Therapy with
the truth left in.

Thoughtful, down-to-earth therapy for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, and big life changes.

Taking new clients: yes. Two openings right now, Tuesday at 6:00pm and Thursday at 5:00pm. Updated October 6, 2026.

Sliding-scale spots: all six are full. You can join the short list.

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15-minute call
Nora Penhallow seated in a sunlit office overlooking the water
Private pay • Monthly superbills • In person in Annapolis + video across Maryland

You don’t need to have the right words yet.

Maybe things feel heavy, uncertain, or just harder than they used to. Therapy is a space to slow down, get honest, and figure out what matters, together.

Meet Nora →
A calm waterfront path along the Severn River

Who I work with

For adults who are tired of holding it all together.

Anxiety

When the what-ifs take up more room than the day in front of you.

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Burnout

For teachers, nurses, state employees, Navy families, and anyone running on too little.

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Grief

Including the long, complicated grief of caring for a parent.

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Big changes

Divorce, an empty house, retirement, or a future you didn’t expect.

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“Most people don’t need fixing. They need someone steady in the room who will tell them the truth.”

— Nora Penhallow, LCSW-C

Private pay, plainly explained

Nothing hidden behind a phone call.

  • First session60 minutes · $200
  • Standard session53 minutes · $175
  • Sliding scale$85, $115, or $145Based on household income
  • SuperbillEmailed on the 1st of every month
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“The fee was right there on the website, and my insurance paid back about 60% of every session from the superbills.”— Dana R., Severna Park
“I emailed on a Sunday night. Nora wrote back Monday morning with a Thursday evening opening.”— Marcus T., Arnold

Start with a short call

Fifteen minutes is enough to see if we’re a fit.

Book a free 15-minute call