COUNSELING INTERN

Hi! I am currently a graduate student at Liberty University, and I can’t wait to begin the next step of my journey with you. I believe that life is a roller coaster of emotions, and it is brave to seek help in times of difficulty. I would love to help guide and encourage you through all the phases of life you experience. My goal is to create a safe atmosphere with a collaborative process to provide you with control of how each session will transpire.

I strive to utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered approach through expressing empathy and active listening. Mindfulness techniques will be your best friend to help recenter your thoughts and feelings. I have a passion for counseling and will be passionate in helping you achieve your goals.

Therapy is a great outlet and next step in improving your mental health. My passion and focus are working with teens and young adult clients who are experiencing anxiety and depression. Other areas I would love to help in are eating disorders and trauma. As well, I like to help clients discover their worth and thrive in their own skin. I believe every person is unique and should embrace their character. Furthermore, with every individual being unique, I strive to tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs and goals of each client. Your goals are important to me, and I would love to help you achieve them.

ART THERAPY INTERN

I am a second year graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University working toward my M.A. in Art Therapy. I have used artistic expression my entire life to convey my emotions and explore my identity. I believe that art can be a useful tool to help us process, cope with, and overcome life’s many challenges. I primarily work within the person-centered and gestalt approaches to therapy in order to help clients bolster their self-esteem, practice resilience and mindfulness, and develop a holistic view of wellness. 

I have experience working with child and adolescent clients struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety, but I am eager to work with adult clients as well in my time at Pivot Point. In my personal art practice I use many different types of media including crochet, painting, illustration, and much more. Together, we can explore what materials are most helpful to you in expressing yourself through artmaking. In doing so, we can work together towards healing and growth. 

ART THERAPY INTERN

I am a second-year graduate student at Notre Dame of Maryland University, pursuing my master's degree in art therapy.  To me, art therapy is using creativity and artistic expression to help people heal and grow.  I primarily utilize Mindfulness-Based and Person-Centered approaches in my art therapy practice.  I identify as an artist and have worked as a scenic painter and costume designer in the past.  My personal art tends towards the use of two-dimensional mediums such as paint, colored pencils, markers, and pastels, and primarily focuses on nature themes and colorful compositions.  However, I’m always open to experimentation in the many diverse ways art can be expressed.  I have experience practicing art therapy with the older adult population, but I am interested in working with children and adolescents during my time at Pivot Point.

COUNSELING INTERN

Hi! My name is Lauren, and I’m a second-year student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, working toward my master’s degree in social work. I am excited to work with you toward your goals and to be a safe place for you to explore your feelings. I believe the most important aspect of a therapeutic relationship is the ability to be authentic and honest. I hope to provide a place to show up as our real selves, without fear of judgment or of saying the wrong thing. Life can be beautiful, and it can also be really challenging sometimes. That's okay to admit. I hope to be with you through both the ups and downs, helping you process and cope with life, with you leading the way.

I primarily work with children ages 7 and up, but I’m also excited to support teens and adults, especially around eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. With children, I often work with those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, interpersonal and social struggles, family dynamics, and more. 

I pull primarily from Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy in practice. I use a variety of approaches, utilizing a client-led framework. Together, we'll explore what feels best for you and what you find effective and helpful. I truly believe the best way to know if we're a good fit is to have a conversation, so let’s talk! I’d love to learn what you’re hoping to get from therapy and how I can support you.