Kara Riggott

Kara Riggott is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, motivation challenges, relationship strains, and isolation or loneliness. Kara aims to make the initial step toward change feel manageable and less overwhelming.

Her approach centers on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels. Sessions are collaborative; the person sets goals and Kara helps shape ways to reach them.

Kara draws on methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. She uses these tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new coping skills, and manage strong emotions when they arise. She also integrates brief, solution-focused strategies to target immediate problems and boost motivation.

With nine years of professional experience, Kara blends active listening with concrete exercises. She pays attention to attachment concerns, communication problems, and caregiver stress when those issues come up. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, grief, and life transitions.

Kara works in English and practices in Connecticut. She encourages anyone feeling stuck, lonely, or overwhelmed to reach out and explore whether therapy could help them find more connection and purpose.

How Kara’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the person’s lead to clarify goals and values. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to build confidence in their own choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable steps. It aims to help reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change habits by practicing new ways of thinking and acting.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for people who struggle with mood swings, anger, or panic and who want practical tools to use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kara will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will check what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm available options before booking. Licensed professionals can offer varied pacing, homework between sessions, and focused skill practice that fit into day-to-day routines.