Kara Holthaus
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Pre-Licensed Professional
I welcome clients who are puzzled over problematic relationships in their lives and are seeking to understand what is happening and how to stop the cycle.
I welcome clients who are open to exploring their past experiences, particularly in childhood, and how this has shaped and influenced their present. Understanding one's past can provide more agency today and change tomorrow. Being a counselor is a mid-life career pivot for me. This change came out of my own experience as a client. I value compassion-focused therapy modalities that are client centered and educational.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Maryland
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Graduate Counselor
LGP14572, Maryland
Licensed Professional Counselor
LC7542, Maryland
Education
Eastern Mennonite University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2023