Therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD

I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only)

In life, we all come to stages, at times, where we acknowledge that we need support. If you are frustrated, anxious, sad, confused and/or unsure of where your relationship or life is headed, I can help! Whether you are experiencing health concerns, relationship issues, personal conflicts or any other life transitions, learning to cope can be a game changer and you can gain the skills for better clarity and peace. My service is provided via confidential online therapy only.

*PLEASE EMAIL TO SCHEDULE AN APPT NOW* Do you ever wonder: How can I achieve true Balance and Growth? Why am I so dissatisfied with my job? Are my own issues interfering with my marriage or my ability to parent my difficult teen? What is holding me back from moving forward with my life? Or-do you feel like your marriage is failing? Do you have difficulty communicating with your spouse? Have your own children become out of control? Is it time to look at a career change?

This Practice accepts Medicaid and other insurances. Focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s world it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that has helped them achieve. Sometimes feeling down on oneself it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. That’s where we come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )

I am a psychologist who is genuinely interested in and committed to my clients, and I understand how relationship issues, depression, trauma, anger and anxiety can impact your life and make you feel hopeless and stuck. I am skilled in helping you understand the origin of your issues, then you will be better able to focus on creating life changes that allow you to start living a life full of health, happiness, peace and positive living. I am open minded and the atmosphere in my office is peace, serenity, understanding and non-judgmental. I am genuine and straight forward in all of my practices.

How many times have you thought “I am going to focus on me”, and then easily got sidetracked and shifted your priorities to something other than you? Even “I don’t know what else to do”, or “I’m going to lose it if…..”? Often, we spend time caring for any and everything around us, and it’s easy to forget that you also deserve to be prioritized. My goal is to remind you that it’s ok to be ready to start your journey to your healing and wellness, and overcome the trauma, stress, work frustrations, sadness, and anxiety that creeps into our thoughts and ultimately, our daily lives.

Are you experiencing a major life transition or challenge? Are you having difficulty regulating your emotions and coping with various life stressors? As your therapist, I will help you develop goals and strategies to manage difficult feelings and frustrations, and increase your self-understanding and acceptance. I aim to provide a safe place to listen and understand my clients in an environment that is focused on healing with the use of supportive techniques. Through the use of Evidence-Based Practices) most closely aligned with your needs we will decrease stress/anxiety, improve mood, and increase focus and healthy habits.

Beneficence Center for Counseling provides online therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC. I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.

If your life is not working as well as you believe it should and you are willing to investigate why, you are my ideal client. You may be angry, depressed, anxious, or using food to deal with emotional pain. You may be reeling from the effects of childhood issues, abuse, or PTSD, or in such turmoil that you don't know what is real anymore. You may just need a sounding board. You may be struggling with aspects of your identity, or looking for a way to heal from infidelity, trauma, grief, or loss. We will explore that together.

I have worked with individuals, couples and families dealing with relationship issues, family conflicts, grief and loss, blended family issues, divorce and reconciliation, work related stress, trauma, and mood disorders. I use various exercises and techniques to connect with my clients and make them feel comfortable within the therapeutic process. I am particularly skilled in engaging my clients during the initial contact and sessions because I believe that the foundation of any successful therapeutic process develops from the beginning stages.

I have nearly 20 years of professional experience providing clinical, relational, and spiritual help to others. My formal educational background is in theology and psychology and my professional focus is trauma informed, holistic and integrative. I employ a variety of mind-body-emotion modalities to help individuals meet their clinical, relational, and spiritual goals. The common issues I treat include: adjustment and life transitions, anxiety and depression, attachment related disorders, mood disorders, dissociative and trauma disorders (acute, chronic, and complex), grief, and healing from relational and spiritual abuses.

I genuinely listen to my patients' needs and problems. This develops an understand of their issues. Together we can formulate a plan to help the patient develop new behavioral approaches to the problems. Over the past years I have worked with issues of anger management,ADHD,autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, and related stress disorders.

Experienced psychotherapist working with children, adolescents and adults suffering with symptoms related depression, anxiety, anger management, suicidal ideation, self-harm and ADHD. I also work with families and parents to assist with navigating challenges with teens, exploring family dynamics and improving interpersonal communication.

"I Believe In Life On Life Terms" that mainly entailed the provision of counseling services to consumers of various ages in the homes/community reporting a history of trauma, abuse, economic poverty, homeless, lack of adult guidance, substance use that precipitated unhealthy learned behaviors to survive. The consumer’s needs were individualized based on the uniqueness of each personality and life dynamics. Within the therapeutic process and environment, the need was a genuine, safe environment of emotional support and acceptance towards desired changes.

Diversity Counseling Associates, a licensed Mental Health Service Provider based in District Heights, Maryland - here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my patients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling and psychological services catered to their needs. Since 1999, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Patient well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles. Get in touch with me today for more information.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" (Socrates). I am a licensed clinician who strives to empower and support children and adolescents with seeing their full potential and refocusing their energy on desired growth. I support them with managing psychosocial stressors within their day to day lives, provide organizational techniques to support them with improving their academic performance, provide insight into the importance of having and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships and teach healthier ways to cope with other identified symptoms.

YOUR HEALING BEGINS NOW! YOU DON'T HAVE TO SUFFER ALONE! We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. We are dedicated and enjoy providing mental health treatment to those that come for support and resolve in dealing with life issues. We are focused on providing services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do all we can to meet your expectations.

The ideal client encompasses an individual who wishes to receive assistance and willing to work toward short and long-term goals. I am seeking to work with individuals who are open to suggestions and excited about goal setting as well as goal accomplishments as much as I am. The time is “Now”, so the question I pose to you is “When?"

We are currently not accepting new patients........ Dr. Grimes professional, educational experiences and training have afforded her opportunities to work with diverse cultural populations to include military, LGBTQ, couples, families, adolescents, children, different faith, and spiritual populations. Dr. Grimes is skilled in helping individuals with life transitions that may cause anxiety, depression or uncertainty. Dr. Grimes connects individuals to resources to better help them with their situation.