With understanding and empathy, Abby will join you on your journey to progress on your individual and relationship goals.
Meet Abby
Abby is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. Abby offers telehealth/virtual appointments for clients residing in Maryland and South Carolina (for verification see telehealth registration list below).
Specialties
Abby has helped many couples from a variety of backgrounds, from premarital, to new parents, to couples preparing for divorce. She is particularly skilled at helping partners communicate effectively about finances and other difficult topics. She has also used her experience to help many families learn how to support and care for their children on the autism spectrum.
Therapy Philosophy
“I know it takes courage to share the intimate details of your life with someone new. That bravery is not lost on me. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, sad, or uncertain about change. My role is to provide support, insight, and tools to help you move forward. I believe individuals, couples, and families can make meaningful change and reach their goals.”
Experience
Abby earned her B.S. in Family Studies with a minor in Psychology from Brigham Young University and worked as an ABA therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She completed her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Virginia Tech, where she counseled individuals, couples, and families at the Center for Family Services and Vesta. Her thesis focused on women coping with divorce. After graduation, she trained as a couples facilitator with the Together program, a nonprofit focused on strengthening couples’ communication around finances. She has worked in private practice at TSL&A since 2019.
Approach
Drawing on over a decade of experience, Abby effectively serves her clients using evidence-based models including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. She integrates these approaches to fit each client’s needs. With a warm, caring, and collaborative approach, Abby helps individuals and couples explore challenges, move away from judgment and shame, and create meaningful change.
- Bachelor’s of Science, Family Studies, 2012, Brigham Young University
- Master’s of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2017, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
- Maryland Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCM1087)
- Authorized to provide telehealth services for South Carolina residents (TLC 2162 MFT)
- English
Contact Information
Rates for Service
- $165 per 50-minute therapy session
- $195 per 60-minute therapy session
- $240 per 75-minute therapy session
- $285 per 90-minute therapy session
- $380 per 120-minute therapy session
- $585 for Prepare-Enrich Package (three 90-min sessions)