Therapists in 20707
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Parks & Associates Professional Counseling Svc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
My goal and my motto is: "Encouragement for Change and Empowerment to Heal". I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. My focus is to help you identify, manage, adjust and heal from whatever unpredictable life experiences, that have caused you distress. I partner with you to develop healthy and effective coping skills, in an effort to promote a positive and optimal quality of life. If your life has been compromised by depression, anxiety, past trauma, stress, lack of motivation, etc., and you are struggling with work-life balance and/or stagnation, you are who I want to help!
My goal and my motto is: "Encouragement for Change and Empowerment to Heal". I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. My focus is to help you identify, manage, adjust and heal from whatever unpredictable life experiences, that have caused you distress. I partner with you to develop healthy and effective coping skills, in an effort to promote a positive and optimal quality of life. If your life has been compromised by depression, anxiety, past trauma, stress, lack of motivation, etc., and you are struggling with work-life balance and/or stagnation, you are who I want to help!
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I offer Brain Spotting and CBT for treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
I offer Brain Spotting and CBT for treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
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Adrienne Washington
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Are you tired of battling with overwhelming? Feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma or employment stress ? Do you feel like you're struggling to find your inner strength and confidence? You're not alone, and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow! I am a therapist dedicated to supporting women of color through life's challenges, with a focus on holistic healing and empowerment. We offer a unique blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your individual needs.
Are you tired of battling with overwhelming? Feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma or employment stress ? Do you feel like you're struggling to find your inner strength and confidence? You're not alone, and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow! I am a therapist dedicated to supporting women of color through life's challenges, with a focus on holistic healing and empowerment. We offer a unique blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your individual needs.
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Korynn Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
If you or a loved one is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or in any way stressed, you are not alone.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to reach out for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment, personal growth, and healing. I specialize in helping youth, teens, and adults manage their anxiety, depression, addictions, life transitions, and grief, among others! Mental stress can make it difficult to function at home, school, work, and in the community. Make a decision today to take your peace and power back!
If you or a loved one is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or in any way stressed, you are not alone.
Are you ready to make a change in your life? It takes courage to reach out for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment, personal growth, and healing. I specialize in helping youth, teens, and adults manage their anxiety, depression, addictions, life transitions, and grief, among others! Mental stress can make it difficult to function at home, school, work, and in the community. Make a decision today to take your peace and power back!
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I specialize in treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, grieve, relationship issues, ADHD, and a wide range of other psychiatric conditions.
Life has a way of inflicting stress, emotional pain and unusual circumstances which we are not prepared to handle. More often than not, we find ourselves unable to properly function and engage in healthy relationships because of our internal troubles which have outward expressions. Contemporary research provides credible evidence that mental illness is a risk factor for physical illness and vice versa. Stress is an unavoidable variable in existence but too much of it, is one of the reasons why we are plaqued with mental illness. This is where I come in. I can help. Talk to me.
I specialize in treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, grieve, relationship issues, ADHD, and a wide range of other psychiatric conditions.
Life has a way of inflicting stress, emotional pain and unusual circumstances which we are not prepared to handle. More often than not, we find ourselves unable to properly function and engage in healthy relationships because of our internal troubles which have outward expressions. Contemporary research provides credible evidence that mental illness is a risk factor for physical illness and vice versa. Stress is an unavoidable variable in existence but too much of it, is one of the reasons why we are plaqued with mental illness. This is where I come in. I can help. Talk to me.
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Hope Alive Therapeutic Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707
Our office specializes in working with, but not limited to, at risk youths, delinquent behaviors, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment issues, substance Abuse issues, addiction, trauma and many more.
Hope Alive Therapeutic Services provides strength based Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services to Children, Youths and Adults in the Prince Georges County and surrounding areas. Our agency provides person centered, culturally competent and evidenced based services to individuals, families and couples. Our program is designed to promote recovery, resilience and improved quality of life to all age groups. Therapist and client work together to understand patterns from their past and present so that the client can overcome obstacles and successfully move forward into their future.
Our office specializes in working with, but not limited to, at risk youths, delinquent behaviors, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, adjustment issues, substance Abuse issues, addiction, trauma and many more.
Hope Alive Therapeutic Services provides strength based Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services to Children, Youths and Adults in the Prince Georges County and surrounding areas. Our agency provides person centered, culturally competent and evidenced based services to individuals, families and couples. Our program is designed to promote recovery, resilience and improved quality of life to all age groups. Therapist and client work together to understand patterns from their past and present so that the client can overcome obstacles and successfully move forward into their future.
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Gabrielle Davidson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming sadness, crippling anxiety, or unresolved trauma, I'm here to walk alongside you, providing guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to navigate life's ups and downs.
Accepting New Clients. Hello, I'm Gabrielle Davidson, a passionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals find healing and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and anger issues, I offer compassionate support and evidence-based interventions to empower my clients on their journey toward emotional well-being.With a heart for healing and a commitment to personalized care, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual I work with.
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming sadness, crippling anxiety, or unresolved trauma, I'm here to walk alongside you, providing guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to navigate life's ups and downs.
Accepting New Clients. Hello, I'm Gabrielle Davidson, a passionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals find healing and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and anger issues, I offer compassionate support and evidence-based interventions to empower my clients on their journey toward emotional well-being.With a heart for healing and a commitment to personalized care, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of every individual I work with.
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Halcyon Clinical Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
In addition, we address substance misuse, anxiety, and depression.
Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment. Currently, offering clinical supervision for LMSW/LGPC.
In addition, we address substance misuse, anxiety, and depression.
Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment. Currently, offering clinical supervision for LMSW/LGPC.
![Photo of Erica Dixon, LCPC, LCADC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3bd00728-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Do you feel down most of the time? Are you using drugs or alcohol to change your mood or deal with stressors? Whether you are suffering from a mood disorder, or dealing with substance abuse issues, sometimes it is difficult to know who to turn to and what to do to help yourself. IME Behavioral Health has six therapists and two nurse practitioners who want to help you achieve your goals.
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Do you feel down most of the time? Are you using drugs or alcohol to change your mood or deal with stressors? Whether you are suffering from a mood disorder, or dealing with substance abuse issues, sometimes it is difficult to know who to turn to and what to do to help yourself. IME Behavioral Health has six therapists and two nurse practitioners who want to help you achieve your goals.
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Asher Cares Counseling Services
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Ever ask yourself, "I need someone to talk to." "I need to make changes." Have you endured trauma, feel depressed, or suffer from anxiety? Finding the support you need is NOT impossible. I believe therapy is not about “fixing” people but encouraging a space for self-care. I welcome my clients to show up as they are, as I do the same. I provide a nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe and collaborative environment. Clients can navigate and overcome all of their life’s challenges. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Ever ask yourself, "I need someone to talk to." "I need to make changes." Have you endured trauma, feel depressed, or suffer from anxiety? Finding the support you need is NOT impossible. I believe therapy is not about “fixing” people but encouraging a space for self-care. I welcome my clients to show up as they are, as I do the same. I provide a nonjudgmental and empowering atmosphere. My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe and collaborative environment. Clients can navigate and overcome all of their life’s challenges. I have 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.
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Judeline Altema-Commey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, ACS, C-DBT, CTRP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
I work with a broad spectrum of clients providing individual, family, couple, group therapy, and focus on minority women’s issues, coping with race and racism in the workplace, recognizing and constructively dealing with systemic racism, sexism, homo phobia and ableism.
Healing can begin today! Guidance of Hope, LLC offers online and in-person counseling geared towards reconstructing your life to address challenges, changes, and pain to create growth, peace, and empowerment! My goal is to provide multiculturally competent and inclusive clinical services that are grounded in evidence-based practices. I specialize in Trauma, Depression, Stress and Anger Management, Self-Esteem,Relationship /Communication Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis Disorders, and Grief.
I work with a broad spectrum of clients providing individual, family, couple, group therapy, and focus on minority women’s issues, coping with race and racism in the workplace, recognizing and constructively dealing with systemic racism, sexism, homo phobia and ableism.
Healing can begin today! Guidance of Hope, LLC offers online and in-person counseling geared towards reconstructing your life to address challenges, changes, and pain to create growth, peace, and empowerment! My goal is to provide multiculturally competent and inclusive clinical services that are grounded in evidence-based practices. I specialize in Trauma, Depression, Stress and Anger Management, Self-Esteem,Relationship /Communication Issues, Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis Disorders, and Grief.
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Pat Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or depressed? Or, are you having difficulty managing your daily responsibilities? I believe in the ability of all people to create positive change in their life. Many individuals struggle with life stressors that bog them down in managing their daily life.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or depressed? Or, are you having difficulty managing your daily responsibilities? I believe in the ability of all people to create positive change in their life. Many individuals struggle with life stressors that bog them down in managing their daily life.
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Channing Clark
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. My passion is to help women navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity. I specialize in working with women who feel stuck unpack their past and uncover their healing.
I believe that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. My passion is to help women navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity. I specialize in working with women who feel stuck unpack their past and uncover their healing.
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Holistic Wellness & Support LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.
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Renewed Minds Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CFTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
I empower individuals and couples to live their best lives by equipping them with the skills to make permanent change in their lives. I focus on assisting clients with unpacking emotional baggage from emotional, physical or sexual childhood trauma which has led toxic relationships or addictive behaviors. My ideal client is ready to make the changes to become his/her best self by doing the work necessary to unpack emotional baggage from his/her past that is weighing him/her down. My ideal client is ready to move from just surviving to thriving!
I empower individuals and couples to live their best lives by equipping them with the skills to make permanent change in their lives. I focus on assisting clients with unpacking emotional baggage from emotional, physical or sexual childhood trauma which has led toxic relationships or addictive behaviors. My ideal client is ready to make the changes to become his/her best self by doing the work necessary to unpack emotional baggage from his/her past that is weighing him/her down. My ideal client is ready to move from just surviving to thriving!
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We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatments, and medication management through a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Therapist. Our clinicians provide consistent, quality, and patient-centered mental health services, We ensure to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Together, we work with our clients to improve their quality of life.
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatments, and medication management through a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Therapist. Our clinicians provide consistent, quality, and patient-centered mental health services, We ensure to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Together, we work with our clients to improve their quality of life.
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My practice has helped individuals gain independence, address problematic issues and have a more rewarding lifestyle while developing healthy relationships since 1996. I have worked extensively with adults, couples, families, and teenagers suffering from depression; emotional and sexual abuse disorders; addictive behaviors; and other mental illnesses. My office is located on the second floor of Pennington Center. The building has a handicap access entrance.
My practice has helped individuals gain independence, address problematic issues and have a more rewarding lifestyle while developing healthy relationships since 1996. I have worked extensively with adults, couples, families, and teenagers suffering from depression; emotional and sexual abuse disorders; addictive behaviors; and other mental illnesses. My office is located on the second floor of Pennington Center. The building has a handicap access entrance.
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It's Time to Heal! Schedule an Appointment Today!
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle
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Teri Tallent Burns
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
I believe that each one of us knows exactly how to heal ourselves; however, the message gets lost inside ourselves for various reasons. I see my job as merely helping the individual attain the clarity to see for themselves the choices they've made. Once they understand the unconscious decisions that drive their behavior they can begin to make positive changes.
My style is very relaxed and interactive. I try to create an environment that feels nonjudgmental and safe; where the individual feels cared about, encouraged and empowered.
I believe that each one of us knows exactly how to heal ourselves; however, the message gets lost inside ourselves for various reasons. I see my job as merely helping the individual attain the clarity to see for themselves the choices they've made. Once they understand the unconscious decisions that drive their behavior they can begin to make positive changes.
My style is very relaxed and interactive. I try to create an environment that feels nonjudgmental and safe; where the individual feels cared about, encouraged and empowered.
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John J Nealon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
People just want to be happy. So I help my clients learn how to be healthy as individuals and how to have healthy relationships, too. It's been so rewarding for me to work with individuals and couples for the past 25 years. We explore how to be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This wellness checklist can be applied to individual growth and healing, and to couples in marriage counseling, pre-marital, or relationship counseling as well. During this process, counseling addresses the symptoms, while therapy addresses the causes.
People just want to be happy. So I help my clients learn how to be healthy as individuals and how to have healthy relationships, too. It's been so rewarding for me to work with individuals and couples for the past 25 years. We explore how to be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This wellness checklist can be applied to individual growth and healing, and to couples in marriage counseling, pre-marital, or relationship counseling as well. During this process, counseling addresses the symptoms, while therapy addresses the causes.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.