Therapists in Easton, MD

Kate invites each client to welcome and honor all parts of the self, including both the wounded and unwounded parts, acknowledging the pain carried by wounded parts of self. She uses various interventions to balance the nervous system, fostering mindful reactions to life events. She champions the body's inherent wisdom and supports embodiment for wholeness. Breathwork techniques help release deeply-held emotions from stressful experiences. Her practice integrates various therapeutic approaches like Polyvagal Theory, EMDR, BBTRS, Somatic Therapy, Sound Healing, Parts Work, Mind-Body Therapies, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Dr. Brian Richards provides Advanced Diagnostic Screenings to clients ages 17+. An advanced diagnostic screening (ADS) refers to a comprehensive and detailed evaluation conducted by a trained psychologist to help you understand complex psychological disorders or conditions. This type of assessment goes beyond basic or preliminary evaluations and aims to provide a thorough understanding of your diagnosis and behaviors including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality disorders, and insomnia. To schedule an appointment, go to www.SHINEMaryland.com.

Have you experienced trauma that has left you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Do you struggle to cope with daily life and feel like your past experiences are holding you back? As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand the unique needs of people impacted by trauma and am able to use evidence-based techniques to help you heal and recover. With a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic environment, you can process your experiences, develop coping skills, and work towards a brighter future. Don't let trauma define your life - schedule an appointment and let's begin trauma-informed therapy today.

Sexual inhibition, low desire, or dysfunction can leave you feeling insecure and worried about your relationship. Where once was love and joy, now there are bouts of loneliness and arguments. Sex has become another item on the to-do list, if it even happens at all. Maybe you have already tried couple’s counseling, but the frustration and resentment around your sex life keeps your relationship stuck and you’re still left wondering if it is your fault. You want to overcome the challenges that make sex unenjoyable, difficult, even painful, but you wonder if therapy can help.

I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. Unfortunately, many people experience feelings of fear, sadness, anger, or shame that end up making them feel stuck. Most of the time we just haven’t had the opportunity to understand what is behind these feelings and to learn skills that can be used to manage them. I help clients by providing compassion, support, and evidence-based models to help them understand and heal from the past so that it no longer negatively impacts the present. By exploring and relating to thoughts and feelings in a new way, they are able to focus on growth and development.

Whether you are struggling with a diagnosed mental illness or are overwhelmed by the complexities of the human experience, therapy can prove to be the greatest investment to make in yourself. Deepening your awareness of how your individual psychological makeup supports or holds you back can illuminate paths toward thriving at home, work and socially. I believe that genuine growth can only emerge from a strong secure foundation. Together, we can delve into what challenges you and discover new ways of being in your life.

You can do this! You can face this! You have the tools! I am here to help to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone- so let's do this together.

With an enriching journey spanning 26 years, I have dedicated my professional life to the art and science of psychotherapy. My expertise is not just deep but also varied, enabling me to provide tailored therapeutic interventions that resonate with each individual's unique experiences and challenges. Every therapy session with me is grounded in a strength-based approach. I believe in harnessing your inherent strengths and resilience, ensuring that every step forward is built on a foundation of empowerment and self-belief. Your well-being is my mission. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

Whether you are going through a life transition yourself, struggling emotionally, facing an impending loss, or a circumstance that makes you feel like you have no control over your life, it can be difficult to try to keep moving forward. Are you having trouble controlling the intensity of your emotions? Making unhelpful choices? Experiencing negative impacts to your personal life? Professional/school life? Having trouble understanding your actions or the actions of others? Struggling with negative thought patterns? Lacking the skills to deal with the heavy stress you are feeling? Struggling to take clear steps to reach your goals?