Lisa Thomas

I work with Black, Indigenous, and people of color — teens and adults — who are tired of holding it together while quietly struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. As a licensed therapist in Maryland and Delaware with over 8 years of experience and a National Certified Counselor credential, I bring both the training and the cultural awareness to support you in a way that actually feels right. My clients often tell me they've tried therapy before but never felt truly understood. That changes here.

My approach is direct, warm, and practical. Sessions aren't lectures — we talk, we process, and we build real strategies together. I draw on evidence-based methods to help you understand the patterns driving your anxiety or trauma responses, and we work at a pace that feels right for you. I believe healing doesn't require you to relive everything or have all the answers. It requires honesty, consistency, and someone in your corner who gets it. I show up as that person every session.

A genuine conversation, not an intake checklist. We'll talk about what brought you here, what you're hoping therapy can do for you, and what's felt hard about getting here in the first place. I want you to leave the first session feeling like you were actually heard — and with a clearer sense of what we'll work on together. Most clients feel a sense of relief just knowing there's a space like this waiting for them each week.