Therapists in Chinquapin Park-Belvedere, Baltimore, MD

Hello! I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Whether you are looking for support navigating life events, hoping to make personal changes, or processing your past, we can work collaboratively towards your therapeutic vision. I enjoy working with people to address their depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. I have significant experience working with survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, immigrants, and communities impacted by oppression-based traumas, which I apply when working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I am bilingual and can provide services in Spanish or English.

Hi, I'm Mercedes! I am a Black Queer Fat Womxn who works daily to take responsibility for the cisgendered, able-bodied and other forms of privilege I benefit from. I am a lifetime Baltimorean (Proud Western Dove!) who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (Board Approved Supervisor). I am an anti-racist who believes the dismantling of white supremacy is central to reaching equity for all. I am dedicated to supporting every womxn to make the choices that are right for them and their bodies. In my practice the goal is to help every client define what thriving means to them.

I have over a decade of professional experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, with specialized skills for kids, adolescents, adults, or families who are navigating a gender journey, a kinky relationship, a non-monogamous connection, sex as employment, as well as many other beautiful different ways we live our lives.

Welcome- I’m glad you have arrived. My dream for creating this practice was to offer you a unique and warm experience where you can relax into their therapy process. Unlike traditional therapy spaces, I utilize my home as a temenos- an enclosed, sacred space, where you belong and are welcomed. I am experienced in working with adults and children, though my areas of clinical interest are in addressing trauma, attachment, and creative/artistic blocks, and life transitions.

Clients that work best with me include people who are overweight or obese and want to lose weight or are before or after bariatric surgery, families where a loved one has anorexia who needs to realize and understand that they have a problem and need help to recover, people who are neurodiverse in need of executive functioning coaching or navigating the neurotypical world, couples who have relationship difficulties and need help solving relationship problems and getting through a tough phase of their lives. A BMI of 16 or 60? No idea how to harness your high IQ? You love your partner but you fight too much? Reach out to me.

I have been a therapist for many years, ( ~ 38-man I sound old) and have studied many theories and learned many therapeutic techniques, some more valuable than others. However, what's most important is the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. A client must come to trust their therapist, feel accepted and have faith that their therapist knows what they are doing clinically. That being said, I have found Cognitive Behavioral techniques,, EMDR for trauma, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and others effective.

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

For new Social Workers: Your degree hasn’t prepared you for everything. Perhaps you’re drowning at your new agency and afraid to ask for help. Or you need supervision to sit for the Maryland, Virginia, or DC clinical licensing exam, but your agency lacks the required supervision certification. I give you the confidence and tools you need to become the clinician you dreamed you’d be. With passion, experience, and supervision certification, I will mentor and nurture your professional growth to help you create a thriving, rewarding career.

Do you feel like your anxiety is running (or ruining) your life? Are you considering therapy but not sure where to start? Are you concerned that you might have an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then we might be a good fit for therapy! I primarily work with adults struggling with substance use issues, anxiety, burnout, and general life transitions.

For those of you struggling to navigate life's ups and downs: I see you. I take a holistic healing approach with a special attention to navigating life’s transitions and thresholds. Life transitions at any age can be hard and present mental illness and symptoms you may have never experienced. I will assist you in adjusting to, and navigating, chronic illness, aging, onset of and commitment to working through anxiety and/or depression. Together, we can awaken your mind, body and spirit to your potential for healing and wellness so that you can live more fully, love more deeply, and become your most authentic self.

Mike Andrews, LCSW-C (he/him) lives in Baltimore and holds an MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. His therapeutic approach integrates contemporary relational psychoanalysis, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Mike employs a straightforward conversational style in sessions, fostering an open and collaborative space. Specializing in working with adults experiencing panic, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, personality and gender issues, Mike is committed to accompanying clients toward mental health and lasting change.

There are times in life when things seem overwhelming and we can't figure out how to get life back on track. When life hits us with those moments it's a difficult but yet empowering step to seek a therapist. Therapy is a partnership which allows a therapist to assist you with the needed skills to work through the difficulties of life. This safe space of therapy allows you the opportunity to be open and explore who you are and who you want to become.

We are committed to the betterment of individuals in their community by providing psychoeducation, prevention, and therapeutic interventions. To help clients get the best mental health service, through medication management and therapeutic services.

I work with adolescents, adults, and couples to process complex and traumatic experiences. I specialize in working through histories of physical violence, sexual violence, and emotional abuse. I approach pain from a holistic perspective looking at environment, behavior, relationships, history, and health.

Despite your best efforts to convince yourself that you have it all together, you’re struggling with relationships, you're tired, and you're left wondering, "is it me?" Feeling unsure of how to navigate it all, you’ve pushed down the pain and traumatic memories. Sometimes, you do feel fine; but the feeling is fleeting. Truthfully, the things you've been doing to cope just aren't helping as much as you'd hoped. We both know that simply "focusing on yourself" overlooks the complexity of navigating through unwritten relationship rules, cultural expectations, and your values. Together, let's find new ways to navigate the challenges.

Currently offering virtual sessions - Life can be really hard at times; however, therapy can help. I listen non-judgmentally and empathetically. Together, we can think through possibilities and options for change in your life. I use cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness approaches to help you strengthen and develop your own life skills.

Jake’s empathetic and genuine approach to counseling creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for his clients’ self-growth journey. He is committed to serving at-risk and vulnerable populations and has provided individual therapy to adults and teenagers experiencing depression, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

This practice is only accepting MBCT group clients. Life can be difficult. We frequently face challenges that push us to our limits, making it difficult to cope and see options. During hard times it is helpful to have increased support and guidance. I am a Licensed Psychologist and have been in practice since 2005. In my work, I strive to be empathic, encouraging and challenging, assisting clients in making significant life changes. I pride myself in being a strong listener who will work to understand you and respond without judgment.

I am a psychotherapist working in Baltimore County, MD. My specialties are maternal mental health, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters of Social Work in 1999. I am a member of Postpartum Support International and the National Association of Social Workers.