Women's Issues Therapists in Aberdeen Proving, MD
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) offering individual and couples counseling to adults navigating personal goals and mental health concerns.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and collaborative — I believe deeply in treating every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy to help you move toward meaningful, lasting change. I meet you where you are, and we work together to define and achieve your goals at a pace that feels right for you.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) offering individual and couples counseling to adults navigating personal goals and mental health concerns.
My counseling style is warm, interactive, and collaborative — I believe deeply in treating every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy to help you move toward meaningful, lasting change. I meet you where you are, and we work together to define and achieve your goals at a pace that feels right for you.
Have you been suffering with: depression, anxiety, mood swings, stress and chronic pain or needing military spouse support? Then, allow me to help you to navigate through those journeys.
Have you been suffering with: depression, anxiety, mood swings, stress and chronic pain or needing military spouse support? Then, allow me to help you to navigate through those journeys.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually!
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma. Many of my clients feel like the “strong one,” carrying emotional weight while struggling with overthinking, boundaries, and patterns they’re ready to break. I also work with adults and couples experiencing communication difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Clients come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually!
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma. Many of my clients feel like the “strong one,” carrying emotional weight while struggling with overthinking, boundaries, and patterns they’re ready to break. I also work with adults and couples experiencing communication difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Clients come to therapy seeking relief, clarity, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
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Hillarie Akinwale is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland with over 5 years of experience in the human and behavioral health field. She also holds a masters in Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) and Childhood and Adolescents Disorders. She uses a comprehensive method to focus on areas like anxiety, depression, PTSD and more. Hillarie provides therapy to children, adolescents, women and men ranging from 7 years old to 65 years old.
Hillarie Akinwale is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland with over 5 years of experience in the human and behavioral health field. She also holds a masters in Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) and Childhood and Adolescents Disorders. She uses a comprehensive method to focus on areas like anxiety, depression, PTSD and more. Hillarie provides therapy to children, adolescents, women and men ranging from 7 years old to 65 years old.
Struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm? Maybe you put others first, avoid conflict, or fall into self-sabotage even though you're highly self-aware. Perhaps it shows up in your relationships or your work, and you're emotionally exhausted and done with just venting. That's where I come in. My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on real change. I work with clients to break out of self-sabotaging patterns, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and strengthen emotional regulation using DBT and trauma-based therapies.
Struggling with boundaries, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm? Maybe you put others first, avoid conflict, or fall into self-sabotage even though you're highly self-aware. Perhaps it shows up in your relationships or your work, and you're emotionally exhausted and done with just venting. That's where I come in. My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on real change. I work with clients to break out of self-sabotaging patterns, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and strengthen emotional regulation using DBT and trauma-based therapies.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with individuals seeking connection, healing, and balance, believing that growth happens in relationship—with ourselves, our communities, and the systems we navigate. I bring a warm, affirming, and culturally responsive presence to our work together. I integrate mindfulness, narrative, and somatic approaches with liberation psychology and trauma-informed care, creating space for reflection, action, and practices that support balance and joy.
My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. I work with individuals seeking connection, healing, and balance, believing that growth happens in relationship—with ourselves, our communities, and the systems we navigate. I bring a warm, affirming, and culturally responsive presence to our work together. I integrate mindfulness, narrative, and somatic approaches with liberation psychology and trauma-informed care, creating space for reflection, action, and practices that support balance and joy.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found this space. Looking for a therapist can be so overwhelming. I hope you can feel proud of taking this step!
As a therapist, I seek to provide a warm, non-judgmental, inclusive, and validating space to safely unpack the complex emotions and experiences that are getting in the way of your ability to make it through your day-to-day. No matter your age, I can help you gain insight, introduce you to new coping strategies, and help you move toward acceptance and growth. In session, I aim to create meaningful relationships with genuineness and empathy (and even humor).
Welcome! I'm so glad you found this space. Looking for a therapist can be so overwhelming. I hope you can feel proud of taking this step!
As a therapist, I seek to provide a warm, non-judgmental, inclusive, and validating space to safely unpack the complex emotions and experiences that are getting in the way of your ability to make it through your day-to-day. No matter your age, I can help you gain insight, introduce you to new coping strategies, and help you move toward acceptance and growth. In session, I aim to create meaningful relationships with genuineness and empathy (and even humor).
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues. These include, but are not limited to: intimacy issues in relationships; lack of sexual education in young adulthood; infidelity; sexual dysfunction; couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships looking for guidance with communication or other relationships; and individuals who are in the kink, BDSM, LGBTQ+, or sex-work communities and would like informed therapeutic care.
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues. These include, but are not limited to: intimacy issues in relationships; lack of sexual education in young adulthood; infidelity; sexual dysfunction; couples in ethical non-monogamous relationships looking for guidance with communication or other relationships; and individuals who are in the kink, BDSM, LGBTQ+, or sex-work communities and would like informed therapeutic care.
Is there something or are there many things in your life that feel unsatisfying? Have you noticed yourself thinking how you got here but aren’t sure where else to go or what to do? Maybe you’re feeling burnt out, hyper-sensitive, or even numb. Do you find yourself dismissing uncomfortable thoughts wishing they’d disappear? Is it hard to talk honestly to your friends and family about what’s going on for you? Have you craved deeper intimacy in your relationships? Do you wish you woke up each day feeling more alive and excited about what might happen?
Is there something or are there many things in your life that feel unsatisfying? Have you noticed yourself thinking how you got here but aren’t sure where else to go or what to do? Maybe you’re feeling burnt out, hyper-sensitive, or even numb. Do you find yourself dismissing uncomfortable thoughts wishing they’d disappear? Is it hard to talk honestly to your friends and family about what’s going on for you? Have you craved deeper intimacy in your relationships? Do you wish you woke up each day feeling more alive and excited about what might happen?
Hello! My name is Rylee Dunn. I am a graduate counseling intern currently completing my clinical training at McDaniel College under the supervision of Chana Johnson, LCPC. I work with women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression, unhelpful patterns, or limiting beliefs that are affecting your relationships, confidence, or daily life. OR maybe you want to feel more understood and in control of your emotions, but don't know where to start. If you are seeking a supportive space to better understand yourself, heal, and move toward meaningful change, I can help!
Hello! My name is Rylee Dunn. I am a graduate counseling intern currently completing my clinical training at McDaniel College under the supervision of Chana Johnson, LCPC. I work with women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Maybe you're struggling with anxiety, depression, unhelpful patterns, or limiting beliefs that are affecting your relationships, confidence, or daily life. OR maybe you want to feel more understood and in control of your emotions, but don't know where to start. If you are seeking a supportive space to better understand yourself, heal, and move toward meaningful change, I can help!
Hello! I am a holistic & eclectic therapist with specialized training in mindfulness, hypnotherapy, trauma, depression, anxiety, women's studies, yoga & deep nature connection. Authenticity, compassion & connection are the pillars of my practice. I consider myself down to earth, egalitarian, empowering and sensitive to issues of diversity and neurodivergence. I've done deep inner work on myself, as a trauma survivor - so I know what it's like to be the person receiving therapy.
Hello! I am a holistic & eclectic therapist with specialized training in mindfulness, hypnotherapy, trauma, depression, anxiety, women's studies, yoga & deep nature connection. Authenticity, compassion & connection are the pillars of my practice. I consider myself down to earth, egalitarian, empowering and sensitive to issues of diversity and neurodivergence. I've done deep inner work on myself, as a trauma survivor - so I know what it's like to be the person receiving therapy.
We all face experiences that are often difficult, painful, and even traumatic. So many of us face these situations feeling alone, overwhelmed, ashamed, and vulnerable. I believe healing and transformation comes from within, by reconnecting with our inner wisdom, becoming more self-aware, and growing more in self-love and compassion. Pain and vulnerability can also teach us a lot about ourselves and be incredibly healing. If you are struggling with relationship problems, life transitions, depression, anxiety, past traumas, feel stuck, or grieving the loss of a loved one, I can help you face these challenges.
We all face experiences that are often difficult, painful, and even traumatic. So many of us face these situations feeling alone, overwhelmed, ashamed, and vulnerable. I believe healing and transformation comes from within, by reconnecting with our inner wisdom, becoming more self-aware, and growing more in self-love and compassion. Pain and vulnerability can also teach us a lot about ourselves and be incredibly healing. If you are struggling with relationship problems, life transitions, depression, anxiety, past traumas, feel stuck, or grieving the loss of a loved one, I can help you face these challenges.
You are worthy! You are powerful! You deserve good things! Are you struggling to feel your personal power, your worth, due to depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, relationship issues, fear, addiction, stress, emotional pain, or trauma and abuse? I know what it's like to be afraid and in pain. I provide a safe space for you to give voice to your pain and be validated. This is a sacred space where you will learn to connect with your personal power, stand in your truth, and discover a love of self that is life changing and life affirming! If you are a highly sensitive person/HSP or Empath, WELCOME, this is a place to call home!
You are worthy! You are powerful! You deserve good things! Are you struggling to feel your personal power, your worth, due to depression, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, relationship issues, fear, addiction, stress, emotional pain, or trauma and abuse? I know what it's like to be afraid and in pain. I provide a safe space for you to give voice to your pain and be validated. This is a sacred space where you will learn to connect with your personal power, stand in your truth, and discover a love of self that is life changing and life affirming! If you are a highly sensitive person/HSP or Empath, WELCOME, this is a place to call home!
Relationship challenges, whether personal or professional, past or present are often at the root of emotional discomfort such as sadness, stress, or anxiety. Research demonstrates that healthy relationships play a critical role in overall well-being and life satisfaction.
I am a licensed clinician with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations who are seeking to build, repair, or improve the quality of their relationships.
Relationship challenges, whether personal or professional, past or present are often at the root of emotional discomfort such as sadness, stress, or anxiety. Research demonstrates that healthy relationships play a critical role in overall well-being and life satisfaction.
I am a licensed clinician with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations who are seeking to build, repair, or improve the quality of their relationships.
Growing in Your Purpose LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am accepting new clients for immediate openings. I specialize in working with women who are feeling stressed out, burned out, hopeless, or overwhelmed; dealing with or recovering from an unhealthy relationship; need help managing adult ADHD; and/or dealing with other life challenges. You don’t have to figure it out alone, we will work together to figure out the tools necessary for you to live the life that you desire. Sometimes just talking with someone, in a non-judgmental setting, can help you begin to release the heaviness and frustration that you might be experiencing.
I am accepting new clients for immediate openings. I specialize in working with women who are feeling stressed out, burned out, hopeless, or overwhelmed; dealing with or recovering from an unhealthy relationship; need help managing adult ADHD; and/or dealing with other life challenges. You don’t have to figure it out alone, we will work together to figure out the tools necessary for you to live the life that you desire. Sometimes just talking with someone, in a non-judgmental setting, can help you begin to release the heaviness and frustration that you might be experiencing.
Welcome to my page! My name is Kate Hunt and I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with ten years of experience in working with adults and children. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social Work from McDaniel, my master's in social work from UMB, and am a board approved supervisor with experience in leadership positions including field intern supervising with UMB. My experience includes mood disorders, perinatal mood disorders, relationship issues, substance abuse, anxiety and adjustment concerns. I've worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, substance use programs, and therapy clinics.
Welcome to my page! My name is Kate Hunt and I'm a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with ten years of experience in working with adults and children. I completed my undergraduate degree in Social Work from McDaniel, my master's in social work from UMB, and am a board approved supervisor with experience in leadership positions including field intern supervising with UMB. My experience includes mood disorders, perinatal mood disorders, relationship issues, substance abuse, anxiety and adjustment concerns. I've worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, substance use programs, and therapy clinics.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the routine and rhythms of motherhood? Perhaps you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, struggling with mom guilt, or noticing burnout as you juggle the needs of your family with your own. I specialize in supporting women through the perinatal period—fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood—so you don’t have to carry these challenges alone.
As a licensed therapist in Maryland, I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what feels heavy and create strategies that help you feel more grounded.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the routine and rhythms of motherhood? Perhaps you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, struggling with mom guilt, or noticing burnout as you juggle the needs of your family with your own. I specialize in supporting women through the perinatal period—fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood—so you don’t have to carry these challenges alone.
As a licensed therapist in Maryland, I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what feels heavy and create strategies that help you feel more grounded.
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or having negative thoughts, worries, and low self-worth? Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or sadness and need to find peace and a sense of well-being? Do you want to gain insight and strategies to help you manage life issues to become genuinely content and healthy. Do you seek to improve your self-esteem and mood, allowing you to enjoy life & relationships more? I am a licensed mental health counselor and educator with experience working with additional training in experiential therapies.
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or having negative thoughts, worries, and low self-worth? Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or sadness and need to find peace and a sense of well-being? Do you want to gain insight and strategies to help you manage life issues to become genuinely content and healthy. Do you seek to improve your self-esteem and mood, allowing you to enjoy life & relationships more? I am a licensed mental health counselor and educator with experience working with additional training in experiential therapies.
Hello! I strive to have an authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationship that creates space for positive growth. My approach to counseling is action oriented, intentional, compassionate and intuitive. It is my privilege to support clients and help them feel seen, heard and valued.
Hello! I strive to have an authentic and collaborative therapeutic relationship that creates space for positive growth. My approach to counseling is action oriented, intentional, compassionate and intuitive. It is my privilege to support clients and help them feel seen, heard and valued.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.