Female Therapists in Lothian, MD

Hello! I am Ana Milena Are you struggling with keeping up with your relationship(s), work, and health? Do you miss the spontaneity and excitement that existed earlier in your personal relationship? Is it hard for you to accept compliments or be kind towards yourself?

Your feelings and thoughts get the best of you and you have trouble managing them. You don't need to suffer alone; there are effective treatments to improve your quality of life. If you want to feel like you know where your treatment is going and work with a collaborative empathic person by your side, call now for a free 15-minute consultation. I work collaboratively with you to develop a resilient mind filled with the knowledge and skills needed to better manage your thoughts and regulate your emotions.

Whether you are going through a life transition yourself, struggling emotionally, facing an impending loss, or a circumstance that makes you feel like you have no control over your life, it can be difficult to try to keep moving forward. Are you having trouble controlling the intensity of your emotions? Making unhelpful choices? Experiencing negative impacts to your personal life? Professional/school life? Having trouble understanding your actions or the actions of others? Struggling with negative thought patterns? Lacking the skills to deal with the heavy stress you are feeling? Struggling to take clear steps to reach your goals?

I know it is difficult to come to a therapist and express your most intimate thoughts, issues, & fears. It can also be hard to accept that you could benefit from help. I believe mental health therapy can be a crucial strategy to help you make the most of your life. I am open minded and will help you feel at ease and supported as we strive through this journey together.

My practice is currently full and I cannot take new clients at this time. Please check back! I treat each client as an individual, with respect, and use a collaborative style to meet your goals. In our first session, I will ask you to tell me the main reason you are seeking therapy, and start from there. As we work together, we will build on your strengths and work to reduce the symptoms you may have.

You need to talk to someone. You're in a stressful place in your life. Not only is your desire for clarity and comfort at its peak, your need to find the right therapist is a leap of faith. Seeing me, you may find our sessions to be empowering, challenging, yet comfortable, and at times humorous. You can become energized by the unfolding of your story, gaining new insights into your thoughts and feelings that are no longer working for you. Many with whom I work find a significant lift by learning to cope with anxiety and depression, without the need for medication.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), I specialize in Couple & Marriage Counseling and Infidelity Repair. I work with individuals, couples, & families struggling with personal and relationship issues. I am licensed in both Maryland & Virginia. I am also a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in Maryland. I am supportive, encouraging and compassionate and I try to create a safe and comfortable environment where we can work together to identify the issues and reasonable solutions. I am certified in the Prepare-Enrich Pre-Marital Assessment, a thorough tool that helps couples explore & strengthen their relationships.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients dealing with a variety of concerns such as adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, and psychosis. I tailor my work to meet the needs of the client using a variety of strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution focused therapy. I am also EMDR trained. I believe that the foundation of a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship is being able to trust your therapist. I strive to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment so the client can begin their journey towards healing.

I am Michelle, a body positive BIPOC clinician and LGBTQIA+ ally with specialized experience in trauma-informed psychotherapy working with survivors of intimate partner violence, complex PTSD, disruption of childhood attachment, PTSD, acute stress, mood and anxiety disorders. Are you looking for someone who just gets you? Someone who is going to hold up a mirror and help you face your fears? In a way that challenges you, so you can develop tools you can use for the rest of your life? Call to make an appointment today!

Emotions can be overwhelming. One moment we’re excited, motivated, and confident, then something unexpected happens, and we feel tired, defeated, and insecure. This cycle of ups and downs is draining. It can feel like a lot trying to navigate through your emotions by yourself. Emotions make this human experience fuller, but when they are out of balance, they feel like they block us from living fully.

I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with life challenges and transitions, those impacted by depression, anxiety, and mood disorders related to trauma. I also work with couples experiencing relationship distress, and clients experiencing family challenges. Additionally, I specialize in providing therapy to clients who work in the helping professions (healthcare, Corrections, Clergy, Youth & Family services, Mental health services, etc.), who may have been impacted by vicarious trauma, or may be struggling through their own trauma-related challenges while striving to serve and support others.

Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?

Stefanie Whalen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She has worked in Women's and Children Services at Anne Arundel Medical Center. There she worked with new mothers, parents of preemie babies and with at-risk youth. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, anger, depression and behavioral issues. She held several support groups for children of divorce and children whose families were just beginning the divorce process. Stefanie has worked with parents and children teaching effective communication methods, working with boundaries and teaching acceptance. She provides marriage counseling, individual counseling for adults and Family Counseling.

Straight from the Heart (SFTH) Ministry Counseling Services is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals dealing with emotional, mental, and relational life challenges. Our counseling service will provide a safe space for exploring emotions, discussing issues, and helping you find solutions to life challenges. Serving clients in the areas of anger management, trauma/abuse, women's issues, stress management, grief/loss counseling, depression and anxiety. Together we will formulate a plan of action that will promote your resiliency and personal growth. I am devoted to providing you genuine support for your life goals.

Life sometimes brings unexpected challenges that seem more than what you can handle. You are seeking someone to listen to you and to help you make the best decision. I have over twenty years of experience working with families, individuals and communities. I use a Solutions Focused Brief therapy approach, inspirational guidance and other approaches in my work to help clients identify their solutions. You can expect a warm and non judgmental environment that will help you to development a plan that will lend to a successful solutions. I am dedicated to helping others find ways to heal and to live their best life.

Have you ever wondered how it would feel to have a space to express yourself freely without judgment & criticism? Imagine having a caring & compassionate ear to listen & guide you through your darkest times. We've all had moment's where we've felt hopeless, afraid and out of answers. Moments where we are unsure of which decision to make or who to trust. Have you ever experienced depression or stress to the point where you felt totally incapable of managing your life and the stressors that come along with it? How about anxiety, racing thoughts & difficulty with simply being in your own skin...sound familiar?