Services
Offering individual, group, family and couples therapy.
Individual Therapy
Every client is different and every client is seeking therapy for various reasons. My goal is to provide the most effective treatment possible based on your needs and expectations, however, successful therapy is largely determined by how much work you are willing to do in the therapeutic process.
Group Therapy
In group therapy we feel supported by our peers and by people who are experiencing some of the same thoughts, feelings and behaviors as we experience. All group members have the ability and capacity to learn from one another and I provide a safe and caring environment for clients to do this type of work.
Family/Couples Therapy
One of the goals of family/couples counseling is to identify the needs of each member and to find a constructive way to communicate those needs. It is imperative in the therapeutic process that each client feels safe, supported and listened to. As a therapist, I do not take sides; instead, I ensure each individual in the family unit feels heard.
Areas of Focus
- Substance Use
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Chronic Pain and Substance Use
- Chronic Pain and Mental Health Issues
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Anger Management
- Sexual Trauma
- Emotional Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Stress
- Marital Issues
Consultations
Friends and family often feel lost or have questions when they have concerns about a loved one’s thoughts, behaviors and/or substance use. Guiding Paths Counseling offers consultations to people that are in need of guidance for themselves or for their loved one. A consultation is a one-time meeting with a mental health or substance use professional where questions can be answered, treatment path(s) can be explored, referrals can be provided, as well as meeting various other needs. This service is not covered under insurance plans since a diagnosis will not be made as this is primarily offered to friends and family seeking support and direction for their loved one.
Clinical Drug Testing
Guiding Paths Counseling offers clinical drug testing through an independent laboratory, Precision Diagnostics. Clinical drug testing is primarily used to track clients’ alcohol or substance use levels. This is a valuable tool in therapy as many clients feel they are being held accountable. This type of laboratory testing is accepted by the court systems.
Precision Diagnostics uses NextGen Testing which is a higher standard for LC-MS/MS testing. NextGen testing has lower drug cutoff levels so drugs can be detected at lower thresholds. Precision Diagnostics analyzes the specimen and provides a detailed report. Both urine specimen testing and oral fluid testing are utilized.
Supervision
I am an approved supervisor by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to both Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs) and Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LGADCs).
The goal of supervision is to provide new therapists the ability to develop therapeutic skills and to create their own style of counseling. I offer 60-minute individual supervision sessions once a week. More frequent sessions or sessions that are longer in duration may be available upon request. Group supervision can be offered, however, this is contingent upon the number of participants interested in this service at the time.
If you are in need of supervision hours, please feel free to contact me and we can setup a time to discuss your supervision requirements.
Fees & Insurance
Accepted Insurances
