About Kari Ayoroa
Kari Ayoroa, MA, LPCC-S, LPC, LCPC, LPC, CIMHP, CCTP, CCATP
I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, and chronic overthinking using structured, evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to each person’s goals and experiences.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you better understand what’s happening, build tools you can use in daily life, and make meaningful progress over time.
A Structured, Evidence-Based Approach
My approach is collaborative, focused, and practical. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), tailored to your goals and situation.
Rather than only talking about what feels difficult, therapy is designed to help you:
- Identify patterns that keep anxiety, OCD, or perfectionism going
- Build practical tools you can use between sessions
- Respond differently in daily life, even when stress or uncertainty shows up
Areas of Focus
I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, and related concerns using structured, evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to each person’s goals and experiences.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Anxiety therapy for chronic worry, racing thoughts, difficulty slowing down, and persistent mental overwhelm and overthinking.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
ERP therapy for OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety cycles.
Perfectionism & Self-Criticism
Therapy for perfectionism, high internal pressure, fear of mistakes, burnout, and difficulty feeling “good enough.”
Stress, Burnout & Life Transitions
Support for emotional exhaustion, chronic stress, changing roles, burnout recovery, and navigating periods of transition.
Licensure and Credentials
Licensed in the Following States:
- Virginia — Licensed Professional Counselor
- Maryland — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- District of Columbia — Licensed Professional Counselor
- Kentucky — Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor
Credentials and Certifications
- MA — Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
- CIMHP — Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
- CCTP — Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- CCATP — Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Professional Associations
- International OCD Foundation
- American Counseling Association
20 Years of Mental Health Experience
With 20 years in the mental health field, my work has included supporting children, families, and adults. Today, my practice is focused on adult therapy, with an emphasis on anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, and related concerns.
Across this work, my focus remains the same: helping clients understand what’s happening, develop practical tools, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
A Broader Perspective
My background includes living throughout the United States and abroad before eventually settling in the DMV area. Those experiences broadened my perspective, deepened my appreciation for cultural diversity, and continue to inform the thoughtful, individualized way I work with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.