Family Therapy in Annapolis, MD
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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?

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.
Waitlist for new clients

Arin Jayes
Counselor, LGPC, NCC, CBIS, CTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also incorporate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal
Family
Systems, tailoring techniques to your unique goals.
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.

Laura J Acsadi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with ADHD, mood fluctuations, managing emotions, problematic behaviors, as well as anxiety and depression. My approach in working with children/youth is to include families in the therapeutic process as their best and highest support. My goal in working with clients is for them to have a better understanding of themselves and have the necessary tools to make adjustments for improved growth and development. I also work with parent(s) to strengthen their parenting skills and reduce conflict in the
family
system.

Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I also work with individuals who have no prior mental health diagnosis, but who are encountering life or
family
transitions and want supportive counseling to achieve greater wellness and peak performance.
I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.

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.
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.

John Persampiere
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and founder of the Annapolis Child and
Family Therapy
Center. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples with a wide range of mental health and
family
relationship concerns. Problems I treat include depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, tics, Tourette's, adjustment problems, noncompliance, anger/aggression, trauma, disruptive behavior, and
family
and couple relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative and I view all of my clients as equal partners in the treatment process.
Not accepting new clients

Bethany Womack
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also have training in marriage and
family therapy
and some work with trauma.
I view therapy as providing a safe, comfortable environment where a client is invited to share their journey through healing. As the therapist, I walk alongside you in trust to provide insight and guidance. I believe the client is truly the expert on his/her own needs and desires. It is my role as the therapist to bring these needs and desires to light. From there, I work with the client to evaluate the best ways to bring about change in their lives and how to practically implement those changes. This healing process empowers clients as they discover strengths and a deeper sense of peace.

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.

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.

Judy Clifford
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide individual, group,
family
and couples therapy for adolescents and adults.
I am an Annapolis based clinical psychologist. I am also a wife, mother, daughter and friend. I see teens and adults struggling with many issues, including: work/academic, anxiety,depression/mood, sports, health issues and relationship problems. I believe that it's a psychologist's job to collaborate with clients on areas of change. We should nurture, challenge and ultimately become unnecessary.

Eryn Kruger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Functional
Family Therapy
(FFT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to helping others have the life of their choosing. As a part of my training, I completed a doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. Currently, at the Annapolis Child and
Family Therapy
Center, I work with children, adolescents, and their families to navigate a range of problems. Problems that I treat and evaluate include depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment problems, anger/aggression, trauma, and
family
difficulties. I take a collaborative and individualized approach in the treatment process and value input from all members.

Rogue River Counseling and Recovery Group
Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Infidelity, Sex addiction, Compulsive Porn use and other compulsive sexual behaviors can wreak havoc on ones own life, and leave a wake of pain, betrayal and trauma in the lives of those who are connected with them. If you are a man or woman who relates to this chaos, we are very aware of the shame, pain and confusion you may be feeling. If you are the partner, wife or
family
member of this individual, we understand the betrayal, trauma, confusion, anger, despair that may be how you are feeling.

Jillian N Salerno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience providing individual, group, and
family therapy
sessions.
Language & words matter. We define ourselves & our worldview with our words. How do we talk to ourselves? What does our inner critic sound like? Is that voice in your mind coming from you, or someone else? Is that voice supporting your goals, or keeping you stuck? The voice in our head and the words it speaks to us are habitual; it can cause a negative cycle if not explored. Therapy is an opportunity to engage in a healing relationship with that voice in your head. I am here to support you, guide you through that journey, and help break that negative cycle.
Annapolis, MD 21401
& Online

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.

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.

Karin Anstendig Mosk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

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.

Lisa Bridges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in issues affecting members of the adoption community but love working with people from all
family
backgrounds and situations.
Are you feeling stuck -- whether it's due to anxiety, a change in life circumstances, or relationship issues -- because you've reached the limits of what you can figure out on your own? If you’re willing to show up, I’m here to help.
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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.