MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Compassionate Support for Every Stage of
Change
MY APPROACH
Healing, Connection, and Growth
Hi, I’m Milan, the heart behind Papillon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families across school-based, community-based, nonprofit, and outpatient mental health settings.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with schools, multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and families to support holistic and accessible care. I have extensive experience helping clients navigate anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, executive functioning difficulties, trauma-related concerns, identity development, family stressors, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and strengths-based. My approach is simple: listen closely, understand your story, and work at your pace to heal and grow. Whether you’re facing tough emotions, relationship struggles, or want to build a stronger connection with yourself, I’m here to walk beside you.
I am deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice. I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, respected, empowered, and supported in their journey.
Currently, I am pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) to further support individuals and families during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility journeys, and other stages of reproductive and parental transition.
Together, we’ll build a space where you can feel safe, understood, and hopeful.
SERVICES OVERVIEW
Therapy Services Designed Around You
At Papillon Counseling, we understand that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, overwhelming, or uncertain at times, and we honor the courage it takes to seek support. Our goal is to create a space where you and your family feel safe, respected, and supported throughout the therapeutic process. You can find individual counseling, couples therapy, and group sessions. Each service is designed to support your unique journey – whether managing anxiety, strengthening your relationships, or growing your self-awareness. Sessions are held in a welcoming environment, with flexible scheduling to fit your life.
Qualified and Here for You
I hold a Bachelors degree in Psychology and French from the University of Richmond, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland, and am also a Board-Certified Supervisor in the state of Maryland. I continue to learn and grow so I can offer the best care possible, seeking out certifications and trainings relevant to the populations I serve. Together, we’ll create a space where transformation feels possible.