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I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaboration and I am an engaging, candid, and empathetic participant. Therapy is a framework in which you can address and resolve current distress by promoting self-awareness and generating useful strategies for positive change. In addition, therapy helps you to identify and modify self-defeating attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs, as well as ineffective behavior patterns. I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. My specific areas of expertise is providing counseling for issues surrounding, and unique to, infertility and assisted reproduction.

Build the loving relationship you deserve and want with your partner. Find out how to stop the criticism, blaming and dismissing. Stop feeling alone, abandoned or ignored. Eliminate having the same arguments over and over again. In the beginning of your relationship, you may have felt connected and happy, and now, you might wonder, "What happened?" and "How can we reignite that spark and love again?". Learn how to feel loved, cared about, validated and heard. Start having fun and feeling connected with your partner again. Whether you are Married, Single or Divorced, discover how to have the Love and Happiness You Want Today!

I believe therapy is a collaborative process and my highest priority is creating a safe space for clients to share and process things that aren't easy to deal with on their own or in the "real world". I support clients in utilizing their own inner strengths and resources to deal with the difficulties inherent in being a human being. I've worked in the mental health and substance abuse fields for close to 10 years and also have a substantial amount of my own personal experience in healing and recovery work to offer to my clients.

Leaving the corporate world after the passing of my Brother and Mother I entered Counseling, Human Services in 1977. Initially rendering Substance Use Disorders treatment services. This began my knowledge and experience within an Outreach Outpatient Counseling site. I re-entered school to study Psychology and Mental Health. LECS provides outpatient services to ages 6+, adolescents, teens, young adults, couples, families all LGBTQ sensitive. Issues of concern are substance use, pre-marital/marital, family adjustment, generalized anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, eating, gambling, sexual addiction, trauma, employment stress, grief/bereavement, social, family, parenting/sibling problems and support issues.

The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .

**I am not currently accepting new clients** Have you been experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression? Is this preventing you from living your life the way you want? Is this negatively impacting your relationships with your spouse or partner, or your family? Maybe you’re feeling stuck professionally or struggling with feeling good about yourself. You may feel so overwhelmed that you couldn’t handle one more thing going wrong. Perhaps you’re struggling to feel connected with your partner. You want to feel better about yourself, your relationship, and your career and are motivated to improve them through therapy.

Dena earned a BA from Towson University (BS ’92) and (MS '96) in Psychology from University of Baltimore. Dena completed post-graduate coursework at Johns Hopkins University required for her licensure. She is both certified in hypnosis (CHT) and as an NLP Practitioner. Additional accomplishments include being a panelist , public speaking, providing expert witness, and credential training. I opened the center in 1998 in Towson, Maryland treating addictions, depression and anxiety. In 2010, i renamed the center ZenLife and integrated mindfulness, meditation, yoga, hypnosis, and neurolinguistic programming (NLP) in my practice.

Navigating life can be wonderful and exciting, but also challenging. New stages bring on new, experiences, dynamics, and relationships. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same unwanted patterns, I provide a safe environment to help you examine your inner struggles and work toward personal growth. Using a client-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will partner with you in a process of self-discovery and actualization. I am passionate about helping adolescents, and adults. Being a part of your growth process in creating meaningful relationships, is what I do best.

There are so many changes that happen as families grow and develop with the passing years. I am here to help with these transitions. As such, I incorporate both traditional and spiritual approaches to mental health in my practice. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. I provide an environment of compassion and support to help individuals and families overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive.

I have been treating patients for the past 40 years providing individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I emphasize the mind-body connection employing psychotherapy, hypnosis and biofeedback. I am a very active psychotherapist working in partnership for positive emotional, physical, and behavioral change.

Psychotherapy andLife coaching, especially for women. individual therapy. group therapy and couples therapy.

Are you having trouble communicating with your spouse, your parents, or your children? Do you want to connect in a meaningful way with your family, friends and, dare I say, yourself? Are you having trouble in school, at work, or just figuring out who you are and where you want to be? I have been involved in the mental health field in various capacities for 20 years helping people organize their lives, find a self identity, and communicate and connect with their spouses and families.

If you are seeking a transformation through identifying your individual strengths and empowerment, I am the therapist for you. I enjoy working with individuals and being a part of their restorative journey. I have experience with working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues and an over-all search for and growth of self. I also eagerly work with couples that wish to strengthen their relationship, improve their communication, restore their trust, foster forgiveness, increase intimacy and conflict-resolution, and/or are trying to decide whether to solidify their commitment.

I am a clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience in child, adolescent and adult therapy. Over the last several years, I have become increasingly interested in effective ways to help children, teens and adults navigate their emotions and behaviors. Mood disorders, particularly anxiety, OCD and depression, as well as problems with attention and impulsivity are frequent concerns presented by my clients, along with a range of other interpersonal issues. I have also worked extensively with children and families who are experiencing the impact of such issues as divorce, stepfamilies, single parent households and dual career couples.

At any stage of life, it is possible to change your perceptions and actions and head in a new direction. My goal is to foster an interactive therapeutic experience, providing support and practical feedback to effectively address personal life challenges. I offer a personalized approach tailored to your needs. With compassion and understanding, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that are holding you back while we build on your strengths to help you attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. I Iook forward to working with you in achieving your goals and experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

COVID-19 THERAPY OFFERED NOW My ideal client is that individual who may have experienced some type of childhood trauma and find themselves stuck or lost in life. If you are experiencing some of the following symptoms: depression, anxiety, anger, relational issues, feelings of abandonment, or rejection help is available. You do not have to isolate yourself or live an unfulfilled and meaningless life. Therapy can assist you in changing your life. You can have the life you desire. Sand Tray is one of the many treatment interventions I utilize to help clients delve into past trauma. It is a safe and non-evasive way to deal with trauma.

From childhood through adulthood and into our golden years every stage of life presents a series of challenges. Sometimes these challenges become obstacles that prevent one from enjoying a fulfilling life. I specialize in helping courageous heterosexual, gay, and lesbian adults and couples, improve their lives, relationships, and achieve their goals by facilitating insights and new ways of thinking, to more effectively cope with the normal stressors of life. My method is patient-driven and collaborative, though psychodynamic in orientation. I utilize cognitive/behavioral, relational, inter-personal, solution-based, and mindfulness theories in my eclectic and unique approach to individual, couples, and group therapy.

Do you want to live a more fulfilling life but find yourself consumed by negative thoughts? Are you stressed and don't' know how to get relief? Are you unaware of your strengths and talents? Are you in a troubled relationship? Do you have dreams that you wish to pursue but don't know how to achieve them? Do you feel trapped by a troubled childhood? If the answer if yes, please know that you do not have to continue to suffer. I would like to help you shift your focus so that you may heal, live well, and thrive.

My specialties include depression, anxiety, PTSD and spirituality. I also specialize in working with families in conflict and crisis. I work with people of all backgrounds and have a particular passion for supporting those who are struggling with their Judaism and Jewish identity. Mindfulness-based body-centered psychotherapy is my primary approach to psychotherapy. I sprinkle in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as appropriate. Upon request, I also enjoy integrating spirituality based on your value system. I am a holistic psychotherapist and do not push medication; instead I support my clients in using psychotherapy and integrative medical physicians to heal.

Raising children is a fulfilling and puzzling part of our lives. From that first day we meet our new baby, a world of hope, wishes, and new possibilities begin. Parents don't leave the hospital with a guidebook on how to address every bump and hurdle along the way. Children are unique, complex, and exciting. Sometimes however, they also need extra support. In my therapeutic work, I partner with you to understand the needs of your family and that of your child. Together we explore the concerns which bring you into my office - whether trauma, adjustment, anxiety, school related concerns, or behavioral challenges.