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Best Life Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Cumberland, MD 21502
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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Carrie Jessen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumberland, MD 21502
Carrie works diligently with her clients to assist them through their life journey and challenges for a variety of issues to include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, personality disorder, chronic illness/health issues, family/relationship issues, crisis, loss, and life transitions. Carrie’s goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships in a way that creates the positive change that matters to you.
Carrie works diligently with her clients to assist them through their life journey and challenges for a variety of issues to include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, personality disorder, chronic illness/health issues, family/relationship issues, crisis, loss, and life transitions. Carrie’s goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships in a way that creates the positive change that matters to you.
Online Therapists
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Constancy Therapy Services LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
My professional experience includes working with teenagers and adults with minor to severe mental illness, grief and loss, survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals with medical conditions, suicidal ideations/ self harm, family/friendship dilemmas, drug misuse-secondary issue, self esteem concerns, life transitions.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. - Maya Angelou Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Florida. I have 11 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital setting.
My professional experience includes working with teenagers and adults with minor to severe mental illness, grief and loss, survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals with medical conditions, suicidal ideations/ self harm, family/friendship dilemmas, drug misuse-secondary issue, self esteem concerns, life transitions.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. - Maya Angelou Hello my name is Constance,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C) in the states of Virginia, Maryland, DC, and Florida. I have 11 years of experience employed in behavioral health facilities, outpatient therapy clinics, correctional centers, veteran affairs, and also providing medical social work/ therapy to oncology, emergent, and crisis patients in the hospital setting.
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PDG Therapeutics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20855
Immediate openings for many insurances and self-pay! PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.
Immediate openings for many insurances and self-pay! PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.
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Judith Viers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
I started a suicide prevention non-profit Share Hope through Art.
Openings 10am-1pm weekdays. If you or your child are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling misunderstood, struggling with a loss or having conflict in a relationship, I would be honored to help you on your healing journey! Sessions are individualized; tailored to your goals. I use supportive reflection and can use CBT, provide trauma informed care, studied Gottman and many other therapeutic approaches. I am also an Art Therapy Practitioner and specialize in memorial art (memorial bookmark, magnets, buttons, painted rocks, picture frames). I hope therapy is a positive empowering chapter in clients' lives.
I started a suicide prevention non-profit Share Hope through Art.
Openings 10am-1pm weekdays. If you or your child are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling misunderstood, struggling with a loss or having conflict in a relationship, I would be honored to help you on your healing journey! Sessions are individualized; tailored to your goals. I use supportive reflection and can use CBT, provide trauma informed care, studied Gottman and many other therapeutic approaches. I am also an Art Therapy Practitioner and specialize in memorial art (memorial bookmark, magnets, buttons, painted rocks, picture frames). I hope therapy is a positive empowering chapter in clients' lives.
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Kyra Whittenburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Eldersburg, MD 21784 (Online Only)
I work with a wide array of issues including anxiety, deprrssion, bipolar, self-harming behaviors, trauma, suicidal ideation, boarderline personality dissorder, and more.
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC), certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
I work with a wide array of issues including anxiety, deprrssion, bipolar, self-harming behaviors, trauma, suicidal ideation, boarderline personality dissorder, and more.
Welcome! I am a licensed professional counselor (LCPC), certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
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Shamara Quinonez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874 (Online Only)
Trauma-Informed Therapist: Do you struggle with trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, bipolar I/II, or adhd? I am here to create a safe space to discuss your concerns; as life can bring about worry, overwhelm, depression, sadness, mood dysregulation, lack of motivation, procrastination, loneliness, worthlessness, and/or suicidal ideation and self-harm. During our first session we’ll discuss your stressors and needs. We’ll discuss your expectations (and questions) of our time together.
Trauma-Informed Therapist: Do you struggle with trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, bipolar I/II, or adhd? I am here to create a safe space to discuss your concerns; as life can bring about worry, overwhelm, depression, sadness, mood dysregulation, lack of motivation, procrastination, loneliness, worthlessness, and/or suicidal ideation and self-harm. During our first session we’ll discuss your stressors and needs. We’ll discuss your expectations (and questions) of our time together.
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Stephanie Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
You know there are changes you want to make to improve your life, your relationships and overall well being, but are unsure of how to get there, leaving you feeling stuck in patterns of self criticism and self doubt. You find yourself overwhelmed by emotions, negative thoughts and fear of judgment and are unsure of how to manage it all. You work hard to not let others see these parts of you, which keeps you from living authentically and forming meaningful connections. Despite your best efforts, you find yourself caught in ruminations over the past or fears of the future that make it hard for you to live fully in the here and now.
You know there are changes you want to make to improve your life, your relationships and overall well being, but are unsure of how to get there, leaving you feeling stuck in patterns of self criticism and self doubt. You find yourself overwhelmed by emotions, negative thoughts and fear of judgment and are unsure of how to manage it all. You work hard to not let others see these parts of you, which keeps you from living authentically and forming meaningful connections. Despite your best efforts, you find yourself caught in ruminations over the past or fears of the future that make it hard for you to live fully in the here and now.
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Authentically U Counseling, LLC - Marilyn Spenadel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
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HughesCounselingService
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21703 (Online Only)
Greetings, I am Ms. Hughes and if you are seeking a therapist to journey along side you as you evolve into an authentic version of yourself, please contact me, I am willing. The following summary describes my experiences to assist you with achieving the above stated endeavor. I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over fifteen years of work helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, regulation of emotions, impulsive behaviors and processing traumatic events. I am a seasoned therapist in the helping profession and have helped children, families and couples.
Greetings, I am Ms. Hughes and if you are seeking a therapist to journey along side you as you evolve into an authentic version of yourself, please contact me, I am willing. The following summary describes my experiences to assist you with achieving the above stated endeavor. I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over fifteen years of work helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, regulation of emotions, impulsive behaviors and processing traumatic events. I am a seasoned therapist in the helping profession and have helped children, families and couples.
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Many people struggle in silence and are not sure how to move forward; you are not alone! My goal is to help you navigate through the difficult times by creating a safe, calm, and collaborative environment to adapt and grow. I work to understand you as you are without judgment and honor your individual life story. I use a holistic and integrative approach to therapy and believe that understanding, acceptance, and connection are important pieces to promote healing and positive change. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Many people struggle in silence and are not sure how to move forward; you are not alone! My goal is to help you navigate through the difficult times by creating a safe, calm, and collaborative environment to adapt and grow. I work to understand you as you are without judgment and honor your individual life story. I use a holistic and integrative approach to therapy and believe that understanding, acceptance, and connection are important pieces to promote healing and positive change. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
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Alia A Merraro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
We all face challenges in our lives that we may have difficulty navigating through. It may be feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing relational/family conflict and grief, or adjusting to life transitions. Sometimes we need another person to help us along the way outside of our loved ones. That's where I come in. I strive to help you work through adversities, build upon your strengths, and empower you to create new, meaningful, and fulfilling chapters in your life. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18-30+ and couples.
We all face challenges in our lives that we may have difficulty navigating through. It may be feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing relational/family conflict and grief, or adjusting to life transitions. Sometimes we need another person to help us along the way outside of our loved ones. That's where I come in. I strive to help you work through adversities, build upon your strengths, and empower you to create new, meaningful, and fulfilling chapters in your life. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18-30+ and couples.
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Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
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Karina Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it leaves us feeling angry, anxious, misunderstood, stressed, and even discouraged about the future. I provide a warm and safe environment where we discover together how to best address these challenges so you are able to feel ease and fulfillment in your life. I promote a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship.
Life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it leaves us feeling angry, anxious, misunderstood, stressed, and even discouraged about the future. I provide a warm and safe environment where we discover together how to best address these challenges so you are able to feel ease and fulfillment in your life. I promote a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship.
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Rachel Messar-Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues such as ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Behavioral problems,Self esteem, Family Issues and many others. If you, your child or family member are dealing with a specific problem or any unresolved problem that is making you feel "stuck" in life, I am here to listen and work collaboratively with you to improve your life. ***Now accepting Cigna Insurance! ***Now offering Online therapy!!
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues such as ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Behavioral problems,Self esteem, Family Issues and many others. If you, your child or family member are dealing with a specific problem or any unresolved problem that is making you feel "stuck" in life, I am here to listen and work collaboratively with you to improve your life. ***Now accepting Cigna Insurance! ***Now offering Online therapy!!
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Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
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Connections Health Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, LCPC, C-DBT, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Hagerstown, MD 21740
I enjoy working with clients where they are and helping them to work through the difficult situations they are experiencing. Each person has their own unique gifts and strengths that they can learn to depend on. The transition through life can be a very difficult time for both the patient and their family. My goals when working with patients are to help them increase their communication, teach them to embrace differences, help them accept themselves and empower them to tell their own story to find out who they want to be. I have worked with a vast variety of patients from residential, acute, crisis, PHP and IOP services.
I enjoy working with clients where they are and helping them to work through the difficult situations they are experiencing. Each person has their own unique gifts and strengths that they can learn to depend on. The transition through life can be a very difficult time for both the patient and their family. My goals when working with patients are to help them increase their communication, teach them to embrace differences, help them accept themselves and empower them to tell their own story to find out who they want to be. I have worked with a vast variety of patients from residential, acute, crisis, PHP and IOP services.
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I have experience working with adults suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse, as well as kids, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health needs. I am interested and skilled in addressing issues pertaining to relationship struggles, stress, difficulty paying attention and functioning in school, and mood difficulties related to anxiety and depression. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping them find and utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to meet their treatment goals.
I have experience working with adults suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse, as well as kids, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health needs. I am interested and skilled in addressing issues pertaining to relationship struggles, stress, difficulty paying attention and functioning in school, and mood difficulties related to anxiety and depression. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping them find and utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to meet their treatment goals.
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Dr. Stephanie McGraw
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hagerstown, MD 21742 (Online Only)
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
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Katy Tarella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20854 (Online Only)
If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, hopeless or stuck, it is my passion and interest to help my clients work through this. Often we find ourselves going through the motions of our day but feeling like things will never change; this is no way to live. When we work together in your therapy, we will identify what behaviors and stuck ways of thinking are getting in your way, and identify your goals, your values and your "why" for prioritizing yourself and getting the help you deserve.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, hopeless or stuck, it is my passion and interest to help my clients work through this. Often we find ourselves going through the motions of our day but feeling like things will never change; this is no way to live. When we work together in your therapy, we will identify what behaviors and stuck ways of thinking are getting in your way, and identify your goals, your values and your "why" for prioritizing yourself and getting the help you deserve.
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Suicidal Ideation Therapists
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.