CareFirst Therapists in Berlin, MD

Parents of children who struggle with emotional, behavioral, or undiagnosed mental health problems often do not know where to turn. They often feel frustrated trying to navigate the many systems that are meant to provide help. Parents and children who visit Family Tree Therapy will often leave the office feeling empowered, with specific solutions and tools for changing their lives and the mental well-being of their family. Family Tree Therapy specializes in assessing and counseling children, young people, and their families. You will be introduced to proven, useful techniques. You will feel accomplishment and hope.

Seaside Counseling & Wellness Center was Established in 2012 to meet the growing needs of the community by providing positive & supportive mental health and physical well-being services. SCWC provides individual, family and couples counseling to promote wellness and mental health to everyone. SCWC works from a strength-based perspective that emphasizes the potential for growth in each person and situation. SCWC can help you improve your relationship with yourself and others. The focus is on being free of anger, sadness, stress, etc... and live a healthy, happy balanced life.

I work with children, adolescents and adults providing counseling services based on a wholistic perspective. Together we will determine what the best treatment options are for you and develop a plan.

**Accepting New Clients** Our passion's here at Lighthouse Counseling Christian Ministry include Adolescent Counseling, Marriage and Couples Counseling, Addictions Counseling, working through anxiety and depression issues and generally listening and providing solid techniques in conflict resolution of all types. We provide a safe and confidential environment in which to develop trust and confidence. We have a diverse staff willing to walk alongside you in whatever journey you are on. IF LIFE HAS YOU DOWN, PLEASE LOOK US UP!!

Throughout my career I have specialized in working with adolescents and their families to address a myriad of adjustment related issues including divorce and trauma. I currently offer individual adult and couples counseling as well. I have expertise in working with families who have had to deal with sexual trauma and the legal system including Child Welfare Services. I aim to help you identify ways in which you can improve your quality of life by becoming more aware of self-defeating patterns so that you can take better charge of your life.

Do you want to stop drinking or using drugs? Do you have a loved one struggling with substance use? Giving up something that has been used as a coping skill can be very difficult and present many challenges. Recovering from a substance use disorder will be a journey and one that I can help you with! It can also be difficult to know how to best support a loved one who is in active addiction or just beginning the recovery process. I have been working with adults of all ages with substance use disorders since 2009 helping them navigate the process of change with an open mind, empathy and compassion.

I provide individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, adults and couples. I welcome divorced and single parents, blended families and people of every race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. My passion and area of expertise involves assisting with relationship issues, grief, and trauma. Available services include but are not limited to evaluation, recommendations, referrals, crisis management, psychiatric/medication management support, individual/group counseling, anger management, co-parenting support, pre/postnatal compassion, professional development, consultation and supervision.

We are a group practice with several experienced Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors who are available to meet your needs. Most of our staff have over 15 years of therapy experience with a wide array of specialties. We offer services to clients of all ages and take most insurances.

** Now Accepting New Clients** Ian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. He has a decade of experience and started working as a mental health counselor at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in their Child and Adolescent Day Hospital. He also has experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of mental health disorders.

I enjoy working with all clients regardless of gender, race, culture, or socio-economic status. However, I am most effective with adult women and teenagers (boys and girls). My work with women is centered around the empowering idea that you are incredibly more capable than you feel or think. My goal is to provide women with a solution-focused approach to stress management, mental wellness, personal, and professional growth. I utilize treatments that are evidence-based, holistic, client-centered, and culturally informed.

Life isn't always what we expect it to be. And while family and friends can be great supports, sometimes we need an objective person to talk to who isn't personally connected to us. That's where seeing a therapist can help; you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. I provide a comfortable, caring atmosphere where you can speak freely without fear of judgment. We'll focus on the things that are important to you.

Ideally, clients develop a trust with their therapist to work towards resolving those situations that are causing them stress, pain, discomfort or anxiety. Therapy is like a journey that requires trust, support and guidance in order to reach a goal. I have been working with individuals, children and families since 1989 in a variety of settings. I work extensively with victims of trauma, separation/divorce, and clients dealing with depression, bereavement and anxiety. If your goal is to reach inner peace then I can assist you in completing that journey.

When people experience severe life stressors and change, it's not uncommon for things to unravel in the shakeup. My passion is bringing healing to those in these seasons of life and to help in supporting and promoting healthy growth and change. I also love teaching and supervision and am on the Maryland Supervisors listing. I have been trained in a range of modalities and am a certified EMDR and TF-CBT therapist with extensive work with Sleep and Dreaming Practices to Heal as a Lucid Dream Facilitator, as well as decades working with grief, attachment theory and trauma.

Whether you’re feeling the pressure of juggling multiple roles, feeling the weight of all the demands and expectations, or trying to cope with depression, anxiety or low self self-esteem, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Talking and making sense of your experiences can help you learn and understand more about yourself and what you need moving forward. Therapy is an educational tool and a safe outlet to help you gain clarity, insight, and awareness, and can help you adopt the skills necessary to overcome obstacles and improve your mental health.