Narrative Therapists in Elkton, MD
Will it always have to be this way? I don't know how much more I can take. This is a statement I hear often from clients when they first come to me. Holding hope for clients until they are able to hold it for themselves is a calling I feel honored to provide. I am Jenny Miller, a Master's level pastoral counselor who graduated in 2017 from Liberty University with a Masters in Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis on Crisis & Trauma counseling.
Will it always have to be this way? I don't know how much more I can take. This is a statement I hear often from clients when they first come to me. Holding hope for clients until they are able to hold it for themselves is a calling I feel honored to provide. I am Jenny Miller, a Master's level pastoral counselor who graduated in 2017 from Liberty University with a Masters in Pastoral Counseling with an emphasis on Crisis & Trauma counseling.
Mary Hales
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
I obtained a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges: depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, LGBTQ issues, and grief and loss.
I obtained a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges: depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, LGBTQ issues, and grief and loss.
Karl Kaliher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Life can be extremely stressful at times, particularly for those who have experienced trauma, oppression, or marginalization. These stressors can interfere with our ability to accomplish desired goals and lessen our overall wellbeing or happiness, especially if we do not have the proper skills to work through them. It can seem overwhelming to manage these life stressors, along with the challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that often accompany them. However, there is a path forward. I will help guide and empower you to overcome the challenges life throws at you.
Life can be extremely stressful at times, particularly for those who have experienced trauma, oppression, or marginalization. These stressors can interfere with our ability to accomplish desired goals and lessen our overall wellbeing or happiness, especially if we do not have the proper skills to work through them. It can seem overwhelming to manage these life stressors, along with the challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that often accompany them. However, there is a path forward. I will help guide and empower you to overcome the challenges life throws at you.
Susan Marie Sisk Price
Art Therapist, LCPAT , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Art Therapist, with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in treating female survivors of relational trauma; including Domestic Violence, sexual, and Narcissistic abuse. Have you been the victim of relational trauma, either by a caregiver or a partner? This type of trauma can cause significant damage to the "self." Learning to love and trust yourself again is possible. Your authentic "self" is waiting to be re-born. Learn to embrace your trauma, heal, and discover your unique voice and purpose. No artistic ability is required, just a willingness to engage in the creative process, and explore your spirituality.
I am a Clinical Art Therapist, with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in treating female survivors of relational trauma; including Domestic Violence, sexual, and Narcissistic abuse. Have you been the victim of relational trauma, either by a caregiver or a partner? This type of trauma can cause significant damage to the "self." Learning to love and trust yourself again is possible. Your authentic "self" is waiting to be re-born. Learn to embrace your trauma, heal, and discover your unique voice and purpose. No artistic ability is required, just a willingness to engage in the creative process, and explore your spirituality.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? In a safe and supportive space, we'll unravel your complex feelings, explore your identity, and navigate relationships with compassion and understanding. I specialize in working with adoptees, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and those connected to foster care and adoption. My work is client-led, adoption-competent, trauma-informed, neurodiverse affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I approach every client without judgement and with their best interest at heart.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? In a safe and supportive space, we'll unravel your complex feelings, explore your identity, and navigate relationships with compassion and understanding. I specialize in working with adoptees, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and those connected to foster care and adoption. My work is client-led, adoption-competent, trauma-informed, neurodiverse affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I approach every client without judgement and with their best interest at heart.
Sonya Sanders-Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Maryland. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults using multiple techniques that are individually based on the client's needs. I am a graduate of Morgan State University and University of Maryland School of Social Work. I have been providing professional clinical services for over 30 years. I have experience in the areas of child and adolescent behavior and adolescent and adult mental health. I have worked in residential programs, outpatient mental health programs and the educational forum working with students in all grade areas.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Maryland. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults using multiple techniques that are individually based on the client's needs. I am a graduate of Morgan State University and University of Maryland School of Social Work. I have been providing professional clinical services for over 30 years. I have experience in the areas of child and adolescent behavior and adolescent and adult mental health. I have worked in residential programs, outpatient mental health programs and the educational forum working with students in all grade areas.
Tylethea Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
The Institute for Community Mental Health Clinic at the University of Delaware provides comprehensive evaluations and psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. It serves as a training site for graduate level students in the Clinical Psychology program under the direction of the Interim Clinic Director, Franssy Zablah, Ph.D., and faculty members from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, including Keith Bredemeier, Ph.D. and Ryan Beveridge, Ph.D. We take pride in our focus of providing evidence-based therapies and assessments. We offer in-person and telehealth services for Delaware and Pennsylvania residents.
The Institute for Community Mental Health Clinic at the University of Delaware provides comprehensive evaluations and psychotherapy to children, families, and adults. It serves as a training site for graduate level students in the Clinical Psychology program under the direction of the Interim Clinic Director, Franssy Zablah, Ph.D., and faculty members from the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, including Keith Bredemeier, Ph.D. and Ryan Beveridge, Ph.D. We take pride in our focus of providing evidence-based therapies and assessments. We offer in-person and telehealth services for Delaware and Pennsylvania residents.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel their best. Mental and emotional challenges are barriers to living your best life. I understand it takes courage to take the first steps toward restoring or finding life balance and being the best you. My approach is to create a safe and comfortable environment, enabling my clients to gain personal fulfillment, self-confidence, and enhanced relationships. My genuineness and life experiences contribute to my therapeutic style. Through the therapeutic process, my clients will benefit from my objective and non-judgmental perspective on a problem.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel their best. Mental and emotional challenges are barriers to living your best life. I understand it takes courage to take the first steps toward restoring or finding life balance and being the best you. My approach is to create a safe and comfortable environment, enabling my clients to gain personal fulfillment, self-confidence, and enhanced relationships. My genuineness and life experiences contribute to my therapeutic style. Through the therapeutic process, my clients will benefit from my objective and non-judgmental perspective on a problem.
Lamont Josey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAADC, CCFC, CSSOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkton, MD 21921
It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.
It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.
Delaware Center for Mindfulness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ICADC, CMT-P, CTMH
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921
Sometimes, one of the most difficult things for you to do is to find purpose and value in your life when there are so many demands that may pull you in the other direction. In today's world, there is so much involved in keeping everything balanced in a way that meets your needs as well as keeping focused on the things that you value most. Living a valued life is important, but often times it is easy to get side-tracked. Like that saying from John Lennon, "Life happens while you're busy making other plans," we can lose clarity in what means the most to us and we can often end up feeling lost and unsure of how to get back on track.
Sometimes, one of the most difficult things for you to do is to find purpose and value in your life when there are so many demands that may pull you in the other direction. In today's world, there is so much involved in keeping everything balanced in a way that meets your needs as well as keeping focused on the things that you value most. Living a valued life is important, but often times it is easy to get side-tracked. Like that saying from John Lennon, "Life happens while you're busy making other plans," we can lose clarity in what means the most to us and we can often end up feeling lost and unsure of how to get back on track.
Earnest R Reaves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
Lindsey Weller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself? You've come to the right place! I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-based and solution-focused approach as well as a verity of techniques to meet each of my clients’ unique needs.
Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself? You've come to the right place! I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-based and solution-focused approach as well as a verity of techniques to meet each of my clients’ unique needs.
Katricia Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Today, let’s start becoming the best version of you! Often, we get hung up on defining ourselves by what we have, what we have done and what we have been through. What we neglect to think about is the opportunity we have daily to start anew and change the way we think and feel. Therapy offers the opportunity to have support in processing, finding direction and learning how to continuously cope with the unpredictable nature of life. I truly believe that when we have a safe, nonjudgmental space to be our authentic selves, we can have the freedom to feel vulnerable and gain an understanding of who we are and who we want to become.
Today, let’s start becoming the best version of you! Often, we get hung up on defining ourselves by what we have, what we have done and what we have been through. What we neglect to think about is the opportunity we have daily to start anew and change the way we think and feel. Therapy offers the opportunity to have support in processing, finding direction and learning how to continuously cope with the unpredictable nature of life. I truly believe that when we have a safe, nonjudgmental space to be our authentic selves, we can have the freedom to feel vulnerable and gain an understanding of who we are and who we want to become.
Francine Bouyett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CMAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
Danielle Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with a background in individuals, couples, and family therapy. As a Trauma Therapist, I strive to create a safe environment for individuals to feel accepted. In sessions I lead with empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each persons's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals to overcome stressors and challenges. Through focusing on personal strengths and implementation of self care, I believe that individuals are provided with a solid foundation from which they can accomplish their goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with a background in individuals, couples, and family therapy. As a Trauma Therapist, I strive to create a safe environment for individuals to feel accepted. In sessions I lead with empathy and understanding, as I appreciate each persons's unique story and believe everyone deserves to have their voice heard. I enjoy working collaboratively with individuals to overcome stressors and challenges. Through focusing on personal strengths and implementation of self care, I believe that individuals are provided with a solid foundation from which they can accomplish their goals.
Arthur L Clark
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elkton, MD 21921 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Arthur L. Clark provides clients with compassionate, respectful, and personalized therapy to best reach their therapy goals. While many people carry a wound or secret pain that they may fear will never heal, Dr. Clark believes that a client's ability to heal and grow is always greater than even his or her most painful problems.
Dr. Arthur L. Clark provides clients with compassionate, respectful, and personalized therapy to best reach their therapy goals. While many people carry a wound or secret pain that they may fear will never heal, Dr. Clark believes that a client's ability to heal and grow is always greater than even his or her most painful problems.
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Julia L Murphy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Charlestown, MD 21914
Hello, My name is Julia Murphy and I am the owner of Spill The Tea Counseling. I believe we all have feelings & thoughts that are waiting to be expressed. Do you find it challenging transitioning through different parts of your life & managing emotions along the way? How about being able to express yourself & be validated in a safe & trusting space? The challenge in life is finding who you are as a person & not what others want you to be. Building a trusting relationship with yourself can lead to strengthening your identity & developing a sense of self through awareness & mindfulness. Transitions can be beautiful but challenging.
Hello, My name is Julia Murphy and I am the owner of Spill The Tea Counseling. I believe we all have feelings & thoughts that are waiting to be expressed. Do you find it challenging transitioning through different parts of your life & managing emotions along the way? How about being able to express yourself & be validated in a safe & trusting space? The challenge in life is finding who you are as a person & not what others want you to be. Building a trusting relationship with yourself can lead to strengthening your identity & developing a sense of self through awareness & mindfulness. Transitions can be beautiful but challenging.
Are you or a loved one facing challenges with substance use or alcohol? Struggling with family or relationship conflicts? Living in constant fear of uncertain outcomes? Feeling hopeless, lonely, or disconnected? As a Christian counselor, I recognize our inherent need for connection and relationships. My goal is to support individuals, couples and families, guiding them to develop healthy coping mechanisms and empowering them to cultivate fulfilling and meaningful relationships in their lives.
Are you or a loved one facing challenges with substance use or alcohol? Struggling with family or relationship conflicts? Living in constant fear of uncertain outcomes? Feeling hopeless, lonely, or disconnected? As a Christian counselor, I recognize our inherent need for connection and relationships. My goal is to support individuals, couples and families, guiding them to develop healthy coping mechanisms and empowering them to cultivate fulfilling and meaningful relationships in their lives.
Elizabeth Lynne Ohara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
North East, MD 21901 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you believe that events from your past get in the way of experiencing joy in the present? Do you wish to have healthier and more satisfying relationships? Do you struggle with ways of thinking that you have a hard time changing? I believe I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience and have helped many people find increased life satisfaction by challenging old beliefs and finding new ways of thinking about themselves.
Do you believe that events from your past get in the way of experiencing joy in the present? Do you wish to have healthier and more satisfying relationships? Do you struggle with ways of thinking that you have a hard time changing? I believe I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience and have helped many people find increased life satisfaction by challenging old beliefs and finding new ways of thinking about themselves.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.