Racial Identity Therapists in Laurel, MD

I'm a licensed psychologist devoted to the healing and joy of diverse professionals and graduate students who are navigating distressing times and making the courageous decision to reach out for support. I help my clients through many types of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, career stress, burnout, challenging transitions, racialized stress, and grief. I'm a therapist for the "strong friend," the "good listener," and the one who has "made it" in life, yet has struggles and heavy burdens that few people truly understand.

Are you having difficulty articulating or identifying your feelings? Are you looking for a supportive professional to help you navigate your thoughts? Well, look no further. As a Millennial therapist, I will create a safe space where you will be able to explore your thoughts in various capacities to achieve a Better Self. I believe client’s willingness for change is a pivotal part to achieving change and ending cycles. I am focused on helping clients meet their personal and mental health goals while maintaining a positive therapeutic relationship.

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.

You have experienced trauma as a First Responder (EMT, Firefighter, Military, Law Enforcement etc), witnessed a terrible accident, struggle to cope with stress and anxiety, mood or adjustment due to immigration, racial discrimination, refugee status or identity concerns (LGBTQ, African-American). If these issues are affecting your social, home, family or work life too much, therapy with me can help in several ways!

Sometimes in life, you feel overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Despite your best efforts, it’s not enough, and you’re tired feeling this way without knowing where to start. You don’t have to continue feeling this way; therapy can help. Tierra specializes in assisting adults and women of color with postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and strengths-based methods, she helps clients reframe negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives with improved mental health.

Over the past 22 years, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adolescents. In the last 12 years I've increased my scope to include young and older adults. Anxiety, depression, trauma and other behavioral challenges have made up the majority of my work. In each of these situations a strength-based, goal-centric and client-empowered approach has yielded success. In my experience my clients have simply wanted to feel better about their place in life while re-learning to hope once again. My work in schools and in practice have taught me that my success begins from a place of genuine care for my client's well-being.

Clients that seeks our support come due to unresolved trauma experienced at some point within their life that has led to changes within the person's behavior, judgment, emotional functioning, well-being, and interpersonal interactions with others. These individuals seek assistance with understanding their problems experienced, support in developing a treatment plan, and learning coping skill and other techniques to minimize the impact of trauma within their life.

My ideal client is that young man figuring out where to start in this big world. It can get overwhelming managing life and finding out where you fit in. No one seems to understands your struggle and the reason why things get difficult for you. Its even more disheartening because you are actually trying. There's anxiety, self esteem and self worth issues that come up. All areas in which I specialize in helping with.

Why struggle through life's challenges alone? Why not seek help today. I believe that each individual client has within themselves the power to change, live their ideal intended life, and maintain satisfying relationships. The counseling experience should provide an environment that is supportive, nonjudgemental, safe, and encouraging. Over my 15+ years of experience I have been known to challenge my clients to confront their issues, and develop the inner fortitude to deal with life's many challenges. If you're dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one, trauma, battling depression, anxiety, or stress, I can help.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Feeling sad or worried? Do feel like its hard to see your way through? I understand and I have been there. Let's develop a partnership where we can work together to meet your goals. I am dedicated to seeing a world that does not stigmatize mental health wellness. My ideal client partnership is a person who has taken this monumental step to live their best life. I am excited that you have chosen to move in this positive direction and I am ready to support you as you reach your goals.

Choosing the path towards better health is a big deal, and you should feel proud of yourself for taking the first step. The path that makes the difference may not always be clear, but I'd like the opportunity to help be your guide. Some may you must be ready for therapy and to open up. I believe that readiness is along a continuum of what you'll need along this path. You'll need willingness, commitment, and some trust among other things. This process is not linear, there will be bumps in the road, their will be bright spots too-and at Two Roads you can participate in choosing the path that's healthiest for your family and for you!

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.

Accepting Clients and Offering Virtual Sessions - Accepting LGs for Supervision- Our ideal clients seek to develop self-awareness, learn skills to cope and manage stress, and live within their own personal strengths. We provide financial wellness, positive psychology, and solution-focused counseling services to individuals. Together, we uncover your behaviors' root causes, build resilience, and create a roadmap to personal growth and professional success. Together, we find individualized solutions to your unique challenges. We offer individual counseling, professional development training, and wellness workshops.

For several years before starting a private practice, I worked as a clinician at community-based mental health clinics, nonprofit and private practice groups in Maryland, DC, VA, and Pennsylvania. As a clinical social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adults, couples, families, and immigrants heal and improve their quality of life. My expertise focuses on facilitating a therapeutic process that creates harmony between one's mind, body, and soul. ​ My treatment approach integrates a broad range of interventions influenced by evidence and trauma-based theories, CBT, DBT, and alternative therapies.

Accepting new clients. In person and telehealth sessions available! Are you STUCK in unhealthy relationships with yourself, your family, and maybe even your friends? Have you ever said to yourself “How did I get here again?” Do you have difficulty saying “no?” Unhealthy relationships can leave us heartbroken and unfulfilled. We spend countless amounts of energy trying to figure out where we went wrong all to no avail. We become sad, angry, jaded and defeated. Sometimes we give up on relationships all together. It hurts to much to stay and we are too afraid to change. We get STUCK between a rock and a hard place.

Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes, the downs can become so overwhelming when we are tackling life’s obstacles on our own, or with limited resources and support. I want you to know that you are not alone! We have all had struggles; I can certainly relate to that! Know that there is hope and the possibility for change exists if we really want it. I am Donalee Watson-Dwyer, LCPC, and I am currently a therapist with ROH Mental Health and Wellness Services, LLC, where our focus is on providing a ray of hope in seemingly hopeless situations.

I help clients who feel overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, life changes, transitions, and career issues. I am committed to helping you reconnect with your strengths and establish resilience towards navigating the challenges of life. It is incredibly important to establish a therapeutic rapport with you. My role is to provide authentic, empathy, and positive regard to assist you with developing the skills necessary for change and growth. As your therapist, my mission is to provide you with tools to reach your therapy goals. I will work collaboratively with you to discover the most resilient and confident version of yourself.

My passion and expertise lie in supporting Black women who wish to create balance in their busy lives. Those who struggle to self-prioritize and often sacrifice their own needs for the sake of others. Those who desire to break free from a cycle of people-pleasing; while embracing freedom, ease and flow. If your goal is to create a life where your emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness are prioritized; and if you desire to shed the burdens and baggage you have been carrying for so long, so you can finally pack light; then I invite you take a sigh of relief, because you are in the right place.

Many of us go through life suffering in silence. We may feel that even when we share with people we trust, it is still hard to find relief. This may feel like anxiety, grief, shame, or intense sadness, and may be leaving you feeling lost, exhausted, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and unhappy. In this practice we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space where you can bring your full self with all of your challenges, and engage in the journey to relief and healing.