About

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a life change! It's not easy to ask for help and I applaud your decision to do something different in your life. I look forward to taking this journey with you.

I earned my Master's and Bachelor's Degrees in Counseling Psychology from Towson University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Licensed Addictions Counselor. My experience and training have been in addictions counseling, community mental health with adults and teens, and in school counseling with children and teens. I started my career working in the school system as an addictions prevention counselor. I have worked in outpatient, intensive outpatient, and residential/inpatient levels of care throughout my career.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also help many people who have experienced addictions.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is often called eclectic; I combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, gestalt and systems theory to tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Family
  • Group
  • Individuals

Years in Practice

20 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Jewish

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health
  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCPC LC1779 Verify MD
LMHC LH61171230 Verify WA
LCADC LCA460 Verify MD

Practice Locations

929 Tipton Rd

Middle River, MD 21220-3785

Phone Number: (443) 559-4595

Fax Number: (443) 559-4595

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