Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve included these FAQs to make it easier for you to understand the services I offer and what to expect when working with me. This section provides simple, clear answers to the questions I’m asked most often so you can quickly find the information you need.
What does LGPC mean?
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.
Who is your clinical supervisor?
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 want to learn more strategies to work with my child on my own before exploring therapy as a treatment option. What can I do?
Recognizing a great need for building parental tools, knowledge, and confidence in their family life, I also offer Parent Coaching. Please reach out for more information about the packages I offer.
Do you diagnose in coaching sessions?
No. Coaching does not include diagnosis, clinical treatment, or exploring past trauma. It is forward-focused and skills-based.
What is parent coaching?
Parent coaching provides tools, strategies, and support to help parents navigate behaviors, routines, communication, and family dynamics. It is not therapy for the parent or child.
Can I see you for both therapy and coaching?
To maintain healthy boundaries, individuals cannot receive both services from me at the same time.
How do I know which service is right for myself or family?
Choose therapy if you’re seeking personal emotional support, behavioral strategies, trauma work, or mental health treatment.
Choose coaching if you want to build practical skills, strengthen communication, improve relationships, create healthier routines, or develop tools that support growth in daily life.
Get in Touch
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can connect, talk through your concerns, and see how I may be able to support your child and family.