Kari Mackneer, LMHC

Kari Mackneer, LMHC, is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a state credential that reflects specialized training in assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral concerns. Over her career she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, substance use, psychosis, ADHD/ADD, trauma, career challenges, addictive behaviors, abuse, and personality disorders.

Her approach is grounded in respect, dignity, and a nonjudgmental stance, meeting each person where they are and tailoring care to individual goals. While much of her practice draws on cognitive behaviorism, she individualizes treatment plans to match the unique needs and preferences of each person. Sessions focus on building practical skills, clarifying priorities, and creating a structured path toward meaningful, lasting change.

Kari recognizes that choosing to seek help can be one of the most difficult and important steps a person can take. She honors that decision and offers steady guidance and support to help individuals work toward their goals and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Kari Mackneer

Kari commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their values and strengthen self-esteem through a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic habits by building practical coping skills. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Kari works collaboratively to assess a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then shapes a treatment plan that feels like a good fit. Licensed professionals can combine elements from different models to create individualized care that addresses immediate concerns and long-term growth.

Online therapy with Kari is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or travel and allow therapists to support people who live far from specialized services or who need more adaptable appointment formats.