Therapists in Annapolis, MD

I offer a direct, collaborative therapy style, using psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive approaches. I treat adult individuals and couples experiencing distress from anxiety and depression, significant life transitions and change, difficult relationships, and challenges resulting from cancer and other medical illnesses. In an environment of trust and support, I will help you safely explore your thoughts and feelings, discover new perspectives and develop more effective coping strategies--all with the goal of enhancing your well being.

If you are here, you are hurting and want help. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or angry. You may be struggling in relationship to yourself and others. You may be obsessing about the past or have serious worries about the future. And you may be stuck after trying many things on your own. I know it is easy to get discouraged, but also know that with the right help, things can definitely get better. And that is what I am genuinely here to provide.

In today's culture, we are often so focused on dealing with the many stressors of everyday life and on taking care of others, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and depleted. Making an appointment for therapy is the first step towards taking care of yourself and feeling better. In my experience, lasting change can begin to take place as you share with a therapist who will listen compassionately, join with you to understand your experience, and guide you to find and use the tools to make postive changes and create the life you want.

Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.

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.

I have practiced psychology in the Annapolis area for almost 29 years. Currently I have offices in Annapolis and Kent Island. The slogan you will see in my telephone directory ads is: "Life's too Short to be Unhappy.'' I live by this slogan and encourage patients to do the same. I do my best work with patients who are motivated to make changes and who are open to a direct approach. I always provide input to patients and encourage interaction with the goal of solving problems. I work with adults of all ages and adolescents. I have enjoyed many successful treatment outcomes.

My years of experience and training have taught me the importance of good listening. By learning who you are and what you want in your life, I am best able to help you restore or enhance the quality of life you seek. I limit my practice to adults in individual therapy or relationship counseling. While there is no magic in therapy, there is an opportunity to feel better now, avoid future emotional pitfalls and be better able to deal with those that cannot be avoided. As a compassionate and experienced professional, I look forward to assisting you.

While a person can feel better after a good talk with a friend or relative, for moderate or severe distress, this relief is only temporary. At those times, it is beneficial to talk with a trained counselor who listens and interacts in a way to get to the very root for your emotional concerns. I offer my clients an opportunity to face their difficulties confidently and constructively; freeing them to enjoy all the good things life has to offer.

Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, LaKeisha Jackson of Lakeside Wellness, offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.

You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life. I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Exhausted, sad, angry or overwhelmed? When in the throes of negative feelings, it’s often easy to forget that they serve as signposts for boundary violations or unmet needs. Just as hunger, cold and other uncomfortable sensations shift to a sense of comfort or satisfaction when the need is met, emotional distress likewise transitions to a sense of fullness, wholeness or connectedness whenever the needs which underlie it are met.

It's not easy to take these first steps in your healing journey (or to start again if this isn't the first time you've done this). I look forward to helping you discover your own strength and inner resources as we work together toward your healing and overall wellness.

Hello! I am Ana Milena Are you struggling with keeping up with your relationship(s), work, and health? Do you miss the spontaneity and excitement that existed earlier in your personal relationship? Is it hard for you to accept compliments or be kind towards yourself?

I enjoy helping people overcome obstacles to enjoy life again. Using a warm, compassionate approach to therapy I walk alongside my clients on their journey helping to guide them in reaching their goals and living the life they desire. Being a small private practice allows me to provide superior mental health care by connecting with each client and being able to focus on each personal story.

“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.

Dedicated and committed, I am a qualified and experienced therapist, helping individuals make positive changes in their lives. My main focus is on supporting clients struggling with depression and anxiety, and those who may be experiencing panic attacks or post-traumatic stress disorder. I also work with individuals who are dealing with unresolved issues from past traumas or challenging family relationships, as well as those coping with the loss of a loved one.

My approach as a clinician is working with my clients from a strengths-based and empowerment perspective. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on a wide range of mental health issues and specialize in trauma, sexual assault/abuse, anxiety and depression. I work with both individuals and families. I enjoy providing my clients with a safe space to process emotions and feelings, explore the impact of life experiences, learn distress tolerance and coping skills and to set meaningful goals so that they can navigate life with success

During my 30 years in the social work profession I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure. Licensed in MD/VA/FL.

I believe that a respectful, supportive, collaborative, relationship, free from judgement is important for deeper healing. My approach is warm & creative. I use traditional psychotherapy and adjunctive therapies to work from the inside out - allowing one to resolve deep-rooted, underlying issues. I am skilled and Certified in Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR ,and Sex Therapy. Together, we work towards freeing you from the pain of anxiety, Depression, PTSD, sexual disorders and eating struggles. Self-understanding with resolution can allow choice. I welcome the opportunity to be part of your journey to a freer life.