Kara Kocmick, LICSW
Kara Kocmick, LICSW for relationships and healing
- Relationship and intimacy focus
- DBT and CBT informed
- Minnesota based clinician
About Kara Kocmick
Kara Kocmick is a Minnesota-based therapist who partners with adolescents and adults working through relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and active listening, guiding clients to build insight into recurring patterns and how those patterns affect overall well-being.
Kara provides specialized support for exploring healthy boundaries, relationships, and sexuality through sex-specific programming, and she helps clients consider how their environment influences mental wellness. She has experience assisting people coping with anxiety, depression, the effects of past trauma, and difficulties with relational boundaries.
She holds a LICSW and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - credentials that reflect advanced clinical social work training and additional expertise in therapeutic recreation techniques. Her model for change emphasizes increasing awareness of the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies. This integrative approach allows her to tailor care to the individual needs of each client in Minnesota and beyond where applicable.
Kara provides specialized support for exploring healthy boundaries, relationships, and sexuality through sex-specific programming, and she helps clients consider how their environment influences mental wellness. She has experience assisting people coping with anxiety, depression, the effects of past trauma, and difficulties with relational boundaries.
She holds a LICSW and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist - credentials that reflect advanced clinical social work training and additional expertise in therapeutic recreation techniques. Her model for change emphasizes increasing awareness of the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies. This integrative approach allows her to tailor care to the individual needs of each client in Minnesota and beyond where applicable.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Antisocial personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kara Kocmick have?
Kara Kocmick has 7 years of experience.
Is Kara Kocmick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW. License details: MN LICSW 27507.
In which languages does Kara Kocmick provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kara Kocmick located?
Kara is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Kara Kocmick as my therapist?
You can work with Kara Kocmick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kara Kocmick work with international clients?
Kara Kocmick does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kara Kocmick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Kara draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist offers empathy and support - an approach that helps people clarify values, priorities, and personal goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors that follow, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and daily coping. In addition, Kara incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when clients struggle with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the process; Kara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Kara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and ease of access. These options allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from locations that work best for them.