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Kira Karabanovs

Supportive, practical therapy for life transitions

LISW Ohio

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Kira

Kira Karabanovs is an Ohio-licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, and addiction-related concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on eight years of clinical experience to support clients facing life changes, parenting and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and career concerns, and symptoms of depression or ADHD. Her work also addresses a range of related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication and commitment challenges, and family of origin matters.

Her style centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that adapts to each person's circumstances. Kira emphasizes collaborative planning and practical strategies tailored to individual needs, using evidence-informed approaches to help people build motivation, manage difficult thoughts and behaviors, and process painful experiences.

She frames seeking help as a courageous step and aims to empower clients to pursue a more satisfying and balanced life. Holding an LISW credential, Kira combines structured interventions with empathetic support to create a personalized path forward.

Prospective clients can expect thoughtful assessment, collaborative goal-setting, and a therapeutic relationship that honors their values and pace.

How Kira's Approaches Translate to Online Care



Kira integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning, while motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people enhance motivation and commitment to change when facing addictions, lifestyle shifts, or ambivalence.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, set goals, and adapt methods as treatment progresses so the plan reflects the client's priorities and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice skills between sessions, and access care from home or work, helping people integrate therapeutic work into their everyday lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kira commonly address?
Kira works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting and family problems, depression, and ADHD.
What is Kira's therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style that emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques inform her work along with motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kira brings eight years of professional experience in clinical settings to her practice, working with clients across a range of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an LISW credential and practices under the Ohio license number OH LISW I.1501127-SUPV, providing services to clients in Ohio.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does Kira offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English