Sometimes you want more for yourself than what you are experiencing now. Whether you are feeling pain or seeking knowledge and self-improvement, Wellbeing Designed helps you to achieve wellness, find answers, and become empowered via therapy services.
Wellbeing Designed, LLC was created to help individuals enhance and create their ideal well-being. We aim at removing barriers and stigma that prevent help-seeking and meet you where you are in finding answers and healing. We achieve this vision by providing culturally affirming therapy and being authentic.
Directness with ease, light humor, and compassion is my approach to counseling. I take much time getting to know you and breaking down the stereotypes that exist about seeking help. Many of my clients often gladly remark on how counseling with me is informal and comfortable. I believe that is because I meet you where you are while providing you with new insights and different ways to understand your problems. I understand how our experiences, families, and cultures shape much of our behaviors and emotions, and always consider group diversity and individuality as a result. I also like to infuse pop culture references as well as quotes into my sessions. My specialized interests in therapy are cultural identity development, work-place stress or conflict, adjustment, family dynamics, racism and sense of self. I am passionate about working with Black women, particularly those who find it hard to care for themselves because they pour into everyone else. My favorite quote: "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." ~Audre Lorde
I am a counseling psychologist licensed in the state of Maryland.* I received my doctorate and master's degree from Lehigh University and have published and presented nationally and internationally on cultural considerations in identity exploration and counseling as well as diversity issues in higher education. Additionally, I am lecturer in psychology.
*Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), which allows telehealth counseling services in 40 states. Granted by the PSYPACT Commission on 9/15/22. APIT Number: 12170
Wellbeing Designed, LLC also contracts with providers who share in the vision of the practice of providing culturally affirming therapy and authenticity. Read their bios here.
Explore who you are, how you define yourself, or what aspects of your culture make up how you see yourself and want to be seen.
Discover not only who you are in relationships but also if your needs are being met.
Let's talk about how the workplace can be stressful, toxic, or unhealthy while also exploring work-life balance. Specialized supports are available for therapists, professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Learn about unique concerns that seem to impact women the most including body image, perinatal and postpartum distress, and parenting issues.
Explore how intergenerational issues, trauma or family of origin concerns impact your relationships and who you are today.
Life will interrupt because of major events such as moving, a new partner, or loss. Gain insight to manage and cope with change.
Interested in assisting your group or organization to become more effective communicators? Want to learn how to have courageous but respectful dialogues regarding race and other aspects of identity? Need to have someone process reactions and feelings about current events or social issues?
If so, we have experience in providing trainings, presentations, or talks for higher education, work, and nonprofit settings on these topics and much more. These consultations may be provided on an as needed or ongoing contractual basis to address presenting needs or conflicts.
Specialized interests and topics include:
In addition, Dr. Claudette Kirkman has extensive experience in providing impact evaluation for grant funded programs. If you are interested in consultation, outreach, or program evaluation, please contact Dr. Kirkman and leave a message describing your needs.
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