Kara Holthaus, Heart Centered Therapy LLC

I'd love to hear from you! Email me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation call: Kara@HeartCenteredTherapyLLC.com Sessions: Virtual Therapy in Maryland I offer telehealth therapy across Maryland, including Frederick County, Montgomery County, and the DMV region. Sessions are 50 minutes. I do not accept insurance, but I provide a SuperBill for out-of-network reimbursement. Who I Work With: High-Functioning Adults Ready for Real Change I work with high-functioning adults who are successful on the outside but feel stuck in painful relational patterns, people-pleasing behaviors, emotional disconnection, or lingering family-of-origin wounds. They are tired of repeating the same cycles and are ready to do the deep work of healing. They want to understand themselves and are ready to break free from old behaviors to finally feel at home in their own lives. My Approach: Codependency, People-Pleasing, & Inner Child Work with EMDR I walk alongside clients to explore the roots of their pain and reclaim their personal power. Together, we build self-trust, address childhood wounds, and create a foundation for authentic, fulfilling relationships. Our work often includes exploring family-of-origin patterns, ancestry, and cultural systems, approached with mindfulness, curiosity, and non-judgment. About Me: Therapy That Honors Your Whole Story I bring both clinical training and lived experience. I became a therapist after my own transformative experience in therapy. My experiences shape how I understand shame, self-worth, and the tension between outward success and inner conflict. I understand the courage it takes to step into healing, and I hold that process with care, compassion, and honesty. I identify as a white, cisgender woman and a former Christian in recovery from high-functioning codependency. Before bring 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 work, you’ll find me reading nonfiction, hunting for the perfect latte, or playing cards with friends and family. I share this because I believe therapy works best when it honors the whole person. I seek to create a space where your whole story, identities, history, and lived experiences, are honored with curiosity, compassion, and respect. Heart Centered Therapy is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and people from diverse racial, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds. I'd love to work with you! Email me to schedule a session: Kara@HeartCenteredTherapyLLC.com