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Kara Kocmick, LICSW

Compassionate LICSW focused on relational health
  • Adolescents and adults
  • Sexuality and boundaries
  • DBT-informed care

About Kara Kocmick

Kara Kocmick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who supports adolescents and adults on journeys of mental wellness and self-discovery. She centers her practice on compassion, empathy, and active listening, helping people notice current patterns and understand how those patterns shape daily functioning and overall well-being. By guiding clients to increase awareness of the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, she helps them identify practical steps toward positive change.

Kara works with individuals who experience challenges with relationships, emotion regulation, and life transitions, and she offers sex-specific programming to explore healthy boundaries, relationship dynamics, and sexuality. Her approach considers the role of a person’s environment in shaping mental health and uses an integrative framework that draws from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to enhance insight and coping skills. She tailors interventions to each person’s needs, aiming to support sustainable growth and improved functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kara Kocmick have?

Kara Kocmick has 7 years of experience.

Is Kara Kocmick a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kara Kocmick holds the LICSW credential (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details are MN LICSW 27507.

In which languages does Kara Kocmick provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kara Kocmick located?

Kara Kocmick is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Kara Kocmick as my therapist?

Clients can work with Kara Kocmick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kara Kocmick work with international clients?

No. Kara Kocmick does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kara Kocmick cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

When Remote Therapy Is a Good Fit

Many people consider whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that best fits their lives - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to maintain consistency and access support when it is needed.

Sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and clients can change therapists at any time if they want a different fit. For people balancing busy schedules, geographic constraints, or mobility needs, online therapy can offer a practical and effective route to receiving therapeutic support.

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