“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
Carl Jung
Treatment Focus
- Young Adults (including College Students)
- Geriatric/Retirement/Aging
- LGBTQIA+
- Women’s Issues
- Men’s Issues
- Homelessness
- Immigrants
- Relationship and Interpersonal Issues
- Communication Issues
- Coparenting
- Infidelity
- Domestic Violence
- High Conflict
- Attachment Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self Harm and Suicide Prevention
- Anger Management
- Stress Management
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Traumas
- Childhood Trauma
- Sexual Assault
- Loss and Grief
- Self Esteem and Emotional Regulation
- Substance Abuse
- Gambling
- Addictions
- Autism
- ADHD
- OCD
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- Eating Disorders
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Racial, Cultural, & Identity Issues
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Immigrants
- Life Transitions
- Wellness and Self Care
- Restorative Coaching
- Chronic Illness/Health Related Concerns
- Caregiver Stress
- Spirituality/Faith-Based Counseling
- Parenting Skills
- Bullying/Peer Issues
- Body Image Issues
About The Clinician
Veronica is a dedicated mental health clinician with a passion for fostering healing and resilience in individuals from all walks of life. With a rich background shaped by her experience across two continents, she brings a unique multicultural perspective to her professional work, which allows her to connect meaningfully with clients from diverse backgrounds. She aims to create a culturally sensitive and inclusive space, where every client feels valued and understood.
Veronica’s specialty lies in trauma and crisis therapy, where she works collaboratively with individuals to navigate their challenges and uncover their strengths. She utilizes evidence based techniques to address the deep-seated impacts of trauma, while fostering resilience.
Veronica’s therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and client-centered. She prioritizes building a trusting therapeutic alliance, where clients feel supported and empowered on their journey to well-being. She believes that everyone has the innate ability to heal and grow. Her enthusiasm for mental health is fueled by her love for reading, as she constantly seeks out new research and insights to enhance her understanding and practice.
She speaks both English and Afrikaans
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Maryland Educator Certificate
- M.A. in Education & Counseling
- Postgraduate Mental Health Counseling Certificate
- American Counseling Association
- American Multicultural Counseling and Development
- American Psychiatric Association
- Board Certified National Certified Counselor
- Post-Graduate Professional Educator
Approach
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
- REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy)
- Motivational Interviewing
- SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
- Reality Therapy
- EBT (Emotion-Focused Therapy)
- Mindfulness / Mindfulness Based Techniques
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Prepare/Enrich
- Narrative Therapy
- Attachment Theory
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Adlerian
- Interpersonal Counseling
- Multicultural
- Culturally Responsive Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Trauma Focused Therapy
Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-701-6965 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays during our normal office hours. You can also fill out the New Patient Registration Form to be on your way to schedule and complete an initial assessment.