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Welcome, casual readers, to a journey through the empowering realm of mental wellness and military mental health advocacy. Today, we delve into the profound story of Kara Tolman – a visionary, a mental health guru, and the driving force behind Making Waves Counseling and Wellness. Join us as we uncover the layers of Kara's impactful journey filled with resilience, expertise, and a relentless commitment to making waves in the world of mental health.
The Genesis of a Mental Health Maven
At the heart of Making Waves Counseling and Wellness stands Kara Tolman, an embodiment of passion and expertise in mental health. With a profound background in counseling and therapy, Kara's journey began with a simple yet powerful vision – to create ripples of positive change in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health challenges. Her dedication towards destigmatizing mental health concerns and fostering a safe space for healing has been the cornerstone of her success.
A Beacon for Veterans and Military Mental Health
Kara Tolman's influence extends beyond the ordinary boundaries of mental health advocacy. As a veteran and military mental health expert, she has been a guiding light for those who have served our country. Through Making Waves Counseling and Wellness, Kara has channeled her expertise into creating a private practice that caters to the challenges faced by veterans transitioning and the struggles of being a military spouse. Her profound understanding of the unique challenges veterans encounter has positioned her as a beacon of hope and healing in the military community.
Kara Tolman has extensive experience in helping our nation's military. Her journey started as early as childhood due to her father being Active Duty and stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Her first handed experience gives her robust knowledge and empathy for military children and their families. Kara felt compelled to help her community through the lens of mental health. During her undergraduate and graduate degrees, Kara spent numerous hours researching military related mental health topics and exploring options on how to make care, not only more accessible but less stigmatized in a community where suicide, divorce, and substance use was/are increasingly high.
Kara has had the opportunity to serve her military community as a Financial Caseworker with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, volunteer at a Naval Hospital through the American Red Cross, become a Non-Profit Program Coordinator for transitioning Special Operation Marines, brief incoming Marines and Sailors when transitioning to a new duty station, attend and support Gold Star Families, advocate for military needs and so much more.
Let's continue to make waves together, one step at a time.
In this captivating journey, we discovered the inspiring narrative of Kara Tolman – a mental health guru, business owner, and advocate for veteran and military mental health. Through her unwavering commitment and innovative approach, she continues to create waves of positive change in the world of mental health.
To book an appointment with Kara Tolman, please reach out to the following:
Making Waves Counseling and Wellness
P: 910.541.8928
Making Waves Counseling and Wellness currently accepts VA Community Care and TRICARE (Prime and Select). Kara has experience working with military couples, families, spouses and veterans.
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