Couples Counseling Therapists in Frederick, MD

Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My multicultural clinical expertise includes treating individuals of all ages depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, gender identity, sexual identity, adjustment, anger management, addictions, personality disorders, and grief.

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.

Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.

Accepting Carefirst BCBS! I possess a genuine approach and have the capacity for quickly establishing rapport with clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic status. My work in mental health and substance addiction has proven to be my capacity; I believe in allowing you to reach your full potential. I respect autonomy and the need for confidentiality. I focus on helping my clients build Strength, Assertiveness, and most importantly gain Empowerment in their lives. Located and Licensed in Maryland. I take an empathetic and passionate approach, taking care to personally connect with each client I meet.

Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.

Licensed in Virginia and West Virginia, too! Do you long to find moments of peace amidst the current chaos? Changing your beliefs and perceptions can help you move from fear to peace and personal power. I work with individuals and couples, including those in non-monogamous relationships and those living alternative lifestyles. I especially welcome people who want to feel more comfortable in their own skin and who have a lifelong sense of not belonging. In addition, I work with people facing spiritual/religious conflicts and challenges. All who wish to look for opportunities in crisis are welcome!

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that who you are makes sense. Even when your emotions, behaviors, or relationships are extremely different than what you want them to be. I believe that our feelings carry wisdom, our behaviors serve a function, and our current situation becomes clear in the context of our whole story. With this stance of curiosity and acceptance, I can help you understand the parts of your life that are causing distress and move toward the life you want to be living. I am an ideal fit for clients who want to make a change in their behavior while understanding the way those behaviors have functioned.

Are your relationships in need of an upgrade? Is it challenging for you not to think about yesterday or worry about tomorrow? Are you ready to untangle your problems and find greater enjoyment in life? I've helped thousands of individuals, couples and families create stronger, more resilient relationships. My trauma informed approach is guided by mindfulness and grounded in the belief that we each have all of the internal resources needed to improve our lives and relationships.

I use a strengths-based approach to help you rediscover your assets, strengths, and abilities. The revelation of these will help you overcome obstacles that may be standing in your way to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life. I will work alongside you at your own pace and comfort level to help create a warm, safe, nurturing, and most importantly trusting environment. Together, we will work towards your healing.

Do you feel like you are continually battling uphill due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or sexual addiction issues and it seems like nothing you do helps? Do you have childhood issues that keep seem to always be coming back to haunt you or your relationships? If so, I can help you by showing you how to recover from these and help unlock energy that gets trapped inside yourself and help you be a the most functional person you can. I use a combination of methods to help get your brain and mind to work for you rather than against you, and am a certified EMDR practitioner.

Welcome to my world – an experience in which we engage in a unique partnership on what may be one of the most important journeys of your life. Are you feeling unloved, unappreciated, helpless, hopeless due to some unplanned reality in your life. Do you need healing from adversity such as the ending of a relationship, the loss of employment, an unexpected debilitating illness, the death of a loved one, post-partum depression. No matter what the adversity, we have resilience that lifts us up to recover from adversity, return to "normal" or create a new "normal."

Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying their triggers, reframing their negative thoughts, and using positive psychology to begin a new way of thinking and living.

Lately the world seems more difficult to navigate than ever before. I find that people are looking for someone to help them make sense of things. I am a skilled, compassionate and grounded therapist who can help you identify and reach your therapeutic goals. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with conflict, communication, loss, infidelity or other patterns that interfere with a healthy sense of well being. I only use strong, evidence based, statistically proven approaches to therapy because I believe you deserve results.

Are you struggling with a death, divorce, loss of a job, pet or relationship? Have often been referred to as "too sensitive?" My clients are those who have experienced loss through any change, transition or end of life. With a holisitic approach to loss and transition, clients will be able to access resilience and have a safe space to explore possibilities. My clients will discover a compassionate place to explore how life can still have purpose and possibility after life changing transitions. Additionally, my clients will learn about the HSP trait and what gifts this provides to their lives and relationships.

Sometimes it's too much to actually make the arrangement to see a therapist because it is time consuming. If depression, anxiety, or physical pain are causing you to feel confused, sad, angry, or grieving a life that once was, please consider telehealth for relief. The Space Between is pleased to offer telehealth only services. If being overwhelmed keeps you from really living, I can tell you your thought patterns create more problems? But, why? My clients, couples, and individuals, are people who have been impacted by emotional struggles disruptions, and being stuck in relationships that are unfulfilling. Know there is hope.

Whether I’m working with individuals, couples, or families, I tell them all the same thing: It takes two to tango. I don’t focus on pointing fingers at who is wrong in the situation. Instead, I guide my clients to collaborate with each other to find a solution together as a team. I push my individuals to expand their insights to find growth in themselves and in others. In today’s society, there is a stigma around therapy that inhibits most from reaching out for help. Learning about ourselves is something we should enjoy, not something we fear.

I enjoy helping women from all walks of life build up their self worth so that they can love themselves, overcome any major life transition, and learn how to manage their emotions and stress. Famous words I live by are “ Stay true to you because there is only one YOU!”

Are you and your partner struggling to get past certain issues in your marriage or relationship? Do you find it hard to communicate how you really feel to them? Is a lack of communication causing gridlock between the two of you, to the point where it is hard to reach a resolution when conflict arises? Maybe betrayal has occurred and you are finding it hard to trust your partner again. Let me help you reestablish and reaffirm the bond that brought you together in the first place. I'll teach you strategies to better communicate and overcome whatever obstacle you are facing in your relationship to help reignite the spark

Hello! I'm Elissa Samuels, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) at Life Change Therapy Now, LLC. With over 15 years of experience in counseling, I specialize in providing support to neurodivergent adults, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals exploring Kink lifestyles. I offer a warm and welcoming environment where clients can feel safe to explore their identities, navigate relationships, and achieve personal growth. I understand the unique needs and challenges faced by these communities, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.