Narrative Therapists in Abingdon, MD
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.
Taylor Edman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Are you struggling emotionally? Dealing with a life event wondering how you’re going to make it through? Maybe you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. Well I would love to help you grow! My approach to counseling is recognizing that individuals are more than their mental health. We are all physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental beings, with varying levels of needs.
Are you struggling emotionally? Dealing with a life event wondering how you’re going to make it through? Maybe you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. Well I would love to help you grow! My approach to counseling is recognizing that individuals are more than their mental health. We are all physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental beings, with varying levels of needs.
Earnest R Reaves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
Are you feeling tense, sad, or exhausted? Overwhelmed by fears that shake your very core? Loneliness or hypersensitivity may be gnawing at you, seeking solace in food. Relationship challenges, or the loss of a loved one might weigh heavily on your heart. Whatever your struggle, rest assured that understanding and support await. Viewing these trials as opportunities for growth, we embark on a journey together. Genuine compassion guides our path, ensuring that you're met where you stand. Anticipation fuels this journey towards healing, with guidance and reassurance at every step
Are you feeling tense, sad, or exhausted? Overwhelmed by fears that shake your very core? Loneliness or hypersensitivity may be gnawing at you, seeking solace in food. Relationship challenges, or the loss of a loved one might weigh heavily on your heart. Whatever your struggle, rest assured that understanding and support await. Viewing these trials as opportunities for growth, we embark on a journey together. Genuine compassion guides our path, ensuring that you're met where you stand. Anticipation fuels this journey towards healing, with guidance and reassurance at every step
Shanice Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Greetings! My name is Shanice, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and have provided therapy services in outpatient, hospital, and school settings.
Greetings! My name is Shanice, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) with over 8 years of experience in the field of mental health. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and have provided therapy services in outpatient, hospital, and school settings.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & stress. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & ENM affirmative, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & stress. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & ENM affirmative, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Erin Newton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Dawn Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Have you ever felt so panicked that you thought you might die? Experienced an inability to separate irrational thoughts from reality? Physical symptoms? Racing heart, shortness of breath, feeling faint or weak, shaking, exhausted? If you cannot control your worries, talking to a therapist could help. I work collaboratively with my clients, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, and relationship issues.
Have you ever felt so panicked that you thought you might die? Experienced an inability to separate irrational thoughts from reality? Physical symptoms? Racing heart, shortness of breath, feeling faint or weak, shaking, exhausted? If you cannot control your worries, talking to a therapist could help. I work collaboratively with my clients, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, and relationship issues.
Rachel L Kendzejeski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009 (Online Only)
Has life been feeling more difficult lately? Are all of your go-to self help efforts falling short, leaving you feeling stuck, helpless or defeated? Let’s figure this out together. It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional steps towards healing and getting “unstuck”. I recognize the importance of taking time to learn about your unique life experiences and relationship stories. As well as to collaborate with you to reach your relationship or personal goals for therapy. Together we create an individualized therapy plan with practical skills and realistic strategies that you can adapt to your daily life.
Has life been feeling more difficult lately? Are all of your go-to self help efforts falling short, leaving you feeling stuck, helpless or defeated? Let’s figure this out together. It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional steps towards healing and getting “unstuck”. I recognize the importance of taking time to learn about your unique life experiences and relationship stories. As well as to collaborate with you to reach your relationship or personal goals for therapy. Together we create an individualized therapy plan with practical skills and realistic strategies that you can adapt to your daily life.
Victoria Swift
Counselor, LCPC, CSC-AD, MS
Verified Verified
Abingdon, MD 21009
Not accepting new clients
One of my main specialties is that I focus on analytical and narrative techniques.
My ideal client is one who knows that they’re ready for change. Change can be tough, so they realize that the cycles and habits that they’ve formed have been harmful to their potential. Their goals include finding themselves and wanting to reach peak acceptance. A client that is serious about exploration when it comes to creating new chapters in their lives.
One of my main specialties is that I focus on analytical and narrative techniques.
My ideal client is one who knows that they’re ready for change. Change can be tough, so they realize that the cycles and habits that they’ve formed have been harmful to their potential. Their goals include finding themselves and wanting to reach peak acceptance. A client that is serious about exploration when it comes to creating new chapters in their lives.
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Linda Claire Smart-Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
These include CBT, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to name a few.
Some of my clients issues are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Criminal Justice System Issues. Their goals are to feel better mentally, and to be able to function better in their lives. They want a therapist who can be understanding, objective and empathetic. They want some that they feel comfortable with to discuss sensitive issues.
These include CBT, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to name a few.
Some of my clients issues are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Criminal Justice System Issues. Their goals are to feel better mentally, and to be able to function better in their lives. They want a therapist who can be understanding, objective and empathetic. They want some that they feel comfortable with to discuss sensitive issues.
Ashley Bentzel
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Waitlist for new clients
Through a narrative lens, I assist clients to view their problems by rewriting their story through art, mindfulness, play, movement, music and more.
Life is a journey and there are many times that we can have difficulty transitioning or sometimes we even get stuck! I enjoy assisting clients with making changes in their life by creating a plan for efficient treatment. I believe that clients are the master creators of their own life and find coping skills that work best for them. As we work together to solve problems, I assist clients by using a variety of methods since each client has their own interests, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
Through a narrative lens, I assist clients to view their problems by rewriting their story through art, mindfulness, play, movement, music and more.
Life is a journey and there are many times that we can have difficulty transitioning or sometimes we even get stuck! I enjoy assisting clients with making changes in their life by creating a plan for efficient treatment. I believe that clients are the master creators of their own life and find coping skills that work best for them. As we work together to solve problems, I assist clients by using a variety of methods since each client has their own interests, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
I have been working with people in the behavioral health arena since 1984. I see many diverse individuals who have been living with many different issues. I feel that it is important to meet the individual where they are, and with them determine what types of change will be facilitated by therapy. I currently see a number of individuals who are battling substance abuse in addition to other life issues. My goals are to help motivate the individual to change and then help them to make and maintain the changes they need to make.
I have been working with people in the behavioral health arena since 1984. I see many diverse individuals who have been living with many different issues. I feel that it is important to meet the individual where they are, and with them determine what types of change will be facilitated by therapy. I currently see a number of individuals who are battling substance abuse in addition to other life issues. My goals are to help motivate the individual to change and then help them to make and maintain the changes they need to make.
Lindsey Weller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself, you've come to the right place. I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-based and solution-focused approach as well as a verity of techniques to meet each of my clients’ unique needs. www.Mindfulrecoverymd.com
Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself, you've come to the right place. I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-based and solution-focused approach as well as a verity of techniques to meet each of my clients’ unique needs. www.Mindfulrecoverymd.com
As your therapist, I understand that you seek a safe, supportive space to navigate life's challenges, whether it's coping with grief, improving relationships, or addressing anxiety. Your goal is to find peace, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. You want to feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes.
As your therapist, I understand that you seek a safe, supportive space to navigate life's challenges, whether it's coping with grief, improving relationships, or addressing anxiety. Your goal is to find peace, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. You want to feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes.
As a passionate advocate for youth mental health, I specialize in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief, transitional life challenges, self-esteem issues, and social skills development. My therapeutic approach integrates the interactive benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and other creative treatment modalities, along with mindfulness techniques to foster emotional regulation and personal growth. I aim to explore challenges in depth, collaborating with my clients to craft personalized treatment plans focused on achieving their unique goals.
As a passionate advocate for youth mental health, I specialize in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief, transitional life challenges, self-esteem issues, and social skills development. My therapeutic approach integrates the interactive benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and other creative treatment modalities, along with mindfulness techniques to foster emotional regulation and personal growth. I aim to explore challenges in depth, collaborating with my clients to craft personalized treatment plans focused on achieving their unique goals.
Lauren Meier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015 (Online Only)
Do you have trouble finding the time to fit therapy into your schedule? Teletherapy allows you to access the help you need from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you! I am a LCSW-C offering a complete teletherapy experience to adults across the state of Maryland. Currently accepting new clients! Immediate openings available!
Do you have trouble finding the time to fit therapy into your schedule? Teletherapy allows you to access the help you need from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you! I am a LCSW-C offering a complete teletherapy experience to adults across the state of Maryland. Currently accepting new clients! Immediate openings available!
Tylethea Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014 (Online Only)
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Intuitive Growth Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, IEC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Waitlist for new clients
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
This has been a very trying time for everyone. Taking the journey to improve selfcare can be a complex task but necessary for all of us. Reaching out takes courage. I provide a 15 minute phone consult of you would like to explore the counseling process. I look forward to assisting you in your journey toward balance and wellness.
This has been a very trying time for everyone. Taking the journey to improve selfcare can be a complex task but necessary for all of us. Reaching out takes courage. I provide a 15 minute phone consult of you would like to explore the counseling process. I look forward to assisting you in your journey toward balance and wellness.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.