Couples Counseling Therapists in Columbia, MD

Finding the "right match" in a therapist can feel impossible. Whether it's your first time looking, or even when it's your second, third, or fourth time after another not-so-great experience. Failed attempts can lead to feeling uneasy of making more attempts, and counseling may feel less attainable or even worse… increase stress. I believe therapy works well when it is a collaborative process. Finding a therapist you trust is key, as I see the relationship between therapist and client as the foundation for authentic growth. Therapy is most beneficial when people feel safe and challenged.

I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.

Unfortunately, I am not currently accepting new clients at this time. So much of our daily life involves interactions and relationships with others. Often these relationships are affecting us more than we realize and may cause difficulties in the home, at work or socially. I am here to help families, couples , and individuals understand how to better manage their challenges such as depression, anxiety, personal loss, infidelity, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues. As a couples and family therapist, I am experienced and trained to focus on relational issues as well as the everyday struggles of the individual.