"I offer expert counseling services to adults, young adults and teens. I am a certified trauma specialist. I assist clients in improving their daily lives through self exploration. I teach effective coping skills to individuals struggling with life transitions, symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and serious mental health challenges. I work with individuals at their own pace and level and help them identify their strengths, challenges and goals, and facilitate optimal growth and healing."

"***Evening and weekend appointments available*** Meeting with me is a conversation. I believe that authentic interactions pave the way for self-discovery. Whether it is feeling stuck in your career, personal goals, or relationships; I can provide another perspective which can be an invaluable resource to help you get unstuck. If you find yourself repeating self-destructive patterns, feeling unsatisfied and frustrated with your life or self, now is the time to learn new skills that will empower you and help you change your life."

"We all go through difficult times and having someone who will listen, offer support and give guidance can be invaluable. We will work together to discover the barriers that may be keeping you from living your best life. I am passionate about helping my clients recognize their strengths in order to feel a sense of power and control in their lives."

"What is the story you are telling yourself about your life? Many people struggle with this question as it gets at the core beliefs we hold about ourselves and our relationships. Often we don't know what we are telling ourselves. Therapy can help identify what we are telling ourselves as well as the what we want more of in our lives and what we want less of in our lives. Isn't it time to take time for yourself? Find your way."

"Life can be challenging sometimes. Helping clients get to a better path or place in life is my goal. With over 15 years as a mental health therapist, I have experience working with people, helping them to work through struggles and challenges. My therapy style is interpersonal, goal-directed and strengths-based."

""Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed?" "Are you feeling unhappy in your relationship or concerned about your kids"? "Is your alcohol or drug use causing problems at home, work, school or in other areas? If so I can be of help. I can teach you the appropriate skills to feel good about yourself, to have more satisfying relationships and to reach your true potential."

"I specialize in therapy for individuals and couples, seeing adults of all ages. I enjoy working with men and women, LGBTQ or straight. I'm an active therapist, believing that we work together to address your issues. I'm here to listen and to help. I'm accepting and non-judgmental. I believe in customizing therapy to fit each unique patient. I don't take any insurance, which means that treatment choices and decisions are decided only by you and me together, working as a team to reach your goals and meet your needs."

"You're looking for inner peace but something's missing. You meditate, practice yoga, read self-help books but something is nagging at you and it's something that you have been feeling as long as you can remember. You feel like a fraud and it's standing in the way of the calm, happy life you wish for. You may desire more connection with your parents, your siblings and other extended family members. At work and in relationships you feel everyone else is smarter or better than you and you don't belong. You just don't fit in."

"Do you feel like a failure? Does it feel like a struggle to make it through the day? Are you trying to overcome the effects of trauma? You have a lot of demands on your time and energy, and it's not easy to feel like you've got a handle on things. And sometimes traumatic events make it even harder to function. I can help you to get a more realistic picture of yourself, remember your strengths, and notice your successes. You can build on those strengths and successes and begin to put the puzzle of your life together."

"Hi there. I'm a Johns Hopkins trained, board certified therapist and I would be honored to work with you. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. I bring to the table my years of clinical experience, as well as my caring and commitment to you, I ask only that you bring an openness to begin looking at your challenges. Together we will identify your goals and come up with a plan to achieve them. In a safe and compassionate environment, I'll provide you with a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your unique circumstances."

"Being a parent can be really hard! And so can being a kid! Whether it's you or your child who's struggling, I can help you create a more calm, positive, and enjoyable family dynamic. I work with children as young as 4 years old, and utilize play therapy to address issues such as behavioral difficulties, anxiety, peer challenges, and traumatic experiences. For parents who feel "stuck" in their parenting approach, or who have experienced a life-changing event, I offer guidance and support."

"First Responders, Trauma Support teams and families affected by these stressful jobs... I work with you to reduce the impact of stress of your work on yourself, your friends, co-workers, and your family. I help in healing relationships, improving communication, and reducing anger that is sometimes a result of continual daily stress of the workplace. I offer educational and therapeutic sessions for individuals and their families. Individual sessions can be held in my office or in the community."

"The stress of today's world can be so isolating. The feeling that you have to have it all together... the perfect grades, the perfect home, the perfect family, the perfect world. Pretending that you have it all together while suffering silently can feel overwhelming. You don't have to keep suffering in silence. I can help you work through underlying causes of anxiety and give you tools to help you in your every day life. We will work together to help you find healthy ways to cope with anxiety."

"Find the freedom and confidence to discover your inner truth, your emotions, your voice and renewed strength to cope with challenges. It is a life giving energetic and sacred experience that takes place within the safety and trust of the counseling relationship. Losing oneself or one's direction can feel like being lost in the desert. Finding compassion for self lights the way, criticism and unforgiveness toward ourselves are unproductive. Suffering ushers in the opportunities for change. Change and transition are normal processes that require unique tools. I honor your courage to take the first step in coming home to yourself and new possibilities."

"Have you been devastated by miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby? Are you struggling with perinatal or postpartum depression? Are you having a hard time with a subsequent pregnancy after a loss? Have you received a pregnancy diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. I assist parents with difficult decision making and counseling through a difficult journey. With any type of grief there are challenges, different grieving styles, and communication. I am honored to come alongside families at their most difficult times and help them find hope, establish goals, and help advocate for their wants, needs, and wishes."

"You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step towards change. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning."

"I offer a direct, collaborative therapy style, using psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive approaches. I treat adult individuals and couples experiencing distress from anxiety and depression, significant life transitions and change, difficult relationships, and challenges resulting from cancer and other medical illnesses. In an environment of trust and support, I will help you safely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover new perspectives and develop more effective coping strategies--all with the goal of enhancing your well being."

"April 2018- I am not accepting new clients at this time."

"I specialize in trauma; both the one time kind and the kind that has built over a lifetime. I am also certified in perinatal care and the unique ways having a baby stirs the soul. Sometimes it is hard to identify trauma, sometimes it's obvious. Either way, when something, or many things, change the direction of our story and our reactions to life can feel big, confusing, and lead to isolation from self and others. We survive in rigidity or chaos but just can't find the a flow."

"You are struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life. Your life seems unrecognizable and you're wondering how the hell you got here? You have neglected yourself for long enough and are ready to learn how to take care of you. You are going through a major life change such as a breakup/divorce, career change, starting or growing your family and having trouble adjusting. You constantly feel worried, on edge, nervous or anxious and don't know how to change it. You feel overwhelmed, confused, lost, anxious or depressed."