Female Therapists in University Park, MD
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It happened again. You were sitting in traffic, thinking about your day, when panic suddenly hit. Your chest tightened, and you couldn’t catch your breath. Your palms began to sweat, and your face became flushed. You wondered to yourself, "Is everything about to unravel?!" You never know when these overwhelming emotions will hit, and it’s terrifying. You don’t need this added burden right now – between family dinners, work assignments, doctor’s appointments, paying bills, organizing your house, and everything else, things are already so hectic. You hate to let people down, but you can’t keep going like this.
It happened again. You were sitting in traffic, thinking about your day, when panic suddenly hit. Your chest tightened, and you couldn’t catch your breath. Your palms began to sweat, and your face became flushed. You wondered to yourself, "Is everything about to unravel?!" You never know when these overwhelming emotions will hit, and it’s terrifying. You don’t need this added burden right now – between family dinners, work assignments, doctor’s appointments, paying bills, organizing your house, and everything else, things are already so hectic. You hate to let people down, but you can’t keep going like this.
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Kelly Haines Aguirre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPH, LICSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
University Park, MD 20782
Welcome! I'd like to tell you, I am an in-person individual, couple, and group psychotherapist. Areas of my specialization are attachment, anxiety, codependency, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma/PTSD. My interventions are somatic, psychodynamic and IFS-informed. If we work together, I can help you (+partner) with new and different behaviors so you can develop meaningful relationships, resolve old pain & trauma, break unhelpful habits, decrease anxiety, achieve work/life balance, use confidence and assertiveness to get your needs met, as well as increase experiences of joy, pleasure, vitality, equanimity.
Welcome! I'd like to tell you, I am an in-person individual, couple, and group psychotherapist. Areas of my specialization are attachment, anxiety, codependency, relationship issues, addiction, and trauma/PTSD. My interventions are somatic, psychodynamic and IFS-informed. If we work together, I can help you (+partner) with new and different behaviors so you can develop meaningful relationships, resolve old pain & trauma, break unhelpful habits, decrease anxiety, achieve work/life balance, use confidence and assertiveness to get your needs met, as well as increase experiences of joy, pleasure, vitality, equanimity.
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Maryland Therapy Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, MD 20722 (Online Only)
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
Our mission at Maryland Therapy Collective is to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, inclusive, and client-centered treatment to help our clients live healthier and more fulfilling lives. We incorporate this approach by tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs. We believe that our clients have the power to make the changes they want in their lives, and we are here to help guide and support them through that process.
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Beatrice Aina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going” – Noam Shpancer, PHD. Sometimes in life we reach a point where we lose focus on the things critical to improving/maintaining our mental health and overall quality of life. I myself have once reached that point and it was then I realized the importance of having a strong network of support, including a therapist. I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, or unheard; and so, I strive to create a safe space for people to be seen, heard, understood, and valued.
“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going” – Noam Shpancer, PHD. Sometimes in life we reach a point where we lose focus on the things critical to improving/maintaining our mental health and overall quality of life. I myself have once reached that point and it was then I realized the importance of having a strong network of support, including a therapist. I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, or unheard; and so, I strive to create a safe space for people to be seen, heard, understood, and valued.
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and is not happy with the way life is going? As a dedicated life coach, I offer you the tools to make your goals practical and attainable. I am well trained in coaching for prevention, self-care transformation, mental health issues, school-related issues, work-related issues, new moms, medication compliance, personal relationships, recovery, physical health, disability, and many more.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and is not happy with the way life is going? As a dedicated life coach, I offer you the tools to make your goals practical and attainable. I am well trained in coaching for prevention, self-care transformation, mental health issues, school-related issues, work-related issues, new moms, medication compliance, personal relationships, recovery, physical health, disability, and many more.
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Dr. Anita Payne- Comprehensive Clinical Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
College Park, MD 20740
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
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Multicultural Counseling & Consulting Center LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20783
La vida es una cadena de transiciones que muchas veces a las personas se nos hace un poco complicado sobrellevar o resolver. Y aunque los cambios nos dan la oportunidad de crecimiento, es muy cierto que estos mismos cambios nos traen mucha angustia y desequilibrio emocional. Yo puedo ayudarte a descubrir y desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para que puedas mantenerte enfocado(a) en lo que es la prioridad para ti y para todos aquellos que te rodean durante estos procesos naturales de transición.
La vida es una cadena de transiciones que muchas veces a las personas se nos hace un poco complicado sobrellevar o resolver. Y aunque los cambios nos dan la oportunidad de crecimiento, es muy cierto que estos mismos cambios nos traen mucha angustia y desequilibrio emocional. Yo puedo ayudarte a descubrir y desarrollar las habilidades necesarias para que puedas mantenerte enfocado(a) en lo que es la prioridad para ti y para todos aquellos que te rodean durante estos procesos naturales de transición.
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As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I am passionate about the mental health of individuals struggling with Posttraumatic Stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. I have successfully helped children, families, and adults with adjustment difficulties, traumatic stress exposure, and other concerns that impact their daily functioning.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I am passionate about the mental health of individuals struggling with Posttraumatic Stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. I have successfully helped children, families, and adults with adjustment difficulties, traumatic stress exposure, and other concerns that impact their daily functioning.
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Are you navigating the complexities of relationships while juggling cultural and personal identity? I understand the unique challenges individuals and families face, particularly within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a family, I start from a place of understanding and meet you where you are. I practice from a narrative therapy perspective, fostering trust and engagement essential for a transformative therapeutic experience.
Are you navigating the complexities of relationships while juggling cultural and personal identity? I understand the unique challenges individuals and families face, particularly within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a family, I start from a place of understanding and meet you where you are. I practice from a narrative therapy perspective, fostering trust and engagement essential for a transformative therapeutic experience.
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Total Wellbeing Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Would you like to know what therapy can do for you? The first sessions will allow you to discover if therapy can support your growth and any life challenges you may be encountering in your present journey. I will make use of my listening skills to collaborate with and explore with you the past and present concerns that may need to be considered for therapeutic care.
Would you like to know what therapy can do for you? The first sessions will allow you to discover if therapy can support your growth and any life challenges you may be encountering in your present journey. I will make use of my listening skills to collaborate with and explore with you the past and present concerns that may need to be considered for therapeutic care.
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Dr. Janeen Cross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (Online Only)
I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief, health related challenges and other disorders. My treatment modalities include client-focused, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. I offer mental health care for individual, couples and families.
I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, grief, health related challenges and other disorders. My treatment modalities include client-focused, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. I offer mental health care for individual, couples and families.
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Sonia Kersevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, MD 20742 (Online Only)
Many feel alone and overwhelmed when they are struggling with life challenges or mental health symptoms. Some people try to stuff the “bad feelings” deep down and pretend they are okay, while others shut out family and friends so they don’t hurt them or feel judged by them. It can be hard to have hope when you feel trapped in such a dark place without a light to see the way out.
Many feel alone and overwhelmed when they are struggling with life challenges or mental health symptoms. Some people try to stuff the “bad feelings” deep down and pretend they are okay, while others shut out family and friends so they don’t hurt them or feel judged by them. It can be hard to have hope when you feel trapped in such a dark place without a light to see the way out.
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Ashley Bauman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20781 (Online Only)
Life can be quite challenging. Has life turned out differently than you hoped? Do you feel unsure about how to move forward or what to do with your emotions? We tend to either minimize our emotions or let them run wild, and either way, it can keep us from the life and relationships we desire. Feelings can steer us to flourishing places if we have the skills to gain insight into what they are telling us and respond to them effectively. I approach clients with compassion, empathy, and kindness to work collaboratively to foster connection with yourself and others.
Life can be quite challenging. Has life turned out differently than you hoped? Do you feel unsure about how to move forward or what to do with your emotions? We tend to either minimize our emotions or let them run wild, and either way, it can keep us from the life and relationships we desire. Feelings can steer us to flourishing places if we have the skills to gain insight into what they are telling us and respond to them effectively. I approach clients with compassion, empathy, and kindness to work collaboratively to foster connection with yourself and others.
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When OCD, depression, and anxiety get in the way of living fully, I help clients reclaim their lives and get unstuck. Clients that work with me are reflective, curious, and intentional about personal growth. Sometimes, clients aren't sure how to name the challenges they're experiencing, and they just have a hunch that life doesn't have to be as hard as it is now. That's okay! You don't need a diagnosis or the perfect description of your symptoms to start counseling. I understand that disorders show up in diverse ways, and I take time to listen to my clients so that treatment can be responsive to their unique needs.
When OCD, depression, and anxiety get in the way of living fully, I help clients reclaim their lives and get unstuck. Clients that work with me are reflective, curious, and intentional about personal growth. Sometimes, clients aren't sure how to name the challenges they're experiencing, and they just have a hunch that life doesn't have to be as hard as it is now. That's okay! You don't need a diagnosis or the perfect description of your symptoms to start counseling. I understand that disorders show up in diverse ways, and I take time to listen to my clients so that treatment can be responsive to their unique needs.
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Misty Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Life is really hard sometimes. I can imagine that you are here because you are ready to get rid of the barriers standing in the way of you being your best self. Maybe you have found yourself in a funk that feels hard to get out of or have lost motivation to do things you once enjoyed. It may be that you feel you can't get out of your head or overwhelmed by everything going on in your life or in the world. Maybe you feel isolated or misunderstood. Perhaps you feel scattered or are having trouble focusing on what's important. I am glad you are here, and I believe I can help.
Life is really hard sometimes. I can imagine that you are here because you are ready to get rid of the barriers standing in the way of you being your best self. Maybe you have found yourself in a funk that feels hard to get out of or have lost motivation to do things you once enjoyed. It may be that you feel you can't get out of your head or overwhelmed by everything going on in your life or in the world. Maybe you feel isolated or misunderstood. Perhaps you feel scattered or are having trouble focusing on what's important. I am glad you are here, and I believe I can help.
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Mary Unverferth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hyattsville, MD 20782 (Online Only)
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
Therapy works best when you’re feeling understood. By processing and understanding the events of your life and your reaction to them, we will identify healthy coping strategies to manage stress and strong emotions. Have you experienced a loss that feels overwhelming? Feeling “stuck” or alone in your grief? Together, we can work to help you feel better. Our lives and problems can be more deeply understood through a structured reflection of the past. I use a mix of psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to help people notice and be curious about their feelings, thoughts, behaviors.
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Increased ability to regulate emotions; emotional resilience; improved ability to identify and manage trigger; reduction in irrational thoughts; decrease in the frequency, duration and intensity of symptoms are some of my clients' treatment outcomes. I use CBT, DBT, Solution Focused and Trauma Focused therapies, reframing, mindfulness, validating statements, reflection of feeling and meaning and active listening. We'll explore and resolve the impact of the past current moods, thoughts, relationships, responses/reactions and more; moving you from making unintentional decisions to making more conscious and fulfilling choices.
Increased ability to regulate emotions; emotional resilience; improved ability to identify and manage trigger; reduction in irrational thoughts; decrease in the frequency, duration and intensity of symptoms are some of my clients' treatment outcomes. I use CBT, DBT, Solution Focused and Trauma Focused therapies, reframing, mindfulness, validating statements, reflection of feeling and meaning and active listening. We'll explore and resolve the impact of the past current moods, thoughts, relationships, responses/reactions and more; moving you from making unintentional decisions to making more conscious and fulfilling choices.
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I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.
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Heidi Hartig | Eating Disorder Therapist
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverdale, MD 20737 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Heidi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Wisconsin. With over 10 years of experience, Heidi’s biggest passion is working with adults struggling with eating disorders through a Health at Every Size approach. She also works with co-occurring diagnoses, such as: trauma, anxiety, and depression. You don't have to be ready to completely commit to recovery, but let's talk about what could be.
Heidi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Wisconsin. With over 10 years of experience, Heidi’s biggest passion is working with adults struggling with eating disorders through a Health at Every Size approach. She also works with co-occurring diagnoses, such as: trauma, anxiety, and depression. You don't have to be ready to completely commit to recovery, but let's talk about what could be.
I collaborate with patients to help them understand and resolve problems they experience with regard to: personal and work relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression and anxiety, unresolved grief and loss, sexual and intimacy conflicts, work and achievement inhibitions, parenting problems. Increased intellectual and emotional understanding of these problems often helps the individual develop more successful and rewarding approaches in dealing with day to day realities in adult life.
I collaborate with patients to help them understand and resolve problems they experience with regard to: personal and work relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression and anxiety, unresolved grief and loss, sexual and intimacy conflicts, work and achievement inhibitions, parenting problems. Increased intellectual and emotional understanding of these problems often helps the individual develop more successful and rewarding approaches in dealing with day to day realities in adult life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.