Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Making the decision to go to therapy can be scary, daunting and overwhelming. I know that it takes a tremendous amount of courage to pursue therapy and I appreciate your effort in reaching out. My main interests are in working with children and effective ways to help children navigate their emotions, although I see clients across the lifespan. My primary areas of clinical concentration are; child abuse, ADHD, PTSD, and anxiety. I can offer a safe place to explore whatever challenges you are facing and provide guidance to aid you through your own process.

NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.

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.

Are you struggling with stress from work, family relationships, addictions, or life transitions? Have you suffered loss of a child, parent, friend or significant other? You don't need to bare your burden alone. Life is filled with ups and downs, and therapy can be a valuable tool in building upon your own strengths to cope with challenges. With a diverse background in social work with families, post-incarceration, addictions, job searching and job coaching, I am experienced working with clients dealing with loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

I help individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to regain a sense of grounding and clarity in their lives through the use of person-centered psychotherapy and Art therapy. My clients may utilize talk therapy and/or non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing childhood trauma (medical and otherwise), chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.

What do you need right now? It can be hard to identify our feelings and to sit with our emotions. It can be challenging to move forward when we feel trapped by our past.

Dr. Schwartz has devoted her psychotherapy practice to working with adults who are confronting challenging life issues, including those related to relationships, parenting, employment, trauma and loss. While she has extensive training and experience in a range of approaches, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma informed therapy. She recognizes that psychotherapy is most effective when it embraces the unique challenges faced by individuals. She is flexible in her approach and is guided at all times by what would be the most effective treatment in light of specific needs.

Hi there! Still searching through endless therapist profiles? I get it - finding the right fit can be quite a journey! I'm passionate about helping teens and adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and overall life transitions. No expectations for masking or perfectionism here; you've landed in a warm and authentic space to make your healing a collaborative and positive experience. Using a creative blend of evidence-based approaches, therapy with me is personalized to ensure you feel supported, empowered, and heard.

We are all born with eyes, but learn how to see. Our self and worldview are shaped and molded by traumatic experiences, intimate relationships, and occurrences in the greater world around us. Our culture teaches us to conform for love and acceptance, to change our bodies and beliefs to fit the status quo, and to value working over living. Through the process of therapy, I will collaborate with you to uncover your wisest, most authentic Self and harness your strengths ultimately to learn how to navigate life’s ebbs and flows connected to your values, needs, and desires.

By 2026, Restoring Destiny Mental Health Services will be a leading provider of culturally competent, trauma informed and strengths based outpatient mental health services for women and adolescent girls (ages 16 and older) in Baltimore City. Our mission is to provide individuals and families in Baltimore City with the evidence based mental health services that will equip them with the skills needed to improve their quality of life. These services include intake assessments and therapy sessions with individuals. At this time, all of our services are virtual.

Most people contemplate therapy at a point where life's stressors have become so intense that talking about these things can be very difficult and even embarrassing. However, making a decision to seek therapy is an act that reflects a great deal of humility and self-love. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief, my practice is well experienced in helping you during this healing process. Additionally, we have worked with families who were experiencing conflict due to separation, divorce, child welfare involvement, exposure to trauma, or just non-compliant/defiant behavior.

As humans, we all experience hurt, overwhelm, and uncertainty at times. Many of us have had traumatic upbringings that have altered our perceptions of life. Sometimes, we feel as if our past doesn't affect us but somehow we still feel defeated, hopeless, and controlled by difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, and anxiety. I believe that unresolved trauma and other issues can hinder our progression and cause us to become trapped in areas of our lives that we are unsatisfied with. Because of this, I work diligently to help connect the dots between past and present experiences to facilitate understanding, acceptance, and growth.

Are you looking for a safe space to express your thoughts? One of my best qualities is actively listening and helping clients process without judgment. I've worked in the mental health field since 2011. I have a unique way of making people feel comfortable and building rapport. I am highly motivated and persistent. Mature, calm and emotionally stable, I am most often praised for my listening, observation skills, and empathy.

I offer individual therapy to adults. I have many years of experience working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, vicarious trauma, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)

Are you struggling with shaking old habits, to manage strong emotions, to make sense of past experiences, or with relationship conflicts? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? I will work with you to manage the challenges you are facing so that you can re-focus on what is important to you and the strengths you bring to the world.

I currently have a waitlist - Welcome to therapy, I’m so happy you are here! My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & providing a safe place to explore your whole self through individual, partnered, and/or family therapy. I use an inclusive, holistic approach & understand that each client is a unique individual & is impacted by their experiences, as well as societal structures & norms. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, mood disorders, difficulty coping, family/partner conflict, concerns with self-worth, & those who have experienced trauma.

Life sometimes comes at us hard but I am here to support & encourage you to find your voice (you ever scream in the shower or car? Try it). I will support & challenge you to say "NO" (trust me it's not a cuss word). I will support you in finding & stepping into your power (put on some boots, we bout to kick life back HARD). I will support & celebrate your worth (Shine Bright Like a Diamond). I will support & embrace your magic (Yes, I do have & carry a wand). I will support & honor your heart work (Healing Vibes - with a dope playlist). I am rooting for YOU..

I am here for those of you feeling lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed and you've lost touch with the part of you that felt joy or purpose in life. Maybe you experienced a traumatic event and need help processing this and moving forward. Or maybe you're experiencing some big life transitions and you don't feel emotionally prepared to handle them. These are all common human experiences that are worthy of confronting and working through to find peace and satisfaction.

The focus of my practice is working with those with stress, depression, self-esteem issues, or traumatic events such as sexual abuse, death, cumulative trauma or PTSD. I have years of experience working with general clients, emergency first responders, and college age students. I am also a Crisis Counselor and have studied under the mentorship of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. I'm trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice. EMDR assists those with traumatic memories and PTSD to process past events.