Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Annapolis, MD

Adulting can feel like walking alone on an endless bridge. You don't have to go it alone! I offer help for young adults, ages 18-35, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma and grief and discovering your unique identity. I help clients with mind/body/spirit connection as well. I am committed to affirming identities for all folks. I 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 believe that a respectful, supportive, collaborative, relationship, free from judgement is important for deeper healing. My approach is warm & creative. I use traditional psychotherapy and adjunctive therapies to work from the inside out - allowing one to resolve deep-rooted, underlying issues. I am skilled and Certified in Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR ,and Sex Therapy. Together, we work towards freeing you from the pain of anxiety, Depression, PTSD, sexual disorders and eating struggles. Self-understanding with resolution can allow choice. I welcome the opportunity to be part of your journey to a freer life.

The Collective Healing Center is an evidence-based private practice that provides trauma-informed mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinical staff is especially trained to work in individual, couples, or family therapy formats. We specialize in the areas of children and families, trauma, attachment disruptions, perinatal and postpartum mental health, life transitions, gender diversity, and sexual orientation. Our clinicians have ample familiarity with trauma-related issues and symptoms such as self-injury, dissociation, eating concerns, grief and sexual behaviors.

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.

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.

Making the decision to prioritize yourself is a brave one! Enduring life's stressors is often not an easy task and many people feel they have to navigate this alone. Through my work, I aim to help clients on their path towards awareness, healing, and growth. From managing symptoms, increasing self confidence, navigating a change, learning to prioritize self care, or needing a listening ear, I am here to support you.

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.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or coming back to it again, having the right support can make a world of difference. I see therapy as a collaborative process centering around empathy, warmth, and acceptance. You may be an adventurer, a free spirit, or a deep intuitive thinker— I understand the high highs and low lows that can occur in highly sensitive and curious minds. I am passionate about helping neurodivergent adults in times of transition, burnout, and overwhelm to find balance and navigate life’s hurdles.

Anxiety tells us things will most likely go wrong AND makes us underestimate our ability to cope with challenging situations. Symptoms - worry, planning, avoiding, maybe even giving up - may have developed to protect you from harm but they got too strong and now they're holding you back. Therapy can increase your confidence and make your beliefs and your actions line up so that you are living a life in line with your values: one where you can find meaning and contentment rather than waiting for the next thing to go wrong; and one where you can connect with other people with a settled sense of yourself.

Therapy is becoming more and more common to help individuals find a balance in their personal and professional lives. Many people are looking for therapist who are relatable, makes them feel safe, and validate their feelings. Additionally due to my cultural background, I offer services for people who are struggling with assimilating to American culture. I am currently accepting new clients.

Lauren Pantoulis, LCPC is a Certified Specialist in ADHD and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy for children and adults. She earned her M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and M.S. Counseling Psychology from Loyola University.

I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that clients can reflect their own process and progress in therapy.

Hello, my name is Joani Gammill. Thank you for taking the brave step of looking for help. I am called when you have a loved one that needs help for an addiction, whether that be a substance like alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs or a process addiction like gambling, but is resistant to getting the treatment they need. As a former RN, I have worked for seven years in an alcohol and drug rehab before doing interventions. I have doing loving, respectful interventions for 15 years now. My fees for the industry are the lowest you will find. Reach out and call me at (443)-926-4519.

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.

I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.

Does your life feel chaotic and overwhelming? Together we can work to identify ways to reduce these feelings and achieve your goals. If you are a professional or student who is finding yourself overthinking, unorganized, overwhelmed, anxious or lonely we will likely work well together. Together we can find ways for you to feel more confident and energized in business, academic and social situations. We can identify your goals and make a plan to get there. Tackling these things can be very challenging so I try to make sure we also include some humor and as well as hard work.

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.