Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Towson, MD

I am a psychotherapist working in Baltimore County, MD. My specialties are maternal mental health, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters of Social Work in 1999. I am a member of Postpartum Support International and the National Association of Social Workers.

Welcome! Finding a therapist can be a challenging experience and you are taking the hard step - the first one. In our therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe space to explore your struggles, recognize that you are not alone, and support you on your journey. Your feelings and experiences are valid and matter. I see adults (18+) who are facing a variety of challenges throughout the lifespan, particularly during times of transition and grief and loss. I work with you to identify and empower your own unique strengths and instill a sense of hope. From me you can expect authenticity, warmth, and reliability.

I believe that everyone is capable of healing, growth, and resiliency. Although life is constantly changing and moving, I believe that each person can achieve the life and level of happiness they desire through self-exploration and a deeper look into their experiences. I work from an experiential based, relational/attachment model to support your healing journey and to strengthen self-awareness. I use a variety of modalities through a trauma-informed perspective, including Art Therapy, EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing.

I enjoy working with men and women who are struggling with depression or anxiety and those desiring to work through life transitions or relational dynamics. I work specifically with women experiencing challenges in the postpartum period. I have a passion for working with couples to establish healthy marriages where spouses feel valued, heard, and understood by one another. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator I also enjoy working with couples in the pre-marital stage looking to establish a strong foundation. In order to attend to a client's overall wellbeing I often integrate my training in health, wellness and nutrition.

I am dedicated to helping people navigate life transitions, heal unresolved trauma, cope with grief and loss, manage anxiety and depression, parent in a conscious and connected manner, and discover their inner wisdom and capacity for self-healing. I use strength-based, trauma-informed, and IFS-informed approaches in my work. I foster a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space for my clients to help them make sense of what they are experiencing, develop insight into their life challenges, access their own strengths and resources, and make changes to lead more fulfilling lives.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal specialist focused on maternal and paternal mental health concerns. I enjoy helping individuals find compassionate, strengths-focused ways of looking at themselves to create the change they want. I am interested in helping parents to-be and parents at all stages create their own versions of realistic parenting in today’s hurried and stressed society. I work with couples seeking relationship therapy that center on perinatal/postnatal or parenting concerns.

I specialize in helping adults who struggle with challenges spanning from early adulthood, to pregnancy and postpartum-related issues, and beyond. Change can be difficult, but it is attainable. Collaboratively, I help my clients through the use of evidence-based treatments to find ways to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, and despair. I also have over 13 years of experience treating eating disorders at various levels of care.

Guided Hope Counseling is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, peaceful co-parenting, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community.

Currently accepting NEW clients! I work with clients during all life transitions, but particularly ones around reproductive mental health. If you are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, I offer unbiased support navigating options of parenting, adoption or abortion. Whatever you decide, you can reflect and process during our time together. You might be experiencing the life transition of a pregnancy or postpartum. This is an exciting time that is also filled with big emotional swings. Be seen. Be heard. Be supported. Be safe. Be you.

I provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). I view therapy as a collaborative approach, and provide a safe and nonjudgemental environment to help you explore your personal concerns.

I enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, difficulty with stress management and sleep, postpartum issues, relationship issues, spirituality, and parenting issues.   I am passionate about improving maternal mental health, especially for those parenting young children.  I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused therapy, but strive to find the right treatment for each client as an individual. I am also Phase 1 Brainspotting Trained. I am licensed to work with clients in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

In our sessions, my primary goal is to honor your time and make each hour we spend together impactful. I believe therapy should be a journey of growth, self-reflection, and empowerment. I strive to challenge and empower you to be comfortable with discomfort. Growth often comes from confronting aspects of ourselves and our lives that we may have avoided. I provide direct yet kind support, encouraging you to embrace vulnerability and explore your patterns, understanding those that once served you but may no longer be beneficial.

I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship where you can be the real you. No judgment or criticism here. Maybe you want to break free from unhealthy patterns, work through issues that have been swept under the rug, or find wholeness. Perhaps life isn't going quite the way you'd hoped or expected. Maybe you long to be secure in who you are and embrace all parts of yourself, to move away from self-criticism and toward self-compassion.

Going through a life transition and need support navigating your path? Looking for short-term, goal directed, and values-based guidance? I would be honored to walk alongside you through this phase. I am passionate in helping caregivers and “people pleasers” whose "spirit animal" might be the chameleon. That is, they blend in with what others need but may feel increasing resentment, lack of direction, and burnout as a result. Imagine what it would feel like to prioritize yourself again. You deserve to honor your needs while engaging in meaningful, balanced relationships and living a more fulfilling life in line with your own values.

Please note that I have limited availability for new telehealth clients. My work with individuals addresses emotional regulation, relational difficulties, anxiety management, life transitions, and self-esteem. Additionally, I have received specialized training to work with individuals who are planning a pregnancy, have experienced a miscarriage, are currently pregnant, or are in their postpartum period. My work with parents of young children aims to address stress management, respond to specific behavioral concerns, increase effective communication, and improve the parent-child dynamic.

Welcome. It takes courage to seek out help, and I want to be part of your journey to feeling better about yourself, your family, and the world around you. Are having conflicting feelings about life, or feel overwhelmed with the day to day aspects of being a parent? Are you noticing parenting with your partner to be different than you expected? I want to help you identify the parts of your life that are troubling you, and help you find the strength to become more self-aware, grow as a person, and regain your confidence. I have extensive training in Reproductive Counseling, Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Support.

I am meeting with clients both in person and online whichever works best for you! Therapy is hard work and I am here to help. We all need support and what that means is different for each person; therapy is not cookie-cutter. Together we will figure out what you need in order to reach your goals.

Accepting New Clients—Have you been devastated by miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby? Are you reeling from a life-threatening pregnancy diagnosis? Are you struggling with perinatal or postpartum depression? Are you having a hard time with a subsequent pregnancy after a loss? Struggling to conceive? Through support and counseling, I can help you navigate this difficult journey. As with any type of grief, you will encounter challenges within yourself or with others. I am honored to walk alongside families at their most difficult times and help them find hope, experience growth and advocate for their needs.

Thank you for being here! I love to support my clients as they gain insight into their experiences and confidence to cope with stressors. I aim to be an affirming and authentic presence as you navigate your family-building journey. If you are someone who has struggled with anxiety, panic, or OCD, finds yourself feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed, or has generally felt "alien” “other” or like you don’t belong— I would love to support you. I specialize in working with women and queer people who are pregnant, postpartum, or trying to conceive, with special experience in pregnancy after loss, infertility, and birth trauma.