Self Esteem Therapists in Hagerstown, MD

Functional, yet you struggle with underlying feelings of anxiety, stress, low self esteem, imposter syndrome, and depression as a result? I have worked 15 years in the psychology field both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have never regretted this experience and use it to bolster my belief that my clients can overcome their struggles and obstacles given the right tools and help.

Feeling stuck? Struggling to live authentically and find balance? Life's challenges, like worry and sadness, can disrupt daily routines and make tasks like work or school seem insurmountable. You might feel low energy, lack of motivation, overwhelming sadness, or uncontrollable worry. Current situations may trigger memories of past events such as accidents, bullying, abuse, or loss. Through a holistic lens, I help you rewrite your narrative, addressing these challenges to support your journey toward living authentically and finding true happiness.

My name is Elisabeth, Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the state of Minnesota. I have over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and groups in various therapeutic settings. At Embrace Your Truth Counseling Services, LLC the goal is to provide a culturally competent, safe, and confidential space. My passion has always been to support those who are in need economically, socially, and/or mentally.

I help people break cycles and patterns that no longer serve them so that they can live a life that aligns with their values. If you are looking for increased understanding of yourself or coping skills to help you navigate the stressors of an ever changing world, I got you! I use a trauma informed systems approach to help you unpack, unlearn, and heal. I have additional expertise treating adults with ADHD.

An ideal client is someone who is a good fit for my services, who I enjoy working with, and who is likely to benefit from therapy. They generally share my values, beliefs, and goals and feel comfortable working with me.

My ideal client would be a mom or wife, an individual who does not have any coping skills and blames themselves for things that are out of their control, such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, lack of motivation, & no insight in their situation. Their needs would be support, empathy, understanding, and active listening. They have goals to work on themselves, improve communication skills, increase coping skills, and alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. The client would want to change and work on themselves to become better and stronger individuals for themselves & their families.

I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.

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.

It can be hard going through life stressors alone but therapy can help to process hurts, form coping strategies, and take steps toward feeling better. I work with adults 21+ on anxiety, depression (not suicidal ideation), OCD, panic disorder, life changes, self-esteem, grief, etc. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavior Therapy to get you the results you're looking for. I want to encourage you - it is possible to feel better and therapy can help. What are you looking for in a therapist? Message me to see if we're a good fit (email is best). Or book with me now by clicking on my website.

Are you stuck in a cycle of wake up, go to work, come home, cook dinner, take care of your family, attempt to sleep and can’t because your brain just won’t turn off? Then wake up even more exhausted than the day before…just to do it all over again. Imagine loving your life because you have found your passion, your drive, your worth. You are living your life fearlessly! You have a relationship that fulfills you, a rocking support system, and most importantly—you love you! Because you’re an awesome fearless woman, who just got stuck along the way. Together we can help you find your way back.

I enjoy helping women from all walks of life build up their self worth so that they can love themselves, overcome any major life transition, and learn how to manage their emotions and stress. Famous words I live by are “ Stay true to you because there is only one YOU!”

“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.

Ideally, I try to create a comfortable environment so that the client can feel a connection. I realize that one of the hardest things to do as a person, is to admit that you need to talk a problem through with someone outside of your circle of family and friends. When meeting with the client, I try to distinguish where they are and go above and beyond to make the therapeutic process a success.

Life is full of changes, wanted and unwanted! I am here to help with anything that may arise. Sometimes our minds are not always helpful and I would enjoy the opportunity to be a part of the positive changes that occur to conquering those negative thoughts that can come up. The goal is to continue growth throughout life and I would love to be a part of the support system to make positive changes.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxious thoughts? Are the trials of everyday life trapping you in a cycle of depression? Maybe you are having a hard time processing a traumatic event that has happened to you? You are not alone, and you do not have to continue struggling. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere that allows you to express yourself openly and freely. As a client of mine, I will help you work through whatever it is you are currently experiencing and help you work towards a happier tomorrow. Due to availability, assigned professional may differ from professional pictures.

25 (+) Years of Dedicated & Compassionate Individual, Family & Group Psycho-Therapeutic, Trauma & Bereavement Counseling. Servicing Geratrics, Adults, Adolescents & Children. I am Licensed to Practice in the following States: District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? There is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing

Welcome! Making the decision to look for support is not an easy one, but I am glad you have taken the first step. My name is Anne Jenkins (Lawrence). My path has always brought me to a place where I was able to collaborate and assist in the process of healing from trauma. I am also experienced in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders; supporting persons who are members of the neurodivergent population navigate their experiences; supporting individuals who are discovering their gender identity and/or sexual identity as well as persons navigating change, grief and loss.

I have over 19 years of experience counseling and assisting others through various challenges. I am an LCPC- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. We all face challenges in our lives that we could use some assistance from a counselor to cope with. That is what I am here for..... to lend an attentive listening ear followed with compassionate support and creative solutions. You do not have to go through it alone. Contact me so we can get you feeling better soon.