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A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from o...
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A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from one another.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 5 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I provide a thoughtful, insight-oriented approach to therapy and believe that meaningful change begins with understanding the deeper roots of your struggles. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University, where I received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, allowing therapy to unfold in a way that feels authentic and effective.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or isolated, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer an engaged, compassionate, and collaborative environment where we can explore challenges together and work toward clarity, relief, and lasting growth. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
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The arm of social justice and the hand of compassion can be used to wash the feet of others....
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.
I believe therapy is a space for genuine connection, growth, and lasting change....
I believe therapy is a space for genuine connection, growth, and lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore the patterns that shape their experiences. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on helping clients uncover their strengths and move toward greater emotional balance and fulfillment.
I earned a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Loyola University. Depending on client needs, I integrate an eclectic blend of emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. These approaches are especially effective for clients managing moderate to severe anxiety and depression.
My goal is to help clients recognize and shift automatic responses that cause stress, turning these insights into meaningful growth. By sharing practical coping skills and fostering awareness of mind, body, and spirit, I guide clients toward resilience, self-compassion, and lasting happiness.
My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be....
My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be.
Molly Alvord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and Maryland with over 17 years of experience. Working in a variety of settings, Molly has had the pleasure of helping people of all ages and backgrounds by providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues.
Molly earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work. She takes a humanistic approach that involves unconditional positive regard with a blend of techniques including person-centered, motivational, solution-focused, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to work with the client to find the methods that will fit their needs.
Molly starts where the client is and helps them explore their reasons for choosing therapy and identify their goals. Employing a variety of techniques to meet the client’s needs, she empowers her clients to use their strengths to make positive changes in their lives.
I believe my role in the therapeutic process is to create a safe space for my clients to identify and address the obstacles to the...
I believe my role in the therapeutic process is to create a safe space for my clients to identify and address the obstacles to their goals.
Ericka Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in assisting with a range of concerns including stress, career, anger, behavioral issues, and life transitions. Ericka helps others learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact choices, communication, and relationships. She focuses on bringing clients out of the past and future by teaching skills to anchor them to the present.
Ericka holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore. She utilizes approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to client needs.
From academic pressure to professional stress to the uncertainty of later years, our lives are filled with transitions. Ericka will challenge you to stop judging yourself as you work together to reset your thinking, reassess your priorities, and shift from blame to critical reflection. Schedule an appointment today!
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Couples/marriage counseling is a beneficial approach for those relationships in need of a specialized approach.
Both parties need to be open and honest in order to be successful with couples/marriage counseling.
Couples/marriage counseling is beneficial as long as both parties are on the same page in establishing a reunification process.
Journal their experiences so each can remember, process, and share in the counseling process.
Before first session, both parties need to be able to be honest and vulnerable as each will know more about self and being in a relationship with the other.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Relationships take a lot of work. It doesn’t matter if you and your partner have only been together a year or married for 10, the ups and downs are inevitable. The feelings you had for each other during the “honeymoon phase” may have slipped away without you even realizing it. Additionally, getting more comfortable around your partner allows for different issues to come to light.
Whether you’re like Sam and Steven and need help working through past issues or you just need help communicating better, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) can help. At Thriveworks Counseling in Annapolis, our marriage and couples counselors have helped many couples through their obstacles and are ready to help you, too. When you’re ready to start making meaningful changes, give us a call at (410) 709-3342.
Every couple and their needs are unique. Because of this, we understand the importance of creating individualized treatment plans for each and every one of our clients. The counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Annapolis have the education, training, and skills to help you tackle your issues. During your first sessions, your counselor will assess you and your partner as individuals in order to better understand how to fix the problems you are facing. After understanding you both as individuals, your therapist will come up with a special plan of action based on your needs. This will allow you both to appreciate each other on a different level and understand what you need to do as a whole to get better.
You may be wondering when the right time is to finally ask for help. Consider these questions:
These are just a few ways to start thinking about why you should start seeing a counselor. There are many reasons why couples seek out the help of one of our mental health professionals. Some of the more common ones are: Infidelity, lack of intimacy, parenting disagreements, misaligned values, financial strain, low self-esteem, lack of trust, poor communication, negative work/life balance, major life changes, grief, mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, and addiction or substance abuse.
As we have touched on briefly, the leaps and bounds our marriage and couples counselors will go to for their clients are great. They are dedicated to helping you and your loved one fix the issues holding you back so you can start living happier, more loving lives together. Some of the tools in which our therapists can equip you with include:
Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Annapolis, we are dedicated and client-focused, meaning that we will always put you and your needs first. If you are ready to explore the many benefits of working with a couples counselor, give us a call or visit our online booking portal. We offer many other added benefits to our clients, like evening and weekend appointments, and we can’t wait for you to see them all. We look forward to hearing from you and starting this journey together.
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