Jewish Therapists in Maryland, NY

Why were we taught algebra, but never taught about healthy relationships, delightful sex, grief, depression, or loving our bodies? Why do we fall into the same traps we fell into yesterday? Why do we go back to behaviors that we know are bad for us? I work with folks who feel stuck in painful cycles. I have special training in relationships, sex, and grief. I’ll give you tools & hold you accountable. My specialties are relationships, anxiety, grief, men's issues, queer issues, compulsive masturbation, porn literacy, low desire, ED & teens.

Hello Everybody! I specialize in supporting the mental health of people for whom dominant culture is not a good fit. Over the years, the mainstay of my clients identify as: LGBTQIA+, autistic / otherwise neuro-divergent, BIPOC, having medical needs or are differently physicially-abled, or as having intellectual / developmental / learning disabilities (and many times, some combination of the above). I focus on helping people working through C-PTSD, those who are part of minority sexual communities (Queer, Kinky, Non-Monogamous, etc.),

I specialize in working with youth, individuals, and families that are often struggling with anxiety, depression and neurodivergence. I help clients find healthy coping strategies and techniques in order to achieve their treatment goals. I meet clients and families where they are in order to best meet their specific needs.

I have a passion for working in the counseling field and have dedicated my career to assisting individuals, couples, and families to live a happier, healthier and more balanced life. I have a great deal of experience in the counseling profession with an extensive background working with depression, bipolarity, anxiety, stress management, communication and life skills, healthy relationships, learning disabilities, ADD/ ADHD, addiction and substance abuse treatment and recovery and more. Additionally, I have facilitated groups in relapse prevention, healthy relationships, anger and emotion management, and problem solving.

Hello! I'm Dr. Brian Freidenberg. In therapy, I place the therapeutic relationship above all else. The relationship is the vehicle for change. I believe that a good therapist listens well; is empathic; and provides a safe, empowering, and judgement-free environment. The client and I form a partnership to help the client navigate this great adventure called life. My primary areas of expertise are ADDICTIONS (e.g., substances, sex, video games, phone, social media), ANXIETY, CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE, COLLEGE students, VETERANS, RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA, GROUPS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, and COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

Hello. My name is Phil, and I am a licensed psychotherapist with 25 years of experience. I work with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds who are at different stages of life. My primary focus is to help people find happiness and contentment in their world, as I understand that the search for meaning varies based on an individual's stage of life. I am ready to work with anyone who feels that my assistance could benefit them.

Do you feel unsatisfied, stuck, or anxious in your relationships? You watch as other people go on to have successful relationships while you feel stuck in repeat. Are you on the verge of divorce? You might be driven in other areas of your life but feel like you can't quite hack it when it comes to relationships. You might have tried a plethora of therapists in the past that don’t connect with you or seem not to understand where you are coming from. You are looking for someone to tell you like it is, understands where you are coming from, and invest in your future success.

"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in" (Leonard Cohen). It's not your imagination. Life has gotten harder over the past couple of years. And when life gets harder, our "issues" and problems tend to get larger. Relationships may be strained. You may feel anxious and overwhelmed. Yet you know in your core that life can be better. I'm glad you've reached out to me! Let me help you navigate through the rough spots by accessing the strengths that lie within you. Together we will locate, nurture and expand the light in your life so you can feel better, function more effectively, and get the tools you need to cope.

Hello, my name is Becca Leitman, and I am an Adoption, Grief and Loss specialist, offering individualized and family counseling services. I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents and families formed through domestic and international adoption and foster care. I provide caring, specialized treatment in: adoption/foster care issues, birth family relationships and their subsequent reunions, children of divorce, trauma recovery, depression, sexual abuse, grief and loss, identity struggles, anxiety, anger management, and cross-cultural adjustments. I treat each client with deep empathy, and approach therapy from a psychodynamic and interpersonal therapeutic lens.

I have years of experience working with folks of all ages in various settings towards their mental health and life goals. With curiosity, humor, and compassion, I strive to create a space to explore the oftentimes messy worlds within and around us. I believe we all have an innate profound ability to heal ourselves that can be activated with the right support.

I am passionate about working with young people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with youth, and specialize in issues related to adolescence, young adulthood, coming out, queer identities, perfectionism, self-image, and learning disabilities. I am well-versed in integrated therapeutic practices which involve connecting current challenges with personal history and combining cognitive therapy with meditation and mindfulness training. Also, the handsome fella in the pic is Hud, our rescue pup. He's generally happier than he looks in the picture, I promise.

You are ready to celebrate the full you. You dream of moving beyond whatever is keeping you stuck in unhealthy patterns. You are tired of trying to fit into a world that was not designed for you. You want to respond instead of react, improve your connection to others, and be grounded in your body. Even when some areas of your life are going okay, things still feel hard. You may have tried therapy many times before but it never seems "to work" and you are ready to try something new.

Clients who come to see me are looking for help and support—sometimes the issues are clear, and other times exploration and discovery are as much of the healing process as is “figuring it out.” Therapy is an interactive process and clients can expect me to be active during sessions. My clients know that my priority is creating a space where they feel heard and can find a sense of safety—

I am an experienced psychotherapist, with a specialization treating anxiety and trauma disorders. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impacting you. If you are at a transitional point in your life..if you regularly experience anxiety, anger, shame, or guilt..if you struggle with self-doubt or self-critical thoughts..If you are repeating unhealthy behavior patterns at work, school, or in relationships..If these experiences keep you from knowing what you truly want or need, we can work together to bring more ease and peace into your life.

Did you grow up with a mother that may have been a narcissist? Do you struggle with codependency and healthy relationships? Lack self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering how did I end up in another toxic situation? Cognitive therapy is a service that can help you understand how early experiences impact how you go through life. Maybe you need to create boundaries and communication to save a relationship where is the time to let go of that toxic person altogether? consider scheduling a cognitive therapy session. You will gain the skills needed to recognize old patterns of behavior, create boundaries and be a healthier you.

I am passionate about helping you create real change from within so you can experience life, sex, intimacy, and relationships as your heart desires. If you want to feel secure, confident, and satisfied in how you relate to intimacy and your relationships, I help you navigate your traumas, fears, wounds, and conditioning around attachment, love & relationships. I help you take your personal power back, remind you of your own inherent wisdom and truth, and teach you how to release the never-ending "broken" "fix it" cycle of self-improvement and repetitive painful experiences.

There is something about being seen, heard and gotten that can make the most unbearable situation bearable. I will accompany you through difficult situations and feelings, and help you to work with limiting beliefs and behaviors that can impact your ability to work and love well. I offer creative, integrative psychotherapy for the bodymind that recognizes the dramatic impact of your social and physical environment.

As a person: I’m empathic, assured, and work to find the positive. I spend my time cultivating growth wherever I can. I enjoy spending time with my dog as well as anyones who needs a helping hand. I enjoy roadtrips with friends where I get to paddle board or simply bask in the water. I will drive for seafood, leisurely hikes, and natural attractions. I want you to know what type of person you'll be talking to because the therapeutic relationship matters. Some people click, when that happens it's a beautiful thing. Fantastic work can be done. Others don't click and that's perfectly ok. Let's see if we fit.

For all the reasons people come to seek help, learning to inhabit one's body more fully, with mindful awareness of the sensations and messages they are attempting to show us, greatly enhances the effectiveness in achieving one's goals. We work to live as fully and genuinely in the present as possible, while effectively communicating our thoughts, feelings and sensations based on knowledge of oneself and other. Our cellular memory brings to light the issues we are challenged with and greatly enhances our ability to sense and make choices about the long-held habit patterns that hurt ourselves and others.