LGPC stands for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. This means I have completed my master’s degree in counseling and am licensed by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to provide therapy while working under the supervision of a Board-approved LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). I provide all therapeutic services directly, and supervision simply ensures that I remain aligned with best practices, ethics, and high-quality clinical care as I work toward full licensure.

I am currently pre-licensed in the State of Maryland (License #LGP14111) and practice under the supervision of Catherine W. Kioi, LCPC (License #LC11275). As my clinical supervisor, she provides guidance, oversight, and support to ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality care for all clients.

I’m an out-of-network provider, which means payment is due at the time of session. I can provide a superbill (a receipt with the information your insurance company may require) so you can submit for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend calling your insurance company to ask about out-of-network mental health reimbursement.

Most children start with weekly sessions to build momentum and consistency. As symptoms improve and skills grow, many families transition to bi-weekly or “maintenance” sessions. We’ll collaborate on a plan that fits your child’s needs, your goals, and your family’s schedule.

If your child is struggling with big emotions or behavior changes that last more than a few weeks, therapy can help. Common signs include frequent meltdowns or irritability, anxiety or avoidance, sleep changes, school refusal, low mood, ongoing conflicts at home, or trouble with friendships. You don’t need a “major” reason to reach out—therapy can be helpful for building coping skills, confidence, and emotional awareness before things feel overwhelming.

The first session is a gentle, get-to-know-you visit. For children, I focus on comfort and connection through age-appropriate activities (play, games, art, conversation). Caregivers typically join for part of the session so I can gather background, understand concerns, and learn what you’ve already tried. We’ll talk about goals and create a simple plan so you leave knowing what we’re working on and what next steps look like.

Yes. Telehealth can be very effective for kids and teens when it’s done in a developmentally engaging way. I use interactive platforms designed for child therapy (not just “sit and talk”), where we can play socio-emotional games, do activities together in real time, and practice coping skills. I have successfully  For some adolescents and teens, I also offer Minecraft-based sessions (using Minecraft Education) as a structured, goal-directed way to build rapport, work on emotional regulation, confidence, social skills, and problem-solving. If I believe your child would benefit more from in-person sessions, I’ll recommend that.