Therapist in Beachwood, Ohio Cara Anderson, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Cara Anderson, LPC
Cara Anderson, LPC, is a dedicated therapist offering individual, couples, and family therapy to adolescents and adults across Ohio. She is passionate about supporting her clients through life’s challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. Cara provides a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop the skills needed to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She believes in meeting each person where they are and guiding them toward recognizing their self-worth and achieving their goals. Cara’s specialties include trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. She also has extensive experience addressing addiction, reproductive challenges, and midlife and later-life transitions. Using therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing, she tailors her treatment plans to meet each client’s unique needs. Cara also offers CBT for insomnia and parenting skills to help clients improve their overall well-being and family dynamics.
Cara is committed to serving diverse populations, including individuals with adoption or foster care experiences, those on the autism spectrum, LGBTQ+ individuals, military members and veterans, and first responders. She has a particular passion for working with adolescents, women, and couples, helping them navigate the complexities of relationships and personal growth. Whether providing in-person therapy in Beachwood, Ohio, or virtual sessions, Cara ensures accessibility and convenience for her clients. Outside of her practice, Cara enjoys traveling, cooking, and experimenting with new recipes. She shares her home with two beloved 10-year-old cats and two playful 2-year-old puppies. These personal passions reflect her nurturing spirit and love for connection.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicare
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- ComPsych
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicare
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Paramount
- Paramount-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Summacare
- Summacare-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- UH Hospital
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
-
South University
Professional
US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Cara Anderson. You can also call 216-831-6611 to have someone assist you.
Cara Anderson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 216-831-6611 to find out Cara Anderson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Cara Anderson:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicare
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- ComPsych
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicare
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Paramount
- Paramount-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Summacare
- Summacare-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- UH Hospital
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 216-831-6611 to see how we can help.
Cara Anderson is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Cara Anderson works at:
Yes, Cara Anderson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Cara Anderson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: