About
I am a seasoned clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Connecticut in 1979. I received a Master of Social Work Degree with a concentration in Family Services from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 1981,
During my tenure as a private practice practitioner, clinical administer, certified trainer and evaluator, I have had the unique pleasure to obtain several certifications and recognition for my interactions with clients. In addition, I had pleasure of serving on the NASW (National Association of Social Workers Clinical Subsidiary for Children) I was also appointed to serve on the Executive Broad of Psychiatry at renowned local hospital in Maryland for a two-year term and received recognition as a contributor in the DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Health Disorders Fifth Edition)
My role as therapist, has enabled me to work with individuals and families who are from diverse populations and who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and relational problems in addition to other adult and childhood mental health related issues.
Engaging in the therapy process can be very daunting, however I am confident that you can have a positive experience when provided the appropriate strategies, time, and support. The experience, and skills that I have acquired has enabled me to be empathetic, respectful, and nonjudgmental while providing the highest quality of therapy services.
Given the opportunity to work with you, I will provide you with the necessary tools to enable you to succeed. I look for to speaking with you.
Clinical Approaches:
Client -Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma Focused Therapy
Solution Focus Therapy
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Multicultural Issues
- Parenting
- Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
Years in Practice
42 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW-C | 06765 Verify | MD |
Practice Locations
6277 Setting Star
Columbia, MD 21045-4525
Phone Number: (410) 300-7305
Fax Number: (410) 381-2774