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Doug Karr

Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS

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Available both in-person and online
147 Old Solomons Island Road Suite 303 Annapolis, MD 21401
Life can feel overwhelming even for strong capable individuals when stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma start to weigh you down. It can be hard to slow down, ask for help, and figure out the next step. That’s where counseling can really make a difference. Maybe you’re grieving a loss, struggling after a job change, feeling stuck in a difficult relationship, or navigating a major life transition. You may be doing your best to hold it all together on the outside while struggling on the inside. If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to go through it alone. Therapy is a place to slow down, be heard, and find a way forward.
Clients describe me as supportive, collaborative, and straightforward. I believe therapy works best as a partnership — you bring your lived experience, and I bring professional training, insight, and practical tools. Our work together will balance understanding the deeper patterns that shape your life with developing clear actionable strategies.
You don't have to go it alone. I’ll use my diverse background to help you to better navigate life’s challenges. If you’re in Annapolis, Maryland or the surrounding area, I’d be honored to support you. Reaching out for therapy is a courageous step — and together, we can create a path toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

147 Old Solomons Island Road

Suite 303

Annapolis, MD 21401 map

(410) 538-1147

My office is easily accessible from

Edgewater, MD 21037

My website
I support high pressure performers including first responders, veterans, athletes, executives, government officials, and their families.
I specialize in Stress, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$190 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Our work together will balance understanding the deeper patterns that shape your life with developing clear, actionable strategies.
Doug Karr
Let's Connect (410) 538-1147
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

147 Old Solomons Island Road

Suite 303

Annapolis, MD 21401 map

(410) 538-1147

My office is easily accessible from

Edgewater, MD 21037

My website
I support high pressure performers including first responders, veterans, athletes, executives, government officials, and their families.
I specialize in Stress, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$190 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Our work together will balance understanding the deeper patterns that shape your life with developing clear, actionable strategies.
Doug Karr

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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By choosing to work with me as an out-of-network provider you gain the freedom to collaborate on a treatment plan that serves you best. We can automatically generate a superbill each session to simplify insurance claim submission. There is a waitlist for clients in need of a sliding scale.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147
"
By choosing to work with me as an out-of-network provider you gain the freedom to collaborate on a treatment plan that serves you best. We can automatically generate a superbill each session to simplify insurance claim submission. There is a waitlist for clients in need of a sliding scale.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LGP17174 Douglas R Karr
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6669634 / 2023
  • Membership with Maryland Counseling Association 68467696 / 2023
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I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. I am a retired for-profit and non-profit executive, serial entrepreneur, and a seasoned open-water swimmer.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147
"
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor. I am a retired for-profit and non-profit executive, serial entrepreneur, and a seasoned open-water swimmer.
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Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • First Responders
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147
"
Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Not all therapeutic modalities are appropriate for every situation. Based on our sessions, I will tailor evidence-based strategies to build on your strengths and help you process thoughts and emotions that may feel confusing or overwhelming. Together, we will identify and pursue meaningful goals that support your personal growth and overall well-being.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147
"
Not all therapeutic modalities are appropriate for every situation. Based on our sessions, I will tailor evidence-based strategies to build on your strengths and help you process thoughts and emotions that may feel confusing or overwhelming. Together, we will identify and pursue meaningful goals that support your personal growth and overall well-being.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 538-1147

Location

Primary Location

147 Old Solomons Island Road

Suite 303

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 538-1147

Additional Location

My office is easily accessible from

Edgewater, MD 21037

(410) 538-1147
"
I support high pressure performers including first responders, veterans, athletes, executives, government officials, and their families.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call for a free consultation now - (410) 538-1147
"
I support high pressure performers including first responders, veterans, athletes, executives, government officials, and their families.
Photo of Doug Karr, Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Doug Karr
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, MHS
Call for a free consultation now - (410) 538-1147