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You know yourself best, and I hope to help guide you in the journey of improving your quality of life. We all need help from an outside perspective from time to time; I create a safe, non-judgmental, environment to help you with your goals. Battling anxiety? Wanting to grow into a more authentic you? Let's work together to meet these struggles head on.

It’s a privilege to be invited into your life. Realizing it takes courage to reach out and schedule a first appointment, I'm committed to creating a soft place for you to land each time we meet, a place where you feel seen through a lens of non-judgment and compassion, a place where hope lives. And if life has gotten too messy for you to believe any longer, then let me hold hope for you until you can.

Are you struggling to balance your responsibilities and connect in your relationships? Do you feel your life is on an unsustainable path and you are headed for burnout? I work daily to help people sort through the chaos of life and find a place of peace and balance. Whether you are an individual feeling lost or a couple struggling to connect; I can help you sort through the clutter of life and find the inward calm. With curiosity and intention, I can help you discover a new way to understand yourself and communicate with those who love and support you.

Accepting new clients. After hours and Saturday appointments available., “To thine own self be true...thou canst not then be false to any man." - Shakespeare. One of my greatest joys is being a grandmother. I understand the difficulties of balancing family, work, relationships, and self care. The feelings of distress, fear, shame, and isolation are a heavy burden that you do not have to bear alone. Together we will figure things out and create a path for you to become the best version of your authentic self, reclaim your joy and love who you are.

I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment wounds. I love joining with families and children who are facing behavioral challenges and helping them to grieve, problem-solve, and begin enjoying each other again. My experience as an in-home therapist and clinical supervisor for children who are at risk of being removed from their home has given me a wealth of experience and tools to share with families and I am willing to coach parents and children in the home when needed.

Pain is a powerful motivator for change. Being human means struggling with brokenness and pain. Being human also means we have the choice and ability to work toward healing and toward a more abundant life. When the suffering outweighs the joy of living, it would be my privilege to offer you the tools and guidance needed for healing.I am able to provide this thru personal experience and professional training. I am also a certified yoga instructor and offer individual yoga and meditation (without mysticism) to compliment the therapeutic process.

Therapy is for everyone. At some point in their life, most people find themselves in need of a little extra support…someone to listen without judgement, a space to process, and a non-judgmental relationship that can help them find their own answers. My goal as a therapist is to help create a warm, inviting environment where my clients feel comfortable and welcomed. My style is genuine and real. I believe that good therapy is a balance of building a warm, trusting relationship and acquiring practical skills for application.

Are the things that once made you happy no longer making you happy? Have you been through a traumatic experience that left you feeling scared, lonely, or even doubting who you are? Maybe you’ve been through a series of little things that you believe shouldn’t be bothering you, but they are. Have you found yourself on Google trying to figure yourself out only to find article after article about “childhood trauma”? I feel you. You are not alone. Together, I believe we can reduce your suffering, find direction, and feel happiness once again. My office is a safe and affirming space for all LGBTQ+ people.

Everyone faces challenges in today's fast-paced society. Sometimes, the challenges can feel overwhelming. Therapy can help address issues that interfere with our relationships, goals, happiness and ability to function. Change in behavior does not typically come easily, though. Established thinking and behavior patterns may get us through the day, but they also can prevent us from reaching our full potential. When a client establishes a therapeutic relationship with a counselor, they in essence are saying that merely functioning is not good enough. They want more: increased self-awareness, improved relationships, enhanced professional success, greater personal happiness.

I have always had a passion for walking alongside individuals struggling with life's transitional difficulties. I enjoy working with adult women and men looking to confront their obstacles in order to experience a life of confidence, peace, and contentment. My expressed interests are helping those dealing with anxiety, depression, and grief. I also work with couples in the areas of pre-marital, distressed marital, and divorce adjustment counseling. Additionally I provide counseling for primary caregivers and the life transitional stage issues. Therapy is a never-ending gift!

I am passionate about helping clients find meaning and purpose in their everyday lives. I believe that when we face our fears and seek understanding, change happens. My hope is to meet my clients where they are while providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and understood. I want to help and support you through these difficult times. My hope is for you to reach your goals and be your most authentic self.

It goes without saying that life can feel out of control at times. Many try to press on without help and no support. However, stress is like boiling water, when we put a lid on it, it boils harder. I am here to help you reduce the feeling of life being out of control or like you are about to boil over.

Starting the journey into counseling can be scary and overwhelming. As a therapist, I want to come alongside my client and help them become the expert in their progress.  My experience has prepared me to work with children/adolescents, adults and families struggling with feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns of thinking. My counseling style is eclectic but is centered on warmth and acceptance with gentle nudging as we navigate through uncomfortable feelings. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who suffer with anxiety presentations.

Mary Margaret is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist who specializes in healing marital intimacy, desire disorders, trauma recovery and other intimacy concerns. She has been trained in EFT, IFS and the Gottman approach as well as the Enneagram extensively. She believes many things in life hinder our abilities to maintain healthy relationships, her role is to assist and equip those who are experiencing difficulties managing relationships in order to heal and build more enduring and healthy ones.

Counseling individuals and couples who are looking to improve their relationships, increase self awareness, and move towards greater levels of success and happiness in their personal and professional lives is my greatest source of fulfillment as a therapist. Modern life presents all of us with many challenges including anxiety, depression, and issues with core beliefs. Having an experienced, compassionate therapist to help navigate the journey of personal growth can make all the difference.

It is my mission to provide effective counseling that is authentic, empathetic and non-judgmental. Increasing awareness of mental health in the black community is a must. I am focused on addressing the impact of primary an secondary trauma in black communities, so that those in need of support know they are not alone. As a supervisor I am also Currently providing supervision to those seeking licensure as a professional counselor.

(Currently accepting new clients) - It seems that anxiety, stress, and depression have been increasing steadily over the last several years. People are also reaching out to process difficult situations in their lives more than in the past. Not only is it necessary to deal with present issues as they occur, but it is also extremely beneficial to work through past traumatic events so the triggers do not create long-term negative effects in your present and future. It is necessary to learn healthy coping skills to deal with stressors so it doesn't negatively impact everyday life and relationships.

I know the courage it takes to walk into someone's office for the first time, so I strive to create an encouraging environment. My life experience has given me compassion and empathy for people who are hurting and are in need of help. I know how the past can influence the present and how the future can seem less hopeful. I believe hope is a powerful force. So if your lacking hope, I have extra you can borrow. Allot of my practice involves trauma work with individuals and couples and I utilize EMDR and Gottman method.

Are there things in your past that you just can’t seem to get over? Sometimes when bad things happen to us it causes us to believe things about ourselves that are just not true. Intellectually we may know that we are safe now, and that we are lovable and capable human beings. However, when we’ve experienced trauma, it may still feel like deep down we are not safe, that we are not good enough, that we are not capable of moving past these events so that we can become the best version of ourselves.