Cari Mekaeil , LSCSW

Cari Mekaeil is a licensed therapist in Kansas with more than 14 years of experience supporting people across a range of life challenges. She holds the LSCSW credential - Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker - and has provided therapy in a variety of clinical settings, guiding individuals through complex experiences with steady, evidence-informed care.

Cari specializes in working with survivors of childhood abuse, traumatic grief and loss, chronic stress, anxiety, and challenges related to life purpose, self esteem, and confidence. Her practice also focuses on adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, communication problems, mood disorders including postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and supports around pregnancy, childbirth, and women's health. Cari brings particular attention to the needs of young adults navigating transitions and identity.

Whether someone is new to therapy or between providers, Cari approaches each person with respect and a collaborative spirit. She aims to create a supportive environment where individuals can explore their story, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that fits their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

In her work Cari uses trauma-informed therapy to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. This approach emphasizes understanding how trauma affects thoughts, feelings, and relationships and supports gradual healing for survivors of childhood abuse, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns.

She also offers grief-focused support that helps individuals navigate loss and complicated bereavement, combining compassionate listening with structured strategies to manage grief-related emotions. For stress and anxiety, Cari employs practical, skills-based techniques that teach coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving to reduce day-to-day distress and improve functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cari works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and tailor methods that fit their needs. Over time the plan may evolve as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled by video call or phone, and additional communication can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to receive consistent care around work, family, or other commitments while maintaining connection with a therapist who can support healing and growth.