Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Calvert County, MD

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges. I am a passionate therapist who has helped individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, crisis stabilization, and has worked with adolescents. Through a compassionate and empathetic approach, I have helped individuals overcome their struggles and achieve personal growth.

Are you ready to make a change, but unsure where to start? Are you feeling anxious about how to move forward? Are you lacking the confidence to meet your personal goals? You have come to the right place to face your fears, achieve personal growth, accomplish your goals, and improve your overall wellness. CMA Counseling supports adults by addressing their concerns and helping them to improve their quality of life through individual collaborative sessions.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults that are struggling with the challenges of everyday life. My focus areas are trauma, mental health, and substance abuse.

We spend so much of our lives searching for meaning and purpose in life that most end up missing the vital part of living. Have you been feeling tense or stressed? Perhaps you feel upset about your current life challenges. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life in general, parenting, or your family life? I provide individual therapy to adults, Young adult adolescents, and children who are struggling with challenges such as anxiety, depression, parenting issues, stress, sleep disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and relational issues.

Chesapeake Neuro-Behavioral Health, LLC (CNBH). is a multidisciplinary practice. Our team is comprised of clinical registered nurse practitioners, licensed psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors & BCIA certified neuro-therapists specializing in the area of neuro-behavioral health. At CNBH, our mission is to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning with the goal of achieving peak performance. Diagnostic and treatment services include brain mapping, psychological testing, psychotherapy, neuromodulation/neurofeedback, and medication management.

Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide a girl/teen girl expert to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. Two locations to better serve you: Leonardtown and Dunkirk.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, therefore my role is to assist you in working towards solutions that benefit you in the best way possible. My methods include mindfulness practice, distress tolerance, and cognitive behavioral techniques to target depression, anxiety, and trauma. I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment in order to help my clients feel comfortable in expressing their themselves. I strive to create a creative, unorthodox approach by using humor in order to appeal to adolescence.

Life circumstances can show up, leaving us to feel anxious, depressed, lost, helpless or frustrated with daily life. If you are struggling with or adjusting to life's many challenges, finding difficulties in relationship with self or others- a supportive, solution focused recovery counseling option can help you work through it. I want to help you explore and develop positive goals from an individualized approach. We will explore “you as a total system”- in hope to rebuild your ability to seek wellness, compassion for self, and an improved quality of life within your journey.

Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia.

Susan Saunders, MSW,Mediator/ Parenting Corridinator, envisions her ideal client as someone struggling with divorce, child custody and visitation with complex emotional turmoil, perhaps stemming from interpersonal conflicts, traumatic experiences, or challenging life transitions. These individuals seek resolution, understanding, in the process of divorce their issues may include unresolved trauma, communication breakdowns, or navigating difficult relationships. Their needs revolve around finding a safe space to express themselves, gain perspective, and work towards solutions that honor their well-being and dignity.

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Are you tired of pretending "everything's fine", when it's not? Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty & courage. It takes guts to ask for help & face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up & true bravery to take action for lasting change. We often hit a wall in life & reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine & can guide you across? As we embark on this transformative journey, I will be here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your true potential.

I provide individual psychotherapy services and comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations. The areas of testing address a variety of issues, such as evaluations for academic and learning difficulties, attention deficit problems, executive function struggles, developmental disorders, neurological conditions, memory concerns, emotional/behavioral problems, and mental health issues. With regards to psychotherapy, the approach utilized will be specifically customized to the client's needs, and could encompass the use of cognitive, behavioral, experiential, psychodynamic, and family systems approaches.

As your counselor, I will meet you exactly where you are in life. The direction that you want to go is entirely up to you. I will provide you with compassionate counseling that will enable you to rest, heal, and strengthen from the past so you may pursue your future with freedom. Your journey belongs to you.

Learn how to pursue your goals despite your problems by developing an antifragile mindset. I am an experienced psychologist who teaches evidence-based skills & strategies to help you feel better & have better relationships. With more than two decades of experience, I provide evaluation & therapy to children, adolescents, & adults. I specialize in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with all ages. My style is genuine, accepting, & at times entertaining. My focus is helping you become mentally stronger & capable of coping with adversity while reaching your goals. Life can get better through therapy.

How might your life be different if there was a place for you to reflect and heal . . . a time set aside to connect with your inner wisdom and strength . . . a person there to offer guidance and support as you sorted through life's tough stuff and began to heal what hurts . . . a place where you might create the life you most want to live? I bring a creative and spiritual approach to counseling and life journey mentoring. I speak plainly and with compassion. I help you recognize the patterns of thoughts and behaviors that have shaped your life thus far.

Regena Turnbull is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in working with individuals, couples and families to promote lasting change. I have 20 years experience working in the field providing people with a different perspective. I truly enjoy helping people improve their problem solving abilities to lead the lives they deserve. I have some availability on Saturdays. New clients can expect a thorough evaluation focused on discovering underutilized strengths.

Using my clinical training in psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, and family systems, I am dedicated to helping others find the best version of themselves by creating space to work diligently towards achieving personalized goals. If you’re looking for help developing the Keys to Your Life, you are in the right place. My personal philosophy is everyone is unique and deserves to work with someone who is flexible and open to assisting them to identify those yet discovered Keys. To. Your. Life. I am an enthusiastic clinician looking to help others achieve wellness by teaching various methods for others to unlock those wellness tools.

I believe that effective therapy is built on trust and unconditional empathy. My treatment approach is rooted in the importance of the individual, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, and Somatic skills. In our sessions, you can expect a warm, judgment free space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings. I am dedicated to taking the time to truly get to know you, so that I can incorporate your interests into treatment in creative ways. I want you to not only process your past, but be equipped with practical tools to fuel your future.

Through my ongoing experience as an Active Duty Mental Health Provider, I have developed clinical expertise in treating the spectrum of trauma disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and complex bereavement.