Kara Scarbrough, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Kara Scarbrough

Focus areas

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Depression

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kara Scarbrough

Hi there, I'm Kara! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides a warm, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard and supported. Together, we’ll work through life’s challenges using practical, evidence-based strategies to build confidence, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful change. My focus I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, stress, and difficult past experiences. I especially enjoy helping clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves develop healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and regain a sense of control. My approach I provide a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy. I believe you are the expert on your life, and my role is to help you better understand your experiences, identify patterns, and develop practical tools for meaningful change. I use evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to your individual needs, goals, and pace. My communication style My communication style is warm, supportive, direct, and nonjudgmental. I want you to feel comfortable being honest, even when conversations are difficult. I will listen carefully, offer perspective when helpful, and work with you rather than simply telling you what to do. My journey to mental healthcare My journey as a provider has been shaped by a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges. I’ve supported clients from middle school through older adulthood with anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral concerns, and crisis. My experience as a counselor and school social worker has deepened my understanding of mental health. My goals for you We’ll identify what you want to change and what may be getting in the way. Together, we’ll create realistic goals, develop practical strategies, and track your progress.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

Salisbury University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1134953615

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What practice does Kara Scarbrough work with?

Kara Scarbrough works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kara Scarbrough?

Kara Scarbrough frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kara Scarbrough on their profile.