Carol Hallinan, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Lutherville Timonium MD
Developing the therapeutic relationship is my primary goal with clients. If there isn't some level of comfort or trust, it makes the work harder if not impossible. I like to get to know my clients and give them the chance to get to know me as well so we can develop that alliance as we unpack what brought the client to therapy and start to create treatment for healing.
While therapy is beneficial, it often takes a long time to identify, witness and heal wounds from the past which can be frustrating for clients and therapists. I use trauma lens and tools to help relieve pain and encourage long term healing, getting through to the other side with a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life.
With psychedelic therapy, we are seeing amazing results in much shorter amounts of time. My hope is this continues as we learn more about the brain and the way we process trauma and that this work will be supported by our communities.
It's always hard for me to know what to say in the biography section of these forms so if I don't provide information here that you'd like to know, please feel free to reach out and ask. I'm happy to share here but might not cover everything you want to know.
Counseling is a second (third or fourth) career for me. I came into it late, starting just as I was turning about 50 years old. Having some age and experience behind me has brought me to the realization that I am right where I am supposed to be and could not have done this work sooner.
I started working in hospice as a grief counselor as well as a private practice on the side as soon as I was licensed. I stayed in hospice work for three years but became frustrated as we had to refer clients out after a handful of sessions and I wanted to continue the deeper work we were uncovering during the grieving process. With that in mind, I left hospice and went full time into private practice where I have the freedom to work with folks and develop that trust in the relationship which leads to deeper healing.
I've left out a lot but if you think I might be a good fit for you, please feel free to email or call me to schedule a brief consultation and see if I can be of help.