Kari Mackneer

Kari Mackneer is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, life transitions, and other stressors. Kari works with LGBT clients and those living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, or sleep and eating concerns. Kari uses a practical, person-focused approach. She meets people where they are and listens without judgment. Sessions focus on goals the client identifies and on steps that fit the client's life. Her main methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and existential questions. Kari adapts these approaches to each person rather than following a rigid program. The result is a plan shaped around real challenges and small, achievable changes. Clients can expect a respectful space for talking through grief, trauma, addiction, caregiver burden, career stress, or issues with self-esteem and body image. Kari also supports people facing the aftermath of disasters and domestic violence, as well as those navigating co-morbid health concerns. Over a long career, Kari has practiced in multiple settings and helped people with complex and overlapping concerns. She focuses on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and rebuilding routines that support daily functioning. If a person wants guidance in handling life changes, Kari offers steady, goal-oriented support.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in the room. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting clients to set their own goals. This approach helps people who need a collaborative space to make sense of life changes and figure out next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build routines that reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, often shortened to DBT, includes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for people managing strong emotions, impulsive behavior, or relationship conflict.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their situation, goals, and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to help. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time based on what works.

Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier, whether someone needs shorter check-ins, help during a break at work, or wants to avoid travel. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that meeting with a licensed professional online keeps progress steady while juggling everyday responsibilities.