Alcohol Use Therapists in White Hall, MD

I am a business professional and psychotherapist. Most of my patients are busy business people who have issues that hold them back. I apply psychotherapy to help them practically improve lives. My clients have been very successful when they have worked at it. To succeed in therapy try new behaviors, disclose difficult experiences, and let go of old patterns of thinking and behaving. If you choose to call please be prepared to work to achieve results. You can expect mutual respect, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

As a counselor, I work to provide interventions which not only alleviate immediate symptoms such as sadness, grief or anxiety, but also to facilitate greater self-understanding. I believe that counseling is an investment that can enhance your quality of life by helping you to develop a "tool box" of strategies to deal with challenges, improve self-esteem, find ways to get your needs met and develop skills to create healthier relationships.

I work with individuals who struggle with co-occurring disorders, depression, and anxiety among other difficulties. By creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I can help individuals gain the insight and skills they need to overcome challenges and lead a more fulfilling life.

I specialize in working with adults and young adults with a variety of mental health issues. My goal is to create a comfortable and nonjudgmental space in which you feel safe to explore and process past and current experiences, difficult emotions, worrisome thoughts and whatever else is holding you back. It is my goal to help you gain insight into ingrained thought and behavior patterns that no longer serve you.

My style has been described as innovative yet practical. I work with clients to develop healthier ways of coping with life and creating more satisfying relationships. A non-judgmental, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential. Experiential learning and educational materials provide the basis for lasting change. Areas of skill building include, emotional regulation, grief relief, living with anxiety, depression, healing trauma. Relationship skills involve communication, conflict resolution, keeping love alive and refining commitment. Methods include Mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, body centered therapy and desensitization with EMDR (www.emdria.org). The work of therapy becomes the joy and satisfaction of living.

We all want to decrease our suffering and to live happy, meaningful lives. As a dialectical behavior therapist grounded in mindfulness, I recognize the power of learning and practicing skills to bring about desired change. Whether you would like to increase your ability to manage your emotions; whether you struggle with interpersonal relationships; or whether you find yourself in a crisis situation; it would be a privilege to support you as you work toward your goals.

Hello and thank you for visiting my site. I'm a mature woman who has a passion for helping others obtain their best self. My experience is vast and successful including substance abuse, codependency, raising special needs children, couples work, anxiety and depression, trauma, as well as family and relationship issues. My schedule is six days a week and I also run substance abuse groups. Please feel free to call me and have a chat.

Do you feel sad, hopeless, confused, overwhelmed, or angry? Have you tried to work through issues on your own but feel like you are not making progress? Have others expressed their concern for you and your well-being? Do you have difficulty concentrating, excessive worry, or have used ineffective coping strategies in the past? I believe I can help you.

My approach is to provide an atmosphere in which you feel free to discuss your concerns. I see my role as helping you to think more objectively, so you may make well thought out decisions and/or better manage your challenges. Refer to my website at www.joanjurkowski.com for additional information.

In the past 20 years I have worked with ADOLESCENT AND ADULTS with SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH disorders. I provide individual, group and/or family therapy depending on the clients need. I believe there is no cookie cutter approach, and have been described as straight forward.

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life's challenges. I'm a licensed Therapist in Cockeysville, MD. I'd love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I'm here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.

Welcome! My name is Naomi and I specialize in working with adults 18+ who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, complicated grief, addiction, and/or personality disorders. It’s also okay to come to therapy when you’re not sure what you’re looking for but just want to get started on the road to feeling better. I believe all people have the inner wisdom to cope effectively and that some just need help tapping into it. I keep it real with my clients competently and compassionately. I meet people where they are using empathy, humor, and 9 years of clinical experience.

I present myself fully, and professionally in helping willing clients develop the right coping skills to better handle successfully, challenging life, behavioral and mental issues like anger management, anxiety related disorders, trauma related disorders, bipolar related disorders, depression, suicidal thoughts, aging, effective parenting, change of life, grieving, self-esteem, family and couples problems, stress, as well as drug and alcohol use disorders. I provide psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, substance abuse treatment, and crisis management.

Through my 15+ years in this work, I feel I am best equipped to support individuals who are struggling with alcohol/substance use or misuse that may be attributed to co-occurring mental health disorders, past trauma, or unknown reasons. I have worked with a variety of patients ranging from those experiencing minor struggles that may be impacting relationships to those hitting 'rock bottom' and lacking hope. If you are interested in changing any aspect of your drinking or substance use behavior, together, we can make that happen.

I believe in an eclectic and individualized approach to helping folks achieve their unique goals and objectives, and to cultivate an optimal quality of life. I've worked with people who have experienced breast cancer, those recovering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, individuals who’ve experienced intimate partner violence, people struggling with or recovering from alcohol use disorder, as well as those managing day-to-day anxieties and periods of depression. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I've helped my peers and allies explore identities, navigate relationships, etc.

I have been in practice for over 15 years treating people with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, in these communities; HIV infected or affected, immigrants, at-risk adolescents, incarcerated adult males, parents with parenting challenges, couples who want to succeed in life and have resistance to their own success. As a Substance Abuse Professional, I perform Alcohol use assessments. I am a Certified Employee Assistance Professional who assists those who are having challenges at their workplaces.

It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.

You struggle with how you see and feel about yourself. You never feel like you are “enough.” You are swimming in self-doubt and all you see are your imperfections. The inner critic that lives in your head is always on overdrive. Sometimes you just wish it would let up for a bit so you could have a moment of peace. It hurts to treat yourself this way, but you don't know another way to be. What would it be like if you weren't constantly berating yourself? In therapy, we will help you look at how you came to see yourself the way you do so you can contend with that voice of self-doubt differently.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice formerly (pre-covid) in Old Town, Alexandria, VA; all sessions are now via secure telehealth. I provide consultation and supervision to other mental health professionals; and I consult to healthcare facilities. I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling. Although I specialize in helping people with issues of trauma, substance use, and relationship, people bring a wide range of concerns from personal growth to serious mental illness. I help people understand and change their life stories.