Therapists in Clarksville, MD

I believe that counseling is a collaborative effort. I will work closely with you to help you determine what is causing you the most distress. I am committed to providing a secure, non-judgmental relationship. Together we can plan a course of transformation.

Life is not always a walk in the park. Stress, worry, & concern can feel overwhelming to the point that things feel out of control. I find it very important to allow a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic space for clients to feel welcomed and comfortable. I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland that provides individual counseling services to adults and adolescents. I have experience working with individuals seeking help due to increased anxiety, depression, substance abuse concerns, trauma, communication /relationship challenges, grief & loss, and general life challenges.

Currently accepting new clients. I began my work in the trauma field while interning at a domestic violence shelter and have since held positions in the field doing crisis work, case management, group facilitation, and therapy. I have worked with children, individual adults, and families. I assisted in facilitating family meetings, therapeutic treatment groups, and provided community-based services for people impacted by trauma. I have provided services in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long and short-term interventions.

I specialize in the clinical treatment of women, their children and families. Women are unique from any other clinical group and deserve to get individualized services tailored to meet their needs. My goal is to empower women, help alleviate their symptoms and address their personal goals for wellness. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, respected and supported.

Therapy opens a door to new awareness and growth as we give ourselves permission to understand our needs and feelings. It has been an honor for me to be a part of this process and to witness the courage, integrity and resiliency of the human spirit. Over the last several decades, I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families, helping them to identify the blind spots we sometimes have that block our inner truths. I have been privileged to guide this process by creating a safe space and facilitating the hard work of self exploration and self revelation that leads to improved self care.

We all have challenges in our lives and sometimes they lead to feelings of stress, sadness, loss, loneliness and dissatisfaction. Whether you are an adult or the parent of a child struggling with these feelings - you deserve to feel better. I believe that during these difficult times support, understanding and validation can help you to begin to establish goals and address your issues. Using a variety of modalities that include CBT, mindfulness, play therapy and family systems theory we can work together to achieve your goals and create a personal "tool box" of strategies to help you now and in the future.

Life is challenging and ever-changing. You may find you need someone to help you navigate through these life transitions. Parenting can be a challenge, especially if you have a child diagnosed with autism, developmental delays or intellectual delays. As adults, you are trying to manage it all. It can be harder when you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, bipolar disorder or addictions. It is time for you to take care of yourself. We will build on your strengths and help you to find ways to meet your needs.

Client: "I wish I had more personal power." In our society, so many of us are feeling a lack of connection to ourselves and others. Our purpose in the world may seem murky, like we are going through the motions of life without the sense of thriving that we know is possible. We recall times when we could laugh together with friends over a dinner of delivery pizzas, a sense of community being our priority. And whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other symptoms, it often comes down to personal power. That feeling that you have an influence, both within yourself, and in the world.

I strongly believe in the value of therapy and I feel privileged to be a part of the healing community. I strive to empower you to make healthy changes that will positively impact your life. I work with sensitivity and warmth to create an accepting environment where you can feel safe and free to explore your thoughts and feelings despite how difficult or painful they might be. At times, your life may seem out of balance, whether the issues pertain to home, work, or relationships. My goal is to help you find the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I specialize in the healing of trauma.

Psychotherapy is a unique opportunity for clients to explore personal growth work, clarify goals, improve self esteem, reduce stress and better understand themselves and their relationships with others. For 25 years, I've provided counseling for children, adolescents and adults dealing with a range of personal, emotional and mental health issues. In a quiet, relaxed setting, I work with clients to develop effective communication, decision making and problem solving skills to deal with challenges they face. I incorporate extensive training in cognitive, behavioral, dialectical and family therapy as well as relaxing breathing, storytelling and metaphors to help clients achieve more balanced, fulfilling lives.

Quarantining at home 24/7 with your spouse is bringing significant challenges to your relationship. The things that got under your skin in the past are now magnified to new heights. You are stressed out enough about the virus and now your marriage is stressing you out more. This is a tough time for everyone across the globe. The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives and right now our relationships are being taxed like never before. But this can be a time of reconnection and growth for both of you, as well as a win win for your relationship.

I am a compassionate couples therapist, certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2. My approach emphasizes positive and open communication between partners, and I strive to give my couples tools to manage conflict so that it's not destructive to the relationship. I welcome couples to my practice who need a thoughtful, honest, and supportive therapist to work through issues and problems. For more information, please visit howardcountymarriagecounseling.com.

Each and every person is incredibly unique, so I work hard to collaborate with you to create individualized treatment to learn how to modify thoughts and behaviors, increase skill to improve self awareness, self concept, relationship effectiveness, and to decrease impulsive and non effective decision making. I strongly promote non-judgmental mindfulness to achieve meaningful and effective change. This is emphasized to increase growth, recovery, and balance in accordance with your short and long term goals.

I believe that we are all on our own journey through life and that the right journey for one person isn't necessarily the right journey for another. My job as a counselor isn't to tell you which one to take; it's to help you remove the roadblocks from your journey in an effort to make your choices in the future clearer for you. In order for counseling to be successful, the counselor and the client need to have a good connection to each other, and I strive to begin forming that connection from the very first meeting. I've worked with a wide variety of clients. Contact me and lets see how we can work together.