Therapists in Columbia, MD

Sandra is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. For the last decade, she has been advocating for individuals and families struggling with mental health concerns. She has provided therapeutic services to a diverse array of individuals of all ages, primarily focused on childhood trauma. Through her work, she is committed to helping people overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other similar stressors that affect all of us at some time in our lives.

Are you an adult having a difficult time transitioning through the different stages of your world? Do you struggle with relationships, communication, self-esteem? Does the added stress of anxiety and depression hover over your decision making to take steps towards your future? The Green Garden will encourage you to take those next steps, develop confidence to achieve your goals, and create those boundaries to surround yourself with only those who support you.

I believe that, much like an ancient stucco statue concealing a core of pure gold, our true selves are often obscured by life's challenges and experiences. In my three decades as an educator, mentor, and therapist, I've witnessed the transformative power of unveiling one's authentic potential. I believe in the inherent resilience and brilliance within each individual, waiting to be discovered beneath the layers of physical, social, and mental tribulations. My mission, passionately pursued throughout my career, is to guide others toward their goals and help them actualize their full potential.

Don't wait months or get added to waiting lists - start your child's journey to better support and understanding today! We also offer deferred interest financing. No interest if paid in 12 months. Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder & their families experience impaired quality of life due challenging behaviors. I support families by working with parents & children to improve adaptive skills & reduce maladaptive behaviors which interfere with quality of life.I serve clients with neurodevelopmental and genetic conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Down Syndrome.

Welcome to MasterLife with Stacey Coaching & Consulting LLC. As professionals, it's sometimes difficult to balance personal and professional demands. Setting boundaries and managing stressful, overwhelming feelings can make it difficult to navigate daily responsibilities and enjoy life. I understand how challenging it can be, and I’m here to help you find a path to a more balanced and fulfilling life. If you have a demanding profession or a provider in private practice, new counseling/social work graduate or newly licensed it can be a lonely and overwhelming journey. My practice offers supervision and coaching.

I specialize in neurodevelopmental disorders, and have conducted over 1,000 comprehensive assessments. My assessments identify both strengths and support needs, and focus on helping you become the most independent and healthy version of yourself.

Tony, a South Bronx native from New York, brings an empathic and accepting atmosphere to the therapy room. As a clinician, Tony strives to understand and connect with his clients on a deeper level to tackle life difficulties and struggles together. He believes in using a flexible and integrative approach to foster insight into current life stressors, thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors. By working collaboratively, he seeks to help his clients gain hope, empowerment, and action toward change and get closer to a life that is values consistent.

I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.

I have particular expertise in helping individuals struggling with family and marital discord, school and work difficulties, separation and loss and dealing with chronic illness. Together we will discover your strengths and build resilience. Treatment will be tailored to your particular circumstance and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship will help you move towards your potential. My approach is warm and creative and I hope you will feel supported and respected as an individual and safe in revealing your vulnerabilities. I hope you will feel a sense of hope and possibility throughout the time we will spend together.

I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My clients have benefited from my individualized and integrated treatment approaches. I have been successful in utilizing a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), strengths-based therapy, person-centered, solution-focused and other mindfulness-based approaches to address difficult issues.

Life can feel challenging, overwhelming, and stressful to the point that you feel unable to stay afloat. When life gets to this point, you might be wondering how to keep moving forward. Despite the desire for a life that feels more like living and less like surviving; taking the first step to seek out help can feel overwhelming. I will be with you every step of the way to sit alongside you through the journey. Therapy takes time but it allows you to explore yourself, reconnect with the things that matter most to you, and pave the way for the life you want to have. Let’s do that together.

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.

There are many reasons why you may decide to begin therapy. The important thing is taking the first step toward an opportunity for you to discover ways of building new skills and gaining new knowledge to help you experience life in a more fulfilling way. My goal is to help you build skills to increase self awareness and self acceptance resulting in feeling empowered to reach your goals and improving your sense of well-being. I have worked with clients from children to adults in schools, clinics, and private settings. I believe in providing support in a peaceful and accepting atmosphere.

My goal as a therapist is to ensure an affirming and judgement free space where you can feel comfortable sharing and processing the hard things that life throws your way. I aim to achieve this by meeting you where you are. It’s important for you to feel safe when sharing some of the most personal parts of yourself and your life. I can work with you to identify unhealthy patterns and gain insights about your problems to learn how they impact you and your relationships.

We spend most of our lives in our heads, we might as well make it a nice place to be! If you feel unable to get rid of negative thoughts and feelings, if you feel like your past is dictating your present and you feel stuck and unable to move forward in your life, I can help you work through your blocks, fears and past traumas to reach a more vibrant present and a better quality of life.

Taking New Clients / Are you struggling? Do you need support? I’ll work to meet you where you are, no matter what stage of life you’re experiencing. I have experience working with adults experiencing trauma and a variety of other mental health challenges such as relationship problems, anxiety, and depression. Whatever challenge you’re troubled with, I will work with you by creating a Safe Space. I collaborate with you, assisting you towards your goals. My approach is to listen and understand, and I will work to support you unconditionally, without judgement, and with empathy.

I believe that we are all wired to connect, change and heal. As a therapist, I work with adults (18+) who want to spark and kindle these innate abilities. Consider reaching out to me if you want help with anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, and/or depression. I aim to heal the root of pain, such as adversity, trauma, grief/loss, and toxic messages from society. I also enjoy working with clients who want help expanding on growth and change and effectively integrating them into existing life and relationships.

Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.

You love each other, and you want to work through the problems, but so far, nothing you've tried has helped long-term - including couples therapy. You feel like roommates; you argue about the same thing repeatedly, and you struggle to feel heard and understood by the person most important to you. It's brave of you to search for help, whether this is your first or fourth time. You both deserve to be in a cherishing relationship. It is possible to be happy together again. If you are ready to do the work, I can help.