Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kira
Kira Karabanovs, LISW, helps people manage anger and related concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She offers steady, straightforward support and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Her style is calm and respectful, with attention to each person's values and goals.
With eight years of experience, Kira draws on methods that help people change unhelpful patterns and stay motivated. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift thoughts and behaviors.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum. Trauma-focused work is part of her approach when past hurt affects present responses. She works at a pace that feels manageable and emphasizes safety and pacing when addressing difficult memories.
Sessions aim to make daily life feel more predictable and tolerable. People can expect clear, practical goals and a mix of short-term skill building and deeper work when needed. Kira adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation.
She values collaboration and checks in about what is working and what needs adjusting. Her areas of focus include addictions, grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career shifts, ADHD, and family of origin issues. Kira practices in Ohio as an LISW, and she provides services in English.
She supports clients through a combination of conversation, behavioral tools, and motivational strategies.
What Kira works with
Everything Kira lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kira's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Kira lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for Online Work and Practical Change
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active. It breaks problems into small steps and teaches concrete skills to try between sessions, which can reduce stress and improve coping.Motivational interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change. It uses guided conversation to strengthen commitment and plan small, achievable moves toward goals like managing anger or reducing substance use.
Trauma-focused therapy targets how past hurt affects current reactions. When trauma is relevant, work is paced to match what a person can tolerate and to help reduce triggers that lead to intense anger or avoidance.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps keep work relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone calls can be easier when video is impractical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when a flexible format fits a busy day.
Questions people ask about Kira
What kinds of problems does Kira help with?
She supports people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and build new habits.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and tailoring treatment to each person’s needs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and sees clients from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.