Family Therapy in Towson, MD

In my practice I provide a safe and trusting environment where you can share your story without judgment. I will help you come up with the necessary tools to face everyday's challenges. I utilize a strengths-based perspective and an individual approach to treating clients. With the use of guided imagery and other modalities you can learn to be the driver of your destiny.

Clients in therapy with me commonly describe a plaguing feeling that there must be a better way to get through life than burdened by so much stress. My approach to wellness can be captured by the quote: "Stress in life is a given; suffering doesn't have to be." My goal in our work together is to examine the unique stressors in your life and help you develop mindful, healthy ways to live with the challenges that inevitably come up in life so that they no longer get in the way of how you want to be living.

My specialization is to help clients create deeper bonds & improve communication in relationships. Couples who begin therapy with me are often feeling distant, unfulfilled, or trying to heal from a breach of trust in the relationship. In relationship therapy, I use Sue Johnson’s Attachment-Based Couples Therapy (EFT) as a guide, as well as The Gottman Method (Level 2 trained) as needed. In my work with individuals, I believe I can be most helpful to those who suffer from relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and life adjustment issues.

For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.

The hard places you find yourself today, are NOT where you need to stay! Together we can bring resolution, hope, and relief to the issues you want to resolve. We will work together to help you out of feeling: Isolated, unlike yourself, lacking motivation, chasing perfectionism, feeling worried/stressed about the future, overwhelmed with responsibility, or to work through past traumatic experiences that are keeping you from reaching your full potential. My clinical focus and passion is to help my clients through the process of trauma recovery (PTSD), treating anxiety & depression, as well as untangling relationship problems.

Are you feeling as though something just isn’t quite right? Or maybe you have found yourself struggling to find your footing? As your therapist, it is my goal to aid you in discovering your authentic self (at your own pace.) I strive to help untangle the web, assisting you in removing any obstacles currently obstructing your path. While specializing in Depression, Anxiety, Anger Behaviors, Relational, Grief, Self-Harm Reduction, and Motivation, I aim to provide a more relaxed, playful, and conversational talk therapy approach as I am highly interpersonal with my work, with the goal of providing you with comfort and acceptance.

Welcome. I am glad you are here taking the first step in helping yourself. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 12 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are ready for change, need support during difficult times, or looking for someone to talk with for peace of mind.

Offering therapy that is insight oriented as a first step to healing. A structure of non-judgement, consistency, and strong client-therapist relationship are important pieces. This relationship is used as a tool to help make sense of and improve various emotions, thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may have become disruptive or problematic. Through guided exploration, the goal is to understand how they influence the way in which we experience ourself in the world.

Are you ready to get your life back on track? The journey of life is full of ups and downs. There is no way to predict what may happen or how those events may impact you. You may encounter roadblocks along the way that leave you feeling, hurt, angry, confused, anxious, or depressed. I will help you identify, navigate and heal from the physical, mental, and emotional barriers that are preventing you from reaching your full potential and living your best life.

When you choose a therapist you want to be sure to choose someone whom you know has the knowledge and range of experience to understand the issues with which you are dealing. You want to choose someone you will be comfortable walking with you, helping you as a guide to explore the path you are on, helping you to along the way explore the side-roads you may have missed. You also want someone who has the resources and experience to be able to give practical strategies and solutions when needed.

Trauma impacts so many of us, whether it is trauma with a small "t" (like being teased as a child, financial stresses, or relationship losses) or trauma with a big "T" (such as accidents, deaths, emotional or physical abuse, or sexual trauma). I specialize in working with traumas of all types. Using approaches that are suited to your individual needs, I can help you work your way through the pain and memories to a more peaceful and calm place.

Therapy extends beyond receiving a set of tools to reduce stress. It involves gaining insight and addressing personal challenges such as excessive worry, struggles with boundary-setting, perfectionism, disordered eating, low mood, and reliance on external validation. In couples therapy, the focus isn't solely on reaching agreement or pursuing mutual happiness. It requires both partners to actively confront their issues such as infidelity, conflict, and disconnection (emotionally & sexually). It involves developing collaborative skills to foster a deeper, more genuine, and fulfilling relationship together.

It can be difficult to admit the need for help. An African proverb states "He who conceals his disease cannot expect to be cured." Our clinicians have over 90 years of combined experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families, couples and groups through the healing process. Our expertise is in helping people heal utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic techniques along with non traditional spiritual interventions for those who desire to include spirituality into their treatment. We work with you in a manner consistent with your beliefs.

Christine Williams LCSW-C, believes that creating a safe and nurturing space is the key to developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Christine has utilized these core beliefs as the foundation of her years of experience with various age ranges and various areas of need. Christine’s professional experience includes work in special needs education, treatment foster care, young parent support groups and community health for aging adults. Christine’s diverse background has helped her discover that every individual has unique strengths and abilities that they can employ in order to promote individualized healing and lasting change.

Self care makes you feel superstitious. You aren’t opposed to therapy per se rather you are agnostic regarding your ‘healing.’ Re-telling the origin story of your pain again bores you, you figure that’s a definite red flag to recovery. Mindfulness exercises are interesting but not life-changing. Like carnival rides they are too short and have nothing to do with your real world. Years ago talk therapy felt as deep as dishwater, uncomfortable and without an endgame. You wonder if you are impervious to therapy, an idea that leaves you deflated.

Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with diverse clients: of varying backgrounds and therapeutic needs. Though trained as a generalist, I sought additional education, practica, and research opportunities to develop the specialties of 1) counseling traditionally marginalized populations, 2) program development and evaluation, and 3) consultation and outreach.

Are you struggling? Day-to-day life has you caught up in a never-ending Farris ride you can't seem to get off? My want is to help clients better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that they can create lasting change in their lives. I want to partner with clients to accomplish your goals. Let's get you on track and headed in the direction that you seek. Life is what you make it. Why not make a plan today?

I love helping my clients develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I have worked with clients from ages 12-70 years old. I have been a social worker for 19 years and worked with diverse populations. I believe therapy is an individualized process and it starts with developing a therapeutic relationship with each client. I believe it is important to take a holistic approach and learn each client and what treatment modalities work for them. My approach to therapy is a collaborative effort and I foster an environment that promotes positive thinking, behavior and healing.

Do you find that entering adulthood has brought new challenges and changes that are difficult to navigate? Perhaps you're feeling alone, scared, or overwhelmed when considering your future or even daily responsibilities. No longer having someone telling you what to do constantly can feel freeing, yet also terrifying. Maybe you're struggling with your relationships and want support to work through them. Suddenly friends are scattering and on different timelines than you or you're repeating the same conversation with your partner but nothing seems to change. You are not alone. I was once there too, and I can help you reclaim yourself.