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- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Kira
Kira Karabanovs is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, self-esteem, and parenting challenges.
Kira helps people who are coping with life changes, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and eating. She also supports those handling career pressures, anger, depression, and ADHD related struggles. Family and parenting topics are part of her focus and she addresses family of origin and blended family issues as well.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are aimed at clarifying problems, identifying small steps that feel doable, and tracking progress. She uses practical methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and build clearer motivation for change.
Kira draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone is weighing change, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting day-to-day life.
She works in English and practices in Ohio. Her LISW credential indicates clinical social work licensure in that state. If you are considering work on parenting, relationship strain, or coping after loss, she is presented as a clinician who addresses those concerns directly.
How sessions work
How Kira uses evidence-based approaches online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning. It focuses on practical exercises and short-term goals that can be worked on between sessions.Motivational Interviewing centres on strengthening a person's own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone move from uncertainty toward clearer goals, which is useful for substance use, motivation, and behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kira will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan if something isn’t working. That collaborative process helps clarify what to focus on in future sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. When discussing options, the practical aim will be to pick a setup that fits daily routines and supports steady progress without adding complexity.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma, depression, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She focuses on clarifying problems, setting small steps, and tracking progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here.
How does billing and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.