Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Crisis Intervention, Depression
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Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker based in Maryland. I received my master's degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and have been practicing for 14 years clinically and working in the human services field for 27 years. I have experience working in law enforcement and have an undergraduate degree in criminal justice. I have an Employee Assistance Program certification which focuses on the work/life balance and solution-focused therapy which assists in finding solutions to problems to improve clients' daily quality of life.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then discuss specific challenges you're facing. This will help me to recommend helpful interventions in the first therapy session and create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked in human services for many years, I have worked with a diverse clientele. This experience has assisted me with developing experience in assessing individual's challenges and how to match solutions to challenges to produce goal-oriented results.
I love working with clients who really want to focus on improving their lives by engaging in the therapeutic alliance with me by exploring solutions together to positively improve/change life's challenges. This treatment modality (type of treatment) can help clients improve their, daily, quality of life.
I currently hold a certification in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), from the University of Maryland School of Social Work, which is the foundation of solution-focused therapy. This modality (form of treatment) helps clients find solutions to problems instead of focusing solely on the problem. Solution-focused therapy also incorporates the work/life balance which can be a struggle in today's busy world. When our life is more in balance we create a positive environment in which we can thrive!
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to treat mental health conditions. I have worked with clients utilizing CBT in outpatient settings to assist with improving their daily lives.
Couples therapy aims to improve the relationship of the two people involved - not just by talking about "problems" within the relationship, but striving for improvements through actions interpersonally and as an individual. I have worked with couples successfully in therapeutic settings.
15 ratings with written reviews
August 20, 2026
It’s my first session and she is amazing, she is an amazing listener and is able to put in words what you feel but can’t articulate
July 2, 2026
It was highly unfair that I could only pick 2 great things about Ms. Annette. She is the best pick for a therapist. She put my partner and I both at ease and facilitated the foundation of true healing and self care for us both. Thank you Ms. Annette a million times over.
March 27, 2026
I had an absolutely amazing session with Miss Annette, she was extremely insightful intelligent with her approach as well as solution oriented. She was also very understanding to my situation as well as the different situations that I'm navigating.