Kari Mackneer, LMHC

Kari Mackneer is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or major life changes. Kari also works with concerns like ADHD, relationship and communication problems, caregiver strain, and aging and geriatric issues.

Kari approaches counseling in a straightforward, respectful way. She meets people where they are and avoids judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps that match each person's goals and day-to-day life. She draws from cognitive behavioral ideas and other approaches to shape a plan that fits the client.

In sessions Kari will listen, reflect, and help clients try new ways of coping. She uses concrete tools for mood, sleep, and substance-related concerns and for managing strong emotions. She also helps clients think through career stress, identity questions, and recovery from trauma.

Her background includes many years working with people facing complex mental health challenges across different settings. That experience informs how she tailors treatment and supports realistic progress. Kari aims for clear goals and steady steps rather than quick fixes.

People who choose her often want practical strategies plus a calm, steady presence. She works with each client to set priorities, track small wins, and adjust plans as life changes. If someone needs help navigating caregiving, aging-related stress, or co-occurring issues, Kari offers focused attention and ongoing support.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Kari blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs, helping clients feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and addictive patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kari will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then try techniques that fit those aims. That collaborative process means plans can shift as progress is made or needs change.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain more frequent brief check-ins when helpful. Phone sessions can be useful when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Ultimately these practical choices are discussed and agreed on with the therapist based on what suits daily life and therapeutic goals.