Making Waves Counseling & Wellness

04/01/2026

3 years of showing up, doing the work, and holding space for healing.

I still remember where I was when I decided to start this practice—and how quickly everything had to come together. I stepped into it feeling scared and unsure, but also holding onto this quiet belief that it mattered… that this was what I was meant to do.

There have been so many moments of growth—not just for my clients, but for me too. This work has stretched me, grounded me, and reminded me over and over again why I started.

To every client who has trusted me with their story, their healing, and their vulnerability—thank you. Truly. It means more than I can put into words.

Here’s to continuing the work and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and able to come back home to themselves.

-Kara

03/26/2026

I’m so excited to share that I’m now offering Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in my practice! As both a business owner and clinician, it’s incredibly meaningful to bring an evidence-based approach to my clients that can create real, lasting change—often much faster than traditional talk therapy.

ART is rooted in proven therapeutic methods and is designed to help individuals process and resolve a wide range of concerns, typically in just 1–5 sessions. It supports rapid recovery from trauma and other mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, family issues, phobias, OCD, PTSD, addictions, performance anxiety, relationship issues, infidelity, grief, codependency, job-related stress, and so much more.

It allows you to keep the knowledge, lose the pain—without having to relive or retell every detail of your experience.

I am currently accepting new ART clients who are ready to move forward and experience relief in a more efficient, empowering way.

✨ If you’re interested, you can get started by filling out the contact form on my website.

03/21/2026

We are excited to be hosting a booth at the Be Kind To Your Mind festival at UNCW from 12-5 pm. Come out and see us! 💙👏🏽

02/23/2026

Therapy is about breathing easier — emotionally and literally. 🤍
We invest in clean air, allergy-friendly products, fresh couch covers, and thoughtful details so every client (and clinician!) feels safe and comfortable here.
Because healing happens best in spaces that care for you in every way.

02/20/2026

A view you don’t often see on instagram of our space but a very important one at that ❤️

Snacks and drinks provided to help every client feel at home. A regularly cleaned space with products that are safe for all minds/bodies. A cozy couch with soft pillows and blankets that are often washed with sanitizing soaps to ensure the health of our clients. 👏🏽

Accepting new therapy and consulting clients.

Reach out today!
910.541.8928

02/19/2026

Come on out to support! 👏🏽❤️

We’re excited to be hosting a table at the Be Kind to Your Mind event at UNCW on March 21st from 12–5 PM! 💙

Stop by to say hello, grab some free swag, and chat with us — we’ll be there to answer any questions you may have about the services we provide.

We hope to see you there!

02/19/2026

We’re excited to be hosting a table at the Be Kind to Your Mind event at UNCW on March 21st from 12–5 PM! 💙

Stop by to say hello, grab some free swag, and chat with us — we’ll be there to answer any questions you may have about the services we provide.

We hope to see you there!

01/24/2026

Thinking about starting a business but feeling stuck? Or already building and want your brand to actually stand out?

I’m officially accepting new consulting clients 🎉

We’ll work through your ideas, niche, and branding style so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

💰 $125/hour (yes, it’s a tax write-off)
📩 Contact me through my website or text/call 910.541.8928

It is also 100% confidential!

01/21/2026

Making Waves Counseling & Wellness is excited to share a new trauma-focused offering coming to the practice this spring: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). This approach supports the nervous system in gently processing difficult memories, creating space for relief, clarity, and steadiness. It’s being offered with the same care, warmth, and intention that guides all work at the practice.

Read more about ART and what it can offer here:

In 2026, I’m excited to introduce Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to my Wilmington, NC practice. ART is an evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy that uses guided eye movements to help clients process distressing memories and replace them with more adaptive images. This new approach expands m...