Holistic and Effective Trauma Therapy for Teens and Adults in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Mental Health Therapy for Teens and Adults

You are more than tired – you’re exhausted.

Burnt out. Feeling alone, in pain, ashamed, wondering if anyone is able to help. Wondering: why are things always piling up on me? What is wrong with me?

You’ve been hurt, again and again, and you don’t know who to trust or if you can even trust yourself.

“Why bother with therapy? There’s no point. Things can’t change. I can’t change. I am hopeless.”

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And yet – you find yourself here.

A part of you does have hope that tomorrow will be better. That there is peace to be found. You know it deep within yourself –

“I deserve better than this. I deserve to heal, to let go of the past, to be able to live in the present moment and be okay.”

I understand you. I know you’re tired of being so exhausted, of feeling down and worried and ashamed.

And I also see that part of you that knows that there is hope.

Or maybe it’s not you, it’s your teen. Your child.

You see that they are alone. Upset. Different than they used to be. They don’t have the same energy, confidence, or sense of self-worth.

They’ve been bullied, hurt, left out, and left feeling ashamed.

Perhaps they’re struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm, or disordered eating.

You’re worried about them but don’t know how to help them. They don’t want to talk to you and you just want them to be okay again. You feel desperate, scared, and lost.

And you are here looking for help. Searching for hope.

My name is Alli, and I’m a therapist in Baltimore, MD.

And guess what?

I believe that there is hope and healing, too.

I work with people ages 11+ who have suffered traumatic experiences, from the BIG to the small and everything in between.

I recognize that our past impacts our present, and I believe that through deep, mindful, and holistic therapy, healing is possible. So long as we are open to getting to know ourselves and all of our parts, we can change.

I can help you find peace using proven holistic trauma techniques

Internal Family Systems is an evidence-based trauma therapy that heals from deep within. We get to know and heal all of the parts within you — the parts that hold the trauma, get anxious, depressed, and try to cope however they can. By helping your internal family, you can become the YOU you’re meant to be.
Brainspotting is a powerful method to heal trauma stored deep within the brain and body. Going beyond talking, it helps to quickly and effectively process traumatic experiences so that they don’t take hold over your life.

Hope is within you. Healing can start now.

Email Alli now to schedule your free consultation!

Shine the Light Counseling in Baltimore, MD is for you if…

You are struggling to cope after trauma, whether it was a one-time incident or ongoing childhood or relational traumas
You’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and felt like it wasn’t enough or did not work
You want to curiously explore the different parts of you and heal those parts stuck in unhealthy patterns
You are looking for an effective trauma treatment that gently gets at the root of your trauma
You are looking for a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for you or your teen
Your child is struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and keeping themselves safe
You would like help managing feelings of depression or anxiety
You are struggling with managing life’s stressors
You are looking for non-judgmental support as you explore your sexual orientation and/or gender identity
You need a mental health evaluation for immigration proceedings

What Can I Expect In Therapy With You?

Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before. It helped but didn’t heal.

So we go beyond talking.

Using mindfulness, brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, and somatic work, we will get out of just your thinking brain and deeper into your brain and body.

I’ll teach you coping skills to help you get through your day. You’ll learn simple tools to manage anxiety, ward off panic attacks, and decrease despair.

We’ll also go deep to heal the trauma from its roots.

Yes, trauma work is hard. But with the right therapist, it’s possible.

Begin your healing today. Email Alli here.

About Alli, a Baltimore trauma therapist

Alli Clayton, LCSW-C, is an experienced clinician dedicated to providing quality services to improve mental health and overall well-being. With a focus on trauma, Alli also specializes in depression and anxiety in teens and adults.

Alli uses a holistic approach to therapy. She is trained in levels 1 and 2 of brainspotting and trained in level 1 of IFS. She also weaves in mindfulness and somatic therapies in addition to traditional talk therapy.

Located in Baltimore, MD, Alli can provide therapy services to anyone located in Maryland in both English and Spanish. Call or Email today to schedule your first appointment!

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