Counseling
...and the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anais Nin
I am a caring and empathic therapist who creates a safe space in which clients can gain insight, make intentional changes, heal and grow – as individuals and in relationships. I empower clients with practical strategies to incorporate into their daily living. At the same time, I support clients in doing the deeper work of increasing their understanding of themselves and others. This ultimately leads to the most meaningful changes. As a trained pastoral counselor, I support clients in integrating their spirituality into the counseling for those clients who wish to do so, particularly in interfaith relationships.
Services Provided:
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Individual Counseling for Adults and Young Adults (Ages 18 and up)
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Relationship Counseling, including:
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Couples Counseling
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Co-Parenting, including those who are separated or divorced
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Parent(s) and Adult Child(ren)
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Adult Siblings
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Multicultural, Interfaith, and LGBTQ Couples Counseling
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Areas of Focus:
I support people who are navigating various challenges in their lives and/or are seeking to live life more fully and authentically. Some of my specialties include:
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Life balance
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Anxiety and stress management
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Life transitions (e.g., going to college / graduate school, career changes, first time parents, empty nest, separation / divorce, retirement)
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Grief
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Burnout / compassion fatigue
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Premarital counseling
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Marriage counseling
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Relationship challenges, including challenges with communication
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Co-parenting, including couples who are separated or divorced
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Identity and calling
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Support with coming out (LGBTQ)
Methods Utilized:
I believe each individual has tremendous inner resources and wisdom. I see my role as a guide to help clients tap into those resources. I collaborate with my clients – jointly arriving at counseling goals and assessing which counseling methods are most effective at moving toward those goals. I utilize the following methods, among others:
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Person centered
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Psychodynamic
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Imago Relationship Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Internal Family Systems
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Mindfulness
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Pastoral Counseling which integrates a client's spirituality / theology with the mental health counseling.
Fees:
I am happy to discuss my fees in our initial free 15 minute phone consultation.
I currently accept Blue Cross / Blue Shield PPO and HMO plans in Maryland and Highmark / Blue Cross / Blue Shield in West Virginia. Plan rates / co-pays are applicable.
As an out-of-network provider with other insurance plans, I provide the required paperwork for reimbursement. Please speak with your provider to confirm eligibility for “out-of-network” behavioral health services.