Middle River, MD Local Support & Community Resources

Milton Pittman, an experienced Counselor and LCPC, firmly believes that no one is alone in their struggles. He understands the multitude of stressors life presents and is dedicated to offering a comfortable setting where individuals can build trust without judgment and foster personal growth. When sadness looms and sleep escapes, Milton provides a beacon of hope. He emphasizes that the desire, strength, and courage needed for transformation reside within each person. With the privilege of working with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and substance abuse, Milton prioritizes the unique needs of every individual. He employs a Person-Centered approach, enriched by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness techniques, to empower clients to connect with their inner strength, enabling them to integrate effective techniques into everyday life. Milton's fresh perspective, rooted in his education and continuous training, helps clients reap the benefits of his expertise. He is committed to creating a safe and trusting environment where individuals can achieve their personal goals.

Nataliya Vlasova, MA, LCPC, is a dedicated counselor with 20 years of experience in helping clients cultivate awareness, compassion, understanding, respect, empathy, and acceptance toward themselves and others. Believing in the power of tailored therapy, she strives to 'create new therapy for each client,' a principle inspired by Irvin Yalom, the founder of Existential therapy. Her ultimate goal is to empower individuals to become confident, healthy, and capable of fostering harmonious relationships, guiding them toward a path of greater autonomy in life.

Nicole White-Samuels, LCSW-C, is a compassionate therapist with diverse experience across various clinical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and private practice. Her expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) equips her to offer effective therapeutic support for those grappling with trauma, while her training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) enables her to help children affected by traumatic experiences. Nicole is also certified in Brainspotting, a technique that helps clients access and process unresolved trauma, negative emotions, and pain. She is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and individualized care, employing a range of therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused approaches to facilitate healing and foster resilience in her clients facing bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other complex issues.