Anxiety Therapists in Damascus, MD
Living Life 4 Me Today Life Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Damascus, MD 20872 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.
If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.
Perfect Balance Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Damascus, MD 20872
I work primarily with adults, and couples. In 37 years of practice I have found a particular niche in helping folks work through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns and general life adjustments.
I work primarily with adults, and couples. In 37 years of practice I have found a particular niche in helping folks work through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns and general life adjustments.
Anna Thomasson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Damascus, MD 20872 (Online Only)
Making the decision to start therapy can be daunting and anxiety producing, my goal is to ease those feelings and be a comforting support. I aim to make therapy a safe and encouraging space for clients to explore themselves, their goals and build the skills to maintain mental and physical wellness. My approach to therapy is that it's all about you and meeting your needs. We will start where you are, use what you have and go where you want to go. Mental health is more than a diagnosis, it is connecting an intricate web of what makes you you. It's a journey that I would be honored to go on with you.
Making the decision to start therapy can be daunting and anxiety producing, my goal is to ease those feelings and be a comforting support. I aim to make therapy a safe and encouraging space for clients to explore themselves, their goals and build the skills to maintain mental and physical wellness. My approach to therapy is that it's all about you and meeting your needs. We will start where you are, use what you have and go where you want to go. Mental health is more than a diagnosis, it is connecting an intricate web of what makes you you. It's a journey that I would be honored to go on with you.
I have extensive experience in working with women who have struggled with depression or anxiety.
My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.
I have extensive experience in working with women who have struggled with depression or anxiety.
My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.
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.
Joe Hodge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Damascus, MD 20872 (Online Only)
Are you currently struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, or relationship issues? We all face challenges in our journey through life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My primary goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for a client to feel supported and empowered in navigating each individual journey and experience. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and reach their desired goals at a comfortable pace.
Are you currently struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, unresolved trauma, or relationship issues? We all face challenges in our journey through life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My primary goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for a client to feel supported and empowered in navigating each individual journey and experience. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and reach their desired goals at a comfortable pace.
Emily Weschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Damascus, MD 20872
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
Immediate in-person openings as of 7/28/24. Hi, I'm Dr. Didi Anude, resident, pastor and Mama of 5! 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 and heard, maybe for the first time in your life. Do you have repetitive conflicts or reactivity, cycles of disconnection? Painful experiences that follow you into relationships, work, school, parenting or negativity towards yourself? We will work on restoring joy, self worth and emotional closeness. EMDR, CBT, Gottman
Immediate in-person openings as of 7/28/24. Hi, I'm Dr. Didi Anude, resident, pastor and Mama of 5! 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 and heard, maybe for the first time in your life. Do you have repetitive conflicts or reactivity, cycles of disconnection? Painful experiences that follow you into relationships, work, school, parenting or negativity towards yourself? We will work on restoring joy, self worth and emotional closeness. EMDR, CBT, Gottman
As a dedicated counseling intern, I am passionately committed to supporting individuals on their path to improved mental health. Currently pursuing my Master's in Counseling, I bring a fresh perspective and a genuine eagerness to learn from the unique stories of each client. My primary focus is creating a secure and compassionate space for exploration and growth, one step at a time.
As a dedicated counseling intern, I am passionately committed to supporting individuals on their path to improved mental health. Currently pursuing my Master's in Counseling, I bring a fresh perspective and a genuine eagerness to learn from the unique stories of each client. My primary focus is creating a secure and compassionate space for exploration and growth, one step at a time.
Christopher Cofone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Damascus, MD 20872 (Online Only)
Is this a time for a new start? A reset in life? I welcome the change to meet with you and support a new beginning for you . I am friendly and open and welcome the change to understand your needs as well as connecting as people.
Is this a time for a new start? A reset in life? I welcome the change to meet with you and support a new beginning for you . I am friendly and open and welcome the change to understand your needs as well as connecting as people.
Patricia Clifford
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Damascus, MD 20872
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
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Do you grapple with an unshakeable sense of discontentment, feeling that something vital is missing in life? Do you recognize a void within yourself despite your achievements that is driving you to seek therapy? Do you seek to unravel the complexities of your identity, motivations, and desires, hoping to uncover the root cause of your dissatisfaction? You may want to address surface-level issues and embark on a journey of self-exploration and understanding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, college mental health, ADHD, and life transitions, making me equipped to address a wide range of concerns.
Do you grapple with an unshakeable sense of discontentment, feeling that something vital is missing in life? Do you recognize a void within yourself despite your achievements that is driving you to seek therapy? Do you seek to unravel the complexities of your identity, motivations, and desires, hoping to uncover the root cause of your dissatisfaction? You may want to address surface-level issues and embark on a journey of self-exploration and understanding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, college mental health, ADHD, and life transitions, making me equipped to address a wide range of concerns.
Together we can identify tools to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and substance use.
Are you feeling frustrated, irritable , and mad at the world? Are you ready to feel at peace, and proud of the way you are living your everyday life? We all have challenges in life, and sometimes additional support is necessary. No matter how small or overwhelming the challenge I approach treatment from a place of non judgment to identify the root of problems as opposed to offering a temporary fix. During our first session I will take time to get to know you. I will ask about your past experiences with therapy, and what you want to accomplish during our tome together.
Together we can identify tools to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and substance use.
Are you feeling frustrated, irritable , and mad at the world? Are you ready to feel at peace, and proud of the way you are living your everyday life? We all have challenges in life, and sometimes additional support is necessary. No matter how small or overwhelming the challenge I approach treatment from a place of non judgment to identify the root of problems as opposed to offering a temporary fix. During our first session I will take time to get to know you. I will ask about your past experiences with therapy, and what you want to accomplish during our tome together.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
Abby Shahar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
As a therapist, I bring ten years of experience in mental health treatment with people of all ages, specifically focused on depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and crisis intervention. Aside from talk-therapy, I am an art therapist and I'm happy to incorporate aspects of this technique into your session. Art therapy may not be for everyone, so do not be deterred! I believe strongly in the benefits of mindfulness and client-centered practice in my sessions. I also employ solution-focused techniques, which can give direction and gratification towards fulfilling your goals.
As a therapist, I bring ten years of experience in mental health treatment with people of all ages, specifically focused on depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and crisis intervention. Aside from talk-therapy, I am an art therapist and I'm happy to incorporate aspects of this technique into your session. Art therapy may not be for everyone, so do not be deterred! I believe strongly in the benefits of mindfulness and client-centered practice in my sessions. I also employ solution-focused techniques, which can give direction and gratification towards fulfilling your goals.
Amanda Gibbons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20875 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so glad that you are seeking support during your current life challenge. I'm Amanda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! With a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief counseling, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals through life's transitions. I work with adolescents and adults aged 10 and above, providing compassionate care for issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Executive Functioning difficulties, Grief, Conception Challenges, Birth Trauma, Pregnancy Anxiety, Post-partum mental health, and Stress management.
Hello! I am so glad that you are seeking support during your current life challenge. I'm Amanda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker! With a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, and Grief counseling, I'm dedicated to supporting individuals through life's transitions. I work with adolescents and adults aged 10 and above, providing compassionate care for issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Executive Functioning difficulties, Grief, Conception Challenges, Birth Trauma, Pregnancy Anxiety, Post-partum mental health, and Stress management.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals with OCD, anxiety disorders, and substance use difficulties, as well as families of individuals who struggle in these ways.
You might be someone who is plagued by doubts. You fear that something awful will happen and feel the need to protect yourself or others from the threat. Your family and friends might try to reassure you, but you just keep imagining worst case scenarios. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in unhelpful behaviors that get in the way of the things that are important to you. Nobody can understand why you keep making these choices, despite their negative consequences. I hope to navigate these challenges with you in a safe and affirming space, where you feel accepted and understood.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of individuals with OCD, anxiety disorders, and substance use difficulties, as well as families of individuals who struggle in these ways.
You might be someone who is plagued by doubts. You fear that something awful will happen and feel the need to protect yourself or others from the threat. Your family and friends might try to reassure you, but you just keep imagining worst case scenarios. Perhaps you find yourself engaging in unhelpful behaviors that get in the way of the things that are important to you. Nobody can understand why you keep making these choices, despite their negative consequences. I hope to navigate these challenges with you in a safe and affirming space, where you feel accepted and understood.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.
Maryland Child Therapy Specialists Janeen Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
Caring, inclusive, multicultural approach to individual, couple and family needs. Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal. I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, life events and trauma. Additional support for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and panic), and those with ADHD. Meeting people were they are at with a non-judgmental approach.
Caring, inclusive, multicultural approach to individual, couple and family needs. Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal. I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, life events and trauma. Additional support for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and panic), and those with ADHD. Meeting people were they are at with a non-judgmental approach.
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Nearby Anxiety Therapists Searches for Damascus
- Boyds
- Clarksburg
- Darnestown
- Gaithersburg
- Germantown
- Ijamsville
- Laytonsville
- Monrovia
- Montgomery Village
- Mount Airy
- New Market
- Woodbine
Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.