Cara Streit, EdD, MSW, LICSW, Therapist in Lexington, Massachusetts

Cara Streit is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Master of Social Work and Doctorate in Special Education. Cara has experience working with people who are autistic/have autism, and people with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, and learning, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. Her strengths-based approach is neurodiversity-affirming, and she uses empathy and gentle humor to build strong therapeutic relationships. Cara pulls from a range of methods and techniques to tailor support specific to each individual, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, somatic calming practices, and motivational interviewing. Cara appreciates gaining deep understanding of people and partnering to help them build and maintain fulfilling lives. Outside of work, Cara has a passion for international travel, has been to every continent except Antarctica, and runs a small non-profit organization that supports groups of adults with diverse abilities and disabilities in accessing educational and leisure travel.