Therapists in Clarksville, MD

As a nationally recognized expert in Teen Mental Health and Teen/Family related issues, I have spent my career working, training, speaking, and providing consultation and therapy in a variety of settings. I also work with young adults transitioning to real-life and provide therapy and coaching to navigate the challenges in real time.

I am a multiracial, multi-ethnic (Chinese, Irish, Taiwanese) queer therapist. I practice from a justice-centered, liberation focused, and nature-informed therapy orientation. I particularly enjoy exploring issues related to climate awareness, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, grief, neurodivergence, racialized trauma, and sexuality. I am currently enrolled in EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.

Feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities, expectations, and chronic stress? Struggling to find balance or where to even begin asking for what you need? Having a hard time maintaining meaningful relationships? Feeling the pressure to constantly perform? Whether it’s a specific event or just life piling up, I can help. Therapy with me blends visual arts with Internal Family Systems parts work to explore your strengths and stuck spots. You might enjoy therapy with me if you’d like to: feel more connected to yourself and others, match your decision making with your values, learn to set healthy boundaries, and achieve work-life balance.

Are you a person struggling with parenting, transitions, confidence, low self-esteem and overwhelm? Are you dreading another day of shuffling kids, prepping meals and not having any time for yourself? Is being a parent leaving you feeling lonely, empty, and lost? Life can be challenging. We have to balance family, sense of self, work and finding purpose. It is really easy to lose your center. Many people feel stuck. Together we can explore ways to feel better in your own skin. I can offer strategies to help you rediscover joy and connection to the person you used to be.

I have a dynamic private practice in MD and VA. Virtual ONLY. The most important component of therapy is listening deeply to my clients. I specialize in ANXIETY issues, including GAD, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder and social anxiety. Other specialties include healing past hurts, such as codependency and addictions for adults; helping families who are separating/divorcing; and, children/adults who struggle with ADD/ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Ages 5 -105 are welcome. I feel privileged to offer support and healing.I'm an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies and can offer some individuals a lowered rate.

Christina works primarily with children, teens, and families; however, has extensive experience working with adults with varying difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and difficulties expressing their feelings. She has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years and has experience working in community mental health, inpatient hospitals, day programs, substance abuse facilities, schools and mobile treatment. Christina will work with the person and family to help improve their communication, relationships, and empower the client's sense of self.

Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges or grappling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or depression? Carve out some time to pause, understand your inner needs, and unearth a more profound purpose in life. Therapy is a rewarding journey that offers a sanctuary from the overwhelming periods of our existence. As a therapist, my mission is to assist you in reconnecting with your inner self, free from judgment or restriction, generating room for you to delve into what it truly means to live an integrated life that aligns with all aspects of your being.

I am passionate about working with all minorities in society, including LGBTQ+ folx. I have experience working through taboo topics, trauma, racial identity and women's issues, and am vocal about my stance on social justice when necessary. I use an integrative approach to therapy to tailor sessions to the specific needs of each of my clients. I am humanistic, person-centered in my approach and facilitate interpersonal relational work. I am always strength based and really enjoy working with Black folx & people of color, but I am willing to work with anyone who is ready to work through current life stressors in non judgmental space.

I believe that sometimes experiences in life can taint one’s genuine self and cause them to develop defense mechanisms that prevent their true nature from being shared with the world. My passion is to help women navigate through life’s experiences and difficulties in order to embrace and nurture their true identity. I specialize in working with women who feel stuck unpack their past and uncover their healing.

Now Accepting New Clients Being human is dynamic and complex, and we all need a safe space to explore, reflect, and return to ourselves. I know that honoring our own wants and needs can be challenging and vulnerable at times, and I strive to establish an open, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment, to meet you wherever you are at in your life. I truly believe in the power of self-expression, and am willing to get as creative as possible, within the realms of evidence-based practice, in order to help you achieve your goals.

**ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL** I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. ***Telehealth Available***

Hi! I'm so glad you've stopped by my profile - this is the part of the process that can often be the most difficult: finding the right person for your needs. Just know that, whether we work together or not, you deserve support. Here's what I can offer: a safe, open, honest space for you to speak and be heard. I can help you cope and thrive, work through your anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, social struggles, self-image, relationships, academic issues, and other interpersonal concerns. I'll meet you where you are, right now, and we'll take it from there.

I enjoy working with children and their families. I believe that children that experience poor impulse control and inattention (ADHD), anxiety, depression, grief and trauma do not necessarily have the skills to express their feelings in ways that adults can relate and therefore are sometimes misunderstood. I work with these children and their families to best identify ways to communicate those feelings in a safe, healthy environment through the use of play therapy and expressive therapies.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life events or relational challenges? Do you feel stuck, anxious or invisible? I am here to walk with you on your journey to hope and reconnection to self and others. I am an experienced psychotherapist offering compassionate integrative care, valuing each client as whole person: body, mind, heart and spirit. I find great joy in empowering my clients to move forward in strength and wholeness. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. I'm here to provide support, understanding and validation as we work together to achieve your goals.

To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.

Stressed, overwhelmed, about to lose your $%&?! Whether parenting, existing in the world as neuro-spicy, trying to navigate relationships, processing global tragedy, juggling multiple roles, I can relate and am here for you. My practice is inclusive, anti-racist, and I'm passionate about healing generational curses. Therapy with me is a judgement-free zone. We'll go at your pace, trusting your own wisdom and experiences. I love supporting the full family system: couples, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Whether managing anxiety, depression, or sorting through past trauma, compassion and openness will guide us.