CareFirst Therapists in Loyola, Baltimore, MD

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

I have been a therapist for many years, ( ~ 38-man I sound old) and have studied many theories and learned many therapeutic techniques, some more valuable than others. However, what's most important is the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. A client must come to trust their therapist, feel accepted and have faith that their therapist knows what they are doing clinically. That being said, I have found Cognitive Behavioral techniques,, EMDR for trauma, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and others effective.

Psychotherapy is a space to bring all the facets of your being for nonjudgmental exploration and compassionate inquiry. In therapy we collaborate to create a safe environment for your self-driven healing and change, and bring attention to your strengths, wounds, protective mechanisms, resources, and creativity. Engaging in the work of building insight into and tolerance for emotional and embodied experiences can lead to positive change in our lives and closer relationships with ourselves and others. In these ways therapy is a rewarding investment.

If you are ready for change in your life and are willing to do the work, then there is hope. I offer a safe, judgment-free environment, where you can feel comfortable to be yourself.

Take the steps to participate in your life the way you deeply want to participate. Come by yourself or come with your partner. Clear, goal-oriented psychotherapy will help. Enjoy your life more!

I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when it is strengths-based: identifying and nourishing each individual's inner strengths in order to help them heal and develop new capacities for growth. Using mindfulness and body-aware techniques, as well as gentle mental exploration and traditional psychotherapy, I see my work as guiding individuals to unlock their own innate capacity to heal.

Imagine relaxing the grip of the painful past and the scary future. Imagine letting go of limiting stories and habits, and learning to welcome experiences and thoughts with curiosity and appreciation, instead of rigidity and dread. Imagine learning to befriend your feelings, investigate your beliefs, recognize your strengths, and move toward your values, building on what already works. Imagine learning these new skills and attitudes with a compassionate, light-hearted therapist.

My professional training is in nursing, psychology, pastoral counseling, and Jungian Psychoanalysis. This unique background gives me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. The goal is to help my clients recognize, appreciate and cultivate their inner life; to be their whole and best self! I have a diverse practice that includes people of various ages and cultures. I explore the unconscious through dreams, fantasies and imagination. I also perform Association Experiment for those who face stubborn creative blocks.

We can't always control what life brings our way, but we can choose how we respond to it. I enjoy helping people reconnect with their natural wisdom in the midst of life's challenges. My goal is to help my clients gain awareness of what is already working in their lives and what patterns and habits have become outdated or self-defeating. A situation, problem or symptom that appears unworkable or overwhelming can offer the key to its own healing when held with gentle, inquisitive attention.

For new Social Workers: Your degree hasn’t prepared you for everything. Perhaps you’re drowning at your new agency and afraid to ask for help. Or you need supervision to sit for the Maryland, Virginia, or DC clinical licensing exam, but your agency lacks the required supervision certification. I give you the confidence and tools you need to become the clinician you dreamed you’d be. With passion, experience, and supervision certification, I will mentor and nurture your professional growth to help you create a thriving, rewarding career.

We often do not prioritize giving ourselves the time and space to explore what is going on within us and untangle our emotions. In a fast-paced world, it is important that we create the time to do so and reflect on what parts of the self we're neglecting that need compassionate care. My goal is to create that safe space while helping you tend to your heart, mind, and body on your journey towards healing. I aim to help clients find and build on their inner strengths, while learning to manage intense emotions, grow self-esteem and stronger boundaries, heal wounds, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of strength and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be communicated with throughout the therapy process.

It is my privilege to work with clients ages 18 and older in a compassionate, safe, non judgmental environment. It is my hope that through counseling the client will achieve a sense of peace and well being in their lives. I work with individuals incorporating a variety of approaches to facilitate mental and emotional healing.

Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Do you feel weighed down by past experiences or struggle with unhealthy patterns? Or are you simply going through a change in your life and need someone to talk to? We all need support sometimes and reaching out for help is a very courageous thing to do. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, we will work together in a non-judgemental environment to help you heal, discover, thrive, and make changes. I utilize client-centered approaches to therapy and always listen carefully to what you want and need. NOTE: I currently have a waitlist for daytime openings - please email me to be added.

Therapy can be a powerful tool to help people who have been struggling with anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction. These struggles may have been recent, or they may reflect traumatic experiences or parts of our lives that have been problematic for many years. I work with adults of all ages--individuals and couples--to help them understand what has brought them to this point in their lives.

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I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults and older adolescents facing anxiety, life transitions, stress and relationship issues. I help clients understand the challenges they face and make changes that improve their quality of life. In my experience, this process helps individuals develop greater self esteem, improve communication skills, feel happier and gain a sense of hope.

Now Offering Board Approved Supervision and EMDR Consulting! 4/14/22-I am at capacity but please email to seek services from other trauma informed providers at our office. I offer evidenced based trauma treatment while also building a safe and nurturing relationship. I am most suited to treat clients with trauma histories that impact current ability to thrive. I seek to empower clients to own their stories of overcoming. I am best matched with clients who are willing and somewhat ready to work on resolving trauma while seeking day to day recovery from process addictions, substance abuse, or disconnection from others.

My goal is to enable you to make meaningful changes in your life that free you from inner conflict. Difficult relationships can seem insurmountable, however, gaining insight into yourself and others can breathe new light into a relationship. I can teach you breathing, mindfulness exercises, meditation and energy psychology to help reduce your anxiety and nurture yourself in times of stress. I use EMDR therapy to alleviate physical and emotional residuals of personal and family trauma. If interested, we can explore how Buddhist concepts dovetail with psychotherapy. Please contact me by email to schedule an appointment or consultation