Therapists in Annapolis, MD

You've made a brave decision! It takes a great deal of courage and strength to ask for help. I know it's not easy struggling with problems alone not knowing where to turn or who you can trust. Give me a call today and let's sort things out together! We can get from where you are to where you desire to be. You shouldn't suffer alone no matter what mistakes or messes life has brought you. Today is the day to take a leap of faith! Start your healing journey in a safe space and let's sort through your struggles and figure things out. Let's journey together.

Imagine you are gifted with a large jigsaw puzzle! You are eager to begin putting the pieces together, but you find that the packaging does not include a completed picture. Perhaps you feel a bit lost and defeated. Without having the full picture to reference, it’s often hard to have a sense of a way forward. Similarly, our lives are full of unique pieces — thoughts, feelings, behaviors — that can appear as unrelated and disjointed.

I have 20 years of experience working with Individuals, Couples and Families. Over the years I have worked with a wide variety of concerns including; Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Loss and Grief. I utilize a combination of approaches with clients, based on what works for the individual. My role is to provide education and guidance in a supportive environment. I help clients identify concerns and together we set realistic goals. While my focus is on the present, I recognize that issues from the past may need to be addressed to achieve stated goals. .

Katharine Crook is a graduate student at the Salisbury University School of Social Work while serving in an internship at Clear View Counseling Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington College in 2019.

My name is Alex (he/him) and I am a licensed social worker from Baltimore, Maryland. I have been privileged to work with a variety of client populations, from young children and teens to justice-involved adults, in various locations including community-based sites, public schools, and vocational settings. Most recently, I worked as a Therapist for a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team, specializing in assertive engagement and community outreach with treatment-resistant individuals and those with personality disorders.

Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? There is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing

As a PhD clinical depth psychologist and pastoral counselor, I am skilled at identifying underlying patterns of behavior that contribute to self-defeating ways of living. If you are tired of repeating patterns of behavior and disturbed by chronic symptoms that interfere with work, love relationships, intimacy, physical health, and spiritual wellness than you are ready to begin a journey of healing and recovery. Depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress, re-occuring dreams, traumatic memories, and difficulty with intimacy are symptoms I am best suited to treat.

**IN PERSON APPOINTMENTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE** Past trauma doesn’t have to affect your future. I provide adolescents, college students, and adults with a trauma-informed approach by introducing resources and skills to address difficult or stressful situations they have experienced in life. Together, we focus on ways to explore traumatic experiences beyond talking and by acknowledging what has worked in healing so far.

Starting therapy can be an intimidating, but life changing decision. My goal is to foster an authentic, individualized, & judgment-free relationship, no matter who you are or where you're at in life. Whether you are brand new to therapy, or have been in therapy for years & need something new, I'm here to support you from session one. When working together, I'll combine traditional talk therapy with an integrated health approach. What this means is, as we explore what brings you in each week, we'll also talk about ALL aspects of your health like quality of sleep, chronic pain, work life, finances, & all things that affect wellbeing.

Free Consult- Click the website to the left or visit my website https://www.therapynow.info/booking to schedule your appointment. My specialties include relationship, marital, drugs, alcohol, trauma, depression, anxiety, or unresolved grief. We can work together, resolve your concerns and find a healthier you. Simply Book an Appointment Now and let's start your journey! Virtual appointments only are available. All appointments must be scheduled and paid for in advance on my website. Your consult fee will be waived after the appointment is made and confirmed. I look forward to our time together.

My approach to treatment begins at a basic level. I create a warm, safe environment where you can explore your personal goals and concerns. Together we will discover what keeps you from achieving healthy relationships, personal growth, and well-being. Treatment is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.

Feeling stressed? Got the blues? Having a lover's quarrel? Are the children misbehaving? We can help! We utilize Brief, Solution- Focused therapy, as well as other modalities, to help you overcome whatever obstacle you are currently facing.

I specialize in betrayal trauma, affair recovery for couples, as well as sex and porn addiction for male/female and Mother Hunger. Have you hit the “work required” part of your relationship? I am trained to address intimacy issues and support you to restore healing and peace. Our space will be a place where we work to understand the "why" around what is happening in your life and where we identify how to change what isn't working for you. Once we understand these origins, we can help you to highlight your strengths while overcoming the hurdles and challenges that are in the way of your life goals, happiness, and daily peace.

Whether you are experiencing a recent difficulty or a long-standing challenge, therapy is a terrific opportunity for healing and self-growth. My therapy with you will focus on addressing your concerns, needs and significant stressors in your life in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment so you may begin to feel more in control of your life and relationships.

I strongly believe in empowering individuals and families to make meaningful changes in their lives. I enter into partnerships with clients, jointly develop treatment plans to address their individual goals and move towards positive changes. Adapting treatment modalities to address the specific needs of my clients, I provide highly professional, caring, and personalized psychological services to promote well-being and growth.

My goal is to help you resolve the challenges in your life, strengthen your relationships with others, and achieve the goals that you set for yourself. By applying the unique therapy approach that is suited toward your needs, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move your relationships in a new direction, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am passionate about creating an open environment for people to explore, understand, and communicate about their thoughts, feelings, wants and needs. I believe that as one is able to learn their authentic self, they become able to embrace true identity, transform boundaries, and connect to themselves and others more fully. I enjoy helping others explore how thought, lived experiences (familial, cultural, societal influences), and behavior patterns impact daily life, self concept, connection, and achievement.