Asian Therapists in Walkersville, MD

Do you struggle to form deep and meaningful relationships in your life? Are you struggling with issues that are keeping you stuck in life? I believe the key to our wholeness is to be aligned within. Our pain and losses can hinder us from moving forward and connecting emotionally within and with others. We may become numb, lose zest, feel inauthentic, hopeless, and dissatisfied with life.

As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.

Hi! I’m Samantha (or Sam), and I’m so happy you’re here! I use she/her pronouns and I would love to know yours. I approach therapy in a collaborative style; I may be the licensed one in the room, but you know you the best. My approach to therapy is rooted in a person-centered approach. This means that I would act more as a guide during sessions. I always liked the analogy that you’re the driver and I’m like the GPS providing some direction. Sometimes a more directive approach is necessary, and that's okay too. Each client deserves to be heard and understood, especially in a vulnerable place like therapy.

I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults from a wide variety of racial, economic and cultural backgrounds. Although I am trained as a generalist, I have a specific interest and significant experience treating children and their families. I practice individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, utilizes phone consultations, as well as assessment and testing using a wide range of empirically validated instruments to support the individuals towards improvements in their daily functioning.

I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.

I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Welcome! I'm Mónica, a Latina immigrant therapist based in Maryland. Being born and raised in Colombia has offered me profound insights into the taboos surrounding mental illness, highlighting the significant barriers many face when considering therapy. My own journey—from growing up in Colombia to embracing a new life in the USA —has taught me the importance of understanding and navigating cultural contexts in mental health, as well as the power of resilience and the beauty of diverse human experiences. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping others work towards a healthy relationship with themselves and the world

I specialize in adult individuals struggling with all types of issues: life transitions, depression and anxiety, addiction, bi-polar, OCD, and more. I enjoy working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I employ a psychodynamic framework with most of my clients, however, I utilizes many cognitive-behavioral techniques and principles, as well. I especially enjoy the integration of Christian spirituality and psychology, though I welcome any one from any background. I believe that who we are is formed in relationship, so healing comes through (the therapeutic) relationship.

I am a multiracial, multi-ethnic (Chinese, Irish, Taiwanese) queer therapist. I practice from a justice-centered, liberation focused, and nature-informed therapy orientation. I particularly enjoy exploring issues related to climate awareness, disability, chronic illness, gender identity, grief, neurodivergence, racialized trauma, and sexuality. I am currently enrolled in EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.

I work with clients who are motivated to free themselves from past traumas. You have an idea of where you want to be, but you realize that it is extremely hard to get there on your own given the lack of inner strengths, skill set or external support. It is not uncommon that we develop "learned helplessness" in repeated experiences of stress. Yet, the secret of "unstuck" is in understanding how human brain learns new things (i.e., moving beyond the past). My work with many clients has proved that a combination of trauma-informed approaches has been extremely effective in healing traumatized brains.

As a licensed therapist, I have over eight years of experience working with individuals and families of various ages and backgrounds in school, hospital and private practice settings. I currently focus my clinical work with preteens, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem and life transitions. And, as a biracial (Asian/White) therapist, I am knowledgeable about unique identity issues for biracial/multiracial individuals and am passionate about supporting others in this area. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, and view clients as the experts of their own lives.

I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.

Do you feel overwhelmed and drained with anxious thoughts, depression, confusion about your identity, loss and grief? Or perhaps you feel stuck, and hopeless in your intimate and family relationships? Many times, we feel we are stuck, and we feel as though there were no other options left for us. I am here to tell you there is always a choice and hope. And I am here to meet you where you are and work alongside you collaboratively to shed new light on the challenges you face and discover new and effective solutions.

Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment. We just sometimes need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals. I am a clinical psychologist who believes that each individual is unique. Whether you are struggling with lifelong mental health difficulties, low self confidence, or don't even know where to start, I will work with you as a collaborator and partner to help you get and your partner to where you want to be!

Understanding who you are or what you are feeling is difficult when you are not even sure what words to use to describe your experience or what questions to ask yourself. Naming that is a big step. You may put on a mask to navigate the world in order to reduce the pressures you feel from society. High expectations when you were younger may make mistakes seem unacceptable. The journey to explore who you are may seem lonely. You may notice similarities in the relationships you form now with the relationship you have with your family. The early traumas in your life may be triggering you now in ways that are frustrating and upsetting.

Immediate Openings! - I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. During my education in the master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University, I have gained experience working with adolescents and adults from various cultural backgrounds in the an outpatient clinic setting. I have worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationship issues, and cultural adaptation and adjustment issues faced by Asian immigrants and second-generation immigrants in the United States.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!

The first steps to a counseling session can be scary, but it is also a courageous act in understanding yourself and living a more engaging life. My philosophy in providing care has always been "helping others help themselves." I believe that each individual has the ability to change and grow in their journey. In sessions I provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space. I will also acknowledge that our world is vastly different and more chaotic than it was a few years ago - covid pandemic, racial injustice, climate change - and I will do my best to offer you some direction in these collective struggles.

Sometimes we have many thoughts and emotions that are too big to sort through, making it difficult to know what we are feeling sometimes or even how to manage these feelings. The therapy space that I provide is a safe environment where all these thoughts, feelings, and emotions can be explored in many different ways without fear of judgement. My job is to help you identify your goals, manage any symptoms you may have, and be a big supporter of your journey.