Women's Issues Therapists in Abingdon, MD
Hello- I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland, am a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Board Approved Supervisor. Specialties include: Perinatal, Adoptions, Life Transitions, and Work/life balance. Susie has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Adoptions, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth. I help new moms adjust to parenting while managing various challenges and redefining self care.
Hello- I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland, am a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Board Approved Supervisor. Specialties include: Perinatal, Adoptions, Life Transitions, and Work/life balance. Susie has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Adoptions, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth. I help new moms adjust to parenting while managing various challenges and redefining self care.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
I believe in an eclectic and personalized approach to helping folks compassionately address their individual life challenges. I've worked with people who have experienced breast cancer, those who are processing the present-day consequences of invalidating childhood environments, individuals who’ve experienced intimate partner violence, people struggling with or recovering from alcohol use disorder, as well as those managing day-to-day anxieties and periods of depression. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I've helped my peers and allies explore identities, navigate relationships, etc.
I believe in an eclectic and personalized approach to helping folks compassionately address their individual life challenges. I've worked with people who have experienced breast cancer, those who are processing the present-day consequences of invalidating childhood environments, individuals who’ve experienced intimate partner violence, people struggling with or recovering from alcohol use disorder, as well as those managing day-to-day anxieties and periods of depression. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I've helped my peers and allies explore identities, navigate relationships, etc.
Many of the people I work with feel like they're trying really hard, but something still isn't clicking. They often know what they should do but struggle to understand why it feels so difficult to actually do it. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, chronic or invisible illness, body image, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together we'll make sense of the patterns shaping your life and build practical skills that help you move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
Many of the people I work with feel like they're trying really hard, but something still isn't clicking. They often know what they should do but struggle to understand why it feels so difficult to actually do it. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, chronic or invisible illness, body image, disordered eating, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together we'll make sense of the patterns shaping your life and build practical skills that help you move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
Now accepting new clients — evening and weekend appointments available! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck during a life transition? I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm related to major life changes. Many clients come to therapy feeling unsure how to cope with constant worry, emotional exhaustion, or unexpected transitions. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore these challenges, strengthen coping skills, reconnect with personal values, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
Now accepting new clients — evening and weekend appointments available! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck during a life transition? I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional overwhelm related to major life changes. Many clients come to therapy feeling unsure how to cope with constant worry, emotional exhaustion, or unexpected transitions. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore these challenges, strengthen coping skills, reconnect with personal values, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in Baltimore, a Masters of Divinity from the Howard University School of Divinity; and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. My approach to counseling integrates Biblical principles and the major theories and principles of counseling psychology. As we develop a collaborative relationship, my goal is to help you explore your true potential and to better understand and resolve life challenges. With many years of experience working with families, adolescents and adults, I have an excellent reputation for being a "good listener".
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in Baltimore, a Masters of Divinity from the Howard University School of Divinity; and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Morgan State University. My approach to counseling integrates Biblical principles and the major theories and principles of counseling psychology. As we develop a collaborative relationship, my goal is to help you explore your true potential and to better understand and resolve life challenges. With many years of experience working with families, adolescents and adults, I have an excellent reputation for being a "good listener".
If anxiety follows you everywhere you go, or you're in the middle of a life change that's harder than you expected, you don't have to carry it alone. Maybe you're questioning who you are, navigating relationships, or just exhausted by the weight of it all. I work with adults and seniors who are ready to feel less stuck, more grounded, and more like themselves. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally competent.
I currently hold full, unrestricted counseling licenses in the following states: Maryland (MD), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI), Virginia (VA), New Hampshire (NH) and Maine (ME).
If anxiety follows you everywhere you go, or you're in the middle of a life change that's harder than you expected, you don't have to carry it alone. Maybe you're questioning who you are, navigating relationships, or just exhausted by the weight of it all. I work with adults and seniors who are ready to feel less stuck, more grounded, and more like themselves. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and culturally competent.
I currently hold full, unrestricted counseling licenses in the following states: Maryland (MD), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI), Virginia (VA), New Hampshire (NH) and Maine (ME).
Therapy should feel real, honest, and worth your time. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, first responder life, and all the messy in-betweens. As a trained EMDR therapist (and a mom and fire wife who knows this world personally), I offer direct but compassionate support. You’ll get practical tools, honest feedback, and space to do the hard work, not just vent and leave. If you're ready to finally break old patterns, I’m here to help you get unstuck.
Therapy should feel real, honest, and worth your time. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, first responder life, and all the messy in-betweens. As a trained EMDR therapist (and a mom and fire wife who knows this world personally), I offer direct but compassionate support. You’ll get practical tools, honest feedback, and space to do the hard work, not just vent and leave. If you're ready to finally break old patterns, I’m here to help you get unstuck.
Finding a safe, affirming space to explore your concerns can be an important step toward improved emotional well-being. I work with adults navigating gender identity and sexuality concerns, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is collaborative and mindfulness-based, grounded in respect for each client’s lived experiences and goals. Therapy focuses on building insight, emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change at a supportive, manageable pace.
Finding a safe, affirming space to explore your concerns can be an important step toward improved emotional well-being. I work with adults navigating gender identity and sexuality concerns, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My approach is collaborative and mindfulness-based, grounded in respect for each client’s lived experiences and goals. Therapy focuses on building insight, emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change at a supportive, manageable pace.
As a Board Certified Clinical Licensed Trauma Therapist, my goal is to assist all clients with life goal attainment, encourage self-determination, emotional regulation, use of healthier coping skills to live productive lives. Ongoing mindfulness is encouraged to decrease distorted negative thinking.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, the Here & Now technique, to support clients in challenging negative thought patterns & cultivating resilience. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce cognitive distortion & enhance emotional balance.
As a Board Certified Clinical Licensed Trauma Therapist, my goal is to assist all clients with life goal attainment, encourage self-determination, emotional regulation, use of healthier coping skills to live productive lives. Ongoing mindfulness is encouraged to decrease distorted negative thinking.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, the Here & Now technique, to support clients in challenging negative thought patterns & cultivating resilience. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce cognitive distortion & enhance emotional balance.
Hi, I’m Kelly, a licensed therapist passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges. I am trained in perinatal mental health. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered. Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and focused on what matters most to you. I offer affirming, culturally responsive care because your story, your background, and your experiences deserve to be fully seen and respected.
Hi, I’m Kelly, a licensed therapist passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges. I am trained in perinatal mental health. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered. Therapy with me is real, down-to-earth, and focused on what matters most to you. I offer affirming, culturally responsive care because your story, your background, and your experiences deserve to be fully seen and respected.
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Feeling attacked/unattached?
Feeling blocked rather than blessed?
Now scheduling same week appointments. Most commercial insurances accepted!
You may have learned to stay strong or push through even when it feels exhausting. Therapy offers a space where you can slow down and feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself. My work is trauma-informed and holistic, focusing on emotional regulation, grounding, and self-compassion. Healing happens at your pace. If at any point additional support is needed, I can provide referrals to trusted professionals as part of a coordinated care approach.
Now scheduling same week appointments. Most commercial insurances accepted!
You may have learned to stay strong or push through even when it feels exhausting. Therapy offers a space where you can slow down and feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself. My work is trauma-informed and holistic, focusing on emotional regulation, grounding, and self-compassion. Healing happens at your pace. If at any point additional support is needed, I can provide referrals to trusted professionals as part of a coordinated care approach.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, addiction, or an unexpected life transition, you deserve a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that healing happens within a trusting relationship. I meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels supportive, steady, and empowering. I believe growth begins when we feel truly heard. When your story is acknowledged, and your struggles are met with compassion, meaningful change becomes possible.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, grief, ADHD, addiction, or an unexpected life transition, you deserve a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that healing happens within a trusting relationship. I meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels supportive, steady, and empowering. I believe growth begins when we feel truly heard. When your story is acknowledged, and your struggles are met with compassion, meaningful change becomes possible.
Did you know that your connection and relationship with your therapist is one of the biggest indicators for success in your personal growth and healing? We are an open-minded and intentionally mindful practice that provides encouraging, supportive, and personalized counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. We strive to alleviate the disconnection you may be feeling in your everyday lives by offering an authentic and accepting relationship with your therapist.
Did you know that your connection and relationship with your therapist is one of the biggest indicators for success in your personal growth and healing? We are an open-minded and intentionally mindful practice that provides encouraging, supportive, and personalized counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. We strive to alleviate the disconnection you may be feeling in your everyday lives by offering an authentic and accepting relationship with your therapist.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, specializing in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My work focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and depression, and build healthier relationships. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives at their pace.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, specializing in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My work focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and depression, and build healthier relationships. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives at their pace.
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!
Levity Counseling, LLC. My goal for therapy is to connect with people and work side-by-side creating motivation for positive change in their lives. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, various economic and vocational issues, communication problems, LGBTQIA+ topics, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and/or emotional abuse. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, strengths based, and positive psychology, but is not limited to these modalities.
Levity Counseling, LLC. My goal for therapy is to connect with people and work side-by-side creating motivation for positive change in their lives. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, various economic and vocational issues, communication problems, LGBTQIA+ topics, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and/or emotional abuse. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, strengths based, and positive psychology, but is not limited to these modalities.
You will find me a highly enthusiastic therapist with experience working with individuals and families with various backgrounds and concerns. Examples of issues that I have helped others address include balancing work life and personal life, stressors of coping with a chronic illness, survivors of trauma and those who may struggle with loneliness, life challenges and disappointments. I am passionate about caring for people and assisting them in achieving a state of well being, and would welcome the opportunity to help you make your way forward to reach your desired goals.
You will find me a highly enthusiastic therapist with experience working with individuals and families with various backgrounds and concerns. Examples of issues that I have helped others address include balancing work life and personal life, stressors of coping with a chronic illness, survivors of trauma and those who may struggle with loneliness, life challenges and disappointments. I am passionate about caring for people and assisting them in achieving a state of well being, and would welcome the opportunity to help you make your way forward to reach your desired goals.
As a therapist, I find it important for clients to have a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental place to explore their concerns. Along with providing such an environment, I work collaboratively with clients, utilizing a strengths-based, client centered approach, to find paths toward healing and solutions that work best for them and their life situations. I believe such a therapeutic environment offers people the opportunity for personal growth and development as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.
As a therapist, I find it important for clients to have a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental place to explore their concerns. Along with providing such an environment, I work collaboratively with clients, utilizing a strengths-based, client centered approach, to find paths toward healing and solutions that work best for them and their life situations. I believe such a therapeutic environment offers people the opportunity for personal growth and development as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.
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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.