Women's Issues Therapists in Frederick, MD

Relationships are hard work! I am here to help you and your partner(s) through common struggles such as infidelity recovery, desire discrepancies and other bedroom issues, communication barriers, co-parenting challenges, emotional intimacy, re-connection, financial concerns, discernment/separation and much more. I also help individuals with sexual dysfunction, distressing compulsions and/or attraction, and pornography addiction. My goal as your counselor is to help you and your partner(s) get to your desired level of connection, intimacy, and communication.

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.

Greetings, I am Ms. Hughes and if you are seeking a therapist to journey along side you as you evolve into an authentic version of yourself, please contact me, I am willing. The following summary describes my experiences to assist you with achieving the above stated endeavor. I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over fifteen years of work helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, regulation of emotions, impulsive behaviors and processing traumatic events. I am a seasoned therapist in the helping profession and have helped children, families and couples.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, located in Frederick, Maryland. I offer teletherapy services across the state of Maryland. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and relationship issues.

Eboni Clipper is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) emphasizing working with adolescents, and adults. Eboni has a passion for helping others and works to provide a safe, warm, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic atmosphere. Eboni believes in the idea of self-determination. She works with individuals to become self-aware, learn assertiveness, use creativity to problem solve, and establish self-advocacy skills. Eboni utilizes a client-centered therapeutic framework that encourages individuals to take charge of their lives, set goals, evaluate options, and make positive and impactful life choices.

By arriving to this page you are taking a courageous step toward healing. I want you to know that life can and will get easier. You probably need a bit of support with managing life as a mom. We all do! I specialize in supporting your mental health and wellness throughout preconception, fertility challenges, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. You do not need to suffer alone with grief, anxiety or depression.

Are you feeling like life keeps throwing unexpected curve balls? There may be some challenges or changes that are feeling hard to manage alone. I believe that one key aspect to positive change and growth stems from a strong therapeutic alliance. I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor practicing with Chesapeake Mental Health Colloboratibe. My specialties include working with college students, adolescents and adults. I work from an array of therapeutic theories based on what will be the best fit for your needs. I have experience working with grief, life transitions, school related issues, etc.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adolescents (12+), adults and families by providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore life’s challenges. With over 15 years of experience, I use an eclectic therapeutic style incorporating interventions from multiple therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is an integral part of helping my clients to achieve personal growth, improve awareness and gain insight into patterns of emotional issues.

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.

Do you feel out of sorts? Do you have thoughts or emotions you're not sure how to navigate? If you feel alone and distressed, yet want to move closer to your true self, therapy is a safe place to do this. I'd love to come alongside you, normalize your experiences, reduce distress, and help you discover, make space for, and embrace your true self. My main experience is treating anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, ministry/other burnout, spiritual abuse, and past trauma/abuse. I also love integrating Christian faith into therapy when desired. I provide supervision for LGPC's in Maryland as well!

Have you been in therapy before and it wasn't the best fit? Is this your first time searching for a therapist for yourself or for a loved one? Not sure if your stress in life is “enough” to need therapy? Good therapy is built on a relationship of warmth, empathy, and authenticity. Life can be tough and it can be beneficial to have a therapist who really "gets you" by your side to navigate difficult times. Not all therapy sessions must be intense and serious! I can help you embrace the strengths you innately possess to have joy, laughter, and contentment in life.

You can be happy and healthy! I believe there is power and potential in all of us for healing and growth. Therapy can be hard work and it can also be a shelter in the storm. Together we will work through old patterns, shame, trauma, fear, insecurities, etc.. Through deepening self-awareness, compassion and acceptance, you will be able to take better care of yourself and others, set heathy boundaries, and have deeper relationships. We will work to accept and let go of what holds you back so you can live more authentically and make the most of this life. Your story has indeed shaped you but you get to decide how the rest of it goes.

Doing the inner work doesn't have to be an isolated journey. I honor the vital relationship between client and therapist and recognize the privilege of being invited into your story. With a curious and non-judgmental stance, I welcome clients from all backgrounds. I believe that laughter is an essential element of the therapeutic process, but most importantly, I am here to listen. Counseling is an aspect of healthy living that can help restore balance and grounding. The process can be exhilarating, challenging, and profoundly rewarding as you gain clarity through increased awareness. Sessions honor needs and comfort level.

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." (Viktor Frankl) Many of those I work with are dealing with issues of grief and loss. Others suffer from addictions and desire to embark on a recovery path, or love someone with addictions and need to learn how to take care of themselves. Many are journeying through resolving trauma, anxiety, stress or depression issues. Regardless of your pain, I am invested in your growth, emotional freedom and creating your wellness plan.

Are you struggling aligning your upbringing with your authentic self? Do you long for emotional support and a feeling of peace? I have a special interest in helping people, aged 18-50, heal from guilt and anxiety related to religious or spiritual issues. This part of my practice includes helping you sort out complicated family dynamics and questions about where you are on your journey. My other areas of interest include supporting mothers of young and/ or neurodivergent children, issues related to emotional abandonment, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and dealing with life transitions.

Currently, I am only accepting clients who are interested in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). If you have been feeling "stuck" for an extended period of time, have tried traditional therapy and not found any progress, or are suffering from a traumatic event(s) that have left you with PTSD, chronic depression and anxiety, you may be a good candidate for KAP. KAP has shown breakthrough results that can help you find the *release* you've been searching for.

The focus of my work is with individuals, couples, business owners and artists who want to unlock barriers and create pathways to well-being. As a couple, you may come to grow your relationship, whether beginning in crisis or not. You may be looking for answers to spiritual questions--an area of personal and professional interest for me. I am comfortable working with people of all religious or spiritual persuations. Therapy style, pacing and emphasis is designed to fit your individual needs.

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.