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Kelly Streit
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Hi, I’m Kelly. I am an action-oriented trauma therapist that helps people feel the way they would like to feel. If your childhood was especially painful, you want to feel differently and you're ready for change, setting boundaries feels difficult and you feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day tasks, I am the therapist for you. I'm skilled in assisting adults who are experiencing challenges related to parenting guilt, anxiety, insomnia, grief, phobias, as well as have a special interest in PTSD, childhood trauma and working with veterans.
Hi, I’m Kelly. I am an action-oriented trauma therapist that helps people feel the way they would like to feel. If your childhood was especially painful, you want to feel differently and you're ready for change, setting boundaries feels difficult and you feel overwhelmed by your day-to-day tasks, I am the therapist for you. I'm skilled in assisting adults who are experiencing challenges related to parenting guilt, anxiety, insomnia, grief, phobias, as well as have a special interest in PTSD, childhood trauma and working with veterans.
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Carol A McKissick
Counselor, MBA, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Allow me to offer support as you strive to be happier in your life journey. Together, we can untie your emotional knots by discovering new ideas and solutions. We can lessen burdens and reveal new ways forward. Having a trusted, non-judgmental professional in whom to confide can make a big difference. We all have "baggage". Spend some time talking with me in a safe space and let's sort through the knots.
Allow me to offer support as you strive to be happier in your life journey. Together, we can untie your emotional knots by discovering new ideas and solutions. We can lessen burdens and reveal new ways forward. Having a trusted, non-judgmental professional in whom to confide can make a big difference. We all have "baggage". Spend some time talking with me in a safe space and let's sort through the knots.
(410) 401-8132 View (410) 401-8132
Adlerian Therapists

How does Adlerian psychology work?

In the framework of Adlerian therapy, people are motivated by a sense of belonging and community, which drives them to surmount feelings of inferiority so as to contribute to their society; fulfilling these desires can help people flourish. Adlerian therapy proceeds in four stages—engagement, assessment, insight, and reorientation—in an overall effort to understand the client’s past and to achieve their present-day humanistic goals.

Is Adlerian therapy humanistic?

Yes, Adlerian psychology is humanistic; it focuses on the whole person, emphasizes their strengths rather than just their symptoms, and centers them in determining how they can grow and flourish. This school of thought informed the work of Abraham Maslow, who went on to develop humanistic psychology.

How long does Adlerian therapy take?

Adlerian therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented form of therapy that takes around 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Of course, some people may be in therapy for a shorter or longer time frame; length depends on the individual and the problem or condition they wish to treat. Clients can ask their therapist about the timeline for treatment before they begin and check in periodically to ensure that they’re on the same page in terms of progress.

Is Adlerian therapy evidence based?

There is not as much evidence to support the effectiveness of Adlerian therapy as there is for other types of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. But Adlerian therapy may be the right therapy for some people—whether they’re seeking to treat mental disorders or achieve self-growth—especially those looking for a holistic approach that emphasizes relationships, community, self-worth, and purpose.