EMDR Therapists in Frederick, MD

My clinical practice centers around therapeutic modalities that view peoples' minds, bodies, hearts, and souls as one. I believe that valuing this interconnectedness is one of the most important factors in restoration, growth, and finding your inner-light. One way to find and re-connect with ourselves is through the practice of Ecotherapy, a therapeutic approach that encourages people to undertake a healing journey through our relationship with nature. This can look like (but is not limited to) incorporating the outdoors into session, utilizing somatic interventions, and engaging creative expression that uses natural materials.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based interventions, I effectively treat mood instability, behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and managing difficult life transitions.

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.

I will be taking maternity leave during late summer 2024 my return will be in Fall 2024. My experience is primarily working with adults with ADHD and/or trauma. I love to help clients with ADHD build systems to help them meet the challenges of their executive dysfunction head on. As a person with ADHD, I understand the unique challenge of feeling like you're fighting against your brain to make things happen. I have also trained in providing EMDR therapy to help reprocess traumatic experiences and negative thoughts. Trauma means different things to different people, but whatever it means to you is valid.

Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition or when they are craving an authentic life. They often are ready to break through the myth of perfection to find their unique voice. I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws. I work with clients who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace, & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves and live from their heart.

Betsy is trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic therapies. She enjoys helping clients reduce physical and emotional stress, release old burdens, guilt and shame, improve self-esteem and vitality, and heal from old trauma. She finds these therapies to be transformative, healing, and life changing. With more than thirty years' experience practicing psychotherapy, Betsy holds a master's degree in counseling psychology, Keene, NH and a bachelor's degree in Transpersonal Psychology, Burlington College, Vermont.

I seek to empower each client's unique movement towards emotional and physical well-being, mindfulness, wholeness and spiritual awareness. Through encouragement, compassion and mutual respect this co-creative therapeutic process enhances each person's self-esteem, potential and growth. Together we will explore possibilities and new directions, thereby releasing stress, inner conflicts, dis-ease, self-defeating cognitions and dysfunctional relationships. Embracing change leads to feelings of joy, aliveness and at the same time peacefulness and calm.

You’re not sure when everything became so complicated. Even the things you used to enjoy have turned into overwhelming obstacles. You see the people around you being productive, socializing, and making progress in their lives. Meanwhile, you feel stuck in place, like the world is passing you by. The strategies that you’ve used in the past to help you through just aren’t working anymore. You want so desperately to regain some control of your life. But you just don’t know how. If only there was a way forward. It all feels so hopeless.

My approach to therapy is informed by my neurodivergence. As a therapist, I am compassionate, warm, strengths-based, direct, and insight-oriented. Depending upon your needs, I utilize elements of I-CBT, ERP, EMDR, mindfulness, DBT, puppet therapy, play therapy, motivational interviewing, humor, energy work and spiritual exploration.

Navigating the various emotional and social challenges of life can be frustrating and lonely. You may appear fine to the outside world, but underneath feel sensitive to home/school/work environments. Some people find they are using a lot of mental energy fighting off the insensitive words/actions of others, unspoken societal pressures, or general worries. Over time, this can wear down your self-worth and impact your relationships. It can make all the difference when you find a space where you feel understood and are free to express your genuine emotions.

I am passionate about helping my clients erase generational curses, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger, so they can go beyond surviving and enter into a new phase of life, where thriving begins. During intake, we discuss your needs and collaborate to create a pathway to help you achieve your goals.

With nearly 20 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a wealth of experience treating adults and children through a wide host of challenges. Whether your distress has been long lasting or caused by a recent event, we will work together to identify, understand, and overcome what is holding you back from your desired life experience. The most important factor in a successful therapy outcome is the client/therapist relationship. I believe you will find me to be a welcoming, knowledgeable, light hearted, and down to earth.

Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Trauma Focused-CBT, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My multicultural clinical expertise includes treating individuals of all ages for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, adjustment issues, personality disorders, end of life transitioning, and grief.

Welcome! I provide a safe, compassionate, open space for you to explore, learn, heal, and grow. We all need help at times to navigate hard experiences, shed negative self-beliefs, and tap into our wisdom and confidence. I truly believe, when willing to explore, we can all discover our truest self, love that self, and live with authenticity. If that sounds impossible, trust me - it is possible! I will work with you from a person-centered approach, meaning you will be in the driver’s seat. I offer options but you decide what is right for you. We will go at your pace as we focus on your priorities.

Switchbacks make it easier to ascend and descend a steep slope. They transform a steep mountain trail by winding back and forth through gentler terrain allowing for a slower, steadier climb to the summit. ​At Switchback Psychotherapy, our mission is to make your goals more accessible by helping you find your own switchbacks in the path to healing. Jackie is a trauma informed therapist and strives to develop strong and trusting relationships with her clients to create space for individuals to experience their emotions and understand themselves without shame. She uses EMDR and TF-CBT in order to address trauma competently.

Therapy can help us navigate personal relationships with society, work, or sex. As your therapist, I aim to work alongside you on your healing journey by tailoring your therapeutic goals to your specific needs. I am in the process of obtaining certification in sex therapy/sex education with The University of Michigan and AASECT. My goal is to empower others to embrace their sexual selves, whether through addressing a person’s relationship with sex, sexual trauma, or sexual addiction. Let me walk beside you on your journey of healing and empowerment.

I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling for a variety of reasons, such as healing from trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, life transitions/adjustment, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and self-exploration. Starting therapy is intimidating, so I like to start with building a trusting and collaborative relationship that will help empower clients in their healing process. The human experience can be difficult to navigate so It is my goal to provide a safe space where clients don’t have to face it alone.

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 feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in unproductive patterns? Do you find yourself freezing up, picking fights, running away or turning to addictions in the face of conflict? Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life with compassionate & expert support. In a warm & loving environment, I guide my clients one step at a time toward reaching their goals. My approach integrates evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of each client’s unique story. This personalized care is tailored to your needs so that wholeness & happiness can be achieved, no matter the trauma and negative experiences that have occurred.