Eating Disorders Therapists in Laurel, MD
I have special training in trauma disorders, eating disorders, and stress related disorders although I will work with many other problems.
With more than 20 years of psychotherapy, testing and consulting experience, I have a broad range of skills and personalize treatment to people's needs. My style is collaborative, and my therapy orientation is integrative; (i.e., I use several therapeutic theories and techniques). My clients often appreciate my genuine caring and kind but firm manner, and they tend not to terminate therapy prematurely.
I have special training in trauma disorders, eating disorders, and stress related disorders although I will work with many other problems.
With more than 20 years of psychotherapy, testing and consulting experience, I have a broad range of skills and personalize treatment to people's needs. My style is collaborative, and my therapy orientation is integrative; (i.e., I use several therapeutic theories and techniques). My clients often appreciate my genuine caring and kind but firm manner, and they tend not to terminate therapy prematurely.
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect all the time?...with food, relationships, your job, and even your appearance? Do you look at yourself in old pictures with admiration…only to remember that even then, you weren’t able to appreciate yourself? Maybe you’re tired of stressing over every bite you take and still feeling out of control with food. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find joy in your day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready for a new "normal" and I can help you get there.
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect all the time?...with food, relationships, your job, and even your appearance? Do you look at yourself in old pictures with admiration…only to remember that even then, you weren’t able to appreciate yourself? Maybe you’re tired of stressing over every bite you take and still feeling out of control with food. At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to find joy in your day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready for a new "normal" and I can help you get there.
Venessa Bowers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
My goal is to help you uncover your strengths, build values-based coping strategies, and embark on a journey of personal growth.
My goal is to help you uncover your strengths, build values-based coping strategies, and embark on a journey of personal growth.
Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LCSW-C, LGPC, LMSW
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707
As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.
As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.
Life has a way of inflicting stress, emotional pain and unusual circumstances which we are not prepared to handle. More often than not, we find ourselves unable to properly function and engage in healthy relationships because of our internal troubles which have outward expressions. Contemporary research provides credible evidence that mental illness is a risk factor for physical illness and vice versa. Stress is an unavoidable variable in existence but too much of it, is one of the reasons why we are plaqued with mental illness. This is where I come in. I can help. Talk to me.
Life has a way of inflicting stress, emotional pain and unusual circumstances which we are not prepared to handle. More often than not, we find ourselves unable to properly function and engage in healthy relationships because of our internal troubles which have outward expressions. Contemporary research provides credible evidence that mental illness is a risk factor for physical illness and vice versa. Stress is an unavoidable variable in existence but too much of it, is one of the reasons why we are plaqued with mental illness. This is where I come in. I can help. Talk to me.
Georgina S Arhin
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.
Catherine Decourt Nugent
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, TEP
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707
I specialize in working with people with a history of trauma, offering several powerful therapeutic modalities to provide relief, recovery, and deep healing. I am also effective helping with anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. Many people come to me after they have gone as far as they can in traditional talk therapy, wanting to explore a more body-based, creative, and experiential approach. I bring extensive training and expertise, along with 35+ years of professional experience. In addition to psychodrama, I now offer Ketamine-assisted therapy. I work with individuals, couples and groups.
I specialize in working with people with a history of trauma, offering several powerful therapeutic modalities to provide relief, recovery, and deep healing. I am also effective helping with anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions. Many people come to me after they have gone as far as they can in traditional talk therapy, wanting to explore a more body-based, creative, and experiential approach. I bring extensive training and expertise, along with 35+ years of professional experience. In addition to psychodrama, I now offer Ketamine-assisted therapy. I work with individuals, couples and groups.
Welcome! As an active and dynamic licensed psychologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their highest potential. I strive to understand your experiences from your frame of reference and systematically guide you through a journey of healing with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
It would be both a privilege and pleasure to work with you and your family in taking the first step toward emotional healing. Please take the liberty of contacting me to begin the journey!!
Welcome! As an active and dynamic licensed psychologist, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their highest potential. I strive to understand your experiences from your frame of reference and systematically guide you through a journey of healing with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
It would be both a privilege and pleasure to work with you and your family in taking the first step toward emotional healing. Please take the liberty of contacting me to begin the journey!!
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatments, and medication management through a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Therapist. Our clinicians provide consistent, quality, and patient-centered mental health services, We ensure to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Together, we work with our clients to improve their quality of life.
We provide comprehensive evaluation, treatments, and medication management through a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and Therapist. Our clinicians provide consistent, quality, and patient-centered mental health services, We ensure to make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve. Together, we work with our clients to improve their quality of life.
I treat clients from adolescence through adulthood, including the elderly. I have treated a range of psychiatric diagnoses from anxiety and mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, issues related to sexual and gender identity, grief and life stage/development.
I treat clients from adolescence through adulthood, including the elderly. I have treated a range of psychiatric diagnoses from anxiety and mood disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, issues related to sexual and gender identity, grief and life stage/development.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
DJLS Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20708 (Online Only)
"We are open 7 days a week and offer evening hours for your convenience.” We provide teletherapy to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Together we can understand and process your life experiences. We will develop a therapeutic relationship with you to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable during therapy sessions. We can help you achieve what you want in therapy just by listening and offering our valuable feedback. We look forward to meeting you and appreciate you viewing our profile.
"We are open 7 days a week and offer evening hours for your convenience.” We provide teletherapy to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Together we can understand and process your life experiences. We will develop a therapeutic relationship with you to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable during therapy sessions. We can help you achieve what you want in therapy just by listening and offering our valuable feedback. We look forward to meeting you and appreciate you viewing our profile.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
Indrani Mookerjee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20725
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
Tamara Lubliner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
I believe that therapy can open the door to having better relationships and more options for ourselves. In a warm and respectful manner, I help you to navigate through life's challenges and transitions, developing the skills necessary for a more satisfying and creative life.
My work often focuses on your ability to have positive relationships with the significant people in your life, while staying true to your own self. Together, we explore how your past relationships and experiences may be impacting the present. You are then able to move beyond old patterns and take action to achieve greater fulfillment.
I believe that therapy can open the door to having better relationships and more options for ourselves. In a warm and respectful manner, I help you to navigate through life's challenges and transitions, developing the skills necessary for a more satisfying and creative life.
My work often focuses on your ability to have positive relationships with the significant people in your life, while staying true to your own self. Together, we explore how your past relationships and experiences may be impacting the present. You are then able to move beyond old patterns and take action to achieve greater fulfillment.
Out of the hundreds of therapists listed, how do you know who is right for you? Most likely, you’ll want to talk to an experienced therapist who understands how struggling with stress can lead to feeling depressed, moody, irritable or anxious. Whether, you’ve lost connection with your family or find yourself spending needless energy meeting the expectations of others; you’ll want to talk to a therapist who will help you feel safe and supported.
Out of the hundreds of therapists listed, how do you know who is right for you? Most likely, you’ll want to talk to an experienced therapist who understands how struggling with stress can lead to feeling depressed, moody, irritable or anxious. Whether, you’ve lost connection with your family or find yourself spending needless energy meeting the expectations of others; you’ll want to talk to a therapist who will help you feel safe and supported.
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Amanda Bechtel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT
Verified Verified
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with clients struggling with eating disorders for the past 15 years.
I am trained as both a counselor and an art therapist. I like to work with clients who have difficulty identifying or expressing their emotions. Art therapy is a way of working that helps you to express and experience thoughts and feelings when words fail. You do not need any artistic skill to do art therapy - just a willingness to explore with a sense of curiosity. I am certified in Internal Family Systems and integrate this approach into art and sandtray therapy.
I have worked with clients struggling with eating disorders for the past 15 years.
I am trained as both a counselor and an art therapist. I like to work with clients who have difficulty identifying or expressing their emotions. Art therapy is a way of working that helps you to express and experience thoughts and feelings when words fail. You do not need any artistic skill to do art therapy - just a willingness to explore with a sense of curiosity. I am certified in Internal Family Systems and integrate this approach into art and sandtray therapy.
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.
Jacqueline Segue-Wilkins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
North Laurel, MD 20723
Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Do you frequently compare yourself to others? Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, alcohol or drug abuse, overspending. etc.) ? Are these addictive behaviors followed by feelings of guilt and depression? Are you easily overwhelmed? Are you feeling tired and discouraged? Are you suffering in silence with anxiety or visions of abuse? You no longer have to suffer. Emotional pain is an invitation to change!
Do you struggle with negative feelings about yourself? Do you frequently compare yourself to others? Are you experiencing feelings of hopelessness and helplessness? Do you find yourself in chronic cycles of addictive behavior (overeating, binging & purging, alcohol or drug abuse, overspending. etc.) ? Are these addictive behaviors followed by feelings of guilt and depression? Are you easily overwhelmed? Are you feeling tired and discouraged? Are you suffering in silence with anxiety or visions of abuse? You no longer have to suffer. Emotional pain is an invitation to change!
Alyssa S Clevinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maryland City, MD 20724 (Online Only)
In a world full of unknowns, I want my clients to have the ability to trust themselves and their abilities. With trust in oneself, you can do anything and work through any obstacle. During our lifetime, we learn that outside influences can impact our sense of confidence and worth. It is important to me for my clients to learn and lean into their authentic needs and understand that their home is within themselves. We will work to identify coping mechanisms that can support you through many life struggles and build habits that can assist in you living your best life.
In a world full of unknowns, I want my clients to have the ability to trust themselves and their abilities. With trust in oneself, you can do anything and work through any obstacle. During our lifetime, we learn that outside influences can impact our sense of confidence and worth. It is important to me for my clients to learn and lean into their authentic needs and understand that their home is within themselves. We will work to identify coping mechanisms that can support you through many life struggles and build habits that can assist in you living your best life.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.