Kara Holthaus, Heart Centered Therapy LLC

TO SCHEDULE: Email Kara@HeartCenteredTherapyLLC.com SESSIONS: Virtual Trauma Therapy in Maryland I offer therapy via Telehealth for clients across the state of Maryland. Sessions are 50 minutes. I do not accept insurance, but I can provide a SuperBill for out-of-network reimbursement. ​​MY CLIENTS: High-Functioning Adults Ready for Real Change I work with high-functioning adults who are done with playing small. They are tired of being stuck in the same emotional patterns and are ready to do the deep work of healing. They want to understand themselves, break free from old cycles, and finally feel at home in their own lives. My clients are ready to get honest. They’re willing to look at what’s not working, name the hard truths, and sit with discomfort in service of something better. They’re not looking for quick fixes. They want real change, and they’re ready to show up for it. MY APPROACH: Specializing in Codependency and People-Pleasing with Inner Child work and EMDR I walk alongside clients as they explore the roots of their pain and reclaim their power. We work together to build self-trust, address childhood wounds, and create a foundation for more authentic relationships. My style is grounded and practical. I bring both compassion and challenge, holding space for truth, grief, and growth. Our work often includes exploring your family of origin, ancestry, and the cultural systems that shaped you. We do this through the lens of mindfulness, non-judgement, and curiosity. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and draw from Attachment Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPP). I integrate family systems frameworks and the inner child work of Pia Mellody and Kelly McDaniel. I also have training from the High Conflict Institute. ABOUT ME: Therapy That Honors Your Whole Story and Identity This work is personal for me. I became a therapist after experiencing my own transformation as a client in therapy. I know how much courage it takes to step into healing, and I hold that process with deep care. Before becoming a counselor, I worked in nonprofit operations and corporate account management. I grew up in the rural Midwest and now call the DMV home. Outside of therapy, you’ll find me reading nonfiction, hunting for the perfect latte, or playing cards with friends and family. I bring to this work both clinical training and lived experience. I identify as a white, cisgender woman and a former Christian who is in recovery from high-functioning codependency and growing up with emotionally immature parents. These parts of me shape how I understand shame, people-pleasing, self-worth, and the tension between looking successful on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside. I share this because I believe therapy works best when it honors the whole person, including the identities, stories, and systems that shaped us. My goal is to create a space where your truth is met with curiosity, compassion, and respect. TO SCHEDULE: Email Kara@HeartCenteredTherapyLLC.com