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A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from o...
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A fundamental aspect of our humanity is our need for unconditional positive regard, understanding, acceptance, and presence from one another.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 5 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I provide a thoughtful, insight-oriented approach to therapy and believe that meaningful change begins with understanding the deeper roots of your struggles. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and respected.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University, where I received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches and tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs, allowing therapy to unfold in a way that feels authentic and effective.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or isolated, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer an engaged, compassionate, and collaborative environment where we can explore challenges together and work toward clarity, relief, and lasting growth. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
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The arm of social justice and the hand of compassion can be used to wash the feet of others....
The arm of social justice and the hand of compassion can be used to wash the feet of others.
I am a licensed certified social worker-clinical (LCSW-C) with 22 years of experience providing therapy across a wide range of clinical settings. I have worked with abused and neglected children, individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis intervention teams, and clients seeking faith-based counseling. My work spans individuals, couples, and families, with a strong focus on helping clients navigate trauma, life stressors, and emotional challenges.
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland. My orientation is grounded in psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theory, and I utilize solution-focused and reality therapy approaches. In cases involving trauma or abuse, I incorporate ego-strengthening techniques to support resilience, healthy adaptation, and emotional functioning.
Clients often respond well to my practical, evidence-based approach to therapy. I strive to provide competent, thoughtful care tailored to your unique needs and goals. If you are seeking a clinician who values collaboration, insight, and meaningful progress, I look forward to supporting you on your therapeutic journey.
I believe therapy is a space for genuine connection, growth, and lasting change....
I believe therapy is a space for genuine connection, growth, and lasting change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 14 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore the patterns that shape their experiences. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, focusing on helping clients uncover their strengths and move toward greater emotional balance and fulfillment.
I earned a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Loyola University. Depending on client needs, I integrate an eclectic blend of emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. These approaches are especially effective for clients managing moderate to severe anxiety and depression.
My goal is to help clients recognize and shift automatic responses that cause stress, turning these insights into meaningful growth. By sharing practical coping skills and fostering awareness of mind, body, and spirit, I guide clients toward resilience, self-compassion, and lasting happiness.
My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be....
My goal is to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and help themselves become the person that they want to be.
Molly Alvord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and Maryland with over 17 years of experience. Working in a variety of settings, Molly has had the pleasure of helping people of all ages and backgrounds by providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Her specialties include anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship issues.
Molly earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Social Work. She takes a humanistic approach that involves unconditional positive regard with a blend of techniques including person-centered, motivational, solution-focused, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to work with the client to find the methods that will fit their needs.
Molly starts where the client is and helps them explore their reasons for choosing therapy and identify their goals. Employing a variety of techniques to meet the client’s needs, she empowers her clients to use their strengths to make positive changes in their lives.
I believe my role in the therapeutic process is to create a safe space for my clients to identify and address the obstacles to the...
I believe my role in the therapeutic process is to create a safe space for my clients to identify and address the obstacles to their goals.
Ericka Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in assisting with a range of concerns including stress, career, anger, behavioral issues, and life transitions. Ericka helps others learn how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact choices, communication, and relationships. She focuses on bringing clients out of the past and future by teaching skills to anchor them to the present.
Ericka holds a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore. She utilizes approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to client needs.
From academic pressure to professional stress to the uncertainty of later years, our lives are filled with transitions. Ericka will challenge you to stop judging yourself as you work together to reset your thinking, reassess your priorities, and shift from blame to critical reflection. Schedule an appointment today!
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My approach for helping people in family therapy is to help them recognize that the family unit is the client and that my goals are focused primarily on addressing the system as a whole instead of one particular individual.
When working with families in therapy I use approaches that focus on communication strategies as well as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help improve thoughts and behaviors that have become factors in negative family dynamics.
I can begin to observe improvements in relationship dynamics within the family when there is improved communication, as everyone starts gaining an understanding of each family member's feelings and perspectives as well as having more examples of positive interactions within the family unit being brought to sessions.
When working with clients in family therapy, I suggest that the family members intentionally plan activities that encourage improved connection, family bonding time as well as situations where they can practice healthy communication strategies.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, I suggest an individual be able to identify specific goals they feel the family needs to work on as well as how the current dynamics are causing difficulty for the family unit.The client should note that when entering family therapy, the goal is to help the family as a whole and is not focused on one particular individual.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Nottingham, MD usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Nottingham, MD offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
Family therapy can be the best approach to building stronger relationships with your family. Luckily, help is readily available at Thriveworks Counseling in Nottingham. Licensed marriage and family therapists are highly trained in helping with the issues and challenges that come up between family members. If you are starting to feel burnt out because of an issue you are facing with your family, consider reaching out and working with one of our family therapists. You and your loved ones can get to a happier, healthier place together. Just give us a call to get started.
There are many reasons why you and your relatives might be struggling to see eye to eye. Maybe you’ve tried everything, but it just seems to get worse. You might be scared for the future. Here is just a short list of some of the reasons why families come to therapy at Thriveworks:
This list could go on. If your specific concern was not listed, don’t worry. Our family therapists in White Marsh have the training and expertise to work with you and your loved ones through a myriad of problems.
Here at Thriveworks Counseling in Nottingham, our therapists dedicate themselves to providing each of their clients with a safe and comfortable environment that promotes healthy communication. Your family therapist will act as a guide through the challenges and communication issues you and your loved ones are having. To do so, they will first assess each individual family member involved. Doing so gives them an inside look into where the weak spots are in your relationships. In turn, your therapist will create a unique treatment plan that is centered around your family’s needs and goals.
Through family therapy, you can expect to:
Family therapy is often short-term meaning that you could be finished in as little as nine sessions. This doesn’t mean that if you need more than nine sessions something bigger is wrong. However long it takes your family unit to make progress is how long we’ll work with you. In addition, your family therapy sessions can vary depending on who is in attendance and the topics being discussed. A variety of methods and techniques will be utilized to assist you in making meaningful progress.
Pursuing therapy is not always an easy choice, especially when it involves other people. However, the progress and benefits you’ll gain will be well worth it. If you’re ready to work with a family therapist at our office, simply visit our online booking portal or give us a call. Thriveworks offers evening and weekend sessions, provides same-week sessions to new clients, accepts most major insurances, and offers additional benefits.
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