Therapists for Teens in Abingdon, MD
Steven Acerno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Is your teenager dealing with intense emotions like anxiety, anger or sadness? Are you tired of frequent family arguments? Is your family going through stressfull changes like divorce or loss of a loved one? When children don't have a way to process their internal struggles they often act out or withdraw. Teenagers see the world in a different way and face different struggles than adults. I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with teenagers and their families. I tailor sessions to address my clients' specific needs and to achieve their goals.
Is your teenager dealing with intense emotions like anxiety, anger or sadness? Are you tired of frequent family arguments? Is your family going through stressfull changes like divorce or loss of a loved one? When children don't have a way to process their internal struggles they often act out or withdraw. Teenagers see the world in a different way and face different struggles than adults. I am a licensed clinical social worker and specialize in working with teenagers and their families. I tailor sessions to address my clients' specific needs and to achieve their goals.
Jonathan E Drumgoole
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.
Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/ adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
As a clinician/therapist, my practice includes working with children and families, teens and adults. I specialize in all childhood/ adolescent emotional, mental health, and behavioral needs (Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Depression, DMDD). Adult therapeutic services include specialization with anxiety, mindfulness, depression, medical health diagnosis and acceptance, adult ADHD. Working with children in a private, clinical setting affords me the opportunity to learn about the child, the family structure and dynamic, and support the emotional, behavioral and social needs. I strongly believe in parent training to support the child's needs.
Jessica Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world- needing to have it all and do it all? Do you struggle with your self-esteem and feeling like you are worthy? Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty relaxing? Maybe you feel like you can’t “turn it off”. Imagine a life where you were able to prioritize yourself EVERY DAY. A life where you were able to stop being consumed with anxious thoughts all the time. What if you were finally able to juggle all of the different roles and feel good about yourself again. I know where you have been, I know where you are, and I know where you can go.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world- needing to have it all and do it all? Do you struggle with your self-esteem and feeling like you are worthy? Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty relaxing? Maybe you feel like you can’t “turn it off”. Imagine a life where you were able to prioritize yourself EVERY DAY. A life where you were able to stop being consumed with anxious thoughts all the time. What if you were finally able to juggle all of the different roles and feel good about yourself again. I know where you have been, I know where you are, and I know where you can go.
Wanda E. Jackson
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in Baltimore, a Masters of Divinity from the Howard University School of Divinity; and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. My approach to counseling integrates Biblical principles and the major theories and principles of counseling psychology. As we develop a collaborative relationship, my goal is to help you explore your true potential and to better understand and resolve life challenges. With many years of experience working with families, adolescents and adults, I have an excellent reputation for being a "good listener".
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in Baltimore, a Masters of Divinity from the Howard University School of Divinity; and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. My approach to counseling integrates Biblical principles and the major theories and principles of counseling psychology. As we develop a collaborative relationship, my goal is to help you explore your true potential and to better understand and resolve life challenges. With many years of experience working with families, adolescents and adults, I have an excellent reputation for being a "good listener".
Kristina Worton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
I believe everything about a person makes sense given where they’ve come from and what they’ve gone through. From this belief, I work with my clients to view their experiences through a lens of self-compassion and empower them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. While I have worked with people of all ages, my more recent work is focused with individuals ranging from late adolescents through adulthood. Whether you’re looking to address challenges due to recent life changes or dealing with the impact of unresolved childhood experiences I am here to help you achieve your goals.
I believe everything about a person makes sense given where they’ve come from and what they’ve gone through. From this belief, I work with my clients to view their experiences through a lens of self-compassion and empower them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. While I have worked with people of all ages, my more recent work is focused with individuals ranging from late adolescents through adulthood. Whether you’re looking to address challenges due to recent life changes or dealing with the impact of unresolved childhood experiences I am here to help you achieve your goals.
Kelly Bragg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Let's face it- life can be hard. We are often faced with challenges that are outside of our control. Together we will identify factors within your control and discuss ways to make positive changes in your life. Using a strength-based solution-focused approach, we will strive for personal growth and healing. Concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) will likely be incorporated into treatment to help modify your unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Let's face it- life can be hard. We are often faced with challenges that are outside of our control. Together we will identify factors within your control and discuss ways to make positive changes in your life. Using a strength-based solution-focused approach, we will strive for personal growth and healing. Concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) will likely be incorporated into treatment to help modify your unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
Robert J. Hardesty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.
PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.
Danielle Steigauf
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, PMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Life is full of challenges that aren't always in our ability to control and can be difficult to understand. But, I believe that everyone has the ability to access their most fulfilling and happy life. Together, we can identify what's going wrong and where we can make changes to improve your happiness, relationships, and overall well-being. I utilize a client-centered integrative approach to provide the most individualized treatment. I incorporate various forms of therapy: cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in this area.
Life is full of challenges that aren't always in our ability to control and can be difficult to understand. But, I believe that everyone has the ability to access their most fulfilling and happy life. Together, we can identify what's going wrong and where we can make changes to improve your happiness, relationships, and overall well-being. I utilize a client-centered integrative approach to provide the most individualized treatment. I incorporate various forms of therapy: cognitive behavioral, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in this area.
Anne Marie Porretti
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
I am a Psychotherapist in practice for 40 years. I work with clients from age 9 to 64 with depression, mood disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, and bi-polar disorders, OCD, adult transition and body dysphoria. My focus is client centered helping you to reach your goals. My values are to serve, teach, and implement effective ways to cope and enhance quality of life. Treatment practices include Psychodynamic therapy, Reality therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy and Couples therapy.
I am a Psychotherapist in practice for 40 years. I work with clients from age 9 to 64 with depression, mood disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, and bi-polar disorders, OCD, adult transition and body dysphoria. My focus is client centered helping you to reach your goals. My values are to serve, teach, and implement effective ways to cope and enhance quality of life. Treatment practices include Psychodynamic therapy, Reality therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavioral therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy and Couples therapy.
I have been working as a Therapist since 2008 and have experience working with a diverse group of clients, that have a wide range of treatment needs. My primary focus is with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and other life transitions that occur during these years. I am familiar with the school system and often work closely with guidance counselors and administrators to coordinate services with schools. My strength is in building strong therapeutic relationships so that my clients can begin working towards their goals, while feeling supported and understood.
I have been working as a Therapist since 2008 and have experience working with a diverse group of clients, that have a wide range of treatment needs. My primary focus is with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and other life transitions that occur during these years. I am familiar with the school system and often work closely with guidance counselors and administrators to coordinate services with schools. My strength is in building strong therapeutic relationships so that my clients can begin working towards their goals, while feeling supported and understood.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Every person is a unique individual and it is important to consider all of the life factors affecting how each client experiences and thinks about life. Such factors may include family life, work, social environment, social supports, past experiences, physical needs (rest, diet & nutrition, exercise, etc.), spiritual beliefs, and mental well-being. I use methods that best meet each client's individual needs, and encourage my clients to work collaboratively throughout the counseling process.
Every person is a unique individual and it is important to consider all of the life factors affecting how each client experiences and thinks about life. Such factors may include family life, work, social environment, social supports, past experiences, physical needs (rest, diet & nutrition, exercise, etc.), spiritual beliefs, and mental well-being. I use methods that best meet each client's individual needs, and encourage my clients to work collaboratively throughout the counseling process.
Whitesell and Associates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
I am a recent LGPC graduate from William James College in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I utilize an integrative approach that uses strengths-based techniques and Cognitive behavioral techniques. My clinical interests and experience include anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ Issues, interpersonal issues, depression, and social justice issues.
I am a recent LGPC graduate from William James College in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I utilize an integrative approach that uses strengths-based techniques and Cognitive behavioral techniques. My clinical interests and experience include anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ Issues, interpersonal issues, depression, and social justice issues.
Notable Life Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
Rebecca Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I enjoy working with clients to collaboratively develop and achieve goals that will enable them to live effectively in their daily lives. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of struggles including difficulty regulating their emotions, adjusting to life transitions, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and the spectrum of eating disorder diagnoses. I emphasize building on your strengths and values, understanding and adjusting ineffective patterns in your life, and increasing your positive skills and pleasurable activities
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I enjoy working with clients to collaboratively develop and achieve goals that will enable them to live effectively in their daily lives. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of struggles including difficulty regulating their emotions, adjusting to life transitions, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and the spectrum of eating disorder diagnoses. I emphasize building on your strengths and values, understanding and adjusting ineffective patterns in your life, and increasing your positive skills and pleasurable activities
The decision to start therapy is an important step toward change and personal growth. It may not be an easy step but you won’t be alone. I want to help you through whatever lies ahead on your path. I will support and encourage you to express yourself in the most meaningful, genuine way possible. That may take the form of talking, art making or other creative, mindful engagement. I will provide empathic, nonjudgmental listening and create a safe space for you.
The decision to start therapy is an important step toward change and personal growth. It may not be an easy step but you won’t be alone. I want to help you through whatever lies ahead on your path. I will support and encourage you to express yourself in the most meaningful, genuine way possible. That may take the form of talking, art making or other creative, mindful engagement. I will provide empathic, nonjudgmental listening and create a safe space for you.
Kyleigh Daiker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Current Day Time Availability! Therapy can be a lifeline for some or a way of life for others. Either way, I will be there to support you during stressful and challenging times in your life. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients as a way to facilitate growth, acceptance, change, and development. I use an eclectic approach to my counseling practice, meaning I personalize the counseling experience by pulling from different approaches to help meet your specific needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide an affirming, validating space.
Current Day Time Availability! Therapy can be a lifeline for some or a way of life for others. Either way, I will be there to support you during stressful and challenging times in your life. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients as a way to facilitate growth, acceptance, change, and development. I use an eclectic approach to my counseling practice, meaning I personalize the counseling experience by pulling from different approaches to help meet your specific needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide an affirming, validating space.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or has it become difficult to manage your emotions? You are not alone. Life has become very difficult these days and we all need extra support and resources to help us through these tough times. Together as a team we can work on the change that you want to see in yourself.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or has it become difficult to manage your emotions? You are not alone. Life has become very difficult these days and we all need extra support and resources to help us through these tough times. Together as a team we can work on the change that you want to see in yourself.
Erin Newton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.
Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.