About Rita
Rita emphasizes each person's own expertise about their life. She offers guided support so clients can try new ways of handling problems and make decisions that fit their goals. She also works with parenting and intimacy-related issues, stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem challenges.
Her background includes six years practicing in Maryland as an LCSW-C. Rita draws on evaluations that look at biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors when those spiritual elements are meaningful to the client. She notes faith-based ideas are included only when requested by the person she is working with.
Rita often focuses on practical, short-term problem solving. That means identifying what is already working, setting small goals, and testing quick changes to see what helps. This approach is meant to be direct and goal-oriented while still honoring each person's values.
She also supports people dealing with family origins, blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, illness-related needs such as cancer or hospice circumstances, and workplace or career-related stress. Rita encourages straightforward conversation about what matters most and what to try next.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Solution-Focused Care and Working Online
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on quick, practical steps. Sessions identify what is already working, set small achievable goals, and test simple changes to see real results. This approach is often helpful for people wanting clearer direction on relationships, career decisions, stress, or parenting challenges.Rita also uses a strengths-first mindset that highlights personal resources and values. That means she helps clients notice existing strengths and apply them to current problems. Together they decide which techniques and goals best match the client's needs and values in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita partners with each person to clarify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She will discuss what feels most useful and tailor sessions to match the client's preferences and life demands.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make attending therapy simpler during work breaks or while managing caregiving duties.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rita helps people with relationship and family concerns, grief, career questions, stress, anxiety, parenting, intimacy issues, and self-esteem. She also addresses caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, and illness-related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a solution-focused style that emphasizes short-term goals and practical steps. The focus is on what works now and building small changes into daily life.
What is her professional background?
Rita has six years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship issues. She practices in Maryland and brings a strengths-based perspective to sessions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW-C license in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm price details during scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.