Therapists in Cumberland, MD

I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.

Dr. Walton is dedicated to working with communities, organizations, and individuals to develop applied solutions to challenges affecting vulnerable and marginalized populations. Her professional experience includes working within international humanitarian organizations, the legal arena and doing this work living on every continent except Antarctica. Dr. Walton is passionate about systems and the people who function in them. She is a wife, a mother, a caregiver and a daughter of immigrants.

Stress and trauma take a toll on our bodies both mentally and physically. Therapy can help release that energy and improve overall wellbeing. My approach to therapy is holistic, which means I focus on all of you - physical, mental, social.

Are you struggling to find fulfillment and joy in life? Are your interpersonal relationships exhausting you? Do You want your relationships to bring you a feeling of togetherness and contentment but there is too much water under the bridge? Healing from past hurts and creating meaningful, healthy relationships are the bedrock of contentment and emotional well-being. I provide EMDR to help you heal from the past and Imago couples therapy to help you develop meaningful, healthy relationships with your partner and heal from the lasting, painful impact of old pains and resentments.

My work consists of a collaborative exploration of your needs and hopes in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment. Past and present life adversaries often shape the way we feel and interact. Examining our unhealthy patterns and incorperating our strengths in a trusting therapeutic relationship, can elicit experiences of personal growth, living a richer life and increasing our propensity for healthy and adaptive relationships. I work well with a range of psychological needs and concerns; anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self - esteem, life changing events and trauma are some of the areas that I welcome in our exploration.

This Practice accepts Medicaid and other insurances. Focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s world it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that has helped them achieve. Sometimes feeling down on oneself it can be difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place. That’s where we come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with us I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : )

Difficult parent-child relationships, single motherhood, impact of divorced parents, apathy in relationships, career transitions, immigrant issues, grief and loss and abandonment are my areas of specialty. We'll determine how to manage the impact of your experiences and symptoms, thoughts, behaviors, mood and relationship. I administer assessments, diagnose and work with clients to identify ways to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, pregnancy and childbirth, mood disorders and more. If you are navigating transitions, grief, divorce, empty nesting, challenging relationships or work stress, I can support you.

Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.

I have been practicing for over 15 years and see patients with a wide range of concerns and struggles. I specialize in treating eating disorders, trauma, and related issues in adults and teens. I understand that it can be difficult to seek help; therefore, I highly value establishing safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship, and allowing each patient a unique path to health and healing. I also work to collaborate with a treatment team, such as physicians and dietitians, when physical or medical issues need to be addressed.

Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.

Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I see children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5 and up with depression, chronic PTSD and dissociation, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. My clients present with a range of concerns, including anxiety, ruminative thoughts, shame feelings, and perfectionism. Having had extensive experience in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and Trauma Focused-CBT, I take an integrative approach when working with clients-I collaborate with you and your child to tailor your goals and address needs for treatment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing individual psychotherapy in Olney, Maryland. I specialize in depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce. I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and specialization in families and children. I have 24 years of experience in the field of Social Work and have been in private practice in Olney for 20 years. I am currently only working with adult clients. I am a participating provider with many insurance companies. My office hours hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. I look forward to working with you.

The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thoughts and behavioral patterns for maximum effectiveness to your desired goals. My approach is best summed up in a quote by Benjamin Franklin, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”

I see my work with people as helping them to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Because we are all different, my services are highly individualized and I do not have a "one-size-fits-all" approach. I take a collaborative approach to working with you. Together, we will first understand your issues and then find better ways of coping, by learning and practicing skills that will allow you to make long-term changes in your life.

Do you feel sad or have no energy or oomph? Life is too short to surrender to bad relationships, let trauma control us, or be anxious/angry all the time. I want you to be free of emotional pain and find meaning and purpose in family, friendships, spirituality, work, and all other life areas. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). I work with teens and adults of all ages, couples/partners, and families. My area of expertise is working with individuals who have experienced trauma and those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem issues.

You have made a courageous decision to face what is not working for you in your life, and to seek change. Good therapy is life changing! It is necessary to be compassionate and patient with yourself as you approach this challenge. It takes work to transform ourselves into healthier beings. I am characterized as an active therapist who enlists the energies of her clients as a partner in this experience. My clients have told me that I am an empathetic, supportive therapist who gently, but steadily pushes for this change.

My ideal client is one who has psychological mindedness to seek help & attains mental stability & self-acceptance to overcome their distress. I have the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients (children, adolescents, and adults) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery & progress. I provide specialized evidence-based intervention for clients diagnosed with anxiety (OCD, panic attacks & social anxiety), depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar & personality disorders (BPD), Alzheimer's & dementia including caretaking burden of the family to improve their quality of life.

I value a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, safety, understanding and deep recognition of your authentic self. I validate and nurture your unique self expression and creativity. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, and use my training in trauma informed therapy, IFS, psychodynamic and attachment perspectives to help transform your relationship with others, deepen your emotional life, and reconnect to internal parts of yourself. I utilize AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and attachment wounds. To undo aloneness. I emphasize self inquiry and the connection of body, mind. and spirit

My goal is to assist clients with their desire to change, heal and grow. I typically work with adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental/ attachment trauma, self-esteem, body image, and phase of life problems. I also have interest in working with individuals with reproductive challenges (infertility, pregnancy loss, and post-partum issues), new parent adjustment, couples counseling, and severe mental illness. In addition to psychotherapy and consultation, I offer full comprehensive assessments for a better understanding of your cognitive, social and emotional functioning.