Tabula Rasa Therapy

Thoughtful therapy for adults, families, and young people.

Psychotherapy and family work for adults, couples, children, and the families around them — practiced by a clinician with twenty years of experience across hospital, community, and outpatient settings.

A blank slate isn't emptiness. It's possibility.

The Latin tabula rasa means a clean tablet — the surface where a new story can be written. Therapy here begins with that premise: not that something is broken in you, but that the next chapter deserves a thoughtful place to be put down.

What I work with.

Some clinicians try to do everything. I'd rather do a few things deeply. These are the experiences I've trained for, sat with, and continue to deepen my practice around — though the conversation often touches everything else, too.

Adults navigating transitions Children, teens & families Couples in transition Family work Anxiety Early psychosis Depression Family conflict Grief & loss School-related distress Pre- and postpartum Caregiver burnout Major life transitions Trauma-informed care Relationship navigation Self-esteem & confidence Burnout & professional stress Parenting concerns
Don't see your situation listed? Send a short note — I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.
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KARLA INTRODUCES HER PRACTICE

Twenty years of sitting with what's hard to say.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) based in the Washington–Baltimore corridor, with two decades of clinical experience across hospital inpatient settings, community mental health, school-based programs, and private practice.

My career has moved across most of the clinical settings a therapist works in — sole counselor at a small college, clinician across Maryland public schools, and most recently lead clinician for the flagship research site of the EPINET program at the University of Maryland and Sheppard Pratt, applying a novel clinical approach to adolescents experiencing first-episode psychosis. The practice I've built now serves adults, children and adolescents and the families around them, and couples in periods of meaningful change.

LCSW-C · Maryland CareFirst BCBS in-network Telehealth + in-person
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Insurance accepted

Four steps, no surprises.

i

Reach out

Use the contact form or book a free 15-minute consult call. No pressure, no commitment.

ii

Brief consult

A short call to hear what brings you in, share how I work, and decide together if it's a fit.

iii

Onboarding

Intake forms, scheduling, insurance verification — handled through a secure portal.

iv

First session

We meet — virtually or in person — and the work begins at a pace that feels right for you.

Ready to start the conversation?

Booking a consult is the smallest step you can take. It's free, fifteen minutes, and there's no obligation to continue.

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