Anxiety Therapists in Ijamsville, MD

Thank you for being here and taking the first step towards healing. I am here to tell you that there is hope. I am dedicated to helping you realize that healing is possible no matter how long you've been struggling and will work with you to help you achieve your life and wellness goals and lead a meaningful and purposeful life.

I have a warm, down to earth logical approach to helping clients meet their goals. I strongly believe in learning a client's perspective for issues brought to therapy. I use cognitive and behavioral modalities with a sense of humor, combined with a strong intuition to assist client's meet their treatment goals and improve their quality of life.

Today, more than ever, life is full of challenges and stressors that exacerbate feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, fear, and dismay. Working together we can look at these overwhelming emotions and navigate to a place of peace and personal strength. One of the main benefits of therapy is to know that one is not alone, that one is seen, known, and valued.

The Anxiety and Behavioral Health Center's mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically sound care for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. We work together to overcome anxiety and improve vitality through active change and move toward sustainable growth.

By arriving to this page you are taking a courageous step toward healing. I want you to know that life can and will get easier. You probably need a bit of support with managing life as a mom. We all do! I specialize in supporting your mental health and wellness throughout preconception, fertility challenges, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. You do not need to suffer alone with grief, anxiety or depression.

Barbara Bazemore is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She was certified as an ArtReach Project America Trainer & facilitated multiple expressive arts hours working with Veterans and professionals interested in working with Veterans. Barbara Bazemore became an Expressive Arts presenter and an Advisor for Women Veteran Social Justice to assist in the needs of women veterans; she became a counselor to assist others in the expression of their emotions in a healthy way. Ms. Bazemore specializes in the uniqueness of others to manage stress, coping skills, depression, anxiety, and life transitions

Every day, we hear that our children are struggling. They’re overwhelmed by worry, sadness, anger, and stress. We see them tumble and spiral down a path of unhealthy choices and disconnection from their families. Parents become paralyzed by the fear of doing something wrong. They’re afraid of causing another door-slamming anger outburst but are tormented by the potential consequences of not doing anything at all. They’re left confused by how upset their teens get when their Snapstreaks get interrupted or a round of Fortnite is lost.

We have all struggled with something in our lives, and all too often we are kept busy by the stressors and demands of everyday life. Therapy can be a space to take pause and work to understand our individual challenges. As a psychodynamically trained therapist, I can help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain insight into "stuck points" that you may be facing.

Randy Snoots is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who has over 6 years of experience working in the mental health field. Randy specializes in treating adults and seniors who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and addiction. Randy completed his Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. He tries not to limit his approach, as each client is different, but tends to start with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a motivational interviewing mindset.

I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.

I am a licensed professional counselor and certified addictions counselor and have worked with adults and adolescents since 1997. My current and former experience has taken place in various locations including high schools, colleges, outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation, and both group and individual private practices. Whether you are working through a tough situation or wish to explore patterns that create difficulties, we will collaborate using curiosity and compassion to gain a better understanding of your story and your strengths.

I am passionate about assisting clients in learning to accept themselves and build self-esteem. I work with my clients to create change in their daily lives. We work together to set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and accept ourselves unconditionally.

Life is a struggle. While we all have had joys to celebrate and call our own, no one escapes the slings and arrows of life's misfortunes. I believe we always respond to those misfortunes in ways we believe is best for us at the time. Sometimes we have clarity. We can proceed in a way that validates who we are and what's in our best interest. Other times, we may not know what to do or act in a way that does not turn out as well. We suffer as our past ways of handling this situation no longer fits to meet our present needs.

You’re not sure when everything became so complicated. Even the things you used to enjoy have turned into overwhelming obstacles. You see the people around you being productive, socializing, and making progress in their lives. Meanwhile, you feel stuck in place, like the world is passing you by. The strategies that you’ve used in the past to help you through just aren’t working anymore. You want so desperately to regain some control of your life. But you just don’t know how. If only there was a way forward. It all feels so hopeless.