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Sarah Otley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 9 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families with depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, and stress management. Sarah also holds a Trauma Treatment with Children and Adolescents Certificate. Sarah received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland.

Are you consumed with distressing thoughts or images, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone who also experiences this, there is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing

I am Accepting Clients Immediately for Telehealth Sessions on Tuesdays. I have slots available for 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm Adolescents and Teens welcome!

No two people are alike, and I believe that your uniqueness and complexity should be celebrated in the work we do together. I am here to create and hold a space where you can feel safe to lower the emotional walls you may put up against the world and talk about what is REALLY on your mind. I deeply believe in the power of empathy, non-judgement, and (therapeutic!) humor. Together, we can reflect on and explore your unique lived experience to create therapeutic goals that not only assist you in better understanding your present self, but promote changes and growth towards becoming the person you want to be.

Life is hard, and we all deserve someone that can help us navigate our worst days and celebrate our best. My goal, as a therapist, is to be the person I needed when I was younger. I strive to create a safe and validating environment that allows my clients to be their truest selves and to be fully heard. I believe that the most important therapeutic tool is the rapport between a therapist and their client. I primarily work with children and adolescents, and have five years of experience providing support in community mental health settings. I have worked with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, Depression, grief, and ADHD.

Grief can be isolating. You might be scared to feel the gravity of a loss, afraid you will fall apart. The pain is unavoidable, however, the suffering can be reduced by learning healthy ways to cope and build meaning. In addition to grief work, I enjoy working with adults struggling with anxiety/OCD as well as postpartum concerns. Being a parent is both wonderful and brutal. You are trying to survive adjusting to a totally new way of life. It can be challenging, but you are not alone. I will help you strategize to most effectively utilize your support system and walk with you as you navigate this period.

If you have a history of trauma, substance abuse or have been diagnosed with a mental illness I realize that living life can be difficult and daunting as well as effect your interpersonal relationships and your ability to function day to day. My goal as a therapist is to provide a non-judgmental safe space where my clients feel comfortable to express themselves and to provide the tools needed to navigate through difficult times and assist in managing and alleviating your symptoms. This is accomplished through Psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral, Trauma Response, Grief work and Play Therapy.

Please Note - We have providers who have availability to provide evening and weekend appointments. Intentional Healing Space, LLC is a wellness program focused on empowering individuals along the journey of restorative living. We specialize in helping individuals to align mind, body, heart and spirit through a holistic approach that utilizes psychotherapy, reiki, yoga, aromatherapy, and counseling. It is our intention to help restore balance. COVID-19 update: We have re-opened our space on a hybrid model to safely accommodate in person services as well as teletherapy sessions. Please call office for more information.

Looking to assist motivated clients towards accomplishing their therapeutic goals. I love to look at therapy as a collaborative effort to help client make the changes, they would like to see in their life. It would be an honor to be an active resource in this journey for you. On this journey we can work towards healthy coping techniques and behaviors, as well as promote growth as you would define it on your own individual terms.

At some point, everyone has experienced some sort of emotional distress whether it be the illness or death of a loved one, the pain of a divorce, a traumatic experience from childhood, or even the demands of everyday life. If you're thinking you may need some help to get through something new or something from the past, you're probably right. I want to help. I am extremely dedicated to helping my clients heal, improve their lives, and reach their own personal goals.

My objective as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic environment to aide my clients in reaching their goals. I have over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient mental health, community mental health, residential treatment facilities, schools, and addiction treatment centers. I feel that therapy works best when it is collaborative and creative. I believe that all people have the capacity to grow and change, especially if they are provided with an encouraging, supportive environment.

We are innately wired for connection, intimacy + pleasure. However, these intrinsic values can be altered by experiences of trauma, physiological factors, + the environment. Part of our work together will center around separating who you think you “should” be as a human from who you actually are as an intersectional being. I work with both individuals + couples to develop an understanding of attachments + sexuality in order to promote intimate relationships with both the self + others. We will explore how to cultivate meaningful connections that enable vulnerability, generate deeper intimacy, unearth desires, + harness pleasure.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS ** If you're reading this, you're probably looking for someone to talk to, someone to understand and meet you where you're at. Guess what? You've clicked on the right person. I am empathetic, attentive, resourceful, understanding, trustworthy, and open-minded, regardless of your past or background. Each session is individualized catering to the individual's specific therapeutic needs. During our time together we will work to accomplish goals and develop strategies to enhance your well-being mentally, socially, and emotionally. I am here to support you through every step of your therapeutic journey.

Most people contemplate therapy at a point where life's stressors have become so intense that talking about these things can be very difficult and even embarrassing. However, making a decision to seek therapy is an act that reflects a great deal of humility and self-love. If you or your family have been experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or grief, my practice is well experienced in helping you during this healing process. Additionally, we have worked with families who were experiencing conflict due to separation, divorce, child welfare involvement, exposure to trauma, or just non-compliant/defiant behavior.

I am here to create a safe and trusting environment that allows clients to unload their thoughts and emotions. Empowering them in a genuine, straightforward, and relaxed atmosphere to step into the brave space where they are able to find their truth, speak it, and live it. My integrative approach is tailored to each client. During this process the client learns how to accept where they are in this moment. Then identifying and making changes to get to where they want to be. This allows them to free themselves from the persistent negative thoughts and societal pressures holding them back from living the life they have always wanted.

PsychExperts & Associates, Inc is a full service Psychology practice; specializing in both Clinical and Forensic assessment services.

Every person has their own story. In lived experiences throughout your life you may have been faced with trauma, depression, anxiety, or grief which has caused you to not feel like yourself. You may also be dealing with the unwanted symptoms associated with a mental health diagnosis and are seeking a way to alleviate and dissolve these feelings. It is important for you to find a practice where you feel heard, valued, and respected.

My ideal client is a client who understands that therapy does not fix you because you are not broken. The ideal client understands that therapy helps them to uncover strengths and learn new skills that will allow them to deal with the challenges that arise in life. Therapy is an interactive process between the client and clinician. My treatment strategies are rooted in an existential approach. I do not believe in a one-size-fits all approach therefore I do not prescribe to a set of techniques and procedures, I draw techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities to better accommodate my clients needs.

Dr. Schwartz has devoted her psychotherapy practice to working with adults who are confronting challenging life issues, including those related to relationships, parenting, employment, trauma and loss. While she has extensive training and experience in a range of approaches, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma informed therapy. She recognizes that psychotherapy is most effective when it embraces the unique challenges faced by individuals. She is flexible in her approach and is guided at all times by what would be the most effective treatment in light of specific needs.