Cara Dargan, MSW, LCSW, MA | Psychotherapist

About Cara Dargan

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Pain Management Consultation

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Postpartum Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cara Dargan

Cara Dargan helps teens and adults make sense of overwhelming emotions, persistent stress, and patterns that no longer serve them, offering thoughtful, individualized mental health care to patients across Massachusetts. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she provides collaborative, skill-based therapy that helps people feel safer, more confident, and aligned with their values. Cara provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults. She works with concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms, while also supporting individuals managing mood disorders, life transitions, and stress connected to health or chronic pain. Her work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches, helping patients build emotional flexibility, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Beyond these core areas, she offers support for a range of other mental health needs. Cara is especially passionate about trauma-informed care and helping clients understand how past experiences, attachment patterns, and environmental stressors shape present-day thoughts and behaviors. She focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their stories, reconnect with their values, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. By integrating mindfulness and values-based work, she helps individuals process difficult experiences while building resilience and a clearer sense of direction. She has experience supporting individuals from adoption and foster care backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Cara is known for her open-minded, accepting style and for using appropriate humor to help clients feel at ease in therapy. Outside of her clinical work, Cara enjoys spending time with her two rescue pets, especially training her dog to reduce anxiety and reactivity. Cara is proud to support teens and adults throughout Massachusetts at LifeStance Health.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychotherapy

Office location

Cara Dargan, MSW, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

225 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

Simmons University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1811712847

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Cara Dargan?

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Is Cara Dargan accepting new patients?

Cara Dargan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Cara Dargan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Cara Dargan accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Cara Dargan online?

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What practice does Cara Dargan work with?

Cara Dargan works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

Where is Cara Dargan's office located?

Cara Dargan has 2 office locations in Boston, view full addresses on Cara Dargan's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cara Dargan?

Cara Dargan frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Cara Dargan on their profile.