Anxiety Therapists in Roland Park, MD
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Miriam F. Godfrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be a powerful tool to help people who have been struggling with anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction. These struggles may have been recent, or they may reflect traumatic experiences or parts of our lives that have been problematic for many years. I work with adults of all ages--individuals and couples--to help them understand what has brought them to this point in their lives.
Therapy can be a powerful tool to help people who have been struggling with anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction. These struggles may have been recent, or they may reflect traumatic experiences or parts of our lives that have been problematic for many years. I work with adults of all ages--individuals and couples--to help them understand what has brought them to this point in their lives.
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Jessica Diez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or lost in your life? Have you had a difficult life change that is keeping you from moving forward? Do you have hopes and dreams that you struggle to fulfill? These types of struggles can have a serious impact on your quality of life and your ability to cope. It is possible to change your life and to become the best version of you. This is my ultimate goal with my clients. I work with individuals specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or lost in your life? Have you had a difficult life change that is keeping you from moving forward? Do you have hopes and dreams that you struggle to fulfill? These types of struggles can have a serious impact on your quality of life and your ability to cope. It is possible to change your life and to become the best version of you. This is my ultimate goal with my clients. I work with individuals specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
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In my practice, I work with adults and older adolescents facing challenges such as eating disorders, depression and anxiety, as well as a variety of other mental health concerns. Research shows that an authentic and caring therapeutic relationship, coupled with evidence based treatments, provides a strong foundation for success. My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative and individualized. My goal is to help you determine what is causing and maintaining current problems and how to make necessary changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors, leading to enduring change and resulting in greater health and happiness.
In my practice, I work with adults and older adolescents facing challenges such as eating disorders, depression and anxiety, as well as a variety of other mental health concerns. Research shows that an authentic and caring therapeutic relationship, coupled with evidence based treatments, provides a strong foundation for success. My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative and individualized. My goal is to help you determine what is causing and maintaining current problems and how to make necessary changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors, leading to enduring change and resulting in greater health and happiness.
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Eric Millman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
I work with people to change in work, relationships, anxiety, depression, acting-out or acting-in behavior, and addictions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist that accepts insurances, offers evening hours, and returns phone call right away? I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals that are struggling in relationships, having difficulty with life adjustments, or bottling their feelings and acting out through addiction. My approach is tailored to each individual in a unique way, integrating various theories and styles of practice. Therapy is a one of a kind experience for people looking to change their lives. This is for those looking to be truly alive and to find deeper meaning, joy, creativity, and depth.
I work with people to change in work, relationships, anxiety, depression, acting-out or acting-in behavior, and addictions.
Are you looking for an experienced therapist that accepts insurances, offers evening hours, and returns phone call right away? I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals that are struggling in relationships, having difficulty with life adjustments, or bottling their feelings and acting out through addiction. My approach is tailored to each individual in a unique way, integrating various theories and styles of practice. Therapy is a one of a kind experience for people looking to change their lives. This is for those looking to be truly alive and to find deeper meaning, joy, creativity, and depth.
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Christa Marvenko-Athas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
I have advance training in treating anxiety disorders and OCD.
Every marriage and partnership goes through ups and downs. However, some situations call for extra support from a trained couples counselor. Couples counseling can: improve communication and reduce conflict; bring back the spark when couples feel like "roommates"; blend families after remarriage; and, create amicable co-parenting during a divorce in order to minimize the impact on children. Pre-marital counseling helps new couples prepare for the future. Whatever brings you to couples counseling, my focus is always on the best interest of the relationship.
I have advance training in treating anxiety disorders and OCD.
Every marriage and partnership goes through ups and downs. However, some situations call for extra support from a trained couples counselor. Couples counseling can: improve communication and reduce conflict; bring back the spark when couples feel like "roommates"; blend families after remarriage; and, create amicable co-parenting during a divorce in order to minimize the impact on children. Pre-marital counseling helps new couples prepare for the future. Whatever brings you to couples counseling, my focus is always on the best interest of the relationship.
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For additional information about what it's like to work with me, the philosophy behind evidence-based practice, and information about my practice specialties ( anxiety, phobias, trauma recovery, & perinatal mental health, including postpartum adjustment), please visit my website: www.
“I've been anxious for a long time. I used to be able to manage, but I feel like I've lost control. I worry that I'm going crazy, or that something inside of me is broken. I just want all of this to stop. I want to feel calmer and more confident. I want to look to the future with interest and optimism, rather than with fear and hopelessness. I've tried everything, including medicine, but nothing has worked in a lasting way. I fear I’m running out of options, and that scares me."
For additional information about what it's like to work with me, the philosophy behind evidence-based practice, and information about my practice specialties ( anxiety, phobias, trauma recovery, & perinatal mental health, including postpartum adjustment), please visit my website: www.
“I've been anxious for a long time. I used to be able to manage, but I feel like I've lost control. I worry that I'm going crazy, or that something inside of me is broken. I just want all of this to stop. I want to feel calmer and more confident. I want to look to the future with interest and optimism, rather than with fear and hopelessness. I've tried everything, including medicine, but nothing has worked in a lasting way. I fear I’m running out of options, and that scares me."
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Your worries, fears, and inner critic don’t have to be the boss of you.
Feeling scared and constantly on edge after a life-threatening event? Does it seem like worries are taking over your life? Are you feeling burnt out taking care of others? Perhaps you are a therapist feeling out of touch with why you ever wanted to do this. Maybe others see you as successful, but you secretly fear you will fall short of expectations (especially your own). Worry, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, or perfectionism have gotten in the way of living the life you want. You’ve lost touch with the things that bring you a sense of meaning and purpose. It’s not just you. Everyone gets stuck. I am here to help.
Your worries, fears, and inner critic don’t have to be the boss of you.
Feeling scared and constantly on edge after a life-threatening event? Does it seem like worries are taking over your life? Are you feeling burnt out taking care of others? Perhaps you are a therapist feeling out of touch with why you ever wanted to do this. Maybe others see you as successful, but you secretly fear you will fall short of expectations (especially your own). Worry, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, or perfectionism have gotten in the way of living the life you want. You’ve lost touch with the things that bring you a sense of meaning and purpose. It’s not just you. Everyone gets stuck. I am here to help.
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Currently accepting new clients - Welcome! It can be an extremely daunting task to try to find the right therapy fit, and searching through profiles can quickly become overwhelming. As an openly ADHDer myself, I work primarily with neurodivergent pre-teens, teens and adults with a wide range of concerns with specialty in ADHD, SPD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also enjoy working with adults struggling through with workplace burnout. I can help to recognize, validate, and explore difficult thoughts and feelings and provide concrete supports and tools to help manage them.
Currently accepting new clients - Welcome! It can be an extremely daunting task to try to find the right therapy fit, and searching through profiles can quickly become overwhelming. As an openly ADHDer myself, I work primarily with neurodivergent pre-teens, teens and adults with a wide range of concerns with specialty in ADHD, SPD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also enjoy working with adults struggling through with workplace burnout. I can help to recognize, validate, and explore difficult thoughts and feelings and provide concrete supports and tools to help manage them.
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Louis Blasetti
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Roland Park, MD 21210
I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.
My goal is to create an approachable and non-judgemental environment, in which you can discuss any concerns you may have. Maybe you need support in a recent life transition? Maybe you are experiencing intrusive or racing thoughts? Maybe issues from the past keep affecting your present day? Maybe you just came out to your family? I want to create a space in which you feel you are able to process these events.
I also have experience working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.
My goal is to create an approachable and non-judgemental environment, in which you can discuss any concerns you may have. Maybe you need support in a recent life transition? Maybe you are experiencing intrusive or racing thoughts? Maybe issues from the past keep affecting your present day? Maybe you just came out to your family? I want to create a space in which you feel you are able to process these events.
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I am a psychologist specializing in ADHD assessment and CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma, and depression can feel both distressing and debilitating. If you have tried to manage your anxiety on your own and found that relief often feels temporary, with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or distressing memories eventually returning, an approach that addresses long-term symptom management could help. In therapy with me, we will work to build skills that can help you find lasting relief with therapies that are empirically proven to work, including CBT, PE, and ERP.
I am a psychologist specializing in ADHD assessment and CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma, and depression can feel both distressing and debilitating. If you have tried to manage your anxiety on your own and found that relief often feels temporary, with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or distressing memories eventually returning, an approach that addresses long-term symptom management could help. In therapy with me, we will work to build skills that can help you find lasting relief with therapies that are empirically proven to work, including CBT, PE, and ERP.
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Yisroel Tenenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210
Whether it's a major challenge or an interest in going from good to great, having someone in your corner can make a big difference. I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma, and grief. I also have particular experience working with sleep difficulties (insomnia), ADHD, anger, and chronic pain.
Whether it's a major challenge or an interest in going from good to great, having someone in your corner can make a big difference. I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma, and grief. I also have particular experience working with sleep difficulties (insomnia), ADHD, anger, and chronic pain.
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James Cole Abrams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LAC, CMIT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210
I work with teens, twenty-somethings, and their families, struggling with addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Substance abuse is not a problem, it's a symptom. Many of us carry a deep pain within, and work to hide it behind substance and behavioral addictions. Often what looks like selfish or harmful behavior is really just a person's best effort at dealing with the pain, frustration, and disconnection they feel every day. As a therapist, my aim is to provide the warmth, stability, and emotional space for you to safely and effectively explore what you need in order to grow into who you know you can be.
I work with teens, twenty-somethings, and their families, struggling with addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Substance abuse is not a problem, it's a symptom. Many of us carry a deep pain within, and work to hide it behind substance and behavioral addictions. Often what looks like selfish or harmful behavior is really just a person's best effort at dealing with the pain, frustration, and disconnection they feel every day. As a therapist, my aim is to provide the warmth, stability, and emotional space for you to safely and effectively explore what you need in order to grow into who you know you can be.
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Donald Dolan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CGCS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
I have specific training and experience rooted in evidence-based practices for the treatment of trauma, grief, anxiety disorders, attachment difficulties, LGBTQIA issues, and depression.
I help clients learn strategies to encourage emotional well-being, explore attachment, and break old patterns of behavior that cause impairment in their daily lives. Each client has a unique experience that is significant in their part of the therapeutic process and the development of their healing journey. Counseling is setting a course towards wellness and making choices to live authentically. Wellness is a path and as a therapist I walk with my clients on that path to self-awareness and help them with identifying and challenging distorted thoughts and unhelpful beliefs they may carry about themselves, others, or the world.
I have specific training and experience rooted in evidence-based practices for the treatment of trauma, grief, anxiety disorders, attachment difficulties, LGBTQIA issues, and depression.
I help clients learn strategies to encourage emotional well-being, explore attachment, and break old patterns of behavior that cause impairment in their daily lives. Each client has a unique experience that is significant in their part of the therapeutic process and the development of their healing journey. Counseling is setting a course towards wellness and making choices to live authentically. Wellness is a path and as a therapist I walk with my clients on that path to self-awareness and help them with identifying and challenging distorted thoughts and unhelpful beliefs they may carry about themselves, others, or the world.
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Jeffrey Wolfish
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
Sitting with a therapist as you begin this process can be anxiety provoking leaving you to feel vulnerable.
You don't need someone to tell you how stressful and challenging life can be. Work is stressful. Parenting is stressful. Marriage is stressful. Given the amount of stress we experience we often have a hard time identifying what is at the core of our problems. I have found that therapy can provide much needed exploration and processing that helps us live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. In a collaborative fashion, I work with each client to find patterns in behavior and language that may not be easily recognizable by the client.
Sitting with a therapist as you begin this process can be anxiety provoking leaving you to feel vulnerable.
You don't need someone to tell you how stressful and challenging life can be. Work is stressful. Parenting is stressful. Marriage is stressful. Given the amount of stress we experience we often have a hard time identifying what is at the core of our problems. I have found that therapy can provide much needed exploration and processing that helps us live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. In a collaborative fashion, I work with each client to find patterns in behavior and language that may not be easily recognizable by the client.
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Being a teenager is tough. Navigating school and home, extracurriculars and relationships with ever developing brains and bodies, emotions and perspectives, relationships and identities, distractions and temptations, can lead to anxiety and fear, confusion and loneliness, disorientation, frustration, anger even hopelessness. Parents, teachers, coaches and friends aren’t always the people to help, and sometimes you get to a point when you know you can’t do it alone...
Being a teenager is tough. Navigating school and home, extracurriculars and relationships with ever developing brains and bodies, emotions and perspectives, relationships and identities, distractions and temptations, can lead to anxiety and fear, confusion and loneliness, disorientation, frustration, anger even hopelessness. Parents, teachers, coaches and friends aren’t always the people to help, and sometimes you get to a point when you know you can’t do it alone...
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Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver involvement is essential in my work with children. I provide parents and/or caregivers with skills to utilize at home as well as provide insight and a better understanding of what your child may be experiencing.
Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver involvement is essential in my work with children. I provide parents and/or caregivers with skills to utilize at home as well as provide insight and a better understanding of what your child may be experiencing.
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Julie Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed out, depressed, anxious or irritable? Having difficulty at work, school or in your relationships? Feeling "stuck" in your life? Are you your own worst critic? Are you searching for a compassionate and experienced therapist to empower you to change the way you look at things and support your personal growth? My intention as a therapist is to create a friendly, non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and growth by accessing your natural inner wisdom and strengths.
Are you feeling stressed out, depressed, anxious or irritable? Having difficulty at work, school or in your relationships? Feeling "stuck" in your life? Are you your own worst critic? Are you searching for a compassionate and experienced therapist to empower you to change the way you look at things and support your personal growth? My intention as a therapist is to create a friendly, non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and growth by accessing your natural inner wisdom and strengths.
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Allison Banbury
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roland Park, MD 21210
In my 25 years as a therapist I've successfully supported clients through life's transitions (graduation, relocation, marriage, divorce, pregancy/new baby, career shift, major decisions, etc.), as well as those suffering from anxiety. I also enjoy working with couples seeking to strengthen and/or revitalize their relationship. I have lived experience with blended families and understand the complexities of parenting, partnering, and growing up in that framework. I work first to understand each person's unique circumstances, and then to identify strengths on which we can build to help clients lead happier, more joy-filled lives.
In my 25 years as a therapist I've successfully supported clients through life's transitions (graduation, relocation, marriage, divorce, pregancy/new baby, career shift, major decisions, etc.), as well as those suffering from anxiety. I also enjoy working with couples seeking to strengthen and/or revitalize their relationship. I have lived experience with blended families and understand the complexities of parenting, partnering, and growing up in that framework. I work first to understand each person's unique circumstances, and then to identify strengths on which we can build to help clients lead happier, more joy-filled lives.
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I enjoy working with adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, parenting/coparenting support, life stressors, and the transition to motherhood.
Hi! As a therapist, it is my privilege and passion to work with individuals to overcome challenging relationships, life stressors or transitions, and loss. I believe in a collaborative, person-centered, and strength-based perspective. Through individualized treatment using an ACT approach, I work to empower clients as they take those first small intentional steps in choosing the life they want in the face of challenges or struggles. I appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside you and provide support as we work towards personal growth and a fulfilling life that feels authentic to you.
I enjoy working with adults struggling with anxiety, ADHD, depression, parenting/coparenting support, life stressors, and the transition to motherhood.
Hi! As a therapist, it is my privilege and passion to work with individuals to overcome challenging relationships, life stressors or transitions, and loss. I believe in a collaborative, person-centered, and strength-based perspective. Through individualized treatment using an ACT approach, I work to empower clients as they take those first small intentional steps in choosing the life they want in the face of challenges or struggles. I appreciate the opportunity to walk alongside you and provide support as we work towards personal growth and a fulfilling life that feels authentic to you.
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I also provide therapy to therapists with anxiety, early trauma, or ADHD (as well as recovery from emotional abuse and/or infidelity in a past relationship).
Are overthinking and overwhelm interfering with your work, relationships, and daily life? Reach out to me. I have over a decade of experience specializing in anxiety, early trauma, and adult ADHD. I also treat people who are out of and recovering from the impact of emotional abuse and/or infidelity in a past relationship. You can find new ways to shift out of exhausting old patterns as we go beyond talk therapy and skills training. We'll focus on the early issues underlying your symptoms, so you can respond to life's challenges by choice and live from your authentic self.
I also provide therapy to therapists with anxiety, early trauma, or ADHD (as well as recovery from emotional abuse and/or infidelity in a past relationship).
Are overthinking and overwhelm interfering with your work, relationships, and daily life? Reach out to me. I have over a decade of experience specializing in anxiety, early trauma, and adult ADHD. I also treat people who are out of and recovering from the impact of emotional abuse and/or infidelity in a past relationship. You can find new ways to shift out of exhausting old patterns as we go beyond talk therapy and skills training. We'll focus on the early issues underlying your symptoms, so you can respond to life's challenges by choice and live from your authentic self.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.