ADHD Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

As a fellow parent, I understand that there is no greater pleasure than to see your child happy and healthy. But excessive worrying, relentlessly demanding OCD rituals, the fear of vomiting, social anxiety, and self-harming behaviors like hair pulling and skin picking can rip away the joy of childhood and bring anguish to the family. I am a warm, compassionate, and very active cognitive-behavioral therapist with many years of success in helping children and teens recover from these challenges. I work as a team with parents, including them in at least part of every session.

I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally appropriate and child-centered. I strive to understand the child or adolescent's individual needs and seek to develop a trusting relationship in a safe environment that allows clients to freely and safely express themselves. I understand that when a child is struggling the whole family is affected and work with parents to better understand their children and identify ways to help the family system work better for everyone.

For more than 27 years I have specialized in working with children and adolescents and Young Adults who experience challenges in school, as well as their families. Concerned about mood or behavioral issues, distractibility/inattention, nervous feelings, grief and loss, trauma, and/or general developmental issues? In addition, treating adult women dealing with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, etc. I can help. In addition to traditional treatment modalities, I integrate creative modalities such as play, art, or music into treatment approaches to engage my clients.

I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.

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.

To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!

Making the decision to prioritize yourself is a brave one! Enduring life's stressors is often not an easy task and many people feel they have to navigate this alone. Through my work, I aim to help clients on their path towards awareness, healing, and growth. From managing symptoms, increasing self confidence, navigating a change, learning to prioritize self care, or needing a listening ear, I am here to support you.

Welcome! My name is Amelia and I am a passionate strength-based therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a warm yet direct, and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their strengths and build upon them.

I work with adults 18+. I’m deeply passionate about guiding individuals toward transformative changes. Embracing the belief in your intrinsic worth and autonomy, I am dedicated to a client-centered approach. This involves thoughtfully considering the diverse systems that shape your life along with your unique lived experiences. By recognizing and harnessing your strengths, I strive to enrich your perception of yourself, others, and the world you inhabit. Together, we'll explore the current and past events in your life that may be contributing to current stress or feeling like you're "stuck."

So glad we've crossed paths! It seems like you're ready to focus on your mental health. As a therapist, I provide an open, warm, and non-judgmental space for clients to gain insight, heal from past experiences, and learn to accept and support themselves. I focus on validating your experiences and introducing effective coping strategies to enhance your quality of life. I'm passionate about working alongside you to address trauma, stressors, and to help you gain the tools you've been searching for!

I am dedicated to helping those who have experienced trauma, whether it be a single incident, episodic trauma or chronic trauma, and help guide them on their path to healing and recovery. As well as, being dedicated to the recovery process for those who have survived a loss or multiple losses and are experiencing complications that impact their ability to heal and move forward. There is a special place in my heart for children with special needs and helping their families and the children navigate with the multitude of issues they face through case management services.

Not sure traditional therapy is for you? Wondering how to let feelings out without getting overwhelmed? How to check that inner voice that's whispering or yelling that you're a fraud, a failure, broken, and all the other harsh things those critical voices like to say? If you wanna try something different in therapy, consider yourself an "out of the box" type of person, creative, sensitive or stoic, I probably have something that will help you! Maybe you're sobercurious, maybe you want to bring your relationship in for a tune up, maybe you're a young person feeling misunderstood and alone. I'm not easily shocked, so bring it on!

Sometimes our lives can feel really hard. You wish things were different for you, sensing a huge gap between where your life is and where you want it to be. You are dealing with challenging situations, feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next or how to manage. You feel lonely, sad, or anxious, and just don’t want to feel this way anymore. All of this leaves you feeling hopeless and in need of relief. It all just feels like too much sometimes and you desperately want to feel better.

Where would you be if you permitted yourself to say “yes”? Yes, to growth, to healing, to finding your happiness and strength. I have extensive training in trauma-based techniques and models. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you to identify patterns and confront behaviors that are no longer serving you. I firmly believe that therapy can be utilized proactively at any time in our lives-not just in times of distress. To more deeply understand our needs and patterns, build healthy coping skills, and create positive interactions.

Life is challenging and ever-changing. You may find you need someone to help you navigate through these life transitions. Parenting can be a challenge, especially if you have a child diagnosed with autism, developmental delays or intellectual delays. As adults, you are trying to manage it all. It can be harder when you are struggling with depression and/or anxiety, bipolar disorder or addictions. It is time for you to take care of yourself. We will build on your strengths and help you to find ways to meet your needs.

I am an energetic and compassionate mental health professional who is committed to providing high quality care to all of my clients and their families. By using an integrative approach, I strive to empower & educate clients using effective tools and strategies to provide the support needed to achieve emotional wellness.

My goal throughout our time together is to first create a space where the client feels comfortable and empowered to explore his/her emotions. In doing so, I help individuals identify the things that are most affecting their mental health and work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy habits that will positively affect one’s life. Sessions will include talk-therapy, reflection, and the development of healthy coping skills using a client-centered model. I hope to make each client feel as though their mental health is a priority and that they are worthy of clarity and happiness.

Dr. Schluter provides specialized and evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to clients aged 8 years and above in person and virtually. Using a variety of therapies, I work alongside each client to identify and pursue personalized goals to enhance their life, functioning, and well-being. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trichotillomania, excoriation (skin picking), panic, social anxiety, phobias, trauma, and other presenting issues. My aim is to turn you into your own therapist. Please feel free to call or email me today to schedule a phone consultation.