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"As a person who looks to find meaning in every situation, allow me to walk with you through that discovery for you through creativity."

Barbara Bazemore is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She was certified as an ArtReach Project America Trainer and facilitated multiple expressive arts hours working with Veterans and professionals interested in working with Veterans. Barbara Bazemore became an Expressive Arts presenter and an Advisor for Women Veteran Social Justice to assist in the needs of women veterans; she became a counselor to assist others in the expression of their emotions in a healthy way. Ms. Bazemore specializes in the uniqueness of others to manage stress, coping skills, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Ms. Barbara. Bazemore retired from the United States Air Force. She graduated from Lesley University with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts Degree with a concentration in Expressive Arts therapy. Ms. Bazemore also graduated from Prescott College with a Master of Science in Counseling specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy. She is currently a Doctoral candidate at Walden University pursuing a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services Program Concentration: Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention. Ms. Bazemore has a long history of facilitating expressive art-specific interventions with various populations which is reflected in her volunteer work at Benton House, a Senior Memory Care facility, and her therapist position at Willowbrooke at Tanner’s Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program working with adults, children and adolescents in crisis. After her move to Maryland, she worked with military adolescents in outpatient services and then as a Creative Arts Therapist for Inpatient services. All of her previous experience shapes her ability to provide person-centered expressive arts therapy intervention to the young and old.

"Life challenges are common to us all and finding a way to maneuver through them is something I hope you accept my help with," says Barbara. "If you are interested in finding your voice through creativity, please schedule an appointment."

"Tammy is a married female whose faith in God has guided her work."

Tammy Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in counseling patients and families impacted by health related illnesses including births of the tiniest premature infants to supporting families through the death a loved one. She is passionate about helping clients recognize and accept their deepest feelings of grief and anger while also experiencing the duality of joy and happiness. She firmly believes that feelings of guilt can either lead the way to change or when misguided can steal away personal growth.

Tammy earned her Master's degree in Social Work at University of Maryland as a nontraditional student. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister to a large complex family and understands the importance of flexibility, forgiveness, and humor in dealing with relationships. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy but firmly believes that self growth and healing occurs when a person pays attention to their inner dialog and the impact it has on their behavior and feelings. Tammy, believes that creating a safe place for the hardest of thoughts and feelings to be explored can bring relief.

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by a difficult thoughts or life situations, sabotaging your successes, or struggling with creating safe boundaries in your relationships, Tammy can support you by creating the space to think about what changes you want to make. Schedule with her today to gain new perspectives and techniques that will allow you to grow into a healthier you.