Kara Marino

Hi, I’m Kara. I’m a licensed therapist, mom, wife, and business owner, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle life’s many roles while trying to stay afloat. Some of my own experiences and personal challenges within the areas I work in give me a deep sense of empathy and understanding for the struggles my clients face.

With a strong background in clinical psychology and counseling, I use neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, evidence based approaches while keeping therapy collaborative, supportive, and human. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, self compassion, and resilience. Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely understood, supported, and not alone in what you are going through.

Do you ever feel like your brain is constantly running, making it hard to slow down or focus on what matters most? Maybe you struggle to start tasks, manage time, transition between responsibilities, or cope with big emotions. Executive functioning challenges and pressure to keep up can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Over time, repeated struggles, criticism, or feeling misunderstood can fuel perfectionism, shame, self doubt, and a harsh inner voice. In therapy, we will better understand how your brain works, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical strategies that support you instead of working against you.

I work with adults navigating ADHD, especially women who were diagnosed later in life after years of masking, overcompensating, or feeling like they were somehow falling short. Together, we will build practical tools for focus, organization, and emotional regulation while helping you feel more confident, capable, and compassionate toward yourself.

As someone who is also neurodivergent, I understand how exhausting it can feel to constantly push yourself just to stay on top of everyday life. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and genuine. You can show up exactly as you are, and together we will create a space that feels grounding, validating, and safe enough to grow.

We will laugh when it fits, work through difficult moments at your pace, and develop skills that help you quiet the inner critic, build confidence, and feel more connected to yourself and others.