Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Preston, MD

I am an advocate for children and their families. I feel it is important for children to be heard and validated. I know the importance of meeting the client "where they are" emotionally, spiritually and psychologically. My approach is client centered and I apply play therapy, expressive art therapy, CBT and sand therapy based on the needs of the client. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and veterans. I assist clients with identifying the root causes of their current problems and how to resolve them. Honoring my client's life story is important. The client is the author of their life.

Hello! My name is Shea Pines, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are you tired of just existing in life? My goal is to help you live in the present, making choices that align with your goals and values. I’ve worked with couples, young adults, teens and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, IPV (intimate partner violence), physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Let’s work together to get you the life you desire.

Welcome to Outreach Recovery. My name is Donna Stefanik, and it's my privilege to guide you on a path that, although challenging, is teeming with hope and transformation. As the Vice President of Clinical Operations here, I bring an expansive background in facilitating healing and growth for those navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery. I'm deeply committed to ensuring that your journey with us is not just about healing but about rediscovering your strength and potential in a supportive and understanding environment.

My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and holistically based. We all face challenges throughout the course of our lives. My goal is to assist those I serve in finding the insight within and personal empowerment needed to make desired changes.

Ready to stop feeling frustrated with your life, your thoughts, and the people closest to you? Disappointed with therapists that haven't helped in the past? I hear you! Therapy with me is a different experience. I am a solution focused therapist with a specialty in empowering people who have experienced trauma in their lives. By trauma I mean: difficult parents, challenging relationships, and all the forms of losses that never seem to stop comming. Whatever it is... I've got you! I am a trauma certified therapist and I help my clients live the life they want to live, not the life the didn't get a choice to live.

Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Art therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by employing the use of art and cognitive behavioral therapy to manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and find relief from emotional pain. I have the tools and professional experience to help you get back on track.

I'm a unique therapist that treats a wide array of mental health disorders. We focus on resolving past and current issues/trauma, finding solutions and eliciting organic change. If we are not solving your problems, I am wasting your time. My practice goes far beyond talk therapy, we do work. We explore childhood, adolescent and other lifetime experiences that impact our psychological functioning. To permanently resolve our disorders we must revisit and resolve these thoughts, feelings and events. I utilize DBT as part of my treatment approach and we engage from the first minute we meet.

Coastal Counseling & Wellness, LLC (CCW) was established in 2019 to meet the ever-changing needs of the Mid-shore by offering positive, strength-based, individualized mental health and overall well-being services. CCW provides client-centered therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress caused by everyday life. CCW also provides couples counseling for those struggling with their personal relationships.

Are you ready to find the best version of yourself? I specialize in working with clients to overcome traumatic experiences, anxiety and life transitions by creating a safe, nurturing environment. My goal is to help you explore past experiences and understand how they impact the way you respond to life today. By using a variety of treatment modalities, ranging from EMDR, traditional talk therapy and more expressive forms of therapy, you will overcome obstacles in a way that feels comfortable. Your journey is unique; therefore, treatment is tailored to your needs.

I was fortunate to attend a unique graduate school at Smith College that focused on both clinical, diagnostic excellence and also on understanding the client in their social/cultural circumstances. My experience is broad and varied and I have had the privilege to be taught by some of the best and brightest clinicians in the areas of trauma, anxiety and depression. I continue to see folks in my office in Towson, MD but also have my office in Easton. I see all age ranges including small children with whom I have worked for over 20 years. I am often referred clients who have been unable to find accurate diagnoses and effective therapy.

In my practice, clients find a warm, non-judgmental space where they can learn to get to know and accept themselves. I provide SOLELY teletherapy, which means that I am able to work with clients across the state. I work with youth and adults who are struggling to cope with issues including depression, family conflict, anxiety, negative body image, self-esteem, family conflict, and navigating oppressive social systems.

As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide individual, family, and couples therapy. I have clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, relationship issues, grief/loss, trauma, body image issues, and self esteem. I aim to create a safe, welcoming environment where we can work as a team to foster self awareness, build insight into current issues, develop tools to navigate life challenges, and create and sustain meaningful change.

There are times throughout our lives when we feel stuck. Wanting to move forward, out of the darkness and into the light but not knowing how to take that first step and often not having the energy to do so. Sometimes that feeling of being stuck or the heaviness that comes with it, just comes out of nowhere leaving us confused and frustrated. Other times it is because we are moving through some pretty big life changes and we start to doubt ourselves and our worth. You have everything you need within you to heal, to move forward, to start over, and to live the life you you have always dreamed of. Allow me to help lighten your load.

We have been providing outpatient mental healthcare, including therapy and counseling, to children, adults, and families since 2006. Our team includes licensed psychologists, professional counselors, and clinical social workers. Our mission is to provide excellent mental healthcare to our community, while keeping our services affordable by accepting most insurance. It is our belief that every client and every family deserves to be treated equitably, with genuine care and respect. Visit our website to learn more or to schedule an appointment. We will do our best to help.

As a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. I work from a multicultural perspective while utilizing techniques from solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy models. My counseling philosophy recognizes that the client is the expert in their own life and that everybody has the ability to grow and change. Therapy is a setting where you can help identify unresolved problems that are impacting your access to that ability.

If you could start living a fuller, more meaningful life today, would you? If you feel stuck, hopeless, overwhelmed, sad, are facing changes in your life, etc. this is the place to begin. I hope you are searching for someone to help you with that journey. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process to live a life of wellness and hope. Many times life events get in the way of living, but today is a day of new beginnings.

Love each other better. All relationships go through harmony and disharmony. Healthy couples know how to repair. It is in this repair that couples develop deeper connection, intimacy and trust. Many of us are flying blind in our relationships. We never learned or saw what happens in healthy, cherishing relationships. Let me teach you. In relationship therapy, we identify the relational dynamic that is distressing and work to change it. I am only accepting couples/relationships for therapy at this time.

Psychotherapy: Identifies the current challenges and their causes. Then we set goals and begin the action steps toward changes necessary to resolve your stress and begin the work of ongoing self-care and healing. Life Coaching: Personal and professional goals are the beginning of our work together. Then we co-design an action plan to achieve your goals in the most efficient manner. Coaching can happen by phone - an option that eliminates geographic boundaries. Together, these modes provide a continuum of care and are a valuable and exciting process for anyone who desires optimum health, happiness and wellbeing.

Life can be overwhelming and I believe with support and guidance, it is possible to navigate through life’s challenges. A safe space to share and process your thoughts is vital to healing. I have over 17+ years of providing person-centered, strength-based care to individuals in need of mental health treatment. My area of expertise include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, family relations, trauma, and crisis management. I provide individual counseling to school-age children, adolescents, and adults.