First Choice Counseling Center

10/15/2025

Greetings,

We are excited to announce our upcoming 10-Week Grief Support Group, beginning November 6th, 2025 at 5pm

This group will provide a safe and supportive space to process loss, connect with others, and begin healing.

Please sign up via QR code or call us at 410-989-9922

Nadia

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!