Life Coaching Therapists in Annapolis, MD

--Specializing in stress management, coaching , and therapy for therapists and other health care providers.-- As an active duty psychologist in the US Air Force, I helped numerous clients work through cognitive, emotional, and somatic challenges related to stress and anxiety. As a veteran, I continue to employ evidence-based modalities, including yoga therapy and nutritional psychology, to help clients develop the resilience to succeed in the face of life ’s challenges.

Want to change your life , but not sure about (or done with) conventional therapy? Want less talk and more action? A holistic approach? I combine coaching , energetic, and therapeutic techniques to help clients solve problems by quickly figuring out what's keeping them from getting what they want out of life , "healing" the past, and changing limiting beliefs, troubling emotions, and unwanted behaviors. Clients (including therapists) describe me as "compassionate, knowledgeable, dedicated, perceptive, productive. . . " And while I don't take insurance, I try to be affordable to anyone who thinks I might be right for them.

I believe in the Holistic approach to therapy, which allows clients to understand healthy life balance in the areas of self, family, relationships, work/school, & spirituality. We are not determined by our experiences, but are self-determined by the meaning we give to them; when we take particular experiences as the basis for our future life , we are almost certain to be misguided to some degree. Meanings are not determined by situations. We all have the ability to improve our quality of life by identifying our strengths and where we fit in the world.

Is the life you're living not the life you imagined? Do you feel like you have given the best of yourself to others and wonder what's left for you? Does it feel like you are running out of time and you have yet to discover your purpose? Have you mastered the art of looking "all together" but inwardly it's taking everything you have to keep yourself together? Do you become angry, frustrated, sad, irritated when you think about your future? Are you feeling life has left you without options forcing you to settle for whatever comes your way? Have you stopped dreaming, imagining, and pursuing the once fiery passions of your heart?

Life can be challenging and at times we can all use a little extra help. If you are experiencing increased feelings of stress & anxiety, relationship problems with your spouse, child, other family members, friends, or coworkers I will listen and offer new coping tools. You will grow and develop the confidence to create the happy and healthy life you want and deserve.

I integrate the experience of a 39-year pilgrimage, exploring psychology and spirituality, as I guide my clients to a stronger sense of self, greater emotional clarity, interpersonal connection, and higher consciousness. Co-Founder and Director of InnerSource, A Center for Psychotherapy and Healing in Annapolis, Maryland. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. I specialize in "Voice Dialogue, Relationships, and the Psychology of Selves," a powerful modality for consciousness and transformation. I have led numerous workshops in the field of Transpersonal Psychology, the integration of psychology and spirituality. I teach meditation and integrate it into my clinical practice.

Normal life events can be stressful when they exceed your ability to cope. Losses like the death of a loved one, separation/divorce, relocation or retirement, or an "empty nest" may threaten your emotional and physical health. Even positive events like marriage or the birth of a child require substantial adjustment. While small amounts of stress can be a positive motivator, prolonged exposure to stress may lead to anxiety, depression, and physical health problems. If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to cope with the demands placed on you, it is probably time to see a therapist.

Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Lakeside Wellness offers mental healthcare to adults, adolescents, couples & families to help you with coping and making more affirming life choices. Lakeside Wellness is a safe space for you to explore your feelings, behaviors, better solve problems, relieve stress and to do the work of achieving healing.

You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life . I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!

Today is not a good day and you have decided to do something about it. This is a huge step to feeling better. Bad things can happen in life leaving the residual effects of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and unhealthy relationships. Life transitions can be difficult without support but there is hope. There is a healthier way.

My goal is to help individuals overcome emotional, mental & spiritual obstacles that prevent them from living life to the fullest and living up to your potentional without guilt. Combined with different modes of therapy to help you overcome addiction, trauma, grief and relationship issues.

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.

Are you ready to change your life for the better? The first step necessary to make a change in your life is asking for help. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it takes courage to not only seek change in life but to also ask for help. I understand through my own experiences the various challenges life has to offer. Therapy can help you gain control of your life in an effort to help you achieve your goals, develop a greater sense of self-awareness & self-esteem. Therapy can help to improve your overall well-being and quality of life . I offer Christian counseling for clients who would like to incorporate their faith.

I believe that to understand ourselves and our difficulties, we must explore those aspects of ourselves that are not fully known while looking for patterns of unhelpful behavior that we often repeat. We must then develop new ways of thinking and being. I realize that therapy in general can be confusing. It can be difficult to find the right therapy and therapist. My first goal in therapy is to help you understand the process of therapy and how we might work together. My hope is that you will not only find relief from your symptoms, but that you will continue to benefit after we finish therapy by having a more satisfying life .

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD or trauma? Do you struggle with focus, motivation or direction in your life ? Were you raised by abusive/narcissistic/neglectful parent(s); or is your current partner a narcissist? For couples, do you struggle to reconnect intimacy, communicate effectively, recover from an infidelity, or trauma? Do you carry unprocessed grief? Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild. My focus is to meet your therapy goals and to provide you tools to manage your symptoms and triggers, so you can live your best life .

I specialize in working with clients who are dealing with life challenges and transitions, those impacted by depression, anxiety, and mood disorders related to trauma. I also work with couples experiencing relationship distress, and clients experiencing family challenges. Additionally, I specialize in providing therapy to clients who work in the helping professions (healthcare, corrections, youth and family services, mental health services, etc.), who may have been impacted by vicarious trauma, or may be struggling through their own trauma-related challenges while striving to serve and support others.

Are you experiencing irritability? Are you feeling stuck? Do you need a break? Life can be overwhelming and underwhelming at times. It can be hard to muster the energy to progress in ways we desire. However, you can find relief and solutions to your mental health challenges with the proper assistance. Did you know a lot of our struggles can come from our automatic thoughts and habits? Let’s work together to break these habits and create new behaviors that help you achieve your goals and live a happier and more satisfying lifestyle.

**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.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Welcome, and congratulations on beginning (or furthering) your journey of growth and wellness! I am honored that you are considering me to help support you along the way. I believe that many struggles we face are the result of imbalances within fundamental aspects of our lives - physical, emotional, social, and/or spiritual. That is why I value a holistic approach to therapy. I use integrated, evidenced-based methods to help clients explore their lifestyle, relationships, career, life events, values, and goals so that the process of personal growth can begin and be fostered in a safe, calming environment.