Johns Hopkins Therapists in Arbutus, MD

Between sociopolitical unrest, significant life changes, and the everyday stress of “just making it” we all need additional support. The demands of maintaining our lives have increased, while for many, our emotional, social, and financial resources have decreased. Our uncertainty, stress, depression, and anxiety can be too much to bear. We will assist you by providing space for you to prioritize your unique needs, identifying your strengths and challenges, collaboratively develop a treatment plan, and guide you through making positive, concrete changes in your life. Our goal is a healthier, more empowered YOU!

Welcome to Core Counseling Services! At Core we strive to create a comfortable and inviting environment where our clients feel safe to explore and understand the challenges they face. Ultimately, they are free to entertain new ideas and develop behaviors that foster change and personal growth. We offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, and couples. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. We are excited to announce the addition of medication management to our practice!!

The therapists at Insight Therapy have experience treating individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, adjustment disorders, addictions, ADHD, anger management issues, depression, chronic illness and pain, infidelity, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem or body image issues. We meet clients where they're at with empathy and compassion, while also challenging and guiding them to meet their needs and goals.

Life Happens. Each person experiences hard seasons in life, but these hard times don’t have to define you. Talking with someone to process the stressful periods in our lives allows us to develop ourselves and reframe our future. I specialize in working with people who experience difficult life transitions to move through tough emotions to find purpose and meaning in their lives, while helping them find their true potential. I also specialize in helping individuals who have are experiencing a faith-based crisis, processing spiritual trauma or exploring spirituality. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and families.

Anyone can find themselves experiencing psychological issues that can seem overwhelming. Stress can be triggered by most anything such as illness, death, divorce or separation to name a few. Emotions like crying, withdrawal, anger, unhappiness, substance abuse even thoughts of suicide may manifest. Ignoring these signs can make situations deepen. Trying to resolve problems on your own are often futile. Unresolved issues can affect our work, home and social life. Oftentimes family, co -workers, spouses even friends may not recognize signs that outreach intervention may be an option.

Unhappy with your marriage or other significant relationship? Are you tired of the struggles and lack of connection? I can help! I specialize in marriage, family, and relationship counseling because I believe that positive, nurturing, and supportive relationships are essential to living a happy, emotionally-fulfilling life. My practice centers on helping relationships heal and thrive, with an eye towards restoring the harmonious balance and intimate closeness we desire and need. I have over 15 years experience working with couples and families, employing the most clinically proven methods for achieving success with clilents of all backgrounds.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Therapy is a highly personal and emotional experience. My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, relationship and/or family issues.

Are you a busy professional or college or grad student dealing with personal, relationship or work-related challenges? As a licensed psychologist, I help individuals and couples like you who are facing difficult life transitions and changes, have experienced trauma or loss, or are dealing with psychiatric illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Because I understand how hard it can be to ask for assistance, I respond to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner to make this first step toward growth and healing easier. Please note, I tend to respond email more quickly than voicemail messages.

I believe in the power of self-awareness. Understanding oneself, why we are the way we are, and having empathy and acceptance for that person is incredibly empowering. Do you still have questions you are hoping to find answers for? Now that you are becoming more curious, are you noticing things in yourself and your relationships that may have gone unnoticed before? Now that you've begun this journey, you're ready for some support in taking these next steps.. I am here to help.

Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.

I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I'll work with you to set goals and the proper pacing of therapy. Therapy is a collaboration, as ultimately the power to change rests within you. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, respect, a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, individual strengths, and taking control over choices.

Hey there! My name is Garrett and I am a therapist but also a mirror. I help clients examine how their learned negative thought patterns create their life outcomes and perspectives. I utilize a combination of CBT and solution-based modalities to help clients understand themselves and make changes for the better. Our sessions together will be a collaborative non judgmental space for you to work through your healing journey! My goal is for you to build the confidence and resilience needed to handle life’s ups and downs. I look forward to meeting you.

It is deeply discouraging when you try to change painful feelings, behaviors or life situations and you can't. If this is your experience, I am available to help restore your hope and confidence. As a psychologist, I combine years of training and experience providing researched treatments with warmth, intuition and a belief in the power of the human spirit to create a better life. I am continually inspired by my clients when they work hard to achieve their therapeutic goals and they discover their personal strengths.

I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful outcome, whether healing from trauma or loss or working on issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement, or family conflict. My aim is to help people become their authentic selves, improve problem solving abilities, and achieve their goals. My approach is individualized, informed by one's particular needs and strengths. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies, mindfulness training, and psychodynamic therapy.

Hello! I am so glad you are here. Anything new can evoke an array of feelings, and therapy is no different. Therapy is a space for individuals to understand themselves, their needs, and any current distress in their life, while exploring avenues for change, hope, and healing. In our work, I would value you to feel informed, empowered, seen, and supported. My approach is collaborative, curious, direct yet gentle, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I provide a space where we can explore what is important to you through traditional talk therapy, art therapy, or any combination thereof, as I am independently licensed in both.