(She/Her)
New to Grow
My name is Dr. Anita Marade and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience in mental health. I have also worked with the Department of Defense and as a contractor with the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Army have a very good understanding of the military culture. In addition, I was the Psychological Health Coordinator with the U.S. Army and worked at The Arlington National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. Further, I received my Doctorate in Education Counseling Psychology in August '2011 and the title of my dissertation is "Examining Anger and Alcohol Use To Risk of Assault Among Adult Male Offenders of Domestic Violence." Moreover, I am a Board Approved Supervisor for Social Work in the state of Maryland. In addition, I have worked as an Employment Assistance Program Counselor for the military and with the private sector. Lastly, I am licensed as a Clinical Social Work in the states of Virginia, D.C. and Maryland and have my Board Certified Diplomate credential.
In my first session, clients can expect a safe, judgment-free space focused on building a strong relationship. I will blend Person-Centered Therapy while using empathy and unconditional positive regard with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address goal-setting and problem setting. The first session is important in establishing trust and rapport building. I will also ask open-ended questions to understand what brought them to therapy and how their current challenges are affecting their daily life. We will also work on collaborative goal setting utilizing Person-Centered principles, and together Together, and address exactly what they hope to achieve (e.g., managing a specific stressor or changing a behavioral pattern.
I would say Interpersonal traits like active listening, empathy, or conflict resolution. I am also detail oriented, flexible and team oriented.
I have a passion working with military clients and enjoy doing with Employment Assistance Program work with clients and in the private sector. I also have many years of experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression and domestic violence or intimate partner violence. I worked with the Family Advocacy Program with the US Navy and Air Force and also completed my Dissertation on Domestic Violence on reviewing recidivism rates and alcohol usage.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that trigger distress. In counseling, it teaches clients to recognize cognitive distortions (like catastrophizing), have them complete thought records to reframe negative self-talk into logical responses, and assign behavioral experiments to help them feel safe and confront their fears.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person Centered Theory allows us to practice unconditional positive regard and fully accept and support our clients without judgment, separating their inherent worth from their behaviors. This builds a safe space where they feel comfortable exploring vulnerable thoughts and difficult emotions. Also, important are practicing genuine authenticity, and offering active, and empathic listening.