Cedar Counseling & Wellness

Adele Gordon, LCSW-C

(she/her)

licensed clinical therapist

From experiencing difficulty in trusting or communicating effectively with your partner, to hitting roadblocks trying to decipher the root of your child or teen’s irritability, unpredictable mood, or maladaptive behaviors, I am here to help!
 

It can be challenging to find a therapist who is the right fit for you or your family.  It would be my honor and pleasure to be a guide and support to meeting your individual, family, or couple’s needs. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to foster a relationship of authenticity and trust. My ultimate goal is to provide you with the skills and tools needed to overcome barriers to living a happy, fulfilling life. 

 

I offer complimentary 15-minute consultations and am available to connect via email, phone,  or you can schedule an appointment at the link below. 

Couples/
Families

Our relationships can be a source of struggle or a resource for healing. Therapy can help build essential relationship skills, reveal and repair relational patterns, create greater intimacy, and establish healthy connection.

Self-
Love

Your relationship with yourself is the foundation for all other relationships. Therapy helps you challenge negative self-talk, shift negative core beliefs about yourself, and develop greater self-compassion. 

Discernment Counseling

If you or your spouse are considering divorce but are not completely sure that’s the best path, Discernment Counseling is designed for you. It’s a chance to slowdown, take a breath, and look at your options for your marriage.

My Approach

My approach is to treat the whole person by treating the mind, body, and soul simultaneously. I am a big picture thinker, and I find it helpful to bring an objective world view to the therapy space. I am easy-going, direct, and enjoy bringing a sense of humor to the room when appropriate. I believe in educating and empowering my clients with the skills and tools needed to face any feeling, problem, or situation. My utmost priority is to build a strong rapport with my clients in a safe and nurturing environment. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Relationships (couples & families)

  • Discernment Counseling- Couples on the brink

  • Conflict resolution

  • Effective communication

  • Attachment styles

  • Building trust

  • Self-worth

  • Self-esteem

  • Stress management

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) – Maryland Board of Social Work

  • Certified Discernment Counselor

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

  • Gottman Method for Couples Therapy- Level 1 and 2

  • Mindfulness Meditation Training 

Education

  • University of Maryland College Park – 2015 – Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

  • University of Maryland Baltimore- 2017 – Master’s Degree in Social Work

On a Personal Note

  • I was born and raised in Maryland, yet I despise the taste of Old Bay and crabs!

  • One of my personal goals is to travel to every state in the United States (10 down, 40 to go).

  • My favorite self-care activity is spending time with my family.

  • I thoroughly enjoy long walks in Fall weather.