Lotus Embodied Counseling, LLC

09/23/2025

Join us at The Novel Refuge for October’s book discussion! We’re reading I Who Have Never Known Men this month and look forward to talking about this poetically eerie book that explores the existential themes of survival, isolation, and the absence of answers.

09/18/2025

8 ways to stay connected to self and others when the world feels heavy. Read more in “So How Are You Holding Up?” On our website www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com

09/17/2025

So….how ARE you holding up? A simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. Carly explores the importance of therapists meeting our clients and ourselves in the shared reality of the present as the present is how we embody resistance and remain in community.

We’ve been working hard to bring our blog to life and you can read this article in its entirety on our website https://www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com/blog/blog-post-title-one-58sxa

Lotus Embodied Counseling is located in Columbia, Maryland. We serve the community through therapy, trauma-informed yoga, and workshops for therapists. We specialize in treating adults who have unresolved trauma, and survivors of sexual abuse, neglect, and racial trauma. We offer EMDR, yoga therapy,

08/05/2025

What is Complex Trauma?
It's more than a single traumatic event-it's the impact of chronic, repeated harm in relationships where safety should have existed. Complex trauma often begins in childhood and affects how we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world.
It can show up as emotional overwhelm, dissociation, chronic self-doubt, or even unexplained physical symptoms.
If you've ever wondered why healing feels so hard, know this:
Your responses make sense in the context of what you've lived through. Healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.

06/11/2025

At Lotus Embodied Counseling, we create space for you to reconnect to your whole self. Whether you're new to therapy or would like to connect with a therapist who is highly skilled in facilitating trauma work, our therapists are here for you. 🧡🪷👥🛋️

✨Now accepting new clients — in-person in Columbia & virtually throughout the state of Maryland.

📞 240-756-6516
💌 info@lotusembodiedcounseling.com
💻 www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com
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11/12/2024

We’re offing a short holiday yoga series. Registration is open on our website www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com

With a focus on mindfulness, gentle flows, and restorative poses, each class invites you to slow down, release tension, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the holidays, this series encourages self-care and deep relaxation, helping you navigate this time of year with calm and clarity. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you’re welcome to join this virtual space to recharge and center yourself.

08/29/2024

We’ve recently welcomed Allison and Nyki to the practice and each have immediate openings for new clients! Read more about them on our website www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com
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08/08/2024

Our monthly virtual complex trauma & dissociation consultation group begins on Thursday October 24th 12:00pm-1:30pm ET. This consultation group is open to therapists seeking to enhance their effectiveness in conceptualizing client experiences and orienting to appropriate treatment interventions for clients living with complex trauma and trauma-related dissociation.

Drop in as needed or attend on a monthly basis. Space is limited each month. Reserve your spot on our website: www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com

Cost: $75/ attended group

Consultation is provided by Sharnise Hendrick, LCPC, RYT500 and EMDRIA-certified therapist & consultant. Sharnise’s clinical focus is complex trauma and dissociative disorders, specifically in survivors with lived experiences of coercive control.
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11/15/2023

Registration for our newest training for providers is now live! Use code EARLYBIRD for 10% off before 12/16. https://www.lotusembodiedcounseling.com/complex-trauma-workshops-for-clinicians

08/22/2023