Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Hyattsville, MD

I strive to make my practice a safe and welcoming place for all people. Partnering with you, I help identify treatment goals to improve wellbeing. Some people enter therapy with a specific goal in mind, while others feel a general desire for support. In both cases, I take a collaborative, respectful approach to build upon strengths. I help you to better manage stressors, improve coping, and change thoughts, behaviors and mood. I have expertise treating PTSD, depression and anxiety with evidence-based therapies like CBT, CPT, DBT and ACT. The ultimate goal is working to improve your quality of life.

Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.

My ideal client presents depressive symptoms related to trauma & grief. They express that they want to process unresolved childhood issues. They express that the issues have prevented close relationships with their adult children. They want forgiveness and help in creating better ties. The goal may be to explore & resolve issues related to traumatic events and improve overall mood. Interventions may include sharing details of the event and how it has affected their relationships, using positive self-talk, developing positive coping skills, and identifying effective strategies to communicate thoughts and feelings.

If you are looking for a calming, friendly, and nonjudgemental listening ear, then we may be a great fit. My clients learn how their past experiences affect their current mindsets and actions, how to communicate their needs effectively, and how to embrace their emotions as they display self-love. I take into consideration the cultural background and acknowledge that therapy can be like walking into a dark room but we can turn on the light together.

Do you struggle saying NO to others? Have you been hurt by the church, specific leaders there, or religion itself? Are you struggling with being sad, anxious, lonely, or struggle with “stinking thinking”? Are you still grieving? It is time to help reframe and define what winning looks like for you by using the principles of the Word of God long with psychological standards to improve our mental, emotional, and even physical health. It time for us to win so we can be in position to do exponentially more to help others! Let’s Win Together!

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.

I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.

Would you like to know what therapy can do for you? The first sessions will allow you to discover if therapy can support your growth and any life challenges you may be encountering in your present journey. I will make use of my listening skills to collaborate with and explore with you the past and present concerns that may need to be considered for therapeutic care.

My ideal client may need help with confidence, relationships, or learning who they are. They aim to reduce symptoms of clinical diagnoses and work with me to see progress in their lives. This client would want to learn more about themselves and improve their relationships with others and with themselves. They would be a motivated and insightful client who attends sessions regularly and comes prepared with topics to discuss. I would help this client by listening to them and their thoughts, offering support, and building a rapport with them.

I am a Couple and Family Therapist as well as a Sex Therapist specializing in with over 10 years of experience providing individual, couple, group and family psychotherapy. As a social justice driven therapist, I have expertise in working with the LGBTQ community, Heterosexual couples, non-monagamous individuals/couples, communities of color, health issues,grief & loss, trauma survivors, and couples dealing with a variety of issues from infidelity to sexual dysfunction.

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 am a highly experienced and dedicated Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I've held various roles in employment, housing, ACT services, homeless services, case management, and leadership, showcasing my diverse skill set and commitment to helping others.

Healthy Hearts & Minds can offer you Outpatient Therapy, Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Intensive Outpatient Treatment and 24/7 Crisis Intervention. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, PTSD, addiction, adjustment disorder and other mood disorders. We work with families, teens, adults and children as early as 12 years old.

I am an affirming therapist who is very attuned to the individual experience and narrative of every client I work with. I will not ignore your unique struggle, trauma, or journey that has shaped your life. I will help you go deeper to explore identity, pain, longings, fears, beliefs, struggles, resent, and relationships that have affected you in the past and still affect you today. I am open, non-judgemental, accepting, empathetic, and honest. I believe in therapy, that it works, and I will be with you for every step of your healing.

My goal as your therapist is to provide support and guidance in navigating life's challenges. I have 45 years of experience as a social worker and therapist in a variety of settings including schools, child welfare, chemical health, and community mental health. I utilize a client centered strength based approach in my practice.

If you're striving to live your most fulfilling life and need a bit of support, I'm here for you. We all face transitions and challenges that can feel overwhelming. I will meet you where you are and walk with you towards finding more joy, confidence, and connection. As a Caribbean-American woman, I am committed to a multicultural approach that honors your individual journey. Whether you're dealing with personal growth, relationship issues, or cultural identity conflicts, I am here to support you, acknowledging your struggles while helping you find a path forward.

Denisha Hamilton is the owner of Journey to Wellness, a group practice that focuses on aiding clients of all ages in Virginia and Maryland towards living a healthier lifestyle. We offer in person and virtual therapy, as well as personal training to treat trauma, anxiety, depression, gender/sexuality issues, divorce, as well as a variety of other issues that impact children, teenagers, and adults. Our philosophy to therapy: “Life is a journey and any impact we can have on helping a person through that journey is an honor and a privilege. We aim to help people understand and accept themselves, and move towards the life they deserve”.