Kara-sue Harriott

Kara-sue Harriott is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and LGBTQ concerns. Her work also addresses ADHD-related challenges and feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Kara-sue creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. She aims to reduce judgment and to listen closely so clients feel heard. The first meeting is often about understanding what matters most to the person and what they hope to change.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps clients break down worries into manageable steps and build daily routines that support mood and focus. For people dealing with shame, guilt, or body-image worries she encourages self-compassion and clearer self-talk.

Kara-sue also works with issues tied to relationships, such as abandonment and attachment concerns, communication problems, and forgiveness. She supports people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress by helping them identify triggers and safer coping options.

Many clients come to her wanting to find more purpose, improve money-related stress, or manage impulsivity. She offers steady guidance while helping each person set realistic goals. If you are considering therapy, she asks that you share what matters most so the work can begin together.

Approaches that guide online work and finding the right fit

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her practice. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping people manage anxiety, panic, and low mood by trying new coping strategies in daily life. Another approach centers on processing traumatic experiences and their emotional impact, helping people reduce reactivity and build steadier ways of responding to reminders of past harm.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, adjusting the approach as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where feedback helps shape future sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into daily routines. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a break, avoid travel time, or have a conversation without needing to leave home. Because specific session formats were not listed in the profile, please confirm the current options before booking so you know which formats are available.