Therapists in Annapolis, MD

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.

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.

IT STINKS IF YOU ARE READING THIS- because if life were going well, you probably would not be checking out therapists. If you are frustrated with your life, relationships or maybe even yourself, don't panic- we all get there sometimes. You might need help getting in touch with your heart, finding your voice or rediscovering longings that have gotten buried. I would love to help you reconnect with yourself, the people you love and the life you have so long desired.

Dr. Carol Robbins is a clinical psychologist who provides a specialty practice for all of your ADD needs with the expertise and compassion that you deserve. Are you tired of getting the run-around? Of being told that you are just stressed, depressed or anxious, but you know that there is more to it than that? Trust me to provide you with the consideration and understanding of a professional who has the clinical knowledge and the personal lived-experience of raising ADHD children and marrying an ADHD spouse. I care and I get it! Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan.

Taking the first step to improving your mental health is commendable. As your therapist, I am here to support you through life changes, everyday stressors, and past experiences. I believe each person is the author of their own life story. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space that allows you to share your life story and foster meaningful change. Together, we can open a new chapter of healing.

We are all unique individuals and bring so much to the world. My goal is to empower you to tap into your uniqueness and help you overcome any issues that might be causing you to not reach your full potential. Life can sometimes be quite difficult- I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance on your journey.

My ideal client is anyone who is seeking to make positive changes in their life. I am an active therapist who collaborates with my clients. I believe in research about "what works". I also believe it is my job as a therapist to adapt my approach based on the needs of each client. Given my extensive background in couples, family and parenting work, I bring a wholistic approach to working with my individual clients. I am compassionate, hard working, and determined to help you assess the root causes because I believe a good understanding of the problem leads to a good understanding of the solution!

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.

"There is the inside , there is the outside and then there is the bridge between the two." I work extensively with PTSD, addiction and trauma recovery. I have over 25 years of experience with EMDR. Panic attacks, addictions, nightmares and social phobia are also a large part of the work I do. I utilize emdr because talk therapy sometimes simply doesn't work.

In my practice, I work successfully with people suffering from depression and anxiety, grappling with life changes and decisions, and struggling in important relationships. My orientation strives to deepen insight and self-knowledge, identify entrenched and sometimes destructive patterns in life, draw on your inner strengths, and move towards greater fulfillment in yourself and your relationships. See my website for much more information about my background, experience, and orientation to therapy. There I also offer suggestions for how to go about finding a good therapist who is both skilled and a fit for you.

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.

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.

There is a common narrow perception of counseling. It is the place where you go when you've reached the end of your rope. When you can't make life work anymore. And you have reached your own personal end. And, you surrender, and say, I need help. I'm stuck. While this may be true, what is equally and more importantly true is that this point of surrender is actually just the beginning! Your own personal journey of becoming who you were truly meant to be and can be and are.

Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing sex therapist, hypnotherapist and an integrative holistic health provider. She decided to take a collaborative and alternative approach to healing by studying methods used in different cultures and regions in the world to heal with/without the use of pharmaceutical and became. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships.

I provide treatment for a variety of mental health problems with a specialty in anxiety, depression, and grief counseling. Other problems such as chronic stress, incessant worrying, low self-esteem, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders are also a major focus of my practice. Whether the problems that you are encountering are the result of a temporary stressor, or related to more long-term problems, therapy can help and I look forward to working with you.

Welcome! Many individuals experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress. I work with adolescents and adults using a client centered approach to develop the skills necessary to decrease symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. My specialty is treating ADHD for adolescents and adults and abuse survivors. Treating the mind also includes treating the brain and the body. I have over 20 years experience in fitness and nutrition that can be brought into the treatment process for a more holistic approach to healing.

Has your teenager been struggling with anxiety, depression, a negative past experience or stress related to school? Have you felt overwhelmed, discouraged or frustrated while trying to cope with the demands of raising a teenager? Has it seemed as though you've tried all you can and you still don't have the answers? Do you feel out of options or as though you don't know what to do anymore?

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.