Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in North East, MD

I am a family focused lifestyle and whole foods plant based coach. My hope is to empower caregivers and their families of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds who are looking to make positive changes in their lifestyle. I’m a Masters level practitioner in Special Education with Doctoral Level studies (ABD) in Infant Early Childhood Development with an emphasis on Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. I lost my first husband to cancer while raising a little boy with severe developmental challenges. Those experiences have led me to help families facing multigenerational health issues who are struggling to make sustainable changes.

I am a professional licensed therapist welcoming any individual who is seeking counseling for their first time, as well as those who have had counseling before. Focused to listen, empower you, and guide you to discover your purpose. A key part of my clinical practice is to build rapport with my clients to assist them with feeling comfortable sharing what can be painful topics and issues. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy that fits your needs. Remember, you are worthy of love and belonging!

It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.

Specializing in adolescent and young adult life transitions, collaborative family therapy, gender dysphoria, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Solution focused treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other eclectic approaches. I believe wellness is rooted in vulnerability, connection, acceptance and movement. It's more than just therapy. Insurance accepted via Superbill.

I am trained in a psychodynamic and relational approach that includes the use of play therapy, art, music, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I have spent the last 20 years working clinically with children and adolescents in school settings in Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. I currently combine my work as a school counselor in a special education facility with private practice.

I am a friendly, down- to earth therapist who works with adolescents (14+) and adults. I offer an affirmative, person centered approach. In session, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques, among others, to help you cultivate the changes you hope to see in yourself. Clients from all walks of life have found that I am compassionate, empathetic, and easy to talk to.

I am a clinical psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to high quality psychotherapy and neuropsychological testing services to families in the DMV area. I help kids with big feelings improve their emotional awareness and advocate for their needs so that they can be more engaged both academically and socially. I also work with adults, and my work focuses on processing challenges related to parenting and life transitions so that they can find balance in their career and home lives.

David Shrank is a clinically licensed social worker/therapist and the founder and CEO at Empowerment Behavioral Therapeutic Services, and President at the National Trauma Education and Policy Institute. David leads a team of top trauma therapists. David is also a trainer to therapists and other mental health professionals. David is a husband and father of 3 children practicing in Silver Spring, MD. David specializes in trauma of all types with expertise in mild to severe behavioral issues, anxiety disorders, addiction, and personality disorders. David works with children, adults and families.

Are you looking for support for a young person or need your own support? Does your person have trouble finding people and or places who get them? Do you need support wading through the educational processes required to make sure your child's needs. I am honored to have worked for more than thirty years supporting skill development for dealing with a variety of emotional and developmental issues, while at the same time supporting families. I also have a unique understanding of special education from both inside the system (Special Education Social Worker) and as a parent of a student with a neurodifferent brain.

My goal as a therapist is to help clients to fully live their lives by building self-confidence, learning to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and increase problem solving skills in a non-judgmental environment where they can feel free to be themselves.

Services provided by a pediatric neuropsychologist who is also a licensed clinical psychologist, in the state of Maryland. Therapy is provided to individuals across the lifespan (children and adults). Client issues we can help with includes grief, stress management, anxiety, depression, life issues, compulsions and obsessions, and an umbrella of sexual issues (including voyeurism, exhibitionism, pedophilia, sexuality and issues having sex, and more), neurodevelopmental disorders (autism/ADHD), and trauma. Founder: Dr. Sarah Gardner, PsyD, NCC

Are you experiencing stress or anxiety which is keeping you from living the life you want? Is your child experiencing challenges at school that seem to be holding him/her back? Are you finding it difficult to manage unwanted behaviors at home in an effective manner while still maintaining a positive relationship with your child? I offer both psychological/psycho-educational evaluations and psychotherapy for anxiety, OCD and ADHD-related concerns across the lifespan.

Reaching out to a therapist can be a difficult decision and a brave choice. In my practice, I work with my clients to build upon strengths that already exist to help you gain the skills to reach their fullest potential. I would like to help you have the opportunity to create meaningful change in your daily lives. I provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, individuals and their families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and learning challenges. I have experience advocating for clients in the form of working with teachers, participating in IEP meetings, and educating the community.

I am a clinical psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit organization providing exceptional psychological services to children and adults. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults struggling with behavioral, emotional regulation, and social challenges. I provide psychotherapy and consultation to help individuals and families navigate anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, school and learning problems, and behavioral issues.

We all have a story. Our stories define us in many ways. If you are scrolling through this website then you have already started the hardest part of therapy—making a decision to invite someone else in to your story. As your counselor, I aim to help you integrate all parts of your story within a framework of safety, compassion, and authenticity. I understand the importance of feeling safe, and acknowledge it will take time to build rapport. As a person who has faced many of her own obstacles, I offer a unique emphasis on self-compassion and acceptance along with accountability and action when needed.

I conduct psychodynamic therapy with an integrated biopsychosocial approach. I specialize in therapy for depression and anxiety, communication enhancement, work and career issues, life transitions, stress management, women's issues, issues of aging, and physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse issues. In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, I routinely conduct psychological evaluations for a variety of concerns including ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders, educational assessments, learning concerns, pre-surgical evaluations, traumatic brain injuries, and emotional disturbances.

I am a psychology associate at Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit serving the DMV area. I help teens and young adults overcome challenges related to identity development and interpersonal relationships, so that they can build their confidence and forge fulfilling relationships. I work with adults to help them recognize and overcome unhelpful patterns, so that they can address mental and emotional stuck points.

My name is Diane Brumfield and I am a psychotherapist and owner of Crystal Waters Counseling Centers, LLC in Columbia, Maryland. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a nationally certified school counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in private practice and school settings providing individual, group and family therapy. I also offer educational consulting services for families in need of assistance through the IEP process or are in need of behavioral and academic support from their school system.