Teletherapy for Baltimore, MD

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

The Evening Gatha, one of my favorite Zen chants, has a line that goes "Time passes swiftly by and opportunity is lost." Ain't it the truth? I'm glad you are looking for a therapist to help you through the things that are holding you back. I work with independent ADULTS (sorry, work with children, teens, or couples is outside of my areas of expertise) who are ready to take an honest look at the trajectory of their lives. What better time than right now to make a course-correction? It's not going to be easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. A vital lifestyle is available to you. You just need to take the first step.

I am a psychologist specializing in CBT for anxiety, OCD and depression. CBT is an evidence-based therapy that is proven to help people overcome thinking patterns that cause distress and prevent them from living the life they want. As a scientist-practitioner, I am committed to providing evidence-based treatment, including CBT, mindfulness, ERP, and PE. However, science can only take us part of the way. Your expertise in your lived experience is needed to complete the journey to your therapeutic destination. For this reason, I will collaborate with you to tailor your therapy experience to your unique challenges, needs, and values.

Now accepting new clients! Are you struggling to heal after one, or many, traumatic events? You are not alone. Maybe you are feeling stuck, lonely, ashamed, or depressed. Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or tense. If any of this sounds like you, there is relief. There is healing. Shine the Light Counseling can help you find your light and allow it to shine again. Using a holistic approach, I weave in Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, somatic, mindfulness and art therapies, alongside traditional talk therapy. I believe that you can heal and find hope again.

You may be feeling stressed, isolated, down, or not your best self. You may want to respond well to things that are out of your control, enhance your self worth, and/or create healthier personal and professional boundaries. I am here to listen, affirm you, and work through challenges with you. Building relationships and creating trust can be difficult, so I provide a patient, open, respectful, and safe space for you. We will identify aspects of your life that you want to improve, develop a treatment plan, and build healthy skills and outlook.

I am a licensed psychologist in Baltimore with extensive experience providing psychotherapy to people from diverse backgrounds. My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes courage and commitment. Your needs are the centerpiece of therapy, and our relationship will provide you with the comfort to address them. Based on your particular thinking style and personality, I utilize psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and existential modalities.

Therapist for Moms with anxiety and depression trying to balance a career and motherhood. Are you a mom, working a demanding job, trying to build a successful career or a successful business? You are constantly overstimulated trying to divide your attention between children and their needs and reply to emails. Are you doubting your decision or the ability to "have it all"? Are you battling mom/wife guilt, lacking or not prioritizing self care, and harboring a little resentment? I get it and I can help.

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Are you tired of pretending "everything's fine", when it's not? Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty & courage. It takes guts to ask for help & face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up & true bravery to take action for lasting change. We often hit a wall in life & reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine & can guide you across? As we embark on this transformative journey, I will be here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your true potential.

We could all benefit from an outside perspective during life's stressors. I am here to listen, support, and empower you on your journey to clarity and making meaning from your experiences. Seeking support is a courageous step, not a sign of weakness.  Especially during the chaos, it can certainly be painful to feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn whether personally, professionally, or both.  My approach co-creates a judgment-free space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your inner strengths, and gently cultivate hope and resilience.

Welcome to this space - I see you! I see that you are ready to truly take care of yourself and prioritize your wellbeing. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or frustrated. You may experience difficulty at work, in your relationships, or in creating the next steps for your life. Together, we can help you identify what is holding you back, develop a plan to enhance your outlook and skills, and work together on creating more ease, stability, and happiness for you. Therapy is the only relationship in your life that is all about you. So, let's focus on what you want and need.

Accepting new clients in 2024! I work with those seeking to improve their quality of life and relationships. You may have experienced early life trauma you find is keeping you “stuck” and are highly motivated to develop tools and coping skills to process and manage trauma’s impact to lead a fuller life.

I view the therapeutic relationship as a site of healing, growth, and change. Taking a collaborative approach, I create a warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore aspects of your life that are calling to your attention. We'll work to identify places you’re feeling stuck, draw connections between past and present, and unearth the wisdom and healing potential within you. Along the way, we'll consider the stories you carry, your somatic experience, and whatever arises for you in the moment, all in service of coming into deeper relationship with yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MD, VA, & DC) specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I have a passion for helping others reach their highest self and offer a safe, comfortable, and culturally competent atmosphere. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, mood, psychosis, adjustment, and personality disorders. I also have worked with individuals impacted by co-occurring conditions. I also have extensive knowledge of MD Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and The Joint Commission.

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.

Mental health struggles can sometimes feel like our entire identity, but they’re not. You’re a person with a story, and I would love to hear it. Thoughts and emotions can weigh heavy on our minds, and my hope is to alleviate some of that burden by carrying it alongside you.

Although most people will experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem and relationship issues at some point in their life, some issues affect women differently and thus they need a different approach. Women deal with many unique issues like carrying the emotional burden in relationships, having different standards of physical beauty, being discriminated against at work, struggling with fertility issues, and experiencing interesectional racism. Women are often told to "deal with it" or that they are being too emotional, but I am here to tell you that your feelings are completely valid!

As a licensed therapist, I have over eight years of experience working with individuals and families of various ages and backgrounds in school, hospital and private practice settings. I currently focus my clinical work with preteens, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and life transitions. And, as a biracial (Asian/White) therapist, I am knowledgeable about unique identity issues for biracial/multiracial individuals and am passionate about supporting others in this area. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, and view clients as the experts of their own lives.

I feel honored to work with people navigating challenging life transitions, working through trauma, and coping with depression and anxiety.

Your past experiences do not define you! We can learn and grow through every experience--no matter how challenging or painful it might be. In the therapy room, I create a loving, safe space to truly explore your deepest inner workings, dreams, past hurts, desires, difficult feelings, and hopes for the future. I work with individuals, couples, and groups to help you become your best self and heal from experiences you may be struggling to overcome. Together we will build your capacity to be in relationship to yourself and others--to play, to grieve, to love, and to feel all your feelings.