Humanistic Therapists in North Laurel, MD
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Life is hard. We all have unique challenges to face, and sometimes to overcome our challenges we need the helping hand of another. While reaching out for help can feel overwhelming in itself, it is well worth the effort. We all deserve to reach our highest potential and live our best lives. Counseling can help you do just that.
Life is hard. We all have unique challenges to face, and sometimes to overcome our challenges we need the helping hand of another. While reaching out for help can feel overwhelming in itself, it is well worth the effort. We all deserve to reach our highest potential and live our best lives. Counseling can help you do just that.
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Lenda Dincer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
Lenda is a certified, licensed clinical social worker. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and military settings. Her experience is in working with individuals; adults and adolescence, families, and groups. She has treated people who have issues with relationships and self-esteem, mood, and thought disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, and brain injuries. During her time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she co-created and implemented an Intensive Outpatient Program and a women’s support group.
Lenda is a certified, licensed clinical social worker. She has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and military settings. Her experience is in working with individuals; adults and adolescence, families, and groups. She has treated people who have issues with relationships and self-esteem, mood, and thought disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, and brain injuries. During her time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she co-created and implemented an Intensive Outpatient Program and a women’s support group.
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Adelaide Ayukegba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
Do you feel lost, overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to? I am here to listen. I specialize in helping people navigate life's ups and downs, depression, anxiety, grief, with a focus on healing, empowerment, personal growth, and resilience. I believe that therapy should be as unique as you, therefore we will work alongside to find out what works best for you. Together, we will create a supportive space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, making positive changes feel more attainable. Feel free to contact me, and let's explore whether I can be the companion you are seeking on your path to well-being.
Do you feel lost, overwhelmed or simply need someone to talk to? I am here to listen. I specialize in helping people navigate life's ups and downs, depression, anxiety, grief, with a focus on healing, empowerment, personal growth, and resilience. I believe that therapy should be as unique as you, therefore we will work alongside to find out what works best for you. Together, we will create a supportive space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings, making positive changes feel more attainable. Feel free to contact me, and let's explore whether I can be the companion you are seeking on your path to well-being.
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Emily Cox
Counselor, MA, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
I believe that each individual is a unique being and that throughout different times in our lives we may feel uncomfortable. This feeling is our mind and body’s way of telling us that growth is within our reach. There are some essential necessities that we all need to feel safe, but once those are met, we can all learn to grow in new ways. If you can trust me in the safe space that we will create together, I will do my best to provide you with the guidance you need. I am flexible in my approach, adjusting to meet you where you at so growth is obtainable and achievable.
I believe that each individual is a unique being and that throughout different times in our lives we may feel uncomfortable. This feeling is our mind and body’s way of telling us that growth is within our reach. There are some essential necessities that we all need to feel safe, but once those are met, we can all learn to grow in new ways. If you can trust me in the safe space that we will create together, I will do my best to provide you with the guidance you need. I am flexible in my approach, adjusting to meet you where you at so growth is obtainable and achievable.
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Dr. Nyasha Grayman | Counseling Psychologist
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
North Laurel, MD 20723
Waitlist for new clients
The wait to see me is short. Most important is that you know that your heart is welcome here. As a trusted counseling psychologist, I specialize in providing private, compassionate, and culturally responsive support to Black women navigating the profound journey of grief, loss, and other life stressors. Counseling is currently available everywhere in Maryland. Grief coaching is available to those across all states including NY, PA, DC, VA. My approach is holistic, addressing the unique biopsychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs that accompany your difficulties.
The wait to see me is short. Most important is that you know that your heart is welcome here. As a trusted counseling psychologist, I specialize in providing private, compassionate, and culturally responsive support to Black women navigating the profound journey of grief, loss, and other life stressors. Counseling is currently available everywhere in Maryland. Grief coaching is available to those across all states including NY, PA, DC, VA. My approach is holistic, addressing the unique biopsychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs that accompany your difficulties.
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Do you feel like you’re overwhelmed and numb way too often? Is your internal chaos screwing with all your relationships? Have you tried therapy that turned out to be mostly venting and was entirely untransformative? I help overwhelmed people pleasers like you move from numb to present & embodied by healing relational trauma. My approach is gentle, direct, authentic, and hella nonjudgmental; we'll talk about systems of power and oppression and how they’re impacting what you’re feeling and experiencing. In our sessions, you're welcome to be fully you- messy, tired, silly, human.
Do you feel like you’re overwhelmed and numb way too often? Is your internal chaos screwing with all your relationships? Have you tried therapy that turned out to be mostly venting and was entirely untransformative? I help overwhelmed people pleasers like you move from numb to present & embodied by healing relational trauma. My approach is gentle, direct, authentic, and hella nonjudgmental; we'll talk about systems of power and oppression and how they’re impacting what you’re feeling and experiencing. In our sessions, you're welcome to be fully you- messy, tired, silly, human.
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Alana Serfaty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
Although most people will experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem and relationship issues at some point in their life, some issues affect women differently and thus they need a different approach. Women deal with many unique issues like carrying the emotional burden in relationships, having different standards of physical beauty, being discriminated against at work, struggling with fertility issues, and experiencing intersectional racism. Women are often told to "deal with it" or that they are being too emotional, but I am here to tell you that your feelings are completely valid!
Although most people will experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem and relationship issues at some point in their life, some issues affect women differently and thus they need a different approach. Women deal with many unique issues like carrying the emotional burden in relationships, having different standards of physical beauty, being discriminated against at work, struggling with fertility issues, and experiencing intersectional racism. Women are often told to "deal with it" or that they are being too emotional, but I am here to tell you that your feelings are completely valid!
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Brianna Leonard
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Laurel, MD 20723 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Let’s be honest, life can be tough. Constant changes, daily stressors, relationship woes, anxiety issues, low self esteem and insecurities. Need a safe space and a supportive listening ear to help guide you through the challenges in life? My mission as a counselor is to provide you with a judgement free, down to earth, safe space where you feel comfortable to have the open conversations that makes you think, allows you to feel, aids you to process your thoughts and feelings, promotes awareness and inspires you to grow, heal and move forward. I have experience working with clients from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Let’s be honest, life can be tough. Constant changes, daily stressors, relationship woes, anxiety issues, low self esteem and insecurities. Need a safe space and a supportive listening ear to help guide you through the challenges in life? My mission as a counselor is to provide you with a judgement free, down to earth, safe space where you feel comfortable to have the open conversations that makes you think, allows you to feel, aids you to process your thoughts and feelings, promotes awareness and inspires you to grow, heal and move forward. I have experience working with clients from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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Lotus Healing Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Often, we find ourselves needing support, understanding, and empathy. We experience array of emotions like anger, hurt, frustration and loneliness. I can support you to let go of patterns of behaviors and narratives that no longer serve a purpose for you, and guide you to insightfulness, clarity, and acceptance in your life. Through my humanistic, intuitive, and caring matter, you can learn to nurture a more soulful deeper, loving connection with yourself and others. Together we will work toward a fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable present.
Often, we find ourselves needing support, understanding, and empathy. We experience array of emotions like anger, hurt, frustration and loneliness. I can support you to let go of patterns of behaviors and narratives that no longer serve a purpose for you, and guide you to insightfulness, clarity, and acceptance in your life. Through my humanistic, intuitive, and caring matter, you can learn to nurture a more soulful deeper, loving connection with yourself and others. Together we will work toward a fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable present.
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I offer more of a humanistic approach.
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.
I offer more of a humanistic approach.
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.
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Angela Abadir
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Unlike many who use a stereotypical, one-size-fits-all approach, Angela specializes in creating a customized therapeutic experience for each client. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she began her career working in hospice, offering therapy to both patients and their loved ones. Now, with over ten years of experience in private practice, she has helped hundreds of clients improve their personal well-being, deepen their intimate relationships, and increase their overall sense of life-satisfaction.
Unlike many who use a stereotypical, one-size-fits-all approach, Angela specializes in creating a customized therapeutic experience for each client. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she began her career working in hospice, offering therapy to both patients and their loved ones. Now, with over ten years of experience in private practice, she has helped hundreds of clients improve their personal well-being, deepen their intimate relationships, and increase their overall sense of life-satisfaction.
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Adult Columbia Personal Therapy/Career Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Take charge of your life...manage communications, thinking, emotions, behaviors and goals! When you and I meet in session, it will be a unique experience designed to meet what works for your needs and goals. I view each person in a holistic framework that encompasses cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects. The goal of our work together is to achieve a sense of balance in your life where all aspects of you are working together in harmony to achieve wellness. My training and experience encompass an eclectic approach that combines the newest research and time tested theories, strategies, and techniques.
Take charge of your life...manage communications, thinking, emotions, behaviors and goals! When you and I meet in session, it will be a unique experience designed to meet what works for your needs and goals. I view each person in a holistic framework that encompasses cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects. The goal of our work together is to achieve a sense of balance in your life where all aspects of you are working together in harmony to achieve wellness. My training and experience encompass an eclectic approach that combines the newest research and time tested theories, strategies, and techniques.
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Brittany Cephas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC, PhD, Student
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Thank you for choosing Growing Young Minds Counseling, a private mental health service for children and adolescents. Have you noticed a change in your child's mood or behavior? Is your child isolating themselves from others, including you? Have you witnessed them crying at times, and it seem to have come out of nowhere? We are here to help! We have lots of experience helping children and adolescents develop solid coping skills that will address what they are going through. We offer family counseling services and parent coaching, because we believe that a strong family support system is KEY to the success of my clients.
Thank you for choosing Growing Young Minds Counseling, a private mental health service for children and adolescents. Have you noticed a change in your child's mood or behavior? Is your child isolating themselves from others, including you? Have you witnessed them crying at times, and it seem to have come out of nowhere? We are here to help! We have lots of experience helping children and adolescents develop solid coping skills that will address what they are going through. We offer family counseling services and parent coaching, because we believe that a strong family support system is KEY to the success of my clients.
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Keisha Atlee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
As a clinician my intent is to engage clients in conversations that lead to change. I take a logical and participatory approach to therapy, harnessing the power of the mind to facilitate positive change. Inspired by the belief that thoughts shape reality, I help clients explore and challenge their thoughts to create transformative change.
As a clinician my intent is to engage clients in conversations that lead to change. I take a logical and participatory approach to therapy, harnessing the power of the mind to facilitate positive change. Inspired by the belief that thoughts shape reality, I help clients explore and challenge their thoughts to create transformative change.
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Transformative Healing & Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C , CFSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Are you living your life to the fullest? Or have you settled for mediocrity? Do you know your strengths? Or are you consumed with your weakness? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Are you seeking to create a relaxed day-to-day life? Are you burden with worries, self-criticism, low self esteem? Do you have dreams and goals you want to achieve but feel stuck? Are you looking for a warm, supportive environment in which to navigate life transitions and challenges?
Are you living your life to the fullest? Or have you settled for mediocrity? Do you know your strengths? Or are you consumed with your weakness? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress? Are you seeking to create a relaxed day-to-day life? Are you burden with worries, self-criticism, low self esteem? Do you have dreams and goals you want to achieve but feel stuck? Are you looking for a warm, supportive environment in which to navigate life transitions and challenges?
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Rebecca Maria Schaffner Board Approved Supervisor
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
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!
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!
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Phuong Tran
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707
My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a deeper understanding of your struggles and to help create awareness in your life. My belief is once these strengths are recognized and practiced, we can begin working towards our greater potential and begin the healing process or better management of our daily life. I believe people are resilient and have the capacity to heal, if we choose to. I teach practical skills and provide tools that you, you and your partner, child(ren), and family can use every day.
My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a deeper understanding of your struggles and to help create awareness in your life. My belief is once these strengths are recognized and practiced, we can begin working towards our greater potential and begin the healing process or better management of our daily life. I believe people are resilient and have the capacity to heal, if we choose to. I teach practical skills and provide tools that you, you and your partner, child(ren), and family can use every day.
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Teri Tallent Burns
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
I believe that each one of us knows exactly how to heal ourselves; however, the message gets lost inside ourselves for various reasons. I see my job as merely helping the individual attain the clarity to see for themselves the choices they've made. Once they understand the unconscious decisions that drive their behavior they can begin to make positive changes.
My style is very relaxed and interactive. I try to create an environment that feels nonjudgmental and safe; where the individual feels cared about, encouraged and empowered.
I believe that each one of us knows exactly how to heal ourselves; however, the message gets lost inside ourselves for various reasons. I see my job as merely helping the individual attain the clarity to see for themselves the choices they've made. Once they understand the unconscious decisions that drive their behavior they can begin to make positive changes.
My style is very relaxed and interactive. I try to create an environment that feels nonjudgmental and safe; where the individual feels cared about, encouraged and empowered.
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Ramonia Morant
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
With my experience in working in the mental health field for over 13 years, I have had the opportunity to provide person-centered care and treatment to individuals with many types of challenges. Such examples include stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, anger management, psychosis, and domestic violence. I work with clients through individual therapy modalities to provide active listening, support, empathy, navigating the path of life, and assisting individuals in achieving their goals.
With my experience in working in the mental health field for over 13 years, I have had the opportunity to provide person-centered care and treatment to individuals with many types of challenges. Such examples include stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, anger management, psychosis, and domestic violence. I work with clients through individual therapy modalities to provide active listening, support, empathy, navigating the path of life, and assisting individuals in achieving their goals.
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Dr. Schluter provides specialized and evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to clients aged 8 years and above in person and virtually. Using a variety of therapies, I work alongside each client to identify and pursue personalized goals to enhance their life, functioning, and well-being. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trichotillomania, excoriation (skin picking), panic, social anxiety, phobias, trauma, and other presenting issues. My aim is to turn you into your own therapist. Please feel free to call or email me today to schedule a phone consultation.
Dr. Schluter provides specialized and evidence based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to clients aged 8 years and above in person and virtually. Using a variety of therapies, I work alongside each client to identify and pursue personalized goals to enhance their life, functioning, and well-being. I specialize in treating anxiety, OCD, depression, trichotillomania, excoriation (skin picking), panic, social anxiety, phobias, trauma, and other presenting issues. My aim is to turn you into your own therapist. Please feel free to call or email me today to schedule a phone consultation.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.