Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Rockville, MD

Biography: I am licensed in Maryland with 34 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Biography: Education/Training: *Bachelor of Arts-English Literature, Loyola College, 12/93 *Master of Science Degree-Clinical Community Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 5/00 *Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study-Substance Abuse Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, 5/00 *Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, 8/02 *Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 3/03 *Licensed Approved Clinical Professional Counselor Supervisor, 8/15 *Licensed Approved Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor, 9/18 *Doctor of Education in Education with a specialization in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, School of Education, 8/17 Personal Statement: I am a licensed psychotherapist and a substance abuse specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment in outpatient and inpatient treatment settings. I am an experienced lecturer and mental health/substance abuse consultant that has conducted educational programs in treatment and educational settings. I am completed my doctoral work in education with a specialization in Counseling in the hope that I can become a better educator of mental health and substance abuse topics. I have worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in a variety of settings for over 15 years.

Care Philosophy: I have been serving the Carroll County/Reisterstown community since 1998 and have experience working with a vast array of populations. I offer a unique skill set of solution focused, behavioral, and holistic modalities. Helping individuals and couples to rewrite the stories that no longer serve them has become a passion; exploring family dynamics and facilitating both individual and environmental changes.