Attachment-based Therapists in Unionville, MD

Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.

If you are struggling with frequently feeling unheard, frustrated, resentful, exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious or angry, you have likely been struggling for some time. Do you feel that your partner is either too needy or avoids everything and you get so frustrated? Are you tired of nagging pointlessly? Do these challenges cause you to lose sleep at night and a need to find relief? These scenarios are your emotions and logic not adding up, therefore causing discomfort which is so common. In working on big picture issues by changing small, manageable behaviors or thoughts you can find that inner peace you are trying to find.

My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.

Doing the inner work doesn't have to be an isolated journey. I honor the vital relationship between client and therapist and recognize the privilege of being invited into your story. With a curious and non-judgmental stance, I welcome clients from all backgrounds. I believe that laughter is an essential element of the therapeutic process, but most importantly, I am here to listen. Counseling is an aspect of healthy living that can help restore balance and grounding. The process can be exhilarating, challenging, and profoundly rewarding as you gain clarity through increased awareness. Sessions honor needs and comfort level.

Are you ready to move toward greater happiness and improve your overall well-being? If you are struggling with symptoms related to PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional issues, or relationship issues, please contact me. I start where my clients currently are and assist them with improving their mood, functioning, and well-being. Issues and events from the past may be affecting you today in ways that may not be obvious; we can work together to clear them out so you can function at your best.

Currently accepting new clients in both Maryland and Pennsylvania! Have you been struggling and don't know where to start? You deserve a life you are excited to live, therapy is a tool that can help get you to that life. Many people are nervous or scared to start therapy. Others have tried it in the past with little success. Reaching out to start therapy, whether it is for the first time or the fifth, can be daunting. I want to help you achieve your goals and improve your mental health, and enjoy the process along the way.

Now accepting Medicare and BC/BS. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over twenty years of psychotherapy experience treating adults, children, and adolescents with all types of mental health problems, including severe conditions and co-occurring disorders. If you or your child are suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, problems in relationships----I have a lot of experience helping these get better. I have expertise in the treatment of substance abuse/addictions, adolescents, domestic violence and anger management, and health psychology. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and trained in EMDR.

You are not your story! If you feel alone, unseen or invisible, asking "what's the matter with me?"or "why aren't I enough?" I want to create an emotionally safe space for you to be seen and heard, to help you safely process whatever events, feelings, or family of origin issues have led up to where you find yourself today. I am a trauma-focused therapist seeing clients virtually throughout NY, NJ, and MD, passionate about my clients finding freedom, healing, and self-kindness through our work. I specialize in betrayal trauma, childhood abuse and CEN (Childhood Emotional Neglect), addictions, emotional regulation, and suicide loss.

With a clinical background in social work, I take time to understand who you are with an understanding that each person’s therapeutic experience is individualized and unique. Making connections from the past can help my clients better understand themselves in the present. It can be difficult to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, so I use cognitive and mindfulness based therapies to help you with that. My goal is that our clinical work gets you to a place of independence and feeling capable of managing life outside of therapy.

Anchored in a humanistic approach that places an emphasis on the innate drive we all have to move toward healing and wholeness, my goal is to cultivate a very caring and safe emotional space for you to address the pain that brought you to therapy by meeting you where you are with empathy and understanding.. I will help you to uncover the underlying causes of painful feelings, helping you to shift from reactive patterns of behavior to greater self awareness. I have close to 30 years of experience, and I continue to be committed to learning and training in the modalities that I have found most effective for emotional healing.

Welcome! I consider it a privilege to walk alongside another’s life journey. I am here to provide a warm, relaxed and compassionate space to explore your challenges and strengths. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD and pregnancy/postpartum issues. I have extensive experience working with teens and adults with ADHD and executive function difficulties. When treating ADHD, you NEED a therapist who wholeheartedly understands it and whose strategies are flexible to meet your specific needs. I value my authentic approach to connecting with others which leads to my clients feeling heard, understood, accepted and supported.

Being human can be so freaking heavy and hard! I’m Jess, and I’m what I like to call mama-thentic. I’m a mama, and I’m authentic! I invite you to come as you are and allow me to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery. I will listen, guide, and support as you work towards peace, change, and growth. The greatest gift you can give yourself (and your children) is the most healed version of yourself. Allow me to help so that your past no longer controls your present.

Sometimes in life, it can all feel like too much. Maybe it's one big stressful thing or maybe it's a bunch of small thing that have all added up. With life and work or school and relationships with family or friends... it can start to feel like you're losing the balance of it all. Maybe you have painful experiences from the past or are so afraid of what the future might look like. We all deserve a safe place to share our stories and find our path to a healthier version of ourselves. My job as a therapist is to support that process and empower you to see the strength you have to get there! Contact me to get started!

Accepting NEW Clients! I have been a social worker for more than 30 years. I feel honored to do this work. It has been my experience that everyone wants and needs to feel loved. We want love from our parents, love from our partners and love from our friends. When we believe that we don't have love we look to find substitutes.(ie. money, substances, food, material things) Nothing we try to "do" makes us feel fulfilled. They last for a short time and then the feeling of unrest comes again. It is an endless cycle of looking and not finding the love we desire. You have always been loved and worthy.

Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. Online therapy benefits are: no travel time, no chance of running into someone you know in the waiting room, and it can provide access to those who have difficulty making it in to an office. The platform is HIPAA compliant. She can see clients who are in Maryland or Florida. She holds a Certificate in Advanced Trauma Treatment and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is also certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (for couples), both specialized trauma treatment techniques.

Caring, inclusive, multicultural approach to individual, couple and family needs. Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal. I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, life events and trauma. Additional support for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and panic), and those with ADHD. Meeting people were they are at with a non-judgmental approach.

Whether it be helping you through big life changes or managing the stress of day to day life, therapy can help! My goal is to empower, support, and help you achieve your personal goals and help you learn to manage things getting in the way.

If you are considering entering into counseling or therapy I would like to warmly welcome you to join my practice. Each individual brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to the counseling relationship. It is my intention to encourage that relationship by providing a safe and comfortable environment where we can explore, clarify, and heal those areas of life causing pain or difficulty and, just as importantly, nurture those areas bringing success and joy. Ideally our work together will grow your own personal resources, knowledge, stability, and strength.

My goal as a therapist is to work to help you overcome hurts of the past, find peace in the present, and build a more promising future.  I hope to walk alongside you during the process of change, and provide a source of strength and focus. It is important to me that I provide a safe, accepting, and empowering environment for every individual seeking therapy in my office.  I strive to offer a holistic perspective which includes the mind, body, and spirit to help you connect with your life in a genuine manner.