Therapists in Arnold, MD

I am a psychotherapist and a marriage and family therapist in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland. I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical and am designated as a Clinical Member and an Approved Supervisor by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. My practice includes Couple, Family and Individual Psychotherapy including relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, anger, couple issues, sexual issues, separation and divorce issues, life transitions, grief and loss issues, mid-life issues, child and teen issues, and dysfunctional family issues. In addition I teach and train couple therapists in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) for Couples.

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If you are feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy thought patterns, plagued by the stress of strained relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by a change in your life, I would love to help you begin to increase your ability to cope and adapt to all that life has thrown at you. I genuinely enjoy building a trusting and friendly relationship with my clients. Our work together may look like taking time to process feelings, confronting difficult issues, and learning new, productive ways of handling life's many curveballs. The power of taking time for yourself and feeling heard by another person is often underestimated.

You may feel overwhelmed by stress, or struggling with anxiety and depression. Maybe you are dealing with family difficulties or parenting challenges. Or like most of us, you are having trouble making time for yourself. I would love to help you let go of stress and anxiety, overcome the pain of trauma and depression, and navigate family difficulties. Maybe you know you need help, but don't know exactly what's wrong or what you want. Thats ok! You are ready to make a positive change. In our sessions, you'll create the life you have always wanted to live.

It's painful to be depressed and anxious. You've tried everything and can't seem to shake it. That's when you know it's time to get professional help.

Are you a performing artist and/or an athlete weighed down by life and its challenges? You know there's more inside you - music, lyrics, creativity, athletic and rhythmic expression - but your mind is busy or your body physically paused? All-county/-district, all-metro, or all-state athletes can experience social-emotional challenges. Similarly, lyricists or writers can experience creative blocks and singers and dancers cope with performance anxiety. Even bands, groups, and teams can experience interpersonal conflict.

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?

Usually, when we're facing challenges that feel overwhelming, we crave understanding and acceptance...someone who will listen, provide support and stand side by side with us as we navigate our way through murky waters. We also long for relief from whatever is causing us pain - from harmful behaviors or confusing situations to emotions or thoughts that feel out of control. We want to feel better and to be free - free to take pleasure in the joys and triumphs of our lives and free to live our lives with the confidence that we have the tools and resources to cope with whatever pain may appear.

When struggling with challenges in life, often making the initial appointment is the biggest step. Being vulnerable to someone takes strength and courage. Take the first step and discover how to make positive change happen. Together we can find a way to navigate life's complexities. I would enjoy helping you discover your potential as we walk through challenging life circumstances.

Living our best life is what most of us strive for every day. But sometimes life circumstances, relationships, trauma, depression, or anxiety can get in the way of that. My passion is helping people work through the barriers by setting small goals so that step by step we can work through whatever you have felt has been holding you back from living YOUR best life.

I utilize an array of approaches and offer tools that can help address current concerns. Additionally, this allows for us to explore the roots of life's challenges. I see our relationship as a dyad of mutual trust that serves as the vessel for our work. Using an attachment framework, informed by my fellowship at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy + Psychoanalysis (ICP+P), I hope to bring a sense of safety, connection, compassion, and acceptance. At your pace, we can direct our focus to integrate mind-body techniques. This is to offer relief and learn more about yourself.

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.

In today’s world, feeling chronically stressed, anxious, worried, and afraid of catastrophe seem to be a normal way of life for many of us; it may seem as if we have no choice or power to be any other way. But my years of training and experience tells me this is not the case. There is a way to create a sense of inner calm; to increase focus, attention, and concentration; to reduce stress; better regulate strong emotions; to cultivate greater self-compassion toward yourself and others; and to decrease or even eliminate unhealthy levels of anxiety and depression.

Hi! I am an experienced clinician that has focused my career on emotional health. I am person-focused meaning I will spend the time necessary to get to know you and what you are wanting to focus on and change. I practice under the fundamental knowledge and research that emotions are important and necessary as they are communicating needs that are not being met in a person's life. Our job together will be to discover what your emotions are communicating as well as how to get into routine practice of taking care of your overall health. I love my work and look forward to working with you!