Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy | Columbia, Maryland
You’re not overreacting. You’re responding to experiences that shaped you.
Maybe it was the constant walking on eggshells. The lack of safety, the silence, the chaos, or the love that came with conditions. You might have told yourself, “It wasn’t that bad” or “That was a long time ago.” But here you are, feeling anxious, disconnected, unsure of yourself… and realizing that those early family dynamics still echo in your life today.
At Cordial Counseling in Columbia, Maryland, I offer individual therapy focused on healing from early experiences, not by revisiting every memory, but by helping you understand how past wounds may still be shaping your patterns, your relationships, and your sense of worth.
What Is Individual Therapy?
Individual therapy is a one-on-one space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained professional who’s fully present, for you. It’s not about being “fixed” or told what to do. It’s about being seen, heard, and supported as you make sense of what’s been weighing on you.
At Cordial Counseling, I offer therapy that’s tailored to who you are and what you’ve been through. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low self-worth, or patterns rooted in your past.
Therapy Can Help you:
Make connections between your history and current struggles
Break free from old roles that no longer serve you
Build self-awareness, boundaries, and confidence
Begin healing in a way that feels safe and grounded
You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin. Sometimes the most important work comes from simply asking, “Why am I still carrying this?”
What Is Family Trauma?
Family trauma doesn’t always look like a single event. It can be the slow buildup of emotional neglect, controlling caregivers, verbal abuse, generational dysfunction, or unspoken pain. It may come from:
Growing up in a home where your needs weren’t met
Being the “fixer,” “peacemaker,” or “invisible one”
Experiencing parentification or being shamed for your emotions
Living with addiction, mental illness, or volatility in the home
These wounds often show up years later as:
Anxiety, depression, or self-doubt
People-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional shutdown
Difficulty trusting others or setting boundaries
A deep sense that you’re not “enough” or that something is wrong with you
How Therapy Can Help You Heal from Family Wounds
You don’t have to stay stuck in old roles or reactive patterns.
In therapy, we’ll gently explore how your early environment shaped your inner world, and how to reclaim your voice, your needs, and your truth.
Identifying and releasing internalized messages from the past
Understanding your emotional triggers with compassion
Learning to set boundaries without guilt
Rebuilding a stronger, more integrated sense of self
Creating a life that isn’t defined by what hurt you
Together, we’ll work toward:
This is individual therapy, not family therapy.
I focus on you, your experience, your healing, and your ability to move forward, even if those who hurt you never change.
Why Work with Cordial Counseling?
At Cordial Counseling, I take a trauma-informed, affirming approach that prioritizes safety, connection, and curiosity.
I use methods like:
Parts Work Therapy (IFS-informed)
Brainspotting for trauma reprocessing
Creative and narrative-based approaches for self-expression and healing
I understand the complexity of family wounds, and I believe that healing is always possible.
Therapy Available in Columbia, MD & Across Maryland
I provide individual therapy for adults who are ready to explore how their past, especially early family dynamics, may still be shaping their present. Whether you're looking for in-person support or the flexibility of online sessions, I’m here to meet you where you are.
Whether your pain is recent or decades old, you're not alone, and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore. Healing starts with the decision to reach out.
I offer in-person therapy sessions every Monday at our cozy Columbia office, located at 5850 Waterloo Rd, Ste 140. For those throughout Howard County and across Maryland, I also offer secure telehealth appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, so you can access support from the comfort of your home.
Ready to Begin?
You don’t need to have the perfect words or a clear “origin story” to start healing.
If you're feeling the impact of family trauma and want to explore what life could look like without carrying that weight, I’m here when you’re ready.