Teletherapy for Maryland

Life comes with many complex challenges. Sometimes we feel alone or inadequate and experience difficulty being fully authentic with others. Other times, we lack the necessary support, or open ourselves up to being hurt by others. Mental health is strongly influenced by our ability to get our needs met. Psychotherapy is a process where we take a close look at your needs, including the thoughts and feelings you have when you feel stuck. By identifying, fleshing out and contextualizing your reactions, we gain a deeper and nuanced understanding of you. This process will help you find freedom of choice and greater fulfillment.

****NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** (Email me for a quicker response!) You’re stressed and struggling with the past, present, and the future. Your mind is racing and you’re overwhelmed. You just want things to get better -- and now. Maybe you've even tried counseling before, but never with any lasting changes. Should I try again? Are you ready to find a new way? What would it be like if you could leave all that stress and anxiety behind? What would it be like to experience new momentum for your life - on a regular basis?

Exhausted, sad, angry or overwhelmed? When in the throes of negative feelings, it’s often easy to forget that they serve as signposts for boundary violations or unmet needs. Just as hunger, cold and other uncomfortable sensations shift to a sense of comfort or satisfaction when the need is met, emotional distress likewise transitions to a sense of fullness, wholeness or connectedness whenever the needs which underlie it are met.

Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment.

Rapport is critical for the therapeutic setting; without a positive connection, therapy is a difficult road. Therapists should provide a meaningful experience, which includes a safe place to share. I believe I need to provide a nonjudgmental environment to help healing. My role as a therapist is working with clients to improve their insight, identify triggers, manage life’s dilemmas and help them manage their symptoms. The goal is to help clients identify what is needed, be it, love, joy, peace, self-control, self-image and/or happiness, I meet my clients "right where they are" w/o judgment, but with clinical insight & experience.

I am happy to serve anyone who needs help working through issues that have made their life more complicated or harder to deal with. I have helped people cope with grief and loss of loved ones, struggles in their relationship, or just the every day hardships that make it more difficult to get up and deal with the world.

Integrated Mental Wellness is an approach combining traditional approaches to mental health such as talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, medications with other modalities that together more comprehensively support wellbeing. Wellness has many domains including relationships/community, health/diet/physical activity, creativity, meaning/spirituality. This approach addresses a whole person as a unique individual attempting to deal in their own ways with their challenges.

Feeling stressed about university or life as a young adult? Overwhelmed by the world's challenges or looking for balance? I'm here to help! Together, we'll create a therapy plan just for you, tackling the emotional weight of being a young adult. Let's find your passion and purpose again. Build resilience, gain clarity, and feel stronger. Your thoughts and ideas deserve the best support.

Understanding the source of our mental health concerns can be complex but finding healing doesn't have to be. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and grief. Unwanted or compulsive behaviors, addictions, and troubled relationships. Whatever mental health concerns are disrupting your life, they likely have a variety of causes - oppressive societal systems, abusive relationships, traumatic life events, or any number of physiological diversity or disorder (neurological, hormonal, genetic, etc.). If you're reading this you're ready to take back control of your mental health and make steps toward healing.

I provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. The psychological evaluations are in two specialized areas: immigration cases and psychoeducational. The psychotherapy takes the form of individual, couples, family or group sessions. I have over 15 years of experience working closely with immigrants who require evaluation of their functioning or the functioning of their family members, for the purposes of an immigration petition. These evaluations include filing for asylum, extreme hardship impacting families of immigrants, domestic abuse petitions and waiver of citizenship exam.

I have been in practice for over 15 years treating people with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, in these communities; HIV infected or affected, immigrants, at-risk adolescents, incarcerated adult males, parents with parenting challenges, couples who want to succeed in life and have resistance to their own success. As a Substance Abuse Professional, I perform Alcohol use assessments. I am a Certified Employee Assistance Professional who assists those who are having challenges at their workplaces.

Are unresolved feelings of trauma, pain, or loss clouding your days and nights? If you find yourself haunted by past experiences, doubting your worth, or losing sight of your dreams, you're not alone. Complex trauma or PTSD often manifests as long-term depression, anxiety, challenges in relationships, difficulty concentrating, and increased sensitivity. It's a heavy burden to carry, but there's hope. With the right support, you can find your way back to joy and reclaim your hope for the future.

Being a teenager is tough. Navigating school and home, extracurriculars and relationships with ever developing brains and bodies, emotions and perspectives, relationships and identities, distractions and temptations, can lead to anxiety and fear, confusion and loneliness, disorientation, frustration, anger even hopelessness. Parents, teachers, coaches and friends aren’t always the people to help, and sometimes you get to a point when you know you can’t do it alone...

Are you or your child/teen having issues with attention/executive functioning (i.e., time management, organization, task completion)? Having trouble staying focused, being organized, motivated, or often becoming anxious? Struggling to get homework or work tasks completed? Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or on edge frequently? If so, I am able to assist by providing therapy, ADHD/executive functioning coaching, and/or assessment services in order to identify difficulties and work collaboratively to help you or your loved one thrive in life.

Mark believes that individuals are uniquely gifted with a purpose to seek self-actualization and contentment to optimize intrapersonal wellness. He attributes the complexities of humanity to have enabled him to implement or utilize an eclectic approach to counseling. A therapeutic process is a safe place for individuals to learn more about themselves, mental health awareness, and spiritual connection. As noted within the inner-person, counseling requires a commitment to address cognitive and emotional deficits to seek wellness to promote a healthy balanced lifestyle.

Are you or a loved one feeling stressed? Overwhelmed by unwanted intrusive thoughts or negative thoughts? Do you want to learn skills that can help you navigate difficult situations or how to manage your intense emotions? My goal is to help you overcome challenges, promote personal growth, and build a more fulfilling life. My approach to treatment combines empathy and a strong relationship with science-backed techniques and practical skill-building. We work together to set goals and a personalized treatment plan. Throughout therapy, I aim to increase your confidence in handling challenges and instill hope that change is possible.

Just think of me as your "Behavioral Health Superhero". Superheroes see what's beneath the surface... what's behind your mask... the motivation behind your behavior. But that's not enough. Let's join forces so that you can discover these realities for yourself. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to discover your superpowers and learn to use them for your good. Here is where I come in. Together, we will practice the powers of forgiveness and embracing change. This will not come easy in today's society, with the world at our fingertips.

You may have thought about getting some counseling or coaching for a while. Please set your worries aside. There's not a person alive who couldn't benefit from professional guidance from time to time. Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, sadness, anger, a loss of meaning in life, or a difficult relationship, I could be of help. Also, if you simply want to have less stress, a better marriage or improved motivation, I can help. While I do not accept insurance, my office will give you a claim form that you can submit to your insurer. Importantly, I also offer a sliding fee scale for consultation and coaching.

If you found this page it's because you're contemplating getting help for yourself or a loved one. Congratulations on taking the next step! It takes bravery and honesty to face our challenges. The good news is your life can and will be better. With our shared commitment to your growth and success we can work together to help you live the life you've always dreamed of and that you deserve. I’m licensed in Maryland, NY and NJ. Call me for a free consult today with any questions you have.