Therapists in Crofton, MD

I enjoy working with people. I work well with all age groups: adults, young adults, the elderly, children, adolescents and families. I am trained to adapt myself to a person's individual needs, developmental level, and pace. I consider myself an eclectic clinician, predominantly practicing Rogerian (person-centered approach incorporating humor and accurate empathy). I collaborate well with other treating professionals to provide the suitable support for a person under my care. If you are looking for a dedicated professional who will meet your or your child's needs by applying evidence-based treatment approaches, look no further!

We all have unproductive thoughts and feelings from time to time, and the thought of therapy can feel overwhelming. The key is to talk to someone who can listen and help guide you to positive solutions. As a psychologist, I strive to form supportive trusting relationships with my clients that are nonjudgmental.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor providing therapy for a variety of issues such as difficulty coping with life events, mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, parenting skills, work/school related issues, and relationship difficulties. I see adolescents, adults and families.

Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.

--NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS---PROVIDING REFERRALS TO HER COLLEAGUES IN OFFICE--TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE Dr. James is a Board Certified Licensed Psychologist serving children, adolescents, and adults in the outpatient clinic.

***** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***** Life has a way of testing our anchors. Life stressors and challenges can present unexpected leaving us feeling bruise, anxious, stress, unmotivated, and hopeless. Life transitions can presents new adventures that requires us to search for new meaning and understanding. We are imperfect and sometime need help exploring our emotions, feeling and thoughts safely. Whatever the concerns and how you feel there is hope. We ultimately want to live our “best lives.” .......Inquiries please email or call.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Annapolis Child and Family Therapy Center. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Problems I treat include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, tics, Tourette's, adjustment problems, noncompliance, anger/aggression, trauma, disruptive behavior, and family and couple relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative and I view all of my clients as equal partners in the treatment process.

***EMAIL FOR A QUICKER RESPONSE***I believe all of us go through challenges and emotional pain throughout our lives that require non-judgmental insights to guide us through the healing process. We begin to manage our challenges and emotional pain in a healthier way by approaching them with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement and criticism. As a therapist, I am passionate about facilitating change with my clients by providing psychoeducation on psychological and emotional issues and a safe space for them to explore and understand their challenges.

I believe healing happens within the context of relationships-our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. As therapists we have the privilege of facilitating and bearing witness to change in people's lives impacted through the therapeutic relationship. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and others.

Mirror Mental Health is here to help you navigate the bumps, detours, and overwhelming moments that come along in life's journey. It is our team's goal to help clients identify their strengths, realize their resiliency, and help them celebrate and honor their authenticity. We work with a wide range of clients from those struggling with depression/anxiety, trauma, psychosis, relationship/family issues, or just feeling lost. At Mirror Mental Health we do not treat a diagnosis, but see a person who is suffering and help that person.

We all need and deserve assistance in working through life's many challenges and transitions. It is my belief that psychotherapy will provide you with an opportunity to be heard, to solve problems and to build upon your strengths to promote healthy change. My clinical focus includes: trauma, grief/loss, anxiety, couple/family crises and attachment issues. While exploring these difficult situations with you, I use my clinical experience to assist without judgement or shame. I provide an environment of empathy, empowerment and humor (when appropriate) for individuals, couples and families.

Mercy Cares Counseling Services is a counseling program which focuses on the whole person (spirit, soul, and body). Clients can expect to be greeted by a warm and compassionate counselor whose greatest desire is to help them overcome the challenges they face so that they can live their best life. Mercy Cares clinicians generally build rapport through creating an environment that is safe and authentic. It is person-centered.

As a psychotherapist I believe we all have a story to share. I offer clients a safe and non-judgmental space where they can make meaningful connections as they explore their story. I use a client-centered approach while integrating a variety of counseling models in a holistic way to help clients better understand themselves and their situation. Therapy is tailored to each client’s needs and goals.

The current times have led to an increase in people seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, adjustment and a host of other reasons. I'm ready to join with you as your partner in wellness and healing. It's important for you to feel comfortable so I offer free consultations to new clients.

Healing and making the most out of each day is what this journey is all about.  For many people, this is done best with the help and support of others. My passion is to be present with those who are feeling like they could benefit from talking with  someone who is compassionate, consistent, and knowledgeable.

Every person is unique, therefore I believe treatment should be individually tailored to meet each person’s specific needs. What we think, how we feel and how we behave are all closely connected– and all of these factors influence our overall well-being. I help my clients develop positive coping strategies to improve emotion regulation. Oftentimes there are unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from our past dysfunctional relationships, that manifest themselves in our present lives in unhealthy ways. I help my clients to gain insight into these recurring patterns and unconscious underlying resistances.

We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.

People just want to be happy. So I help my clients learn how to be healthy as individuals and how to have healthy relationships, too. It's been so rewarding for me to work with individuals and couples for the past 25 years. We explore how to be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This wellness checklist can be applied to individual growth and healing, and to couples in marriage counseling, pre-marital, or relationship counseling as well. During this process, counseling addresses the symptoms, while therapy addresses the causes.

My approach to therapy is to collaborate to help you access the resources needed to reach your goals. I work to create a supportive, caring environment that simultaneously challenges you to learn new skills, new ways of dealing with current problems, and teaches you to see obstacles from a new or different perspective. You can expect to feel accepted and supported while also working toward change. I welcome the opportunity to work together to meet your specific needs.