Creative Counseling Services, LLC combines my two passions in life: helping others and art. From my background in the arts, I bring my observational skills, eye for detail, analytical mindset, and ability to see things in new ways and within a social/cultural context to the therapy room. I use verbal (traditional talk therapy) and non-verbal therapeutic modalities (expressive arts therapy and play therapy) in collaboration with my clients to gain insight, acceptance, authenticity, and healing in their lives. I received my MA in Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University and have includes coursework and experience conducting individual, family, and group counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. I am licensed to practice clinical professional counseling in the state of Maryland and am a National Certified Counselor. In addition to these foundations in mental health counseling, I also am a Registered Play Therapist, a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, a Certified AutPlay Therapy provider, and have a Certificate in Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy (Level One). Currently, I am pursuing additional training and experience to become an Expressive Arts Therapist.