Heal and live a fulfilling life.

Meet Martha Chica, a Trauma Therapist in Baltimore.

I know it can feel vulnerable to look into therapy. I’m here to help make this experience as easy as I can for you.

Sessions with me are about getting to the root of the problems. This will be where you will find peace beyond just what’s wrong today. You will gain deeper insight into yourself and your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life. I will walk with you in your day-to-day life to help you heal.

I dedicate my life to helping people who feel broken, damaged, and disconnected be empowered. I work with clients who are looking for someone to understand their feelings and experiences without judgment. I will focus on you as a whole. Meaning, we will be working on your emotional, social, physical, and mental health. Together, we will work on how to navigate different relationships in your life and how to rebuild a connection with them. 

What it’s like to work with me

My approach is collaborative and fluid.  I weave in the different modalities into conversation-style sessions based on what is the best fit for your goals and needs. I use a trauma framework whether you have experienced trauma or not. This allows me to guide you to dive deep into the root of the problem to gain a better understanding of yourself. You will then fill your toolbox with coping skills to help you through your healing process. 

I have experience working in an inpatient setting specifically for people with childhood trauma and trauma-related disorders.  The patients were in crisis and felt like their lives were out of control.  This place leads me to do research and further my education in helping people with childhood trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues in teens and adults. With  7 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, I will continue to help people heal and build their confidence to feel empowered in their lives.

People who work with me describe me as warm, nonjudgemental, and collaborative. I will create an environment where you feel validated and open to growth. I will challenge you to be your best self and will sit with you in the painfully uncomfortable feelings. Here you will be seen and heard and most importantly understood.

My Specialities

Therapy for Trauma

Therapy for Anxiety.

Therapy for Relationship Issues.

Therapy for Teens.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I’m committed to ongoing education & training to best support you.

  • Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology

  • Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health. 

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I 

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II

Where does the practice’s name come from?

Many of the things that happen to us in childhood we carry to adulthood. Whether it is good or bad. When something painful happens in childhood it becomes a wound. Just like when you get a wound on your leg, you have to take care of it. Yes, you can still walk but having this wound makes your walk much much harder.  Your wounds deserve attention and care.  The name Healing Wounds represents the acknowledgment of how painful these wounds are.  Here you will learn compassion and how to take care of yourself.