"Emotional pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain, there is growth in your pain, but only if it's first brought out into the open" - Steven Aitchison. Life's challenges can create feelings of hopelessness, and even skew our sense of worth. You are not alone...I would love to join you on the journey towards healing and empowerment.

I am a trans identified psychotherapist with clinical training influenced by person centered, relational, and family systems theory. I value the importance of providing my clients with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and use an intersectional lens to ensure my clients are truly seen. I provide compassionate, authentic, and skilled therapy to support and empower my clients. I work from a framework that acknowledges how clients’ intersecting identities impact their mental health, and needs within therapy, specifically when it comes to the effects of minority stress.

I believe there is an innate desire within every human to be seen and heard, and to receive value and significance. For so many, a message filled with lies was internalized, “Who cares what I think? My feelings aren't important.” My NUMBER ONE focus is to create an atmosphere where my clients feel at ease, and valued and given the freedom to tell their unique and personal story. The meaning of “Therapy” to me is this, “Therapy is the miracle of, “You tell” and “I listen”. Therapy is the wonder of being heard and understood.” The goal of therapy is for the "best you" to emerge as skills and strategies are learned and implemented.

I have practiced in the Frederick, New Market, Carroll County, and New York areas for twenty years and I specialize working with individuals, couples, and families. For four years I successfully managed an outpatient clinic for children and families with Catholic Charities in Carroll County. I held the key positions of Clinical Supervisor and Program Director. My decision to build a full time private practice was made after numerous years of client satisfaction with running a clinic.

Hi. I’m Travis, and I’m here to partner with you so that you can overcome life’s inevitable difficulties and suffering with more strength, grace, compassion, and understanding of yourself. No one should feel alone, and sometimes we need someone outside of our personal situation to help. I’ve been practicing in Frederick for 13+ years. My early career was spent leading the team of clinicians providing emergency psychiatric services for Frederick County, as well as providing psychiatric training to local police departments. My passion lies with private practice and working 1-on-1 with people.

I specialize in providing psychotherapy to young children, up through the life cycle to adults. With 30+ years experience, I understand the tremendous level of courage needed by you---to ask for help. I have helped clients like you who may have struggled with depression and anxiety, sexual abuse and trauma, eating disorders, and, other issues. In my tranquil office, I provide a supportive space where you can comfortably discuss your concerns. Together we can challenge the difficult relationships impacting your daily living. I am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor.

I am a LCSW-C therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Life has a way of presenting people with challenges that may cause you to want to seek counseling to help you navigate your way through life's ups and downs. Sometimes these challenges make us feel stuck and uncertain, whether it be relationship issues, divorce, intimacy, death of a loved one, loss of a job, grief, suicide survivor, identity crisis, family conflict, addiction, domestic violence, abuse, sexual orientation, or simply feeling like you are at a cross roads and not sure what to do next.

Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of experience related to the field have focused on assisting clients with work-life balance, sense of purpose, breaking through fears, reducing anxiety, and improving self-esteem.

We live life in relationship with others, often focusing on their needs. Sometimes, we lose sight of ourselves, resulting in feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and self-critical. I invite you to take a "time-out" from the chaos of life and focus on YOU. Let's address the challenges you may be facing at home, work, or school, and within your romantic, friend, and family relationships. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families addressing a range of mental health issues.

I am a Clincial Social Worker with twenty years experience suppporting those with life struggles. These struggles encompass depression, anxiety, stress, grief/loss, chronic pain, trauma, substance use, and relationship issues. During my professional practice I have utilized cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and have worked with individuals, couples and groups. There are many techniques that can be learned to help and with practice they can diminish symptoms. In life having an unbiased, unrelated, and supportive person in our life as a sounding board is the self-care that is important to moving through our life struggles.

As an outsider, it would appear that you have it all figured out. You performed well in school, scored an awesome job, and even nabbed an amazing partner. You've got it all! But then why do you feel like crap all the time? It's like your body is in a constant state of panic while your brain is in perpetual crisis mode. "What's wrong with me?!" you wonder. People tell you that you're fine, but you can't shake this feeling that at any moment, this life that you've worked so hard for is about to come crashing down. You keep a smile plastered on your face but inside you're silently screaming. You can't keep this up for much longer.

I believe every individual is unique and possesses the strength and wisdom to overcome challenges or heal from difficult situations. My goal is to provide a safe, respectful, compassionate and non-judgmental place in which to collaboratively explore obstacles and identify solutions that will help you start the healing process and bring about a sense of peace. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and work primarily with adults, couples, and groups. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to determine if I may have the privilege of walking alongside you on your journey towards well-being.

Congratulations on taking the first step on your path to personal growth! At any age, seeking counseling requires strength and courage, and it is completely normal that you may be hesitant and have lots of questions. While the views regarding mental health are becoming more positive, the decision to seek help can still produce feelings of anxiety and hesitancy. Just know that the decisions that are often the most difficult or scary for us often lead us to a more positive, fulfilling path on the other side.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist with a mind-body-spirit approach to healing trauma and toxic stress that supports my clients to be resilient and to thrive. Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, I hold space for you to heal old wounds, connect more intimately with people you love, and feel a deeper sense of happiness. I often work with parents to help them successfully navigate their family challenges. I also facilitate workshops for work teams and groups on embodied mindfulness, compassion, and leadership.

Life Challenges...Emotional Pain... Hopelessness... Anger...Fear...Sadness...Rejection...can take us on an uncomfortable journey that impedes on our day to day lives.  Are you looking for someone to guide you in sorting out overwhelming feelings and emotions? Are you having a difficult time setting boundaries and giving yourself permission to set boundaries?  I am here to help you explore and process your individual pain and emotional needs in a safe environment.

Things CAN change. Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and other issues can be painful and limit the amount of happiness that you experience in life, but things can change. If you choose to work with me, my goal will be to help you to realize this. As a therapist, I offer professional mental health counseling services to those that are dealing with a variety of issues. My style of counseling is collaborative and caring.

Anchored in a humanistic approach that places an emphasis on personal growth, I offer a safe space for you to address the pain that brought you to therapy by meeting you where you are with empathy and understanding. I will help you begin to uncover the underlying causes of painful feelings. We will work together as you begin to shift from reactive patterns of behavior to greater self awareness and well thought-out action. I work with adult individuals and/or couples. My work with couples developed as more and more clients cited relationship distress as their primary concern.

Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.

I have more than 20 years working in a variety of outpatient and inpatient mental health settings including private practice, psychiatric day programs, nursing home and inpatient hospital. I work with adults and adolescents with a wide variety of needs ranging from such topics as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/family stressors and caregiver challenges. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that suits your needs as I utilize a variety of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies, Culturally Sensitive, Family/Marital, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based.