Cara Greene

Cara Greene is a seasoned clinical social worker who brings three decades of experience to her therapeutic work. She creates a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where people can share their thoughts, feelings, fears, and challenges at a pace that feels safe and manageable. Empathy and understanding are central to her approach, helping clients build hope and confidence as they pursue meaningful change.

She completed an undergraduate degree in psychology at Connecticut College, earned a graduate degree in social work from Adelphi University in New York, and pursued post-graduate study at the Center for Modern Psychoanalysis. Cara has practiced in private settings, community mental health centers, and various agencies. She also served as Director of Social Work at a large social services agency, where she managed therapy programs and supervised both staff and therapists in training.

In addition to clinical practice, Cara taught for many years in the graduate departments of Social Work and Mental Health Counseling at Long Island University, focusing on clinical training, supervision, diagnosis, and treatment. She has provided webinars on COVID-related stress and practical techniques to reduce anxiety during 2020, and she is trained in multiple therapeutic approaches to remain flexible and responsive to each person’s needs.

Cara works with adults and older adults across a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, mood and personality disorders, social anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, life transitions, relationship and family conflict, parenting and pre-marital preparation, divorce and separation adjustment, occupational and educational challenges, caregiving and chronic illness, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and LGBT-related issues. She also integrates coaching when helpful to support practical goals.

She is licensed as a clinical social worker in both New York and Nevada. Cara typically prefers video sessions to help establish rapport, but she is also available by phone and by text-based messaging for those who find those options more comfortable. She checks messages several times a day, Monday through Sunday, and most often responds within 24 hours.

Cara looks forward to connecting with individuals who are ready to explore change and build resilience in their lives.