Therapists in Baltimore, MD

My clients are unique individuals that become the central focus in our work together. By teaching practical application of therapeutic skills, clients are able to work on achieving personal goals in their everyday life. We collaborate to identify patterns of thought and behaviors that may underlie roadblocks to success, making desired changes to sustain achievement of your positive life goals. I integrate approaches and methods to fit your needs, working to support the development of a resilient core sense of identity, allowing you to continually and successfully address life concerns during and after treatment.

Do you feel unleashed potential deep within that you have not yet been able to manifest? Do you wish to dive deeper into your therapy process? Are you seeking deep, inner healing, rather than just symptom management? Is your inner artist, writer, musician, inner-child, explorer, or wanderer longing for release from within? If so, you may have found your place here. With nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping you heal from wounded childhood attachment, pre-verbal trauma, life change and transition, depression, anxiety, and stress. I welcome fellow humans, travelers, and aliens alike, ages 5 and up.

When it comes to developing more effective means to obtain our desired outcomes, we have all created conditioned patterns early in life that were designed by our very young psyches as our best bet to never feel certain painful experiences again. These patterns were likely adaptive when we were children but they come at a cost for us as adults, leading us to live smaller than our heart’s truest desires. My ideal client is ready to travel into his/her own heart, to learn how to listen and honor the wisdom inherent therein creating their best, most fulfilling life.

** WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW APPOINTMENTS** Therapy is great way to begin looking at your patterns, past behaviors, and current situation in order to make that change. We can help you look into what you are experiencing, understand why it is happening, and figure out how to make changes for a deeper and more satisfying life. ​Many clients we see deal with depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, lack of meaning, or other life issues. Whether you are experiencing any of these issues or just feel a general need for a change, call us and see if therapy is right for you.

I’m so glad you found me! Please read more about my practice at www.growthandhealing.net. Today you are one step closer to feeling more empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As you make the decision to start therapy you are choosing to improve the quality of your life by learning more about yourself and your relationships. I believe that a client's own unique strengths and insight, along with my guidance, can provide the tools needed to achieve these goals and BECOME who you want to be.

Accepting new clients! - Feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of starting therapy? As your therapist I hope to make it easier by bringing nonjudgmental curiosity, empathy, and humor to your healing process. Therapy should prioritize earning your trust and creating a space where you can safely explore your own emotions. I aim to guide individuals through processing uncomfortable emotions, disruptive thoughts, and negative patterns at a pace that is decided together. When necessary, I can take a more practical approach that infuses mental health education and effective coping strategies if you prefer more structure. I follow your lead!

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, many children, teens, and adults may be experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to help regain a sense of grounding and clarity within their lives. Through the use of person centered Art Therapy, my clients will use non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have had or are experiencing childhood trauma, chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.

I believe that therapy is an opportunity for deep and lasting transformation. I work with clients to build insight and skills that allow for fulfilling relationships, satisfying work, and deep joy in all aspects of life. I provide psychotherapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with folks who identify as neurodivergent, and frequently work with partners of neurodivergent folks who identify as neurotypical.

I get it! Your most precious resources, (time, money and attention) are already stretched thin and you're not sure how talking to someone will help. For many, considering therapy brings up worries about inadequacy, fear of judgement, or worse...that it means you're crazy! Because I'm professional, I'll say, "That's non-sense!" Once we know each other a bit better, I might choose a more casual and colorful phrase. But regardless of how I word it, my overall philosophy is that you're human, you're NOT crazy, and above all, you're resilient!

Vicki is a certified licensed clinical Social Worker. Over the last 20 years, Vicki has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups. Vicki has held positions at a local hospital, crisis center and other clinical settings in and around the Baltimore area. Vicki has advanced training in CBT in treatment of PTSD, substance abuse, treating anxiety, depression and other mood disturbances. Vicki specializes in relationship issues, employment and academic issues, grief, loss and caregiver issues. Vicki offers tools to enhance and strengthen communication skills and offers tangible strategies to those dealing with depression, anxiety and other life challenges or stressors.

No one gets through life without some degree of pain and suffering. Whether you are dealing with life long issues, or have suddenly found yourself struggling, you will find I provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing therapeutic setting where we can work together to help you resolve problems, gain insight, learn skills, and make changes for the better. My background includes therapy work at the Intensive Outpatient Program for adults in crisis at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in the Community Psychiatry Program where I conducted both individual and group therapy.