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Kari Mackneer, LMHC

Support for meaningful change, one step at a time

  • CBT informed care
  • Nonjudgmental supportive approach
  • Personalized goals focused plans

About Kari Mackneer

Kari Mackneer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who brings extensive experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, ADHD/ADD, psychosis, and career challenges. She has worked with individuals across various settings and also has experience helping those affected by addictive behaviors of many kinds, abuse, and personality disorders.

Her counseling style focuses on meeting each person where they are and offering steady support throughout the process of change. Kari approaches therapy with respect and dignity, and she aims to create a space that is free of judgment. Although much of her work is grounded in cognitive behavioral principles, she tailors treatment to align with each client’s goals and needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Together, Kari and her clients develop an individualized plan designed to provide guidance as new skills and insights are put into practice over time. She recognizes that reaching out for help can feel like one of the hardest and most meaningful steps a person takes, and she is committed to helping clients work toward their goals and build a better life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kari Mackneer have?

Kari Mackneer has 25 years of experience.

Is Kari Mackneer a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kari Mackneer is licensed in Florida as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License number: FL LMHC MH9437.

In which languages does Kari Mackneer provide therapy?

Kari Mackneer provides therapy in English.

Where is Kari Mackneer located?

Kari Mackneer is located in Florida.

How can I work with Kari Mackneer as my therapist?

You can work with Kari Mackneer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Kari Mackneer work with international clients?

Yes. Kari Mackneer works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kari Mackneer cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your 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 your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions

Kari Mackneer draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can be effectively used in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s pace, values, and goals guide the work, which can be especially helpful when someone feels overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. In sessions, clients can learn practical ways to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and experiment with new coping strategies, which may support concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This structured, skills-based approach can be useful for managing intense emotions, strengthening boundaries, and improving relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kari works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she can adjust the focus as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or access care from home or while traveling.

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