Art Therapy in Monrovia, MD
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist.
It feels welcoming to work with me. I try to create a safe environment for clients to work on improving their coping skills in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession to help people and then my aunt introduced me to pursuing a counseling career.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist.
It feels welcoming to work with me. I try to create a safe environment for clients to work on improving their coping skills in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession to help people and then my aunt introduced me to pursuing a counseling career.
I have over 14 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a Level 1 and Level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz Institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues. I have run several groups for adults and for teens in the Montgomery County school system. I offer video and sessions.
I have over 14 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a Level 1 and Level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz Institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues. I have run several groups for adults and for teens in the Montgomery County school system. I offer video and sessions.
Is your child having difficulty expressing their emotions, experiencing frequent and intense temper outbursts, struggling with peer relationships, or coping with a traumatic event? Are you uncertain about the best way to support them?
With 17 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders—including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—I am committed to helping children and their families navigate these challenges. I provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment where growth and healing can take place.
Is your child having difficulty expressing their emotions, experiencing frequent and intense temper outbursts, struggling with peer relationships, or coping with a traumatic event? Are you uncertain about the best way to support them?
With 17 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders—including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive Behavior Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—I am committed to helping children and their families navigate these challenges. I provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment where growth and healing can take place.
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Some of the therapies that have proven most successful in my work include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Art Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
In the past 20 years I have worked with ADOLESCENT AND ADULTS with SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH disorders. I provide individual, group and/or family therapy depending on the clients need. I believe there is no cookie cutter approach, and have been described as straight forward.
Some of the therapies that have proven most successful in my work include: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Art Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
In the past 20 years I have worked with ADOLESCENT AND ADULTS with SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH disorders. I provide individual, group and/or family therapy depending on the clients need. I believe there is no cookie cutter approach, and have been described as straight forward.
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
You are a unique constellation of values, needs, identities and experiences; to thrive you need all parts of yourself to be affirmed and nurtured. In the current climate it can be hard to take care of yourself and follow through on your goals. Maybe worry is keeping you up at night and doom scrolling all day. When you work with me you will have the opportunity to process all the thoughts and feelings that are moving through you, explore the beliefs that help and hinder you, set real intentions based on your values and practice concrete strategies for coping with threats while still finding connection and joy.
You are a unique constellation of values, needs, identities and experiences; to thrive you need all parts of yourself to be affirmed and nurtured. In the current climate it can be hard to take care of yourself and follow through on your goals. Maybe worry is keeping you up at night and doom scrolling all day. When you work with me you will have the opportunity to process all the thoughts and feelings that are moving through you, explore the beliefs that help and hinder you, set real intentions based on your values and practice concrete strategies for coping with threats while still finding connection and joy.
Dandelions are often considered weeds and a nuisance, but did you know that dandelions are one of the first flowers to pop up after a long winter? They are capable of growing in the most dark and difficult of places with little nourishment. When they are ready to die, they make sure to send their seedlings off in the wind to have a fresh start. We are often like these plants when in need of help. We feel like weeds and bothersome, but when given the opportunity we can be hidden gems waiting to shine. Revitalize yourself!
Dandelions are often considered weeds and a nuisance, but did you know that dandelions are one of the first flowers to pop up after a long winter? They are capable of growing in the most dark and difficult of places with little nourishment. When they are ready to die, they make sure to send their seedlings off in the wind to have a fresh start. We are often like these plants when in need of help. We feel like weeds and bothersome, but when given the opportunity we can be hidden gems waiting to shine. Revitalize yourself!
I’m Char, a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, whether that’s managing stress, overcoming past trauma, improving relationships, or finding balance in daily life. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Every person’s journey is unique, and together we’ll work at your pace to uncover strengths, build resilience, and move toward the life you want.
I’m Char, a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, whether that’s managing stress, overcoming past trauma, improving relationships, or finding balance in daily life. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Every person’s journey is unique, and together we’ll work at your pace to uncover strengths, build resilience, and move toward the life you want.
They use DBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Somatic and Art therapies, as well as trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting.
With 9 years of experience working in mental health settings, Emily Lamoreaux (she/they) is a graduate of Towson University and University of Baltimore with in depth clinical experience in residential and outpatient settings. As a queer-identifying clinician, she loves providing affirming, trauma-informed, poly-friendly, sex-positive, and whole-person oriented therapy for individuals, relationships, and more. They love working with clients who are navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, self esteem, grief, trauma, relational rupture, sexuality, life transitions, and navigating complex relationship structures.
They use DBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Somatic and Art therapies, as well as trauma-focused modalities such as EMDR and Brainspotting.
With 9 years of experience working in mental health settings, Emily Lamoreaux (she/they) is a graduate of Towson University and University of Baltimore with in depth clinical experience in residential and outpatient settings. As a queer-identifying clinician, she loves providing affirming, trauma-informed, poly-friendly, sex-positive, and whole-person oriented therapy for individuals, relationships, and more. They love working with clients who are navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, self esteem, grief, trauma, relational rupture, sexuality, life transitions, and navigating complex relationship structures.
You may look like you have things together on the outside—but inside, you feel exhausted, tense, or emotionally disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning, responsible, and capable, yet quietly struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or a sense that something is “off” in their lives.
Even if nothing looks wrong on the surface, you might notice patterns like overthinking, emotional numbness, difficulty relaxing, or carrying more than your share in relationships.
You may look like you have things together on the outside—but inside, you feel exhausted, tense, or emotionally disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning, responsible, and capable, yet quietly struggling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or a sense that something is “off” in their lives.
Even if nothing looks wrong on the surface, you might notice patterns like overthinking, emotional numbness, difficulty relaxing, or carrying more than your share in relationships.
Hello and welcome!
Life can bring unavoidable and deeply challenging experiences—and you do not have to face them alone. Relationships and family dynamics can be a source of both deep connection and significant stress. If you and your partner or family are navigating communication challenges, conflict, life transitions, or feeling disconnected, therapy can offer a supportive space to heal, rebuild, and grow together.
Hello and welcome!
Life can bring unavoidable and deeply challenging experiences—and you do not have to face them alone. Relationships and family dynamics can be a source of both deep connection and significant stress. If you and your partner or family are navigating communication challenges, conflict, life transitions, or feeling disconnected, therapy can offer a supportive space to heal, rebuild, and grow together.
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
Katie O'Mailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, RYT
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
You feel like you’ve lost control of your own life. You’re feeling stuck reliving the past and fearing the future. You tell yourself you should “just get over it,” wondering if you’re overreacting. As much as you try to “move on,” the past has a frustrating way of popping back up. You work HARD to reclaim control of your life, yet you’re getting tired of pretending everything is “fine.” Because on the inside, it feels like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling overwhelmed, strangely numb, and everything in between. You’ve lost touch with your own innate worthiness and power. And you just want your life back.
You feel like you’ve lost control of your own life. You’re feeling stuck reliving the past and fearing the future. You tell yourself you should “just get over it,” wondering if you’re overreacting. As much as you try to “move on,” the past has a frustrating way of popping back up. You work HARD to reclaim control of your life, yet you’re getting tired of pretending everything is “fine.” Because on the inside, it feels like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling overwhelmed, strangely numb, and everything in between. You’ve lost touch with your own innate worthiness and power. And you just want your life back.
I incorporate art, music, sports, gaming, and other forms of self-expression to enhance the therapeutic process and allow clients to tap into their creativity and emotions.
Currently taking clients! I am a founder and owner of Found Counseling where I provide neuro-affirming, person-centered therapy to adults, kids, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I invite my clients to come as they are, authentically and without fear of judgment. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, as well as those struggling with school, work, relationships, and family stress. I take a collaborative approach to sessions, working closely with my clients to achieve their goals in a way that best suits their needs.
I incorporate art, music, sports, gaming, and other forms of self-expression to enhance the therapeutic process and allow clients to tap into their creativity and emotions.
Currently taking clients! I am a founder and owner of Found Counseling where I provide neuro-affirming, person-centered therapy to adults, kids, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I invite my clients to come as they are, authentically and without fear of judgment. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, as well as those struggling with school, work, relationships, and family stress. I take a collaborative approach to sessions, working closely with my clients to achieve their goals in a way that best suits their needs.
I welcome the opportunity to support you in your journey toward greater emotional health, resilience, and connection. I received my doctoral degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and I am a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that interfere with their well-being and relationships. My clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by a warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned approach.
I welcome the opportunity to support you in your journey toward greater emotional health, resilience, and connection. I received my doctoral degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and I am a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the challenges that interfere with their well-being and relationships. My clinical work is grounded in evidence-based practices and guided by a warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned approach.
I work with clients to find the right approach to their treatment- whether that includes art therapy, writing, EMDR, traditional talk therapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist to consult virtually from the comfort of your home or workplace in Maryland or Virginia? I am particularly helpful with clients who find themselves thriving in some areas of life but are feeling stuck in others. Do you want more for yourself? Are you ready to heal but don't know where to start? If you're facing a major life transition, trauma, loss, or other life circumstances that have challenged your sense of self or purpose, I can help you find yourself again and reclaim your power.
I work with clients to find the right approach to their treatment- whether that includes art therapy, writing, EMDR, traditional talk therapy, or a combination of these approaches.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist to consult virtually from the comfort of your home or workplace in Maryland or Virginia? I am particularly helpful with clients who find themselves thriving in some areas of life but are feeling stuck in others. Do you want more for yourself? Are you ready to heal but don't know where to start? If you're facing a major life transition, trauma, loss, or other life circumstances that have challenged your sense of self or purpose, I can help you find yourself again and reclaim your power.
I work with clients ages 5 and up, offering a combination of art/play therapy, CBT, and client-centered approaches to heal from trauma, strengthen connections, and build resilience.
Do you feel like anxiety is taking over your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues and are seeking couples therapy? Do you have a child that needs help with regulating their emotions? Whether you're navigating challenges in your life, navigating through personal life changes or seeking out support, you don’t have to face these obstacles alone. Life can be very overwhelming and together, we can break through barriers and help you find strength, confidence, and purpose. I have immediate openings for both in person and telehealth.
I work with clients ages 5 and up, offering a combination of art/play therapy, CBT, and client-centered approaches to heal from trauma, strengthen connections, and build resilience.
Do you feel like anxiety is taking over your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues and are seeking couples therapy? Do you have a child that needs help with regulating their emotions? Whether you're navigating challenges in your life, navigating through personal life changes or seeking out support, you don’t have to face these obstacles alone. Life can be very overwhelming and together, we can break through barriers and help you find strength, confidence, and purpose. I have immediate openings for both in person and telehealth.
As an LGPC I have the incredible opportunity of working with a wide array of people at different stages of their mental health journey. Typically I do outpatient work with forced migrants, asylum seekers, LGBTQiA+ communities, neurodiverse populations including those with ADHD and Autism, BIPOC communities, and other marginalized groups. Ideally clients come to session ready to work together in a collaborative way in order to facilitate changes we would like to see.
As an LGPC I have the incredible opportunity of working with a wide array of people at different stages of their mental health journey. Typically I do outpatient work with forced migrants, asylum seekers, LGBTQiA+ communities, neurodiverse populations including those with ADHD and Autism, BIPOC communities, and other marginalized groups. Ideally clients come to session ready to work together in a collaborative way in order to facilitate changes we would like to see.
Treatment approaches I commonly use include: ACT, CBT, Art therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy
Seeking support can be difficult! I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood. As a bilingual counselor, I work collaboratively with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, substance use, and relationship challenges, helping them build resilience, discover strengths, and create meaningful.
Treatment approaches I commonly use include: ACT, CBT, Art therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy
Seeking support can be difficult! I strive to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood. As a bilingual counselor, I work collaboratively with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, substance use, and relationship challenges, helping them build resilience, discover strengths, and create meaningful.
I integrate talk, art, and body based approaches to help you process what words alone can't reach.
You can feel yourself getting overwhelmed and reactive, and you don’t know how to stop it.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. You’re capable, responsible, and people rely on you. You might be holding a lot—work, motherhood, and relationships— and you’re used to being the one who keeps everything running. But inside, you’re on edge and close to snapping, and you don’t fully understand why.
You’ve thought about it, maybe even talked about it. You know your patterns. But in the moment, none of that seems to help. You still react in ways that don’t feel like you, and then wonder, “why am I like this right now?”
I integrate talk, art, and body based approaches to help you process what words alone can't reach.
You can feel yourself getting overwhelmed and reactive, and you don’t know how to stop it.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. You’re capable, responsible, and people rely on you. You might be holding a lot—work, motherhood, and relationships— and you’re used to being the one who keeps everything running. But inside, you’re on edge and close to snapping, and you don’t fully understand why.
You’ve thought about it, maybe even talked about it. You know your patterns. But in the moment, none of that seems to help. You still react in ways that don’t feel like you, and then wonder, “why am I like this right now?”
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.