Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 7 more.
(she/her)
At Be Counseling, LLC, my mission is to support and guide you through your mental health journey with compassion and consistency. If you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, low motivation, challenges with confidence or self-control, or if you’re ready to explore and heal childhood or relationship trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I bring both professional training and personal insight to my work, allowing me to meet clients with empathy, authenticity, and understanding. My top priority is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. I am committed to showing up consistently and providing compassion, unconditional positive regard, and practical psychoeducation to empower you throughout the process. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to your unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic therapy. Together, we will work toward meaningful growth, healing, and lasting change.
After the initial appointment with gathering as much information regarding your concerns and your goals, I'd like to take time to praise you for taking this step in your mental wellness journey. I like to start light, unless client's want to dive into the deep end right away.
Laughter is truly a release and cure, so I bring this to my sessions and find that my clients appreciate this. With a safe and nonjudgmental space, I assist my clients with processing their emotions and thoughts, gain control through cognitive coping and restructuring, mindfulness, and increase confidence in themselves.
My ideal client is ready to confront the root cause of their cognitive distortions; ready to self advocate; and ready to heal. This doesn't meant the journey will be easy, but allow the experience to challenge you and grow you outside of your comfort zone!
Other specialties
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Cash - $130 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate CBT to assist client's with identifying and changing negative a thought patterns and behaviors.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I incorporate CPT for those diagnosed with PTSD or a trauma-base disorder, which focuses on how trauma impacts their thoughts, behaviors, and their life as a whole.
Eclectic
I pull from several other modalities, based on client needs, to best support them in their journey.
Humanistic
I believe the client is the expert of themselves, and I am here as a sounding board and can offer a new perspective.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I integrate mindfulness practices to help clients become more aware of the present moment and hopefully reduce negative reactions to their thoughts and feelings.