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Congratulations on a first step towards getting help for yourself or your family. I specialize in Relationships, Complex Trauma, and ADHD across the lifespan. You may be experiencing slipping work/academic performance or relationship conflict related to anxiety, depressed mood and low motivation, cycles of stress and depletion, distractibility, or anger from unresolved trauma. My approach begins with listening. You have feelings to share, a story to tell, or persistent challenge you can’t seem to overcome. I’m here to provide a safe, validating place to process your experience, and some unique ways of exploring your emotional world.

Julianne Meagher (she/her) is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor, and Registered Play Therapist. She specializes in child and adolescent mental health, trauma, and play therapy. She enjoys working with families and children of all ages who may be experiencing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping very young children express themselves through play when they may not yet have the vocabulary to do so.

Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, school-related issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.

I understand that coming to therapy for the first time can feel uncomfortable. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore difficulties and build resilience. I embrace the experiences and differences that each individual brings and demonstrate compassion and respect for every client.

We are a client-oriented counseling (traditional, modern, holistic, and spiritual), coaching, and medication management practice. We put our clients' well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for them, their lifestyle, and their healing proces/ change journey.

A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the greater Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions if desired.

I know many of you approached this website with caution. Unsure if you were making the right decision to communicate your feelings to a stranger. Let me be the first to tell you YOU ARE MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION! Are you feeling stuck in life? Consistently feeling anxious or sad? Are you having trouble maintaining healthy relationships? Stagnant at work? Feeling purposeless? I understand what that feels like, and admire the courage it took for you to get here. A change is coming!

Sara has extensive training and experience in supporting children and adults encountering difficult feelings, behaviors, traumas, and transitions. Sara has experience supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, working with adolescents in residential and community settings, and supporting children and families in schools. Sara also served as Psychiatric Therapist for adults at Johns Hopkins Hospital and received training and experience with CBT, supporting individuals with complex mental health diagnosis and psychosis.

My ideal client would be young adults, teens, and children. Some of the issues facing this population might be self-esteem and self-worth, peer pressure, bullying,and issues with inadequacy. I would implement some goals pared with coping skills to assist the client in making better choices. Learning to incorporate positive self-talk could be a starting point.

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 20 years professional experience, over 15 of which have been in private practice. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. In the past I worked at Villa Maria after School Program where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have attended school meetings, knowledgeable with IEP process and school behavioral management.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to undergo the therapeutic experience. It's not an easy process and I want to support clients through this journey. The journey is a collaborative effort, and clients should be ready to work to become the person they want to be. In life, we go through many trials and tribulations and I strive to create a safe space for my clients to open up about their issues and heal. I think we can work through the struggles of your life together by building a strong therapeutic alliance.