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Welcome and congratulations on taking a big step towards understanding yourself better and living a happier, more fulfilling life. I embrace a strengths-based approach of social work which emphasizes collaboration with a client to identify and utilize the strengths they already possess to achieve the goals that are important to them. While everyone comes into therapy seeking change of some type, I meet them where they are and examine with them their whole lives to find integrative solutions for better mental health and happier relationships.

I’m Anne-Marie (she/her), a therapist at DTSS Therapy. I'm a therapist with a dynamic and compassionate approach, combining psychodynamic theory, CBT, mindfulness, and more. I specialize in working with young adults, adults, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I’m dedicated to creating a safe and conversational space where together, we can embark on your journey towards self-discovery and well-being. I have experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, attachment issues, and folks in transitional periods amongst other things.

Welcome to my practice! I am a bilingual psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working in the Clinical field. I offer psychotherapy to people whose goals are to improve their mental well being, strengthen their interpersonal relationships, and achieve their aspirations in life. I combine different schools of psychotherapy to offer the most pertinent tools for clients to learn how to deal with diverse mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, sexual trauma, PTSD, complicated grief, relational challenges, self harm, among others. I am bilingual (Spanish) and also multicultural.

As a therapist, I see myself providing a safe, non-judgmental space for people of all kinds of relationships and identities. A space where you feel comfortable sharing intimate conversations, feel supported and validated as we navigate challenges together. You are the expert on your life and will determine the pace and the progress.

Are you experiencing dysregulation and yearning for relief? Do you seek a deeper understanding of how your body holds onto stressful events? As a childhood trauma survivor, I empathize with the discomfort of your body holding onto trauma. My goal is to empower you with insights and provide a safe space for your healing journey.

I approach most counseling issues from a perspective that most people are doing the best they can with what they believe and perceive. Hence, the context for most of our pain as human beings and our well being is found within the meanings we code our experiences with and the relationship spheres we foster. Therefore, above all the various strategies I may find the need to employ on behalf of my client, the most impactful of all of these is that of using the compassionate connection we build with each other as being a powerful catalyst to generate the flow of new possibility.

Sometimes creating or maintaining a happy, satisfying life requires help. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I will listen and engage you in ways that support a life of balance, healing & growth as you move toward a better and more authentic you. Though my practice is not limited to work with the LGBTQ population, I have years of experience working with this community especially trans/gender expansive/non binary individuals. I am credentialed through the WPATH GEI certification program. More info: https://www.wpath.org/about-gei

Hi, I'm Kirsten and I'm a licensed social worker in Maryland! I was born and raised in Canada and have lived in Maryland for the past five years and in MoCo for four of those. In my time here, I have worked in crisis prevention/intervention and have substantial experience in suicide prevention and suicide loss. Alongside this experience, I have had years in providing therapeutic support to anyone seeking services in an outpatient mental health clinic and substance use, no matter their diagnosis or their reason for seeking support. This includes work with children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.

Please note email is my preferred method of contact for new clients. When my clients are functioning at their best they are creative, playful, passionate, and hard-working. They are adults aged 18+ who are interested in a holistic look at their wellbeing (including factors like sleep quality, relationships, movement etc.). When struggling they tend to find themselves overwhelmed with worry, self-doubt, and/or self-criticism. They are also curious about their body sensations and what that information may mean for their mental health.

I am a seasoned psychologist, consultant, clinician who has been practicing in the DC 30 years. I'm returning to f/t self employment/ private practice after working f/t in the medical context at Walter Reed Bethesda, Kaiser, Nursing homes. Strengths as an agent of positive change include my personable, collaborative approach and our success in achieving agreed- upon desired results. I have extensive experience in the fields of behavioral medicine, trauma recovery, hypnosis, and clinical supervision and training. My clients see positive results and return on investment relatively quickly. I love this work, and always learning.

Are you feeling frustrated, lonely, overwhelmed, or depressed? Does it seem like there must be more to life than what you are getting? Sometimes we just feel stuck in our lives. Old emotional wounds or patterns keep nagging at us, keeping us from feeling free to live authentically. Relationships can be one the most rewarding or distressing parts of our lives. Changing the way we relate to ourselves and to others is key. Therapy is a transformative process that can help us address our concerns about ourselves and others.

Do you feel you are not fulfilling your potential in life and love? Are there things you want to change about yourself, your situation, your partner? I use a multidimensional understanding of a person to quickly identify core issues. All people have strengths and gifts of which they are often unaware. Together we can uncover these strengths, develop new capacities and chart a course for the future. I'm an interactive, engaged therapist. I use a variety of techniques from cognitive, somatic and depth psychology, to promote self-awareness and emotional growth.

I have 25+ years of experience in treating anxiety disorders (such as OCD, panic disorder, and phobias), depression, and difficulties related to psychological trauma. For the past 13 years, I have also been treating eating disorders and trichotillomania. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective. This involves my client and me working as a collaborative team to determine what skills it would be useful for my client to learn and practice. This process tends to reduce distress and facilitates achieving a greater sense satisfaction, happiness, and meaning in life.

Are you going through a transition in your life? Feeling stuck and find it difficult to move forward? Many times, when things do not go as planned or the way we hope, it can feel stressful, confusing and sometimes overwhelming. I specialize in helping individuals, particularly young adults, teenagers, and school-age children, in navigating these challenging transitions (e.g., struggling in school, failure to progress in college, experiencing anxiety or depression, etc.). I work with people who need more than just “talking” with a therapist. My approach to therapy is unique.

Emotional growth is a lifelong process. Sometimes we get weighed down by old scripts or events that have left emotional scars. I draw on 40 years of accumulated wisdom from clinical practice to help patients navigate life's challenges, including grief, life transitions, parenthood, and challenging family-of-origin issues. A practical, interactive therapist, I bring humor, compassion and a good analytic skill set to my work. I'm trained in relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and structural family therapy. I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with learning challenges, ADHD, stressful family dynamics, depression, and anxiety. For many children and adolescents, there are struggles with behavioral and emotional regulation that are making life difficult for them and their families. Through dialogue and/or play, we develop innovative and creative strategies to help with self-regulation. For adult clients, through developing understanding of ADHD, depression and/or anxiety, I help clients make changes in their thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead to alleviation and reduction of symptoms.

I am trained in a psychodynamic and relational approach that includes the use of play therapy, art, music, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I have spent the last 20 years working clinically with children and adolescents in school settings in Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. I currently combine my work as a school counselor in a special education facility with private practice.

Life can be difficult and overwhelming. Negative thoughts, feelings, and conflicts can make life hard to cope with. It can be tough to find someone to connect with and work on life’s challenges. I look forward to hearing your story and collaborating with you to create a plan to improve your life. Mind Heart Life is about transforming lives. Transformation begins in the mind because our thoughts impact how we feel and act. Feelings also shape how we relate to others and I believe that healthy relationships are key to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Steve Murphy MA, MS LCPC

Thank you for your interest in my profile. I work with clients who need support, a clearer understanding of themselves and their environment, and are ready for change. Clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, PTSD, grief, schizophrenia, bipolar, and personality disorders, as well as relationships, career support, aging, and other daily life issues are great candidates for therapy with me. I see individual clients of any age (however under the age of 16, parent/caregiver collaboration is required), families, and couples. I offer a kind, supportive approach, with plenty structure and self-empowerment.