About Your Therapist

Hi, I’m Lis your therapist, a certified clinical social worker in Maryland and Minnesota with over 25 years of progressive experience.

I provide supportive care to individuals and families, improving their social and psychological functioning. I have led a robust career of direct service, advocacy and program management. I have worked in a variety of non-profit organizations, private and federal hospital settings, most notably at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. I was a member of the multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) teams. Regarded as a subject matter expert in palliative and hospice care, I was a resource for clients, families and well revered by physicians, nurses and support staff.

Embrace Your Truth Counseling Services, practices from a client-centered, holistic and psychodynamic approach. Areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, life transitions, death, dying, grief, loss, family conflict, imposter syndrome and low self-esteem.

Since starting my career, I have always had a passion for helping others experiencing psychosocial stressors. I have supported clients and their families in various settings. We have laughed and cried together. One thing that remains clear, I am always intentional and honest while supporting my clients. I would love to meet you and start to walk with you on your journey.

Qualifications:

Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical, LCSW-C Maryland, License # 18419

Maryland Board Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor, License # 18419

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work, LICSW Minnesota, License # 32239

FAQs

  • The therapeutic process is different for everyone and individualized. We cannot provide an estimate of the number of sessions you will need for therapy to work. We will collaborate as a team to identify goals and objectives for treatment. The goals we create are called a treatment plan. We utilize your treatment plan to navigate the therapeutic process.

    During the initial phase of therapy, we will work to build rapport. As the therapeutic process continues, you will become more comfortable expressing what initially led you to seek therapy.

    As we move through the therapeutic process, you will experience various types of emotions. You may feel uncomfortable at times, happy, and/or sad which are all acceptable in the treatment process. Remember, you are in a safe, culturally competent, confidential space free of judgment.

  • Please reach out to us so we may discuss and determine if we participate with your health insurance plan.

    The rates for individual sessions are for clients who do not want to either use their health insurance or do not have health insurance and select to pay out of pocket.

  • Everything stated in therapy is confidential. Before the therapeutic process begins, the client is required to sign and date consents for treatment, confidentiality and privacy practices agreeing with the policies and procedure for services.

    There are a few exceptions when a therapist is required to report personal information about their clients:

    If the client poses a danger to themselves or others.

    If the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly person or otherwise dependent adult.

    If they are subpoenaed by the courts.