Compassionate and Expert Trauma Therapy in Baltimore
We Provide Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is a holistic and strengths-based approach to treatment that recognizes — in the right therapeutic context those with trauma histories can thrive. At the Baltimore Therapy Group our trauma therapists emphasize empowerment, collaboration, and safety in the therapeutic relationship. It is our goal to help those we work with recognize and build a sense of resilience after experiencing a range of traumas including emotional, physical and sexual violence as well as cultural- and gender-based traumas. Along the way, this will mean understanding the impact of trauma including changes in mood and relationships as well as adopting potentially harmful ways of coping. We know, and research supports us in this — in the long run, it’s more common to exhibit resilience than distress following a trauma. We’d like to help ensure that you find your resilience.
Meet Baltimore’s Trauma Therapy and PTSD Therapy Experts
Therapists in the Baltimore Therapy Group use a variety of culturally-informed, empirically supported treatments including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Process Therapy to help clients heal from trauma and PTSD.
David Essien, PSy.D.
Trauma therapist
David blends cognitive behavioral therapy with an interpersonal process approach to help clients face and cope with trauma. This means that he uses scientifically-proven CBT techniques while also keeping a warm, therapeutic relationship a priority. David also enjoys helping clients overcome depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and addictions.
Cassandra Ekstrom, LCSW-C
FERENZ certified trauma therapist
Cassie use cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction to work with those wanting to better understand and resolve the effects of trauma in their lives. She is proud to have advanced training and certification in the treatment of trauma from the Ferentz Institute. She also enjoys working with those wanting to improve depression/sadness, anxiety/worry and overcome addictions.
Justina stokes, LMSW
TRAUMA THerapist
Justina uses a blend of psychodynamic, attachment theory and somatic therapy to help her client understand and heal from traumas in their interpersonal relationships. Prior to joining the Baltimore Therapy Group, Justina has worked as a licensed therapist with Johns Hopkins Bayview and the Massachusetts Institute of Mental Health.
Jennifer McMillan, LCPC
Trauma Therapist
Jen utilized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with aspects of Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT) when partnering with her clients to find relief from the symptoms of trauma and PTSD. She brings a trauma-informed and strengths based approach to her work. Before joining the Baltimore Therapy Group, Jen held Brown University Medical School and Keypoint Health Services.
Jessica Jones, LCSW-C
TRAUMA THERAPIST
Jessica uses a strengths-based perspective informed by evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She believes that these approaches, along with a strong and authentic therapeutic relationship, can help clients regain a sense of control, strength, and health following trauma. Jessica works with children (aged 7 and up), adolescents, and adults.