Therapists in Columbia, MD

My practice has helped individuals gain independence, address problematic issues and have a more rewarding lifestyle while developing healthy relationships since 1996. I have worked extensively with adults, couples, families, and teenagers suffering from depression; emotional and sexual abuse disorders; addictive behaviors; and other mental illnesses. My office is located on the second floor of Pennington Center. The building has a handicap access entrance.

If your are suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, OCD symptoms, depression, or the effects of a psychological trauma, you may have been looking for help for a long time. Maybe you have been drinking or engaging in other forms of self-medication. Maybe someone close to you has encouraged you to get help, or maybe your problems have become so unbearable that you realize its time to seek help. Maybe you have seen other professionals, but are still unsure of your diagnosis and can't see a path forward. Maybe you have tried medication and didn't get help there either. You need real help.

Ascendant Counseling Services LLC is an agency of licensed, professional therapist representing a diversity of mental health disciplines. Ascendant is dedicated to strengthening emotional and spiritual health. We provide services to individuals and families. We make us of the insights and resources of the behavioral sciences, When requested, we utilize Christian Counseling concepts within the therapy session. Please visit our website at www.AscendantCounselingServices.com or text us at: (443) 335-2297.

Thank you for allowing us to be on the path with you on this journey called brain health. We are here for you to support challenges and struggles with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD,Insomnia, Substance use and Misuse,COVID-PTSD,Chronic pain, Opioid Dependence, Chronic Disease Management and other Daily Life Stressors. Today !!!" Life is a balance between holding on and letting go. Ignore those that make you fearful and sad;that degrade you back towards disease. Why should I be unhappy? You were born with wings,why prefer to crawl through life. Seek the path that demands your whole being.Every Parcel of my being is in full bloom"- RUMI.

Department of Transportation mandates employees testing positive for alcohol/drugs must be removed from safety sensitive functions and evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), SAP duties: Conducts Face-to-Fact Substance Initial Evaluation; Makes referral to program provider; Conducts Case Management & follow-up Face-to-Face Evaluation upon employee's completion of required programs. Dr. Hamilton licenses: Lincensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist #LCM061, Maryland; Marriage and Family Therapist #FT-0000006, Delaware; SAP #10644; National Board Addiction Examiner Diplomat #05564; License Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor #LCA088, Maryland; Chemical Dependency Professional #CD-0000023, Delaware; Doctoral Addiction Counselor #5564. Memberships: American Psychological Association #7842-0105; American Association for Marriage Family Therapy Clinical #35494; NAADAC #83548

Hi, thank you for viewing my profile. Are you avoiding life, or living life? I have 15+ years of experience working work with individual, families, couples who find it difficult to cope with daily life stressors, communicate, and manage feelings of anxiety/ depression. It can be a tough decision to acknowledge that change is needed in certain areas of our lives, the decision can be even tougher when you decide to take action. Together we will look at coping styles, problematic thoughts, and behaviors, that interfere with your daily living activities, so that you can live the life you want.

Therapy is not education or advice-giving. People are unique, so elements of therapy are tailored because healing is different for everybody. My treatment approach is an atmosphere were you can speak your mind safely, to someone who listens, listens intelligently, and cares is important. I believe a successful counseling experience depends on the therapists ability to understand and respect the unique concerns, background, and context of each patient. I am committed to achieving such an understanding in every counseling relationship.

Nancy understands that reaching out for help is difficult when you are hurting and not sure what to do about it. She offers a compassionate ear to listen and support you in finding freedom from your suffering. If you have been fighting with your painful thoughts and feelings, what if it were possible to step outside of that conflict? Nancy will assist you in finding peace and healing by helping you to see your difficulties with new clarity. She will teach you how to open up to your emotions and feel them completely, without giving over control of your choices to them.

In crisis? I specialize in same-day phone/on-site/on-line sessions/ interventions; teens, chronic relapse, Internet/cyber addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I am certified for evaluations, treatment, pre-employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.

The Intervention Center offers discreet on-site employee, family, and impaired professional interventions that work! Licensed interventionist with over 20 years' expertise in coaching, guiding, and delivering powerful intervention experiences that save lives and restore trust, health and productivity to companies, professionals and families. From helping pre-cert and authorize insurance plans for treatment admission, researching best options for care, arranging and providing travel and companion care during transit, and educating the intervention team, we dedicate our work in every step toward intervening on addictive behavior that has impacted your workplace and family relationships.

Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.

As a licensed clinical professional counselor with a broad range of knowledge and experience of over 20 years in both the mental health and substance abuse fields, it's important to meet the client "where they are," emotionally, spritually, and psychologically. My approach to counseling is cognitive behavioral targeted towards empowerment of the client, changing negative thinking patterns and identifying client strengths to bring positive life altering changes. Other modalities of treatment are utilized as necessary, tailored to client needs. I work with individuals, families, couples, and veterans. My style is nonjudgmental with a high degree of respect, warmth and support.

TotalPsychCare / Equanimity provides full service mental health services; Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescents & Children), Family and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for Medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is (both Individual and group) and psychological assessment services.

Ashley Rodriguez, LCSW, is a highly experienced and dedicated mental health professional with an impressive background in forensic psychology and social work. With over two decades of expertise, Ashley has worked in various outpatient and inpatient settings, making her well-versed in treating a wide range of mental health issues. Her commitment to continuous improvement is evident in her journey toward fluency in Spanish, which enhances her ability to serve a diverse clientele.

We treat Adolescents and Adults in the area of Addiction, Substance Abuse, Dual-Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma (EMDR), and Relationship difficulties. We offer a straightforward, friendly, effective approach to assist you in accomplishing your goals for counseling. We work with individuals, couples and families.

My ideal client is someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. These symptoms develop in childhood and are still present through adulthood if not treated. Individuals need to face their fears with the support of a therapist. By trying to remain calm, without becoming overly anxious or having a panic attack. My goal as a therapist is to help them build their self-confidence so they can control their fears and feel secure. I work with clients to remain calm and practice breathing techniques. I build empathy with my clients by explaining that they are not alone in their struggles.