Velva A. Cooper, LCPC
Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Morgan State University
Master’s Degree in Legal and Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore
Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from McDaniel College
AREAS OF INTEREST
Adjudicated and pre-court juveniles; Socially, economically, and academically at risk students; College and career ready students; Students and families experiencing homelessness, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, phobias and co-occurring disorder; Gender responsive therapy (girls group); Group treatment for all ages; Anger Management.
WHY THERAPY?
Having a history of mental illness in my family, I felt and responded to a natural calling to become a licensed mental health therapist.
AT HOME
I am single and have one daughter that I adopted when she was an adolescent. I enjoy quiet time at home, spending time with my family and friends, chilling on social media and I also enjoy most sports.
FUN FACT
I was once in the audience of the Oprah Winfrey Show!
WORDS OF WISDOM
I wish that I could tell every client that it is always darkest before dawn because everyone needs the support and encouragement to know that our better days are within reach.