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Kara Levine, LCSW

Licensed LCSW specializing in grief and trauma care
  • Children and adolescents
  • Trauma and grief
  • Disaster mental health

About Kara Levine

Kara Levine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana. She earned a Master of Social Work from Tulane University with a concentration in disaster mental health and brings that specialized training into her therapeutic work.

Across more than a decade of practice, she has focused on supporting children, adolescents, and adults who are coping with grief and trauma. Her experience includes helping children with chronic and terminal illness and working with families to address the broader impact that illness brings to household dynamics.

She relies on evidence-based interventions to help clients manage challenges that interfere with daily life, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to reflect each person or family’s specific needs and circumstances. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and views the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort.

Kara encourages and acknowledges the courage involved in beginning therapy, and she aims to help clients move forward toward living their best possible lives.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kara Levine have?

Kara Levine has 11 years of clinical experience.

Is Kara Levine a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kara Levine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is LA LCSW 13118.

In which languages does Kara Levine provide therapy?

Kara Levine provides therapy in English.

Where is Kara Levine located?

Kara Levine is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Kara Levine as my therapist?

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

Does Kara Levine work with international clients?

Kara Levine does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kara Levine cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Is Remote Therapy a Good Fit for Clients?

Clients often wonder whether remote therapy can produce meaningful benefits. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that fits their routine and comfort level: via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and integrate therapy into a busy life.

Therapy offered remotely is provided by licensed professionals, and clients are generally able to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, effective option for addressing everyday mental health and life challenges.

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