About us

Your well-being comes first. Always.

We are a client-oriented practice. Together, we identify the solutions that fit you, your lifestyle, and your healing or change journey.

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Trust

Built slowly and honestly, at your pace.

Respect

For your culture, identity, faith and lifestyle.

Transparency

No hidden agendas — just open conversation.

Authenticity

Real people, real care, no clinical coldness.

01.

Working with children

Our experience includes counseling families with children — including single mothers and fathers — school-based wellness programs for children age 4 and up, and middle & high school students.

We work through all kinds of issues, including divorce, grief, parents with substance use, anger, anxiety, autism spectrum, DMDD and depression. We also have a background supporting children who have endured sexual trauma and those who have offended.

02.

Working with adolescents

Teenagers aren't always excited about therapy, so we meet them where they are. We've worked with teens for over 10 years — and our sessions aren't always face-to-face across a desk. We've played basketball, soccer and gone for walks to help teens open up; in the office we use play therapy, board activities, worksheets and games.

Adolescents often feel they have little space to be themselves. We build the therapeutic relationship on trust, respect, transparency and authenticity — a judgment-free space with clear boundaries and unconditional positive regard.

We've helped teens with anxiety and depression, trauma (including divorce, death and loss), self-esteem and body image, connecting with peers, anger, mood swings, foster care and group home challenges, substance use, and meeting expectations at school and home.

03.

Working with adults & families

Adulthood brings plenty of challenges, and the freedom we longed for as kids can feel far out of reach. We've helped many adults navigate difficult experiences and trauma, and learn tools to heal — honoring every client's spiritual background, orientation, gender and cultural identity, and experience of parenthood.

Together we'll work toward freedom from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles and damaging habits — building healthy coping plans, communication skills and self-care routines that lead to self-acceptance, self-love and fulfilling relationships.

Modalities

A wide toolbox, chosen together with you.

Including natural and holistic options — aromatherapy, holistic medicine, meditative sounds, nutrition and natural oils — if and when you'd like them.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Acceptance & Commitment
  • Compassion Focused
  • Reality Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Aromatherapy & natural oils
  • Nutrition
  • Play therapy
  • Spirituality

Ready when you are. Let's take the first step together.

In-person in Catonsville or by telehealth. Most major insurance accepted, with a sliding scale available.