First Choice Counseling Center

08/27/2025

Greetings,

We are excited to announce our upcoming 10-Week Grief Support Group, beginning at the end of October 2025.
This group will provide a safe and supportive space to process loss, connect with others, and begin healing.

The exact meeting time will be determined based on participant availability. If you are interested in joining, please sign up via QR code or call us at 410-989-9922.

07/23/2025

Life doesn’t wait, and neither should your mental health care.
✨ We're offering same-day appointments with licensed therapists—no long waitlists, no stress.
Most insurances accepted.
Click www.firstcccenter.com to schedule or call us now.

07/16/2025

☀️ Just because it's summer doesn't mean your mental health gets a break!

We're currently accepting new patients for counseling and medication management. 🧠💬💊

Prioritize you this season—self-care isn’t just for winter.
📩 Ready to start? Reach out today!
(410)989-9922
www.firstcccenter.com

07/15/2025

We are pleased to introduce a new member of the First Choice Counseling team.

Kimberleigh brings a wealth of experience in palliative care and supportive counseling for individuals and families navigating chronic or terminal illness.

Kimberleigh's compassionate approach and clinical background make Kimberleigh a valuable resource for clients and family members seeking emotional support during complex health journeys. Whether you or someone you know may benefit from counseling rooted in empathy, dignity, and understanding,

Kimberleigh is now accepting new clients and is credentialed with Maryland medicaid, CIGNA/Evernorth and Aetna

Call us today at 410 989 9922

First Choice provides quality behavioral health services including mental health therapy/counseling, PRP and anger management classes

07/02/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday Tip: Try Nature Noticing for Inner Calm 🍃✨
You don’t need a full hike to reconnect with nature—just a few mindful moments outdoors can soothe anxiety and boost your mood. This week, try Nature Noticing: a gentle practice that invites you to slow down and be present with the world around you.
✨ How to practice Nature Noticing:
🌼 Step outside, even if it’s just on your porch, balcony, or a quick walk.
👀 Take a few deep breaths and look around. Choose one thing to observe closely—a tree, a cloud, a flower, or even a bird.
🌀 Notice the textures, colors, sounds, or movement.
💬 Ask yourself: What does this make me feel? What am I grateful for in this moment?
Spending even a few minutes with nature can ground you, reduce stress, and shift your energy. 🌤️🌱
Slow down. Look up. You’re part of something beautiful.

06/18/2025

Music has the power to shift our mood, calm our nervous system, and bring us back to the present. This week, try carving out a few minutes for a Mindful Music Moment — a mini reset for your mind and soul.
✨ Here’s how to do it:
🎶 Choose one song that makes you feel calm, inspired, or simply seen.
🧘 Sit or lie down in a quiet space. Close your eyes and press play.
🌀 As you listen, pay attention to the rhythm, lyrics, instruments—how does your body respond?
💭 Let the music wash over you. Don’t judge your thoughts—just observe and feel.
Whether it’s 3 minutes or 30, allow music to anchor you in the now. It’s a gentle, healing way to check in with yourself and reconnect. 💫
What song will you choose today?

06/16/2025

👪Introducing the M.A.M.A Circle: Making All Moms A Priority!👪

Are you a mom? 🎇🎆We want to celebrate you.🎆🎇

We're hosting the M.A.M.A. Circle to uplift and empower moms at every stage. Join us weekly on Mondays from 5-6 PM. Share stories, learn practical tools, and support each other through the highs and lows of the wild ride called motherhood. ❤❤❤

Attend virtually or in-person at our office in Owings Mills.

$30/session or pay with Medicaid, Cigna, or Aetna insurance

Call 410-989-9922 to save your spot!

06/14/2025

🎓😱"hElP i'M gOiNg tO COLLEGE!!" 🎓😱

🤠If going to college fills you with BIG YIKES, you're not alone. It's a big life change, it can be really stressful, and your high school probably did ✨nothing✨ to prep you mentally and emotionally. We're here to deliver real-world skills and frank conversations with therapists experienced enough to offer support and young enough to know what cringe means. Go from😅➡😊!

👍🏿Meets biweekly Thursdays from 4-5pm. Starts June 26 (NEW START DATE that avoids prom and other senior activities!). Join us virtually from home or in-person at our office in Owings Mills.
👍🏿Call 410-989-9922 for more info or to sign up.
👍🏿Cost is $20 per session. Medicaid, Cigna, and Aetna insurance accepted.

06/14/2025

We’re Growing to Serve You Better!

We’re excited to welcome new therapists to our team at First Choice Counseling Center!

Our newest clinicians bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship challenges, we’re here to help. With expanded availability and a dedicated, multicultural team, we are currently accepting new clients.

Reach out today to schedule your first appointment — we look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.

06/05/2025

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!

June is a time to honor the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate diversity, and recognize the ongoing fight for equality and inclusion.

As we reflect on this important month, we remember the Stonewall Uprising of 1969—a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA+ history. It was led in part by courageous activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, two transgender women of color who played vital roles in sparking the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Their advocacy reminds us that Pride began as a protest, and their legacy continues to inspire the work toward equity and justice.

As inclusive allies and mental health clinicians, here are a few ways we can honor this legacy:

Educate yourself and others about LGBTQIA+ identities and history.

Affirm your clients’ identities in your language, forms, and intake processes.

Create safe, trauma-informed spaces by respecting pronouns, names, and lived experiences.

Check your biases and engage in ongoing self-reflection.

Advocate within your practice and community for LGBTQIA+ rights and representation.

Let’s celebrate Pride by committing to inclusion—not just in June, but every day. Remembering the intersections of our clients matter every single day!

05/23/2025

🌸💚Find It Friday: Your Mental Health Check-In 💚

🌟 Find it Friday is here! Today, we're focusing on nurturing our mental health and exploring the many resources and activities that help us find balance and wellness. 🌈💆‍♂️💆‍♀️

🧠 Mental Health Wellness: Remember, it's okay to not be okay. Recognizing when you need a mental health boost is a courageous first step. Take this Friday to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself.

🗺️ Navigating Resources: There are countless resources available to support your mental health. This weekend, explore options that resonate with you:
- 📚 Local community centers: Many offer free mental health workshops and support groups.
- 📱 Apps like Calm: Accessible tools for mindfulness, meditation, or even virtual therapy with our therapists at First Choice Counseling Center.
- 🤝 Reach out: Connect with friends, family, or a trusted professional. You're not alone.

🎨 Participate in Activities: Boost your wellness by engaging in activities that make you feel good! Here are a few ideas for this Find It Friday:
- 🧩 Puzzle it out: Start a fun puzzle to stimulate your mind.
- 🚶 Take a mindful walk: Find peace in nature or your neighborhood.
- 🎨 Get creative: Try drawing, painting, or crafting. Expressing yourself through art can be incredibly therapeutic.

📅Upcoming Free Events:
🌸Stepping at Pratt. This dance-exercise program incorporates many types of music (mostly hip-hop) and zumba! Saturday, May 24, 2025 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Herring Run, Meeting Room, 3801 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213. https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/stepping-at-pratt
🌸Just Dance Party. Let loose and play Just Dance with us! All ages welcome. Friday, May 23, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Walbrook, Meeting Room, 3203 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216 https://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/just-dance-party-4553
🌸NAMI Connection Support Group: Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, or just not yourself and are you ready to talk about it? The support groups are free and peer-led! Saturday, May 24 · 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT at Sheppard Pratt Gibson Building Room 200, 1 Friends Ln Towson, MD 21204. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nami-connection-support-group-tickets-911547903317?aff=erelpanelorg
🌸May Coworking: good neighbor: Come join us for a cozy afternoon of coworking! 1-3pm is designated cowork time. From 3-4pm we'll have time for community connection! Friday, May 23 · 1 - 4pm EDT at Good Neighbor, 3827 Falls Road Baltimore, MD 21211. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-coworking-good-neighbor-tickets-1291776320749?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
🌸Saturday Nights @ the Park Inn: Your go-to spot for great vibes, affordable drinks, theme nights, and sing-a-longs. Black and woman-owned! May 24 · 7pm - May 25 · 1am, Park Inn Bar, 2239 Eastern Ave, Baltimore. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-nights-the-park-inn-tickets-1261573824269?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
🌸90s Retro Skate: Get ready to lace up your skates and vibe to a perfect blend of pop, hip hop, and grunge from the 90s. Proceeds benefit AARF (Animal Allies Rescue Foundation). Sunday, May 25 · 3:30 - 5:30pm, at Skateland Putty Hill, 8019 Belair Road, Nottingham. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90s-retro-skate-tickets-1257677119119?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Community Food Banks
🛒- We Care Center by Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church: Saturday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 3426 Bank Street, Baltimore
🛒- Compassion Centers by Lutheran Mission Society Compassion Place: Saturday 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM at 1706 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore
🛒- Food Ministry by Corpus Christi Catholic Parish: Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM at 110 West Lafayette Avenue, Baltimore
🛒- Food Pantry by Faith Community Church: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 5315 Harford Road, Baltimore
🛒- Food Pantry by Synergy Community Church: Sunday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM at 7400 German Hill Road, Dundalk
🛒- Food Pantry by New Shiloh Baptist Church: Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at 2100 North Monroe Street, Baltimore
🛒- Food Giveaways by Haven City Church - The Compassion Center: Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 1706 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore
🛒- Food Pantry by Zion Baptist Church: Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM at 5701 York Road, Baltimore
🛒- Missionary Ministry by Ark Church: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 1263 East North Avenue, Baltimore
🛒- Emergency Food Distribution by Stillmeadow Community Fellowship: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 5110 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore
🛒- Food Pantry by The Central Baptist Church of Baltimore City: Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at 2031 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore
🛒- Food Door by Deaf Shalom Zone: Sunday 1:30 PM-3:30 PM at 1040 South Beechfield Avenue, Baltimore

🤗 Share your Find It Friday activities in the comments below! Let's support each other on this wellness journey. 💚

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Lutheran Mission Society Compassion Place Faith Community Church Synergy Community Church Haven City Church Ark Church Stillmeadow Community Fellowship Abbott Memorial Presbyterian Church The Central Baptist Church of Baltimore City Deaf Shalom Zone, Inc Enoch Pratt Free Library