Hello, I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. I obtained my license from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. I have six years of experience in clinical counseling and nine years of experience in career counseling. My passion is in helping people process and cope with various challenges. Together we can work on healing and building a healthier, happier, and more balanced life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will start with introductions and discuss the main challenges you are experiencing. In following sessions, we will create an individualized plan with specific therapeutic goals. This plan will help guide future sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I want to provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My greatest strength is in listening, developing rapport and trust.
About Selvi Chellaiah
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I believe that healing requires deepening insight of ourselves and the experiences that impact our everyday lives and relationships. These experiences can result in anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. Often clients have also experienced dysfunctional family dynamics and childhood traumas. As a result of these difficult experiences, we develop unhealthy coping strategies and protective behaviors. These behaviors may or may not be helping you understand your experiences and cope in a healthy manner. My passion is in creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe and understood. The ultimate goal is to help you heal and connect with your authentic self. We will work together to understand how past experiences are impacting you today. Together we can identify develop more helpful coping strategies. I understand that each person I work with is unique, which is why I utilize a collaborative, integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy. I draw upon aspects of various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to best support you. Please reach out if you believe that we could be a good fit. I am happy to schedule a free phone call to discuss your goals in therapy.