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Cara Tuley, LPCC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cara. View 55 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Ohio

Recent reviews

Great listen and very knowledgeable and helpful.. have noticed a huge improvement since starting sessions with her.

Reviewed December 2024

Cara gives me confidence in my struggles and validates me completely. She has been warm and kind and very reassuring. I LOATHED thinking about starting up therapy again and getting established with a new therapist, but Cara made it a very easy transition. I’ve only had 2 sessions so far but I am actually looking forward to dig even deeper into our next sessions. I feel stronger in my life decisions and she’s given me kind words to remind myself when I am questioning myself. Thank you for making this such a great start to a fantastic journey!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cara

  • 33 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPCC

Hi I’m Cara Tuley, a 30 year experienced counselor and have worked in person and online with Clients all over Ohio. I am an open and accepting person who likes people just the way they are with no judgements or biases. I am skilled at individual, couples and family therapy taking a Cognitive Behavioral approach which is Solution Focused and Systemic in nature. I would be happy to take you on as a Client

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Cara Tuley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396081915.

  • LPCC · Ohio · E.0007791-SUPV · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cara Tuley

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

55 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend The best Amazing Helpful Comfortable Thank you Easy Listens

Great listen and very knowledgeable and helpful.. have noticed a huge improvement since starting sessions with her.

Reviewed December 2024

Cara gives me confidence in my struggles and validates me completely. She has been warm and kind and very reassuring. I LOATHED thinking about starting up therapy again and getting established with a new therapist, but Cara made it a very easy transition. I’ve only had 2 sessions so far but I am actually looking forward to dig even deeper into our next sessions. I feel stronger in my life decisions and she’s given me kind words to remind myself when I am questioning myself. Thank you for making this such a great start to a fantastic journey!

Reviewed November 2024

Cara has shown me a new way to view my life, wich has led to a tremendous weight being lifted. I will always be thankful for her help.

Reviewed November 2024

Cara is incredible, she makes you feel important and heard. She once told me she has 70 clients at any given time yet with that many people she can recall the small details that you mentioned months prior. When speaking with Cara you know you are talking to someone who cares. Thank you Cara for being an amazing person and helping me through my journey ❤️

Reviewed November 2024

Cara has helped me so much in working through my concerns and issues. I feel so much better and I look forward to my sessions. I appreciate her ability to listen to me and she makes me feel safe.

Reviewed November 2024

Cara takes the time to understand my issues. She helps me work through them. She is very caring and insightful! I would strongly recommend her!

Reviewed September 2024

Cara has been extremely helpful for me as I transition through some life changes and relationship issues. She listens, validates my feelings and helps me to see my situations from an outside perspective to see the healthy paths forward.

Reviewed September 2024

Therapy has greatly impacted my life in positive ways and having a trusted person like Cara has helped me greatly. I look forward to healing and helping myself and talking with her is an important part of my routine now. She is a great therapist and has helped me in many ways with more to go.

Reviewed September 2024

She is amazing and has helped me greatly through my separation from a narcissist husband

Reviewed August 2024

I have seen Cara for well over a year now and she has instrumentally helped me through a hugely transformative time. A long traumatic history and recent separation has with her help become a new beginning.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s great, really pays attention, and really cares

Reviewed August 2024

So far in my first session, Cara has really heard my problem spot on and gave me some great things to think about and tools to use towards solving my issue. I look forward to advancing with her.

Reviewed July 2024

Professional easy going and comforting

Reviewed July 2024

Cara has been very helpful to me in this time of need. I have so glad I found her. She hears me and helps me find ways to manage my thoughts and feelings. She is able to help me in ways I cannot do for myself and see the parts of me I cannot see. I could not have gotten through this time without her and I am so grateful to her.

Reviewed June 2024

Cara is amazing! She listens so well and helps me see things differently, changing my life. She is always supportive and I feel like I can talk to her about anything at all. She is very comforting and always a joy to speak with. She really understands me, knows where I am coming from and how to read between the lines. In my life, I had many other different therapists and she is by far the best one I ever had. I would highly recommend Cara to help you through your difficult times or even learning new things about yourself.

Reviewed June 2024

Very knowledgeable and supporting , great listener and very patient and helpful. Very easy to talk too.

Reviewed May 2024

Very open minded and patient!

Reviewed April 2024

Long overdue, but I've been seeing Cara for more than a year now and she truly is my weekly lighthouse in a storm. I was in a very bad place when I started therapy but thanks to her guidance, I now have a lot more tools to cope, a lot more confidence/self worth and just much more knowledge of who I am and where I want to go. Cara is compassionate, professional, and has helped me with everything I've thrown at her. She knows exactly when to keep the mood light/manageable, and when to delve into my past and my issues with sincerity, understanding and expertise. Her memory and her note-taking are exceptional... she remembers everything so we converse with full eye contact, which means a lot to me. Above all, I trust her with everything I am and everything that has happened to me. And that is not something I do lightly or often. If you're lucky enough to work with Cara, you're in very, very safe and brilliant hands. Thank you, Cara. You rock / you are my rock x

Reviewed March 2024

Cara has clear expertise and experience and really helped me make sense of life and look forward to rebuilding after major life changes. She gets a good read on situations and without being judgmental, offer insights into flawed thinking. Would definitely recommend to someone in a similar situation.

Reviewed March 2024

Cara has given me a lot of great advice. She always helps me see things from another perspective. Just after one session she has given me tools to help with communication and set boundaries. Highly recommend Cara

Reviewed February 2024

Cara is amazing; patient professional and empathetic.

Reviewed February 2024

She’s very thoughtful and kind in her speech. She helped me with some of my family issues

Reviewed February 2024

Cara is the best therapist I ever had, she gets me right away and knows how to read between the lines. She's very easy to talk with and open up to. I am super pleased I was paired up with her, and can not wait to see where this journey takes us :)

Reviewed January 2024

By far the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve tried several over the years! She listens and gives advice. Usable tools that have really helped me with my anxiety. I can’t recommend Cara enough! She’s changed my life.

Reviewed January 2024

Absolutely amazing person. I've never once felt judged or uncomfortable sharing anything with her even though we haven't been talking very long. She has a friendly personality and is able to joke and make light of situations when needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering starting therapy or in need of a new therapist.

Reviewed April 2022

I've always looked forward to speaking with Cara every week. She's very warm and kind, and had made me feel comfortable and safe enough to speak my mind. The best thing I've learned from our conversations is to live in the present, which had helped me get through each day no matter how good or bad it may be. Thank you, Cara.

Reviewed November 2023

Cara is amazing. I have never felt this comfortable with a therapist. I know I can trust her with anything and she won't judge. It's been a bit under three months I believe, and she has helped immensely.

Reviewed November 2023

Cara is an excellent therapist who goes above and beyond in her care and has an amazing ability to see the situation, and I can highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2023

Cara is approachable and caring. I feel safe and listened to. I look forward to our session's.

Reviewed September 2023

As always…Cara is amazingly gifted as a therapist and has been life changing for me!

Reviewed August 2023

Cara has been fantastic. Since starting with her my mental health and life quality as a result have greatly improved.

Reviewed August 2023

Cara is a calm and compassionate therapist with great insight and advice. She listens and provides logical feedback that enables you to clearly assess your concerns and find solutions. Cara is a great therapist for anyone going through tough issues and who are looking for practical solutions applicable to those issues. Would definitely recommend Cara to anyone I know!

Reviewed August 2023

Cara is a wonderful councillor and gives support, encouragement and gentle guidance where needed. She is a great listener and is amazing in her ability to keep track of complex and drawn-out issues yet focus on what is needed in that session, gently directing me to the best outcome. Always with a smile and encouragement and she brings a lighter mood to me in the process.

Reviewed June 2023

Compassionate, professional and funny. All the things I need.

Reviewed June 2023

Still LOVE Cara! She is seriously the best Therapist I have found. I would 100% recommend her!

Reviewed March 2023

Cara was lovely and helped me realise I do actually know what I want out of life and what I actually need to do to sort it.

Reviewed February 2023

Professional compassionate and always upbeat

Reviewed February 2023

I enjoyed my calls with Cara. She listened, asked good questions and got me to think of things in a different and helpful way. If you’re LGBTQ you can feel safe and comfortable with Cara.

Reviewed January 2023

Cara is extremely kind and attentive. Her insight has been incredibly helpful and needed! Very much enjoy our sessions and always look forward to them.

Reviewed December 2022

Cara instantly adapted into my life to help with current situations I am going through without wasting any time. When I ask for advice, guidance, suggestions she responds with the knowledge I need to be successful and explains it in a way I understand. She is my cheerleader and it was everything I needed.

Reviewed November 2022

Cara is wonderful! The right mix of a caring listener and inquiring mind, probing into the areas that need exploring. I have both enjoyed my sessions and grown from them, and have lots of hope for the future. Cara is Very qualified and experienced in the more unusual issues with alternate lifestyles and very supportive of who I am, helping me to be my best healthy version. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

As always Cara is truly the best!! She reaches out to me when she hasn’t heard from me and I LOVE that. She really is kind, reassuring and really really wonderful at her job! It is like having a friend who is an expert and always available to help!! Of the many Therapists I’ve tried she is BY FAR the best!!!! Thank you Cara for al you have done and continuing to do for me!!!!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Cara is very kind and gentle. She knows when to listen and when to give advice. I look forward to our session each week.

Reviewed November 2022

Cara does a great job of combining empathy and intellect in her approach to therapy. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.

Reviewed September 2022

Cara is very no nonsense in assisting me in dealing with issues. We also enjoy a good laugh once in awhile. My session with Cara is important and productive for me

Reviewed September 2022

Cara is AMAZING! She listens and remembers things about me/my life! She reaches out when she hasn’t heard from me in a while. She has taught me many useful tools and said things that I am able to repeat to myself and help with my anxiety in the moment! Absolutely the best!!

Reviewed July 2022

Very insightful. Thoughtful responses. Patient.

Reviewed June 2022

I've been with Cara for three months. She is very warm, easy to be comfortable with, and gives great advice or insights to your situation and how to handle it. Within these three months, I was able to fix my relationships with people rather than avoid it & become a lot stronger in my mindset as well. I am really thankful to have her as my first therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

I think Cara is one of the best therapist there could ever be out there. She understands me, appreciates me, helps me find solutions to all my problems and honestly just provides me with a space to be myself. Whoever decides to go in with Cara will have the best experience

Reviewed May 2022

she really helped me understand the reasons behind the things i do and gave me a different perspective of things

Reviewed May 2022

Cara was a non judgmental mirror for me, she listened and asked a few questions giving me a comfortable arena to work out my issues, and with her careful guidance I believe I have a renewed confidence in who I am, and am happy with the person I see in that mirror! I was very nervous about divulging every thought and perceived or real inequities that brought me to require the services of a counselor, but immediately I was at ease with Cara, and she dispelled any doubts and fears that gave me anxiety about getting help! If you doubt yourself or someone or something has disturbed your equilibrium, get help! Thank You Cara

Reviewed May 2022

Cara is a great therapist. Almost immediately, Cara was able to make me feel comfortable in our session. Being my first time trying this type of therapy I was a bit anxious, uncomfortable and sceptical. Those feelings didn't last long at all, I found immense relief in how quickly we connected. After our second session I felt at ease sharing with her, almost like talking with a long time family friend.

Reviewed April 2022

Very helpful

Reviewed April 2022

Cara is a great listener and asks the right questions.

Reviewed February 2022

This is a very vulnerable and bumpy road transitional period in my life...and I've never felt more in control than ever in a time like this, thanks to Cara's wisdom....very lucky to have her.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cara Tuley offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cara Tuley works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cara Tuley speak?

Cara Tuley speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cara Tuley have?

Cara Tuley has 33 years of experience.

Where is Cara Tuley licensed to practice?

Cara Tuley is licensed to practice in Ohio.

Does Cara Tuley accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Cara Tuley accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cara Tuley offer?

Cara Tuley offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Cara Tuley?

Cara Tuley can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cara Tuley?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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