Holistic Therapy Services in Maryland | Art Therapy, EMDR, & Somatic Healing

Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. As a Maryland-based therapist, I offer a holistic approach that integrates mind, body, and creativity. My work combines Art Therapy, EMDR, Somatic practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parts Work, and self-compassion to support lasting change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or challenges in relationships, therapy provides a space to reconnect with yourself, process what’s been overwhelming, and build more safety, clarity, and trust within.

Rooted and Resilient Therapy offers individualized therapy for children (12+), teens and adult women and those in the LGBTQ+ community in Maryland that are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, guilt, shame, authenticity, relationships, and trauma. We use evidence-based practices to help you reclaim safety, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion.

  • Art therapy provides a safe and creative space to explore emotions, process experiences, and promote self-discovery. Using visual expression alongside talk therapy, you can access deeper feelings, reduce stress, and build coping skills. This approach is especially helpful for those navigating anxiety, trauma, or challenges in relationships. No art experience is necessary—your process, not the product, is what matters.

  • Unlike traditional talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) helps your brain process stuck or overwhelming memories so they no longer feel as intense or triggering. During EMDR, you’ll focus on a specific memory or feeling while engaging in bilateral stimulation—often through eye movements, tapping, or sounds. This process helps your brain reprocess the memory in a way that feels more manageable and less emotionally charged. EMDR doesn’t erase the past, but it helps you move forward without being overwhelmed by it.

  • Somatic therapy helps you to reconnect with your body to process stress, trauma, and emotion that talking alone can’t always reach. In my approach, I integrate body awareness, gentle movement, breathwork, and nervous system regulation to support healing. By tuning into physical sensations with curiosity and compassion, clients can release stored tension, build safety, and create new pathways for connection, insight, and self-trust.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you live a more meaningful life by focusing on your values, practicing mindfulness, and building psychological flexibility. ACT is especially helpful for managing anxiety, perfectionism, and shame, guiding you to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings with compassion while staying connected to what truly matters to you.

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps you explore and understand the different “parts” of yourself, including those that hold trauma or self-criticism. IFS supports healing, self-compassion, and resolving inner conflict, helping you feel more whole, balanced, and connected to your authentic self.

What do sessions look like?

As a Maryland based therapist, I believe that healing starts with feeling safe, supported, and truly understood. For people dealing with trauma or anxiety, that sense of safety can feel out of reach—and that’s where therapy can help. Our work together will focus on building a trusting relationship, so you don’t have to face painful memories or emotions alone.

In our sessions, I use a combination of approaches based on your needs. This might include verbally processing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and patterns around anxiety, trauma, or relationships — helping you process what’s happened, understand yourself more deeply, and learn healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges.

We may also integrate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into sessions to help process and release stuck traumatic memories, art therapy to express feelings that may be hard to put into words, and body-based (somatic) practices to reconnect with your physical sense of safety. Somatic approaches invite the body into the healing process. Trauma and anxiety don’t just live in our thoughts—they also show up as tension, numbness, restlessness, or disconnection from our bodies. Through gentle awareness, grounding, and mindfulness techniques, somatic therapy helps you notice what your body is communicating and find ways to restore a sense of safety and presence. This can make emotional processing feel more manageable and support deeper, lasting healing. We’ll also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you build awareness, acceptance, and flexibility in the face of difficult emotions—learning to move toward what truly matters to you, rather than getting caught in cycles of self-criticism or avoidance. Combined with self-compassion practices and parts work, these approaches help you relate to yourself with greater understanding and kindness.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process, and we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll work to build more calm, connection, and trust—both in our work and within yourself.

  • You don’t have to wait for things to “get bad enough” to reach out for support. Therapy can be helpful whether you’re navigating a major life challenge or simply feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself.

    You might benefit from therapy if you:

    • Feel anxious, exhausted, or on edge more often than not

    • Struggle to set boundaries or feel guilty for putting yourself first

    • Keep repeating the same patterns in relationships

    • Are healing from past experiences but don’t know where to start

    • Feel numb, shut down, or unlike yourself

    • Want a space to process things without judgment or pressure

    Ultimately, if you’re even wondering whether therapy could help — that’s usually a sign that something inside you is ready for support. You don’t have to navigate it alone.

  • You can schedule a consultation by filling out the contact form at the bottom of this page. Just include your name, email address, and a few words about what you’re looking for support with. I’ll respond within 24–48 hours with a few time options so we can connect by phone and explore whether we’re a good fit to work together.