Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in the state of Maryland. I received my Master's Degree from Lincoln University (PA) in 2004. I have been licensed as an LCPC since 2017. I provide Individual Therapy towards adults struggling with emotional and mental challenges in an effort to bring out the best person in a safe environment.
In our first session, introductions are made and ground rules are discussed (respect, language, confidentiality, expectations, etc). Then we will discuss the issue(s) that you are facing and together, create a plan to address your needs recognizing that the plan may change at any time as more information is discovered. This is a safe environment and you can be yourself.
Having worked with adults for a long time, I feel that I am a good listener, empathetic towards one struggles and can develop measurable and obtainable goals to assist you in your journey in life.
I enjoy working with adults who are seeking and desiring assistance in improving their quality of life. My clients have concluded that a mental shift is necessary to becoming an "virtue" towards others and need tools to rely on when things get rocky. Sometimes they feel hopeless and overwhelmed and need someone to talk to.
CBT can help one become aware of negative, distorted or inaccurate thinking (stinking thinking) and identify and address challenging situations and respond to the issue(s) in a more effective way.
DBT helps one understand and accept your difficult feelings. By using the four stages: Foundational, Addressing the issue(s), Sense of self-respect, and providing meaning and purpose in life.