“Everyone dreams and everyone wants to achieve those dreams. All of us need a safe space to explore the triumphs and the mistakes in order to flourish without judgement. Therapy can be one of your safest spaces to explore your hardships, pain, and celebrate your resilience.”
-Poonam McKnight, LCPC
Treatment Focus
- Children
- Teens
- Couples
- Families
- Multicultural
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Military + Veterans
- LGBTQ+
About The Clinician
Poonam is a highly dedicated licensed graduate professional counselor, specializing in the nuanced field of multicultural counseling. With a rich tapestry of experience, she has skillfully provided counseling services to individuals, couples, groups, and families across diverse demographics, including minors, families, and adults. Her counseling journey has woven through a variety of settings, encompassing community-based programs and even detention facilities.
At the heart of Poonam’s therapeutic practice lies her versatility. She embraces an eclectic therapeutic approach, gracefully adapting her methods to harmonize with the unique needs of each client. This flexibility ensures that she remains attuned to the distinctive challenges and aspirations that her clients bring to the therapeutic relationship.
Poonam’s primary mission is to create a nurturing sanctuary, a safe space, where her clients can embark on their wellness journey. Within this secure environment, she skillfully guides them as they navigate complex issues such as trauma, mental illness, and the weight of environmental stressors. Her unwavering commitment is to empower her clients to explore, heal, and reach their wellness goals.
Beyond her clinical practice, Poonam is a passionate advocate for mental health equity. She fervently champions the cause of destigmatizing mental health issues, particularly within communities of color. Her dedication to being an ally serves as a beacon of hope, actively working to bridge the gap of mental health stigmas and disparities.
Poonam’s educational foundation is formidable, featuring a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. These academic achievements underscore her commitment to excellence and her unwavering dedication to the field of mental health counseling.
Credentials
B. A. Psychology
TF- CBT Childhood Trauma Certified
M. A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Person- Centered
- Solution- Focused Therapy
- Existential
- Play/Art Therapy
- Humanistic
Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-701-6965 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays during our normal office hours. You can also fill out the New Patient Registration Form to be on your way to schedule and complete an initial assessment.