Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LGSW

 

First Lutheran Church

3604 Chatham Road at Frederick

Ellicott City, MD 20814

 

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church

6601 Bradley Boulevard

Bethesda, MD 20817

 

Phone: 410-234-9734; 1-888-626-2273 Box 2

 

 

I bring more than fifteen years of experience to my work with individuals and couples. My practice focuses largely on personal struggles with depression, anxiety, loss, life transitions, and relationships.

 

I feel a strong desire to work with individuals to discover what creates pain in their lives and causes them to feel distress. It takes willingness and courage, on the part of the client, to identify and probe personal issues in order to move beyond the place of feeling stuck. I believe deeply that I have been called to this work and trust that God is always present to our distress and in our healing.

 

In addition to my clinical work, I teach classes related to mental health issues, personal wellness, self-care, and spiritual growth. I am an experienced retreat leader and facilitate consultations for individuals and groups. In my own congregation, I am the leader of the Stephen Ministry program, an international ministry of listening and companioning for people going through difficult times.  I facilitate a monthly support group for clergy members of the National Capital Presbytery. I am a noted leader in studies of the Enneagram which is an in-depth personality typing system that offers a meaningful path for the spiritual journey.

 

GENERAL                                                                                                               

Years in practice: 15+                                                                                              

Avg. cost per session: $40-$150                                                                    

Sliding scale:   Yes

 

Orientation:  Psychodynamic

Modality:  Individuals, Couples

 

CLIENT FOCUS                                                                                             

Ethnicity:   Any                                                                                                                  

Gender:     All                                                                                                               

Religious orientation:  Any

Age:  Adults

 

Masters in Social Work, University of Maryland

Licensed Graduate Social Worker

National Association of Social Workers

 

Depression

Anxiety

Loss

Life transitions

Relationships