Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 24 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
(he/him)
New to Grow
Welcome! My name is Christian; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent over the last 9 years assisting individuals negotiate through some of life's hardest challenges - anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, grief, life transitions, and other life circumstances - through approaches of compassion, sensible support, and insight. I have worked across multiple settings, including outpatient treatment, community programs, residential treatment, employee assistance programs, and other acute settings. I believe there is no universal method for therapy because each of us has a unique journey in life. Therapy works best when the conversation feels authentic, along with following a clinical approach that is clearly defined and best fits YOU. Outside of work, I enjoy music, hiking, kayaking, and board games.
Your first session will predominately be about identifying the problematic situation(s) and developing a working relationship. During this time, I will guide you through the intake process as I learn more about what's bringing you in, your background, and the current challenges you may be facing in life. We will collectively work on establishing your goals and what you hope to accomplish during our sessions. This will allow us to have a solid foundation for your journey.
I offer more than just guidance to sessions. I extend a genuine presence, authenticity, and empathy to ensure that a safe space is created where you can feel truly heard, seen, and accepted. Becoming attuned with ourselves is tremendously important to the therapeutic process, so I will often integrate approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy so you can better understand your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also apply the acceptance and commitment therapy approach for building more flexibility with thoughts and feelings and feeling less obligated to resisting them. Clients have also frequently shared they not only appreciate these integrated approaches, but also our celebrations of progress and sharing laughter. This enables clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves.
If you are inclined to finding balance in order to navigate life challenges and trials, return to your ambition, and learn more about yourself, I would be delighted to assist you in getting to that point. I intend to be present with you along with providing support as you traverse through your journey of growth, healing, and reconnecting with yourself.
Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Tufts Health/Cigna