Anxiety Therapists in Highland, MD
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Suzanne Lescht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Highland, MD 20777 (Online Only)
Over twenty five years of private practice has helped me understand that my success in providing exceptional counseling for my clients, lies in the ability to customize my therapy techniques, depending on your needs. Whether your issue stems from depression, anxiety, or you have work related, or a relationship problem, I believe that I can help you. Every individual has a story. I look forward to connecting with you, and developing a rapport. Together we can make changes, and hopefully we can improve your life.
Over twenty five years of private practice has helped me understand that my success in providing exceptional counseling for my clients, lies in the ability to customize my therapy techniques, depending on your needs. Whether your issue stems from depression, anxiety, or you have work related, or a relationship problem, I believe that I can help you. Every individual has a story. I look forward to connecting with you, and developing a rapport. Together we can make changes, and hopefully we can improve your life.
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My specialties include anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, behavior difficulties, and social challenges.
Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior all work together and affect our mental health. Although I use treatments backed by research, I believe my relationship with my clients is the foundation of our work together.
My specialties include anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues, behavior difficulties, and social challenges.
Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior all work together and affect our mental health. Although I use treatments backed by research, I believe my relationship with my clients is the foundation of our work together.
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Dr. Alicia Rozycki Online Therapy For Women
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland, MD 20777 (Online Only)
Over thinking, over-doing, overwhelmed? Is doing too much leaving you feeling stressed, trapped, and frustrated? If so, you may in turn have relationship dissatisfaction, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and overall confusion about what choices to make or how to improve the situation. Despite this, you know you’re ready to start experiencing for yourself all that you give away to others. You’re ready to experience greater mental clarity, quality sleep, and contentment. You’re ready to feel more confident in navigating life’s stressors and your relationships. Let’s break this cycle and create your new way of living, by design.
Over thinking, over-doing, overwhelmed? Is doing too much leaving you feeling stressed, trapped, and frustrated? If so, you may in turn have relationship dissatisfaction, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and overall confusion about what choices to make or how to improve the situation. Despite this, you know you’re ready to start experiencing for yourself all that you give away to others. You’re ready to experience greater mental clarity, quality sleep, and contentment. You’re ready to feel more confident in navigating life’s stressors and your relationships. Let’s break this cycle and create your new way of living, by design.
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Feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities, expectations, and chronic stress? Struggling to find balance or where to even begin asking for what you need? Having a hard time maintaining meaningful relationships? Feeling the pressure to constantly perform? Whether it’s a specific event or just life piling up, I can help. Therapy with me blends visual arts with Internal Family Systems parts work to explore your strengths and stuck spots. You might enjoy therapy with me if you’d like to: feel more connected to yourself and others, match your decision making with your values, learn to set healthy boundaries, and achieve work-life balance.
Feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities, expectations, and chronic stress? Struggling to find balance or where to even begin asking for what you need? Having a hard time maintaining meaningful relationships? Feeling the pressure to constantly perform? Whether it’s a specific event or just life piling up, I can help. Therapy with me blends visual arts with Internal Family Systems parts work to explore your strengths and stuck spots. You might enjoy therapy with me if you’d like to: feel more connected to yourself and others, match your decision making with your values, learn to set healthy boundaries, and achieve work-life balance.
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Mario Esposito Faraone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland, MD 20777
The spiritual journey has to be at the heart of our human existence and experience. Why are you here? What is driving you to seek a different approach or answer to concerns or difficulties in your own life? What is your story? Explore the patterns and energies that drive your life. I want to invite you on a journey of self discovery. Find answers to difficult circumstances and challenges in a safe and supportive environment. This is your journey to find your unique answers and possibilities!
The spiritual journey has to be at the heart of our human existence and experience. Why are you here? What is driving you to seek a different approach or answer to concerns or difficulties in your own life? What is your story? Explore the patterns and energies that drive your life. I want to invite you on a journey of self discovery. Find answers to difficult circumstances and challenges in a safe and supportive environment. This is your journey to find your unique answers and possibilities!
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Dr. Farnaz Namin Ph.d.
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA, EQ-i, CCC
Verified Verified
Highland, MD 20777 (Online Only)
Dual trained in clinical psychology and I/O psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma & live fulfilled lives with love & hope. You may be struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, amidst a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness or, caretaking a loved one with mental illness. You may want to talk through your experiences or to strategize. This may be exactly what you need to make that world of difference.
Dual trained in clinical psychology and I/O psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma & live fulfilled lives with love & hope. You may be struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, amidst a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness or, caretaking a loved one with mental illness. You may want to talk through your experiences or to strategize. This may be exactly what you need to make that world of difference.
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Katherine Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Highland, MD 20777 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, angry, anxious, or depressed? Are you having difficulty keeping up with our constantly changing world? Do you have a challenging relationship with your partner or family? I’d love to help you, so please give me a call! .
Hello and welcome! Understanding that life is chaotic and everyone has their own experiences, I like to provide a positive space for people to unload and work through their stress in an open, accepting environment. In our sessions, there won’t be judgment about what concerns you’re bringing, instead I offer a safe conversation to support your wellness. I use collaborative approach to explore your day-to-day thoughts and feelings. Through these conversations, I want to help you develop the knowledge and skills for coping with life events.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, angry, anxious, or depressed? Are you having difficulty keeping up with our constantly changing world? Do you have a challenging relationship with your partner or family? I’d love to help you, so please give me a call! .
Hello and welcome! Understanding that life is chaotic and everyone has their own experiences, I like to provide a positive space for people to unload and work through their stress in an open, accepting environment. In our sessions, there won’t be judgment about what concerns you’re bringing, instead I offer a safe conversation to support your wellness. I use collaborative approach to explore your day-to-day thoughts and feelings. Through these conversations, I want to help you develop the knowledge and skills for coping with life events.
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Therapeutic Healing Journey, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029 (Online Only)
I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters degree in Social Work; a concentration on Families and Children; and a sub-concentration of Military Social Work I have experience with adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, coping skills; self esteem and more.
I believe that there is no "perfect therapy" for everyone. I feel that using an eclectic approach drawing from different therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the individuals is the best way to help them through whatever is facing them at that moment.I believe that therapy is fluid not straight forward. I work with each individual by meeting them where they are and helping guide them in the direction they want to go based upon what they are sharing in sessions. No one knows your issues or how to fix them better than you do; I just want to help you along your journey to healing.
I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters degree in Social Work; a concentration on Families and Children; and a sub-concentration of Military Social Work I have experience with adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, coping skills; self esteem and more.
I believe that there is no "perfect therapy" for everyone. I feel that using an eclectic approach drawing from different therapeutic approaches based on the needs of the individuals is the best way to help them through whatever is facing them at that moment.I believe that therapy is fluid not straight forward. I work with each individual by meeting them where they are and helping guide them in the direction they want to go based upon what they are sharing in sessions. No one knows your issues or how to fix them better than you do; I just want to help you along your journey to healing.
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Elizabeth H Pilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fulton, MD 20759 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When certain aspects of your life feel unmanageable, entering therapy can be a rewarding journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Do challenges arise repeatedly in personal and professional relationships, especially during times of transition? Therapy is one of the most effective ways to improve relationships with others by exploring and strengthening a trusting relationship with Self. Often, my clients experience a significant reduction in anxiety, an improvement in communication, and effective problem resolution.
When certain aspects of your life feel unmanageable, entering therapy can be a rewarding journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Do challenges arise repeatedly in personal and professional relationships, especially during times of transition? Therapy is one of the most effective ways to improve relationships with others by exploring and strengthening a trusting relationship with Self. Often, my clients experience a significant reduction in anxiety, an improvement in communication, and effective problem resolution.
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Bethesda Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21029 (Online Only)
Sometimes life can feel very difficult. It can be hard to handle big emotions on your own. Bethesda Therapy would like to help! We are a group practice serving clients in MD, DC, VA & SC. We specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss and couples therapy. We serve clients age 12+. Everyone’s path to mental wellness is different. That’s why we offer treatment designed to meet your unique needs. Our skilled clinicians are ready to guide and support you through your healing process. We are committed to helping you discover your route to a life that’s happier, healthier, and deeply fulfilling.
Sometimes life can feel very difficult. It can be hard to handle big emotions on your own. Bethesda Therapy would like to help! We are a group practice serving clients in MD, DC, VA & SC. We specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, grief/loss and couples therapy. We serve clients age 12+. Everyone’s path to mental wellness is different. That’s why we offer treatment designed to meet your unique needs. Our skilled clinicians are ready to guide and support you through your healing process. We are committed to helping you discover your route to a life that’s happier, healthier, and deeply fulfilling.
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Barbara M Polonsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fulton, MD 20759 (Online Only)
With so many therapists to choose from, you're probably visiting my profile because you're struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety- the result of difficult life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth of a child, job stress, or relationship conflicts. Depression and anxiety can impair your ability to function at work and at home-compromising your interpersonal relationships as well. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths, reaching their maximum potential, achieving success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing.
With so many therapists to choose from, you're probably visiting my profile because you're struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety- the result of difficult life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth of a child, job stress, or relationship conflicts. Depression and anxiety can impair your ability to function at work and at home-compromising your interpersonal relationships as well. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths, reaching their maximum potential, achieving success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing.
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If you are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety from past or ongoing difficulties (such as school/work stress, friendship/relationship problems, bullying, or family dynamics), I can help you process and problem-solve your experiences and offer a path forward. This includes learning coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as examining thought and behavior patterns. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them be the best version of themselves by helping them to identify their goals and to leverage their strengths to meet those goals.
If you are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety from past or ongoing difficulties (such as school/work stress, friendship/relationship problems, bullying, or family dynamics), I can help you process and problem-solve your experiences and offer a path forward. This includes learning coping skills and interpersonal effectiveness, as well as examining thought and behavior patterns. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help them be the best version of themselves by helping them to identify their goals and to leverage their strengths to meet those goals.
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Amanda Garratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21029
Let me help you break the cycle of anxiety.
Your anxiety just won’t go away! Every day you’re plagued with incessant what-ifs and worries about what others think. The constant striving for perfection is exhausting, as is that judgmental voice in your head that keeps telling you what you did wrong or how you’re not enough. You can’t remember the last time you had a full night’s sleep. You have tried everything, and nothing has helped. Your brain just won’t stop, and if someone tells you to “relax” one more time, you’ll lose it.
Let me help you break the cycle of anxiety.
Your anxiety just won’t go away! Every day you’re plagued with incessant what-ifs and worries about what others think. The constant striving for perfection is exhausting, as is that judgmental voice in your head that keeps telling you what you did wrong or how you’re not enough. You can’t remember the last time you had a full night’s sleep. You have tried everything, and nothing has helped. Your brain just won’t stop, and if someone tells you to “relax” one more time, you’ll lose it.
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Some of my areas of practice include mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment disorders, and relationship conflicts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength-based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
Some of my areas of practice include mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment disorders, and relationship conflicts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength-based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
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I employ evidence-based treatment approaches to support individuals with a range of commonly associated symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (anxiety, guilt, fear, panic, shame, sleep deprivation, mental block, difficulty concentrating).
I work with adolescence and adults with a history of trauma related to mental, physical, and sexual abuse. I understand individuals with a history of trauma often struggle to make sense of the experience and face obstacles that make it difficult to heal.
I employ evidence-based treatment approaches to support individuals with a range of commonly associated symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (anxiety, guilt, fear, panic, shame, sleep deprivation, mental block, difficulty concentrating).
I work with adolescence and adults with a history of trauma related to mental, physical, and sexual abuse. I understand individuals with a history of trauma often struggle to make sense of the experience and face obstacles that make it difficult to heal.
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Overthinking Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Fulton, MD 20759 (Online Only)
Overthinking Wellness specializes in exploring, treating, and managing anxiety, ADHD/autism, big life changes, neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, oppositional behaviors, and executive dysfunction.
Overthinking Wellness specializes in exploring, treating, and managing anxiety, ADHD/autism, big life changes, neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, oppositional behaviors, and executive dysfunction.
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Tia Gross is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland who has over 17 years of experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, and relationship issues.
Tia Gross is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland who has over 17 years of experience partnering with adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, women’s issues, and relationship issues.
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Accepting New Clients. Hello, I am Adesola Ogin a dedicated therapist passionate about guiding individuals through life's challenges. With a focus on depression, anxiety, PTSD, family dynamics, grief, and anger issues, I offer compassionate support and evidence-based interventions to empower my clients on their journey to healing and growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and respect for the unique experiences of each individual I work with. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported as they navigate through difficult emotions.
Accepting New Clients. Hello, I am Adesola Ogin a dedicated therapist passionate about guiding individuals through life's challenges. With a focus on depression, anxiety, PTSD, family dynamics, grief, and anger issues, I offer compassionate support and evidence-based interventions to empower my clients on their journey to healing and growth. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and respect for the unique experiences of each individual I work with. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported as they navigate through difficult emotions.
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Najwa Awad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029 (Online Only)
Commonly treated issues include depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflict.
I specialize in the clinical treatment of women, their children and families. Women are unique from any other clinical group and deserve to get individualized services tailored to meet their needs. My goal is to empower women, help alleviate their symptoms and address their personal goals for wellness. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, respected and supported.
Commonly treated issues include depression, anxiety, trauma and family conflict.
I specialize in the clinical treatment of women, their children and families. Women are unique from any other clinical group and deserve to get individualized services tailored to meet their needs. My goal is to empower women, help alleviate their symptoms and address their personal goals for wellness. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, respected and supported.
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You feel like your anxiety is getting the best of you and feel like you no longer have control over your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You are noticing that even when you try to take a break and focus on yourself, that your breath catches in your chest and then you feel it…the anxiety. You have a difficult time sleeping at night because you worry about the course of events that took place that day and the laundry list of things you have to do tomorrow. Worries such as: “Did I make a mistake at work?” “What did that person think of me?” “Am I being a good Partner/Parent/Friend” swirl like a tornado in your mind.
You feel like your anxiety is getting the best of you and feel like you no longer have control over your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You are noticing that even when you try to take a break and focus on yourself, that your breath catches in your chest and then you feel it…the anxiety. You have a difficult time sleeping at night because you worry about the course of events that took place that day and the laundry list of things you have to do tomorrow. Worries such as: “Did I make a mistake at work?” “What did that person think of me?” “Am I being a good Partner/Parent/Friend” swirl like a tornado in your mind.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.