Therapists in 20852

Are past traumas holding you back from living your life fully? Feeling stuck in situations and relationships? Overwhelmed by dealing with your medical issues or the illness of your loved one, including POTS? Coping with grief and loss? Sometimes even positive life changes, such as starting college/grad school, having a baby/returning to work, new relationships, or relocating for a new job can cause stress. These difficulties can leave you feeling unsure and thinking you are the only one who is struggling to adjust. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific needs; and to build upon client’s strength for change. I can speak both English and Mandarin and accept Maryland clients. I also provide immigration psychological evaluations.

The decision to begin therapy is never easy; but it is a courageous step on your life's journey. Our current climate is fraught with uncertainty and constant change, which creates stress and anxiety in all of us. I am here to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help you on your journey, whether it is stress, anxiety, depression, grief or any other emotion facing you. Working together can alleviate the pressure and strain from these issues. We can face your issues, your needs and/or your goals and I am here to meet you where you are.

Is your life a source of difficulty, are you wondering if you can manage alone? Are you struggling to make sense of your relationships in the face of ever changing responsibilities? These are some of the reasons people come to me to seek help and support. I offer therapy that addresses thoughts and feelings, coping strategies, mindfulness, and past patterns. I adjust my approach to each person individually to provide the best support possible. My goal is to create the opportunity for healing and growth for you. I work with men and women, individually and in couples therapy.

TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. My ideal client is willing to be introspective. They may present with a wide array of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, bi-polar, schizophrenia and adjustment and posttraumatic stress disorders, ADHD, substance and alcohol abuse, hoarding, LGBTQ+ related issues, sexual and physical trauma, relationship concerns and grief. Not only do my clients need validation and support, but they want to understand the function of their symptoms. My goal is to help clients make sense of their feelings and find ways to reduce their symptoms so that it does not interfere with their daily functioning.

Psychotherapy is this culture's way to help people address feelings of emotional and behavioral pain, loss, failure and self-disruption. Clients come to me seeking relief from emotional pain and behaviors that don't work to accomplish what is sought. Often the belief is that "I am defective or damaged" when, in fact, the truth is that we all get stuck in beliefs, attitudes, assumptions, and judgments and their related feelings and behaviors that may have once worked but no longer do. My role as therapist is to connect, understand, empathize, suggest, and, occasionally, leverage and confront.

I am experienced in working with families, couples and teens who have been impacted by severe mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, disordered eating, grief/loss, substance abuse and more. My goal is to help people stay connected during moments of crisis and distress. I help people who struggle to stay connected and caregivers who struggle to parent teens. I typically work from a Family Systems framework, using Attachment Based Family Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. I offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions to support families and teens in meeting their mental health goals.

Did you know that 90% of the people who have had previous therapy do not remember what they learned? I have a sign in my office that says "What did you learn today?" I will work in partnership with you as a therapist and teacher. I work with women and men age 18+ who have depression, anxiety, trauma, self esteem or relationship issues. I will ask your goals for therapy. We will look at three major issues: (1) Both negative and positive patterns in your life; (2) the context of your environment and its impact on you; and (3) life's bumps in the road.

Everyone experiences problems from time to time. We usually resolve life's daily challenges but sometimes they threaten to overwhelm us. Unresolved issues can affect us at home and interfere at work. Ignoring these situations usually makes them worse. Trying to resolve them on your own may only yield limited success. Professional help usually increases the chances for a positive outcome. At such times when you need support, I am available to help.

Hello and welcome! My name is Irene Anderson, I am a professional counselor and former educator. Often times the many roles we take on can present unavoidable and challenging experiences. But, please know, you do not have to face it alone! Are you or your child/teen experiencing new challenges post-pandemic? Do you feel sadness or hopelessness in your current situation? Do you feel trapped in your struggles with anxiety? Have you been unable to grieve the loss of a loved one? Are you and/or your partner (pre-marital and marital) in need of a safe and non-reactive space to be vulnerable with each other to put in the work?

I do believe each person and family has unique resources to activate healing processes. Brief Therapy requires a highly collaborative approach between therapist and clients, and focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Brief Therapy offers a maximum of 10 sessions but usually don't need that many to promote change in the problem that is presented. I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of problems: marital conflict and affairs, depression and anxiety, children and adolescent problems, addiction, eating disorders, stress and work related problems. I also provide online-therapy services.

I specialize in helping individuals heal from the emotional wounds that can be created by traumatic experiences. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, meeting my clients wherever they may be in their journey toward healing. My theoretical approach is eclectic, rooted in relational, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral theories. I prioritize being goal-oriented, having a clear treatment plan, and regularly measuring progress during therapy. I value your perspective on our progress and will invite your feedback regularly, as well as objectively measuring progress with standardized psychological measures.

Do you worry a lot about the future? Have difficulty accepting uncertainty? Is it hard to move forward from past experiences or to enjoy daily life? These challenges can interfere with your mood, relationships, sleep, & physical health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life cycle events, health problems, and family planning concerns (including infertility, transitioning to parenthood, expanding your family, etc). As a licensed psychologist, I have many years of advanced training and experience to help you feel better and we collaborate together to identify and meet your personal goals.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I am invested in reducing the stress in your life that may be limiting your potential to heal and thrive. With 25+ years of experience, I am a Stress Management Skills Educator, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Family Psychotherapist; I have advanced training in a lifestyle approach to health and wellbeing from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Stress reduction activities are among the most important skills to build into a lifestyle to maximize the body’s healing response. You will learn self-care techniques to promote relaxation and resilience and improve your quality of life.

I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.

We offer compassionate expertise in helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate conflict, and build strategies for managing anxiety, depression, OCD, poor self-esteem and worry. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you create life-long, meaningful change in yourself and your relationships, we can help. We work with a broad variety of clients and are happy to offer a brief no-cost consultation to see if we might be a good fit for you.

I work to help you address the painful challenges you are facing in your life, whether it be in your relationships, your work, or internally with yourself. With depression, self-esteem worries, anxiety and panic, separation and loss, sexual/intimacy conflicts, work/achievement difficulties, parenting problems or addictions, my efforts with you are to use understanding and problem-solving to find relief and direction. I teach and train other mental health professionals, and emphasize the active collaboration needed to bring about change and growth.

I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally, individuals come to therapy because they have reached a personal impasse and need the help of an outside perspective.