Kara Finamore, MD, LCSW-C

Kara Finamore is a Maryland-licensed clinician who brings 10 years of professional experience to her work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, relationship challenges, and trauma or abuse. She holds an MD, which denotes a medical doctor degree, and an LCSW-C, which indicates a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide clinical therapy. Kara emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and adapts her conversational style and treatment plans to meet each client’s distinct needs.

Kara frames therapy as a collaborative process that acknowledges the courage required to seek change. She focuses on empowering clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and happier life, offering steady support through the early steps of that journey. Sessions are designed to be practical and tailored, with an eye toward real-world application and sustained progress.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens carefully, balances professional guidance with empathy, and prioritizes flexible, individualized care that aligns with personal goals and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Kara employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the needs of each client. One common focus is skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety - these techniques help clients build tools they can use in daily life to reduce symptoms and increase resilience. Another central emphasis is trauma-informed care, which approaches trauma and abuse with sensitivity and gradual pacing to support healing while minimizing retraumatization.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kara collaborates with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She guides the decision-making, adjusting strategies as progress is made so the plan remains aligned with the client’s needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, supporting continuity of treatment and timely support when challenges arise.