Family Therapy in Waldorf, MD

The saying, "If you don't like the movie, change the film," suggests that we must become the change that we desire. Fortunately, we have the capacity to continuously evolve and grow and create a winning life. As an individual who has a keen interest and passion for helping to alleviate the suffering of others and get to the heart of the matter, I work collaboratively with you to transform your life from the inside out and bring forth your limitless potential and have that breakthrough in areas that once seemed elusive. Let's work together to create the possible!

As we travel through this journey of life, getting past challenges can be a difficult process. At times, we may need the guidance and support of a skilled professional. I have over 10 years of experience providing clinical counseling in mental health facilities, school settings, and private practice. Currently, I provide teletherapy via a HIPAA compliant platform to help clients take the steps to better manage life’s challenges. When clients learn to effectively manage persistent challenges – they understand better…they feel better…they perform better.

Everyone has a story. What is yours? How many chapters does yours include and what are their titles? Your past is likely quite diverse, filled with your best and most joyful moments as well as moments filled with heartache and pain, or feelings of disappointment, anger, sadness, shame, or guilt. You may have spent time wishing that some of these chapters could have been written differently, reflecting different personal, professional, or relational decisions, ability for self-acceptance or acceptance of others, ability to forgive, or even forget.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force whose passion is to provide mental and emotional restoration, empower, and assist you to regain your strength and identity, your voice, and your passion for living displaced as a result of fear and anxiety, low-self-esteem, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse/violence, depression, and grief. As an adjunct faculty who has taught undergraduate and graduate students, I tend to include psycho-education as part of my practice, thereby arming you with useful information, enabling you to make informed decisions about your mental health.

My practice best fits the "strong friend" type. The person who supports everyone, but also needs support. My practice also fits those who are struggling to adjust to life situations and circumstances, and adults who are still recovering form their childhood adversity.

ETW Therapeutic & Holistic Services LLC is a group practice consisting of Therapists, Psychiatrists, and PRP Case-managers providing comprehensive mental health treatment and support.

Now Accepting New Clients! Sometimes life makes us ask "why me?" Or "when did this become my life?" We find it difficult to navigate the difficulties we face, which increases our stress and impacts the relationships around us. Physical health is often prioritized over our mental health. Today you can choose to change your thoughts, feelings and by extension, your life. At Renew Counseling we have seen the positive changes that can occur in lives. We will support you in that journey as your rebuild and regain control in your daily endeavors. We believe in taking the critical steps to Reflect, Reconnect, Renew!

Diversified Lifestyle Services (DLS) is a Mental Health Counseling and Consulting Firm dedicated to helping clients reach their full potential. We are a female, minority-owned counseling and consulting firm in the Washington metropolitan area. We provide evaluations and recommend solutions to a range of issues for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We specialize in treating a variety of mental health disorders, as well as serving those satisfying court-ordered treatment, DOT SAP evaluations, and individuals managing life stressors.

Do you feel anxious, sad, irritable, and lack of energy to do things you used to love doing? Margareth can assist you, with new medications, and therapy that has been proven to work on the individuals with the symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety, Major Depression, Bipolar I/II, addiction, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Psychosis, Mood disorder and more. Are you looking for someone who is compassionate, understanding, and someone who listens and understanding? Together, we can create a care plan that is specific to your symptoms and your needs, so you can be the person you used to be.

While life comes with its challenges, there comes a time where we all need some help - a small push, if you will. Whether anxiety, depression, fear, or loneliness is prevalent within your life, it will always be my goal to be a positive guide. As an aspiring Licensed Holistic Therapist, I utilize person-centered therapy, NTU psychotherapy, and a variety of holistic wellness interventions.

You deserve to live a life that is positive and fulfilling; a life that leaves you feeling excited to wake up each morning and embrace the day’s potential. Finding that “spark” in life can sometimes feel like a struggle. Perhaps you feel anxious and overwhelmed, or find yourself generally losing pleasure in things you once enjoyed. Many of us experience these feelings, but you don’t need to continue struggling alone. I believe that collaboration is key, and together we can address your personal experience, learn to navigate life’s challenges, and help you get back to living your best life.

I work with individuals who may be feeling “stuck”, but are ambitious, proactive, and motivated to make changes in their lives so they are living life joyfully and at peace. I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you gain the clarity you need to understand how your past may have contributed to current challenges, behaviors, emotions, beliefs, relationships; and also shaped you into the unique person you are today. Insight is the first step in empowering you with the skills to make necessary changes to improve your health and how you live your life. It is about showing up for yourself.

My name is Tayla Fawumi, LCPC. I have been working in the mental health field for the last 6 years. I have experience working with all ages from children to geriatric age. I have experience working in school based, community based, career counseling field, residential treatment facilities for teens/adults as well as private practice settings.

Hello, my name is Shondelle Johnson-Pugh. I am licensed as an LCSWC in the state of Maryland. Although I have worked with individuals and families for over 22 years. Most recently, I have been blessed with the opportunity to provide therapeutic services for the last five years. My background consists of providing services to those seeking support in the areas of maternal mental health, depression, relationship issues, improvement in self-esteem, defining coping skills, and pre/post-adoptive therapy.

When an individual seeks to rebuild, restore, and renew their perspective, attitude, and behavior they become empowered to obtain healing and wholeness. My purpose is to collaborate with clients on their journey to mental wellness by providing a safe, authentic, proactive, and empathetic environment. I work with adults and adolescents using cognitive behavioral technique (CBT), person centered, EMDR, Brainspotting, and a spiritual approach. My goal is to remind clients that they are worthy of living their best life. It starts by setting an intention to heal, maintaining hope, and knowing that they are worth the investment!

Dr. Samuel is a psychotherapist and relationship coach. She holds a doctorate (PsyD) and MS in Clinical Psychology and a doctorate (Ed.D) and a MA in Education and Human Development. Dr. Samuel provides individual therapy (children and adults), and couple's coaching. She is invested in providing culturally responsive therapy that emphasizes an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health that is aligned to each client’s unique needs. Dr. Samuel has a warm, supportive and collaborative approach that facilitates therapeutic alliance and allows her clients and their families to feel at ease. Multicultural Practice

If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.

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?

Hi there! Raise your hand if you describe yourself as an over-thinker. Perhaps you’ve felt paralyzed by indecision in your life- fearful about trusting yourself enough to make choices that worked for you. Maybe you’ve had difficulty managing stress in your daily life without fixating on every possible outcome that could go wrong. Perhaps you've had difficulty managing your racing thoughts. Maybe you have a hard time seeing the value you bring to your work and relationships. Your anxiety might feel like a weight around your leg that you drag with you into every social situation and you don't know how to keep it from pulling you down.