Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Sarah Otley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 9 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families with depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, and stress management. Sarah also holds a Trauma Treatment with Children and Adolescents Certificate. Sarah received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland.

I am trained as a psychoanalyst and practice a relational form of psychodynamic therapy that views the therapeutic relationship as the site of potential transformation. I often have success working with people who have had negative or lackluster experiences in previous therapies and those who are ambivalent about beginning therapy. I specialize in longterm relational work and in working with adult men and athletes.

Finding solutions, achieving goals, discovering strengths, improving relationships - to reach such positive objectives, I use an integrated therapeutic approach that draws upon evidence-based treatment interventions and creative modalities tailored to the unique needs of the individual. With over 20 years of counseling experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients and client issues: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, adolescent/parent conflicts, family therapy, couples counseling, grief and loss. To see tips on Burnout and Stress: https://youtu.be/lv86GFIacao To see couples tips, go to YouTube and search for Terrence Alspaugh.

I believe in the power of relationship in therapy and strive to create a safe space for every person that walks through my door. Whether you are experiencing a personal, emotional, or relational challenge it takes courage to embark on your wellness journey. Through an insight-oriented holistic approach, my focus is to support and empower clients in our collaborative work. I provide individual, relational/couple, and family therapy for folks 16+. I have worked extensively with the LGBQIAP+ community, gender diverse & trans persons, those in varied relationship structures, and kinky folx.

I believe in the power of showing up and providing genuine support in a positive, non-judgmental environment. Regardless of where you are in your journey, we can start the process of healing and problem solving. I am a member of and work with the LGBTQIA+ community and am passionately committed to providing affirmative care; guided by WPATH standards. I work with couples or relational units using an emotionally focused therapy approach to heal deep wounds and shift patterns of behavior and communication. I also work with those facing infertility, family planning, using IVF, or choosing a solo parenting journey.

At Whole Life Center, our goal is to support first generation cycle breakers. We understand that being the first in your family to address the impact of trauma relationally, financially, physically and spiritually can be stressful. The anxiety, mental fatigue and depression that often comes along with the journey can often be overwhelming. Our goal at Whole Life Center, is to help you heal childhood trauma, manage life transitions and build healthy relationships so through individual, marriage, couples and group counseling so that you can establish a sustainable legacy of mental wealth!

Whether you're looking to make changes in your life, or trying to accept things you cannot change, you deserve a comfortable and safe place to process your feelings. Together we will look at the relationships in your life, your past, and how you narrate your own story. I strive to create a welcoming space for my clients by fostering a relaxed atmosphere, nonjudgmental environment, and humor. I specialize in working with clients who may not enjoy all aspects of therapy. Therefore, if you are uncomfortable with the idea of therapy, I offer creative methods to process difficult feelings.

Feeling your life and relationships are out of control, feeling lost with no direction your destiny so vague feeling it is out of reach Its like being on a bus Do you want to be the driver or the passenger As the passenger you have no control but as the driver you control where the bus is going Being in control you decide your destiny. The ultimate question is who is driving your bus? I have many years as an experienced therapist and have evolved into becoming a certified professional life coach from the accredited Transformational Academy in order to be your guide.

"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.

Each of us experiences life’s struggles or can get stuck in patterns that limit our emotional freedom and joy. I welcome the opportunity to act as a guide to support, create safe space, and provide objective feedback and gentle nudging out of the comfort zone that’s limiting your fullest potential. Through insight-oriented, psychodynamic, and cross-cultural lenses, my goal is to empower you to gain greater self-awareness, overcome challenges and enhance your quality of life. I utilize a holistic approach to help you process and feel your feelings while you remain open to self-reflection and the willingness to implement new changes.

Ready to make a change in your relationship? Let’s talk. If you’ve had enough of the bickering and the blowups, the fights over things you can’t remember, the lack of communication – it’s time to learn a new way to do this. Look – relationships are hard. They take work. If you’re struggling in your intimate relationship (or family, or social life), there’s nothing wrong with you. It’s normal to struggle. But why keep spinning your wheels? There are people out there who can guide you through the challenges of relationships and build something awesome. I’m one of those people. And I’d love to help you get where you want to go.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to balance your work, personal and family life? Are you concerned that your relationship with your spouse/partner is stagnant or full of conflict? Are trust and communication issues ruining your relationship? Do you feel unmotivated or sad all the time? Do you find yourself wanting to be happy, but unable to find the key to happiness? As an individual, couples and family therapist, I work with clients through different stages of their lives to help them find the right balance to happiness and success.

I really enjoy helping individuals who are at varying stages in their life. This allows me to be creative in the orientation, approach and interventions. My area of expertise is dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This is very common among people seeking help and allows for many avenues and paths toward a positive change.

My clients seek help for various life problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family relationship and marital issues, mood disorders, trauma disorders, addiction, just to name a few. Whatever the issue that brings someone to therapy, we all need support, guidance, and healing in a safe nurturing environment. I offer a compassionate individualized approach to therapy and healing. I believe that a therapist's role is to help others to tap into the wisdom and healing that resides within.

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

J. Pope & Associates, LLC was created to contribute to the betterment of mental health & wellness while improving the functioning of children, youth, adults and families. In addition, our services are tools used to effectively decrease the prevalence and incidence of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and social dysfunction. We strive to provide compassionate solution focused treatment to the inner city and surrounding areas by strengthening communities, building positive relationships, and promoting emotional wellness.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' experience treating adults, adolescents, couples and families. Trained in insight-oriented treatment, I primarily identify as a "systems" therapist who helps clients understand their behavior and emotions not only as individuals but in the context of their family and relationships. I have an interest and expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral approaches to health issues (insomnia in particular). I work with you to identify your concerns and goals, and to develop and implement a plan for working together to address them.

Hey there! I feel so fortunate to have a specialty working with diverse sexualities, gender identities, and relationship structures over the past 18 years. Whether I am supporting individuals and their families with the coming-out process, assisting clients with social and/or medical transition, helping folx design relationships that actually work or creating a space where you can simply fall apart.. my hope for all of my clients is to learn how to love themselves and each other better and resolve differences more directly and fairly. I am extremely interpersonal in my work and if you'd like more clarity around that - just ask :)

My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in order to effectively treat a client, you have to use techniques that would be specific and tailored to the individual I am helping. This will help you to successfully manage emotions and circumstances that feel overwhelming.