Trauma Therapy in Maryland

Cushing Counseling offers specialized trauma therapy to Maryland residents through secure telehealth. Our team is trained in IFS, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed approaches for PTSD, complex trauma, and sexual trauma.

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Trauma-Informed Care for Maryland Clients

Whether you're in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Annapolis, Baltimore, or anywhere across Maryland, Cushing Counseling offers expert trauma therapy without the commute. Our telehealth sessions are secure, private, and held at times that work for your schedule.

Our trauma therapist, Radiance Sanneman (LCPC, CCTP-II, IFS Level 1 Trained), brings a warm, steady presence to trauma work — and a deep belief that every part of you that developed in response to pain deserves curiosity, not correction.

What We Treat

  • PTSD and trauma-related anxiety

  • Complex PTSD from childhood or relational trauma

  • Sexual trauma and abuse recovery

  • Religious and spiritual trauma

  • Betrayal trauma from partners, families, or institutions

  • Grief and loss

  • Life transitions that surface old wounds

  • Anxiety and depression rooted in trauma

Our Methods

  • IFS (Internal Family Systems) — Our primary approach for complex trauma. Meets every part of you with care.

  • Somatic Experiencing — Processes trauma stored in the body, not just the mind.

  • CBT and Narrative Therapy — Supports cognitive restructuring and identity reclamation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IFS therapy available in Maryland? Yes. Our trauma therapist Radiance Sanneman is IFS Level 1 trained and licensed in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. She offers telehealth sessions to Maryland clients throughout the state.

How is IFS different from traditional talk therapy? IFS works with the understanding that the mind is made up of different "parts" — some that protect, some that carry pain. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult emotions or behaviors, IFS builds a relationship with those parts to understand what they're protecting. It's one of the most effective approaches for deep, lasting trauma healing.

How long does trauma therapy take? Trauma therapy is not a quick fix, but most clients begin to feel meaningful relief within the first few months. Some people do shorter-term work around specific events; others engage in longer-term healing of complex, layered trauma. We'll discuss realistic timelines in your consultation.

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Serving Maryland via telehealth | Licensed in MD, DC & VA | IFS Level 1 Trained