Services Offered at Shine the Light Counseling in Baltimore, MD:

Bilingual individual psychotherapy

I offer individual therapy for ages 12+ in English and/or Spanish. I integrate Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Play, and Art Therapies. Therapy usually is once weekly, but varies depending on need and availability. We will work together to determine needs and establish goals. I will take into account your preferences for therapy in order to tailor the session to you. I specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life changes & stressors.

Trauma-focused therapy

If you have traumatic experiences that still trouble you, this is a safe space. All of my therapy is trauma-informed, meaning that I will be sure to be mindful of traumatic experiences and do my best to not exacerbate them. I also will mindfully address your trauma with evidence-based practices, working with the mind-body connection in order to help you heal.

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a groundbreaking method for healing traumas and helping sort through a myriad of other issues, from anxieties and somatic symptoms. It works by aiding the client go deep into the brain to repair damaged connections. Unlike traditional talk therapy, it goes beyond our thinking mind in order to make real change. It was the most effective therapy tool for the survivors of the Sandy Hook shooting and has been proven extremely effective in various studies. For more information, click here!

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

In IFS, we get to know the parts that make up who you are. And, at the center of that, come to know that true Self — the one who is creative, calm, connected, compassionate. We all have parts, and in trauma, parts get stuck. They continue to feel afraid, angry, lonely, anxious, depressed, even after you are safe. Using IFS, your parts are integrated and transformed so that you are whole and healed. Learn more here.

Therapy for Teenagers

I love working with teenagers. From middle school on up, I am in awe of how they can ask the deep questions and do the work, all while feeling so many emotions at once, trying to understand their place in the world, and juggling peer and family dynamics, school, and so much else. Learn more about my approach to working with teens here.

Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

Contact me if you are in the process of obtaining your visa and need a mental health evaluation. I will work with you and your lawyer to create a comprehensive evaluation that is trauma-informed. I can help if you are applying for the following visas: VAWA, U Visa, and Asylum. You can learn more about the process here.

 

All of Shine the Light’s Services:

  • Can be provided in English or Spanish

  • Are provided on a secure telehealth platform

  • Are trauma-informed

  • Are client-centered

  • Are a collaboration between the therapist and the client

  • Use a social justice lens for empowerment

  • Offer a safe space for clients of all sexual orientations, genders, races, ethnicities, and identities

  • Must be provided in the state of Maryland