Kari Mackneer, LMHC
Grounded therapy tailored to your goals
- CBT informed support
- Nonjudgmental collaborative approach
- Addiction and mood concerns
About Kari Mackneer
Kari Mackneer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 25 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health concerns. Her background includes helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, substance use, psychosis, career challenges, trauma, and ADHD/ADD across different settings. She also has experience working with addictive behaviors, abuse-related concerns, and personality disorders.
Her counseling style focuses on meeting each person where they are and offering steady support throughout the process. She approaches therapy with respect and dignity, aiming to create a space that feels nonjudgmental and collaborative. While much of her work is rooted in cognitive behaviorism, she tailors treatment to the individual, shaping therapy around each client’s goals, needs, and priorities.
In sessions, Kari works with clients to discuss a personalized plan that offers guidance and practical support as they move toward meaningful, lasting change. Reaching out for help can feel like one of the hardest steps to take, and she recognizes the courage it takes to begin. She is committed to helping clients work toward their goals and build a life that feels more stable, fulfilling, and manageable.
Her counseling style focuses on meeting each person where they are and offering steady support throughout the process. She approaches therapy with respect and dignity, aiming to create a space that feels nonjudgmental and collaborative. While much of her work is rooted in cognitive behaviorism, she tailors treatment to the individual, shaping therapy around each client’s goals, needs, and priorities.
In sessions, Kari works with clients to discuss a personalized plan that offers guidance and practical support as they move toward meaningful, lasting change. Reaching out for help can feel like one of the hardest steps to take, and she recognizes the courage it takes to begin. She is committed to helping clients work toward their goals and build a life that feels more stable, fulfilling, and manageable.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kari Mackneer have?
Kari Mackneer has 25 years of experience.
Is Kari Mackneer a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kari Mackneer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. License: FL LMHC MH9437.
In which languages does Kari Mackneer provide therapy?
Kari Mackneer provides therapy in English.
Where is Kari Mackneer located?
Kari Mackneer is located in Florida.
How can I work with Kari Mackneer as my therapist?
You can work with Kari Mackneer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your schedule and preferences.
Does Kari Mackneer work with international clients?
Yes. Kari Mackneer works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kari Mackneer 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.
Evidence-Informed Therapy, Adapted for Online Care
Kari Mackneer draws from approaches that balance practical skills with a supportive, person-centered relationship. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, with respect and without judgment, helping people clarify what they want from therapy and feel supported as they work toward change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another. It can be especially useful for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and habit patterns by helping clients notice unhelpful thinking and practice new coping strategies.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. It can be a helpful fit for clients who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggle with impulsive behaviors, or want steadier ways to respond in difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kari works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and pacing, and then shapes a plan that fits what is most important to them.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay consistent with support while navigating work, family responsibilities, or life changes.