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Hey there! I'm Alex, a Baltimore-based trauma informed clinician. I have lots of experience in higher education working with talented people who are very hard on themselves. Together, I hope to help you build a life that feels aligned with your values and capacity.

I assist individuals who feel inundated by life's demands, anxious about the future, and spread too thin. It's common for many to feel trapped in their careers or personal relationships during what should be the prime years of enjoying the lives they've crafted. Numerous factors can disrupt our pursuit of a happy, healthy, and meaningful existence. I can help you find peace in the midst of chaos.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with specialized training and expertise in caring for adolescents, adults, and older adults across a wide range of mental health concerns — including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and attention or concentration challenges. I combine medication management with supportive, collaborative therapy, meaning I bring both clinical precision and genuine human connection to every appointment. I offer flexible scheduling and convenient telehealth options, so accessing quality care fits into your life rather than disrupting it. Most importantly, I am committed to creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and supported — because I believe that is the foundation of meaningful healing.

A client comes in to see her therapist and is 10 minutes late. She sits down and apologizes for her tardiness, to which the therapist replies that no apologies are necessary as clients are only late for their first session.

The vignette illustrates something that I see in clients repeatedly who come into my office. Many should have come in at least a year or two ago but for some reason think that the problems they experience are still manageable.

While I admire the will of many of those who still manage life like the proverbial Dutch Boy and the dike, I believe that asking for help is a strength of its own. In therapy, I come from the perspective of someone that had to receive help at various times in my life. I've also had a meandering career path, meaning that I've worked in several fields and industries prior to becoming a therapist and have been able to do ground-level empathizing with people who work in blue and white-collar professions.

Uraina, is a LCSW, with 10+ yrs or experience. She is a therapist who Is compassionate and understanding, who meets the clients where they are. Enjoys helping clients to feel empowered to find their own true potential. She has the understanding that each client's needs are unique to their own situations. She specializes in CBT, TFCBT, Trauma, MI, Mindfulness, Attachment Disorders, LGBT communities, Grief, Substance Use, Boundary Setting, Relationships Issues and more.

My practice Magical Black Womxn Thrive L.L.C. is a safe, inclusive space for folx to heal, grow, and thrive. We honor your voice, validate your experiences, and empower you to define your path. Whether navigating trauma, finding joy, or addressing reproductive injustice, we’re here to support you in building a life that reflects your true self. You deserve to thrive.