CareFirst Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Do you want to feel seen, heard, respected, and not judged? Be Yourself Therapy Services allow you to “BE YOURSELF” in a non-judgmental space and provides you with the potential to open a world of incredible growth and healing.

Now accepting out-of-pocket "off-hours" clients/appointments, reach out if interested! If you're reading this, ask yourself a question: Do I struggle with connecting to others? Do I know how to connect with myself? Do I find myself feeling misunderstood by others? Do I struggle communicating what I really think or really feel? There is a saying, "Memento Mori", which roughly translates to "Remember that you have to die". While this may seem morbid on the surface, it's actually a call to arms for the importance of living while we can! It speaks to the value of deep meaning in life, and truly living a life of substance.

There is no doubt that these are stressful times. You may have been struggling with anxiety or depression for a while or may find that this is a new experience brought on by recent events. Perhaps you find yourself staring off into space, losing time, or you feel disconnected from everyone including yourself. You wonder if you're going crazy. When you try to talk with friends or family about what you are going through it doesn't help because they don’t get it or they are struggling too. Whatever the problem is, it is interfering with your life, your relationships, and your feelings about yourself and you are ready to get some help.

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you no longer recognize yourself? Have depression, anxiety, illness, or life stressors made it difficult to be true to yourself or live an authentic life? Through therapy, you can learn to break free of patterns that are keeping you stuck. You will learn to ride the waves of change that are an inevitable part of life. You will build your ability to recognize what can and cannot be changed, and learn to sit with difficult emotions. You will develop the skill to respond skillfully when life does not go according to plan, and will gain the confidence to create a life built around your values.

I am a queer identified clinical social worker who is dedicated to supporting queer, trans and gender-diverse youth, adolescents, adults and families. I have extensive experience in working with individuals who are navigating their sexuality and/or gender identity, as well as providing family support. I approach therapy from a liberation-focused framework, focusing on your strengths and identifying and confronting oppression-based and/or structural barriers. I provide gender affirming surgical evaluations and letters free of charge.

We all have challenges; sometimes our attempts to solve them on our own aren’t getting the results we’d hoped for. At times like these, it can seem as if we’ve lost our way, and we feel stuck, stressed and alone. You aren't alone – a supportive counseling relationship is powerful and life-changing when you are heard, understood, and accepted. Coming from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, I use a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and coaching. We can work together to discover your strengths, learn new coping skills and find ways to bring meaning and direction to your life.