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Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships

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10055 Red Run Blvd., Suite 200, Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Available both in-person and online
10055 Red Run Blvd. Suite 200 Owings Mills, MD 21117
Let's Connect (443) 436-2421
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You’re the one who holds it together. The one others rely on. You show up, take care of things, and keep going, even when it feels heavy inside. People wouldn’t guess how much you carry. But when everything gets quiet, your mind doesn’t. You replay conversations, question yourself, and wonder if you did something wrong. Your body stays tense, like you can’t fully relax. You’re always a little “on.” You’ve learned to be the strong one, the one who doesn’t need too much. But underneath, you’re exhausted. These patterns begin in childhood, when you had to adapt or take on more than you should have.
Together, we’ll understand the different parts of you like the part that overthinks, feels anxious, or puts others first to keep things steady. These parts developed for a reason, even if they no longer feel helpful. We’ll slow things down so you can notice what’s happening in real time and begin responding with more awareness, compassion, and choice.
You don’t have to have the right words or know where to start, that’s something we’ll figure out together. If you’re ready to take the next step, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation through my website or reach out here. You deserve a space where you don’t have to hold it all together on your own.
Call or Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships now for a free 15 minute consultation - (443) 436-2421

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Healing Wounds Psychotherapy

10055 Red Run Blvd.

Suite 200

Owings Mills, MD 21117 map

(443) 436-2421
Website
Heal the long-term effects of childhood trauma that show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, overthinking, & relationship patterns.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD  
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (443) 436-2421
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Healing Wounds Psychotherapy

10055 Red Run Blvd.

Suite 200

Owings Mills, MD 21117 map

(443) 436-2421
Website
Heal the long-term effects of childhood trauma that show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, overthinking, & relationship patterns.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD  
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Superbills are available to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
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Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 436-2421
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Superbills are available to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 436-2421

Qualifications

    Counselor: Martha D. Chica

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC13672 Martha D. Chica
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Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (443) 436-2421
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Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (443) 436-2421

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in working with teens & adults who often make themselves small or worry about keeping others happy, but they're tired of struggling with the low self-esteem, relationships, or trauma that's holding them back. They're ready to no longer experience the self-doubt and begin to feel empowered in their lives.
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 436-2421
"
I specialize in working with teens & adults who often make themselves small or worry about keeping others happy, but they're tired of struggling with the low self-esteem, relationships, or trauma that's holding them back. They're ready to no longer experience the self-doubt and begin to feel empowered in their lives.
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 436-2421

16 Endorsements

Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD
Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
I highly recommend working with Martha! She meets her clients where they are and she is very equipped in guiding clients reconnecting with their power and ability to heal. You won't regret working with her.
Marisa Perera, PhD - Infertility & Postpartum
Marisa Perera, PhD - Infertility & Postpartum
PsychologistPhD
Martha is kind and skilled at helping teens and adults heal from trauma and anxiety. She brings strong expertise to help guide you to a more healed, satisfied life. I highly recommend her!
Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist
Kaela Ason Relationship & Dating Therapist
CounselorLMHC
I highly recommend Martha Chica for anyone seeking compassionate, trauma-informed support. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space, integrates effective healing approaches, and helps clients build clarity, and self-compassion.
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFTPMHCQS
Martha Chica is a compassionate therapist who helps teens and adults overcome low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and trauma. She empowers clients to build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and move forward feeling stronger and more secure.
Laura Condenanza
Laura Condenanza
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateLPC-A
Martha offers a deeply compassionate and attuned space for individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and shame. Using Brainspotting and other tailored approaches, she helps clients process painful experiences at their root and build greater self-compass
Miranda Erikson
Miranda Erikson
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
Martha has a warm, grounding presence that helps clients feel truly safe and understood. She brings deep empathy and care to her work with trauma, anxiety, and relationships, creating a space where healing feels possible and growth feels supported.
Deidre Pilcher, Couples & Relationship Therapist
Deidre Pilcher, Couples & Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLCMFTCouplesEFT
Martha is a great resource for working compassionately with shame, trauma, and anxiety to help show up more fully and authentically in life and relationships. Highly recommend!
Beatrice Pacyga - Eating Disorders, Anxiety & OCD
Beatrice Pacyga - Eating Disorders, Anxiety & OCD
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Martha is a very effective therapist. She understands how to approach trauma and help her clients heal in a safe and empowering space.Her expertise in brainspotting helps you get to the next level in your healing journey and live a life truly worth living.
Elizabeth Pieper
Elizabeth Pieper
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
I highly recommend Martha for her compassionate, skillful approach to therapy. She helps clients process trauma, manage intense emotions, and cultivate self-compassion, guiding them toward greater calm, clarity, and empowerment in their lives.
Yael Gonicman
Yael Gonicman
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Martha is a great therapist! She helps teenagers manage their anxiety and works with her clients to feel heard and understood. She creates a warm and safe space for growth and self exploration.
Steffany Torres
Steffany Torres
PsychologistPhD
Martha is a skilled and compassionate therapist. She doesn't just focus on the surface level, she takes a deeper approach to help you understand your anxiety and heal from past traumas. I recommend her to anyone looking for a trauma-informed therapist.
Kelsey Homonai- Out Of Overwhelm Into Thriving
Kelsey Homonai- Out Of Overwhelm Into Thriving
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW-C
Martha is a warm and knowledgable trauma-informed therapist. Clients can expect nonjudgmental support, evidence based treatments, and inspired growth when working together.
Lily Thrope- Recover From Diet Culture
Lily Thrope- Recover From Diet Culture
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I highly recommend Martha for therapy. Martha is an empathetic counselor who works with relationships, trauma and anxiety. Martha creates safety and comfort for all her clients.
Kathy Lam - EFT Childhood Trauma & Couples Therapy
Kathy Lam - EFT Childhood Trauma & Couples Therapy
Registered PsychotherapistRPRSWMDiv
Martha is a great therapist for working compassionately with shame and trauma, highly recommend!
Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic Therapist
Quynh Nguyen, IFS & Somatic Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor AssociateLMHCA
Martha is a skilled and compassionate therapist that can help clients go deep and heal their traumas at the root levels. Her understanding and knowledge of how trauma works and manifests in your system is empowering and deeply impactful. Highly recommend!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (443) 436-2421
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (443) 436-2421

Location

Primary Location

Healing Wounds Psychotherapy

10055 Red Run Blvd.

Suite 200

Owings Mills, MD 21117

(443) 436-2421
"
Heal the long-term effects of childhood trauma that show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, overthinking, & relationship patterns.
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 436-2421
"
Heal the long-term effects of childhood trauma that show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, overthinking, & relationship patterns.
Photo of Martha Chica - Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships, Counselor, LCPC
Martha Chica- Trauma, Anxiety & Relationships
Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 436-2421