Women's Issues Therapists in Annapolis, MD

Hello, I am passionate about wellness and helping others. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to work out their thoughts, process emotions, and find clarity. I specialize in women's issues , anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavior modification. I am fully committed to seeing progress in my clients. If you are motivated to see changes in yourself and progress in yourself, I believe I am the therapist for you!

Culturally-responsive therapy for everyone, everywhere. That’s my motto. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy—whether you’re looking for help navigating life’s challenges, improving your relationships, confronting unhelpful habits, or pursuing personal growth. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring treatment to meet the specific needs of each client while incorporating approaches supported by research.

I view my role as that of a guide because I truly believe that you know your needs, desires, and truth better than anyone else does. I have experience working with adults facing various needs including divorce, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, postpartum, relationship issues, and more.I utilize a variety of clinical skills including mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment (ACT), attachment, and humanistic. I've completed Postpartum and Perinatal trainings and love working with this population! Lastly, I'm fluent in French and Russian.

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou. I specialize in working with those who struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, enmeshment, infidelity, sexual abuse, betrayal trauma, and/or other forms of complex trauma and PTSD.

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.

Are you intellectually curious about personal growth? Let "change" be an intriguing adventure rather than an anxiety-producing threat. In your life experiences what has and hasn't worked for you? Triggers, symptoms of distress can become new ways of understanding what in your life needs a new focus. Knowing oneself more fully and making conscious choices equals more personal meaning. A great therapy experience involves jointly developing a trustworthy exploration of how feelings, thoughts, behaviors and interactions help or hurt your pursuit of a contented life with less self-doubt, fear of the unknown and personally determined lifelong growth.

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.

COUPLES-"Being in relationship is an important part of each of our lives." Are you experiencing difficulty right now, feeling disconnected and hopeless in your relationship? I work with couples teaching new ways to communicate and connect leading to a sense of fulfillment and intimacy in the relationship.I help to build stronger, healthier relationships for deeper levels of communication and friendship. INDIVIDUALS- I offer effective counseling treatment for anxiety, depression and feelings of loneliness. I provide a safe environment to look at your options. Benefits of therapy can help you feel less stressed and have more energy.

Have you been devastated by miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby? Are you struggling with perinatal or postpartum depression? Are you having a hard time with a subsequent pregnancy after a loss? Have you received a pregnancy diagnosis of a life-threatening illness. I assist parents with difficult decision making and counseling through a difficult journey. With any type of grief there are challenges, different grieving styles, and communication. I am honored to come alongside families at their most difficult times and help them find hope, establish goals, and help advocate for their wants, needs, and wishes.

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?

Are you struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life? Has your life become unrecognizable and you're wondering how the hell you got here? Have you been neglecting yourself to take care of those around you? Are you going through a major life change such as a breakup/divorce, career change, starting or growing your family, becoming an empty nester and having trouble adjusting? Do you constantly feel worried, on edge, nervous or anxious and don't know how to change it? Do you struggle to set boundaries and say no? Are you ready to let down some of your burden and make some impactful changes that server YOU?

I founded A Nourished Soul Therapy, LLC to provide a safe, judgement free space where your needs and challenges can be understood and addressed. My therapeutic orientation is holistic--working with body, mind and spirit. I use a variety of tools and techniques to help find balance, clarity, insight and vitality as we work through the challenges in your life. My experience as a Certified Mental Health Integrated Medicine Provider and Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, has been with diverse populations with a range of issues. I specialize in adolescents 12+, young adults, LGBTQ, military family life, and work life balance.

Free Consult- Click the website to the left or visit my website https://www.therapynow.info/booking to schedule your appointment. My specialties include relationship, marital, drugs, alcohol, trauma, depression, anxiety, or unresolved grief. We can work together, resolve your concerns and find a healthier you. Simply Book an Appointment Now and let's start your journey! Virtual appointments only are available. All appointments must be scheduled and paid for in advance on my website. Your consult fee will be waived after the appointment is made and confirmed. I look forward to our time together.

Carmen Getty, LCPC Carmen Getty is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who started practicing in 1990. She has a background in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Counseling, including Addiction Counseling and Substance Use Disorder. Carmen believes in a treatment approach that incudes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, and solution focus therapy among others.