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Michalah Hodson

LCSW-C
Maryland

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Empathy and connection are essential to provide the best care possible, and I am careful to include them in each session. I believe that every client is doing their best at each moment in time and that all of us can push ourselves to do better. In session, I tend to use a variety of treatment modalities including talk therapy, narrative therapy, expressive arts, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and more. My goal is to create an environment of support and encouragement.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I have a certificate in Immigration studies to improve cultural competency in my practice, and I have spent time working with populations who have experienced co-occurring disorders and have higher rates of trauma and mental health issues. I have also done additional training in DBT and trauma-focused therapy.

What you can expect from our first session

My clients consistently report increased connection, emotional awareness and acceptance, clarity, and hopefulness for change. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to set goals and identify solutions based on their unique needs.


Michalah's style is

Warm
Solution-oriented
Creative

Insurance carriers Michalah accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Michalah

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Catholic University of America
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, OCD, Family Issues, Stress, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Play, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, and Behavior Modification