Audra N Gillis, LCSW-C, LICSW, CBT, CHT is a mental health professional affiliated with Grey Matter Counseling & Consulting. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington, DC. I received my Masters in Social Work from Howard University and have been practicing for almost 30 years. I help adults (individual and couples) with learning healthy communication skills, setting boundaries, learning coping skills, learning stress management techniques, & improving self-esteem and self-worth. My patients often struggle with finding their worth due to poor self-esteem or past traumas. I enjoy working with patients and being a part of their growth and change as they find their true purpose and begin to live their best lives. I have experience working with firefighters and first responders. I also have experience with leading groups that assist patients with learning healthy coping skills, building self-esteem/self-worth and learning their purpose. As an interactive, cognitive behavioral therapist my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help patients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each patient. With compassion and understanding I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Openings for appointments are currently available and can be made from this page.