Therapists in Maryland

Education/Training: • Bachelor of Arts-English Literature, Loyola College, 12/93 • Master of Science Degree-Clinical Community Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 5/00 • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study-Substance Abuse Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 5/00 • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, 8/02 • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 3/03 • Licensed Approved Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor, 8/15 • Licensed Approved Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, 9/18 • Doctor of Education in Education with a specialization in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, 8/17 Personal Statement: I am a licensed psychotherapist and a substance abuse specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. I am an experienced lecturer and mental health/substance abuse consultant that has conducted educational programs in treatment and educational settings. I am completed my doctoral work in education with a specialization in Counseling in the hope that I can become a better educator of mental health and substance abuse topics. I have worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in a variety of settings for over 15 years.

Hi, I am an LCSW-C, licensed in the state of Maryland with 5 years of experience working as a Behavioral Health counselor and crisis therapist and Certified in DBT. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including Mental health diagnosis, anxiety, Anger management, with a focus in Domestic Violence, Motivational interviewing, Crisis intervention and Solution based therapy. My counseling style is relaxed and direct. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, not believing in stigmatizing labels. There is a need for me to build rapport with each individual served to better assist in understanding the process we are embarking on. There must be a mutual understanding as my goal is for every client to be a part of their wellness journey. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, Crisis intervention, psychodynamic, holistic counseling, and Cognitive-behavioral counseling. The journey to change is not easy but doing it alone only makes it more difficult. If you will allow me to, we can take this journey through the stages of change together. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Maryland with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, conflicts, coping, & single lifestyle issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Maryland with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am a US Navy Veteran with 25 years of active service and was a licensed foster parent in Maryland and California. My therapy style is goal oriented, flexible and collaborative with an understanding that developing the goals is also part of the process. A highlight of my experience has been working with families within the Child Welfare Services system and I've had additional specialized training in this field through the Title IV-E Child Welfare training program. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Maryland with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, & grief through life stages. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. I will tailor our dialog and treatment to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Washington, DC and Maryland with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression and assisting in mood regulation and stabilization. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with over 10 years of professional work experience. Before becoming a therapist I taught high school students with emotional and behavioral disorders. I also have a background in art. My experience in community mental health has included school-based, in-home, in-office, and telehealth modalities. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, groups and individual adult clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of diagnoses. I have experience working with clients in managing stressful life changes, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and psychosis. I have worked with couples with the goal to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, also drawing from Cognitive Behaviorial therapy, ACT, DBT, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and somatic approaches, to meet individual client needs. I believe that it is important for clients to gain insight and understanding of symptoms while working to better cope with, manage and resolve them. I collaborate with clients to identify and achieve their therapeutic goals. My goal is to meet you where you are, and help you find and reinforce your strengths to overcome challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I will do my best to support you on this path.

I am licensed in District of Columbia and Maryland with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, coping with addictions, family conflicts, & intimacy related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a licensed professional in Maryland with 24 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My expertise includes supporting clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and adapting to life changes. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and I am here to guide and empower you on this transformative journey. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals and building a more balanced and rewarding life.

I am licensed in Maryland with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!