Therapists in Sykesville, MD

I am an art therapist who has been practicing in the Washington, DC area since 1999, working in various sites including home-based counseling, school, partial hospitalization program, and inpatient hospitalization settings. I have particular experience working with adolescents, though I have also worked with both children and adults, including military families and wounded warriors. Much of my experience is working with persons diagnosed or struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, autism, psychosis, trauma, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, perfectionistic tendencies, and self-esteem. I employ a number of approaches through art therapy, including cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, client-centered, and Jungian paradigms. I am trained and proficient in a number of specialties, including sand play therapy, the ITT Graphic Narrative trauma processing, Mandala work, & the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS). I also like to focus on mindfulness and meditative methods to help people relax & reduce their stress levels.

Many can agree that the past couple of years has been taxing on our mental and physical health. Anxiety, depression, chronic stress, grief, and PTSD are rampant. Not always do they warrant a "medically necessary" diagnosis as insurance requires. I invite you to explore self-pay treatment to allow a more personalized treatment without the constraints of what insurance will cover. Gain personal growth and healthy coping skills to deal with what we cannot control without having a diagnosis to follow you around forever.

I believe mental health care is not a "one size fits all" concept. People are individualized and the healing process is not linear. In my scope of practice, I treat mental health just like physical health. It can deteriorate, ache, and cause challenges in the same way physical health can. It can happen by accident, situationally, or biologically. I want my clients to feel supported, reach their goals, and improve their overall mental wellbeing. I will be your biggest cheerleader and approach practice in a safe & judgment-free zone using my education, training, and experiences as a guide.

I am a Ph.D. Psychologist who is licensed in both Delaware and Maryland. I am able to work with clients located anywhere within either of those states. I provide teletherapy sessions in either state via a secure online, HIPAA compliant videoconferencing platform. I have helped clients who have a variety of problems including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related issues and family conflict. I have practiced in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings.