My name is Margo Claybrooks. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. I have a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. I have been working in the mental health field for over 3 years. I have worked with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, bipolar, adjustment disorder, trauma, co-occurring disorders, as well as severe disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. I've serviced clients in school settings, out-patient clinics, intensive outpatient clinics, and in-patient crisis stabilization centers.
I have a non-judgmental and collaborative style. I maintain that therapy should be an authentic experience, and that client’s need to be heard, valued, and understood is primary to my practice. Although I trained under several therapeutic approaches, I primarily treat clients using both a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach. However, other approaches may be used depending on the individual I am working with. As the therapeutic relationship progress, we'll work together to find what works best for your therapeutic goals. I operate from an insight-oriented therapeutic stance as I deem change that happens inside-out to be most lasting; while at the same time encouraging outside-in changes that can be used as a spring board to promote insight for an effective lasting change.
I believe the hardest thing to do is to ask for help, please note that I support you in your decision to inquire about therapy. I look forward to taking this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Impulsivity, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MD LCPC LC10493