Therapists in Lexington Park, MD

Many individuals are living life haunted by past trauma or experiencing interpersonal relationship breakdowns. This can cause anxiety, depression, and negative self talk. It is important to process the emotions that derive from these experiences in order to move forward and experience healthy, positive, and meaningful relationships. It does take work and will not always be easy but the outcome from our sessions will be worth all the effort. It’s not who you are that holds you back. It’s who you think you’re not. Together we can work to toss out the thoughts that hold you back.

Are you looking for help for depression, anxiety, trauma, family or parenting issues? I can help. I treat children, teenagers, and adults. I work with individuals and families. Groups can be formed when the need arises. My unique and effective type of therapy can be helpful to many different issues.

I respond best to emails :) Hello! I am your fat, disabled, queer, neurodivergent therapist based in Maryland. Being a healer has come naturally to me since childhood and navigating my own healing has led me to become a licensed clinical social worker. I deeply care for my clients, so building genuine connections with them is essential. I show up to sessions as my authentic self: witty, warm, transparent, and a little awkward. I view each client as my equal and view therapy as a team approach to navigating pain and hope.

Thank you for making the choice to seek help. I know how hard it can be and would be honored to be a part of this next step. Life brings us a lot of changes and challenges that may be difficult to navigate. Perhaps you need help understanding how to cope with your anxiety in certain situations or daily life. Maybe you’re going through a difficult transition. Or maybe something just feels off, and you want to explore what you’re experiencing in a safe place. My hope is that therapy will take you from a place of distress to a place of believing in your strengths and being kind to yourself.

Life's storms come to each of us. We can feel overwhelmed, weary, anxious, alone, or stuck. Change, pain, & loss occur or events happen that cause deep trauma. Sometimes even the mundane day-to-day aspects of life can take a toll or addictions rule what was once our life. Let Discovery Harbor Counseling Center help chart a new course that puts you back at the helm of your life! You do NOT have to weather the storm alone! The atmosphere is warm, friendly, & always professional. Conveniently located, evening & weekend appointments are available, & protection of your confidentiality is upheld 100%.

Everyone has strengths and therapy can be utilized as a tool to further develop those strengths in addition to building new strengths. My goal is to provide a safe space for exploring feelings, resolving issues, personal growth, and rebuilding relationships. Therapy is a partnership we will enter in together to best support your individual or family needs. The ideal client is one who is ready to take the first step in this partnership with an open mind and heart. It is not an easy task, but the rewards of focusing on your personal journey and growth are great.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself just not feeling like yourself? Whether you’re dealing with previous trauma, PTSD, identity issues, disordered eating, eating disorders, negative body image, or relationship issues, we are here to help. At our practice, we understand that counseling can be intimidating, but you’ve already taken the first important step. We believe that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and valued. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, understand your feelings, and work towards healing and growth.

Offering help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout. Working with adults, college & grad students and professionals, including people in sensitive and high-profile roles for whom discretion & privacy are paramount. Here you will get a therapist that has a deep and unique understanding of suffering, a therapist that is skillful, knowledgeable, real, transparent and compassionate. A therapist that gets it and has expertise in diagnosis and treatment based on advanced knowledge of human development, psychotherapeutic treatment and advanced knowledge of research in psychology.

Are you where you want to be in life? I want to help you in meaningfully understanding your world and experiences. Let me help you find the narrative threads that will help you reweave the fabric of your life. I have thirty years experience working with people with serious mental illness as well as substance-related disorders. I have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential substance abuse programs and outpatient clinics. I have worked with all ages, from children through geriatric, but I am currently focusing on adults.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou- Life can be a difficult journey that brings upon an array of emotions, some heavier than others.

I am a certified professional Spiritual/Life/Executive Coach and Ordained Minister who specializes in personal growth, relationship. romance, sex and career coaching. I am part of a private practice in Prince Frederick, Maryland. I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. I am a collaborative, solution-focused Life Coach. Through this approach, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.

Are you a teen who feels like no one understands? Are you a person who needs help in coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family issues? Are you having trouble adjusting to a transition in life such as divorce or a new job? Life can be difficult and I'm here to help you cope with life's struggles without feeling alone.

Life is full of challenges and we are here to help you navigate through the tough times in your life. Our therapists guide children, adolescents, and adults in resolving personal, social and psychological difficulties. Our focus is on healing through life's transitions, trauma, depression and anxiety. We also assist couples to recognize and resolve conflict to improve their relationships.

We have immediate openings for private pay clients. Feeling ashamed, lost, afraid, alone? Reliving terrifying moments? Wondering when the dreams will stop? No matter what the road of life has put in your way, there is hope for recovery. By telling your story and learning skills for coping with life you can build hope and strength and finding healing. Our providers include: Jennifer Voorhaar, LCSW-C, Anastasia Newberry, LCSW-C, Meredith Drumm, LCPC, Alison Thir, PsyD, Kristen Wilson, LCSW-C, Erica Cavin, LCSW-C, Sara Smith, LCPC, Alexes Boutin, LMSW, Glori VanBrunt, LCPC, Anna Guy, LMSW.

As you search for the right therapist, I recommend looking for certain essential qualities: Close and empathic listening - do you feel heard? Seasoned knowledge and technique - do you feel understood and responded to helpfully? A good "fit" - do you feel comfortable with this person? It is impossible to discern these qualities from a profile alone. You may need to allow yourself a couple of sessions with more than one therapist before deciding. It takes time to know, but there's a lot at stake and much to gain.

Are you struggling with addiction or other behavioral health issue? Are you facing legal or family problems as a result of your behaviors? I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2000. I have worked with clients who are dually diagnosed with substance use and mental health disorders. I have extensive experience working with the criminal justice system and helping people meet the requirements that are placed on them as a result of behaviors associated with substance use. I also have extensive training in treating problem gambling disorder.

I accept Gandhi's belief - the purpose of life is happiness, and everyone deserves to find it from the inside out. Life isn't a dress rehearsal - it's our responsibility to Live Full Out . . . We engage in self-defeating behaviors due to childhood conditioning. What we think creates our misery or joy; we act like every thought is fact & this brings us pain, anxiety, & depression. When not in the moment, we're unhappy; we learn from past; what we do in this moment determines the future. I help my people to that happy place.

Life is full of transitions and it can be difficult dealing with the day to day challenges of family, work, school, health concerns, loss of a friend/family, marriage, or divorce . The help of a Professional Counselor may be necessary to get through some of these moments. My passion is to work with individuals (children and adults) and families to cope with life's stressors. Whether you are looking to work through an unexpected difficult situation or need assistance with developing a short or long term plan to achieve your personal or family mental health goals, I am here to help.

2020 has been a tough year as we face this challenging time in our history. We’ve had to grapple with the longevity of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings. Challenges, which are further confounded by a complicated and divisive political climate make this a time of grief, trauma, loss, and difficult transitions for many. Physical distancing measures, forced adoption of new technology, and disruption of our routines, though necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, bring additional struggles with preventing isolation, remaining engaged with social supports, and coping with stress and anxiety. Please talk with a provider if you are finding yourself overwhelmed or if you are experiencing changes in sleeping, eating, or irritability, whether or not your challenges can be explained by current situations We have immediate openings for therapy and medication management appointments.