ANNEMARIE VALLONGA LCSW-C
Years in Practice: 32 years
School: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Year Graduated: 1993
License No. and State: 13213 Maryland
Annemarie is a Christian and active in her faith. Her relationship with God guides treatment with all clients, and she knows that the Holy Spirit is present in every session. When clients are open to discussions about spirituality, faith and God, particularly related to their mental and emotional health, she loves to incorporate these themes into sessions. She has observed that those with even a hint of faith find healing more easily within the context of that faith.
She is a licensed clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience and has worked in a variety of settings with people of all ages and backgrounds. This has resulted in an ability to provide mental health services and support for individuals with a wide range of symptoms, diagnoses, and needs. She has been trained in various treatment modalities with a particular emphasis on trauma and addiction.
With a client-centered approach and a belief that change and healing best occur within the context of a therapeutic relationship, Annemarie places emphasis on developing trust, rapport and safe space in sessions. She strives to educate clients regarding diagnoses, symptoms and various treatment options to instill hope and empower clients to make the changes they want.
Specialties:
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Mood disorders and anxiety
- Alcohol and Substance abuse
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Grief / Bereavement
- Stress management
- Panic disorder
- Women’s issue
- Maternal / Pre / Postpartum
Age
- Adults (18+)
Treatment approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Attachment Based Family Therapy
- EMDR
- Verbal processing and talk Therapy
- Relationship based
- Client centered
Modality
- Individual
Finances
- Aetna, Cigna, Carefirst/BCBS, and United Healthcare.
- Out-of-pocket cost: $200 billed per session