My journey into mental health care began with a pivotal moment early in my life—a summer working as a music teacher at camp. One of my young campers climbed onto a roof, threatening to jump, and I was there to talk him down. That moment changed everything for me. I realized that helping people through their struggles was more important to me than teaching music. From that day forward, I committed to understanding how to help people cope with life’s challenges and create lasting change. Over...
I have five years of experience providing psychotherapy to the underserved population. My therapy style is strength and motivation focused. I believe that there is no hierarchy in therapy. We are just two beings coming together to work out a difficulty in your life. I am here to guide and provide you with insight and tools you need and sometimes didn’t know you had, to work through whatever it is you are struggling with. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new ...
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety that leaves you feeling stuck, dealing with the complexities of ADHD, or working through challenges in your relationships, therapy can provide clarity and direction. I specialize in helping adults who are facing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, and trauma, as well as those navigating relationship challenges such as conflict, communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, and life transitions like separation or divorce. My work is focused on understanding ...
Hi, I'm a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of experience helping people improve their mental well-being. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly around challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. I know how overwhelming life can feel, especially when you're dealing with mental health concerns on top of everything else. But you don’t have to figure it all out on y...
My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral he...
I am a solution focused, wellness and recovery-oriented, person centered, trauma informed, culturally appropriate clinician who seeks to help clients understand the power they have to grow and impact their mental health treatment. I help clients to be learn how to identify and communicate their needs. I help clients to navigate their presenting problems in order to not be a prisoner of their past. Together we work on ways to become stronger, more resilient, more confident and to love yourself mo...
Our Therapists are holistic and relationally-oriented in their approach with clients. We strongly believe in establishing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship in order to address the emotionally challenging conversations. All Therapists are client-centered and have eclectic therapeutic approaches - utilizing various treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, DBT, relational, psychodynamic, mind-body oriented, somatic, insight oriented, and when needed a solution focused approach. ...
Together we will review and weigh the anxious, depressive, resentful, or otherwise negative thoughts and behavioral patterns to determine their merit and usefulness and work on promoting alternative, healthy thoughts and patterns to replace them. We will be looking at the whole you, the biological, social, emotional, and logical parts of you and how they interact with one another. We will be looking at daily activities, self-care, social interaction, hopes, dreams, and more to inspire ways to be...
I have worked with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, which includes depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. I have experience in individual, group, and family counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has worked in the area of counseling since 2019. I have training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I feel therapy is a process between the therapist and client to explore and understand what the client is experiencing, to come up...
I have experience working with clients that struggle with chronic illness, loss, substance use, work and daily life stressors, relationship issues and family conflict. As a licensed clinical therapist for over 5 years, my goal is to assist my clients in obtaining insight into their daily functioning in order to live a healthy meaningful life. Using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Counseling, Trauma Informed Care, and Supportive Counse...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are? College can bring pressure, big emotions, and questions that don’t have easy answers. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, identity exploration, or relationship stress, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. I'm queer and subculture affirming, with experience supporting clients in ENM and other nontraditional relationship structures. Together, we can work toward more clarity, confidence, and connection....
Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) provides high-quality outpatient mental health services—both in-person and via telehealth—to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families across the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. Our name reflects our philosophy: collaboration is at the heart of healing. Our multidisciplinary team of skilled and compassionate mental health professionals works closely together to support clients in achieving emotional wellness. Through regular team collabor...
I have worked with adults regarding various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse. My therapeutic approaches are person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Christian counseling, and couples counseling. I am a laid-back and dedicated therapist who wants to see you be successful. I look forward to partnering with you to achieve all your goals. My therapy style is warm and interactive....
I work with a number of presenting concerns including relationships, self-esteem, and grief and loss. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma recovery. I enjoy creating genuine connections with my clients and helping them to not only address symptoms, but also to tune into their strengths and values and to feel empowered to handle the ups and downs of life. My approach is client-centered and integrative, combining mindfulness-based, relational...
I work hard to support the personal and emotional growth of all my clients. I support my clients to live their best lives through self care and solution-focused therapy. I create a safe and engaging environment that allows clients to feel comfortable and open. I have over 13 years experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with a wide range of people and backgrounds. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care t...
Feeling stuck? Is your way of thinking negatively impacting your decision making? Has life stressors, such as ending a relationship have you feeling like you're unclear of which direction to go in life? Does poor spending and saving habits make you fearful of the future? Are you trying to incorporate a healthier holistic lifestyle and don't know where to begin? Change can be difficult and often we may feel stuck in a cycle, our comfort zone, but recognizing the need for change is the first step ...
I have experience working in hospital settings, outpatient counseling programs, and individual counseling through telehealth and school-based programs. You will gain insight and will learn new ways of coping while changing maladaptive behaviors. My approach is individualized based on your needs. I use intervention techniques that are based on interpersonal psychology, cognitive behavioral therapies, and mindfulness. In your counseling sessions, I will assist you in identifying how your thoughts,...
Hi there and congratulations on taking a step toward your wellness goals! I work best with individuals seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is empathetic, efficient, and personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection. Using strength-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions to gain insight and feel more in control. I strive to create a validatin...
My approach to therapy is collaborative and conversational. I listen and provide helpful feedback. I aim to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to discuss challenges you are working through. I am like a member of your team who helps you discover all of your options and provides support by focusing on building on your strengths. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and so a lot of the work we will be doing focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and ...
I provide a range of strategies for addressing anxiety, managing stress, and improving functioning in life, work, and relationships. As a therapist, I develop a collaborative relationship through which to address areas in your life that are in need of change. Whether one is dealing with a painful experience or are seeking new perspectives, I will help you gain greater self-knowledge, to overcome self-limiting behaviors and to face barriers in achieving your goals. I will listen attentively while...