Counseling Services

Carmen Rickman, LCSW-C

Location: Columbia, MD (Howard County)

I provide individual and family counseling for adolescents, adults, and families in Maryland and Washington D.C.  I help individuals who may feel disconnected with their emotions, need help understanding how their childhood experiences impact who they are as adults, individuals who feel stuck, or in a vicious cycle. I special in the treatment of:

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Adoption/Foster Care
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Life Transitions/Adjustments and Other Stressors
  • PTSD
  • Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence
  • Self-Exploration
  • Trauma

My counseling style is open, honest, and compassionate.  I use a collaborative person-centered, strengths-based approach in counseling and am trained to integrate the following therapy modalities to guide you through your healing journey:

  • Adoption Competent Therapy
  • Attachment Focused Family Therapy (AFFT)
  • Brainspotting (BSP)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Sand Tray/Play Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused CBT 

**All counseling services are telehealth/virtual until further notice.**

Email:  carmen@introspectivesolutions.com