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Gretchen Forbes, Marriage & Family Therapist

Gretchen Forbes, Marriage & Family Therapist

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland
Verified

Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 443-219-8678

My Approach to Therapy

From my perspective life is about learning and growing. We have continual opportunities to learn and grow. Sometimes this means accepting ourselves and our situation with more realistic expectations- grieving or forgiving ourselves or others. Sometimes this means making a conscious choice about how we want to live differently and having the courage to make the first steps in that direction. As my mentor therapist used to say---- a therapist's role is to comfort the discomforted and discomfort the comfortable- we need both at different times. My role is to help guide you and walk with you in your journey. Thank you for the privilege and honor of walking with you and helping you navigate life in more balanced and authentic ways!

My Practice & Services

My services include: -Couples Counseling -Family Counseling -Communication and Conflict Resolution -Dual/Single Parenting Issues -Relational Development Issues: Premarital Counseling, Changing Family Stages, Transition to Parenthood, Grief Counseling, Blended Family Concerns

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I work with couples who are trying to rebalance- and find that loving feeling! Life can be difficult. Relationships, Marriage and Raising Kids isn't always what we thought we signed up for! My work is to help you refine your skills to navigate life's challenges. We focus on communication issues, conflict resolution, parenting differences, dealing with infidelity, rebuilding intimacy, and adjusting to new births. I have a specific focus with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and helping new mothers and couples transition to parenthood. Every mother has a story! I look forward to helping you live and love with intention!

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyBlended Family IssuesCommunication ProblemsDepressionDivorce / Divorce AdjustmentFamily of Origin IssuesFamily Problems

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Collaborative Couple Therapy (CCT)Family Systems TherapyImago Relationship Therapy (IRT)Integration of different therapy modelsMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location & Contact

Primary Office

22 W. Padonia Road, Suite C-353

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, 21093

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