Therapists in Upper Marlboro, MD

Everyone has the capacity to interpret, influence, and create life events. We can choose what to do with the abilities and limitations we possess. Our thinking may affect the way we feel and behave. Would you like assistance in developing self-awareness and skills to manage life transitions? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment; offering support and guidance as you gain insight to find answers to the conflicts in life. An effective therapeutic relationship is based on trust and rapport. I am dedicated to providing confidential, ethical, qualified assistance to help you promote personal growth and achieve therapeutic goals.

As a Black, professional woman, you’re tired of carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. The way others see it, you have a successful career and multiple achievements, but part of you feels misunderstood, unseen, and unheard. Past hurts linger and doubts whisper in your mind, making it hard for you to trust fully. You’re exhausted from pretending everything is okay. You long for a space where you can be yourself without being judged or feeling the need to perform. You yearn for deeper connections, but the fear of vulnerability, of getting hurt again, creates a wall around your heart, making it difficult to truly connect.

Please visit myIPCH.com regularly for updates and offerings. I look forward to assisting individuals who are ready to make changes in his or her life. I am able to assist individuals working through mental health disorders, spiritual crisis, physical ailments, and emotional difficulties. I am also a published author with e-books titled "The Great Rabbit Escape” and “The Great Ferret Sitter" on Apple Books and Amazon. More e-books available on my website and to come to assist with your journey to greatness!

You may have thought about getting some counseling or coaching for a while. Please set your worries aside. There's not a person alive who couldn't benefit from professional guidance from time to time. Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, sadness, anger, a loss of meaning in life, or a difficult relationship, I could be of help. Also, if you simply want to have less stress, a better marriage or improved motivation, I can help. While I do not accept insurance, my office will give you a claim form that you can submit to your insurer. Importantly, I also offer a sliding fee scale for consultation and coaching.

Are you juggling multiple responsibilities every day, trying to balance your work and family life? Are you the backbone of your household, the driving force behind your career, and the glue that holds everything together, but forget to prioritize yourself? It's time to make yourself a priority. We specialize in helping women just like you to find balance, regain control of their lives, and prioritize their own well-being. We understand that finding the time and energy for self-care can be a challenge, but it is crucial for your mental health and overall happiness.

My professional career began in 1978, joining Harvard Clinical Faculty in Psychiatry. Throughout the years I’ve continued my training in emerging evidence-based treatments that has enabled me to provide an empathetic, eclectic approach to my work with Adult, Child, and Active Duty Clients & Families in outpatient, inpatient, school and Military settings.

The clients I work with are those committed to better health. My clients are those seeking health in their relationships, mood, body, mind and spirit. I specialize in those looking to have peak performance, those going through a life transition, and parents looking to be better. When we start therapy, we are getting to know each other. I will take the time to learn all about you, your environment and what challenges you are facing. Then we develop goals together that you want to achieve during therapy. From there I can develop a tailored plan to help you find the life you seek.

I have experience working with adults suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse, as well as kids, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health needs. I am interested and skilled in addressing issues pertaining to relationship struggles, stress, difficulty paying attention and functioning in school, and mood difficulties related to anxiety and depression. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping them find and utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to meet their treatment goals.

I specialize in therapy for individuals, seeing adults of all ages. I enjoy working with men and women, LGBTQ or straight. I'm an active therapist, believing that we work together to address your issues. I'm here to listen and to help. I'm accepting and non-judgmental. I believe in customizing therapy to fit each unique patient. I don't take any insurance, which means that treatment choices and decisions are decided only by you and me together, working as a team to reach your goals and meet your needs.

I am a practical professional who is committed to those I work with. The goal is to identify actions that improve your life and translate these actions into concrete steps to promote emotional stability and effectiveness in dealing with long-standing and daily challenges. I work with adults and children helping them deal with specific problems as well as supporting their development of long-term, positive life-goals. I am board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Sleep Psychology treating adults, children, families and couples with emotional, behavioral and physical-health concerns. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic and problems such as chronic pain and insomnia.

Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.

Whether it's your first time in therapy or your 10th, my team at Pivot's Potential, LLC work with people just like you settling minds and bodies & getting your life back! We work with adolescents & adults and come from a strength perspective. We believe that every person has strengths yet to be discovered. We offer an integrated, team approach which is solution-focused, lending itself to short-term work. Therapy is a collaborative process, where client and therapist come together to find solutions. Specializing in trauma, anxiety & depression, we provide clients with useful tools in the first 6 session to provide symptom relief.

If you have been struggling with a health concern such as pain, insomnia, or GI distress, you may feel demoralized by the limitations of medical treatments for many health issues. You may not know that psychotherapy is an effective treatment for a number of medical conditions. As a clinical health psychologist, I specialize in chronic illness, chronic pain, disorders of brain-gut interaction (DGBIs), health anxiety, insomnia, and stress related to navigating the health care system. Therapy can help you to quiet the brain’s natural threat response to symptoms, foster resilience, and embrace life once again.

Are you looking to grow in wisdom and compassion? For yourself? Your situation? Others? I provide trauma-informed care for deep healing. Using EMDR & other trauma treatments, mindfulness, the arts and other techniques, you are encouraged to live authentically with awareness, gentleness, humor, creativity and courage.

In 2006, Dr. Akintunde Morakinyo was inspired to achieve a lifelong dream to develop a private practice with a focus on children and adolescents. GIFTS has evolved into a robust mental health clinic that serves the needs of children, adults and families. We pursue the values of compassion, respect and excellence in our services. We empower our clients to unwrap and maximize their potential.

We are all going through stressful times in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will be available in the office or phone zoom for new and existing clients. I take all insurances and eaps . I help people of all ages (individuals & couples) with anxiety and depression. My clients have told me that I provide a relaxed and caring atmosphere. I understand that it can be a difficult step to come to therapy; I will help you feel comfortable. I provide a free consultation (no co-pay for your first meeting with me). I will work closely with you to set goals so you can start feeling better quickly. I also work with children and teens.

You have strengths. Yes, you do. Maybe ones that you don't even know you have. Together we can uncover those strengths and begin exploring how they can move your life forward in your career, relationships, parenting, and personal growth. We will focus on what is right with you and how you can expand that out to greater circles in your life. Having a coach, cheerleader, and calming support can make all the difference in overcoming longstanding and/or seemingly overwhelming obstacles. One of our clinicians can be that person for you.

If you have a history of trauma or childhood adversity, current life stressors or experience may bring back memories of feeling trapped, alone, feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, anger, distrust, betrayal and guilt. I specialize in trauma recovery, including PTSD, complex trauma and dissociation. I offer psychological services for adults, including relationship oriented psychotherapy, EMDR and Clinical Hypnosis. See my website for more information. With over 30 years of experience and training in trauma and dissociation, I provide individual and group consultation to complex trauma and other psychotherapists.