Kira Karabanovs, LISW

Kira Karabanovs is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio with eight years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem struggles, and issues related to trauma, addiction, intimacy, and parenting. Kira emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

Kira holds the LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, reflecting advanced training and clinical experience in social work. She combines practical strategies and evidence-informed techniques to help clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and pursue meaningful change. Her style balances empathy with structured guidance so clients can set realistic goals and make steady progress.

Kira encourages anyone considering therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to ask for support and to view the process as a collaborative journey. She aims to empower clients to discover strengths, clarify values, and move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life, offering support at each step of the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kira often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients address patterns that maintain distress and to process painful experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy emphasizes understanding the impact of traumatic events and developing strategies to manage trauma-related reactions while building safety and resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kira takes a collaborative stance in working with each person to find the best fit. She will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences with therapy to tailor techniques that feel useful and manageable, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Kira offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or maintain continuity during life changes. These options allow licensed professionals to provide regular support and practical tools without requiring travel, helping clients access care in the format that works best for them.