- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Kira
Kira Karabanovs is an Ohio licensed independent social worker - LISW with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes, and she lists blended family issues among her areas of work.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort immediate problems. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, building small practical skills, and finding motivation to make changes. Kira lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy among the approaches she uses.
Clients can expect clear goals and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory. She pays attention to how day-to-day routines, roles, and expectations affect mood and behavior. This practical focus can help when adjusting to new household roles, managing co-parenting stress, or handling loyalty conflicts in a stepfamily.
Her method combines short-term skill-building with space to address deeper patterns tied to past hurt. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what matters and to support practical next steps. Trauma-focused tools are applied when past events continue to affect present relationships and wellbeing.
Kira works in English and practices in Ohio. She uses a subscription-based session model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the platform.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Kira uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions and then try small experiments to change them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stressors that affect family life.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify what matters to them and to build motivation for change. This approach is practical when someone feels stuck about parenting choices, relationship steps, or recovery from substance use.
Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past events continue to affect current relationships and reactions. It aims to reduce the hold of old memories and help people respond to triggers with new skills rather than avoidance.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about current goals, past attempts, and what feels most important. Then she and the client choose or combine methods that suit the situation and adjust them over time as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, save travel time, or use a shorter check-in when life is busy. Therapists can also choose quieter or lower-bandwidth options when needed, which helps sessions stay practical on hectic days.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and a broad range of family and life changes including blended family issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy to build practical skills and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a clinician in behavioral health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.