Therapists for Teens in Clarksburg, MD
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Patricia Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
As a bilingual psychotherapist I have worked with adults, adolescent and children around issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, reunification, dysfunctional family dynamics, adjustment, loss and trauma. I work from a strength-based perspective of client's needs through empathy, acceptance, and support. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, clients can gain a better understanding of their situation, and ultimately move towards positive change.
As a bilingual psychotherapist I have worked with adults, adolescent and children around issues of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, reunification, dysfunctional family dynamics, adjustment, loss and trauma. I work from a strength-based perspective of client's needs through empathy, acceptance, and support. By exploring and processing inner thoughts and feelings, clients can gain a better understanding of their situation, and ultimately move towards positive change.
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Tracie Strucker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
Are you looking for ways to be in control of your eating? Do you feel like overeating causes more stress than it solves? You know what’s healthy, but being consistent when you’re overwhelmed and exhausted... Hi, I’m Tracie, I specialize in helping women break the cycle of emotional eating and eating disorders. Food problems aren’t solved with healthy eating. They’re sparked by stress and need solutions that give you skills that last. I can help you with strategies that put you in control. You deserve a therapist who’s specially trained with a proven 25 year track record of solving emotional eating and eating disorders for good!
Are you looking for ways to be in control of your eating? Do you feel like overeating causes more stress than it solves? You know what’s healthy, but being consistent when you’re overwhelmed and exhausted... Hi, I’m Tracie, I specialize in helping women break the cycle of emotional eating and eating disorders. Food problems aren’t solved with healthy eating. They’re sparked by stress and need solutions that give you skills that last. I can help you with strategies that put you in control. You deserve a therapist who’s specially trained with a proven 25 year track record of solving emotional eating and eating disorders for good!
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The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
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Stacie Ratliff, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
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Diana Jennings-Pollard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871
My ideal client is a good fit for my services, someone you enjoy working with, and someone likely to benefit from therapy. They generally share similar values, beliefs, and goals and feel comfortable working with the therapist. Additionally, working with your ideal clients can be personally rewarding as you build relationships and help them achieve their goals. Also, identifying and attracting your perfect client can benefit you and the client by ensuring that therapy is a good fit for both of you. Finally, this allows you to become an even better therapist to your ideal clients, and the positive cycle continues.
My ideal client is a good fit for my services, someone you enjoy working with, and someone likely to benefit from therapy. They generally share similar values, beliefs, and goals and feel comfortable working with the therapist. Additionally, working with your ideal clients can be personally rewarding as you build relationships and help them achieve their goals. Also, identifying and attracting your perfect client can benefit you and the client by ensuring that therapy is a good fit for both of you. Finally, this allows you to become an even better therapist to your ideal clients, and the positive cycle continues.
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Kristina Stannard
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT-CA, NATC
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. It takes an incredible amount of strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again while having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love or sex addiction, porn addiction, or trauma bonds? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love who is not healthy for you? I believe we all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
Accepting New Clients. It takes an incredible amount of strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again while having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love or sex addiction, porn addiction, or trauma bonds? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love who is not healthy for you? I believe we all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
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Connecting to what is important to you and who you want to be can be a struggle. Do you may find yourself constantly busy doing things to prove your value, but not fully enjoying your life and relationships. If this experience describes you, past experiences and relational trauma may be impacting you and leaving you with the feelings that you are "less than" and/or "not good enough." By exploring who you are in therapy you can work through past hurts, define what feels true for you, learn to value your worth, and create a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.
Connecting to what is important to you and who you want to be can be a struggle. Do you may find yourself constantly busy doing things to prove your value, but not fully enjoying your life and relationships. If this experience describes you, past experiences and relational trauma may be impacting you and leaving you with the feelings that you are "less than" and/or "not good enough." By exploring who you are in therapy you can work through past hurts, define what feels true for you, learn to value your worth, and create a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.
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If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or just that life isn't what you think it should be, let's talk. I'm a good listener, I've had great training, and together, we can get you from where you are to where you'd like to be. I use a variety of approaches, depending on the needs of my clients, and we will determine an agreed upon treatment plan so that you know what the goals are. Although it sometimes gets worse before it gets better, it always gets better. Isn't that assurance worth taking the first step? Give me a call.
If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or just that life isn't what you think it should be, let's talk. I'm a good listener, I've had great training, and together, we can get you from where you are to where you'd like to be. I use a variety of approaches, depending on the needs of my clients, and we will determine an agreed upon treatment plan so that you know what the goals are. Although it sometimes gets worse before it gets better, it always gets better. Isn't that assurance worth taking the first step? Give me a call.
![Photo of Donna Troisi - Donna Troisi, LCSW-C, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40a173f5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I bring a knowledge of family systems thinking to consultations to broaden your understanding of the challenges experienced in your social, emotional, and physical functioning, as they are opportunities to evolve and increase our Best Self. One aspect of my role is to challenge automatic thinking and perceptions to promote better thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making by developing: a broader way of thinking about and solving relationship problems, ways of managing Self in anxious situations, principles that can guide you in your actions.
I bring a knowledge of family systems thinking to consultations to broaden your understanding of the challenges experienced in your social, emotional, and physical functioning, as they are opportunities to evolve and increase our Best Self. One aspect of my role is to challenge automatic thinking and perceptions to promote better thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making by developing: a broader way of thinking about and solving relationship problems, ways of managing Self in anxious situations, principles that can guide you in your actions.
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I utilize a collaborative approach with clients to help them access their own innate potential for healing. I work to facilitate a broader mental wellness repertoire of self-assistance and coping strategies for improving quality of life. I have worked effectively with a broad range of life issues and problems starting from the initial session to promote a congenial and trusting working relationship. Clients with whom I work receive the respect and validation that we all want and deserve as personal and specific goals are established to help each person develop their most fulfilling life.
I utilize a collaborative approach with clients to help them access their own innate potential for healing. I work to facilitate a broader mental wellness repertoire of self-assistance and coping strategies for improving quality of life. I have worked effectively with a broad range of life issues and problems starting from the initial session to promote a congenial and trusting working relationship. Clients with whom I work receive the respect and validation that we all want and deserve as personal and specific goals are established to help each person develop their most fulfilling life.
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Joan Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
In my years of working with diverse populations, I've learned what we all have in common is difficulty at times with the human experience. Whether it's a mood disorder or debilitating anxiety or addiction, we suffer and need help at these times. From identity issues to discomfort in one's own skin, we know when we're not living fully. Our innate resilience and joy become buried under layers of defenses, but they're still there. Let's uncover them together.
In my years of working with diverse populations, I've learned what we all have in common is difficulty at times with the human experience. Whether it's a mood disorder or debilitating anxiety or addiction, we suffer and need help at these times. From identity issues to discomfort in one's own skin, we know when we're not living fully. Our innate resilience and joy become buried under layers of defenses, but they're still there. Let's uncover them together.
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Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
In-person openings as of 8/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves toddlers, children, teens & adults. Emma combines skill-building with creative arts, play therapy, sensory activities (try our therapy swing!) & teaches her clients how their thoughts affect feelings & behaviors. She enjoys working with anxiety & building connection within the family, including "theraplay," a parent-child therapy to foster joy & reduce unhealthy behaviors. Emma has adjunct specialities in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
In-person openings as of 8/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves toddlers, children, teens & adults. Emma combines skill-building with creative arts, play therapy, sensory activities (try our therapy swing!) & teaches her clients how their thoughts affect feelings & behaviors. She enjoys working with anxiety & building connection within the family, including "theraplay," a parent-child therapy to foster joy & reduce unhealthy behaviors. Emma has adjunct specialities in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
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Katie Giganti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
Virtual openings beginning in September. Hi, I'm Katie! Do you struggle with high stress or feeling down, but not sure how to feel better? Daily challenges, emotional burdens, and past experiences can leave you feeling drained and stuck in a rut. I specialize in helping women who want to exit the vicious cycle & feel themselves again. I can help you identify triggers, set goals and maintain them. I use techniques known as "CBT," or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (using the way you think to improve mood or stress) and distress tolerance skills so that you build that resiliency muscle- just like an athletic trainer would in a gym.
Virtual openings beginning in September. Hi, I'm Katie! Do you struggle with high stress or feeling down, but not sure how to feel better? Daily challenges, emotional burdens, and past experiences can leave you feeling drained and stuck in a rut. I specialize in helping women who want to exit the vicious cycle & feel themselves again. I can help you identify triggers, set goals and maintain them. I use techniques known as "CBT," or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (using the way you think to improve mood or stress) and distress tolerance skills so that you build that resiliency muscle- just like an athletic trainer would in a gym.
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Cecilia Dye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to my profile! I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults that are seeking change in their lives. Maybe you feel like its time for the next chapter and need some help figuring out how to get from "here to there," or you feel like you are not seeing the results of your efforts. Many of my clients are also navigating how to manage chronic illness or pain. These conditions contribute to depression, anxiety, irritability, or even be downright debilitating. It can be exhausting to always consider your condition in your plans as well as difficult to maintain hope that symptoms are going to be easier to manage.
Hi and welcome to my profile! I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults that are seeking change in their lives. Maybe you feel like its time for the next chapter and need some help figuring out how to get from "here to there," or you feel like you are not seeing the results of your efforts. Many of my clients are also navigating how to manage chronic illness or pain. These conditions contribute to depression, anxiety, irritability, or even be downright debilitating. It can be exhausting to always consider your condition in your plans as well as difficult to maintain hope that symptoms are going to be easier to manage.
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Brittany Goff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
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Welcome! I particularly enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults who have a history of big emotions, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you or that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
Welcome! I particularly enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults who have a history of big emotions, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you or that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
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Chantell Prestcott-Hollander
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
You’re not sure when it happened, but you don’t recognize the person you see in the mirror. As far as everyone else can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short, or of events from the past pulling your focus away from the here and now. You spend your time and energy trying to keep it all together and giving your time to everyone but yourself. You feel exhausted and you know something needs to change. And you know the time is now!
You’re not sure when it happened, but you don’t recognize the person you see in the mirror. As far as everyone else can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short, or of events from the past pulling your focus away from the here and now. You spend your time and energy trying to keep it all together and giving your time to everyone but yourself. You feel exhausted and you know something needs to change. And you know the time is now!
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Kim Rowan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871 (Online Only)
Welcome to the journey of healing and growth! With over 10 years of experience, I'm here to be your trusted companion on the path to emotional wellness. From little ones to seasoned adults, and every heart in between, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples and families through life's twists and turns. Whether it's overcoming trauma, soothing anxiety, lifting the fog of depression, navigating grief, or taming the wild waves of ADHD, together we’ll weave a tapestry of resilience and hope. Let's embark on a journey where every challenge becomes a stepping stone to a brighter more vibrant tomorrow!
Welcome to the journey of healing and growth! With over 10 years of experience, I'm here to be your trusted companion on the path to emotional wellness. From little ones to seasoned adults, and every heart in between, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples and families through life's twists and turns. Whether it's overcoming trauma, soothing anxiety, lifting the fog of depression, navigating grief, or taming the wild waves of ADHD, together we’ll weave a tapestry of resilience and hope. Let's embark on a journey where every challenge becomes a stepping stone to a brighter more vibrant tomorrow!
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Hello! I'm so glad you're here. I’m a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with a warm and welcoming approach to mental health. With a Bachelor's in Psychology from Frostburg State University and a Master's in Community Counseling from Shippensburg University, I have over 24 years of experience dedicated to helping children, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working directly with individuals facing a variety of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, neglect, identity and adjustment issues, substance use, and delinquent behaviors.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. I’m a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with a warm and welcoming approach to mental health. With a Bachelor's in Psychology from Frostburg State University and a Master's in Community Counseling from Shippensburg University, I have over 24 years of experience dedicated to helping children, adults, and families navigate life's challenges. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working directly with individuals facing a variety of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, neglect, identity and adjustment issues, substance use, and delinquent behaviors.
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2 providers- Immediate in-person openings as of 9/6. Hi, I'm Dr. Didi Anude, resident, pastor and Mama of 5! Do you have repetitive conflicts or reactivity, cycles of disconnection? Painful experiences that follow your relationships, work, school, parenting or negativity towards yourself? We will work on restoring joy, self worth and emotional closeness vEMDR, CBT, Gottman. As a previous family physician, I found my passion was truly knowing my patients as people- all of their history and complexities. I now work with couples, families, and adolescents 12+ and want you to be seen, valued & heard.
2 providers- Immediate in-person openings as of 9/6. Hi, I'm Dr. Didi Anude, resident, pastor and Mama of 5! Do you have repetitive conflicts or reactivity, cycles of disconnection? Painful experiences that follow your relationships, work, school, parenting or negativity towards yourself? We will work on restoring joy, self worth and emotional closeness vEMDR, CBT, Gottman. As a previous family physician, I found my passion was truly knowing my patients as people- all of their history and complexities. I now work with couples, families, and adolescents 12+ and want you to be seen, valued & heard.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.