Therapists in Hagerstown, MD
Dr. Stephanie McGraw
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742 (Online Only)
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
David J Cruzan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, SRT, CSAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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.
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.
Garrett Marple - Counseling On Call
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21740 (Online Only)
Hey there! My name is Garrett and I am a therapist but also a mirror. I help clients examine how their learned negative thought patterns create their life outcomes and perspectives. I utilize a combination of CBT and solution-based modalities to help clients understand themselves and make changes for the better. Our sessions together will be a collaborative non judgmental space for you to work through your healing journey! My goal is for you to build the confidence and resilience needed to handle life’s ups and downs. I look forward to meeting you.
Hey there! My name is Garrett and I am a therapist but also a mirror. I help clients examine how their learned negative thought patterns create their life outcomes and perspectives. I utilize a combination of CBT and solution-based modalities to help clients understand themselves and make changes for the better. Our sessions together will be a collaborative non judgmental space for you to work through your healing journey! My goal is for you to build the confidence and resilience needed to handle life’s ups and downs. I look forward to meeting you.
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As a foreign-born immigrant from Bulgaria, I work especially well with people from collectivistic cultures like my own. If you desire a transformation in your life, I offer supportive skills balanced with authentic and collaborative techniques aimed at identifying patterns that keep you from showing up as your best self. I offer a fresh take on therapy that balances evidence-based strategies with grounding mind/body approaches.
As a foreign-born immigrant from Bulgaria, I work especially well with people from collectivistic cultures like my own. If you desire a transformation in your life, I offer supportive skills balanced with authentic and collaborative techniques aimed at identifying patterns that keep you from showing up as your best self. I offer a fresh take on therapy that balances evidence-based strategies with grounding mind/body approaches.
Joanne Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Smithsburg, MD 21783 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Joanne. I firmly believe that you possess the inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles, and my role is to be your companion on this path to healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, identify patterns that may be overwhelming you, and work collaboratively towards meaningful change and personal growth.
Hello, my name is Joanne. I firmly believe that you possess the inner strength and resilience to overcome obstacles, and my role is to be your companion on this path to healing and self-discovery. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life, identify patterns that may be overwhelming you, and work collaboratively towards meaningful change and personal growth.
Online Therapists
Lisa Carrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief Recovery Method Specialist with nearly ten years of experience working with people of all ages with varying backgrounds and challenges. I have experience treating a wide range of client concerns including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, crisis due to major life changes, and relationship problems. My areas of greatest expertise include perinatal mental health (conception through postpartum/beyond) grief and loss (including perinatal loss of any kind), trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties and parenting challenges especially with young children age 0-5.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief Recovery Method Specialist with nearly ten years of experience working with people of all ages with varying backgrounds and challenges. I have experience treating a wide range of client concerns including anxiety, depression, sleep issues, crisis due to major life changes, and relationship problems. My areas of greatest expertise include perinatal mental health (conception through postpartum/beyond) grief and loss (including perinatal loss of any kind), trauma/PTSD, attachment difficulties and parenting challenges especially with young children age 0-5.
I have produced 15 Creative Visualization recordings on Mindfulness, Dream & Sleep, Enhancing Relationships, Healing Pain & Illness, Centering & Weight Loss.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
I have produced 15 Creative Visualization recordings on Mindfulness, Dream & Sleep, Enhancing Relationships, Healing Pain & Illness, Centering & Weight Loss.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
Linda Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your struggles are valid. Do you feel like you don't want to be a burden to others by sharing your feelings or talking about trauma that happened so long ago? Do you lay up at night replaying events from that day because you think you upset someone? If you are exhausted from lacking good boundaries, find yourself triggered into emotional outbursts, dealing with shame, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks or self-doubt, I want to walk with you through the weird, embarrassing, and painful parts of your life so that you can discover comfort, acceptance, hope and strategies to reduce the power that your triggers have over you.
Your struggles are valid. Do you feel like you don't want to be a burden to others by sharing your feelings or talking about trauma that happened so long ago? Do you lay up at night replaying events from that day because you think you upset someone? If you are exhausted from lacking good boundaries, find yourself triggered into emotional outbursts, dealing with shame, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks or self-doubt, I want to walk with you through the weird, embarrassing, and painful parts of your life so that you can discover comfort, acceptance, hope and strategies to reduce the power that your triggers have over you.
Erin Henley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LICSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cabin John, MD 20818
I specialize in trauma, insomnia, nightmare disorder, eating disorders, and attachment wounds.
Are you struggling to change? Do you feel trapped by depression, anxiety, traumatic memories, and self-loathing? Do these worries keep you awake at night? You are brave for seeking help for yourself or your loved one. I would be honored to join your struggle and guide you to healing.
I specialize in trauma, insomnia, nightmare disorder, eating disorders, and attachment wounds.
Are you struggling to change? Do you feel trapped by depression, anxiety, traumatic memories, and self-loathing? Do these worries keep you awake at night? You are brave for seeking help for yourself or your loved one. I would be honored to join your struggle and guide you to healing.
Nancy Ruth Goldblatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
My special interests include learning differences, sleep disorders, and chronic medical problems.
Have you been carrying too many burdens for too long? Do you feel like Sisyphus, pushing a boulder up a mountain, and just when you are close to the top you lose momentum and slide back down and have to start again? Do you wonder why?
My special interests include learning differences, sleep disorders, and chronic medical problems.
Have you been carrying too many burdens for too long? Do you feel like Sisyphus, pushing a boulder up a mountain, and just when you are close to the top you lose momentum and slide back down and have to start again? Do you wonder why?
I specialize in female and maternal mental health and have received training in: infertility, miscarriage, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, menopausal transition, sleep disorders, grief and loss.
Greetings! Finding a therapist can be an intimidating experience and you are taking the hard step - the first one. In our therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe space to explore your struggles, recognize that you are not alone, and support you on your journey. Your feelings and experiences are valid and matter. I see adults (18+) who are facing a variety of challenges throughout the lifespan, particularly during times of transition, grief and loss. I work with you to identify and empower your own unique strengths and instill a sense of hope. From me you can expect authenticity, warmth, and reliability.
I specialize in female and maternal mental health and have received training in: infertility, miscarriage, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, menopausal transition, sleep disorders, grief and loss.
Greetings! Finding a therapist can be an intimidating experience and you are taking the hard step - the first one. In our therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe space to explore your struggles, recognize that you are not alone, and support you on your journey. Your feelings and experiences are valid and matter. I see adults (18+) who are facing a variety of challenges throughout the lifespan, particularly during times of transition, grief and loss. I work with you to identify and empower your own unique strengths and instill a sense of hope. From me you can expect authenticity, warmth, and reliability.
Kelly Streit
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Hi, I am Kelly. I'm an action-oriented trauma therapist that helps people feel the way they would like to feel. If your childhood was especially painful, you want to feel differently and you're ready for change, setting boundaries feels difficult and you feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day tasks, I am the therapist for you. I'm skilled in assisting adults ages 24+, who are experiencing challenges related to parenting guilt, anxiety, insomnia, grief, phobias, as well as have a special interest in PTSD, childhood trauma and working with veterans.
Hi, I am Kelly. I'm an action-oriented trauma therapist that helps people feel the way they would like to feel. If your childhood was especially painful, you want to feel differently and you're ready for change, setting boundaries feels difficult and you feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day tasks, I am the therapist for you. I'm skilled in assisting adults ages 24+, who are experiencing challenges related to parenting guilt, anxiety, insomnia, grief, phobias, as well as have a special interest in PTSD, childhood trauma and working with veterans.
Adrian S Hosler
Counselor, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Do you feel stuck in a cycle of Anxiety and or Depression? Do you want help getting unstuck? Are you experiencing insomnia? Do you turn to your eating disorder to cope? Adrian can help! She believes by externalizing our problems, we start to get free from their grip on us and have the power to reshape relationships with ourselves and others in our lives. Find freedom from problem-saturated stories and make room to prioritize your values and grow tolerance for distress. You can unhook from rigid patterns and learn more sustainable ways to accept and cope with challenges.
Accepting New Carefirst BCBS and Anthem Patients! Do you feel stuck in a cycle of Anxiety and or Depression? Do you want help getting unstuck? Are you experiencing insomnia? Do you turn to your eating disorder to cope? Adrian can help! She believes by externalizing our problems, we start to get free from their grip on us and have the power to reshape relationships with ourselves and others in our lives. Find freedom from problem-saturated stories and make room to prioritize your values and grow tolerance for distress. You can unhook from rigid patterns and learn more sustainable ways to accept and cope with challenges.
Your struggles are unique and complex. As a psychologist my aim is to help you explore your personal narratives and to understand how your past is affecting your present and keeping you from fulfilling your values. Whether you are experiencing difficulty with relationships, life events, healing from trauma, or simply don't find yourself enjoying your life as you once did, I will help you feel grounded while we gain a non-judgmental perspective on your struggles and put our minds together to strategize ways forward. I specialize in treatments for trauma, depression, anxiety, job stress, insomnia, and relationship issues.
Your struggles are unique and complex. As a psychologist my aim is to help you explore your personal narratives and to understand how your past is affecting your present and keeping you from fulfilling your values. Whether you are experiencing difficulty with relationships, life events, healing from trauma, or simply don't find yourself enjoying your life as you once did, I will help you feel grounded while we gain a non-judgmental perspective on your struggles and put our minds together to strategize ways forward. I specialize in treatments for trauma, depression, anxiety, job stress, insomnia, and relationship issues.
I provide psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens experiencing anxiety (separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
I provide psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens experiencing anxiety (separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
Candice Peggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Work stress, worries, sleep issues, emptiness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting support, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to create health and healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. Let's find your voice, build your unique strengths, connect with others (and your dreams), and make long-lasting changes.
Work stress, worries, sleep issues, emptiness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting support, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to create health and healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. Let's find your voice, build your unique strengths, connect with others (and your dreams), and make long-lasting changes.
Dr. Chango-James specializes in the treatment of anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Trichotillomania, Excoriation), trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain. Additionally, she is trained to work with couples and families experiencing relationship and communication challenges. She typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Chango-James believes in the importance of providing empirically supported treatments that fit the individual needs of each patient and integrating evidence-based approaches and scientific research into her psychotherapy practice.
Dr. Chango-James specializes in the treatment of anxiety (OCD, GAD, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Trichotillomania, Excoriation), trauma and PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain. Additionally, she is trained to work with couples and families experiencing relationship and communication challenges. She typically works with late adolescents and adults from a variety of backgrounds. Dr. Chango-James believes in the importance of providing empirically supported treatments that fit the individual needs of each patient and integrating evidence-based approaches and scientific research into her psychotherapy practice.
Additionally, I specialize in coping/adjustment to chronic medical conditions and sleep problems (all ages), and completed a 2 year-post-doctoral fellowship in focused on those areas.
My goal is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and easily accessible treatment that gives immediate support and direction. My approach is very open, warm, non-judgmental and highly collaborative. I work with children, adolescents, and adults individually and through family-based therapy. I treat anxiety and mood-related concerns, support issues related to adjustment/coping and life transitions, enhance self-esteem and assertiveness, address academic and behavioral concerns, target eating problems, and provide parenting guidance.
Additionally, I specialize in coping/adjustment to chronic medical conditions and sleep problems (all ages), and completed a 2 year-post-doctoral fellowship in focused on those areas.
My goal is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and easily accessible treatment that gives immediate support and direction. My approach is very open, warm, non-judgmental and highly collaborative. I work with children, adolescents, and adults individually and through family-based therapy. I treat anxiety and mood-related concerns, support issues related to adjustment/coping and life transitions, enhance self-esteem and assertiveness, address academic and behavioral concerns, target eating problems, and provide parenting guidance.
Minali Sharma
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change! Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change! Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
Annie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Cabin John, MD 20818
In my practice, I help teens and adults work through problems with insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
Are you lying in bed at night with racing thoughts? Do you have trouble letting go of stress from your day? Are you having trouble falling asleep or do you wake up multiple times overnight? Are you replaying old memories from the past? Or maybe you have had chronic pain for years and you can't find relief. If you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain, I am glad you're here. Dealing with these problems can be challenging but you can heal if you have the right tools. I use clinically proven techniques like EMDR, CBT for insomnia, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and other brain-based strategies.
In my practice, I help teens and adults work through problems with insomnia, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain.
Are you lying in bed at night with racing thoughts? Do you have trouble letting go of stress from your day? Are you having trouble falling asleep or do you wake up multiple times overnight? Are you replaying old memories from the past? Or maybe you have had chronic pain for years and you can't find relief. If you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain, I am glad you're here. Dealing with these problems can be challenging but you can heal if you have the right tools. I use clinically proven techniques like EMDR, CBT for insomnia, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and other brain-based strategies.
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.