Trauma Focused Therapists in Frederick, MD

I have a passion for helping others heal naturally with a focus on you as a Whole Person-Mind, Body, Spiritual Holistic approach. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with children, adolescents, adults. I treat those 18 years old over. I am also licensed in the state of MD and can provide telehealth mainly. I am in MD Optum/UHC, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid insurances. I integrate traditional talk therapy interventions and can use Expressive Arts in sessions. I am also a Certified Facilitator for Dancing Mindfulness, a therapeutic Creative Movement/Meditation practice to assist with somatic awareness.

Hello, I'm Erin! I'm glad you found me. It’s an honor to help my clients self-actualize through direct and indirect exploration of their history, thoughts, feelings, and belief systems. I tailor my approach to each individual, but believe that radical honesty and unconditional regard are the foundation of real transformation. I am happy to work with clients from all backgrounds. I have lived experience in the LGBTQ and polyamory/ethical non-monogamy communities and especially enjoy working with these populations.

I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I help clients that suffer from anxiety, depression, attachment failures, and trauma to become empowered, overcome their distress, and to heal, to live happy and fulfilling lives. Sometimes our past experiences can leave us with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and many other issues. I specialize in helping people to uncover how their past experiences are affecting their present lives, so that they can develop the tools and skills to overcome their challenges, transform their lives, and experience lasting relief.

Are you looking to grow in wisdom and compassion? For yourself? Your situation? Others? Diane Younkins provides support for adults who feel stuck or are in transition and want to develop in wisdom and maturity, love and compassion. Using mindfulness insight and other techniques, she encourages authentic living with awareness, gentleness, humor, creativity and courage.

A therapeutic relationship is a trusting, meaningful, and nonjudgmental relationship where healing can begin. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with my clients to gain an understanding and manage issues that may be interfering with their everyday life, relationships, and/or personal growth. My goal is to help clients find happiness in the present moment while exploring possibilities of the future regardless of their current circumstance. My passion is to help individuals find their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency.

Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am the founder of Maryland Integrative Counseling Associates (MICA), an outpatient mental health practice with offices in Rockville and Frederick. Each therapist at MICA has their own specialty area, and mine is helping teens and adults with anxiety, trauma and attention disorders. I offer qEEG assessments and Neurofeedback in addition to traditional talk-therapy for these and other problem areas.

Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.

I am passionate about allowing each person to enter therapy with their full personality and desire to foster and engage with their natural strengths. While normalizing that even as adults, we should play. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are navigating their place in this world, and adults who are looking for a unique, enjoyable approach to therapy.

If you’re struggling with the emotional challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, or loss, I’m here to offer a compassionate and understanding space. My aim is to help you navigate these profound transitions, providing support as you explore your feelings and work toward healing. Together, we can build resilience and find a renewed sense of balance and well-being on your journey.

My goal is to help my clients recognize their capacity for resilience and ability to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. I work to create a trusting therapeutic relationship which I believe is the stepping stone to effective therapy. I utilize a strength-based client-centered approach. For over 25 years I have used CBT, TF-CBT, relational therapy and mindfulness to help my clients to find relief from psychological pain and to restore a sense of control.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

As a client of mine, I offer a confidential and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I provide a space solely dedicated to you, where you can explore your emotions without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. My practice is rooted in the latest research and evidence-based interventions. Whether it is cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused therapy, I will employ effective tools to help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. Together, we will work towards tangible and sustainable progress

Do you feel stuck? Are you suffering with anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts and feelings? Our mission is to help heal your pain and move beyond these challenges. Together we will explore your concerns and develop a plan to help you heal and live the life you would like to live. Andrea and Carol have extensive clinical experience working with clients and helping them heal.

No matter where you are in life, challenging moments arise and can become overwhelming and emotionally draining. Past trauma, fears, worries, loss, and constant stress can also make daily functioning difficult. Through a holistic approach to therapy, I use mindfulness, communication, and collaboration to focus on physical, emotional, social, and overall well-being. I offer individualized care to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, and other mental health, social or emotional difficulties.

I am Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language. I usually see clients who experience anxiety, depression, and other diagnoses. I am particularly interested in working with clients who experience grief, domestic violence, relationship issues, and boundary challenges. I serve Washington, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. Please email me if you are interested in working with me.

Hi! I’m Samantha (or Sam), and I’m so happy you’re here. It is difficult to prioritize your own needs, but you are taking the first step to finding a balance, establishing a self-care routine, or reaching out for support. You may be dealing with anxiety or depression. You may have just experienced something traumatic. You may have just lost your loved one. No matter what you are coming to therapy for you are putting yourself first. I am proud of you for that! Together we will work towards continuing to prioritize yourself and your needs.

I specialize in the mental health of adult women. Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the painful thoughts running through their minds all day. Perhaps it is an unrelenting self critic who never lets you feel good enough. Or a list of anxious “what if’s” that keeps you awake at night, preparing for the worst. For some, it is scary, shameful thoughts that come out of nowhere. Others feel haunted by a frightening or confusing experience from the past. You feel stressed, depressed, or ashamed and you see the effect on your behavior, work, and relationships. To schedule, please EMAIL for quickest response.

My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.