Female Therapists in Frederick County, MD
Are you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough? Are you finding that you aren't really feeling better after your therapy sessions? Do have a really busy life and scheduling your life around hourly sessions is no longer working for you? Well you've come to the right place. Talk therapy aims to change the way you think which is supposed to change the way you feel but our brains don't work that way. Then when you don't feel any better you are given coping skills that are supposed to do the trick. What if you actually felt differently about your past or your triggers and it naturally changed the way you thought?
Are you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough? Are you finding that you aren't really feeling better after your therapy sessions? Do have a really busy life and scheduling your life around hourly sessions is no longer working for you? Well you've come to the right place. Talk therapy aims to change the way you think which is supposed to change the way you feel but our brains don't work that way. Then when you don't feel any better you are given coping skills that are supposed to do the trick. What if you actually felt differently about your past or your triggers and it naturally changed the way you thought?
Caitlin Weese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-C, RYT, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Out of the Office until October, email to be added to my waitlist! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
Out of the Office until October, email to be added to my waitlist! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
Michelle Bavender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. When we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
If you have a history of trauma or childhood adversity, current life stressors or experience may bring back memories of feeling trapped, alone, feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, distrust, betrayal and guilt. I specialize in trauma recovery, including PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I offer psychological services for adults, including relationship oriented psychotherapy, EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. See my website for more information. With over 35 years of experience and training in trauma and dissociation, I provide individual consultation to complex trauma and other psychotherapists.
If you have a history of trauma or childhood adversity, current life stressors or experience may bring back memories of feeling trapped, alone, feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, distrust, betrayal and guilt. I specialize in trauma recovery, including PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I offer psychological services for adults, including relationship oriented psychotherapy, EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. See my website for more information. With over 35 years of experience and training in trauma and dissociation, I provide individual consultation to complex trauma and other psychotherapists.
Carter Caring Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702
I am passionate about helping people create change in their lives through the process of psychotherapy and have 20+ years of experience as a counseling professional. My clients learn to shift and expand their patterns of thought and behavior to lead to an increased awareness into themselves and others. These changes lead to better relationships and a healthier life. Therapy is a commitment to yourself to create a more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life and together we can learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.
I am passionate about helping people create change in their lives through the process of psychotherapy and have 20+ years of experience as a counseling professional. My clients learn to shift and expand their patterns of thought and behavior to lead to an increased awareness into themselves and others. These changes lead to better relationships and a healthier life. Therapy is a commitment to yourself to create a more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling life and together we can learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.
Nicole Sparrow
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
As a therapist, I help my clients focus on holistic healing. My goal is to empower you to be healthy in every aspect of your life, and together, we emphasize areas such as relationships and communication, self-esteem, self-discovery, boundary-setting and people pleasing, goal-setting, and overall health. When you work with me, you can expect a high level of compassionate care and collaboration. I challenge clients to think about life differently, while also encouraging you to implement strategies we discuss to enact powerful and lasting change. Together, we acknowledge room for growth, while also intentionally celebrating progress.
As a therapist, I help my clients focus on holistic healing. My goal is to empower you to be healthy in every aspect of your life, and together, we emphasize areas such as relationships and communication, self-esteem, self-discovery, boundary-setting and people pleasing, goal-setting, and overall health. When you work with me, you can expect a high level of compassionate care and collaboration. I challenge clients to think about life differently, while also encouraging you to implement strategies we discuss to enact powerful and lasting change. Together, we acknowledge room for growth, while also intentionally celebrating progress.
Katie Frazee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
The primary goal of counseling is to provide the most effective therapeutic experience available to you. The purpose is to help facilitate behavior change by improving the client's ability to establish and maintain relationships, enhancing the client's effectiveness and ability to cope, promoting the decision-making process, and facilitating client potential and development. Clinicians cannot fix other people's problems; our job is to provide a safe and supportive environment that allows the individual an opportunity to build the necessary skills needed to make better choices in their life.
Beth Frederick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
Waitlist for new clients
I have practiced psychology for over 15 years and have worked in a variety of settings, including Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Johns Hopkins University, and Eating Recovery Center. I have a diverse range of skills and work to personalize treatment to meet people’s needs. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). These treatments are “evidenced-based,” meaning they have been studied and demonstrated to effectively treat a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
I have practiced psychology for over 15 years and have worked in a variety of settings, including Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt, Johns Hopkins University, and Eating Recovery Center. I have a diverse range of skills and work to personalize treatment to meet people’s needs. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). These treatments are “evidenced-based,” meaning they have been studied and demonstrated to effectively treat a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety and eating disorders.
Amy Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770 (Online Only)
I can help you to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing and thrive in the midst of challenges. I am accepting new clients and have after school/evening spot open. Call me today to get the support you need!
I can help you to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing and thrive in the midst of challenges. I am accepting new clients and have after school/evening spot open. Call me today to get the support you need!
Rebecca Canzonieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I’m so proud of you for being here, and making the decision to take care of you. Often those of us who care for others could benefit from learning how to care for ourselves. I'm here to be a safe place for you to vent, process ideas, get a different perspective, and learn some useful tools along the way. I have worked in outpatient therapy settings, inpatient behavioral health, crisis work within the emergency department, child welfare and a hospital employee assistance program.
Hello and welcome! I’m so proud of you for being here, and making the decision to take care of you. Often those of us who care for others could benefit from learning how to care for ourselves. I'm here to be a safe place for you to vent, process ideas, get a different perspective, and learn some useful tools along the way. I have worked in outpatient therapy settings, inpatient behavioral health, crisis work within the emergency department, child welfare and a hospital employee assistance program.
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My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.
My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.
My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.
Laina Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Have you found yourself struggling with depression, self-doubt, grief, emotional stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! We all face challenges in life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to feel supported and empowered in navigating life’s challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and get to know themselves more deeply.
Have you found yourself struggling with depression, self-doubt, grief, emotional stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! We all face challenges in life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to feel supported and empowered in navigating life’s challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and get to know themselves more deeply.
Jessica Fitzpatrick
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
My approach is to come alongside my clients and enable them to discover new ways to view themselves and the world, achieve self awareness and understanding. I use empathy and genuine positive regard to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Please call or email to schedule an appointment with me.
My approach is to come alongside my clients and enable them to discover new ways to view themselves and the world, achieve self awareness and understanding. I use empathy and genuine positive regard to create a safe environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Please call or email to schedule an appointment with me.
Michelle A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770
I want my clients to know that, in therapy, we create a safe space for them to comfortably be their authentic selves. I believe that everyone has gifts and strengths that they can access, with support, to heal and progress. Circumstances, diagnoses or life events do not define an individual. Change is difficult and uncomfortable, but it is also essential for growth. I meet the client where they are and pursue an integrative, solution-focused approach, tempered with patience, empathy and a sense of humor.
I want my clients to know that, in therapy, we create a safe space for them to comfortably be their authentic selves. I believe that everyone has gifts and strengths that they can access, with support, to heal and progress. Circumstances, diagnoses or life events do not define an individual. Change is difficult and uncomfortable, but it is also essential for growth. I meet the client where they are and pursue an integrative, solution-focused approach, tempered with patience, empathy and a sense of humor.
People of all ages come to me-sometimes they feel "stuck" in a routine or they're feeling like they just don't fit in. Parents often come to me for help with understanding their child and learning ways to connect with them. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are trying to figure out where they fit in the world, and adults who are looking for a fun, unique approach to therapy.
People of all ages come to me-sometimes they feel "stuck" in a routine or they're feeling like they just don't fit in. Parents often come to me for help with understanding their child and learning ways to connect with them. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are trying to figure out where they fit in the world, and adults who are looking for a fun, unique approach to therapy.
Mindset Quality LLC
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you're a veteran, first responder, or anyone struggling with PTSD or anxiety, you've come to the right place. As an Army veteran myself, I get the hurdles you face and the courage it takes to ask for help. I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool for tackling trauma head-on. In our sessions, we'll craft coping strategies tailored just for you, aimed at strengthening your resilience and restoring your sense of control. Let’s work together to turn the tide on trauma and pave the way to a more hopeful, fulfilling life. Let's take this step by step, aiming for healing and lasting change.
If you're a veteran, first responder, or anyone struggling with PTSD or anxiety, you've come to the right place. As an Army veteran myself, I get the hurdles you face and the courage it takes to ask for help. I specialize in EMDR, a powerful tool for tackling trauma head-on. In our sessions, we'll craft coping strategies tailored just for you, aimed at strengthening your resilience and restoring your sense of control. Let’s work together to turn the tide on trauma and pave the way to a more hopeful, fulfilling life. Let's take this step by step, aiming for healing and lasting change.
Carly Lebherz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTRP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
If you or your teen are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, focus, and low motivation, I can help. You deserve to take the time to stop and process how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and what change you would like to see. In doing so you will create a deep and meaningful relationship with yourself and others. My therapeutic process helps you explore your inner dialogue to see what impact your thoughts have on your mood, behavior, and self-worth.
If you or your teen are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, focus, and low motivation, I can help. You deserve to take the time to stop and process how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and what change you would like to see. In doing so you will create a deep and meaningful relationship with yourself and others. My therapeutic process helps you explore your inner dialogue to see what impact your thoughts have on your mood, behavior, and self-worth.
All people deserve to be valued, no matter their age, ability, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. They should also have the freedom to choose how they experience life. There is no one perfect way to live. People come to therapy with various life experiences and levels of understanding, that is why there is not a one size fits all approach. Your journey is your own. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, affirming, and empowering space. This means that I will treat you with unconditional positive regard, congruence and empathy. I believe that every person deserves these things on a human level.
All people deserve to be valued, no matter their age, ability, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. They should also have the freedom to choose how they experience life. There is no one perfect way to live. People come to therapy with various life experiences and levels of understanding, that is why there is not a one size fits all approach. Your journey is your own. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, affirming, and empowering space. This means that I will treat you with unconditional positive regard, congruence and empathy. I believe that every person deserves these things on a human level.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.