COUNSELING IN MARYLAND + VIRGINIA
You don't have to have it figured out. You just need somewhere steady to begin.
I'm Melanie, and I offer counseling for ages 9 and up in Maryland and Virginia. My work brings together talk therapy, expressive and creative arts, somatic practice, and spirituality, in whatever combination feels right for you.
come as you are
You May Be Here Because…
Anxiety has been with you for a while now. You've gotten good at managing it, and you are tired of managing it.
Something in your life changed, a move, a loss, a relationship, a new season, and you haven't quite caught up to it yet.
You feel the weight of the world, and some days it sits heavier than others.
You know something needs to change, and you may even know what that change is. You just don't want to do it by yourself.
You understand it in your head, but your body hasn't gotten there yet.
MORE THAN ONE WAY INTO THE WORK
Ways to Work With Anchored
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WHAT WE CAN WORK ON
Areas We Support
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MEET MELANIE
Therapist. Artist. Guide. Human.
I believe some of the most meaningful work in therapy begins when you feel genuinely seen, not just for what you’re struggling with, but for the parts of you that may be harder to name or show.
My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and witnessing. I’ll meet you with gentleness when you need it, directness when it serves you, and plenty of room to explore what’s happening beneath the surface.
Along the way, we may use conversation, expressive arts, Brainspotting, somatic practices, writing, movement, or spiritual tools to help you connect with yourself in ways that feel natural to you.
You don’t have to come in with all the answers. I believe many of them are already within you. Sometimes you just need someone to hold up the mirror.
THE ANCHORED APPROACH
At Anchored, care looks a little different.
Compassionate + Attuned
I pay attention to the person in front of me, not just the problem that brought you in. There is room for gentleness here, and there is room for honesty too. We’ll figure out what you need as we go.
Culturally
Responsive
Your culture, identity, family, community, and lived experiences are part of the story. You should not have to leave those parts of yourself outside the therapy room or spend half the session explaining why they matter.
Creative + Body-Aware
Sometimes talking gets us there. Sometimes it doesn’t. We may bring in expressive arts, writing, movement, breathwork, Brainspotting, or other somatic practices to explore what your mind understands but your body may still be holding onto.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Frequently Asked Questions
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READY WHEN YOU ARE
How to Get Started
You do not need to know exactly what you want to work on before you reach out. If something feels like it needs to change, we can start there.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation. Fill out the contact form and I’ll follow up by email so we can find a time to talk. During the call, you can tell me a little about what brings you here, ask questions, and get a feel for what working together might be like.
