Frequently Asked Questions

  • Therapy is a collaborative process in which a trusting relationship is built b/t therapist and client to assist the client in resolving emotional, cognitive, spiritual/existential, behavioral, interpersonal concerns.  This can be a single concern, which may take less time to heal; or longer term concern(s), which take a longer period of time. The therapist will share no or little information about themselves, and what little information they do should be relevant to the work.

  • Since all of our experiences are unique to ourselves, the therapeutic process looks different for each individual, and the length of time for each person can vary.  However, when the therapist and client can align with trust, technique, and execution change can occur.  Overall, the process for individual therapy can look like: Client building personal awareness of how the issue(s) have affected them, thriving/coping skills are cultivated, concerns are processed through a variety of evidence based approaches the client and therapist agree to use based on therapist’s training, which can include: embodiment, nature, parts, EMDR or brainspotting, and mindfulness practices. A Resiliency Plan is made including a variety of areas of wellness: spiritual, mental, emotional, social, environmental, occupational, and physical for graduation from therapy.

    More specifically, the first visit will entail the therapist beginning to get an understanding of the current concerns, building rapport, and continuing to confirm fit. The second and third visits will include a psychosocial history, and any diagnostic assessments.  After this, approaches will be discussed, goals, and objectives created and implemented thereafter.

  • Elizabeth pulls from a variety of sources she has been trained in, such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Contemplative practices, Poly-Vagal Nerve Theory, Positive Psychology, Nature - Informed therapy, Self -Compassion, Internal Family Systems, Buddhist Psychology, Expressive arts, and Yoga. For a full list of Elizabeth’s trainings find her resume: Eresume23

    Carl has been trained in traditional approaches such as psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and couples therapy.

  • All is based on client comfort level, but within the Hatha Raja Yoga Tradition there are three aspects of healing or preventive dis-ease: Breathwork, Asana/Form, and Meditation.  Based on concerns brought to therapy, these aspects of yoga are incorporated into a wellness plan to address these issues. Yoga sutra (the ancient vedic teachings of yoga) 1.2 states: Yogas Chitta Vritta Nirodha: yoga is the stilling or controlling of the modifications or fluctuations of the mind.  As we have learned in Poly-Vagal Nerve Theory and other research, yoga can build stress resilience, decrease blood pressure, improve overall heart health, improve digestion, decrease mood swings and anxiety, increase concentration and focus, improve joint health and balance, improve self esteem and feelings of worthiness.

  • We offer in- person and virtual sessions. Currently, in person sessions are offered at Ruscombe Community Health Center at 4801 Yellowwood Ave. Baltimore, MD, 21209. Virtual times vary based on clinician availability.

  • We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Johns Hopkins EHP.  For other insurance, I can provide a superbill you can submit to your out-of-network benefits.

  • Initial Appointment and Diagnostic session: $170

    50-60 minute session: $160

    45 minute session: $145

    30 minute session: $115.

  • Please let us know if you can not make an appointment 24 hours before the appointment time.  If a no show or cancellation occurs within the 24 hour window, a $75 no show fee will be charged to your credit card on file.

  • Elizabeth works with all women ages 18 and up with concerns around existential or life changes, low energy,, mood, trauma, poor concentration/focus, anxiety, body image issues, and  negative thoughts.  Specifically, she enjoys working with college students, caregivers, and women in mid-life.

    Carl enjoys working with men ages 18 and up with concerns with anxiety, low mood or mood fluctuations, trauma, anxiety, existential or life change concerns, and poor concentration/focus.  He also enjoys working with couples, and is working on his PHD in this area.

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