Dr. Deirdre Cullum
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I received a Doctorate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University. I have over 15 years of experiencing providing therapy to others.
I have worked with different populations in a number of setting including schools, home-based, a maximum-security prison, and outpatient mental health clinics.
I have worked with different populations in a number of setting including schools, home-based, a maximum-security prison, and outpatient mental health clinics.
First session
In our first session together, I will learn more about you, your history, and the specific challenges that you want to address. We will work together collaboratively to identify your therapy goals. We will work to achieve those goals in our follow up sessions.
Strengths
My philosophy in life is to treat others the way that I want to be treated. This philosophy also drives my approach to treatment. Every client is treated with respect, care, understanding, support, and without judgement. I want to help you on your journey to health and wellness.
Ideal clients
I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort. I work best with clients that are motivated to change and committed to the process. We will work together to increase insight, make behavioral changes, resolve issues, and achieve your goals.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. I use CBT to work on changing the negative thought patterns, you can experience positive changes in your feelings and actions. It's a practical and effective way to deal with thoughts and emotions, giving you real tools to handle things better.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I focus on your strengths to help you create positive change. We will work together collaboratively in the therapeutic process, so you will feel a sense of self-efficacy and empowerment. You will take an active role in defining and achieving their goals.
Location
Virtual sessions