Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Jessup, MD

Imagine Wellness Counseling Services helps young and middle aged adults who are experiencing work stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or uncertainty since COVID-19 get back on track through a psychological ( psychotherapy; i.e. strengths- based, solution focused) and social/lifestyle (community resources and holistic-based referrals) approach.

My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a deeper understanding of your struggles and to help create awareness in your life. My belief is once these strengths are recognized and practiced, we can begin working towards our greater potential and begin the healing process or better management of our daily life. I believe people are resilient and have the capacity to heal, if we choose to. I teach practical skills and provide tools that you, you and your partner, child(ren), and family can use every day.

Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!

My name is Charonne, and I am the owner and founder of Cultivating Unstoppable You, LLC. I am dedicated to meeting the unique needs of individuals and couples seeking a Christian and holistic approach to mental health care. My goal is to provide a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment where clients can set and reach their fullest potential. Together, let's embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment that destroys feeling stuck and challenges anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship conflict, childhood wounds and life transitions. Together we can make this the best season of your life!

Are you experiencing dysfunctional relationships, undue work stress, or boundary challenges? Trying to process and recover from grief or trauma? Struggling to create and maintain balance in your life? Start prioritizing your journey to health and happiness today!

A therapeutic relationship is a trusting, meaningful, and nonjudgmental relationship where healing can begin. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with my clients to gain an understanding and manage issues that may be interfering with their everyday life, relationships, and/or personal growth. My goal is to help clients find happiness in the present moment while exploring possibilities of the future regardless of their current circumstance. My passion is to help individuals find their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency.

I strongly live with a great call to reach beyond self and understand that suffering can be our greatest asset. If we have the capacity to learn and grow from our experiences we have the capacity to improve our lives, improve our families, and improve our communities. As a African American, father, son, uncle and brother, from bondage to slavery, the phases of change, bring new hope, change that lasts, forsake old behaviors and do things differently. A value-based life is fulfilled life, people live out their lives in line with their values, it engenders a sense of well-being, in multiple communities, building better relationships.

Emotions can be overwhelming, relationships can be complicated, & past experiences can negatively impact our present lives. I will focus on assisting you to apply strategies that will alleviate past trauma, depression, anxiety & behaviors keeping you trapped in unhealthy cycles. Change can be scary & people often remain stuck due to fear of the unknown. Change & acceptance are concepts that can oppose one another, but with the proper mind set & guidance they can be a catalyst for significant growth & healing. Allow me to assist you in that process.

Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? I believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process I help clients to restore balance in their lives. I'm a licensed professional counselor in MD with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. With more than 10 years in the counseling field, I use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.

Are you ready to heal, grow, and thrive. My practice offers a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your story, address areas of concern, and cultivate self-awareness. Together, we'll work to restore balance and identify your inherent strengths, empowering you to create sustainable change. Whether you're juggling professional success, caregiving responsibilities, or simply feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone.

I have a dynamic private practice in MD and VA. Virtual ONLY. The most important component of therapy is listening deeply to my clients. I specialize in ANXIETY issues, including GAD, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder and social anxiety. Other specialties include healing past hurts, such as codependency and addictions for adults; helping families who are separating/divorcing; and, children/adults who struggle with ADD/ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Ages 5 -105 are welcome. I feel privileged to offer support and healing.I'm an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies and can offer some individuals a lowered rate.

In working with families and individuals, I use both traditional psychotherapies such as positive psychology, psychodynamic techniques, and cognitive and behavioral therapies. In addition, I am trained in mind/body techniques such as EMDR and hypnosis. I also believe in the healing connections we make with nature and will often use pet therapy in assisting my clients to reach their goals.

For over 30 years, I have worked with trauma recovery. My clients have included foster and delinquent youth, persons facing criminal charges, abuse victims of various types (abandonment, physical, emotional, sexual, and sexual), and persons facing life changing and life altering circumstances (divorce, marriage, job changes, and other changes in their circumstances). My work is client centered, evidence based, and spiritually grounded. I incorporate expressive and art therapies along with therapeutic recreational strategies in the work. Therapy is a growth enhancing experience for both of us. I look forward to offering you the best in me, and learning about the best in you.

Are you or someone you love questioning gender? Are you or someone you love needing support with your transition processes? Are you transgender or non-binary and have had challenges finding an affirming, trans-competent provider? I am a queer trans-man with years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are transgender, gender diverse, or questioning their gender, and their family members. Whether you are seeking therapy related to your gender or not, and whatever challenges have brought you to therapy, I am here to listen and to help you reach your full potential.