Trauma Therapy for Anxiety and Relationship Issues For Teens and Adults In Owings Mills, MD
A safe place to heal past wounds and feel calmer, more confident, and connected.
You’re exhausted from holding everything together, and it’s starting to fall apart inside. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or emotionally exhausted, even when you’re doing everything you can to hold things together. But you're afraid of making the wrong move. You keep going quiet to avoid conflict, even when it hurts you. Inside, there’s panic, self-doubt, and the fear that if you change anything, everything could fall apart. You feel like you are "too much" or "not enough" at the same time. I work with adults who want deeper therapy that addresses long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences, so you can feel safe being yourself, set boundaries without guilt, and build relationships that don’t require you to disappear.
Signs That Trauma Therapy for Anxiety and Relationship issues with me will be beneficial.
• You say yes when you want to say no
• You feel responsible for other people’s emotions
• You feel unseen, unchosen, unimportant.
• Relationships leave you drained or invisible
• You have strong reactions to “small” things without understanding why
• Your worth is tied to productivity or being helpful
• You attract emotionally unavailable, critical, or controlling people in your life.
Hi I’M Martha.
A Trauma-informed Therapist in Owings Mills, MD
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences. I focus on helping you feel seen, understood, and supported. In therapy with me, you can take things at your own pace, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin to feel more grounded and connected.
This work is not about quick fixes or learning to "manage" your feelings. It's about understanding what keeps you stuck and helping you feel steady enough to make real, lasting changes in yourself and in your relationships.
I’m a licensed counselor with specialized trauma training, including work with Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS). My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and effective therapy experience for you.
Areas I Can Help With
Childhood Trauma
Understand your triggers, manage overwhelming emotions, and shift unhelpful beliefs about yourself and the world.
Teens
A supportive space where teens can openly discuss emotions, stress, relationships, and challenges while building coping skills, communication, self-awareness, and confidence as they navigate this stage of life.
Anxiety
Brain Spotting
Identify and process unresolved emotional experiences. It can support deeper emotional processing, helping reduce distress and improve overall well-being.
Relationship Issues
Explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behavior that may be affecting your relationships, and learn to connect with the people around you.
What if you could have a more fulfilling and empowered life? I can help you get there.
What are the next steps?
Step 1: Click the button below and schedule a free 15-minute consultation call.
This will allow you to ask any questions directly to me to reassure you are in the right place.
Step 2: Commit to your wellbeing
Join me every week to gain insight, learn new strategies, and heal past wounds.
Step 3: Be empowered
Live a more fulfilling life and reconnect with the people around you
Get Support From Wherever You Are
I provide online and in-person therapy in Owings Mills and across Maryland. Virtual therapy offers a convenient, flexible way to access professional mental health support from wherever you are. Online counseling eliminates commute time, makes scheduling easier, and allows you to attend sessions from a comfortable, familiar environment, which many people find helps them feel more relaxed and open. Telehealth therapy also provides consistent access to care during busy seasons, travel, or life transitions, making it easier to prioritize your emotional well-being without disrupting your routine.
If you’re looking for therapy without insurance restrictions, you may hear the terms self-pay and out-of-network benefits. Here’s how they differ:
Out- Of- Network
Some insurance plans offer out-of-network mental health benefits. This means you pay for sessions upfront, then submit documentation (called a superbill) to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Depending on your plan, you may receive partial or full reimbursement for therapy costs.
Private- Pay
Private pay means you pay directly for counseling sessions without involving insurance, allowing for greater privacy, flexibility in session length and frequency, and more control over your mental health care. Without insurance guidelines shaping treatment, no diagnosis is required, and therapy can move at a pace that best supports your needs. This approach keeps the focus where it belongs — on your healing, personal growth, and long-term wellbeing rather than on administrative requirements or coverage limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting started is simple — just click any of the consultation links on my website to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. During this call, we’ll talk briefly about what you’re looking for and see if we feel like a good fit to work together.
If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first full session. This initial session focuses on getting a clear picture of your background, experiences, and current concerns, so you can expect me to ask more questions than usual.
After that, sessions typically feel more conversational, and I’ll thoughtfully integrate therapeutic approaches that best support your healing, growth, and goals.
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My approach is deeply trauma-informed and personalized. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method — instead, I tailor therapy to your unique experiences, goals, and pace. Many of the struggles people face with anxiety, self-esteem, or relationships are rooted in past wounds, so we gently explore those connections while building practical tools to help you feel more grounded and empowered.
I focus on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Together, we work not just on managing symptoms, but on healing the deeper patterns that keep you feeling stuck so you can reconnect with yourself, build healthier relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
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My fee for a 50-minute session is $175 for the initial session and $150 for ongoing sessions. I also offer 90-minute extended sessions for $250 when more time feels helpful.
I am a private-pay practice, which allows for greater privacy and flexibility in your care. I accept credit cards, cash, HSA, and FSA payments. If you’d like to seek reimbursement through your insurance, I’m happy to provide a superbill for you to submit.
To help you decide if we’re a good fit, I also offer a free 15-minute consultation where you can ask questions and share what you’re looking for in therapy.