Kari Mackneer

Kari Mackneer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship struggles, and related concerns. She brings 25 years of clinical experience to each meeting and aims to meet clients where they are. Kari emphasizes respect and a nonjudgmental approach for everyone she works with.

Kari uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. She often draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also offers client-centered listening, mindfulness techniques, and elements from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation is a focus.

Her approach is collaborative. Kari works with each person to set clear, achievable goals and then chooses tools that fit those goals. Sessions typically focus on small changes clients can try between meetings and on building skills that reduce stress and improve mood.

Kari has supported people dealing with trauma, substance use and addictive behaviors, eating and sleep problems, ADHD, caregiver stress, and career difficulties across a variety of settings. She also addresses concerns such as body image, communication problems, codependency, and coping with major life changes.

If someone wants to start, Kari guides them through a short intake and a plan that fits their needs. Her long experience includes working with people across different life stages and challenges, and she aims to make therapy understandable and practical for each person.

How Kari’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance and practical direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. In sessions, the therapist and client identify unhelpful thinking, test new perspectives, and practice small behavioral changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It includes techniques for grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that people can use between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Because the biography does not list session formats, confirm the currently offered online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuity of care across locations for international clients. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and pacing when the client schedules the first appointment.