Attachment-based Therapists in Bel Air, MD

I work with clients aged 14 and above across all gender identities. While my expertise lies primarily in aiding individuals and families impacted by complex and chronic trauma, I'm also skilled in addressing anxiety, depression, and assisting families to enhance their communication dynamics. My years in trauma and PTSD treatment have taught me the multifaceted nature of traumatic experiences. Whether it's a sudden life-changing event like an accident or more subtle, long-standing issues rooted in family dynamics or early life experiences, I understand the challenge in trusting someone with your personal stories.

Hello! You are here, looking for a therapist, you are taking the first important step towards healing! "The wound is where the light enters you" - Rumi. I believe that there is always hope, even in the most difficult circumstances. I compassionately will support your journey as you work towards self-understanding, healing and growth; focusing on living your life with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.

Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!

Have you ever felt so panicked that you thought you might die? Experienced an inability to separate irrational thoughts from reality? Physical symptoms? Racing heart, shortness of breath, feeling faint or weak, shaking, exhausted? If you cannot control your worries, talking to a therapist could help. I work collaboratively with my clients, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, and relationship issues.

Are you craving change? Tired of letting fear and anxiety intrude on your life? Do you want to have more meaningful and authentic relationships? Counseling and therapy begins with a longing. Your longing might be for better relationships, more trust in yourself, less anxiety, feeling worthy and lovable, or feeling connected to your passion and purpose in life. I provide individual counseling for adults who are looking to create a future that is better than their past.

My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. I see clients through a secure Telehealth platform and also provide in-person and and phone sessions.

Therapy is not education or advice-giving. People are unique, so elements of therapy are tailored because healing is different for everybody. My treatment approach is an atmosphere were you can speak your mind safely, to someone who listens, listens intelligently, and cares is important. I believe a successful counseling experience depends on the therapists ability to understand and respect the unique concerns, background, and context of each patient. I am committed to achieving such an understanding in every counseling relationship.

Do you find yourself triggered by reminders of the past or feeling emotionally disconnected from yourself and others? Trauma and toxic stress leave us feeling broken, damaged, and disconnected from our true selves. You may be fed up with feeling triggered in everyday situations, isolated from loved ones, or burdened by shame and guilt. You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for relief. You're ready for healthy relationships and a renewed sense of purpose. Most of all, you're ready to heal and rediscover the strong, resilient person you are within.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adolescents and adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties, relationship issues, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I use a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach along with psychoeducation to help you better understand yourself, as well as what is keeping you stuck so you can better navigate the challenges you are facing.

I believe that my purpose in life is to help people and give back to the world that has given me so much. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families manage difficulties while identifying existing strengths. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and genuine space for therapeutic collaboration to thrive. I have an excellent reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with clients and providing quality service. I have the utmost confidence that we can work with together to find the approach to troubling life problems that works best for you.

Seeking help takes courage and it is the first step to achieving the life you truly deserve. Let me assist you in removing the barriers that are preventing you from being successful. I strive to offer my clients a safe, judgment free space to talk about difficult issues. Generally, I use an eclectic mix of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solutions-focused and strengths-based therapies to treat anxiety and mood issues that have emerged from stressful life situations.

I specialize in female anxiety and managing the stress associated with the challenges that women often face. In my work with clients, we identify the root causes of their anxiety, increase their ability to tolerate distress, and regulate their nervous system. I help clients understand the impact of the mental load and emotional labor on their feelings of overwhelm. We identify traits that have served as protection in childhood that may start to work against the client's goals as an adult. I also treat body image issues using the Intuitive Eating and HAES framework.

Are you feeling alone and overwhelmed? Are your thoughts constantly on replay and you cannot focus on the things you want to focus on? Do you struggle with feeling exhausted all the time? You might be finding yourself irritable and unhappy most of the time. These feelings and thoughts may be causing you to avoid the people you love, leading you to develop unhealthy relationships and boundaries and adding to stress in your life.

Premier Wellness Healthcare has been serving patients since 2017 and has helped hundreds of individuals overcome various challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, life transitions, and postpartum depression.

Humans are hard wired to connect. Connected to ourselves and connected to others. We want to feel empowered, loved and confident. Building resilience in people is not about making them tough. Resilience is having the tools to recover from difficulties and manage how you feel. Welcome, my name is Christie. I have a deep passion to help people within our community overcome adversity, empower them to their core, boost their self-esteem, celebrate their strengths and give them a safe place to express their emotions and feelings. Let me help empower and embody your strengths, giving you hope so you can grow and thrive as an individual.

Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.

If you are looking for a therapist who will help you explore your childhood and early relationships, in order to understand your current challenges, I would be a great fit for your needs. It is my goal to help my patients recognize their strengths while supporting them as they examine their life patterns. Through our collaboration, patients will decide what changes they want to make. My patients also tell me that in therapy with me, they realize there are aspects of themselves that they previously underappreciated, and they recognize these aspects do not need to be changed but can instead be celebrated.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that are holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

“It wasn’t that bad. I should get over it.” Does that sound familiar? Many people shame themselves for being hurt by the past. Shame doesn’t stop the suffering, regardless of what caused that pain. I am a therapist committed to helping people overcome stressful or traumatic experiences so that they can live better lives. Working with me involves finding the root of the problem, like when your inner critic first took hold, and weeding it out. I primarily use EMDR for this, which allows people to process the trauma without having to give details about it.