Isabella Carunungan
Real Therapy. Real Connection. Real Care.
Licensed Therapist
I’m an inclusive, strengths-based therapist who focuses on the whole person, supporting clients in feeling more empowered, grounded, and in control of their lives. I believe people have inner strengths they can draw on to find happiness, peace, and fulfillment, and that a safe, supportive environment can help those strengths emerge. My goal is to create a space that feels approachable, affirming, and supportive, where you can show up as you are while building self-awareness, confidence, and practical tools for everyday life.
I specialize in child therapy, play therapy, and parent and caregiver consultation, working with young children ages 4 and up, adolescents, teens, and parents and caregivers. I support clients navigating emotional and behavioral regulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment concerns, and safety planning. I also work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to strengthen their understanding of a child’s needs and develop strategies that support emotional growth and well-being at home. I offer in-person therapy in Baltimore and virtual therapy throughout Maryland.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Music from Notre Dame of Maryland University. My approach is informed by trauma-focused care, attachment-based approaches, and culturally responsive practices. I have training in Circle of Security, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
I’ve had the privilege of supporting children and families in a variety of settings, including Kennedy Krieger Institute’s PACT Therapeutic Nursery and Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit, St. Vincent’s Villa, and Sheppard Pratt through Intensive In-Home Intervention and Crisis Stabilization services. These experiences have shaped my approach to trauma-informed care, parenting support, and crisis intervention. I strive to create a collaborative environment where children and families feel supported, understood, and empowered.
Isabella uses she/her pronouns.
Who I Work With
Support for young children, teens, caregivers, and families—grounded in warmth and connection, and safety
I work with young children (4+), adolescents, teens, and parents/caregivers, supporting them in navigating emotional and behavioral regulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, attachment, and safety planning. I offer a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients and families feel supported and understood, and I incorporate parents and caregivers throughout the process by offering consultations to support connection, consistency, and progress beyond sessions. Sessions are available in person in Baltimore and virtually across Maryland.
How I Work
A warm, collaborative, and individualized approach
My Approach
Collaborative, person-centered, and supportive
Therapy doesn’t have to look just one way. While we can absolutely talk and process, I also value creating space for exploration and trying new ways of engaging—whether that’s learning a new skill, playing a game, or expressing yourself creatively.
Off The Clock
Outside The Therapy Room
When I’m not working with my really cool clients, you can usually find me exploring creative hobbies like making music, crocheting, junk journaling, or reading. I also love traveling, trying new foods, and learning about different cultures.
My work draws from:
- Attachment-based practices
- Child development psychoeducation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Strengths-based approaches
- Play and Art Therapy
My approach is grounded in attachment-based, developmental, person-centered, and cognitive behavioral frameworks, allowing me to build a strong therapeutic relationship and meet each client where they are. I also incorporate art and play therapy techniques to create a non-judgmental, strengths-based environment that supports expression and growth.
Through this integrative approach, we’ll process experiences while building emotional awareness, strengthening regulation skills, and developing tools that support growth beyond sessions.
“She believed she could, so she did”
- R.S. Grey
“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of time, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”
-Dumbledore
