Therapists in Hanover, MD

I am an out and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community! I am also a pagan therapist who enjoys utilizing tarot, crystals, and brainspotting in my practice. The question I get asked the most is, "isn't pagan evil?" The easy answer is no; pagan is a term used for anyone who does not subscribe to a "traditional" religion. I prefer nature-based practices, and while I am open to working with anyone, I enjoy working with those who are open-minded and looking for a new experience with therapy. If you have questions send me an email I would love to discuss incorporating alternative therapies.

You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life. I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD that affects your ability to function in your relationships, your work, and all the things you need to do to get through the daily grind? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed, wondering if there's even a light at the end of the tunnel? Do you ever wonder if life really can get better? Many people are struggling with anxiety and depression. Others are trying to overcome childhood abuse and trauma, and still others are trying to overcome the shame and frustration of constantly struggling with accomplishing their day-to-day tasks. I believe that there is hope for a better life.

Through a collaborative approach, I work with each client to identify strengths and resources. I believe it is also important to increase awareness of unhealthy patterns that may have have lead you to therapy. Building a trusting environment is crucial to the therapeutic process and my goal is to create an atmosphere of understanding, compassion and acceptance. I work with a wide variety of clients on various issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, and substance abuse. I strive to help clients increase self-acceptance and cultivate hope that they have the capacity to live healthier lives.

I want to warmly congratulate you on looking into therapy. It takes courage and honesty to reach out for help, and the results can be life changing! One of the most important aspects in this work is developing a strong therapeutic alliance. I work towards developing this with you by bringing empathy, non-judgmental curiosity, warmth, as well as some humor into our sessions.

Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.

We Are Now Accepting New Clients!- Welcome! Here's to taking the time to seek out something to benefit you today. The fact that you are here, regardless of whether or not you choose to begin, continue, or pause your therapy journey already informs us greatly about your strengths. Finding someone you trust to begin sharing your story with may seem like an overwhelming task in the midst of an already overwhelming situation. You have likely long ago developed a series of creative coping skills, whether truly helpful or not, to pull you through what you have already survived. Maybe they're not working as well as they used to anymore.

Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Experiencing more fatigue and burn out? Feeling like you are unable to lean on your support system? Ready to invest time into yourself? If you answered any of these questions with "yes" or have been looking for an authentic counselor, it may be time for you to reach out. And I hope that we can collaborate together on your journey.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad, know that reaching out for help is the first step towards healing. I understand that stressors, losses and transitions can easily become overwhelming, and I can help you address the anxiety and negativity brought on during challenging times. My training in trauma, grief & loss, cultural diversity and spirituality provides me with tools to help you explore what may be compounding or affecting your difficulties. I have particular interest in helping women address unique challenges complicated by societal expectations, multiple roles, and life cycle changes.

What makes the biggest impact on your experience of therapy? Connecting with a good-fit therapist. I work with folks who have invested in therapy for years, sometimes decades, but who haven't experienced significant change in their relationships, their ways of operating, their stress levels, etc... So if you're motivated to gain insight into your stuck places, experiment with new ways of thinking, acting, and relating, and experience real growth, let's connect.

My clients are adults, usually midlife or older. They come to me for help with a variety of issues, including: life transitions, parenting, caregiving, or relationship difficulties, mental distress such as depression or anxiety, alcohol or drug problems, or a desire to resolve past traumas. I am comfortable and experienced with clients who want to strengthen their own spiritual resources in therapy and welcome diversity of all kinds.

Trauma affects people in unique ways. It can present as depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety or PTSD. There is no “right way” to respond to trauma. If your life is being negatively impacted by your experiences, you are worthy of the chance to heal and make strides towards wholeness and peace. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. I believe in the power of resilience and the importance of creating a safe space for you. For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.

I’m Marjorie, a licensed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience specializing in trauma and stress recovery. I employ a range of modalities including Brainspotting, EMDR, SE, Narrative Therapy, and DBT. At SOL, I serve in a dual capacity, providing clinical supervision to therapists and delivering direct psychotherapy to clients, thereby fostering an environment rich in deep healing and professional growth. My holistic approach incorporates innovative practices that enhance rest and recovery.

We all deserve to feel safe and secure in our daily lives; confident and calm in our social interactions. So many of us suffer from life altering or traumatic events which create barriers from living our full potential.

The journey to parenthood can be a scary and isolating time. Societal stigma, limited access to maternal health services, economic hardships and absence of 'a Village' all contribute to an increased sense of anxiety and depression during the perinatal time period. For this reason, mental health and patient advocacy services are more needed than ever during this transitionary period in life. Based on her own experiences with infertility and prenatal loss, Rebecca has become driven to provide empathetic, trauma informed care to individuals going through all stages of parenthood ranging from pre-conception to postpartum parenting.

At Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC, we’re committed to providing you and your loved ones with exceptional care in a compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Located at the National Harbor, Changing Tides Counseling & Behavioral Health LLC provides a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment to provide client's the best individualized care. We make an effort to make sure you always feel welcome and at ease. Whether you’re coming in for individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy or for crisis care, our dedicated team of professionals have the skills and resources to manage your mental health needs.

Do you struggle with intense emotions including anger, sadness, or shame? Feelings of chronic emptiness, numbness, or existential dread? Do you struggle with impulses or destructive behavior? Feeling out of sync with others or the world? Trauma from childhood attachment wounds, abuse and neglect, chronic invalidation, and loss can manifest in difficult to understand intense emotional states, numbness, or destructive behaviors. We can carry shame around these experiences, yet often any of our present struggles can best be understood as adaptations to trauma or loss that helped us survive.

Are you a caretaker experiencing depression, stress or resentment towards your loved one? Have you been actively using substances or had a recent slip in use after years of being in recovery? Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or caloric restriction? Are you in need of emotional support after terminating a pregnancy? Has something occurred that caused you to start anew? Do you need a supportive ear that will listen and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings? Are you seeking skills to help you cope with everyday issues? Asking for help can be scary, but trying to go it alone can be even scarier.

We are a team of 10 amazing professionals dedicated to helping our clients transform their lives and become the best versions of themselves. We are all skilled to work as generalists treating depression, anxiety and life transitions and have both adult and child specialists on our team. Our include specialties include trauma, substance abuse, grief, perfectionism, women's issues, parenting skills, social anxiety, religious trauma, Brainspotting, OCD, marriage and family therapy, behavioral issues, academic issues, shyness, living with a chronic illness, first responders, immigrants, college students/young adults and more!