LCSW-C, 23 years of experience
New to Grow
Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a thriving counseling practice in Maryland. I have been a Master’s level Social Worker for 23 years and a Board-Certified Psychotherapist for 17 years. During that time I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds with various issues and concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Insomnia, Military/Veteran Issues, Compassion Fatigue, Grief & Loss, Divorce, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict, LGBT issues, Life Transitions, Career Challenges, Work/Life Balance and more. I realize that asking for help is difficult for some people. Congratulations on taking this first step toward wellness. I would be happy to walk with you the rest of the way. Be Well, Hilary
Now that you have some information about me, in our first session I will get to know you, your story, and the journey that brought you to this point in life. Knowing your full history, from childhood until now, including even the things that you think don't matter, will help in giving me a full picture of the things that make you who you are today.
I am open minded and welcoming to all. No matter what your issue is, you will always be treated with compassion and respect. No Judgement, No Shame, Just Help.
I use several different evidence-based treatment modalities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Motivational Interviewing, just to name a few. The clinical approach chosen will always be tailored to your specific needs, your history, and your level of comfort.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a goal oriented, problem focused therapeutic approach that highlights how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and influence each other. We will examine and challenge unhelpful, negative, and sometimes irrational thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions that influence your feelings and cause certain problematic behavior.
CBT-I is aa highly effective evidence-based treatment for insomnia that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to sleep problems.
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy that will help you explore and resolve the ambivalence that stands in the way of you making the positive changes that you desire.