Kara Waltman(She/Her/Hers)

Kara centers her clinical work around adolescents and young adults navigating the high-pressure landscape of modern life transitions. She provides an expert, supportive space for individuals facing the "everything in between" of the human experience—from the weight of anxiety and depression to the complexities of self-esteem and trauma. By treating her clients as whole people rather than a set of symptoms, she ensures that therapy is a balanced environment where both joy and pain can be held with equal importance.

Her therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative and identity-affirming, with a specialized passion for supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. Recognizing that each individual is the ultimate expert of their own experience, she approaches gender identity and sexual orientation in whatever way is most meaningful to the client. Whether someone is seeking to explore the nuances of living as queer, transgender, or gender-nonconforming, or simply wants a therapist who inherently "gets it," she provides a safe, trauma-informed container for that growth.

As a master-level clinician at Mental Health Matters, Kara brings a high standard of clinical excellence to every session. She was selected to join the practice as part of our elite 3% of providers, ensuring that her clients receive top-tier, evidence-based care that is both compassionate and effective. Her background in adolescent development and relational health allows her to build strong therapeutic alliances with young professionals and students who are often seeking a modern, relatable, and authentic connection in the therapy room.

Logistically, Kara offers flexible care options to accommodate the diverse schedules of her clients across Massachusetts. She is available for in-person sessions at our Cambridge office and available virtually with HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions throughout the week. Kara is currently accepting new patients and works with a variety of insurance plans to keep elite mental health support affordable.