Kara-sue Harriott, LCSW-C

Kara-sue Harriott is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and trauma and abuse. Kara-sue emphasizes a calm, steady presence and practical help for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through what matters and to find manageable steps forward. Kara-sue encourages honest conversation about difficult topics and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Her work often addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and guilt and shame. She also supports people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, isolation, and questions about life purpose or money stress. The goal is to reduce immediate distress while building skills to handle future challenges.

Kara-sue uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She and the client decide together which approaches feel right based on the person’s needs and goals. This collaborative way of working keeps sessions practical and focused on what the client wants to change.

People who contact Kara-sue should expect straightforward conversation and usable tools. She aims to empower clients to make small, steady changes that add up over time.

Approaches that guide online work and healing

Many of Kara-sue's sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day coping and processing difficult memories. One common approach helps people learn concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavioral changes that reduce panic and worry. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic experiences in a paced way so memories cause less distress and daily life feels safer and more manageable.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Kara-sue will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they pick or adapt techniques so the plan fits the client's needs rather than forcing a single method on everyone.

The practical benefits of online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life. Many people appreciate shorter interruptions for a check-in, fewer travel demands, and the ability to keep regular appointments around work or family schedules. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know what to expect.