Rate Kara Anderson

Working with Kara has been one of the best therapy experiences of my life. She is very knowledgeable and supportive. She provided "homework" and worksheets for me to complete to aid in achieving my therapy goals. She really listened to everything I said and balanced empathy and advice. I feel like I grew so much in the 6 months I worked with her. I have many tools now to help manage my moods and react to stress. Kara helped me navigate some major life transitions and made them seem manageable. Overall, she is a wonderful, experienced therapist.

Very professional and allows me to freely express my needs and concerns with seeking help. She is very knowledgeable on the topics discussed and is very understanding.

I first started speaking to Kara during one of the most difficult times in my life. She helped me to establish a self care routine, which I was sorely lacking, and I believe this was the cornerstone I needed to start feeling better. Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics we were discussing, I much appreciated the phone call session format as it helped me to feel more comfortable disclosing my true thoughts and feelings. Kara helped me to work through my anxiety by asking pertinent questions, pointing out inconsistencies in my thought patterns, and allowing me to draw my own conclusions. She offered me a place of non judgement and unconditional positive regard, as well as an unbiased perspective. I cannot recommend Kara enough. I would encourage anyone who is considering seeking counseling to pursue it, as it has helped me more than I could have imagined. I now feel I have the tools to manage my depression and anxiety and a much better understanding of thoughts and behaviors that do not serve me.

I've been talking with Kara on and off for about 7 years. Her unconditional support and guidance provide me with a stabilizing foundation, when sometimes I feel as though I am on ever-shifting sand. She is knowledgeable, kind, and has high integrity. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Kara is the best of the best and I'm thankful for her!

Kara has been a great supportive resource for me as a counsellor intermittently for years. She is intelligent, thoughtful, straightforward and always caring in her approach. I definitely recommend her as a strong therapeutic alliance for working through many core issues and life challenges.

She is the best. Very smart. A good person.

I have been working with Kara for a few months now, and she has given me the insight and tools to completely turn my life (and mindset) around. I have experience with other counselors in the past, but none have made me feel so safe opening up about myself and the issues which brought me to counseling in the first place. Kara is such an empowering and accepting person, and I am very thankful Betterhelp paired us. She is also extremely knowledgeable, and always treats you as an equal. I would recommend her every time!

Kara has been amazing and supporting for many years . She genuinely cares about her patients and listens with patience and compassion . My work with her has made a significant positive change in my life and I can’t thank her enough

I have been working with Kara for a little over three years and it's not a stretch to say it has been life changing. She's helped me through endless difficult situations and has helped me find the clarity I needed to make important life decisions. She has not only helped me understand myself and my behaviour better, but also given me the tools to better understand others and their actions. I have also learned important lessons thanks to her, such as that empathy doesn't mean putting others before yourself and more importantly, navigate the complexity of my childhood trauma. I have gained so much clarity and insight on my feelings, choices and preferences thanks to her. Getting paired up with Kara is possibly the best thing to have happened to me and I am incredibly grateful to be working with her.

Kara is one in a million! Her guidance and help has been invaluable . In every profession there are average professionals and those that are experts and Kara is certainly one of these .

Kara is a wonderful help. She listens with empathy and understanding, and provides great advice when needed. I've grown a lot since chatting with Kara, and I'm so thankful that she does all that she does to ensure that I am okay.

Kara has been instrumental in pinpointing the underlying cognitive issues that I have that have been impacting my well-being, and has given me concrete advice on how to overcome those issues. She is gentle and patient, and a fantastic listener.

Kara has been helping me find my version of “right” and walk that path with confidence and care for years. She is so kind, so helpful, and gently keeps me from dwelling too much on that which would otherwise trip me up. She’s delightfully human and humorous and that makes a lot of difference in keeping an authentic connection. So glad to have her on my support team ^_^

Kara is an amazing sounding board - supportive, empathetic, responsive, and effective. She manages to "love" on you while also helping you - which isn't always telling you what you want to hear though she is as gentle as anyone I've ever seen in a counseling context. Kara is the type of person whom I'd love to be friends with, or have as a beloved aunt or big sister. She is truly wonderful!

Kara is amazing! She is patient, reflective, and informative without being too overbearing. It's been a great experience working with her.

Kara has been so patient and kind to me. She checks in on me, which I really appreciate.

I’ve tried a number of different counselors over the years and Kara is the only one I’ve really clicked with. She’s understanding and most importantly she really helps.

I was going through a difficult time a couple months ago, suffering from anxiety that continued to build till it felt like I couldn't breathe. I was matched with Kara and from the first chat, it was like 50lbs was lifted off my chest. She has been the most understanding and patient person. I used to work in this field and I don't believe I've come across many people like Kara. She genuinely wants to see you progress, keeps you accountable and is the best person sitting in your corner, supporting you. I worked with Kara for over 5 months, and she's changed how I view myself and shes help me mature in my relationships with my partner, my family and colleagues. When times get tough, I will definitely be coming back to her!

Kara has a great energy and approach. I feel safe and reassured sharing with her. I quickly felt like I was able to enjoy a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. I would greatly recommend her to anyone.

As always, Kara is great!

Kara has provided a safe space for me to express my fears and anxiety. She has provided me tools to help manage my anxiety and continues to support me.

Kara has done phenomenal work over the past 1.5 years with me. She understood what I was going through and guided me in the right direction without ever pushing or discouraging me to take any decisions. Working with her has taught me a great deal about myself, how I make decisions and what drives me. I feel it's safe to say that getting paired up with her as my counselor has really turned my life around.

Kara is awesome. She listens and focuses on the issues and things I need to work on and makes sure she understands and responds perfectly. It's only been a short time with her but I'm so glad I did this, it's helped me alot.

Kara has been a wonderful counselor. She has helped me acknowledge some of my personal issues and always a great listener.

I never thought I'd ever get to where I am now so quickly! I'm so grateful for the fact that Kara always has time for me, listens and really understands my situation. Having plans and goals really helps. I couldn't recommend Kara enough :)

Kara is a great and very well rounded mental health counsellor. In my experience she really helped me gain solid footing during a very stressful period in my life. She is well read and intelligent but also knows how to tackle the more practical day to day components of therapy. Furthermore she is a good listener. You really feel a sense that you are working with someone who is building a strong psychotherapeutic alliance with you rather than asking probing or uncomfortable questions. If you are dealing with any of the issues that Kara specializes in I would definitely recommend her and say that she will provide you with encouraging effective and non-judgemental support.

Kara is wonderful and I'm very thankful to work with her.

Kara has been very empathic, kind, and helpful. She responds quickly, listens, and seems to "get me." Kara lets me rant, but also has made sure to give me the tools I need. Her communication is excellent, and I'd very much recommend Kara.

I found Kara to be very intuitive and compassionate throughout our time working together. She was attentive and timely in responding and offered new insights and potential ways to look at situations as I presented them. An invaluable sounding board, Kara was with me through an intense period of self development and growth. Knowing I can count on her into the future if so needed is a welcome safety net as I move on from regular counseling.

Kara is so easy to talk to! She is kind, honest, and very good at making the right points at the right time. I've always got some homework and thoughts to chew on at the end of our calls, and she's as engaging and attentive with messaging when we use that as well. Mental health journeys are all in the subject's own head, and counselors are like the guides through the storm... The more actively one utilizes their insight and skills, the more one learns. I'm learning so much and am so grateful to Kara and the BetteHelp team for their continued affordable support!!!

Kara has seen me through an extremely difficult period in my life. I found the online service to be easy to operate and the more frequent contact as opposed to weekly visits beneficial. Kara is extremely clever in honing in on the core issues and then working out a clear plan to address them. She was also a friend and even though we never formally spoke I found her counseling calming.

Kara is there whenever I need her. She's very open minded and is genuinely a good spirit.

Kara is great! She is positive, kind, and patient in her responses, but also direct in the challenges she presents to me each session. I always look forward to receiving her responses.

Over my time period with Kara, I have felt the ability to really open up my vulnerabilities and in turn Kara has treated me with utmost respect and care. She has helped me on my path to improving my confidence in myself and helped me tackle a myriad of issues with professionalism and sensitivity. She is really well matched to me and I am grateful to have her in my life.

Kara has a high knowledge of the Western Medical view of mental health while also understanding the ideas of energy and human spirit. That's what I love about her. She can engage in a discussion of diagnoses but also never lose sight of the bigger picture, that we're more than flesh and bones. The human condition is a constant and starts with spirit. We discussed this and she was very receptive to this concept. I also believe she yields a gentleness that is required to be effective at this sort of work. She doesn't treat you like some sort of mental patient or case but rather as a human being. She understands that most people could benefit from therapy but never take the initiative. She gets it. She's brilliant. I recommend her highly. :)

Kara is a highly skilled professional. She listens intently and really hears what I'm saying, versus just waiting for her turn to talk. There is no psycho-babble or canned comments during a session with Kara. During our discussions, I consistently feel validated, my thoughts are valued and not judged, and she offers relevant and timely feedback. I also appreciate Kara's ability to circle back and gently connect seemingly unrelated experiences or issues. She sent me thoughtful links to information and articles on topics of interest - much appreciated. This experience has given me new insights, ways of dealing with life's challenges, and a renewed sense of self and purpose. Two thumbs up! Thanks Kara.

Kara's been nothing but great since starting the trial. Each message is reassuring and works toward offering helpful advice that I can work with or consider in a way I hadn't before. I felt like I had a pretty complicated situation to convey, but Kara found the important elements and helped me focus.

The process of working with Kara has been insightful, supportive and helpful. I finally feel like I'm making progress resolving my issues with Kara's reassurance and guidance. As therapists and clients go, I feel like we're a great match.

Kara is a wonderful counselor! She is responsive, kind, compassionate, and caring.

A wonderful and empathetic, professional counsellor. She is non-judgmental, and is helping me greatly.

Kara has been absolutely amazing. She is very supportive and has definitely help me get back on track to a more positive outlook on the world. It was so nice to know that I could just message Kara whenever I was having a bad day and she would always respond. Thanks so much for your support.

Kara is great. She really understands my worries and gives me great advice. There is no pressure and I can do this all on my own time, as needed. I would recommend her to anyone.

Kara is a warm, patient, and introspective therapist. In our few weeks together, she has already gotten me to think outside the box while still feeling comfortable enough to take emotional risks in my therapy.

Kara is really careful and likes being accurate on how you really feel. You will feel her professionalism. She is really good.

Kara's unconditional positive regard made talking to her very easy. She has a wealth of knowledge, is attentive, and genuinely kind and authentic. I highly recommend her for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression.

I have really enjoyed working with Kara. I felt comfortable talking with her right off the bat and that doesn't happen often. She provided me with links and exercises that made me think and helped me work through my issues. I also highly recommend this site. I don't have much time available outside of work hours, and I am more comfortable corresponding with people online than I am talking to them face to face, so this is the perfect venue for me.

Kara has been absolutely wonderful and very helpful. I enjoy all of the things she has me working on and she is very prompt and kind.

Kara is very kind, and has a lot of knowledge to back up her suggestions. I look forward to her messages, as they are so reassuring and positive.

Kara is insightful, validating, genuine, and well-versed in her field! She really does it justice and has helped me immensely by providing kind and well balanced subjective/objective feedback. She responds thoroughly in a reasonable manner, which is all I can ask for... I am so happy I finally chose to give BetterHelp a chance!

Kara Anderson is professional, caring, and empathetic. Her excellent knowledge surpassed many of the psychologist and face to face counseling. I found the ability to choose between writing, audio, video, and phone messages so useful! I could go back to previously talked about things from a different point, and process things at my pace. She utilises this service well. As well as how useful the platform was with Kara, is her personality! I have been working with her for 4 months and will continue again in a couple months. Her ability to put me at ease, and build rapport and trust was excellent. She is very patient and understanding. She gave me so many practical resources too, that are CBT orientated, so instead of ruminating about the past only (Like some non-verbal psychologists have done in the past) she listened/read and heard me but also challenged me with insightful and perfectly timed questions that didn't feel intrusive or upsetting. She has the skills of timing, reading, and understanding people to know the exact moment when you need to hear something and really take it on board. I am at peace with myself in a way I have never been before and my life has improved dramatically with help from Kara. She showed me doors inside myself I didn't even know existed, and I know with continued support, I will no longer be a victim or survivor, I will just be mother, artist, partner, friend.

Kara has been the absolute best. She is very patient and pays attention to detail. I am very pleased with her services to help me through some challenging times. I experienced significant change in the first week of the process.

I am so pleased and grateful that I was sent to Betterhelp, and even more so to have Kara as my guide. I feel blessed. Kara has clearly listened to my needs, and has responded promptly, with kindness, non-judgmental guidance and support. I wholeheartedly thank Kara and will miss her. Kara personifies God with her work boots on. Many thanks Kara!

From what I know so far Kara seems to be a open minded, honest , a good listener and friendly and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know.

Kara is patient, thoughtful, warm and supportive. I benefited greatly from her guidance and she consistently challenged me to think and act to better my situation and my life. I never felt pressure or judgement and found answers within myself because of our interaction. She has had a great impact on my life and I would recommend better help to anyone and everyone. Kara, you are lovely and I can't thank you enough.

Very pragmatic approach, open minded and affirming.

BetterHelp came along at a time when I very much needed it, and I couldn't have asked to be matched with a better counselor. It has been a huge relief to me to have Kara to turn to these past few months, and she has helped propel me towards insights and growth I needed to get through some difficult moments. She makes it clear that whatever you need to express and work through will be met with no judgment. She easily provides insight while being empathetic and respectful, and offers actionable steps for self-work where appropriate and without pressure.

I can't believe my luck in finding Kara on the internet. I live in Australia so I was a little skeptical when I joined. I have had a wonderful experience, and have come so far in a short time. Kara has been nurturing and has offered sound advice. Not only has she been a counsellor, but also a friend.

Kara has really helped me by just being there. She allows me to explore all my thoughts and all my feelings without judgement. She shows kindness and compassion with straightforward insight. I trust her.

I feel very encouraged and comfortable talking to Kara. She always manages to enlighten me and remind me that the problems I have can be managed and even resolved. She gives very sound, insightful advice and is always available to respond to any of my dilemmas. I have discovered so much about myself through this process and I would highly recommend her services as she is a very professional and approachable person. I am so grateful to have Kara as my "life coach"; and she has helped me immensely in getting through this stressful chapter in my life.

The BetterHelp online service is a perfect way to get help when you have a busy schedule, and need an experienced counselor. I have seen a few counselors in my time, and I have always had a positive experience. I think that most folks shy away or become skeptical about counseling in general because they are just shy, and/or busy. This is a very discreet and convenient way to get help. My mom passed away ten months ago and it was sudden. I was struggling with many things: the meaning of life, the surrealism of it all, insomnia, and family issues. A very difficult time indeed. Kara Anderson was there for me and helped me to work through these issues, she pointed out my strengths and we worked on my weaknesses. She told me it is okay for me to nurture myself through this difficult time. A lot of people struggle with that because they feel they are weak if they do so or selfish. When you are grieving, you have to give yourself time. You have to have someone to talk to about these things. You need an unbiased person to vent to. This is a perfect service for that. Many counselors advise writing a journal in any type of therapy. Writing to a credentialed, experienced counselor is like that and much more. You are putting your thoughts and feelings into writing, and then getting constructive feedback, and you can read for review/reference later if needed. I definitely recommend this service. I am very thankful that this resource is available.

Kara has been such a huge help to me. She checks in to see how im doing, she is very quick with her responses, shares literature and reading material which is very helpful for me. I recommend her with no reservation.

I came across BetterHelp during a period of serious self-doubt and questioning, and although I was at first skeptical about engaging in an online counseling program, I immediately discovered its value. I’m so grateful to have been paired up with Kara as my counselor— I right away felt a clarity and warmth in her communication with me. Her astute and insightful observations were just what I needed to get back on track with my own personal journey of evolving and healing, and although I would love to continue working with her, I feel sufficiently strengthened and balanced at this point to be able to work on my own, for now. I do know, however, that Kara and BetterHelp will be available to me if and when I feel the need to re-engage… Sending thanks and gratitude to BetterHelp, and Kara.

Working with a counselor through BetterHelp is a surprisingly intimate and rewarding experience. I say surprisingly because my expectations were fairly low going in; receiving such a high level of consistent service was delightful. My counselor was very clear from the beginning about what I could expect, and never failed to fulfill her end of that social contract. Replies to my sent messages were prompt, and helped to provide a solid foundation of trust to build our work on. What I really want to say is that it is good and I recommend it. :)

I can not say enough positive things about Betterhelp. I was skeptical about an online platform but this has worked out phenomenally! My assigned counselor, Kara Anderson, has been amazing. We have a fantastic rapport and I can not imagine face to face counseling being any better. I recommend Betterhelp wholeheartedly.

Kara has been really encouraging and I appreciate her feedback and insight. I'm very thankful.

I can't say enough good things about Kara. She has helped me so much. I can tell her anything and know I'll have no judgement from her. I can't say how much that means to me.

Kara has been the most understanding person about everything I've brought up. She really tries to understand what it is that I'm going through, and has been supportive and constructive instead of simply critical. Hers is the voice I've been hoping to find.

Kara is very personable and great at making you feel comfortable. She helps you come to realize the things you should be doing on your own, with brainstorming techniques. She has been nothing but a positive influence and has brought a lot of relief to me. I have struggled a lot this past year and I feel that this short time with her has been very productive.