EMDR Therapists in Columbia, MD

I am a provider for ValueOptions Military OneSource working with veterans and their families, am trained in EMDR for treatment of anxiety, PTSD and related issues, and work with couples based on John Gottman's (Gottman Institute) and Susan Johnson's (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) treatment approaches. 35 years of experience as a private business owner/manager, 28 years of counseling experience, a loving marriage and parenting/grand-parenting experience informs my work with adults and couples. I work in private practice via virtual only and was formerly a clinical supervisor and therapist for Catholic Charities.

Hi, I am Kelly. I'm an action-oriented trauma therapist that helps people feel the way they would like to feel. If your childhood was especially painful, you want to feel differently and you're ready for change, setting boundaries feels difficult and you feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day tasks, I am the therapist for you. I'm skilled in assisting adults ages 24+, who are experiencing challenges related to parenting guilt, anxiety, insomnia, grief, phobias, as well as have a special interest in PTSD, childhood trauma and working with veterans.

Ashley works primarily with adults. She has most commonly worked with anxiety, lgbtqa+ affirming, social anxiety, self-esteem, couple's counseling, health and wellness, and family/relationship issues in an individual therapy setting. Ashley finds the great outdoors, health, wellness, and creative ideas therapeutically helpful.

I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.

Congratulations on deciding to seek therapy! It isn’t easy work, but therapy can help you navigate your challenges and develop your strengths to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults individually, as well as people in romantic relationships (I am affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures). My experience is with helping folks to address mental health challenges like depression and anxiety, to communicate more effectively and develop healthier relationships, to navigate stressful life transitions and existential concerns, and to heal from trauma.

What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.

All of us encounter ups and downs in living our lives whether a bump in the road or a life-long challenge in which ongoing guidance is needed. I can help you understand why you are struggling; and more importantly, guide you to changes which will lead to more pleasure and productivity in your everyday life. More today than ever, we are finding that trauma – large and small is at the core of our difficulties. I am a graduate of the Ferentz Trauma Institute out of Baltimore with experience in EMDR and EFT Tapping.

Accepting New Clients! Hello! Glad you made it to this site. Are you dealing with anxiety and stressors that you can't quite get a hold of? Feeling strains in your relationships, but not exactly sure how to improve them? Overwhelmed and need someone to listen? Many of us experience difficult things in life and eventually reach a point where we are ready to make sense of them and heal. There are many barriers, both past and present, that get in the way of us healing, growing and seeing the positive aspects of our lives. Therapy is a great first step in helping yourself feel better and more capable of living the life you want.

Talking about your concerns, and feelings, can help reduce stress. You will appreciate having someone to listen to you and realize that you are not alone. Whether you are struggling with a difficult situation, adjusting to a major change in your life, grieving the loss of someone you loved, or just needing to make some personal changes. As a mental health counselor, I have assisted others as they work through and move on from their problems. It takes time but aren't you worth it? We can schedule your appointments based on your availability.

I have over 39 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of issues. I like to tailor my approach to the methods that best match individual client needs. I am certified in EMDR and Hypnosis. I also use many humanistic, client centered approaches.

Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.

Are you feeling unrelenting worry, sadness, or overwhelm? Or is life not meeting your expectations? These feelings can be paralyzing and affect all areas of our lives. It would be my honor to help you navigate through this difficult time and find peace to live a more fulfilling life. I combine an individual approach that focuses on living in the present, helping you to manage life disruptions, and creating the life you want. This can also include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) if we feel it would help you.

I specialize in the clinical treatment of women, their children and families. Women are unique from any other clinical group and deserve to get individualized services tailored to meet their needs. My goal is to empower women, help alleviate their symptoms and address their personal goals for wellness. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, respected and supported.

I value therapy and counseling as a collaborative process, driven by clients’ unique pathways towards their cherished goals. In our sessions, we focus on choice, acceptance, and the discovery and recovery of strengths and joys.

Accepting new clients at this time. You're ready. You've been thinking about it, and you have a goal in mind. You're looking for a professional to offer guidance, give you tools, and help you stay on track. I am a therapist and art psychotherapist with years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, rape/sexual abuse, and ADHD. I have worked in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents at risk, as well as adult inpatient and general outpatient settings for adults, adolescents, and children.

The decision to begin psychotherapy takes courage and commitment. I work with individuals and couples, creating a safe environment for problem-solving, healing and growth. I believe there are discernible reasons for the pain people feel and the problem behaviors we sometimes exhibit, and that understanding those reasons is an important step in reducing painful symptoms and self-defeating behaviors, and in feeling better.

My starting point is simple: you matter. Your story matters, your experience matters, your desire to heal, grow, and thrive matters. In all of our lives, however, there are times where we need help making sense of our stories. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, or general life transitions, I can support you in gaining a deeper sense of wholeness. I work with children ages 5+, teens, and adults. I take an eclectic approach to meeting you where you are at and I am EMDR trained in order to help you process past traumatic events that are causing you distress. You are not alone. Together we can help you take back control over your story.

If you or your child are feeling stuck or held back by current or past experiences, I’d love to work together to help you thrive by healing painful experiences, discovering and strengthening your innate abilities, and creating new ways of being in the world. I’m a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA approved Consultant with 20 years of experience. I treat depression, anxiety (including performance anxiety), PTSD, C-PTSD, and specialize in resolving the effects of traumatic events such as loss, medical trauma, negative home or school experiences, abuse, and neglect.

In working with families and individuals, I use both traditional psychotherapies such as positive psychology, psychodynamic techniques, and cognitive and behavioral therapies. In addition, I am trained in mind/body techniques such as EMDR and hypnosis. I also believe in the healing connections we make with nature and will often use pet therapy in assisting my clients to reach their goals.