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The arm of social justice and the hand of compassion can be used to wash the feet of others.
I am a licensed certified social worker-clinical (LCSW-C) with 22 years of experience providing therapy across a wide range of clinical settings. I have worked with abused and neglected children, individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis intervention teams, and clients seeking faith-based counseling. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, with a strong focus on helping clients navigate trauma, life stressors, and emotional challenges.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland. My orientation is grounded in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theory, and I utilize solution-focused and reality therapy approaches. In cases involving trauma or abuse, I incorporate ego-strengthening techniques to support resilience, healthy adaptation, and emotional functioning.
Clients often respond well to my practical, evidence-based approach to therapy. I strive to provide competent, thoughtful care tailored to your unique needs and goals. If you are seeking a clinician who values collaboration, insight, and meaningful progress, I look forward to supporting you on your therapeutic journey.
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Drawing from my clinical experience and my research with diverse families and caregivers, I approach therapy with empathy, cultura...
Drawing from my clinical experience and my research with diverse families and caregivers, I approach therapy with empathy, cultural humility, and a deep commitment to helping you navigate stress, identity, and the everyday demands of life.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) with 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, stress, emotional challenges, and identity concerns. I work with clients seeking clarity, confidence, and practical tools to navigate daily demands, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.
I earned my doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology from Capella University. My approach integrates empathy, cultural humility, and strength-based, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed practices to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and deepen their sense of emotional balance and resilience.
You deserve a space where your story is honored, and your healing is supported. I am here to walk with you as you gain clarity, strengthen your well-being, and develop tools that help you thrive. When you feel ready to begin, I would be honored to help you take the next step toward meaningful change and a more grounded, connected life.
I am a compassionate therapist who brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and faith-aware approach to counseling, drawin...
I am a compassionate therapist who brings a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and faith-aware approach to counseling, drawing on my experience working with clients of all ages to create a safe space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) with 6 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults in clinical and school-based settings. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, family conflict, identity concerns, and life transitions. My work focuses on helping clients gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and develop practical tools to navigate everyday challenges.
I earned my master’s degree in mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University. My clinical approach is cognitive behavioral therapy-focused and trauma-informed, helping clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, build practical coping strategies, and create sustainable behavior change through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
You do not have to navigate this season alone. I offer a collaborative, culturally responsive, and compassionate space where your experiences are honored and your goals guide our work. Together, we will move at your pace to support healing, emotional growth, and renewed hope.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in couples/marriage counseling is to work on building communication skills. I find the best benefit in this approach because it gives couples the tools to resolve future issues/concerns.
I teach the following tools in couples/marriage counseling: communication skills, building/reestablishing trust, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in couples/marriage counseling when the couple is able to resolve disagreements without arguments.
Clients can supplement their time in couples/marriage counseling with bibliotherapy, individual therapy, and increasing healthy coping skills.
To prepare for your first couples/marriage counseling session, you can write down goals for therapy and bring them to the first session.
Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Sometimes we can figure out how to address and manage a problem that arises in our relationship, but in other instances, we need a little help. And who better to help than someone who specializes in helping couples? If you and your partner could use some professional guidance in your relationship, consider working with a couples counselor or psychologist at Thriveworks Germantown in Montgomery County.
In addition to having specific expertise in helping couples work through the challenges that threaten their relationship, these individuals have important experience under their belt and they truly care about helping you live a happier, healthier life. To schedule an appointment, just give us a call.
Exploring couples counseling can help if:
This is a list of problems that could call for couples counseling. However, the list doesn’t stop there. Simply put, if you think that you and your partner could find value in working with a couples counseling, it is something you should explore. To hear more about it, or to schedule an appointment, give Thriveworks Germantown in Montgomery County a call.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Fosters secure emotional bonds between partners, enhancing intimacy and communication.
Again, if you think that you and your partner could benefit from couples counseling in any way, reach out to Thriveworks Germantown, MD in Montgomery County. The counselors and psychologists at Thriveworks are skilled, caring, and they are eager to help you improve or maintain the health of your relationship. To schedule an appointment just give us a call or book online.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Germantown is located in Churchill Executive Park, near Wisteria Dr and Germantown Rd, off Interstate 270. It is right by the Germantown Library and close to the Montgomery County Police 5th District.
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