Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Kala Farrare, LCSW-C, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 21275
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW008204
- NPI
- 1619585726
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Kala supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution focused goals
About Kala
Kala Farrare is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, life changes, and offers coaching to help with practical coping. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for clients located in the United States.
Kala uses focused, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She often draws on motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and to boost motivation for concrete steps. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build different behaviors that reduce anxiety and stress.
She also incorporates psychoeducation so clients learn what to expect from symptoms and from the strategies they practice. Solution-focused work helps set short-term goals and identify strengths that support quick, actionable change. Strengths-based perspectives are woven through sessions to remind people of resources they already have.
Kala’s background includes work with youth, families, adults, and people impacted by substance misuse and mental health concerns. That experience informs practical, skills-oriented sessions rather than abstract theory. Her style centers on clear steps, simple tools, and realistic goals.
People who choose her can expect direct conversations about coping skills, problem solving, and planning for next steps. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set an initial meeting.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what they want to change and strengthen their motivation. It focuses on listening, reflective questions, and small actionable steps to move forward.Cognitive behavioral work looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions, the therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practices new behaviors and coping skills to reduce anxiety and stress.
Psychoeducation and solution-focused techniques give quick tools and goal-oriented plans. Psychoeducation explains symptoms and strategies in plain language, while solution-focused work narrows attention to practical next steps and existing strengths.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily realities rather than imposing a single route.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches can be adapted to brief or longer sessions so progress can be maintained alongside everyday responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family concerns, coping with life changes, and offers coaching to build practical coping skills.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral strategies focused on skills, goal setting, and psychoeducation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with youth, families, adults, and people affected by substance misuse and mental health concerns.
Which credentials and states are listed?
She is listed as LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Georgia.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers