Being a therapist is a privilege.   Every clinician I know feels this way.   We’re honored, and frankly a little surprised, that we get to do this work every day.   

That may seem impossible for a job that involves connecting with people’s pain. But it is absolutely true.   Here’s what your therapist sees when they/she/he looks at you.

What your Maryland therapist sees when he/she/they looks at you is not your anxiety. Or your depression or ADHD. It’s

1. Your Courage:   It takes guts to sign up for this.   We have plenty of phone conversations with people who ultimately decide against it.   You signed up.

2. Your Dedication:  You’re here because building a better life for yourself or your family matters to you. And you’re willing to work for it.

3. Your Strength:  You let us join you in your experience. And we see your resilience. The strength that you have shown as you made it through the rough spots.

4. Your Possibilities:  We envision the future you describe for yourself (and then some). And we’re excited to help you figure out which paths will lead there.

5. Your Growth:  As you go through your journey it’s easy to forget where you started. But we take notes!   We go back and read them to prepare for our time with you. And the contrast between what was and what is becomes clear.   (Try doing that for yourself at home!)

6. Our Commonality:  If you could hear the chorus of other people sharing your experiences, you’d worry less about being different.   Trust us, it’s there.

   In fact, we secretly wish we could introduce you to the other client who’s going through the same thing at the same time you are.

When you’re ready to see in yourself all the beauty that we see in you, request an appointment. And discover the possibilities.