Adults Therapists in Annapolis, MD

Hello, and thank you for visiting this page. In my practice, I work primarily with adolescents and young adults struggling with eating disorders, body image issues and self esteem concerns. I have a strong understanding of the relationship between trauma and body image, and I work delicately with my clients to help recognize these connections to facilitate healing. My experience comes from years working on an eating disorders inpatient unit, day hospital and IOP. Art Therapy can be beneficial for those who struggle to express themselves verbally and is a popular modality in the treatment of PTSD and eating disorders.

Lauren Pantoulis, LCPC is a Certified Specialist in ADHD and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy for children and adults . She earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and M.S. Counseling Psychology from Loyola University.

As we navigate daily life sometimes we come across rough waters that overwhelm us, leaving us feeling adrift, without direction or purpose, even stranded and alone. Finding the "right" direction can be petrifying! In both my professional and private life, I've learned that getting support is integral to finding our way again. I am passionate about helping adults and couples learn new skills, uncover new perspectives, connect with a source of strength, and choose a more authentic path. Idea clients include caregiver burnout, young adult transition, parenting and Adult ADHD.

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.

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.

I have been working within a medical pediatric practice for the duration of my career, and as a result see a number of children and adolescents in the Maryland and Washington DC area. Treatment with this population generally focuses on developmental, behavioral, academic, social, and family issues. I also see a number of adults on an outpatient basis and greatly value this aspect of my practice as well. Anxiety, depression, loss, and relationship issues are the primary focus of my work with adults , adolescents, and children. If you are planning to use health insurance please indicate whom your provider is.

Henri Nouwen says, "real care means the willingness to help each other in making our brokenness into the gateway to joy." Perhaps it is the broken pieces of your life that have brought you to this page - broken relationships, broken dreams or just feeling broken. In this you are not alone, but it is my firm conviction that the broken pieces that are strewn about you can become the very material needed in creating wholeness and peace.

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.

In today's culture, we are often so focused on dealing with the many stressors of everyday life and on taking care of others, we find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious and depleted. Making an appointment for therapy with me is the first step towards taking care of yourself and feeling better. In my experience, lasting change can begin to take place as you share with a therapist who will listen compassionately, join with you to understand your experience, and guide you to find and use the tools to make postive changes and create the life you want.

When you’re going through a challenging time and are looking to experience change, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by everything you “should” be doing to achieve your goals. I strongly believe that “small hinges swing big doors”. Change happens incrementally, not overnight. I enjoy supporting adolescents & adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing tendencies, life transitions, stress-management, and emotional dysregulation.

“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.

As a parent, I understand the anguish when your child struggles socially or academically at school. I specialize in psychological assessment and intervention. During the pandemic, I am offering for those of all ages, CogMed coaching. Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based program for helping children, adolescents, and adults sustainably improve attention by training their working memory. Computer-based training, using a Mac or PC includes five weeks of training - 25 training sessions of 30-40 minutes each - and weekly coach calls with me.

Dr. Don Hudson has practiced as a solo Licensed Psychologist for over 30 years in Annapolis, MD. Don helps people improve the relationship they overlook; the one they are having with themselves, in order to become finally comfortable.Dr. Hudson specializes in treating a wide range of psychological issues to include : mood disorders, anxiety, life adjustments, career redirection, relationship recovery, retirement design. Adults , couples, and younger populations (at least 18) are served. Do what you love, love who you're with, and love where you live. Choose to do it now!

**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.

Anxiety tells us things will most likely go wrong AND makes us underestimate our ability to cope with challenging situations. Symptoms - worry, planning, avoiding, maybe even giving up - may have developed to protect you from harm but they got too strong and now they're holding you back. Therapy can increase your confidence and make your beliefs and your actions line up so that you are living a life in line with your values: one where you can find meaning and contentment rather than waiting for the next thing to go wrong; and one where you can connect with other people with a settled sense of yourself.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that specializes in working with adults (age 20 to 80). My experience is with individuals seeking assistance with anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and other challenges. I have immediate appointments for consultations.