Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Annapolis, MD

As we navigate daily life sometimes we come across rough waters that overwhelm us, leaving us feeling adrift, without direction or purpose, even stranded and alone. Finding the "right" direction can be petrifying! In both my professional and private life, I've learned that getting support is integral to finding our way again. I am passionate about helping adults and couples learn new skills, uncover new perspectives, connect with a source of strength, and choose a more authentic path. Idea clients include caregiver burnout, young adult transition, parenting and Adult ADHD.

Ideal clients are those who want to be the experts of their experiences and view therapy as a collaborative approach. I work with clients who are ready to begin their journey around their trauma work. I've found EMDR to be a critical component to integrative trauma treatment. These clients might be ready to see a reduction in symptoms! I also enjoy working with clients who are feeling stuck in life, perhaps by their anxiety or depression. I have experience working with teens, substance use and veterans.

“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.

Taking a step towards healing can be daunting! I aim to provide an authentic therapeutic space throughout the client’s journey. I am passionate about helping clients heal from past experiences, as well as current stressors and other obstacles. I support clients in discovering their true self to best validate their needs, goals, and values. I also encourage clients to engage in mindfulness exercises, yoga, journaling, and other practices to increase grounding, resilience, and enhance the client’s overall well-being.

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. ​

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.

You are ready to make the shift. You have been searching for the right fit, someone who you can trust to walk that journey with you. When it comes to finding a therapist, you want someone that will meet you where you are and help you make the changes you’ve been craving. I imagine you're looking to get unstuck, obtain greater clarity, find healing, improve your relationships with self/others, and empower yourself with tools to live a more fulfilled life.

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.

*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.

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.

Jill has over fifteen years of experience as an Art Psychotherapist and is certified by the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the American Art Therapy Association. In addition to maintaining private clinical practices in Annapolis, MD, and Charlottesville, VA, As a therapist, Jill provides support and tools to individuals, groups and families who are interested in transforming their lives and relationships. Jill believes that every person carries within him/herself the capacity for healing and that her role is to help them access this wisdom. Jill has also worked with executive teams throughout the United States to implement cultural change.

I serve clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD/ADD, depression, self-esteem, and suicidal thoughts. Artistic talent is not needed for Art Therapy. Sometimes, feelings are just hard to put into words, so creating art helps people identify and share how they feel. My theoretical views are based off of Cognitive Behavioral Theory in which our thoughts, emotions and behaviors have a cyclical effect on each other. In order to change our behavior, we must first learn how our thoughts affect our emotions and vice versa.

Are you struggling with stress, anxious feelings, worrisome thoughts, uncomfortable emotions? Are you having trouble genuinely smiling and enjoying your life? And now, you find yourself looking for a therapist. You don't need to go through life with these struggles. As long as you want to make life better, it is doable. Be encouraged. I've seen such changes in my clients and, for them, it all started by looking for a therapist. So, find yourself a therapist and get started on the kind of changes that makes life fuller and richer. If you are considering me - Let's talk. I offer a Free 15 minute consultation.

While anxiety is a normal reaction to life's stressors, at some point it can lead to depression and helplessness. I work with individuals who experience anxiety, panic disorder and phobias, depression, stress/anger management issues, PTSD, grief, and end of life issues. Grief manifests itself in various ways from sadness to physical illness. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who can assist you through many of life's transitions including the loss of a loved one or depression/anxiety from caring for a loved one with a terminal illness or debilitating disease.

I work with individuals to develop tools to manage times of transition. Usually, it is from these uncomfortable times in life that tremendous growth occurs. Together we will discover strategies to manage and move beyond your discomfort with increased self-awareness. The bottom line is that this is your journey, and I am humbled to walk with you during this time of self-discovery. Ideal clients for me include young adults in life transitions, relationships, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

Debra Ament is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) and certified Life Coach providing experiential and mindfulness based walking therapy, as well as teletherapy, located in the greater Annapolis area. Walking therapy is a joy! Sessions can address recovery, addictions, co-occurring issues, behavioral health, family systems, life transitions and life coaching. Life Coaching methods and walking therapy are ways to approach therapy to encourage meaningful healing and change. Techniques range from the more traditional cognitive behavioral and solution focused coaching to mindfulness and meditation practices. Debra creates space for all clients to explore and grow to become their most authentic self.

Our therapy practice embodies a variety of niches and areas of focus. Ideal client's for Lotus Psychotherapy are folks who are motivated to change and value the process of self awareness. We work with tweens, couples, and adults who might be struggling with a multitude of stressors, feelings and barriers. As a collective practice, we have experience with addiction, postpartum, adolescent behaviors, depression, trauma work, grief and anxiety.

You are not a drop in the ocean, You are the entire ocean, in a drop (Rumi). Despite the serious nature of issues that lead many individuals to seek counseling, my sessions are creative and collaborative, fostering hope and compassion.

Loving well and living fully - learning to live with changes in our lives with grace, wisdom and compassion - is what most of us wish for. And yet, the struggles of everyday life leave many of us feeling fearful, worried or sad and sometimes disconnected or alone. One valuable way to discover how to draw on your natural resilience to meet the challenges of life is to participate in psychotherapy. Therapy is an active partnership - where both people are listening and exploring, investigating and discovering those parts of your life that are causing suffering and difficulties - and then finding the ways to heal those places.