Attachment-based Therapists in Annapolis, MD

Being a parent can be really hard! And so can being a kid! Whether it's you or your child who's struggling, I can help you create a more calm, positive, and enjoyable family dynamic. I work with children as young as 4 years old, and utilize play therapy to address issues such as behavioral difficulties, anxiety, peer challenges, and traumatic experiences. For parents who feel "stuck" in their parenting approach, or who have experienced a life-changing event, I offer guidance and support.

I believe one of the most healing things we can do is begin to understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. Many of us carry our past traumas into our present-day lives. These traumas can manifest in many different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we oftentimes develop coping strategies and protective behaviors. These strategies were often helpful and necessary but may no longer be serving you now.

Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm LGBTQIA+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.

Accepting new clients- scheduling for April/May. The relationship between therapist and client is one that is unique, vulnerable and brave, built on attunement, trust, and compassion in a nonjudgmental and warm space. My practice is deeply rooted in meeting each of my clients where they are on their journey, empowering them to utilize their voice and work on treatment goals that are important to them. Therapy looks different for everyone, and I am here to help sit alongside this journey with you, when you are ready.

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.

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.

I believe in people and their ability to make changes in their lives that best serve them. My aim is to work collaboratively with clients to identify and understand patterns in which they feel stuck and find relief from narratives that are no longer serving them. While working with individuals, couples or families my aim is to collaborate with you to identify your personal goals and identify the steps needed to reach them. I believe within a safe and supportive environment each person can exceed their goals by gaining the necessary skills and confidence in themselves to flourish.

What if you don't have the words to express yourself and others don't seem to understand where you are coming from? My role as your therapist is to guide you through the process of finding meaning in your experiences. I provide you with the knowledge and tools to thrive on your journey through life. I specialize in mindfulness techniques with a holistic approach to cultivate your inner strength to boost self-confidence, heal from your past, and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety. ​

There is a common narrow perception of counseling. It is the place where you go when you've reached the end of your rope. When you can't make life work anymore. And you have reached your own personal end. And, you surrender, and say, I need help. I'm stuck. While this may be true, what is equally and more importantly true is that this point of surrender is actually just the beginning! Your own personal journey of becoming who you were truly meant to be and can be and are.

I am a strong believer in therapy being a collaborative, healing, and restorative experience. As Pema Chödrön once said, “Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how to not run away.” But that’s easier said than done – what are the steps to getting to a better place? Where do you even start? You are not alone in this journey. I take great pride in building a therapeutic connection and a safe space for you to be your genuine self so that you may find that resiliency within.

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.

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.