AEDP Therapists in Annapolis, MD
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
Therapy is an invitation to learn about ourselves and our world. This search, both joyful and difficult, can be hard to tackle alone. In therapy we explore together the questions that confront us, such as: Who am I? Why do I often act in ways I can’t explain? How can I learn to feel comfortable in my own skin? How can I find greater meaning in my work? Why is it sometimes difficult to love the people close to me? How can I imagine a new way of living? Delving into these questions with a therapist can help clear away impediments and give us courage to live, love, and learn well.
Therapy is an invitation to learn about ourselves and our world. This search, both joyful and difficult, can be hard to tackle alone. In therapy we explore together the questions that confront us, such as: Who am I? Why do I often act in ways I can’t explain? How can I learn to feel comfortable in my own skin? How can I find greater meaning in my work? Why is it sometimes difficult to love the people close to me? How can I imagine a new way of living? Delving into these questions with a therapist can help clear away impediments and give us courage to live, love, and learn well.
Dawn K. Morgan, LCSW-C, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I use Transformative Couple Therapy developed by David Mars , PhD which incorporates AEDP methods to help couples repair injuries and create a secure, loving, and mutually gratifying relationship.
Depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, loneliness, life changes, indecision, performance issues, impulsivity . . . we all struggle with something; it is part of the human condition. And at times, it is more than we can manage on our own. Let's collaborate on a mission to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you may take toward realizing the life you envision. As your therapist, I will listen, but also will actively participate in a conversation about you and what matters most to you. Acceptance and empathy, along with the encouragement and guidance to grow, are the cornerstones of my practice.
I use Transformative Couple Therapy developed by David Mars , PhD which incorporates AEDP methods to help couples repair injuries and create a secure, loving, and mutually gratifying relationship.
Depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, loneliness, life changes, indecision, performance issues, impulsivity . . . we all struggle with something; it is part of the human condition. And at times, it is more than we can manage on our own. Let's collaborate on a mission to understand what is troubling you and identify the steps you may take toward realizing the life you envision. As your therapist, I will listen, but also will actively participate in a conversation about you and what matters most to you. Acceptance and empathy, along with the encouragement and guidance to grow, are the cornerstones of my practice.
Helping the Solo-Hearted & Couples Reclaim Pleasure, Peace & Partnership
I’m Linda Hobbs, MSS, MBA, LCSW-C, E-RYT — often called The Mind-Body Connector for the way I integrate relational, somatic, and mindfulness practices into meaningful change. I guide solo-hearted adults and couples who are ready to reconnect with themselves, their partners, and their lives — without the pressure of weekly therapy.
Through presence-based healing, somatic awareness, and relational attunement, we slow down, listen to the body, and uncover the love and connection you may have been missing.
Helping the Solo-Hearted & Couples Reclaim Pleasure, Peace & Partnership
I’m Linda Hobbs, MSS, MBA, LCSW-C, E-RYT — often called The Mind-Body Connector for the way I integrate relational, somatic, and mindfulness practices into meaningful change. I guide solo-hearted adults and couples who are ready to reconnect with themselves, their partners, and their lives — without the pressure of weekly therapy.
Through presence-based healing, somatic awareness, and relational attunement, we slow down, listen to the body, and uncover the love and connection you may have been missing.
You know how to succeed — you’ve built a life others admire. But behind closed doors, your relationships feel strained. It’s confusing and painful not to thrive in the places that mean the most. I help driven, successful people create more meaningful, connected relationships.
You know how to succeed — you’ve built a life others admire. But behind closed doors, your relationships feel strained. It’s confusing and painful not to thrive in the places that mean the most. I help driven, successful people create more meaningful, connected relationships.
If you are here, you are hurting and want help. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or angry. You may be struggling in relationship to yourself and others. You may be obsessing about the past or have serious worries about the future. And you may be stuck after trying many things on your own. I know it is easy to get discouraged, but also know that with the right help, things can definitely get better. And that is what I am genuinely here to provide.
If you are here, you are hurting and want help. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or angry. You may be struggling in relationship to yourself and others. You may be obsessing about the past or have serious worries about the future. And you may be stuck after trying many things on your own. I know it is easy to get discouraged, but also know that with the right help, things can definitely get better. And that is what I am genuinely here to provide.
I have advanced training in IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, and as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide specialized treatment focused on reducing emotional pain and supporting meaningful, lasting healing.
For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, (EFCT), a research-supported approach that helps partners strengthen trust, communication, and connection. I help couples recognize their negative cycles that keep them stuck and guide them toward rebuilding security, closeness, and emotional intimacy.
I have advanced training in IFS, AEDP, and EMDR, and as a Certified EMDR Therapist, I provide specialized treatment focused on reducing emotional pain and supporting meaningful, lasting healing.
For couples, I offer Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, (EFCT), a research-supported approach that helps partners strengthen trust, communication, and connection. I help couples recognize their negative cycles that keep them stuck and guide them toward rebuilding security, closeness, and emotional intimacy.
AEDP Level I Trained.
Conversations Create Change LLC originated because life happens & we truly believe effective therapy works. We go to doctors, gym and nail salon to take care of ourselves; talk therapy can and should be part of that plan. Don't wait for life to turn completely upside down before you seek out mental health services. A life lived well is one that is Authentic, Intentional & Meaningful. Conversations Create Change LLC helps you to create that life.
AEDP Level I Trained.
Conversations Create Change LLC originated because life happens & we truly believe effective therapy works. We go to doctors, gym and nail salon to take care of ourselves; talk therapy can and should be part of that plan. Don't wait for life to turn completely upside down before you seek out mental health services. A life lived well is one that is Authentic, Intentional & Meaningful. Conversations Create Change LLC helps you to create that life.
Debra D Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Annapolis, MD 21401
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with a relationship with a spouse/partner, adult child, parent, other family member, friend, or colleague? Misunderstandings and conflict can cause us tremendous emotional, and even significant physical, distress. I specialize in helping clients consider their troubled relationship through a different lens. We’ll focus on what you CAN control and change, with special attention given to “cleaning up” unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs that may be self-defeating. We’ll also focus on YOU - identifying your needs and life priorities, and how best to support those in this relationship and other areas of your life.
Are you struggling with a relationship with a spouse/partner, adult child, parent, other family member, friend, or colleague? Misunderstandings and conflict can cause us tremendous emotional, and even significant physical, distress. I specialize in helping clients consider their troubled relationship through a different lens. We’ll focus on what you CAN control and change, with special attention given to “cleaning up” unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs that may be self-defeating. We’ll also focus on YOU - identifying your needs and life priorities, and how best to support those in this relationship and other areas of your life.
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Are you seeking a deeper sense of fulfillment or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether it’s relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, therapy offers a safe space to explore and build the life you desire. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Are you seeking a deeper sense of fulfillment or struggling to navigate life’s challenges? Whether it’s relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past experiences, therapy offers a safe space to explore and build the life you desire. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure of how to move forward. I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
I'm currently very passionate about AEDP and somatic therapies as I find clients respond well to them.
E-mail is the best way to contact me! Seeking support is a courageous act of self-love. I would love to explore the possibility of working together. Clients often come in with symptoms of depression and anxiety and feel disconnected from themselves and others. My hope is to build a trusting relationship where you can explore the emotional obstacles that are preventing you from reaching your goals, and to help you identify the underlying emotions motivating behaviors such as hurt, sadness, fear, loss, and loneliness. My clients report feeling listened to, understood, and empowered.
I'm currently very passionate about AEDP and somatic therapies as I find clients respond well to them.
E-mail is the best way to contact me! Seeking support is a courageous act of self-love. I would love to explore the possibility of working together. Clients often come in with symptoms of depression and anxiety and feel disconnected from themselves and others. My hope is to build a trusting relationship where you can explore the emotional obstacles that are preventing you from reaching your goals, and to help you identify the underlying emotions motivating behaviors such as hurt, sadness, fear, loss, and loneliness. My clients report feeling listened to, understood, and empowered.
On the outside, you may look like the perfect couple—successful, put-together, admired. But inside, it can feel very different. The pressure to “have it all together” often leaves couples stuck in repeating cycles of distance, conflict, or unspoken hurt.
I help couples and relational partners move beyond surface-level fixes and heal what’s really beneath the disconnect. Using EMDR, EFT, and attachment-based approaches, I create space for deeper safety, trust, and connection.
On the outside, you may look like the perfect couple—successful, put-together, admired. But inside, it can feel very different. The pressure to “have it all together” often leaves couples stuck in repeating cycles of distance, conflict, or unspoken hurt.
I help couples and relational partners move beyond surface-level fixes and heal what’s really beneath the disconnect. Using EMDR, EFT, and attachment-based approaches, I create space for deeper safety, trust, and connection.
In the therapy room, connection is key to transformation. I create emotional safety through building relationship first then use my expertise in trauma informed care to address what's holding you back or what's keeping you trapped on this rollercoaster ride you don't remember signing up for.
Therapy with me starts the moment you walk into the room and I aim to empower you through truly identifying and processing what you've been holding close to your chest. I offer you the mirror, held with compassion, and the powerful transformation that comes with looking into it.
In the therapy room, connection is key to transformation. I create emotional safety through building relationship first then use my expertise in trauma informed care to address what's holding you back or what's keeping you trapped on this rollercoaster ride you don't remember signing up for.
Therapy with me starts the moment you walk into the room and I aim to empower you through truly identifying and processing what you've been holding close to your chest. I offer you the mirror, held with compassion, and the powerful transformation that comes with looking into it.
EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, AEDP, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling, Gottman, IMAGO, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Exposure Therapy
We are currently accepting new clients and welcome individuals and couples seeking thoughtful, personalized support.
After working with hundreds of clients over more than twenty years, we know that no two people or couples are the same. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Each person, season of life, and situation calls for something different.
We take a customized approach to care. Our passion is continuing to learn and use evidence-based methods so we can meet each client’s unique needs and offer the most effective support possible
EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, AEDP, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling, Gottman, IMAGO, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Exposure Therapy
We are currently accepting new clients and welcome individuals and couples seeking thoughtful, personalized support.
After working with hundreds of clients over more than twenty years, we know that no two people or couples are the same. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Each person, season of life, and situation calls for something different.
We take a customized approach to care. Our passion is continuing to learn and use evidence-based methods so we can meet each client’s unique needs and offer the most effective support possible
I am a level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist and am trained in EMDR.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
I am a level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist and am trained in EMDR.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
These are some of the approaches I use, Eye Movement Desensitization/Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Gottman.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
These are some of the approaches I use, Eye Movement Desensitization/Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Gottman.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
My AEDP approach builds rapport rapidly and to me, get's the the point of change as quickly as possible where a client may find less formality but also more focused work on emotional change.
Life can be challenging, both within ourselves and in our connections with others. It often feels daunting to reach out for support — yet doing so is already a meaningful movement toward change. In therapy, I look beyond the shame, guilt, anxiety, doubt, and trauma that might bring you here. I also look for the strengths, openings, and subtle sparks of growth that show up even in the midst of struggle. I work with trauma, grief, addiction, emotional difficulties, life changes, and relational stress. My specialties include addiction recovery, PTSD, emotional disturbances, and personal development.
My AEDP approach builds rapport rapidly and to me, get's the the point of change as quickly as possible where a client may find less formality but also more focused work on emotional change.
Life can be challenging, both within ourselves and in our connections with others. It often feels daunting to reach out for support — yet doing so is already a meaningful movement toward change. In therapy, I look beyond the shame, guilt, anxiety, doubt, and trauma that might bring you here. I also look for the strengths, openings, and subtle sparks of growth that show up even in the midst of struggle. I work with trauma, grief, addiction, emotional difficulties, life changes, and relational stress. My specialties include addiction recovery, PTSD, emotional disturbances, and personal development.
With 17 years of hospital experience, I specialize in therapy for those navigating trauma, chronic illness, and healthcare demands. I've seen firsthand how illness affects individuals and loved ones, fueling my passion to help you through emotional turbulence. My approach, rooted in empathy and active listening, integrates somatic therapy techniques. Somatic therapy acknowledges the mind-body connection, addressing how emotions manifest physically and promoting healing on both levels. I've worked with diverse clients, including those dealing with caregiving, chronic illness, and healthcare professionals managing burnout.
With 17 years of hospital experience, I specialize in therapy for those navigating trauma, chronic illness, and healthcare demands. I've seen firsthand how illness affects individuals and loved ones, fueling my passion to help you through emotional turbulence. My approach, rooted in empathy and active listening, integrates somatic therapy techniques. Somatic therapy acknowledges the mind-body connection, addressing how emotions manifest physically and promoting healing on both levels. I've worked with diverse clients, including those dealing with caregiving, chronic illness, and healthcare professionals managing burnout.
Feeling comfortable in therapy matters. My style is warm, active, and collaborative, and I’m open and straightforward about how I understand what you’re going through. I’ll often check in to make sure you feel understood. I work best with people who want to look more deeply at their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change in their lives. Therapy is a partnership, and together we work in a safe, nonjudgmental space to support real growth and transformation.
Feeling comfortable in therapy matters. My style is warm, active, and collaborative, and I’m open and straightforward about how I understand what you’re going through. I’ll often check in to make sure you feel understood. I work best with people who want to look more deeply at their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change in their lives. Therapy is a partnership, and together we work in a safe, nonjudgmental space to support real growth and transformation.
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Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.