Teen Therapists in Annapolis, MD

I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision to clinicians. I create a safe working environment where I will caringly challenge you to learn, explore, and ultimately grow. Everyone has a rich internal world full of aspirations. Everyone needs to be seen and heard to recognize and achieve their goals. However, we often feel stuck, lost or depressed. We need to be challenged to see from new perspectives, to feel profoundly, and to make life changes. I am here to help you, to see and hear you, to challenge you to grow and make your external life reflect your internal world.

Do you feel stuck? Are you seeking change to experience more enjoyment from life? Do you perhaps have a child or teen who is struggling? Throughout all phases of life, various stressors can make it difficult to navigate. Often, we feel ill-equipped to confront such obstacles alone. My hope is that, through the therapeutic alliance, we can lessen the weight of such challenges and develop coping strategies to overcome barriers preventing you from getting the most out of life.

During my 26 years in the social work profession, I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families, and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure.

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.

Has your teenager been struggling with anxiety, depression, a negative past experience or stress related to school? Have you felt overwhelmed, discouraged or frustrated while trying to cope with the demands of raising a teenager ? Has it seemed as though you've tried all you can and you still don't have the answers? Do you feel out of options or as though you don't know what to do anymore?

Do you often find you and your partner fighting the same fight over and over again? Do you fear if the relationship will ever be what it used to be? Or are you concerned that your child or teen is struggling to connect with others and feel confident in themselves? It is my goal to help you, your partner, or your family create the life you have been longing for. I want to give you the tools and teach you the skills to help you get unstuck, improve communication with one another, and build self-confidence and trust to obtain life and relationship satisfaction.

Our therapy practice embodies a variety of niches and areas of focus. Ideal client's for Lotus Psychotherapy are folks who are motivated to change and value the process of self awareness. We work with tweens, couples, and adults who might be struggling with a multitude of stressors, feelings and barriers. As a collective practice, we have experience with addiction, postpartum, adolescent behaviors, depression, trauma work, grief and anxiety.

Deciding to begin therapy is a big step and I am so happy that you did! I believe in creating a non-judgmental atmosphere throughout the psychotherapy experience, and I work hard to maintain a safe space for all. I see each client as a unique person, and I tailor my approach to meet your needs. While working with me, you'll be treated with compassion and respect. I will do my best to help you find your way. I believe that you will find me very easy to talk to, very easy-going, and authentically interested in your story of life. I will work to engage you in a way that matches your personality, putting you at ease with this process.

When you meet with me, you will feel immediately comfortable. I am very good at helping you to figure out what the challenge is and to provide the support you need for change. I am a child/ adolescent specialist. I connect exceptionally well to children and teens and have helped many experience better lives. I have over 17 years experience in practice and have had much success. I am looking forward to meeting with you and finding out how I can help you have a stronger and more positive family and to help you, as an individual, attain your goals.

Learn how to pursue your goals despite your problems by developing an antifragile mindset. I am an experienced psychologist who teaches evidence-based skills and strategies to help you feel better and have better relationships. With more than a decade of experience, I provide evaluation and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with all ages. My style is genuine, accepting, and at times entertaining. My focus is helping you become mentally stronger and capable of coping with adversity while reaching your goals. Life can get better through therapy.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience within the mental health industry. I am the founder of Empower & Elevate Psychotherapy, a virtual outpatient private practice providing quality mental health care to individuals and families across 35 states. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, child, adolescent , and adult populations with symptoms related to autism, ADHD, disruptive behavior, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, stress, life transitions, challenges with identity development, hardship in attachments, and family discord.

Are you an adult or teen in the LGBTQIA+ community, affected by eating disorders self-discovery, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, grief, or relational and social difficulties? I have extensive history working with these individuals and those who have experienced intimate partner violence and substance abuse/dependency. If you are looking for bariatric evaluations that are required for the surgical process, I can assist you. I offer this service is to aid in determining readiness, addressing any concerns for underlying eating disorder behavior,pre/post therapeutic support, and exploring options outside of surgery.

Are you struggling to communicate with your significant other? Tired of power struggles with your teenager /child? Do you want to lift the veil of depression and feel like you are able to enjoy time with your family again? Have you been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stressed by obstacles at work? If you've been searching for support or answered "yes" to any of these questions, now is the time to reach out.

Life should be about happiness! So often we are a product of our environment while being held captive by society's standards, taboos, and the expectations of those around us. It is amazing to learn how quickly we've adopted the beliefs and perspectives of those around us living by their rules and ideas of our life. When we actually take a moment in time to explore, evaluate, and change those - we can begin living our lives for ourselves. Those changes can make an incredible impact on changing your life for the better. It's never too late!

I am a psychotherapist and a marriage and family therapist in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical and am designated as a Clinical Member and an Approved Supervisor by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice includes Couple, Family and Individual Psychotherapy including relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, anger, couple issues, sexual issues, separation and divorce issues, life transitions, grief and loss issues, mid-life issues, child and teen issues, and dysfunctional family issues. In addition I teach and train couple therapists in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) for Couples.

Are you looking for a different way to relate to the world? Are there areas in your life that you would like to change? Do you need help trying to find or take a different path? If so, come talk to the staff at Relational Excellence, LLC. We are a distinguished leader and provider of clinical services with medication management services. Our service offerings include individual and group options to help you meet your treatment needs. Our mission is to engage interactively and respectfully with every person, family, or agency that we come in contact with. We seek to inspire change in everyone that we serve.

Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager . You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.