Therapist profile
Kara Justo, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anger and emotion regulation
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 009630
- NPI1306590914
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- anger management
- parenting support
- stress and anxiety
About Kara
Kara Justo is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, and substance concerns.
Kara keeps conversations direct and practical. She works with clients to make space for thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity, and rebuild day-to-day functioning.
Her approach emphasizes clear, evidence-informed techniques and steady guidance. Clients can expect to work on specific strategies for handling frustration, setting boundaries, and responding differently when anger rises. She also addresses related issues like impulsivity, obsessive thoughts, and parenting stresses that often feed into anger.
Kara draws on two decades of clinical time to match interventions to a person's situation. She frames progress as small, measurable steps rather than quick fixes. Practical tools and real-world practice are highlighted in sessions so people can apply what they learn between meetings.
People who come for help are invited to set concrete goals and test new behaviors in a straightforward way. Kara offers support for life transitions such as divorce, postpartum adjustments, and changes tied to mood disorders. Those interested in working with her are asked to use the site buttons to begin the intake and scheduling process.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on teaching clear skills and changing behavior. For example, cognitive-behavioral strategies examine unhelpful thoughts and test new responses to triggers. These strategies are useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and impulsivity because they break down patterns into manageable steps.Another common approach involves skills training for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. That work teaches concrete ways to slow escalation, reduce physical arousal, and respond differently in heated moments. These tools are practical to practice between sessions and are often paired with real-life homework tasks.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals, daily life, and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust plans as needed rather than relying on a single method.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online work can still make sessions easier to fit into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid commuting time so people can focus on concrete skill practice. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients apply new behaviors in everyday settings.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and related concerns like parenting strain, relationship issues, and trauma.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-informed techniques and practical exercises to help people manage strong emotions and change reactive patterns.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CT LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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