What makes Kara Zimmerman with Kara Zimmerman, Psychotherapist a good neighbor?

Loneliness has become a silent epidemic, often hiding in plain sight within our communities. Psychotherapist Kara Zimmerman pulls back the curtain on this crisis, sharing profound insights from her 28 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist. What she reveals is both heartbreaking and hopeful: many of her clients—smart, kind people with tremendous value—feel completely unseen and unknown outside her office.
"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable," Zimmerman quotes, highlighting the transformative power of genuine listening. She challenges us to put down our phones, ask better questions, and create spaces where people can tell their stories. Through her own experience relocating to Colorado Springs and feeling profoundly isolated, Zimmerman demonstrates how intentional neighbor connections changed everything—from organizing potlucks to celebrating food holidays and hosting driveway gatherings during COVID.
The science backs her approach: research shows knowing just six neighbors is linked to lower rates of depression and social anxiety. Zimmerman offers practical wisdom for fostering these connections—walk your neighborhood, show interest in others, sit in your front yard instead of the backyard, and most importantly, "go first" in reaching out. Her message transcends therapy itself, reminding us that while counseling provides essential support, our daily interactions and neighborhood connections might be the most powerful medicine for our collective mental health. Ready to transform your community? Start by being curious, not judgmental, and remember that authentic connection often begins right next door.

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Kara Zimmerman, Psychotherapist

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