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Rapport between you and the therapist is one of the most important considerations for therapy. Additionally, it is important for the therapist to treat within their scope of practice. Please take a moment to read our treatment statements to better assist you in your provider selection decision making process.
Shannon Holmes, LCMFT, LMFT, RPT™
Owner
As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Maryland, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Virginia, and a Registered Play Therapist™, I work with individuals, couples, and families, to include children and adults. With a multicultural lens and as a person-centered therapist, I will support you with a collaborative focus throughout the therapeutic process. I utilize Play Therapy and Behavioral Therapy modalities while working with children. I employ Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples, families, and individuals to build upon secure, trusting, and long-lasting relationships. I also provide EMDR treatment to children and adult individuals. I support people who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar, relational difficulties, school challenges, and compulsive behaviors to intensify self-empowerment and build upon strong family connections.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis
- Master of Science, Marriage and Family Counseling Therapy
- Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCM885, State of Maryland
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 0717002310, State of Virginia
- Registered Play Therapist™
- Maryland Board Approved Supervisor for LGMFT & LGPC
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor
- EMDR Basic Trained
- Level 1 Certified for Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Camina Hirota-Lee, LCMFT
As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have clinical experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment where you can address the challenges preventing you from living at your best. Using reflective listening and empathy, I enjoy collaborating with my clients to heal from past hurt, manage school or career stressors, work through relationship conflicts, and establish meaningful connections with others. My hope is to help you find your strengths and feel empowered to make positive changes.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2017
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2020
- Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCM1082, State of Maryland
Samantha Bauer, LCPC
I provide individual therapy sessions as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland to teens and adults. I have clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, school difficulties, and challenging relationship issues. In the therapy space, I aim to help create a welcoming environment where you feel safe to be yourself. My therapy approach lays on a trauma-informed, social justice foundation – this means I consider and integrate the effects of trauma, systematic oppression, and social factors during our time together. I utilize a person-centered approach, so you are leading the therapy session while I gently guide. I realize this approach is not for everyone, so I am as directive as you need! We will discuss different perspectives; identify unpleasant emotions; challenge unhelpful thinking
patterns; and much more during our time together. I want you to trust the process and me so much that you feel comfortable enough to let me know when your comfortability is broken even if you don’t like confrontation. I am happy to answer any and all questions at any point during the process! My hope is you leave therapy feeling heard and valued while making positive changes to your life.
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Education:
-BA, Psychology and Criminal Justice
-MA, Forensic and Legal Psychology and Clinical Mental health Counseling -Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LC15896, State of Maryland
-Brainspotting Level 1 through Awaken Consulting Services
-Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Foundational Training
Jordan Cox (Wagner), LGMFT
As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide individual, family, and couples therapy. I have clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief/loss, trauma, body image issues, and self esteem. I aim to create a safe, welcoming environment where we can work as a team to foster self awareness, build insight into current issues, develop tools to navigate life challenges, and create and sustain meaningful change. When working with clients with eating disorders, I utilize enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy to provide evidence-based treatment and work towards recovery. I have an eclectic approach with couples, and pull from Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help couples address conflict, strengthen their friendship, and build healthy, loving connections.
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Education
- BS, Family and Human Services, 2017
- MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2020
- Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, LGM810, State of Maryland
- Completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Professional Member, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Bryan Palmeiro Encarnação, LCMFT
As a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist I love to work with families, couples, and individuals. I specialize in working with clients who may be experiencing behavioral issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, or trauma. I am also passionate about working with teens or young adults as they develop their own personalities and prepare to launch into adulthood. My main goal for the therapy process is to create an empathetic, safe, and authentic space for the family, couple, or individual to grow and find their strengths and abilities to live life to their fullest. Working from a Structural Family Therapy model I take pride in helping families discover and adjust their roles, dynamics, and patterns for a positive living experience at home through essential change. I also enjoy utilizing an attachment-based approach with couples along with strategic concepts to help solve goals and help provide tools in moments of conflict.
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Education
- BS, Communication, 2017
- MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2023
- Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCM1111, State of Maryland
Eileen Gillette, LGMFT
With five decades of life experience, over 20 years as a mom to an adult child with autism who is non-verbal, and 18 years of experience as an elementary education teacher, I bring a broad perspective shaped by both personal and professional experience. Through this journey, I’ve discovered valuable insights into navigating relationship challenges, trauma recovery and PTSD, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression, life transitions, and autism.
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I am deeply passionate about providing compassionate support to parents of children with special needs, couples and individuals navigating relationships, and those in their retirement years. My goal is to help you discover the best version of yourself while focusing on what you can control in your life.
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As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I recognize the generational connections within families and use a systemic approach to therapy. I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT and EFIT) into my work, guiding clients to discover not only deeper emotional connections but also new ways of understanding their needs, ultimately creating healthier relationships.
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My versatility, curiosity, and openness allow me to support individuals, couples, families, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I’m skilled at developing respectful, trusting relationships, believing strongly in the power of resilience, optimism, and the ongoing discovery of one’s personal strengths. Above all, I am always eager to learn more about people and how I can best support them on their unique journey.
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Education
- BS, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 1999
- MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2024
- Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, LGM1043, State of Maryland
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