Therapist profile
Kari Mackneer, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Stress and Addictions
Continue with KariWhere Kari stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH9437
- NPI
- 1528522844
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Codependency support
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Kari
Kari Mackneer is a Florida LMHC with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related concerns such as codependency and low self-esteem.
Kari uses plain talk and practical strategies in sessions. She centers the conversation on what is happening now and what a person wants to change. Many clients come for help with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, boundary setting, and dealing with someone else’s drinking or mood swings.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices when they fit the work. Sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings and steps to manage strong emotions and cravings.
Kari has worked in a range of settings and with a broad mix of challenges over her career. That background informs how she helps people sort priorities and plan next steps when life feels overwhelming or confusing.
She invites straightforward conversation about goals, values, and what gets in the way. The emphasis is on clear, doable changes rather than abstract theories. If you want a practical, down-to-earth conversation about boundaries, coping, or addictive patterns, she offers that kind of work.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow your lead and prioritize the problems you name. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises and homework you can do between meetings to test new ways of handling triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kari will collaborate with you to decide which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with conversation-focused client-centered work and adding CBT or DBT skills when you want tools to manage intense emotions, cravings, or relationship patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - shorter check-ins, sessions without commuting, and scheduling around work or caregiving are common practical benefits. Therapists can also adjust pace, assign brief skill practices, and use screen time for written exercises when helpful.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. She works with adults on people-pleasing, setting limits, and regaining a sense of self within relationships.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, practical approach that centers the client. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with tools from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.