You’re in the right place
You’ve been through a lot. Perhaps we shouldn’t have to be brave like this, but here we are.
And you’re not alone.
It gets better from here.
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Connection is everything.
We all need help from time to time. At Brave Like This, each client receives trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy, coaching, and consulting tailored to their needs. For a complimentary 10 minute consultation, click the link below.
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It begins by reaching out.
Believe it or not, many people have been right where you are today. Shame is the thing that makes us feel alone when we’re really not.
Help is available if, when, and how you choose. If you’re ready, schedule an appointment with us and begin your journey of healing and empowerment.
Whatever your life experience has been, the way you tell yourself your own story can make all the difference.
Who We Are.
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Dr. Liz Norell is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience working with survivors of trauma as a clinician, supervisor, consultant, and academic.
Her compassionate yet firm, solution-oriented approach is life-changing and has brought many clients to health and healing.
Taking an intersectional, anti-oppressive approach integrating narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and creative approaches such as sandtray, art, and play therapy, she worked with children with exposure to violence for many years before turning her focus to adult survivors of child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other forms of oppression.
Dr. Norell has published over 60 peer reviewed journal articles, given more than 100 academic presentations and workshops, served as an expert witness, and worked with close to 200 clients in direct practice. She has a strong dedication to each client, student, research participant, and supervisee, believing in each person’s inherent capacity for growth and change if, when, and how they choose.
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Integrity, creativity, and empathy shape the way we work. These aren't just words—they’re the foundation of everything we do.
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We offer individual, group, and family therapy to adults of any gender identity struggling with stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety, relationship conflict, and sexual health and wellbeing.
Dr. Norell provides expert witness consultation in sexual assault, domestic violence, foster care, mental health, trauma, and related topics; clinical consultation for mental health clinicians worldwide; and clinical supervision for licensed social workers in the state of Maryland.
Insurance is not accepted at our practice for your privacy and to provide care driven by what each client needs, without interference or influence of insurance companies. If you would like a receipt or superbill to submit your own claims, please let us know and we would be happy to provide this for you.