CARA SOTO, LMHC, Coach

 

 

As a therapist, I really value coming alongside my clients during tough seasons and offering support, empathy, encouragement, and hope. My work focuses on promoting emotional health, self-care, and helping people live their lives in healthier ways.

Twelve years ago, my passion for helping women gained greater focus when I went through my first coach’s training with Dr. Nick Howard. Fast-forwarding to the present, I now have even more tools to help women navigate family, ministry, marriage, loneliness, and crises. I find joy in facilitating emotional growth, greater resiliency, and deeper healing. In addition to counseling women, I also interned at a foster care facility where I helped adolescents process their crisis, grief, and trauma.

I received my master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I received my undergrad from the University of North Florida in Sociology, with a minor in psychology and a concentration in social welfare. I also have my certification in SYMBIS marriage assessment. life coaching, and leadership coaching. I am EMDR trained and offer this service via Telehealth.

I have been richly blessed with my husband of 28 years and two adult daughters. My husband is currently the pastor of a church located in the Tampa area. I personally enjoy traveling, experiencing different cultures, and being out in God’s beautiful creation.

“Cara Soto is a collaborative, supportive, and deeply empathetic therapist. She intentionally creates a safe and thoughtful space where people can heal, develop self-compassion, and rediscover joy, and I experienced this first hand in my coaching work with her. Her approach is grounded, professional, and genuinely affirming, especially in moments when the stresses of life feel isolating or heavy. I am very confident in her gifts and skills as a therapist to help people heal and grow.”

DIANE HARRIS, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE

“I can’t say enough about how grateful I am for my coaching work with Cara! She has such a calm and encouraging demeanor that I always felt heard, seen, and supported. She asked thoughtful questions and gave me plenty of space to talk and work through whatever I was struggling with in the session. I appreciated the insights she would point out or the information she would share to speak into my situation. I believe God will work powerfully through Cara in her counseling role. “

KALIE KELCH, MARKETING DIRECTOR/WORSHIP DIRECTOR GEORGIA CUMBERLAND ACADEMY

“Cara Soto served as a guest speaker and seminar presenter for our Annual Workers’ Meetings in July 2025. In my opinion, Cara is not only an expert in the field of counseling, but she also brings a warm, personal touch that makes her presentations both relatable and deeply engaging. I wholeheartedly recommend Cara to those seeking godly therapeutic care.”

RUDY ALVIR-ABRAHAM, MINISTERIAL DIRECTOR, ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA CONFERENCE