Bisexual Therapists in Annapolis, MD

My work is focused on helping people find and develop their intrinsic resiliency as they move through the many challenges in life. Reaching out for help is not easy and taking that first courageous step is worth celebrating. I would describe my style as warm, supportive, and hopeful. I have experience working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. I have training in positive psychology, mindfulness-based therapy, CBT, and DBT. I am offering virtual supervision for LGPCs in Maryland who are pursuing their LCPC, as well as direct therapy.

I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.

I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.

Does life feel overwhelming and hopeless? Do you feel like you have a purpose but you aren't living it? Perhaps you have been so worried about doing the "right" thing that you have forgotten about YOU and what you actually want and need. I empower creative, sensitive souls to turn down the voices of the outside world so they can hear the voice of their intuition. From this place of intuitive connection, we let go of what's not working in life and start figuring out how you can THRIVE.

Life is full of feelings whether we like it or not. If you are struggling to identify your emotions and what they mean, you are not alone. Trauma, transitions, and a history of a lack of emotional guidance can make it feel as though you are grasping at straws. If you have children of your own you want to teach, this can be even more overwhelming. No matter the reason for this sense of overwhelm, you do not have to go through this journey of self compassion alone. I am a firm believer that we all have a “toolbox” of coping skills. Some may be empty, some filled with rusty tools, and others are just out of reach.

Do you find yourself feeling unstable or broken, no matter what you do? You've tried toughing it out, burying your feelings, taking medications, going to therapy. None of it has been enough, and you're afraid you'll never feel better. You're tired of getting triggered, living through the same ups and downs over and over again, and feeling bad about yourself all the time. I want you to know that your life can be better; your life can be good.

We often go about our lives with a very limited scope, moving from one problem to the next. As a therapist, I try to help people look at the big picture. When we zoom out and look at things… like where we’ve been, where we think we’re going, the people we carry with us, how we’re affected by time and our bodies changing, the systems we’re a part of, the ways we’re deeply interconnected… it helps us understand our current experience of the world. It brings our attention to what’s pulling us away from the good in the here and now.

As a licensed clinical social worker, my passion is in supporting others to develop more whole and healthy versions of themselves. Much of my experience has been helping individuals who have experienced trauma make sense of those experiences and find meaning and wellness on the other side. In addition to post-traumatic stress, I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, and relationship as well as workplace challenges.

Accepting new clients for virtual visits only. Looking for support through difficult life transitions, stress, or mental health support? I work with adults through a wide array of issues that life presents. My goal is to create a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients so they have a space to let their authenticity grow and thrive.

I provide neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults in the state of Maryland as well as individual therapy. Some folks may come to me through self-identification and are simply looking to affirm what they already know about themselves, while others may be exploring neurodivergence for the first time. I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your self-discovery journey. My process is based on the client’s needs, but a typical evaluation includes gathering of social and developmental history, completion of self-report questionnaires, and the use of several diagnostic tools.

Do you ever feel stuck? Misunderstood? Have moments when you feel out of control, sad or hard to breathe? I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland and Washington, D.C., specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, career fatigue, substance use disorders, and living with chronic health conditions and life-threatening illnesses. I thoroughly believe in the power of self-care and teaching strategies to manage life stressors and the impact on clients’ well-being and relationships.

Do you struggle with intense emotions including anger, sadness, or shame? Feelings of chronic emptiness, numbness, or existential dread? Do you struggle with impulses or destructive behavior? Feeling out of sync with others or the world? Trauma from childhood attachment wounds, abuse and neglect, chronic invalidation, and loss can manifest in difficult to understand intense emotional states, numbness, or destructive behaviors. We can carry shame around these experiences, yet often any of our present struggles can best be understood as adaptations to trauma or loss that helped us survive.

At Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services, Natasha offers therapy for adjustment challenges, including immigration & re-entry; processing trauma, including childhood trauma and sexual abuse/assault; emotional challenges, including depression, bipolar, anxiety, and grief/loss; and to improve management of stress, life transitions, and other difficulties.

I do my best to make my therapy space as welcoming, warm, and inviting as possible. I believe we all have our own unique story nobody else can truly understand, but I do my best to get to know you and your story to help you understand what is going on, where it comes from, and how to overcome the barriers and challenges so you can be the best version of yourself possible. I work with my clients at their pace to accommodate their needs and comfortability, but I do not plan on seeing any of my clients for life. What you are able to learn with me will ideally be usable in the long run to help with any future challenges or barriers.

If you feel overwhelmed or hopeless, you are not alone! Life can sometimes become a jumbled mess, but I can help support you to unlock solutions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Maryland with 5 years experience. I specialize in helping sore spots become less sore, no matter how they got sore. I’m a trauma recovery expert committed to helping individuals heal from trauma and all the other gunk from life.

Have your experiences with others have made it impossible to trust and accept the care you know you deserve? Have trauma, fear, and doubt prevented you from being the person you know you can truly be? The pain of feeling deeply misunderstood can be haunting. You are finally ready to feel some relief, because deep down you know that you have so much more to offer the world. I want you to know that you are allowed to feel important and valuable– to have your authentic self welcomed and cherished. It's time to take a chance on yourself, to test the waters, and to become the person you want to be.

I am currently accepting NEW clients all across the state of Maryland only, with afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.

Depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, loneliness, life changes, indecision, performance issues, impulsivity . . . we all struggle with something; it is part of the human condition. And at times, it is more than we can manage on our own. Let's collaborate on a mission to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you may take toward realizing the life you envision. As your therapist, I will listen, but also will actively participate in a conversation about you and what matters most to you. Acceptance and empathy, along with the encouragement and guidance to grow, are the cornerstones of my practice.

I have been in private practice for 34 years, providing practical skills and deep exploration to address the range of issues from stressors of daily living to complex trauma and loss. Whether facing new challenges or familiar patterns, I help people gain insight and identify small steps that can result in significant change. I offer a client centered, integrative approach, drawing on many treatment modalities supported by a foundation of mindfulness and compassion therapies. My work with clients who have chronic and acute medical issues is supported by my healthcare background in nursing, medical social work and hospice care.