LCSW-C, 15 years of experience
I have been a practicing clinician for over 15 years and have worked with individuals from a diverse range of disorders including severe anxiety, severe depression (and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder) , addiction, trauma, chronic health issues, and psychosis. I have received my Master's degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore and have my clinical social work license.
I hope to create a warm, welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe and comfortable to gradually and eventually explore and work through any troubling thoughts and discomforting feelings so to "put them where they belong".
I believe I bring a sense of curiosity and empathy into my practice. I thoroughly believe my clients are the experts into themselves and I provide the guidance to help process unhelpful emotions and beliefs that interfere with growth and deeper awareness into their self.
My interest lies with working with those individuals who are struggling with life circumstances that create undue stress and conflict within themselves, in their relationships, and with the world in general. For me, the ideal client would have some insight into their dilemma and have a commitment to developing awareness into their selves.
I believe in a person-centered approach and I draw from an array of interventions and modalities. I mainly utilize a psychodynamic, attachment oriented focus but will encompass CBT, ACT, IFS, and polyvagal theory while ensuring client maintains autonomy over the therapeutic process
4 ratings with written reviews
June 6, 2025
John helps me reframe things to be seen in a different light/perspective. Solution oriented and good at exploring the roots, causes, or possible explanations. He has helped me along in the journey to figure out what to leave behind, what to keep, and what to work on and let grow.
May 22, 2025
John is always ready to listen to what I bring to our sessions and then reflect back meaningful, insightful, helpful ways to navigate them. I adore him.
April 25, 2025
John is incredibly understanding and really takes time to understand your unique challenges. He has an effective way to help guide you to see things from a different angle - and to chart a better approach to confronting adversity. He is amazing!!