Female Therapists in White Plains, MD
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Nicole Daniels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695
Rearing your family while balancing the demands of life can be distressing. Family First Psychotherapy Services LLC, can support your journey to create a safe and enriched environment to thrive and be successful. You are the "expert of your reality". I would like to assist you in your process of restoring or cultivating wellness and healing in your relationship with yourself and your loved one(s). My training can be benefit couples who are experiencing relationship distress, those dealing with family dysfunction, problem youth, veterans looking for individual, family and couple support. You can improve you life.
Rearing your family while balancing the demands of life can be distressing. Family First Psychotherapy Services LLC, can support your journey to create a safe and enriched environment to thrive and be successful. You are the "expert of your reality". I would like to assist you in your process of restoring or cultivating wellness and healing in your relationship with yourself and your loved one(s). My training can be benefit couples who are experiencing relationship distress, those dealing with family dysfunction, problem youth, veterans looking for individual, family and couple support. You can improve you life.
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Esteem Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
White Plains, MD 20695 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Darrah Ferguson, and welcome to Esteem Counseling Services. I know that sometimes life becomes challenging and can be too much for us to handle. We often find ourselves asking questions like, "Why did this happen to me?" "How will I get through this?" "What do I do now?" "Will I ever be me again?" You are not alone in feeling like this. You do not have to feel ashamed either. I’m here to help you get through it all.
Hi, my name is Darrah Ferguson, and welcome to Esteem Counseling Services. I know that sometimes life becomes challenging and can be too much for us to handle. We often find ourselves asking questions like, "Why did this happen to me?" "How will I get through this?" "What do I do now?" "Will I ever be me again?" You are not alone in feeling like this. You do not have to feel ashamed either. I’m here to help you get through it all.
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Sarah Galloway
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
White Plains, MD 20695 (Online Only)
Welcome! I understand you may be coping with stressors, anxiety, depression, transitions, or dealing with the effects of trauma. I'm here to help you navigate these issues by identifying both areas of change and strengths, and working together toward healing.
Welcome! I understand you may be coping with stressors, anxiety, depression, transitions, or dealing with the effects of trauma. I'm here to help you navigate these issues by identifying both areas of change and strengths, and working together toward healing.
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Shantel Gaskins 1 Serving Others
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695
I am a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT). Prior to becoming licensed, I worked in the social services field, assisting ex-offenders to reintegrate back into the community. In doing so, I used therapeutic techniques (such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions) to reduce clients' resistance towards change and address antisocial cognitions that were barriers to their success in adapting new prosocial cognitions and behavior.
I am a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT). Prior to becoming licensed, I worked in the social services field, assisting ex-offenders to reintegrate back into the community. In doing so, I used therapeutic techniques (such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral interventions) to reduce clients' resistance towards change and address antisocial cognitions that were barriers to their success in adapting new prosocial cognitions and behavior.
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Taquanda Dixon, LGMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695
Waitlist for new clients
I began my career in the human service industry after obtaining a bachelor's in interdisciplinary health studies. I have completed the internship requirements for my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have completed comprehensive work in systemic approaches: infancy through adolescence, theories of psychotherapy, and counseling and advocacy with diverse populations.
I began my career in the human service industry after obtaining a bachelor's in interdisciplinary health studies. I have completed the internship requirements for my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have completed comprehensive work in systemic approaches: infancy through adolescence, theories of psychotherapy, and counseling and advocacy with diverse populations.
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Dr. Andrea M. Wallace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695 (Online Only)
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!
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!
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Ceyonna Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
White Plains, MD 20695 (Online Only)
Hi, I am Ceyonna and I am a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland. I received my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2019. My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children and young adults in individual and group settings, as well as family counseling. In life, we face challenges that seem too difficult to handle and begin to experience unpleasant emotion; however, there is hope.
Hi, I am Ceyonna and I am a licensed therapist in Virginia and Maryland. I received my master's degree in professional counseling from Liberty University in 2019. My specialties and areas of interest include perinatal mental health, substance use, crisis support, anxiety, depression, peer and family conflict, and behavioral concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with children and young adults in individual and group settings, as well as family counseling. In life, we face challenges that seem too difficult to handle and begin to experience unpleasant emotion; however, there is hope.
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Interventions, LLC (Dr. Howard)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695 (Online Only)
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." Such a true statement! Many of us have to "work with the cards we're dealt," even when those cards leave us feeling as if we have very few choices, and as if we have no control of our lives, but, isn't,"Life what you make it"? With that said, are you happy with life? Are you struggling with the chocolates in your box, or cards dealt you? We welcome the opportunity to offer new perspectives, that could result in a more fulfilled life!
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." Such a true statement! Many of us have to "work with the cards we're dealt," even when those cards leave us feeling as if we have very few choices, and as if we have no control of our lives, but, isn't,"Life what you make it"? With that said, are you happy with life? Are you struggling with the chocolates in your box, or cards dealt you? We welcome the opportunity to offer new perspectives, that could result in a more fulfilled life!
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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!
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!
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Hopeful Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
White Plains, MD 20695
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
Hopeful Counseling believes in having a spiritual foundation along with assisting people reach their highest and fullest desires of their heart. Spiritual faith is an important factor that adds to the overall quality of a person's life, along with exercise. Our approach is holistic and includes family connections and inter-personal relationships.
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Regena Turnbull is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in working with individuals, couples and families to promote lasting change. I have 20 years experience working in the field providing people with a different perspective. I truly enjoy helping people improve their problem solving abilities to lead the lives they deserve. I have some availability on Saturdays. New clients can expect a thorough evaluation focused on discovering underutilized strengths.
Regena Turnbull is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in working with individuals, couples and families to promote lasting change. I have 20 years experience working in the field providing people with a different perspective. I truly enjoy helping people improve their problem solving abilities to lead the lives they deserve. I have some availability on Saturdays. New clients can expect a thorough evaluation focused on discovering underutilized strengths.
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Welcome! I'm Tiarra Abu-Bakr, The founder of True Self Holistic Therapy. I’m a queer, BIPOC clinical mental health therapist with a deep commitment to creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all my clients. My journey in mental health began with a passion for helping others discover their authentic selves and cultivate self-worth. I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in marginalized communities, and I’m dedicated to providing care that honors your identity and experiences. Taking the first step toward healing is a courageous act. I am here to support you in your journey, and I invite you to reach out.
Welcome! I'm Tiarra Abu-Bakr, The founder of True Self Holistic Therapy. I’m a queer, BIPOC clinical mental health therapist with a deep commitment to creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all my clients. My journey in mental health began with a passion for helping others discover their authentic selves and cultivate self-worth. I understand the unique challenges faced by individuals in marginalized communities, and I’m dedicated to providing care that honors your identity and experiences. Taking the first step toward healing is a courageous act. I am here to support you in your journey, and I invite you to reach out.
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Kecia Wright Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
White Plains, MD 20695
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, Washington DC, and Georgia providing psychotherapy to adults over 18. I specialize in working with anxiety & stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, loss & bereavement, depression and anger management. My passion is helping women build insight to proactively improve their lives. Many of my clients are BIPOC women who are highly successful perfectionists and people pleasers who struggle to find work/life balance, deeper purpose, and joy. Together, we will work toward creating a life that aligns with your core values and purpose.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, Washington DC, and Georgia providing psychotherapy to adults over 18. I specialize in working with anxiety & stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, loss & bereavement, depression and anger management. My passion is helping women build insight to proactively improve their lives. Many of my clients are BIPOC women who are highly successful perfectionists and people pleasers who struggle to find work/life balance, deeper purpose, and joy. Together, we will work toward creating a life that aligns with your core values and purpose.
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I am on a lifelong mission to help women and youth heal from the trauma and empower them to tap into their infinite God-given potential.
At Take My Hand Counseling & Consulting LLC, we specialize in providing trauma-informed care for young adults who encounter mental, emotional & relational stress from sexual & physical traumatic experiences. We also serve survivors who may be experiencing complications related to childhood trauma. Some common difficulties related to trauma could be presented as anxiety, anger, socio-emotional difficulties, stress, outburst, and poor relational skills. Commit to your reward of emotional resilience, positive relationships, healthy communication, freedom from anxiety, and overall life satisfaction today.
I am on a lifelong mission to help women and youth heal from the trauma and empower them to tap into their infinite God-given potential.
At Take My Hand Counseling & Consulting LLC, we specialize in providing trauma-informed care for young adults who encounter mental, emotional & relational stress from sexual & physical traumatic experiences. We also serve survivors who may be experiencing complications related to childhood trauma. Some common difficulties related to trauma could be presented as anxiety, anger, socio-emotional difficulties, stress, outburst, and poor relational skills. Commit to your reward of emotional resilience, positive relationships, healthy communication, freedom from anxiety, and overall life satisfaction today.
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Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
Therapy is a support that can be used to further enlighten you on your own personal development to communicate more articulately, enhance your relationships, learn how to better cope with stress, become more insightful in your parenting, be better equipped to understand and guide your children, and/or improve your general family life. There is a high value to helping people improve their lives whether it’s working through depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues that keep them stuck and not progressing. Prioritizing our wellbeing is important in maintaining a healthy and balanced mind, body, and soul.
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D'Anita Parker
Counselor, MS, LCPC , NCC
Verified Verified
White Plains, MD 20695
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with substance use? Have you been court ordered to have a substance abuse evaluation or assessment? Have you been feeling down lately or lost interest in things you used to do and using substances to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed and use substances to cope? If you or someone you know (adolescent and/or adult) can answer yes to any of these questions, I look forward to working with you/them.
Are you struggling with substance use? Have you been court ordered to have a substance abuse evaluation or assessment? Have you been feeling down lately or lost interest in things you used to do and using substances to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed and use substances to cope? If you or someone you know (adolescent and/or adult) can answer yes to any of these questions, I look forward to working with you/them.
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Living Life 4 Me Today Life Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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Claverys Peña - Rodriguez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, Pastor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603 (Online Only)
Hola / Hi, I’m Pastor Claverys Peña-Rodríguez (CPR). As an ordained Pastor and licensed bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist in NY and Maryland, I bring a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and therapeutic expertise to my counseling practice. With a heartfelt calling to assist individuals with their struggles and stressors; I strive to offer compassionate guidance and evidence-based interventions for emotional and spiritual healing. As God's vessel, I am dedicated to equipping you with strength and courage. Together, we will navigate through challenges, rediscover your self-worth, cultivate self-love, and bear positive fruits.
Hola / Hi, I’m Pastor Claverys Peña-Rodríguez (CPR). As an ordained Pastor and licensed bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist in NY and Maryland, I bring a unique blend of spiritual wisdom and therapeutic expertise to my counseling practice. With a heartfelt calling to assist individuals with their struggles and stressors; I strive to offer compassionate guidance and evidence-based interventions for emotional and spiritual healing. As God's vessel, I am dedicated to equipping you with strength and courage. Together, we will navigate through challenges, rediscover your self-worth, cultivate self-love, and bear positive fruits.
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Kendra Jackson-Ralph - Love Sex And Intimacy
Counselor, LPC, CST, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
As a therapist, she helps her clients with extra marital affairs, low sexual desires, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, female pelvic pain, female arousal, paraphilias, sexual identity, pornography, divorce and separation.
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?
As a therapist, she helps her clients with extra marital affairs, low sexual desires, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, female pelvic pain, female arousal, paraphilias, sexual identity, pornography, divorce and separation.
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?
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Lisa Connors
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MDiv, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603 (Online Only)
I also conduct groups for women experiencing post-abortion, father wound, trauma, and low self-esteem issues.
Do you feel sad, rejected, and abandoned? Do you have unforgivesness, relationship issues, or low-self-esteem? Have you experienced trauma? If you answered yes, I am here to help you! I have many years of experience working with women in diverse settings. I provide services to individuals who have experienced and are experiencing issues that affect their ability to live whole, completely, and abundantly. My desire is that individuals heal through the knowledge of God's Word through counseling and coaching, by utilizing various techniques, and by offering spiritual guidance and support. I look forward to serving you!
I also conduct groups for women experiencing post-abortion, father wound, trauma, and low self-esteem issues.
Do you feel sad, rejected, and abandoned? Do you have unforgivesness, relationship issues, or low-self-esteem? Have you experienced trauma? If you answered yes, I am here to help you! I have many years of experience working with women in diverse settings. I provide services to individuals who have experienced and are experiencing issues that affect their ability to live whole, completely, and abundantly. My desire is that individuals heal through the knowledge of God's Word through counseling and coaching, by utilizing various techniques, and by offering spiritual guidance and support. I look forward to serving you!
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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.