Catherine Drennan, LCSW-C, NBCCH

I earned my MSW from University of Maryland School of Social Work and Community Planning in May, 1980.  I became and LCSW-C (09078) in June, 1996. My office is located in northern Baltimore County, in Hunt Valley. Expect a new office location in the Monkton/Hereford area at I-83 and Mount Carmel Road by Jan.1.2011.  The hours listed are completely flexible and appointments are scheduled at mutually convenient times including weekends and evenings.  My primary interests in therapy are with individuals, families and couples who are in a transition, and need short term therapy to deveop new life skills.  I have been trained in Divorce Mediation, and have a strong interest in helping parents learn to negotiate decisions in the best interest of their children with each other and avoid expensive and confrontational litigation.  I am also a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (ICAP) for divorcing couples who wish to use the Collaborative model. I belong to CRAB, Collaborative Roundtable at Baltimore, located in Towson, MD. For individuals who wish to use hypnotherapy in the process of smoking cessation, weight or pain control, I have been certified by the National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists, February, 2010.  I invite you to visit my website at www.mdlcsw-c.com, call or email me at catherine@ mdlcsw-c.com to discuss your individual circumstances, and to plan a treatment that is uniquely designed for you.