Counseling & Wellness Collective

05/04/2026

Brooks Stroman is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.

Brooks brings a warm, present, and down-to-earth approach, creating space to be human, whether you’re navigating something heavy or just trying to make sense of things. He’s EMDR-trained and incorporates movement, outdoor therapy, and play when it feels supportive.

He is passionate about working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as parents and caregivers supporting their children as they navigate LGBTQIA+ identity.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this could be your sign. We’re here when you’re ready.

Learn more about Brooks: https://www.counselingandwellnessco.com/brooks

Schedule an intake call: https://www.counselingandwellnessco.com/contact

04/27/2026

💬 Some food for thought on this Monday morning...

We're living in a time of immediate answers - quick searches, quick takes, quick solutions. While that can be helpful, not everything is meant to be instant.

Like therapy. 🌿

Two things can be true at once. You can be stuck 𝘢𝘯𝘥 be growing, ready for change 𝘢𝘯𝘥 unsure where to start.

That's the nuance, and that's where therapy lives. Not everything meaningful needs to be rushed. 🤍

03/13/2026

A little walk through Counseling & Wellness Collective. The space where meaningful work happens every day. 🤍

03/10/2026

This March is extra special for us - it's our first B Corp Month as a Certified B Corporation®.

So what exactly is a B Corp?

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet high standards for social impact, ethical practices, transparency, and accountability. In other words, businesses that believe work should be a force for good.

For us, becoming a B Corp reflects what we’ve been working to build here in Maryland from the beginning - a therapy practice that cares deeply about our clients, our clinicians, and our community.

We’re proud to be part of this global movement. 🤎

02/26/2026

EXCITING NEWS! 🤎

Counseling & Wellness Collective is officially a Certified B Corporation™.

For us, this isn't just a credential - it reflects how we've operated from the very beginning. It's a formal commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and care that truly aligns with our values - for our clinicians, our clients, and our community.

When you choose therapy at Counseling & Wellness Collective, you're not only investing in your own well-being; you're supporting a local model of care that helps expand access across Maryland.

If you're in the office, you'll spot our new Certified B Corp plaque AND some stickers for your water bottle, too!

You can read more in our latest newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/VaTX8
and explore our 2025 Impact Report here: https://shorturl.at/t2qPy

12/19/2025

Navigating the holidays can be hard - and you don't have to do it alone.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or carrying old stuff that tends to resurface this time of year, support is available.

Jen Clancy, LCPC, offers virtual therapy from the comfort of your own space. She's EMDR trained and works from a trauma-informed lens, helping teens, adults, couples, and families gently work through the deeper layers.

🤍 Weekend availability
🤍 Now accepting new clients
🤍 Learn more about Jen and get started here: https://www.counselingandwellnessco.com/jennifer

11/25/2025

The holidays should be a time of joy, yet many LGBTQIA+ children may feel apprehensive. Here are five essential ways to support them during family gatherings. Your love and acceptance can make all the difference!

Read more: https://wix.to/COAc2e3

The holidays can be a fun time to gather as a family; however, for LGBTQIA+ youth, you may see signs of apprehension or isolation around members who are non-affirming. They may have been approached by family members in the past who think the child expressing their LGBTQIA+ experience is offensive. Y...

11/21/2025

Introducing Open Canvas, a trauma-processing therapy group for teens.

This a safe, creative group for teen girls who have experienced sexual trauma. Using expressive art forms, teens externalize distressing memories, process emotions, and connect to peers.

🎨Trauma-informed, ITR-and-EMDR approach
🎨Creative, expressive art activities
🎨Safe, supportive peer environment
🎨Strengthens emotion regulation, self-expression and coping skills

Group Details
◽️Teen girls aged 14-17 years old
◽️Group Leader: Elia Cullum, LGPC
◽️State Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
◽️Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
◽️90-minute sessions for 15 weeks
◽️Cost: $125/per 90-minute session - superbills can be provided

Space is limited. For more information, please contact us at admin@counselingandwellnessco.com

10/09/2025

🌈 As we continue to create a supportive world for LGBTQ+ youth, we need to show up and listen. Learn how to better support the young ones in our lives in our latest blog post - written by our Graduate Intern, Brooks Stroman! Read more here: https://wix.to/QDMEwjJ

In today's climate, it is important for parents and guardians to show up for their kiddos (the youth). Right now, kids who are of the LGBTQ+ experience may be feeling like they can't be open in their surrounding environments. Children may also unknowingly be in value-diverse spaces. Here are some wa...

09/11/2025

Our Graduate Intern, Brooks Stroman currently has a few openings for new clients!

If cost has been a deterrent to starting therapy, this is a wonderful opportunity to begin your healing journey!

Working with a graduate intern offers many benefits:
✨ Reduced sliding scale rates
✨ A fresh perspective grounded in the latest clinical training
✨ Extra layers of support — all sessions are closely supervised by a seasoned licensed clinician

Brooks is especially passionate about:
🤍 Creating a safe, open space to explore thoughts, feelings, and life’s ups and downs with curiosity and presence
🌿 Incorporating movement, play, and outdoor experiences as powerful tools for self-expression and healing
🏳️‍⚧️ Affirming and supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community with understanding and care

If you or someone you know has been thinking about starting therapy, this is a great time to take that step. Visit our website www.counselingandwellnessco.com to get started!