Bertha Carrelli

Bertha Carrelli, LCSW-C (she/her) 

I'm excited that you're taking the step to heal painful experiences and unburden “old stuff” so that you no longer have to feel stuck. I look forward to helping you heal your trauma and discover and strengthen the voice of your innate inner wisdom so that you can thrive in daily life with more confidence and self-compassion. During sessions, we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you. Treatment will feel both productive and manageable. All parts of you are welcome! As an EMDR/IFS therapist, I provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults for the treatment of adverse experiences, childhood trauma, recent trauma, anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, loss, and medical trauma. Meetings can be in-person or via telehealth. If you're a (mental) health professional seeking treatment, welcome! You’ll be able to productively work on achieving your therapy goals without having to fear that you’ll be judged on your professional capabilities or worry that you’re not going get the care you need because the therapist may have assumptions about you already having certain skills. In addition to weekly/biweekly 50-minute sessions, I offer extended sessions and EMDR/IFS Intensives (4-hour sessions). To learn more about Intensives, please visit EMDR/IFS/Intensives (berthacarrelli.com).
My professional background: 20+ years of experience in treating trauma, loss and anxiety. EMDR certified/Consultant (EMDRIA), IFS Level 1 trained (IFS Institute), and IFS-Informed EMDR Certified (Syzygy Institute). I also incorporate polyvagal theory and coherence therapy. In addition to providing therapy, as an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, I enjoy helping other therapists feel more confident in working with the EMDR model and I’m a guide (training assistant) for IFS-Informed EMDR trainings with the Syzygy Institute.
In my personal life, I enjoy traveling with my spouse and teenager, going tent camping in our beautiful state and national parks, hiking, and reading a book in my hammock. I’m fluent in Dutch and Frisian, a minority language spoken by about 340,000 people.

For a first time appointment with Bertha, please contact our Intake Coordinator, MSW Intern, Cecile Kim by email: [email protected] or by phone: 410-309-0909.
To contact Bertha directly, you can email: [email protected].

A Healing Place
7050 Oakland Mills Rd.
Ste. 140
Columbia, MD 21046
[email protected]
410-309-0909