Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Online Mental Health Therapy in Bowie, MD
Chatterbox Counseling was founded in 2014 by Ernestine Stewart, LCPC, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, a seasoned mental health professional with over a decade of experience in clinical counseling and addiction therapy. Our practice specializes in providing compassionate, trauma-informed care through teletherapy services in Maryland and North Carolina, with expertise in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Gottman Method therapies. We offer comprehensive mental health assessments, individual and couples counseling, clinical supervision for mental health professionals, and alternative wellness services like Reiki and spiritual coaching.Our approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailored to address life transitions, caregiver burnout, anxiety, and relationship issues. We prioritize building authentic therapeutic relationships while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to ethical clinical standards. Our alternative services combine energy work, intuitive guidance, and ceremonial practices to support holistic healing across emotional, spiritual, and energetic dimensions.
Services
Online Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Reiki Energy Work
Spiritual Coaching
Couples Counseling
Substance Abuse Counseling
Trauma Informed Care
Alternative Wellness Services
Teletherapy Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer teletherapy services in Maryland and North Carolina with 10+ years of clinical experience
- Certified Clinical Supervisor providing supervision for LCMHCA, LCASA, and CSAC professionals in NC
- Specialized training in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Gottman Method therapies for trauma and relationships
- Holistic approach integrating Reiki, spiritual coaching, and trauma-informed care
- Dual licensure in mental health and addiction counseling across multiple states
What people say
Supportive therapist
Effective trauma recovery
Holistic healing approach
Flexible teletherapy
Experienced provider
Services
Online Counseling
Our teletherapy services provide accessible mental health support through secure video sessions for Maryland and North Carolina residents. This option offers flexibility for clients with busy schedules, transportation challenges, or those requiring remote care. Our virtual platform maintains HIPAA-compliant security standards while delivering the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy helps clients process traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation techniques. This evidence-based approach proves particularly effective for PTSD and complex trauma recovery by facilitating adaptive resolution of distressing experiences while maintaining client safety and control throughout the process.
Reiki Energy Work
Reiki sessions focus on balancing the body's energy field through universal life force energy channeling. This complementary practice reduces stress, supports emotional well-being, and promotes relaxation through hands-off techniques that respect the client's physical boundaries while addressing energetic imbalances.
Clinical Supervision
We provide state-approved clinical supervision for mental health professionals in training, including LCMHCA, LCASA, and CSAC license candidates in North Carolina. Our supervision approach combines practical skill development with ethical guidance to prepare emerging clinicians for independent practice in behavioral health fields.
Spiritual Coaching
These sessions integrate psychological frameworks with spiritual insight to support clients navigating life transitions or seeking purpose alignment. Using tools like tarot readings and energy mapping, we help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom while maintaining clear boundaries between coaching and clinical mental health services.
People
Ernestine Stewart
Founder & Therapist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist with dual licensure in Maryland and North Carolina. Holds certifications in EMDR, Brainspotting, and Gottman Method therapies. Completed master's degrees in Counseling Psychology from Capella University and Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide teletherapy in Maryland and NC for individual counseling, couples therapy, trauma recovery (EMDR/Brainspotting), substance abuse treatment, and clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
How can I start therapy sessions?
Contact us through the website contact form to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. After this initial screening, we'll schedule your first paid session through our secure portal.
Do you accept insurance?
We're in-network with CareFirst BCBS/Blue Choice and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other providers. Alternative wellness services aren't insurance-covered.
What alternative wellness services are available?
We offer Reiki energy work, spiritual coaching, intuitive counseling, and ceremonial healing sessions as complementary services. These experiences focus on energetic alignment and spiritual growth.
Are your services confidential?
All mental health services maintain strict confidentiality as required by clinical ethics. Alternative wellness session content shares the same privacy protections as traditional therapy.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for rescheduling mental health sessions. Late cancellations incur full fees. Alternative service purchases include one rescheduling option with 24-hour notice.
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