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Shira Katz

Embers Counseling

LCPC

Currently accepting new clients. 

Telehealth Availability:

Telehealth sessions are available Monday-Friday during daytime hours.

In-Person Availability:

In-person sessions are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during daytime hours

Clients I Work With

A lot of people come to me carrying old wounds, wounds that were never meant to be theirs to carry in the first place. You may look like you’re functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, depressed, or lost within. Early on, you may have learned to ignore your own needs, take care of others, strive for perfection, or stay small in order to feel safe and accepted. You might find yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, struggling to trust yourself or others, or noticing that past experiences continue to impact your present life. I work with teenagers (16+) and adults who are struggling with PTSD, childhood and attachment wounds, and religious trauma. I also support young adults navigating life transitions, including relationships, career changes, independence, and developing a sense of self.

Approach

In sessions I use EMDR, expressive therapies like sand tray and art, and inner child work to help you process what words alone can't always reach. Sessions are creative and active, not just talk. I'll gently challenge you to face what you've been avoiding, and we'll work through it together using whatever combination of approaches fits where you are.

More About My Practice

I offer inner child groups for women that combine learning about the inner child, peer support and experiential activities such as journaling and art. The groups meet for 6 week and there are ongoing drop-in groups available to continue to connect.

Additional Credentials & Training

EMDR-Trained Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment from The Ferentz Institute.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Group Therapy
Individual Therapy

Specialized Experience

Body-positive / Health at Every Size
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming

Gender Identity

Woman

Languages Spoken

English

Faith Communities Served

Catholic
Christian
Jewish
Spiritual

Specializations

Modalities

Attachment-Based
Culturally Responsive Therapy
EMDR
Experiential Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Sandtray

Specialties

Attachment
Codependency
Depression
Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
Life Transitions
Parts Work
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Religious Trauma
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Cash
Check
Credit
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)
Sliding Scale

Session Fees

$170

State Licensed In

Maryland