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Kara Lukowski(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
MarylandFlorida
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Mind-body connection- Anxiety - Depression-Codependency- Life transitions-

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Professional statement

Healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, or any mental health challenge isn’t just about talking. It’s about reclaiming your connection and sense of safety in your system. Especially if you’ve grown up in an environment marked by chaos, abuse or neglect - the foundational feeling of safety is the first thing to go. This can lead to pattens of self-doubt, low self-confidence, low self-worth, and difficulty asking for your needs to be met. You can feel disconnected, like you’re watching your life from the sidelines. Or maybe you are constantly on edge, and it is hard to relax and feel joy. It is isolating.

Kara, owner of Counseling With Ayurveda, specializes in working with adults struggling with these challenges. She helps you slow down and develop a compassionate relationship with yourself and gently reconnect to your body. She helps you learn routines to support your nervous system and quiet the negative thoughts. She helps you create healthy boundaries and improve communication skills. Over time, clients feel more present, empowered, and able to live more authentically. Self-esteem grows, relationships improve, and life becomes more fulfilling.

Kara is a licensed therapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a somatic and EMDR practitioner, and has a background in yoga and ayurveda. Her approach is holistic and trauma-informed, and she values a genuine connection with her clients. She is also a Vedic astrologer who can help you understand some of the deeper patterns showing up in your life. And, if spirituality is your thing, she loves to help you integrate your beliefs into your daily life.

If you are curious about working with Kara, please reach out and schedule a free 20-minute consultation. She would love to meet you and see if she is a good fit to support your healing journey.


Message to clients

Namaste.

Congratulations on finding yourself in the search for a therapist – that means you are already taking a big step forward on the journey towards more happiness and wholeness.

This life, particularly this modern life, is so full of challenges and stressors that we need help sometimes to remember who we are and what we are doing here. We need support in dealing with our emotions, finding coping skills, working through issues with relationships and clarifying what our own values are that we want to live by. I love supporting and guiding clients into their deepest and wisest parts of themselves, while doing healing and repair along the way to the parts that need attention. I believe we all have the answers within, but they get covered and blocked by life experiences, especially the traumatic ones.

We all have the ability to change, heal and grow, so don’t give up until you find a supportive partner to help you on your path. If you want to see if we might be a good fit to work together, please email me to set up a free 20-minute consultation. I hope to hear from you soon.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 12 years

Counseling With Ayurveda, Owner, Counselor, 2021 - Present
Johns Hopkins Bayview , Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, 2018 - 2020
Advantage Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor, 2014 - 2014
Step One, Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, 2013 - 2014
Prakriya Ayurveda, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist, Yoga teacher, 2006 - 2014

State University of New York at New Paltz, Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, 2014
California College of Ayurveda , Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist, 2007
Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Neyyer Dam, India, Advanced Yoga Teacher, 2004
Sivananda Yoga, Grass Valley, California, Yoga Teacher, 2002

Licensure

Maryland: LC10048 - Florida: MH23743

Languages

English

Specialties

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

I am taking new clients for online therapy - contact me and let's get started.


Insurance

Kara Lukowski is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Many insurance plans will reimburse for all or part of your session, even though I am out of network. I am happy to provide you with the appropriate paperwork to submit to them.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.