About Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore MD
Therapy in Baltimore
Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore Specializing in Trauma, Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health and Addiction
You want to start savoring these years everyone says you’ll miss.
You’ve been struggling and you’re ready for change. But how can you find the right therapist in Baltimore, MD? Research shows the most significant factor in positive therapy outcomes is the strength of the relationship between client and therapist. So its really important to find that therapist who ‘gets’ you, understands your challenges and is someone you could trust.
My name is Anna Pemberton and I became a therapist because I believe that we are able to heal from the worst things that have happened to us.
I deeply value helping people who have been through difficult experiences and want to make their lives better. I’ve seen people heal and the impact this has on their children, families and communities.
I live close to this work as a mama of two little boys.
I am often reminded in sessions of the power of humor and our human capacity to find light in the darkness. In the words of Joni Mitchell: “laughing and crying you know it’s the same release.”
I am a Maryland based LCPC and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified psychotherapist. At my foundation, I’m an attachment focused trauma therapist trained in Parts Work/IFS, Brainspotting and EMDR. I have specialized training and experience in working with survivors of sexual violence, complex trauma and interpersonal/ relational trauma.
I often work with self-reliant women who are struggling with the demands of family, career and relationships and support them to step out of survival mode and rediscover their capacity to have a nourishing, joyful life. I’ve witnessed how somatic tools better resource a client's nervous systems so they can reconnect to their sense of self and live more wholeheartedly. For me, being in our bodies and being able to be with what information comes from our bodies is the heart of trauma work.
I know it can feel like a big step to call a therapist, but I’ll make it straight forward. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone or have a video consultation and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person.
Not sure what to expect from therapy?
We’ll get started with weekly sessions so we can dive in, gain momentum, and get you relief more quickly. Let’s get you feeling and living better.
The symptoms and behaviors that brought you to therapy should feel significantly improved or better managed within 6-9 months. Within the 12-18 months, you will have a firm understanding of how you respond to stress and how this perpetuates cycles and ongoing stories. You will feel more closely acquainted with your inner landscape and how you show up in the world. Many clients decrease in frequency after this time but continue to work together to be held and deeply cared for in this season of life. It’s practice - not insight alone that informs lasting change.
If this sounds good, the first step is to schedule a consultation here, see if working together feels like the right fit for you and answer your questions.
You can also contact me at (443) 274-5495 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for therapy in Baltimore.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Baltimore
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If you’re struggling, feel alone and find that the ways you’ve been trying to solve problems aren’t working. Most often, I hear from people after they’ve had a panic attack, recurrent suicidal thoughts or new concerning physical health diagnosis. Something is new or gotten worst and they shoot me an email.
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You can anticipate meeting for 50-55 minutes weekly or every other week. You start sharing whats on your mind or heart that given day, we explore how this connects to deeper work and your goals. You should feel supported, understood, held, less alone and more cared for in session. Each session we uncover tangible take aways, sometimes have homework and apply insights to your daily, present life.
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Both! Mostly virtual but we can discuss scheduling in person sessions at my office in downtown Catonsville, MD.
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I am considered an out of network provider. I highly recommend reaching out to your insurance company and understanding if you have OON benefits and your coverage. I can provide a superbill to submit to insurance at the end of each session.
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Intake is $200 and sessions are $175
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1. Do I have mental health benefits?
2. If I have mental health benefits, are out-of-network benefits included?
3. Is any pre-approval required before obtaining out-of-network mental health services in order to be reimbursed?
4. If I have out-of-network benefits, will I be reimbursed? The full amount I paid or a portion?
5. If I have out-of-network benefits, must I select a therapist from a list or can I choose any provider?
6. Are services by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) covered?
7. What is the amount I will be reimbursed for these session codes: 90791, 90837, 90834?
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Sessions cancelled within 24 hours incur a late fee of the cost of session of $175.
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We define this together within the first few sessions and continue to check in and update over time. I also work with many people over years. We meet their goals and they continue find value in having me as a constant, caring, non-judgmental, safe support.
