CareFirst Therapists in Brentwood, MD

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationships issues, life transitions and other disorders. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship in a nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth and insight. I collaborate with each client to identify, set and achieve goals to address challenges and concerns.

Are you finding that you are more irritable, have trouble concentrating or trouble sleeping? Are you having some difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Do you have a child who is acting out or having trouble with their performance in school? These are issues that many of us face yet we often do not have the answers or know how to effectively deal with them. Through our eclectic therapeutic approach we will help you to process and identify coping skills to assist you in dealing with various life issues that often hinder us from being our very best.

When we avoid dealing with painful emotions and experiences, we allow emotional wounds to develop. Emotional wounds are just as serious as physical wounds, and need just as much attention and care. When we neglect emotional injuries, we allow the wounds to fester and infect other areas of our life. Our therapeutic style focuses on confronting painful emotions and understanding their role in interpersonal emotional reactivity. For this reason, therapy is intense and emotionally heightened. It brings out individuals' most vulnerable emotions and promotes the expression of the true self.

I know that asking for help can feel like a burden sometimes. Do you feel like you have to be “everything” to everyone but feel alone when your in need? Are you struggling to say “no” then resent your yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Do you feel “stuck” after giving so much and then realize your not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stuck about our next move.

Are you ready to start living the life you have only ever imagined? It really is possible! I am here to help you facilitate and foster change and to reclaim the "you" that's been yearning to break free and soar. What are my superpowers? Empathy, Compassion, and Intuition. My tool chest of preferred modalities is very eclectic. While I incorporate the psychodynamic approach, along with CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Person-centered, and Existential philosophies, Mindfulness is at the crux of my therapeutic leanings with an overall holistic approach to mind, body, and soul wellness.

I am an African American Christian therapist specializing in the field of victimization and trauma. I have been in private practice and owned my business for over twenty-five ryears. I believe total healing is mind, body and spirit. I am the author of a daily devotional entitled : "Good Morning My Chickadees: Morning Messages From Mom” and a relaxation CD entitled “Surrender.” I have been a consultant to a number of agencies and schools in the metropolitan area; and is trained in the Jeff Mitchell model of critical incident stress debriefing. My motto is "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you". phil. 4:13

I believe in providing integrative support services to both individuals and families through enhancing strengths, making positive choices and allowing positive change to promote the healing process. I understand that everyone enters the therapeutic relationship with a personal story, unique experiences, strengths and individualized needs. For this reason, I employ person centered methods to create the most supportive, empowering environment possible. My role is to assist you in reaching your goals and achieving positive changes.

Welcome. I believe that everyone is the expert on themselves. I am here to provide the tools & resources to help clients achieve their goals. With a focus on at-risk & transitional age youth, as well as members of the LGBTQIA community, I am committed to providing a safe & welcoming space for clients to explore their feelings, behaviors, to work collaboratively with them to develop a personalized treatment plan that feels comfortable & empowering.

Welcome, You have taken the First step in seeking a quality, professional to help offer some possible solutions to your challenges, and problems. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Therapist with extensive experience with teens, adult, couples, and groups. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addition Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am the Founder Of DJB Therapeutic Solutions LLC. My Practice is a Clinical, Counseling, Educational, and Motivational Practice for individuals, groups, and organizations. I provide therapy in a warm, safe, confidential environment. My goal is to help you cope through stressful life situations.

A number of the personal concerns such as issues with executive functioning, history of trauma, and multiple life stressors can impact your current functioning and overall well-being. My goal is to develop a therapeutic partnership with you to identify and explore your inner strengths and resources to develop coping skills and improve your functioning and quality of life.

If you're striving to live your most fulfilling life and need a bit of support, I'm here for you. We all face transitions and challenges that can feel overwhelming. I will meet you where you are and walk with you towards finding more joy, confidence, and connection. As a Caribbean-American woman, I am committed to a multicultural approach that honors your individual journey. Whether you're dealing with personal growth, relationship issues, or cultural identity conflicts, I am here to support you, acknowledging your struggles while helping you find a path forward.

I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief, health related challenges and other disorders. My treatment modalities include client-focused, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. I offer mental health care for individual, couples and families.

My goal as your therapist is to provide support and guidance in navigating life's challenges. I have 45 years of experience as a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings including schools, child welfare, chemical health, and community mental health. I utilize a client centered strength based approach in my practice.

Would you like to know what therapy can do for you? The first sessions will allow you to discover if therapy can support your growth and any life challenges you may be encountering in your present journey. I will make use of my listening skills to collaborate with and explore with you the past and present concerns that may need to be considered for therapeutic care.

Hello! If you have been having a hard time navigating the challenges life throws at you, and need support and encouragement, I may be the right therapist for you. My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you will feel at ease and understood. I use a strengths-based approach in treatment, empowering my clients to access their inner wisdom and compassion, build confidence, and feel connected to themselves, others and the world. I am in this field because I genuinely care about people and want to help folks live their best lives.

In my practice I am guided by the belief that change is possible and that every person has the capacity for healthy growth and development but may at times need help in accessing inner resources for positive change. I believe a therapist-client relationship that is characterized by empathy, curiosity, acceptance and caring is what facilitates the therapeutic process. I aim to provide an environment where my clients feel safe and free to explore their feelings, thoughts, needs and goals - an environment where we can work together at understanding what is keeping them from living a more fulfilling life.

I understand it takes a lot of courage to open up to the prospect of therapy, to uncover and take on personal challenges. I am focused on a client-oriented approach to understanding people as individuals, with various backgrounds and personal experiences. I recognize clients have diverse and unique visions, and my purpose is to be a facilitator of growth based on the client’s idea of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I aim to help clients give voice to their experiences and work through present and past challenges using tailored interventions. I am informed by psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theory.

Thank you for your interest in my profile! I work with clients who need support, a clearer understanding of themselves and their environment, and are ready for change. Clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, bipolar, and personality disorders, as well as relationships, career support, aging, and other life issues are great candidates for therapy with me. I see individual clients of any age (however under the age of 16, parent/caregiver collaboration is required), families, and couples. I offer a kind, supportive approach, with plenty structure and self-empowerment.