Theresa Prymuszewski
I am passionate with the desire to assist my clients in their journey of self discovery. I incorporate spirituality as a path to explore what makes their life meaningful. I respect the individuality of each person's qualities and personal choices. I am an active listener to what is said and use compassionate inquiry to what deeper meanings the client may desire to explore.
First session
I understand that setting a counseling appointment can be a daunting experience for someone. I am very mindful to make our virtual meeting space feel like a "home visit" and my office is a very welcoming space. My clients are invited to select a transitional object to provide psychological comfort, emotional regulation, security, especially during moments of stress, separation or change. They act as a soothing bridge and tangible anchors for the client's growth.
Strengths
My experience as an active listener, patient witness and long standing compassion has served me well in my counseling profession. It is a precious calling and responsibility. I bring my extensive training through the Center for Deployment Psychology to bear for military related clients.
Ideal clients
I would love to assist clients exploring their inner strengths and unique qualities and highest potential. I work with individuals, couples and families, on a virtual platform and in-person at my office. Counseling is an inner adventure for both client and therapist. It is a priority for us to form a strong therapeutic alliances as we work together on goals and objectives for change.
Origin story
I will recount an early memory. There is a phrase in Handel's Messiah, from Isaiah 9:6 "He will be called 'Wonderful Counselor" From elementary school, high school initiating a program still in place today: H.O.P.E. Help Other People Everywhere, and joining my college "peer counseling" group for 4 years. As a youth minister, a confidant for both teens and their parents. This formative experience prompted me to complete a graduate program with a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, earning both a National Certified Counselor, Certified Poetry Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. The rest is history.
Ongoing work together
Clients will articulate increased emotional regulation, insight and acceptance. Greater connection with Self and enhanced understanding and empathy towards self and others.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS teaches we all have an undamaged "Self" at our core, along with many different "parts" that make up who we are. IFS is an evidence based therapy.
Grief Therapy
I can accompany you through the grief process using the method developed by Dr. John Schneider, Ph.D. 1. What was lost, 2. What Remains, 3. What is Possible. Also walking with you as you attend to the Tasks of Grief which is a very personal path.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Theory comprises a developmental evidence based Counseling Theory for the client own self awareness.
Gottman method
Utilize this evidenced based couples therapy to enhance helpful and meaningful communication between couples.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions1020 East Wy, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, COUNSELING SERVICES
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- MarylandLicense LC0736