Women's Issues Therapists in Frederick, MD
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Aubrey Spanitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Hello there! I'm Aubrey. Congratulations on taking that courageous first step towards seeking support on your journey to becoming your best self. Navigating life transitions and relationships can be quite anxiety-provoking, isolating, and overwhelming. In today's hectic society, I aspire to provide a safe and judgment-free space where we can collaboratively address these challenges. I believe in empowering my clients to tap into their innate resilience and strengths to move forward.
Hello there! I'm Aubrey. Congratulations on taking that courageous first step towards seeking support on your journey to becoming your best self. Navigating life transitions and relationships can be quite anxiety-provoking, isolating, and overwhelming. In today's hectic society, I aspire to provide a safe and judgment-free space where we can collaboratively address these challenges. I believe in empowering my clients to tap into their innate resilience and strengths to move forward.
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Kaitlin Widerman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704 (Online Only)
• Our practice is accepting new clients! • ° Online scheduling available ° Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I’m excited and honored to be considered in helping you reach your therapeutic goals! I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, self-harm, trauma, and life transitions. One of the most important parts of therapy is building a connection with your therapist and feeling comfortable being your genuine, authentic self in the therapy space. Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport and sense of acceptance is something I strive to provide as a therapist.
• Our practice is accepting new clients! • ° Online scheduling available ° Hi, I’m Kaitlin! I’m excited and honored to be considered in helping you reach your therapeutic goals! I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, self-harm, trauma, and life transitions. One of the most important parts of therapy is building a connection with your therapist and feeling comfortable being your genuine, authentic self in the therapy space. Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport and sense of acceptance is something I strive to provide as a therapist.
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Become an Overcomer. Overcome guilt, procrastination, distracted thinking, self-doubts, & more. And UnLeash Your Calm, Confident, Focused, Empowered Self. Go to my Website for so much more information including how to schedule an "Ask Sherry" session with me to answer all your questions
Become an Overcomer. Overcome guilt, procrastination, distracted thinking, self-doubts, & more. And UnLeash Your Calm, Confident, Focused, Empowered Self. Go to my Website for so much more information including how to schedule an "Ask Sherry" session with me to answer all your questions
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Deidre Pilcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
I work primarily with couples, though individuals can also benefit even without a current or willing partner or to work on their experience within other relationships. Together, we shift relational dynamics to support the development of their most authentic and connected selves. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, spiritual and religious experiences, and relational styles to feel comfortable and accepted. I value authenticity, growth, presence, and learning from and with each other in our diverse life experiences.
I work primarily with couples, though individuals can also benefit even without a current or willing partner or to work on their experience within other relationships. Together, we shift relational dynamics to support the development of their most authentic and connected selves. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, spiritual and religious experiences, and relational styles to feel comfortable and accepted. I value authenticity, growth, presence, and learning from and with each other in our diverse life experiences.
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Cara Donnelly-Justus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Reaching out to begin therapy can be both overwhelming and a hopeful time to begin something new. A time to create change in your relationships, work functioning, or day to day life. I take a holistic approach to therapy work and seek to understand each person within their environment, which allows us to work collaboratively on changes that feel attainable and sustainable. I like to start a session by offering a cup of coffee (or drink of your choice!) and sit down in open conversation steered by your needs at that moment. Laughter, tears, grief, and joy are some of the many welcomed and honored emotions in the therapeutic space.
Reaching out to begin therapy can be both overwhelming and a hopeful time to begin something new. A time to create change in your relationships, work functioning, or day to day life. I take a holistic approach to therapy work and seek to understand each person within their environment, which allows us to work collaboratively on changes that feel attainable and sustainable. I like to start a session by offering a cup of coffee (or drink of your choice!) and sit down in open conversation steered by your needs at that moment. Laughter, tears, grief, and joy are some of the many welcomed and honored emotions in the therapeutic space.
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Kathleen Prest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Are you feeling tired, run down, frustrated or hopeless? You're struggling with the never ending challenges and transitions life throws at you. Your plate is so full, you can't possibly take on another thing, yet, here you are...taking on one more thing. You are constantly taking care of others, but your name never makes it to the top of the list. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe you're a young adult that is struggling to see the point in life, or maybe you're a parent that is at the end of your rope. You desperately need something to change...but what?
Are you feeling tired, run down, frustrated or hopeless? You're struggling with the never ending challenges and transitions life throws at you. Your plate is so full, you can't possibly take on another thing, yet, here you are...taking on one more thing. You are constantly taking care of others, but your name never makes it to the top of the list. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. Maybe you're a young adult that is struggling to see the point in life, or maybe you're a parent that is at the end of your rope. You desperately need something to change...but what?
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Emily Smoot, EMDR and Perinatal Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
Do you appear to have it all together on the outside but on the inside you experience relentless self-criticism, anxiety, or emptiness? Are painful experiences from the past preventing you from being present and living life to the fullest? Maybe you’ve been struggling since pregnancy or the birth of a new baby, leaving you overwhelmed in mixed emotions. I understand the unique challenges that women face, whether it’s related to the societal pressures of being accommodating and self-sacrificing, balancing multiple roles, relationship issues, or past trauma(s).
Do you appear to have it all together on the outside but on the inside you experience relentless self-criticism, anxiety, or emptiness? Are painful experiences from the past preventing you from being present and living life to the fullest? Maybe you’ve been struggling since pregnancy or the birth of a new baby, leaving you overwhelmed in mixed emotions. I understand the unique challenges that women face, whether it’s related to the societal pressures of being accommodating and self-sacrificing, balancing multiple roles, relationship issues, or past trauma(s).
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I've been there. Trying to find the right therapist and questioning if I have the courage to do this, or if I even really need a counselor. Maybe you are trying to find the right fit, maybe you are questioning if it is worth it. You got this! My goals are to help you find your power and courage to know that you can do difficult things. I work with clients who are motivated, and willing to keep going despite the challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and groups and my style is open, encouraging, compassionate, challenging, and fun. Lets find your courage!
I've been there. Trying to find the right therapist and questioning if I have the courage to do this, or if I even really need a counselor. Maybe you are trying to find the right fit, maybe you are questioning if it is worth it. You got this! My goals are to help you find your power and courage to know that you can do difficult things. I work with clients who are motivated, and willing to keep going despite the challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and groups and my style is open, encouraging, compassionate, challenging, and fun. Lets find your courage!
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“You can’t change what’s going on around you until you start changing what’s going on inside you” -Inky Johnson. After serving in The United States Army, I earned a master’s degree in Psychology with a track in Addiction from Purdue University Global in 2018. I completed additional course work at Capella University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
“You can’t change what’s going on around you until you start changing what’s going on inside you” -Inky Johnson. After serving in The United States Army, I earned a master’s degree in Psychology with a track in Addiction from Purdue University Global in 2018. I completed additional course work at Capella University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
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Tamara\'s Clouds INC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MPT, LCPC, CBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.
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Mark Modoski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LCADC, DBT-C, CAMS II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.
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Asha Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Let's be honest. Most of us have something that we could use additional help navigating. I'm passionate about providing support to teens and adults looking to gain awareness, understanding, and skills to manage life changes, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and PTSD. My clients describe wanting to see sustainable change in their lives and are open to challenging their beliefs and disrupting current behavioral patterns to achieve that change. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with populations who are marginalized including racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities.
Let's be honest. Most of us have something that we could use additional help navigating. I'm passionate about providing support to teens and adults looking to gain awareness, understanding, and skills to manage life changes, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and PTSD. My clients describe wanting to see sustainable change in their lives and are open to challenging their beliefs and disrupting current behavioral patterns to achieve that change. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with populations who are marginalized including racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities.
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Desire Lines Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you and your partner are on an unchosen or changing path and you need a therapist to help you navigate new territory.
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you and your partner are on an unchosen or changing path and you need a therapist to help you navigate new territory.
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Finding a therapist who fits for you is challenging; you are not just seeking a service, you are starting a relationship. This can seem like a frightening proposition; but it is also an opportunity! Rarely in life do you enter a relationship with the expectation that you will need to be vulnerable or that you will be able to explore the dynamics of how you interact with the other person directly and frankly. Clients who are interested in exploring these dynamics or in learning strategies to cope with the challenges of day-to-day life are the ones who benefit most from my therapeutic approach.
Finding a therapist who fits for you is challenging; you are not just seeking a service, you are starting a relationship. This can seem like a frightening proposition; but it is also an opportunity! Rarely in life do you enter a relationship with the expectation that you will need to be vulnerable or that you will be able to explore the dynamics of how you interact with the other person directly and frankly. Clients who are interested in exploring these dynamics or in learning strategies to cope with the challenges of day-to-day life are the ones who benefit most from my therapeutic approach.
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Renee Hoeckel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
We have all struggled with something in our lives, and all too often we are kept busy by the stressors and demands of everyday life. Therapy can be a space to take pause and work to understand our individual challenges. As a psychodynamically trained therapist, I can help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain insight into "stuck points" that you may be facing.
We have all struggled with something in our lives, and all too often we are kept busy by the stressors and demands of everyday life. Therapy can be a space to take pause and work to understand our individual challenges. As a psychodynamically trained therapist, I can help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain insight into "stuck points" that you may be facing.
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We are a specialty practice that provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for children (ages 8+) adolescents & adults. We treat a range of Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & related concerns (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania).
We are a specialty practice that provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for children (ages 8+) adolescents & adults. We treat a range of Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & related concerns (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania).
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Amy Haesler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.
I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.
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Chandra Niklewski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It's alright if you don't like me. I just want you to be okay. If making you FEEL better means enabling you to continue behaviors that can take away your ability to BE better, I'm not interested. You don't need a friend or a cheerleader. You need an advocate who will stand up against the one person who has consistently gotten in your way and also holds the power to make changes to get you to a good outcome! Hint: It's you. I'd rather you tell me off and be truly content than to think I'm nice but stay in the rough spot you're in that led you to seek out help in the first place.
It's alright if you don't like me. I just want you to be okay. If making you FEEL better means enabling you to continue behaviors that can take away your ability to BE better, I'm not interested. You don't need a friend or a cheerleader. You need an advocate who will stand up against the one person who has consistently gotten in your way and also holds the power to make changes to get you to a good outcome! Hint: It's you. I'd rather you tell me off and be truly content than to think I'm nice but stay in the rough spot you're in that led you to seek out help in the first place.
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Shannon Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, RPT™
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist in the state of Maryland, a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, and in training to become a AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I assist individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational difficulties, school challenges, and compulsive behavior to build upon self-empowerment and strong family connections. If our appointment times do not align, there may be another clinician at my practice with your desired appointment time.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist in the state of Maryland, a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, and in training to become a AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I assist individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational difficulties, school challenges, and compulsive behavior to build upon self-empowerment and strong family connections. If our appointment times do not align, there may be another clinician at my practice with your desired appointment time.
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Newly licensed in Virginia! Fall is the perfect season for positive change. Often we are successful in one area of our life but feel that another area is not going as well as we would like. Finding balance can leave us feeling overwhelmed. While we are all the experts on our own lives, sometimes we need the perspective of another person in order to see ourselves more clearly. Helping to better understand yourself and the strengths you already possess can lead to positive change which ideally will result in living a more authentic, balanced, and enriching life. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your challenges.
Newly licensed in Virginia! Fall is the perfect season for positive change. Often we are successful in one area of our life but feel that another area is not going as well as we would like. Finding balance can leave us feeling overwhelmed. While we are all the experts on our own lives, sometimes we need the perspective of another person in order to see ourselves more clearly. Helping to better understand yourself and the strengths you already possess can lead to positive change which ideally will result in living a more authentic, balanced, and enriching life. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore your challenges.
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