Cara Kalakewich, LMFT
Compassionate marriage and family therapist
- Trauma and addiction support
- Relationship and family focus
- Accepts international clients
About Cara Kalakewich
Cara Kalakewich is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. As an LMFT she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families to address patterns in relationships and family systems, and she focuses on issues such as addictions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and trauma and abuse.
Cara emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Her style is nurturing and affirming, aimed at validating a person’s lived experience while also supporting shifts in perspective when change is helpful. She works collaboratively with clients to examine multiple life domains - including family background, religious influences, intimate relationships, career, and personal values - to identify where change may support greater well-being.
Cara frames therapy as a joint process that asks for courage and intention. She positions herself as a supportive partner who helps clients clarify goals, build on strengths, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Cara emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. Her style is nurturing and affirming, aimed at validating a person’s lived experience while also supporting shifts in perspective when change is helpful. She works collaboratively with clients to examine multiple life domains - including family background, religious influences, intimate relationships, career, and personal values - to identify where change may support greater well-being.
Cara frames therapy as a joint process that asks for courage and intention. She positions herself as a supportive partner who helps clients clarify goals, build on strengths, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cara Kalakewich have?
Cara Kalakewich has 13 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Cara Kalakewich a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: PA LMFT MF000867.
In which languages does Cara Kalakewich provide therapy?
Cara provides therapy in English.
Where is Cara Kalakewich located?
Cara is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Cara Kalakewich as my therapist?
You can work with Cara through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cara Kalakewich work with international clients?
Yes, Cara works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cara Kalakewich 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 to help 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in exploring their own goals and values. This approach helps people who are seeking affirmation, clearer self-understanding, and stronger decision-making in their relationships and daily lives.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal communication. DBT can be helpful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that interfere with stability.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cara collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods so therapists and clients can decide together what will be most helpful.
Online therapy delivers these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules or long-distance situations. Working with licensed professionals remotely can make consistent care more accessible while preserving the collaborative and skills-based work central to therapy.