Trauma Focused Therapists in Frederick, MD

I am a Maryland Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) who has been working in the mental health field for 12 years with various populations. I have experience working with older adolescents and adults in settings including public schools, community mental health, and residential treatment centers. I use an integrated approach, meaning I draw from many different treatment modalities based on your unique needs. Some of these include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Strengths-based therapy.

You’re struggling to overcome feelings of shock after an extremely stressful event. You’re experiencing unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, relationship difficulties, or even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea. You feel sad & unmotivated about the future. Constantly, you worry that something bad will happen. You have a hard time sleeping. You can't shake the negative thoughts. You want to connect with others but you think its better to avoid situations that cause any anxiety. You find yourself worrying about different topics, events or activities. You’re trying to heal from the things that are causing pain!

Are you someone who has a hard time asking for help but is tired of trying to solve your problems alone? Would you like the support to explore your needs and create a strategy for getting your life and relationships where you want them? I'd like to help. I aim to validate where you're at and give you the practical guidance and structure you need to gain momentum and feel better. Getting started can be the hardest step to take but you will likely feel relieved after reaching out so please do! Together we can help you create a map for managing your stress, improving your relationships and making you feel better about yourself.

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.

Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying their triggers, reframing their negative thoughts, and using positive psychology to begin a new way of thinking and living.

My ideal client seeks a therapist who understands the complexities of their lived experiences. They may be struggling with issues like trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, life transitions, existential concerns, or oppression. They would come to me because they need a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions and experiences, seeking personal growth, well-being, and fulfillment. They choose me for support in achieving a fulfilling life, recognizing my capacity to guide them through personal growth and empower them to access their transformative potential.

Currently accepting new patients. As a therapist for over 20 years, I have a great deal of experience assisting individuals and couples in meeting their goals. I will work with you to determine the areas in which you are struggling and help you to develop strategies to make the necessary changes. Whether you are dealing with relationship struggles, anxiety, depressed feelings or past trauma I will assist you with moving beyond these difficulties. My approach to therapy is a holistic approach. I will work with you to heal mind, body & spirit.

My ideal client would be someone who recognizes unhealthy patterns and is ready to make a change, whether this is a disruption in day-to-day functioning, relationships, self-esteem, or addiction. Even if your goal isn't clear at the moment, I will help guide you along the way until you're able to see the finish line you envision. Clients should be ready to be challenged and encouraged to get outside of their comfort zone.

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.

If you are seeking a therapist at this time, it is likely that you are at a crossroads in your life. And perhaps your desire for change is becoming stronger than being where you are. Asking for help can be intimidating for a number of reasons. What I hope I can provide is a space where you feel safe enough to explore your options. We will work collaboratively to develop a foundation of resilience and confidence. We will work together to develop insight into your problem.

At Frederick Behavioral Health Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.

Medicaid provider, certified DID therapist, and trauma-informed social worker here to provide services to those feeling hopeless, helpless, or with multiple failed treatment attempts. Trauma is not something to be taken lightly and affects a vast majority with an extreme impact. Whether ready to process or not, I can help you take those steps to become ready and take back control of your life.

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, lonely, or sad? Do you have unexplained physical pain that you can't seem to get rid of? Do you wonder whether past trauma or abuse may be causing some of these issues? Maybe you are pregnant, or you are a parent dealing with young children. Those can be very stressful times and it can disrupt all your other relationships as you navigate new roles. As we go through difficult life changes, it becomes so important to survey our lives and ask ourselves what we are doing to take care of our own mental health.

I am a certified complex trauma therapist (CCTP-II), as well as Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level One and EMDR-trained, a yoga teacher and a former first responder. Through my various clinical and non-clinical experiences, I have a unique perspective and lens through which I view how this human experience impacts us all, individually and collectively.  I work with adults across the lifespan experiencing a variety of difficulties, to include anxiety, depression, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship problems, adjusting to life transitions, and issues around growing older.

Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping individuals explore, gain insight and become the best versions of themselves. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health working with a diverse population. I am an innovative professional with outstanding therapeutic and interpersonal skills. I have a talent for motivating, teaching, supporting and effectively collaborating with individuals to meet their treatment goals. My practice centers on creating a supportive atmosphere rooted in mutual respect and open communication, allowing healing to occur.

A licensed psychologist, I provide grief therapy as well as exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Ages served: 3-25. Services are provided both in-office and via telehealth.

Hello! My name is Jaime Darda, and I am a Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University and my Bachelor’s in Sociology from Nicholls State University. I am also currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in therapeutic settings, as well as provided online therapy for several years.

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.