""I've been anxious for a long time. I used to be able to manage, but I feel like I've lost control. I worry that I'm going crazy, or that something inside of me is broken. I just want all of this to stop. I want to feel calmer and more confident. I want to look to the future with interest and optimism, rather than with fear and hopelessness. I've tried everything, including medication, but nothing has worked in a lasting way. I feel I'm running out of options, and that scares me.""
""I've been anxious for a long time. I used to be able to manage, but I feel like I've lost control. I worry that I'm going crazy, or that something inside of me is broken. I just want all of this to stop. I want to feel calmer and more confident. I want to look to the future with interest and optimism, rather than with fear and hopelessness. I've tried everything, including medication, but nothing has worked in a lasting way. I feel I'm running out of options, and that scares me.""
"[Thank you for your interest, however, I will be on maternity leave March 20-June 2019 and can only accommodate new clients on a short term basis. ] I have an eclectic approach in terms of therapy models. I believe every individual benefits from a different combination of techniques. As an individual grows and changes techniques must be adapted and change as well. My primary training is in cognitive behavioral therapy but I have done a lot of work with trauma, mindfulness, Adlerian, positive psychology, play therapy, etc. "
"[Thank you for your interest, however, I will be on maternity leave March 20-June 2019 and can only accommodate new clients on a short term basis. ] I have an eclectic approach in terms of therapy models. I believe every individual benefits from a different combination of techniques. As an individual grows and changes techniques must be adapted and change as well. My primary training is in cognitive behavioral therapy but I have done a lot of work with trauma, mindfulness, Adlerian, positive psychology, play therapy, etc. "
"As a trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I'm here to help you learn how to self-soothe when you feel overwhelmed so you don't turn to self-destructive behaviors. From there, you will learn to process your thoughts and feelings in healthier ways, end the cycle of self-harming behaviors, and fully recover from whatever your mental health concerns may be. From grief and loss to neglect and abuse, most individuals experience some form of trauma to some degree or another. While not everyone suffers acutely from this, many do. If this sounds like you, I'm here to help. "
"As a trauma therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, I'm here to help you learn how to self-soothe when you feel overwhelmed so you don't turn to self-destructive behaviors. From there, you will learn to process your thoughts and feelings in healthier ways, end the cycle of self-harming behaviors, and fully recover from whatever your mental health concerns may be. From grief and loss to neglect and abuse, most individuals experience some form of trauma to some degree or another. While not everyone suffers acutely from this, many do. If this sounds like you, I'm here to help. "
"Taking the first step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and sharing painful feelings and experiences is an act of great trust. I help my clients to become aware of patterns and dynamics in relationships, life choices, and sense of self, along with the emotions and beliefs that underlie them, so they can choose new paths that more closely match their values."
"Taking the first step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and sharing painful feelings and experiences is an act of great trust. I help my clients to become aware of patterns and dynamics in relationships, life choices, and sense of self, along with the emotions and beliefs that underlie them, so they can choose new paths that more closely match their values."
"Congratulations! You have made the first step on your journey to intentionally living your best life. I am glad you are taking measures to take care of yourself and your well-being. My philosophy of therapy focuses on highlighting strengths and practicing compassion with patience as we work on the growth areas of your life. My approach is warm, transparent, and strategic. I specialize in pre-marital therapy, challenges with adolescents, career issues, and childhood trauma. My office is conveniently located in SE Baltimore with parking. If you would like to schedule a free phone consultation, please email me with available times."
"Congratulations! You have made the first step on your journey to intentionally living your best life. I am glad you are taking measures to take care of yourself and your well-being. My philosophy of therapy focuses on highlighting strengths and practicing compassion with patience as we work on the growth areas of your life. My approach is warm, transparent, and strategic. I specialize in pre-marital therapy, challenges with adolescents, career issues, and childhood trauma. My office is conveniently located in SE Baltimore with parking. If you would like to schedule a free phone consultation, please email me with available times."
"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."
"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."
""Building Compassionate Relationships"
Do you and your spouse struggle with miscommunication and conflict? Do you sometimes feel out of control of your life and relationship? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression?
In our busy and complex world, maintaining strong, supportive relationships and a healthy mindset is key to a satisfying life. With collaboration and respect, I support clients in developing strategies to manage their lives. I work with each client to build on their strengths and to identify and achieve life goals."
""Building Compassionate Relationships"
Do you and your spouse struggle with miscommunication and conflict? Do you sometimes feel out of control of your life and relationship? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression?
In our busy and complex world, maintaining strong, supportive relationships and a healthy mindset is key to a satisfying life. With collaboration and respect, I support clients in developing strategies to manage their lives. I work with each client to build on their strengths and to identify and achieve life goals."
"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. "
"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. "
"My professional training is in nursing,psychology and pastoral counseling. This unique background has given me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. I have a diverse private practice working with a variety of age groups and mental health issues. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families dealing with issues such as adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD,anger management and behavioral problems. Other areas of specialization include couples counseling, issues related to addictions and grief counseling."
"My professional training is in nursing,psychology and pastoral counseling. This unique background has given me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. I have a diverse private practice working with a variety of age groups and mental health issues. I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families dealing with issues such as adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD,anger management and behavioral problems. Other areas of specialization include couples counseling, issues related to addictions and grief counseling."
"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. Most recently I was employed at the Intensive Outpatient Program for adults in crisis at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in the Community Psychiatry Program. My work there involved both individual and group therapy."
"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. Most recently I was employed at the Intensive Outpatient Program for adults in crisis at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in the Community Psychiatry Program. My work there involved both individual and group therapy."
"We all have our struggles and experience the pain and hardships that are a part of life. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a reaction to a traumatic event or perhaps you are simply hoping to feel happier, more connected and more present in your life. Psychotherapy can support you in creating the life that you want by helping you to enhance coping skills, clarify values and purpose, increase your ability to handle difficult thoughts and emotions and cultivate wisdom, insight and self-compassion. I offer therapy that is active, strengths-based and collaborative. "
"We all have our struggles and experience the pain and hardships that are a part of life. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a reaction to a traumatic event or perhaps you are simply hoping to feel happier, more connected and more present in your life. Psychotherapy can support you in creating the life that you want by helping you to enhance coping skills, clarify values and purpose, increase your ability to handle difficult thoughts and emotions and cultivate wisdom, insight and self-compassion. I offer therapy that is active, strengths-based and collaborative. "
"I am a therapist with 7 years of practice within the realm of Clinical Social Work and over ten years experience in the Human Service profession. I am experienced in working with adolescents, families and adults from a holistic, resiliency and trauma informed perspective. My areas of specialty include: adolescent behavioral issues, anger management, stress management, ADD/ADHD, gender identity concerns and other issues related to the LGBT community. My services include individual and family therapy. My therapeutic approach, while eclectic, is specific to the client while utilizing cognitive and behavioral techniques (CBT)."
"I am a therapist with 7 years of practice within the realm of Clinical Social Work and over ten years experience in the Human Service profession. I am experienced in working with adolescents, families and adults from a holistic, resiliency and trauma informed perspective. My areas of specialty include: adolescent behavioral issues, anger management, stress management, ADD/ADHD, gender identity concerns and other issues related to the LGBT community. My services include individual and family therapy. My therapeutic approach, while eclectic, is specific to the client while utilizing cognitive and behavioral techniques (CBT)."
"How long has it been since you've felt joy? Have you ever felt empty, as though a part of you is missing? Are you often disappointed in your relationships? In an effort to fill the void, do you find yourself turning to food, overworking, or shopping, but without relief? Are you so hard on yourself that you find it difficult to risk change? In our very busy world, we often lose touch with ourselves and our own healing abilities. We can often feel as though we're caught up in a whirlwind, helpless to get out."
"How long has it been since you've felt joy? Have you ever felt empty, as though a part of you is missing? Are you often disappointed in your relationships? In an effort to fill the void, do you find yourself turning to food, overworking, or shopping, but without relief? Are you so hard on yourself that you find it difficult to risk change? In our very busy world, we often lose touch with ourselves and our own healing abilities. We can often feel as though we're caught up in a whirlwind, helpless to get out."
"I have been practicing in the mental health profession since 1973 using recognized best practices for the assessment & treatment of behavioral health issues. I have been accepted in state & federal courts as a clinical & forensic mental health expert in both criminal & civil court proceedings for both defense & prosecution. The focus of our practice is upon providing client focused behavioral health care services which are results driven to a wide range client base. I am a nationally & internationally recognized published author & provide training services on a frequent basis. NBSC employs a net work of mental health experts providing specialty mental health services to our clients."
"I have been practicing in the mental health profession since 1973 using recognized best practices for the assessment & treatment of behavioral health issues. I have been accepted in state & federal courts as a clinical & forensic mental health expert in both criminal & civil court proceedings for both defense & prosecution. The focus of our practice is upon providing client focused behavioral health care services which are results driven to a wide range client base. I am a nationally & internationally recognized published author & provide training services on a frequent basis. NBSC employs a net work of mental health experts providing specialty mental health services to our clients."
"Why do most people come to a therapist in the first place? Because they want a better life. It's a brave thing to do- to realize that you want more for yourself and to take the step to begin making that wish a reality. Sometimes people come to me with a specific problem, and sometimes just because they're tired of feeling disappointed with life. Whatever the reason, we begin the process by sitting down together and looking at what is bothering you."
"Why do most people come to a therapist in the first place? Because they want a better life. It's a brave thing to do- to realize that you want more for yourself and to take the step to begin making that wish a reality. Sometimes people come to me with a specific problem, and sometimes just because they're tired of feeling disappointed with life. Whatever the reason, we begin the process by sitting down together and looking at what is bothering you."
"I am a client centered therapist which means that the client is leading the process of change and is the expert on what is going on in their life. My role as the therapist is to provided the process to effect the change. This process I believe occurs most frequently in the context of a supportive, trusting relationship, and I am skilled at building rapport with people in tough situations. The ideal client would be someone who is interested in identifying and working towards their goals. Finding a good match with a therapist is an important decision."
"I am a client centered therapist which means that the client is leading the process of change and is the expert on what is going on in their life. My role as the therapist is to provided the process to effect the change. This process I believe occurs most frequently in the context of a supportive, trusting relationship, and I am skilled at building rapport with people in tough situations. The ideal client would be someone who is interested in identifying and working towards their goals. Finding a good match with a therapist is an important decision."
"An environment free of judgment is where the work begins. As a psychotherapist, I believe that providing a safe, comfortable and judgment free environment offers the opportunity to make life changes. For the past 15 years, I have provided individual and group therapy for adults and older adults dealing with relationship stress, family problems, life transitions and adjustments, trauma, substance use, depression and other mood illnesses, stress and anxiety. I have extensive experience working with families and friends who have been affected by a loved one that suffers from a chronic mental illness."
"An environment free of judgment is where the work begins. As a psychotherapist, I believe that providing a safe, comfortable and judgment free environment offers the opportunity to make life changes. For the past 15 years, I have provided individual and group therapy for adults and older adults dealing with relationship stress, family problems, life transitions and adjustments, trauma, substance use, depression and other mood illnesses, stress and anxiety. I have extensive experience working with families and friends who have been affected by a loved one that suffers from a chronic mental illness."
"I am experienced in coaching adolescents and adults through the therapeutic process via an individual, couple or family dynamic. I have experience treating clients who suffer with depression, anxiety, identity crisis, anger-management difficulties, infidelity, attachment difficulties and low self-worth. My true passion is engaging couples who have lost one another in the journey of life; helping them to identify maladaptive communication patterns, boundaries or general needs that may be impeding them from enjoying their time together."
"I am experienced in coaching adolescents and adults through the therapeutic process via an individual, couple or family dynamic. I have experience treating clients who suffer with depression, anxiety, identity crisis, anger-management difficulties, infidelity, attachment difficulties and low self-worth. My true passion is engaging couples who have lost one another in the journey of life; helping them to identify maladaptive communication patterns, boundaries or general needs that may be impeding them from enjoying their time together."
"After working for over 30 years with individuals across all stages of the life span, I have come to believe that we are all wired for health in our relationships with self and others. In keeping with this premise, I employ a collaborative therapeutic style marked by warmth, empathy and respect. My therapeutic approach draws heavily from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, emotion focused therapy, somatic work and mindfulness. This integration combines current psychological knowledge and techniques with ancient wisdom in order to support clients as they move towards a restoration of well being in their minds, bodies and relationships."
"After working for over 30 years with individuals across all stages of the life span, I have come to believe that we are all wired for health in our relationships with self and others. In keeping with this premise, I employ a collaborative therapeutic style marked by warmth, empathy and respect. My therapeutic approach draws heavily from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, emotion focused therapy, somatic work and mindfulness. This integration combines current psychological knowledge and techniques with ancient wisdom in order to support clients as they move towards a restoration of well being in their minds, bodies and relationships."
"Note: I am currently available by appointment on Mondays only. I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals, couples and families for almost a decade. My expertise is in adjustment and trauma related disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety, particularly in adolescents and young adults. My empathic, creative approach allows me to pay close attention to the narratives and repeating patterns in my clients’ lives and to develop an individualized plan of action."
"Note: I am currently available by appointment on Mondays only. I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals, couples and families for almost a decade. My expertise is in adjustment and trauma related disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety, particularly in adolescents and young adults. My empathic, creative approach allows me to pay close attention to the narratives and repeating patterns in my clients’ lives and to develop an individualized plan of action."
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