Curtis Clair, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2018

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Sexual), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Conduct Disorder, Couples Intensive, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Marital/Premarital, Military/Families of Military, OCD, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation

Special Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Military/Family of Military, Same Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Congratulations on taking the first step in dealing with the issue(s) that may be affecting you. This is the first step in getting the necessary coping strategies needed for you to continue to move forward. Curtis believes that all things have a beginning and an end. Everything in the middle of those two points is the walk that we must make in order to have a successful end and accomplish the goals that we set out to achieve. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other integrative treatments, Curtis with work together with you to meet your goals.

About: Curtis has clinical experience working with individuals ranging in age from 11 to 60 and in many different areas such as anxiety, depression, work or home challenges, developing and maintaining social and interpersonal relationships, PTSD, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse just to name a few. In addition, he has worked with heterosexual clients as well as individuals within the LGBTQ community. Curtis provides a non-judgmental environment that promotes wellness, stability, mental and emotional health.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Curtis, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Elizabeth Aitken, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2018

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Military/Families of Military, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sexual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues, Spiritual Issues

Special Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults (18+), Couples, Family, Same Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Beth believes that people are complex and integrated beings with unique needs of mind, body, and spirit. Beth believes that the relationship between the counselor and the client is critical to therapy. She feels it is important for clients to feel safe and to know there is a compassionate listener who will walk with the client through their journey toward healing. Beth uses a variety of approaches based upon the needs of the client and will work with the client to determine what strategies work best for him/her. Some of the strategies that Beth uses with clients include: cognitive behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, acceptance-commitment, solution-focused, mindfulness, strengths-based, and trauma-focused interventions.

About: Beth is a native Marylander and after 30 years in education, Beth earned her M.S. in Education in Mental Health Counseling from McDaniel College. Beth completed her internship in mental health counseling at an out-patient mental health clinic providing individual and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults for a variety of mental health issues including: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, sexual abuse and trauma, LGBTQ issues, personality disorders, and persistent mental illness. Beth is particularly interested in the area of spirituality and spiritual related trauma. She currently holds a Maryland Graduate Professional Counselor License.

In her spare time, Beth enjoys reading, hiking, playing volleyball, and spending time with extended family. Beth is passionate about her faith and is active in her church community, serving in a variety of ministries.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Beth, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Frederick Avolio, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2013

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sexual Abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Children 6+, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Same-Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Counseling provides various models of relating to and working with clients. The model Fred prefers is “Love – Know – Speak – Do,” to better function as an instrument of real heart change in client’s lives.

Love: First, a counselor should care, even before the first contact because every person has intrinsic worth and the right to treatment with dignity.

Know: Through conversation and exploration, the counselor gets to know the client’s story, not just facts about him or her.

Speak: Through caring and knowing, Fred seeks to earn the right to speak truth into the client’s situation. Not his truth, but the truth based on the client’s stated values, beliefs, observations, insights, and things discovered in our counseling sessions.

Do: Fred will create a plan with the client for their work together, periodic action plans, and sometimes he will assign homework.

About: Fred is from Long Island, New York and moved to Maryland in 1979 with a Masters degree in Computer Science. After a 30+ year career, he retired from that work to pursue a career in counseling. Fred and his wife have been married since 1980 and have 9 children. Fred has a Masters of Science counseling degree from Loyola University Maryland and is a state licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Fred, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Jacqueline Benton, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2014

Issues Served: Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Couples Intensive, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Self-esteem/self-worth

Special Populations Served: Adults, Women, Couples, Families, Adolescents

What Clients Can Expect: Jackie believes a positive relationship between a therapist and client is essential to the therapeutic process and she creates a compassionate, collaborative, empathetic and comfortable atmosphere which helps clients feel free to explore and express themselves.

Women’s issues: Jackie is passionate about counseling women as well as coaching to help them identify their strengths, celebrate their uniqueness, and pursue their dreams with confidence.

Marital and Pre-marital issues: She also addresses marital and pre-marital issues; a trained facilitator with SYMBIS®, (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts).

About: Working in private and community settings, Jackie integrates various counseling methods and techniques tailored to the individual needs of each client and has especially pulled from elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic approaches to help clients to move forward from past inhibiting issues, reframe their narrative, and develop strategies that empower them toward a hopeful future.

Jackie is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland and holds a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She is also a Certified Life Coach with the ICF accredited Life Coach Institute of Orange County. She continues professional and educational development in areas such as CBT, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, marital issues.

Jackie has been married to her husband for 35 years and they have three adult children and four young grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, writing and mentoring adolescent and young ladies.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Jackie, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Marissa Block, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2016

Issues: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Sexual), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Couples Intensive, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Military/Families of Military, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Children 3+, Adolescents, Adults, Couples (Pre-Martial & Marital), Families, Same Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Clients can expect an accepting and warm environment, collaboration of treatment goals and interventions to achieve those goals, and encouragement of personal responsibility and positive change. Marissa has been trained in EMDR and is passionate about the desensitization and reprocessing of traumatic memories. She also has experience studying and utilizing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and other mindfulness techniques. Marissa has completed the introduction and advanced courses in Play therapy and have subsequently received training and employed play therapy techniques in therapy. Marissa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, as well as solution-focused and strengths-based therapy. She believes in a multi-faceted and holistic approach to treatment, incorporating mind and body. She values the importance of addressing personal identity, maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, social skills, utilization of resources, and self-care. She is passionate about tailoring therapy to the individual needs of each client, family, or couple.

About: Marissa worked at the University of Missouri-St. Louis Counseling and Social Advocacy Center and provided psychotherapy primarily to college and graduate students in 2016. In 2017, she worked at Agape Christian Counseling Services, a non-profit agency in St. Louis, Missouri whose mission is to serve the St. Louis community regardless of ability to pay. Marissa served individuals and couples throughout the lifespan and with varying issues and/or clinical diagnoses while working with Agape until April 2018. She moved to Baltimore with her significant other in May of 2018.

*Offers video counseling

To schedule an appointment with Marissa, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Dragana "Dee" Hvrat, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2009

Issues: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Sexual), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Couples Intensive, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, OCD, ODD, Parenting, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Children 6+, Adolescents, Adults, Senior/Elderly, Couples, Families, Same Sex Relationship

What Clients Can Expect: Dee adapts her clinical approach to match the needs of her clients by utilizing a variety of approaches including cognitive behavioral, person-cantered, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, family multi-generational approaches, strength-based, and trauma focused interventions. Dee has a passion for helping others navigate through life’s difficulties, and to see the hope and change in her clients’ lives.

About: Dee has worked with children, adolescents, and families in family-based and school-based programs, seeking to help individuals with severe emotional disturbances in homes, schools, and community settings. Dee was drawn to counseling while still in high school when friends and family revealed she was a naturally good listener, gifted with intuition, compassion, and has the ability to empathize with others. She believes in relative approach to counseling and as such, strives to provide a safe place for people to be heard and find acceptance of where they truly are – not just where they should be. “The Person is more important than the Problem,” is one of her favorite sayings! Working from wellness perspective, she helps resolve barriers to natural growth and development, and promote healing and joyfulness.

Dee has earned her Bachelors Degree in Gerontology from University of Maryland and her Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University; She received her Associate degree from UMBC in Biology and Nursing, and is certified in Health and Aging. She was born and raised in Bosnia where she has experienced first hand life tragedies, trauma, loss and survival for shelter. Her life experiences as well as educational trainings place her to understand and allow her to specialize how to deal with grief, PTSD, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, parent/child conflict, self-harming behaviors, crisis de-escalation, difficult adjustments to life transitions and divorce.

To schedule an appointment with Dee, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Emily Marsan, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2016

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Sexual), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Couples Intensive, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Military/Families of Military, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse, Sleep/Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Special Populations Served: Children 3+, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Same-Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Emily often uses cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques combined with person-centered therapy. For her, counseling is all about empowerment and giving clients an environment that makes them feel accepted. Feeling fully appreciated encourages clients’ resilience and self-worth. This type of environment makes it easier to explore topics important - be it home life, spirituality, relationships, stress, etc. After all, the client is the expert on him/herself!

About: Emily has been working in mental health since 2012 when she completed her undergraduate degree. She pursued her Masters in Clinical Mental Health counseling because her belief is that long-term counseling is a powerful tool to aid people in not just coping with but also thriving in their life circumstances. Emily’s experience includes working at the Rockford Center in Inpatient care. She primarily worked with adults with chronic mental health issues and suicidality. She completed a large part of her graduate internship at Harmonious Mind and did crisis intervention work at Affiliated Sante Group working with children and adolescents. Emily believes in the importance of outpatient therapy as a preventative measure to give clients the extra non-judgmental support they need.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Emily, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Jason Holmes, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2016

Issues Served: Abuse/Neglect, ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Disability, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, OCD, Oncology, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sleep/Insomnia, Trauma, Workplace Issues

Special Populations Served: Children 6+, Adolescents, Adults

What Clients Can Expect: Jason believes that it is important for everyone to know that they matter, and he strives to make every client who walks through the door know this and feel comfortable from the outset. While the content of what is discussed and the work which is done are serious in nature, Jason imbues a bit of levity and hope as appropriate. He believes that we all have a story to tell and while some parts are beyond our control, much of the narrative is determined by how we handle the challenges faced.

About: Jason is motivated to help motivate and assist others to take the steps necessary in combating challenges and improving their quality of life. He tends to utilize an eclectic approach wherein a variety of techniques and resources can be included based upon what best serves each respective client. Some of the approaches he most frequently uses are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy. He is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Premarital/Marriage Counselor.

Jason has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a variety of settings and capacities. His experience spans mental health, education, and business. He has a Master of Professional Counseling degree as well as a Master of Education degree. Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, sports, reading, writing, and the great outdoors.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Jason, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Sandra Brown, LCSW-C

Practicing Since: 2003

Issues: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Divorce, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, PTSD, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sleep/Insomnia

Special Populations Served: Children 6+, Adolescents, Adults, Family, Same-Sex Relationship, Transgender

What Clients Can Expect: Sandra always starts therapy where the client is presently in their life. She is respectful and understanding of both mental health and substance abuse issues and is nonjudgmental and compassionate with her clients. Sandra believes in providing a calming therapeutic environment and if the client prefers can include natural oil fragrances and calming music. In working with children, Sandra is willing to speak privately with children to help build their comfort level while taking the parents into consideration in building the therapeutic relationship.

About: Sandra enjoys listening and hearing people’s life stories and experiences. She is passionate about studying, learning new ideas, and sharing helpful life changing information with others. Sandra’s prior experience includes social work with families with children including single mothers, school-based wellness programs working with middle school children for 2 years, working with children with all types of issues such as divorce, suicide, parents with substance abuse issues, anger, anxiety, and depression. Sandra’s life experience raising her own children has helped to add understanding, insight, wisdom, and compassion for others.

In Sandra’s personal time, she enjoying spending leisure time with family and has a personal motto of family first. She enjoys reading, listening to inspirational videos to increase her understanding of human nature, spending time in meditation, listening to calming and soothing music, working out at the gym, and light yoga practice.

*Offers Video Counseling

Stacey Lundquist, LGPC

Practicing Since: 2015

Issues: Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Couples Intensive, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement (Loved Ones & Pets), Infertility, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Miscarriages, Oncology, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offense, Sleep/Insomnia, Spiritual Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Testing/Evaluation, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Same Sex Relationships, Individuals with special work related scheduling needs (second or third shift appointments and Saturdays), Families, Military/Veterans and their families

What clients can expect: Change is difficult. At times we look to others to assist us in making the changes in our lives, our relationships, and in ourselves. Stacey believes that everyone needs someone to talk to and work through major change at some point in their lives. As a therapist, she is blessed to walk beside her clients as they journey through the change that life has presented. Using a variety of treatments such as Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Focused modalities, Stacey works diligently to bring clients to a better place. The bravest first step that you can take is picking up the phone and making that counseling appointment. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just the first step.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Knowing that the client is the person who knows the most about what they are going through, they can expect a listening ear and someone who respects their ability to make changes for a better life. And that, Stacey will apply the latest research and training in the field of counseling to their case, working side-by-side to ease the emotional pain they are experiencing.

About: Stacey is certified in the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment and program.

*Offers Video Counseling

Lisa Wolff, LCPC

Practicing Since: 2015

Issues Served: ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Self-esteem/self-worth, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Adults, Adolescents, Families, Families with special needs children, Couples

What Clients Can Expect: Clients can expect to be greeted by a warm and compassionate counselor whose greatest desire is to help them fulfill their greatest potential and live their best life. Lisa generally builds rapport through creating an environment that is safe and authentic. She prefers to use the Rogerian approach to achieve this. In addition, Lisa has an eclectic approach to therapy which includes a combination of Adlerian approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus Therapy, Art Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness. She is also open to the integration of spirituality as a part of therapy if desired by the client.

About: Lisa has been practicing since 2015 and is a graduate of Loyola University. She earned a Master's of Science in Mental Health and Pastoral Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for the state of Maryland. Lisa has a passion for helping to bring wholeness and healing to those she treats.

Lisa has extensive experience working with at- risk youth in Baltimore City and Prince Georges County for 8 years as a teacher and counselor. She has a passion to help families who have children with special needs (autism) and has been able to provide guidance and support for those families who are experiencing challenges. Lisa has spent 2 years counseling those addicted to opioids in medically assisted programs. She has been able to help those gripped in addiction to overcome their inner struggles and develop coping skills to overcome life's challenges.

Lisa has experience working with individuals who need life coaching. In this, she helps clients to working on: increasing their well-being and levels of accomplishment, connecting with their dreams and goals, developing and holding onto an optimistic perspective, savoring life "in the moment" in the pursuit of happiness, and maximizing one's potential.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Lisa, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Nji Fru, FNP

Practicing Since: May 2017

Issues Served: Medication Management, ADD/ADHD, Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Addiction (Substance Dependence i.e. drugs/alcohol), Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety/Panic, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness/Pain, Codependency, Depression, Disability, Schizophrenia, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Sleep/Insomnia, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma

Special Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Couples, Families

What Clients Can Expect: Nji has an extensive track record of achievement in administering medical /psychiatric services with diverse populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Nji is able to provide patient care for any type of psychiatric disorder.

About: Nji has been a Nurse Practitioner with Prince Georges County Health Department where his primary focus is on providing leadership in the areas of mental health, addiction treatment, patient management, clinical experience, mentoring/developing staff, and effective multi-tasking to meet organizational goals.

Nji possesses a robust career history in meeting with patients to identify medical treatment requirements, gather pertinent data, and determine best-process medical/psychiatric strategies to handle their concerns. In his years as a Nurse Practitioner, Nji has built a solid track record of success in the areas of family medicine, team management, and flawless executions of patient care. His focus on these specialties will allow him to provide expert medical services to his patients.

Nji enjoys functioning as a presenter, liaison, and leader—his patients continually recognize him for his attention to details and his ability to actively listen to and address their concerns with a fresh yet grounded approach to medical treatments and working within the medical guidelines to achieve their treatment objectives.

*Offers Video Appointments

To schedule an appointment with Nji, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.

Sarah Saffran, LCPC, LCPAT

Practicing Since: 2011

Issues/Disorders: Addiction (Process i.e. food, gambling, other), Anxiety/Panic, Blended Family, Chronic Illness/Pain, Depression, Faith/Spirituality, Geriatric, Grief/Bereavement, Loss/Abandonment, Self-esteem/self-worth, Self-harm, Women’s issues

Special Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults

What clients should expect: Sarah enjoys working with those invested in a desire for personal growth and are open to engaging in using a creative process as a part of their healing journey, those who like to work with their hands, and creative thinkers. Sarah embraces a holistic approach: identifying connections between mind, body, and spirit while engaging all the senses in a purposeful way. As a clinician, she utilizes an integrated blend of traditional talk therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness approaches based on the client’s needs and preferences.

Sarah feels that therapy can be a creative, playful, and collaborative process. She uses an active, client-centered way of approaching therapy goals, helping the client recognize and build on their own strengths to bring positive change. Sarah wants to help her clients tell their unique story in the safety of the space created together so that the client is able to own their story, processing through it and create a new chapter as they move forward in healing. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe, accepting space for clients to learn more about themselves and develop strategies to feel better. The client is then empowered to shift their perspective and circumstances to lead a more balanced life.

What to expect from Art Therapy:

NO ART EXPERIENCE or “SKILLS” REQUIRED

Art Therapy is the therapeutic use of the creative process which may include use of traditional art materials as well as guided imagery, mindfulness, or creative thinking. Using art in counseling stimulates the brain in areas unreachable by verbal means alone. It provides direct links to meditative, reflective practices and modes of relaxation; can allow the opportunity to enhance creative thinking and problem solving.

For those clients who desire, Sarah can incorporate faith-based perspectives into the sessions. Sarah can help the client reflect on their personal faith as a source of strength during therapy incorporating mind, body, and spirit.

About: Sarah considers herself a student of life, always pursuing personal growth and expanding her expertise professionally to meet the needs of clients. Sarah enjoys all things DIY, including gardening, natural living and essential oils. She enjoys spending time in nature, listening to music, being creative with her children, and snuggling with her dog.

*Offers Video Counseling

Bethany Miracle-Larson, MA, Resident in Counseling

Practicing Since: 2014

Issues Served: Addictive Behaviors, Anger Management, Anxiety/Panic, Behavioral Issues, Blended Family, Career Counseling, Codependency, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse/Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief/Bereavement, Infidelity, Loss/Abandonment, Marital/Premarital, Military/Families of Military, Self-esteem/self-worth, Sexual Abuse, Workplace Issues

Special Populations Served: Adolescents 14+, Adults, Couples, Families

What Clients Can Expect: Bethany’s approach to therapy utilizes a blend of therapeutic models, as she desires to meet her clients where they are. However, her primary therapeutic approaches are Solution-Focused Therapy, which supports the client in creating and implementing lasting solutions to their challenges, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which helps the client to move away from unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create a peaceful and happy existence. Bethany creates a safe environment and believes that every individual deserves respect, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard in an atmosphere that is saturated with grace and is free from judgment or criticism.

About: Bethany graduated from Liberty with Masters in Professional Counseling in 2014, completed her graduate level counseling internship at Life Christian Counseling Center in 2014. She currently is a Resident in Counseling and under the supervision from a Licensed Professional Counselor. In addition to Bethany’s counseling coursework, she has been trained and worked as both a Lay Counselor and a Titus II Mentor for women, a Certified Life Coach, and a Certified Prepare Enrich Premarital/Marriage Facilitator. She has led numerous seminars for women on building self-esteem, finding balance in a chaotic world, and life transitions (career, divorce, relocation). She has also led seminars for couples preparing for marriage and those who desire to enrich their marriage. Bethany’s passion is to combine life/work experiences and education/training with clinical insights to cultivate hope, healing, and restoration in the lives of individuals and couples.

*Offers Video Counseling

To schedule an appointment with Bethany, call 410-838-9500 or email appointments@safeharborbc.com.