Therapists in 20811

As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.

Whether you are experiencing a recent difficulty or a long-standing challenge, therapy is a terrific opportunity for healing and self-growth. My therapy with you will focus on addressing your concerns, needs and significant stressors in your life in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment so you may begin to feel more in control of your life and relationships.

It has long been my view that the first step in healing and working through your issues is feeling understood. Although, there are a number of techniques that we can employ together for growth and change, my first goal is to understand you, your issues, and where you're coming from. Once understanding has progressed, we can adopt a plan that takes you as a whole person into consideration. I believe that different approaches work for different people and don't believe "in a one size fits all" approach to therapy. If this works for you, I look forward to hearing from you.

It isn't always easy to work through life's challenges and find appropriate support. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for those who want to work toward positive change and personal growth. My style is collaborative, straightforward and goal-oriented. I am an active listener and offer insight into clients' choices, patterns of behavior/thoughts, and persistent struggles. I hope to guide my clients toward greater self-awareness in the therapy room and beyond to their day-to-day lives. I use talk therapy, CBT and coaching in my work with individuals and groups.

Have you been experiencing increased anxiety, depression, fear or loneliness? Are you struggling with emotions and behaviors you would like to change? As humans, we need connections to others for encouragement, especially when we are suffering from the unexpected challenges this world brings. With support and feedback we can find meaning and purpose even through painful events. I combine Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, to provide a safe, confidential environment where you are free to explore, empower yourself and develop into the person you want to be.

Alison Johnson, LCSW-C, provides a space for clients to share their thoughts and feelings freely. She works with a wide variety of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, OCD, schizophrenia and more. She serves a wide variety of clients ranging from children to adulthood. Alison focuses on the strength based approach, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients share their experiences. She works to help clients achieve a better understanding of self and using clients strengths to find empowerment within themselves.

Alesha Leonard, LCPC, has a wide range of experience working with individuals between the ages of 3 to 65 experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms, substance abuse, and developmental/intellectual disorders including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD/ADD. She takes a particular interest in working with the teen/young adult population, and is well-versed in helping clients combat stressors related to life transitions. She understands that everyone’s journeys are different, and that adjusting to necessary changes for wanted results is hard. She believes it is important for clients to feel comfortable with stating their needs.

We have convenient locations and an array of services that can help with addiction medicine, behavioral health, and primary care. Outreach Recovery strives to provide a calm and friendly environment. Our highly skilled team offers the most innovative options, along with great customer service. Our goal is to have access to easy and quick access to care 6 days a week. We know that cravings and a need to maintain a steady medication schedule is very important to patients and to ensure access to prescriptions, counseling, and expert medical care is extremely important.

Reem Koinis, LCMHC is a a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC - Maryland) practicing in Maryland via Telehealth and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC - Vermont) and was awarded her Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Ms. Koinis has over 25 years of experience working with adults where therapy is implemented in a non-judgmental and warm environment. She utilizes an eclectic client-centered approach for treatment, which can include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic and Solution-focused brief therapy.

Welcome to Empathy First Therapeutic Services. I started this clinic as a way to provide support and guide clients through difficult times utilizing an empathy forward approach. I value providing a safe place for others to express themselves without judgment and with pure empathy and understanding. I have worked as an outpatient therapist for 10 years working with clients from all demographics and walks of life. As an outpatient therapist I have primarily worked with males ages 6-80 but welcome all!

Grief is involved in any life change, whether that change is welcome or unwelcome, abrupt or expected. Grief is part of being human, yet our society struggles to acknowledge and support it. You might arrive grieving the death of a family member or friend, the end of a relationship, or even anxiety or depression that only seems to grow. Perhaps you are grieving previous life events you wish had never happened, or the life you lived before the pandemic. My expertise is in providing a place for your grief to land—a place for you to not have to be ok. And in doing this, I help people process grief so it does not define their lives.

Life can be stressful sometimes. You may find yourself feeling burned out, worried, and overwhelmed by everyday tasks or even past experiences. You may even feel stuck and hopeless at times, like things will always be this way. The reality is things can absolutely change and you have the power to make it happen. You are capable of learning ways to cope, reduce your stress, and be more resilient. You can heal from trauma, disappointment, anxiety, and depression. You can grow to be a healthier and more grounded version of yourself.

I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents and their families from various walks of life. I have worked with clients' experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health challenges affecting their socio-emotional functioning. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents and their families- I believe that challenges can be overcome, and stronger, more resilient children, adolescents and their families can emerge, as a result.

Accepting New Clients. Are you a professional who doubts your self-worth making it challenging for you to have meaningful and authentic connections with your family, friends, or colleagues? Do you sometimes feel that you’re not good enough and need approval from others to validate yourself leaving you feeling less confident at work, at home, and with your personal relationships? Or are you feeling unclear of your purpose and direction in life causing you to be afraid to make the wrong decisions that are not aligned with your true path?

Relationships. We never really explicitly learn how to "do" this whole relationship thing, at least not in school. Are there rules for relationships? How about guidelines to help guide us? We know about general advice like when your aunt sits you down at the family reunion reminding you to just "be yourself," but how helpful are these generalities? If you're baffled, confused, frustrated, or simply wish you had a better relationship, you're not alone. In fact, you're part of the majority. And based on neuroscience, attachment theory, and ancient wisdom, you can improve and experience a better relationship.

Now accepting new clients! Often we are successful in one area of our life but feel that another area is not going as well as we would like. Finding balance can leave us feeling overwhelmed. While we are all the experts on our own lives, sometimes we need the perspective of another person in order to see ourselves more clearly. Helping to better understand yourself and the strengths you already possess can lead to positive change which ideally will result in living a more authentic, balanced, and enriching life.

Is your child or adolescent/teen struggling with feelings of anger, sadness/depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re an adult navigating your career and feel overwhelmed by environmental pressures, personal insecurities, and other responsibilities. How do you effectively respond to these sources of stress and anxiety?