As a clinical therapist, I create a comfortable, supportive environment to promote open communication and a genuine connection. I am devoted to crafting a therapeutic process shaped to individual needs. My aim is to be flexible and inclusive by utilizing Integrative Therapy, applying an assortment of techniques from evidence-based treatments. I am also passionate about working with concerns and disorders of trauma, stress, anxiety, mood, and adjustment.

Many people seek counseling for a variety of reasons. The counseling process can be one of growth and self actualization. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I want to assist you along your path of growth. I want to hear your story and help guide you towards your goals. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which aims to change thought patterns to determine how they play a role in unhealthy behaviors and beliefs.

Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples and families in multiple areas including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship/family conflict, self-esteem issues, grief, eating disorder and food addiction, learning disorders, anger management, self-harm, LGBT issues, reaction to divorce, mediation, and forensic evaluation. I am more than happy to consult with you to see if we are a good fit to work together!

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults become healthy individuals and actively live the peaceful life they desire. My fifteen years’ experience within the Maryland school system as a School Counselor and in Special Education has allowed me to best serve children ages 9-15, especially those struggling with adolescence and life transitions. Regardless of age, transitions are a constant occurrence and I support both the individual and their families as they navigate these life changes together.

Very often, our lives can begin to overwhelm what we are able to handle on our own. In these times it can be very easy to begin feeling lost, out of control, or simply out of ideas. I have made it my focus to be able to help people not only identify what is happening in these situations, but helping clients develop skills and personal strength which will help them be able to deal with these struggles in an ongoing fashion.

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.

At The Counseling Renaissance, we have multiple licensed therapists. We accept children, teens, adults, couples and families who are struggling with conflict and/or mental health difficulties, relationship issues, and adjustment problems. Our therapists are kind, caring, and skilled. Check out our website at www.counselingrenaissance.com to read about each of our therapists and their specific talents.

Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping children and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. I use a whole body system approach that incorporates nutrition, vitamins and exercise, the mind, and spirit. . As a psychotherapist and with my background as a fitness trainer, I have found the importance of a healthy body gives a healthy mind. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with children (6-10), adolescents and adults. But wait there is more....

I work primarily with those who have experienced trauma in their lives, and are now doing the best they can to navigate the aftermath. The goal of this profound work is for those seeking help to find peace of mind, and relief from the symptoms (nightmares/night terrors, flashbacks, body tension, feelings of being betrayed, abandoned, and alone) that so often accompany trauma. Together, we seek understanding and reintegration of the whole person (body, mind and spirit) so that life can be lived forward with all of its inherent richness and joy.

As a clinician, I have experience working with a wide variety of clients, primarily those facing anxiety disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, and trauma-related disorders. I'm passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build a stronger sense of self, and create a new route to contentment and peace.

My approach to counseling is a strengths based one. I specialize in treating children, teenagers and adults. I have advanced training in play therapy, ABA therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. I believe that when people are going through serious life events they can change for the better with active listening, empathy, unconditional acceptance and the use of an eclectic approach to meet the patients individual needs.

When facing challenging times, therapy can provide a safe place to talk about those challenges. I am happy to announce the addition of the newest staff member, Kenny, a certified therapy dog whose presence helps create a safe space. My goal is to help clients achieve their own "zen" state by learning how to recognize, access, & trust their own intuition. I view therapy as part of one's wellness journey. And one of the most important challenges in this journey is understand one's personal power & how to manage it. Therapy is a challenging process, but I will be your advocate & help you learn to become your own advocate.

Hello! I want to begin by acknowledging that no one visits these pages without a reason. Though life can include periods of enjoyment and peace, we can find ourselves in situations and seasons that may appear to be hopeless. But hope exists. And I'm eager to help you and your loved ones to see that and experience it for perhaps the first time. Through building a strong therapeutic relationship with you, I'll help you find ways to feel better, to find peace and understanding in what can be a very perplexing world. We can do it together.

I'M CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS.I have worked with many clients who have experienced trauma as children, & teens and this emotional pain haunts them for years. Sometimes they know the reason for the emotional pain but often the reason is buried and all they have are the overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fear, worthlessness, shame, and more. These feelings have them paralyzed, often unable to hold down a job or be in a relationship. I've worked with many of these clients to help them discover the cause of these feelings, to talk about the emotional pain, to help them heal.

I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I'll work with you to set goals and the proper pacing of therapy. Therapy is a collaboration, as ultimately the power to change rests within you. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, respect, a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, individual strengths, and taking control over choices.

Life can easily become overwhelming and people can find themselves going through the daily routine as opposed to truly enjoying the journey. Stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and conflict in relationships can rob people of joy and wellness. My focus is to partner with clients, uncover their strengths, and help them achieve the goals they have identified. I believe that people are fully capable of change and I create a safe, non-judgmental, and trusting environment to assist people in the healing process.

We are here to help you discover the answers to your pain, anxiety, relational issues and much more. At Light of Hope Counseling, we have skilled clinicians who are ready to walk alongside of you to discover the direction you are seeking. Our number one goal is to eliminate hopelessness and help you find freedom.

I am a licensed, Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with adolescents, families and adults presenting with various life challenges. I tend to be practical and problem-solution oriented while helping clients to develop a greater insight and understanding of their needs, strengths, relationships and behavior patterns. I have a compassionate approach and believe in the power of a sense of humor!