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Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive...
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Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive regard for the client. Clients have to trust you before they can begin sharing their innermost struggles with a therapist.
Carol Jones-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in the human services field working with various nonprofits but for the last 8 years provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Carol applies a nonjudgmental, caring, strength-based, and integrative approach to therapy. Individualized assessments and treatment plans are key to achieving client goals. Carol maintains that collaboration, trust, and building a partnership are key ingredients to navigate through life’s struggles presented in therapy. Success is measured by how the client’s perception of the therapeutic process and engagement in sessions that work to achieve healthy and successful outcomes.
Therapeutic modalities utilized in therapy include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, person-centered, couples therapy, and integrative interventions. The goal is to provide a caring and supportive environment for clients to feel comfortable sharing.
Carol recognizes that clients often feel vulnerable and reluctant to begin counseling. Her approach is very warm and inviting acknowledging that this was a big step but the right decision to share emotions and feelings with someone new. Therapy is at the client’s pace and being mindful of the support each client needs.
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As a young woman of color, I have a broad range of experiences that can contribute to building a strong connection with clients....
As a young woman of color, I have a broad range of experiences that can contribute to building a strong connection with clients.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues.
Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them toward reunifying children with birth families.
Janay utilizes empathetic listening, guided practice, collaboration, and strengths-based approaches to help clients reach their own understanding of how to make their life better. She works with clients to find a path to their own happiness. Janay wants to build an understanding and accepting environment where people can feel confident about their own abilities in reaching and maintaining their goals, with the ultimate outcome of living an enriching and meaningful life.
As a person of color with immigrant parents, I am very understanding of struggles with identity, major life transitions, and not f...
As a person of color with immigrant parents, I am very understanding of struggles with identity, major life transitions, and not feeling like you fit in perfectly.
Lillian Morales is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for the state of Maryland. She has provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings. Lillian is bilingual and can provide services in Spanish. Lillian enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults and specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship/family issues, and stress management. Lillian received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stevenson University and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University.
Lillian uses a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy but has also used play therapy, art therapy, CBT, cognitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and REBT, depending on what the client's needs are. Lillian emphasizes building a connection at first while continuously providing a safe and nurturing environment for the client's therapeutic journey.
Lillian is very familiar with the nerves and uncertainty of starting something new. Starting therapy is a huge step and Lillian can relate, having been in a client's shoes, to what that can entail. Lillian believes in having an impact on all her clients and would love to help you on your therapeutic journey.
When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary....
When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.
Leslie Trerotola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Leslie works with adults and seniors. She has experience working with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, life transitions, and stress management.
Leslie completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland. While in school, she interned at a community clinic and senior living community (nursing facility and short-term rehab). Once Leslie became licensed, she worked in an inpatient behavioral health hospital setting. Afterwards, she transitioned to an outpatient mental health practice. Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness with her clients. She also encourages her clients to use a holistic approach to health through exercise, nutrition, getting enough sleep, having supportive relationships, and doing activities that bring them joy.
You can expect Leslie to get to know you and address any concerns you have. She will be honest, but optimistic and realistic. Leslie knows your time is valuable and your trust is just as valuable, so she will work to earn that. She will also be respectful of your opinions. If that sounds like something you are interested in, schedule an appointment with Leslie today.
As a student of psychology and an observer of human nature, I know that our distress is not without meaning, not in vain, and that...
As a student of psychology and an observer of human nature, I know that our distress is not without meaning, not in vain, and that there is a path to transform our pain into healing.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) with 6 years of experience supporting clients facing mood disorders, behavioral concerns, and family challenges. I provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I view therapy as a collaborative process designed to reduce distress, strengthen self-awareness, and improve overall quality of life.
I earned my master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the College of William & Mary. I have received formal training in cognitive behavioral therapy and have applied this approach across diverse settings to help clients build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop effective coping skills.
I offer a flexible schedule and respect the time and effort you invest in your growth. Even little progress can create meaningful change. Together, we will focus on practical strategies that empower you to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping people in online therapy is just as it is for in-person therapy. I typically use a psychodynamic lens. Although it doesn't always explain everything, what goes on in childhood and within the important relationships in early life is often a big part of how we interact with each other and within the world. It is very gratifying to see clients be able to connect the dots and break cycles. On a simpler level, I find that validation and normalizing what someone's feelings connected to an experience are, are super helpful.
Some tools I teach in online therapy include:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in online therapy when they tell me they feel like themselves again. If any goal of any caliber is getting worked towards or accomplished, that is meaningful progress to me.
Focus on self-care! Monitoring sleeping and eating patterns/habits, getting physical exercise, and engaging in mindfulness practices (deep breathing exercises, meditation, etc.) outside of sessions.
To prepare for your first online therapy session, make sure you are in a private space with minimal distractions!
With Thriveworks, Online therapy is an effective alternative to in-person therapy services in which a client can speak to a Thriveworks therapist remotely via online video conferencing. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person treatment, but they can also provide added benefits like reduced travel time, saving money on transportation or childcare, and increased access to care.
Online therapy works much like traditional in-person therapy but takes place through secure video conferencing. Clients can attend Online therapy from any safe place they choose that has access to the internet, whether that be their home or another easily accessible place. Like in-person treatment, a therapist will work with their client to address their concerns, create goals, and establish an effective treatment plan.
There is no best option for online therapy—instead, it’s best to focus on finding a provider that meets your specific needs and with whom you can form a professional connection with.
Yes, online therapy is just as effetive for many clients as in-person sessions.
Online therapy can last for a few months to years depending on the goals and symptoms of the client. The treatment process will be unique to each client and lend itself to their specific concerns, which means that the time it takes to treat them will always be different. Timing is also up to the client themselves; they are free to stop therapy whenever they please, especially if they feel they have reached their goals and addressed their concerns.
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.
When we struggle physically, it’s often apparent. We can’t easily hide a broken arm or symptoms of the flu, and we aren’t expected to. However, when we struggle mentally or emotionally, it isn’t as dramatic; as a result, people do often hide these struggles to the best of their ability.
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching,’ than to say, ‘My heart is broken.’” –C.S. Lewis
It’s time to open up about our mental health struggles. If you are struggling mentally or emotionally, consider working with a counselor at Thriveworks Baltimore Counseling. Our providers have a unique set of skills that allow them to help their clients with a wide range of challenges, in either in-person or online counseling.
Online counseling proves to be the solution to many people’s reservations about counseling. It allows you to work with a counselor safely and conveniently from home. To schedule an online counseling session at Thriveworks Baltimore Counseling, just give our office a call.
There are a variety of approaches to online counseling, but here at Thriveworks Baltimore, our online counselors can offer two main options: telephone counseling and video counseling. You might find that both are valuable. Some people, though, develop a preference or have a preference from the very beginning. It often comes down to whether or not you want that face-to-face interaction.
In video counseling, even though you aren’t working with your counselor in-person, you do still get that face-to-face time. Some people prefer this and even find it essential to making progress in counseling. Others, though, find the opposite to be true, in that they feel more comfortable opening up over the phone because there isn’t that face-to-face time. The online counseling at Thriveworks Baltimore are happy to help you either way. Feel free to try one or the other and then make a change if you find that the first option you’ve tried doesn’t work for you!
That said, we think that you’ll find online counseling beneficial, regardless of whether you choose to explore telephone counseling or video counseling. We’ll delve into the benefits of online counseling below.
If you’re debating between in-person and online counseling, you’re probably wondering why you should choose online counseling. While this decision comes down to personal preferences, we think it’s worth considering the perks of online counseling. These include:
The first perk is obvious: Online counseling means you can work with your counselor or therapist from wherever you deem convenient and comfortable. Now, the second online counseling perk is not as obvious. What we mean by more reliable is that in online counseling you don’t have to worry about having to cancel or reschedule your appointment due to traffic (which you can’t control) or bad weather (which again, you can’t control). As long as you have your telephone, computer, or another device ready to go and reliable service or internet connection, you’re all set.
Additionally, schedule an online counseling session often means having more flexible scheduling options. Finally, it’s affordable, as many insurances now cover online counseling by phone and often video, too.
Long story short, online counseling is a great counseling option for many. Not only is it a convenient approach, but it offers greater flexibility and also eliminates external factors that many people just don’t want to deal with, such as a long commute time or traffic. With online counseling at Thriveworks Baltimore, you simply commit to a day and time, and then answer your counselor’s call or attend your videoconference. It’s as simple as that.
Are you ready to dive in and start working with an online counselor? We’re happy to hear it! All you have to do is call our office. Our scheduling team will help you get scheduled with telephone counseling or video counseling, whichever you prefer. In addition, they will ensure that you meet with a counselor who is uniquely qualified to help you. If you’re ready to schedule your appointment, we’re ready to meet with you. We look forward to your call!
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Thriveworks in Baltimore, MD is located off of Hamill Rd, between the Baltimore Country Club and Jones Falls Expy. We share a building with Pediatric Eye Care of Maryland and Fresenius Kidney Care Cross Keys, among other businesses. The closest bus stop is Falls Rd & Hamill Rd SB. If you have trouble finding our office or have any questions about how to get here, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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