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229 East Main Street (entrance on Ralph Street) Westminster, MD 21157 (443) 974-8868
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...helping you stop fighting and start talking... |
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Marriage counseling and help for families in Westminster, MD |
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Alexandra Goerl Rickeman Marriage and Family Therapist |
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About Alex |
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Hello and welcome! Below is some information that may help you to know a little more about me before we meet for the first time.
Education Tufts University: BA in Child Development University of Maryland: MS in Family Studies/Marriage and Family Therapy
Research Master’s Thesis on psychological/emotional abuse in intimate relationships Participated in research that analyzed the effectiveness of a communication program designed by couples therapy experts at the Family Service Center at University of Maryland
Training Specialized training as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Although there are many counselors and therapists that provide marriage and family counseling, my training differed significantly. For example, for my first two years training to be a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I videotaped my sessions with couples and families. These videos were then reviewed and critiqued with experienced therapists, who provided feedback and advice. This kind of supervision is unique to the training of Marriage and Family Therapists and is invaluable in the development of a therapist’s ability to help. Training in the following approaches for use with children and individuals: Child Centered Play Therapy Filial Therapy EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Licensure Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in the state of Maryland (#LCM326).
Professional Membership American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT): Clinical Member
Mid-Atlantic Division of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT-MAD): Co-chair, Membership and Public Relations
Publications Featured in articles published in Psychology Today Magazine and Carroll Magazine.
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