Kara E. Lowinger, MSW
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Psychiatry, Psychology, Counseling
Languages: Spanish, English
855-771-6849
About me
Kara Lowinger has a background in providing psychotherapy with individuals, families and groups in schools, in medical settings, private practice and outpatient behavioral health and psychiatric clinics. She provides psychotherapy on a broad range of issues and utilizes an eclectic approach to develop an individualized approach to treating each patient. Themes often focus on depression, anxiety, work/school stress, relationships, self-esteem, family conflict, separation/divorce, life transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, post traumatic stress, chronic pain, and medical illnesses. At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Outpatient Psychiatric clinic, Ms. Lowinger provides one time diagnostic assessments, short term psychotherapy and group psychotherapy. She is bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Clinical areas of focus
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Depressive Episode
- Mood Disorder Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Suicidal Ideation Treatment
- Women's Mental Health Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Adjustment Disorder With Anxiety
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cyclothymic Disorder
- Depressive Episode
- Dysthymia
- Emotional Distress
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Problems
- Family Relationship Issues
- Irritability
- Manic Episode
- Maternal Mental Health
- Mental Health Conditions
- Mood Disorders
- Panic Attacks
- Personality Disorders (MULTIPLE TYPES)
- Postpartum Depression
- Problems Related To Primary Support Group
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Suicidal Thought
- Trauma
- Trauma And Stress Disorders
- Women's Anxiety
Procedures I perform
- Adjustment Disorder Treatment
- Alcohol Abuse Counseling
- Anxiety And Depression Screening And Treatment
- Anxiety Disorder Treatment
- Anxiety Management
- Behavioral Activation
- Bipolar Disorder Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression Treatment
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing
- Grief Counseling
- Group Psychotherapy
- Group Therapy
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Mental Health Assessment
- Mood Disorder Treatment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Personality Disorder Treatment
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Relationship Therapy
- Self-Esteem Enhancement
- Suicidal Ideation Treatment
- Suicide Intervention
- Supportive Care
- Wellness And Prevention
- Women's Mental Health Treatment
Practice locations
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2115 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 200
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Graduate: Washington University (2008)
Hospital affiliations
News and publications
https://www.self.com/story/what-it-means-if-youre-dreading-your-therapy-sessions
https://wamu.org/story/16/08/02/mental_health_issues_need_deeper_attention_in_dc_report_says/