Hi, I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland. I received my master's degree in mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University and have been practicing for over ten years. My goal is to support adults who are struggling with anxiety, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, and navigating life transitions. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve greater well-being and personal growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Most initial sessions last anywhere from 60-90 minutes. Most follow-up sessions are 45-60 minutes.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider lie in my down-to-earth approach and my ability to create a safe, trusted space for my clients. While many professionals have various qualifications and tools, I stand out by being genuinely open to feedback and easy to talk with. My goal is for you to feel comfortable sharing whatever you need to, knowing that you will be met with understanding and support. Additionally, am always a fan of incorporating a healthy dose of humor when appropriate.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am passionate about working with adults of all ages, helping them navigate the complexities of their thoughts, relationships, and communication patterns. My ideal clients are those who recognize that their current ways of thinking and interacting are no longer serving them effectively and are seeking positive change. I excel in assisting individuals in identifying and transforming unhelpful thought patterns, developing healthier communication strategies, and truly understanding and articulating their own needs. In our work together, we focus on developing positive coping skills to manage challenging emotions such as anxiety, depression, and underlying self-esteem issues. By fostering an environment of radical acceptance, I help clients embrace their experiences without judgment and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with themselves. This approach not only reduces the impact of distressing thoughts and feelings but also empowers clients to move forward with confidence and clarity. Additionally, I am well-equipped to support clients through significant life transitions. Whether it's a job change, graduating from college, entering into parenthood, relocating geographically, or the end of a significant relationship, these periods of change can be both challenging and transformative. My approach centers on helping clients identify their core needs and values during these transitions, enabling them to navigate these changes with resilience and purpose. By focusing on what truly matters to them, clients can make meaningful progress towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. My aim is to provide a supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, develop healthier patterns, and ultimately thrive in the face of life's inevitable challenges. Through our work together, clients can expect to gain deeper insights, enhance their coping mechanisms, and build a more positive and empowered relationship with themselves and their circumstances.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a cornerstone of my practice, focusing on helping clients develop psychological flexibility by embracing life’s uncertainties and uncontrollable aspects. Through ACT, I guide clients in accepting their thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering a more positive relationship with their internal experiences. This acceptance, combined with mindfulness practices and values clarification, empowers clients to engage in meaningful actions aligned with their core values, regardless of the presence of difficult thoughts or emotions. By changing how they relate to their circumstances, clients often find greater resilience and fulfillment, improving their overall well-being and ability to navigate life’s challenges. In essence, ACT is about cultivating a mindset of acceptance and commitment, enabling clients to reduce the struggle against their experiences and focus on what truly matters to them. This approach helps them lead richer, more purposeful lives by acknowledging that while we cannot control everything that happens, we can choose how we respond, thereby enhancing both their circumstances and their relationship with those circumstances.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My therapeutic approach is also grounded in the idea that our thought patterns play an integral role in how we feel and our subsequent behaviors-> Creating an inventory of the familiar thoughts, patterns and stories that we often tell ourselves and aiming to identify any of these that may no longer be serving my clients.
Supportive
Valuing that my clients are experts of their own lives, I focus on meeting each person where they are, recognizing and expanding their readiness for change and helping facilitate their growth.