Family Therapy in Annapolis, MD
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Marie Lauren Hartfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LGMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While offering solely virtual therapy, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Experiential
Family Therapy
, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as encompassing Attachment Theory.
Finding happiness within ourselves and our relationships may seem unattainable at times. We are often faced with painful thoughts, emotions and behaviors that intercede, leaving us feeling disconnected and alone. My therapeutic approach allows clients to feel safe in order to explore these painful emotions and gain an understanding in how they affect client's self-worth and interpersonal relationships.

2Twenty Coaching
ICF-ACC, HWC, MPA
Do you need motivation to make healthier decisions? Are you unhappy with your job and ready to make a change? Are you looking to set healthy boundaries with your
family
or friends? Do you want to go back to school? Are you having difficulty moving on from a relationship or finding a relationship? Do you want to communicate better with your partner?.
Hi, I'm Shawna! Congratulations on taking the first step towards making some life changes. I understand because I've been there. Sometimes we all need a little support in achieving our goals. That’s just fine because life can be overwhelming. Often we just need a bit of guidance finding the answers that are already inside of us and that’s when coaching can be helpful. The coaching process works well in any area of your life you want to develop or change. The hardest part is taking the first step.

Tim Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health since 2014; extensive experience working with athletes, adolescents, college students, and young professionals. Most recently I've worked with parents, families, and couples to help manage the emotional struggles of the
family
system. I'm wrapping up my credentialing as a Certified Arise Interventionist so I can share my passion with families coping with a loved one's addiction. Ideal client's might be teenagers who are feeling stuck, college aged males who are unsatisfied in life or
family
members needing support with boundaries and detachment.

Darin R Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified
Verified
In addition, as a trauma-certified marriage and
family therapist
, I support teens, adults, and families by providing the space to process the steps of healing after experiencing a traumatic event.
Are you feeling hopeless and powerless? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Do you feel dejected and trapped when you are alone and with others? Do you get test anxiety or find it difficult to start new relationships? Are you easily irritated and angered? Are you in need of support after experiencing the loss of a relationship or a loved one? Do you and your partner feel stuck in your relationship? Do you want to learn how to face challenges without fear? Do you want help with discovering how to live your best life?

Dr. Teresa M. Hunt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome! Specializing in Individual and Couples Psychotherapy for over 30 years. Trained at Columbia, Harvard, and University of Michigan, with Post-Doc. Trainings in Psychoanalysis, Sensorimotor PT, Imago, EFT, and PACT Couples Therapy. These Models are powerful, brain based approaches which achieve the following goals: increased safety between couples or
family
members, interruption of destructive cycles of relating, improved emotional regulation and less reactivity. Used also for Individuals! Secure attachment bonds are created with interpersonal psycho education, Imago Dialogue, and shared agreements for caring and safety.

Stacy A Stinchcomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the
family
and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.

Don L Firmani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The Annapolis office (Full Circle Healing Arts) is an integrative health facility that also houses practitioners in acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy,
family
medicine (M.
I am a provider for ValueOptions Military OneSource working with veterans and their families, am trained in EMDR for treatment of anxiety, PTSD and related issues, and work with couples based on John Gottman's (Gottman Institute) and Susan Johnson's (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) treatment approaches. 35 years of experience as a private business owner/manager, 28 years of counseling experience, a loving marriage and parenting/grand-parenting experience informs my work with adults and couples. I work in private practice in Annapolis and Silver Spring and formerly as a clinical supervisor and therapist for Catholic Charities.

Tim L Mewmaw
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In addition to individual psychotherapy, small group process, and couples/
family
counseling, I also offer professional workshops and staff training.
Exhausted, sad, angry or overwhelmed? When in the throes of negative feelings, it’s often easy to forget that they serve as signposts for boundary violations or unmet needs. Just as hunger, cold and other uncomfortable sensations shift to a sense of comfort or satisfaction when the need is met, emotional distress likewise transitions to a sense of fullness, wholeness or connectedness whenever the needs which underlie it are met.

Mark Hedlund
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Keith T Foster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I serve on the faculty of a
Family
Medicine Residency Program where I teach physicians the importance of establishing an empathic relationship with their patients; the value of effective communication; and the need to include the patient in the decision-making involved in their medical care.
My years of experience and training have taught me the importance of good listening. By learning who you are and what you want in your life, I am best able to help you restore or enhance the quality of life you seek. I limit my practice to adults in individual therapy or relationship counseling. While there is no magic in therapy, there is an opportunity to feel better now, avoid future emotional pitfalls and be better able to deal with those that cannot be avoided. As a compassionate and experienced professional, I look forward to assisting you.

Jessica Snell-Johns
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is anyone who is seeking to make positive changes in their life. I am an active therapist who collaborates with my clients. I believe in research about "what works". I also believe it is my job as a therapist to adapt my approach based on the needs of each client. Given my extensive background in couples,
family
and parenting work, I bring a wholistic approach to working with my individual clients. I am compassionate, hard working, and determined to help you assess the root causes because I believe a good understanding of the problem leads to a good understanding of the solution!

Bridgitte Renae Hammaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice is built on teaching and supporting people who want to; reduce and manage their stress-worry-anxiety, improve their mood to move toward their authentically happier selves, improve their relationships with
family
-friends-co-workers, are going through life transitions and want to use it to be better aligned with where they want to be in their life, manage the flood of events in the world that are impacting their thoughts and feelings, people who are hard workers and care for others but then find it difficult to have time left over for their own self-care on a regular basis.

Daniel J. Wetherbee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In working with youth and families in different capacities I have come to help youth and families and couples work through the pain of the past specifically dealing with divorce, ADHD,
family
dynamics and dysfunction, depression and anxiety.
In life there are many awesome and beautiful things to see and do, but there are also many challenges and pain in life. As I have worked with youth and families for over 15 years, I have come to understand that deep down everyone wants to thrive through being loved and to love others, but that often hurt and pain from our younger days place us in a position of just surviving. My hope is to help youth, families and couples to heal from these wounds to move toward thriving.

Susan G Krohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
In working with families that are going through transitions I provide Individual therapy, couples and
family therapy
as well as parent coordination, supervised visitation, parent-child reunification, child access mediation, and I am collaborative trained.
I am a licensed clinical social worker since 1978 with an active practice in Annapolis and the surrounding areas as well as the Eastern Shore. I provide counseling services to adult, adolescents, and children who are experiencing life changes due to marital discord, divorce, or the death of a loved one and I assist families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, and
family therapy
.

Answered Prayers Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PMHNP, LMFT, LCPC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Our staff of highly trained clinicians focus on working with you as a team to help you resolve any issues you and/or your
family
may be dealing with.
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.

Lorraine Mcdermott
Psychologist, PhD, CAGS, MA
Verified
Verified
My specialties are couples' issues;
family
dysfunction including adult children of alcoholics; addictions; depression; anxiety; geriatric issues; adult ADD; and stress.
I have practiced psychology in the Annapolis area for almost 29 years. Currently I have offices in Annapolis and Kent Island. The slogan you will see in my telephone directory ads is: "Life's too Short to be Unhappy.'' I live by this slogan and encourage patients to do the same. I do my best work with patients who are motivated to make changes and who are open to a direct approach. I always provide input to patients and encourage interaction with the goal of solving problems. I work with adults of all ages and adolescents. I have enjoyed many successful treatment outcomes.

Adele Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Theresa Shank
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a fellow parent, I understand that there is no greater pleasure than to see your child happy and healthy. But excessive worrying, relentlessly demanding OCD rituals, the fear of vomiting, social anxiety, and self-harming behaviors like hair pulling and skin picking can rip away the joy of childhood and bring anguish to the
family
. I am a warm, compassionate, and very active cognitive-behavioral therapist with many years of success in helping children and teens recover from these challenges. I work as a team with parents, including them in at least part of every session.

John Norris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I provide psychotherapy for relationship & couples concerns,
family
problems, adolescent challenges, depression, anxiety, mood disturbance related to trauma, life changes, codependency, and addiction problems.
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.

JoAnn Crouse
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I offer individual, couples counseling, and
family
psychotherapy for adults over 18 years old. I aim to help clients learn a deeper understanding of their dignity and worth. I believe in the concept of treating the mind, body, and spirit in unity in order to become the best version of ourselves. I believe that life experiences have helped me to have a deeper understanding of how the human person grows and flourishes and would like to bring that hope into every counseling session.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.