Everyone has experienced trauma in their lives. Trauma causes us to over-adapt in our present lives. We may 'overreact' or shut down or just feel lost and stuck. But you don't have to continue feeling like this! I strive to help clients believe in tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day. We can meet it as we are or we can meet it with a skill set that allows us to overcome our past.
It is my goal to be a breath of fresh air to those whom I work with. I help my clients to understand trauma and its many effects on the brain and body. Frequently, my clients express that no other counselor has ever understood them in a more whole-hearted manner. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Baltimore, Maryland and offer individual counseling to adults.
I utilize evidenced-based treatment modalities for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and in general terms, feelings stuck. A method to understand yourself in ways you may never have expected. IFS can guide you to live the life you were meant instead of being torn and living based off unrealistic expectations.
It is my goal to be a breath of fresh air to those whom I work with. I help my clients to understand trauma and its many effects on the brain and body. Frequently, my clients express that no other counselor has ever understood them in a more whole-hearted manner. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Baltimore, Maryland and offer individual counseling to adults.
I utilize evidenced-based treatment modalities for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and in general terms, feelings stuck. A method to understand yourself in ways you may never have expected. IFS can guide you to live the life you were meant instead of being torn and living based off unrealistic expectations.
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A method to understand yourself in ways you may never have expected.
IFS can guide you to live the life you were meant instead of being torn and living based off unrealistic expectations.
EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is an internationally recognized and highly evidenced based treatment for of trauma, anxiety and a myriad of other concerns.
ITR gives traumatic memories order, verbal coding, historical context, and an objective, third person view that protects the person from re-experiencing the trauma.
IFS can guide you to live the life you were meant instead of being torn and living based off unrealistic expectations.
EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is an internationally recognized and highly evidenced based treatment for of trauma, anxiety and a myriad of other concerns.
ITR gives traumatic memories order, verbal coding, historical context, and an objective, third person view that protects the person from re-experiencing the trauma.
I fell in love with psychology and mental health while taking an AP Psychology class in high school.
When it came time for college, I decided to major in psychology, partly because there was minimal math required and partly because I was ever curious to learn more.
After I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, I wasn't confident on where to go next.
After a few years in the workforce and a random comment that "you'd make a really great therapist", I decided to enroll in the Mental Health Counseling program at Bowie State University where I earned my Masters.
When it came time for college, I decided to major in psychology, partly because there was minimal math required and partly because I was ever curious to learn more.
After I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, I wasn't confident on where to go next.
After a few years in the workforce and a random comment that "you'd make a really great therapist", I decided to enroll in the Mental Health Counseling program at Bowie State University where I earned my Masters.
This commonly heard phrase may be true in some cases, but when it comes to the brain and mental or emotional wounds, it couldn't be further from the truth.
Time does not heal this type of wound.
Thinking of trauma in this manner allows us to recognize that nearly anything could be deemed traumatic by the brain.
Trauma is not the result of a conscious decision.
Trauma is not something a person is doing "wrong."
Trauma is not about effort, strength or sensitivity.
Trauma is those events that our brain defines as traumatic.
Time does not heal this type of wound.
Thinking of trauma in this manner allows us to recognize that nearly anything could be deemed traumatic by the brain.
Trauma is not the result of a conscious decision.
Trauma is not something a person is doing "wrong."
Trauma is not about effort, strength or sensitivity.
Trauma is those events that our brain defines as traumatic.
It's not helpful for me to go 7-11 and expect a 5 star meal, no offense to 7-11, I love a slurpee on a hot summer day.
But they set-up clear expectations for their clientele.
This is also an important goal for me to do as a therapist.
Meeting with a new therapist can be daunting.
I don't want you to have to meet with 6 until you find "the right fit for you".
That's not fair to you nor the therapists.
Therefore, I've listed a few qualities below I believe I possess to help you determine if I'm your ideal therapist and some qualities about the clients that I, as a therapist, match and work with the best.
But they set-up clear expectations for their clientele.
This is also an important goal for me to do as a therapist.
Meeting with a new therapist can be daunting.
I don't want you to have to meet with 6 until you find "the right fit for you".
That's not fair to you nor the therapists.
Therefore, I've listed a few qualities below I believe I possess to help you determine if I'm your ideal therapist and some qualities about the clients that I, as a therapist, match and work with the best.
I am paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield/CareFirst, Cigna and Hopkins EHP insurances.
Each session, I will submit the claims for you and you will be responsible to pay for any portion not covered by your plan, as in a co-pay, deductible, etc.
For other insurance plans, I am considered an out-of-network provider.
Your insurance company may cover all or some of my services.
I recommend contacting your plan representative prior to scheduling an appointment to check your coverage and reimbursement rates.
Each session, I will submit the claims for you and you will be responsible to pay for any portion not covered by your plan, as in a co-pay, deductible, etc.
For other insurance plans, I am considered an out-of-network provider.
Your insurance company may cover all or some of my services.
I recommend contacting your plan representative prior to scheduling an appointment to check your coverage and reimbursement rates.
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