About Me
Hello!
At various times in our lives we may feel the need for change and personal growth. I believe that the change and personal growth we seek can be achieved through therapeutic collaboration. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a unique opportunity to take a look within and move passed anything that is holding us back. While this process is not easy; it is sacred and rewarding and I am honored to be a part of your process.
I am a native of Ohio, and began my road to becoming a counselor through undergraduate studies at Bowling Green State University where I received my bachelor's degree in Psychology. I continued my studies at Martin University where I obtained my first Master's Degree with a concentration in Community Psychology. I later returned for a second Master's and attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where my concentration was Counseling Psychology. Through these studies I was able to develop a love and great respect for the human experience.
I am an LCPC in Maryland and have 4 years of clinical experience. My full-time work has focused on substance use and mental health disorders associated with addiction, such as anxiety and depression. My clinical approach blends Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, and Person-Centered; for me this means that I look at the thought patterns that have been developed based on the early life experiences and look create meaning and context, and I believe that each person is unique based on their experiences. While this blend may be beneficial for many, I understand that at times I may need to suspend my typical approach and take time to integrate other approaches that may be better suited for the person I am collaborating with and their needs.
As we venture through this time, I hope to provide positive interactions that facilitate change.
Specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
I also have experience in Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Services Offered
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Licensing
LCPC #LC8218 (Expires: 2019-01-31)
Reviews
I've only known Chamika for a brief period of time, but she's already shown herself to be empathetic and supportive. It's nice to know someone actually wants to understand what I'm going through and just assure me that my feelings are normal and I'm not being unreasonable.