Hello. I am a Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maryland and additionally licensed in DC and Virginia. I received my Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and have been practicing for over 40 years. While I am new to the private practice setting, I bring years of experience working with individuals and their caregivers challenged with chronic medical illness such as cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease, helping them explore limiting beliefs that can interfere with achieving goals. Clients tell me I am warm and compassionate, very present in the sessions. I also have a certification in Financial Social Work and can help clients explore the role that their relationship with money plays in their lives and how that might influence their choices.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and a brief outline of what the therapy experience can look like. We will then move through a psychosocial assessment to get a clear understanding of who you are, where you are at and the issues you want to focus on. This will help build a roadmap for our continued work together. Moving into treatment, I am a relationship based therapist and am quite collaborative in my style. We will work in partnership to meet your goals at your pace.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have 40 plus years of experience working with clients .I help lead them on a healthy path where they can learn to identify maladaptive patterns and begin to make changes in behavior. My breadth of experience helps me feel confident in addressing the unique challenges of the people who seek my help.