Kara Denahan, LMFT

Her style is steady and patient, and she focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She began in a different field, earning a Bachelor of Science in Design with a specialty in photography.

In her thirties she returned to school and completed a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 1997. After working for others, she later opened her own practice and has been providing care ever since.

Kara integrates mindfulness and meditation into conversations about stress and relationships. She studied meditation inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and brings those practices into sessions in simple, usable ways.

She also studied Internal Family Systems and uses the parts-based ideas to help clients recognize internal conflicts and find greater self-acceptance. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems.

She pays attention to attachment issues, grief, addiction, career strain, parenting stress, and questions of life purpose. She aims to help people manage symptoms while also understanding underlying patterns.

Over 23 years she has continued learning from contemporary ideas such as Polyvagal Theory and interpersonal neurobiology. That ongoing study informs practical techniques she offers for calming the nervous system and improving connection.

Sessions are conversational, rooted in respect, and tailored to each person's needs.