Therapists in Baltimore, MD

I work with adults of any age, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Together we address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and career challenges, and self-image and self-worth. Often there are deeper and more long-standing issues stemming from early life experiences. I specialize in helping people to connect with the unconscious script they are enacting, which is often in contradiction to their stated desires for their lives. To read more about my approach please visit my website at "www.drlaurajune.com"

NOTE: I am available to start seeing new clients again starting October, 2022! Welcome! Being on this page means you are taking the first step toward making life better for yourself. I am here to provide a safe and trusting therapeutic environment to work together in achieving what "better" looks like for YOU. I work with adults 18+ dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, stress, anger, & relationship issues. I also have particular specialties working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Mild ID.

If you are looking for a therapist, then you have identified that there may be some area in your life that you are not satisfied with. Maybe you are seeking a change in your relationships, in your career, or in how you feel? I believe that psychotherapy should be a safe and comfortable place for you to explore what changes you would like to engage in to lead a more satisfying and happy life. My role is to help you through that process in a collaborative way, by providing support, increasing your insight, and teaching you new skills.

*Not accepting new patients at this time.* Since I was a child, I always knew that I was called to be in the helping field. I followed my passion and began teaching 10 years ago after graduating from Hampton University. While teaching, I earned my master's degree from Johns Hopkins University in Counseling. After years of teaching, leading an education department, and School Counseling, I transitioned into my role as a Mental Health Therapist.

Welcome! I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults coping with anxiety, depression and/or other behavioral difficulties related to life transitions including but not limited to divorce, out of home placement, grief and loss. I work closely with families and focus on the importance of relationships, building self worth and creating/maintaining peace at home. Caregiver involvement is essential in my work with children. I provide parents and/or caregivers with skills to utilize at home as well as provide insight and a better understanding of what your child may be experiencing.

People often come to therapy when they are seeking relief from mental or emotional pain. I believe much of this inner pain comes from the methods we learn throughout our life to protect us from troubling thoughts and emotions, as well as from the difficulties in our environment. In psychotherapy, deep and lasting healing occurs when we develop awareness into the nature of our thinking and feeling, how they are shaped by experience, and the important functions they serve in the ways we manage our lives.

I feel that therapy can be a wonderful resource to help you cope with and heal from life's challenges. Understanding how your life experiences have led to relationship and behavior patterns can help you make lasting changes and lead a more fulfilling life. I work hard to create a safe environment and partnership with clients to facilitate personal growth. I utilize an integrative therapy model to create a personalized approach for each individual I work with. I also provide consultation.

The focus of my practice is working with those with stress, depression, self-esteem issues, or traumatic events such as sexual abuse, death, cumulative trauma or PTSD. I have years of experience working with general clients, emergency first responders, and college age students. I am also a Crisis Counselor and have studied under the mentorship of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. I'm trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice. EMDR assists those with traumatic memories and PTSD to process past events.

My qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a credential as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have over 20 years experience working in the substance abuse/addiction and mental health field. My therapeutic approach is integrative and individualized to meet the needs and goals of my clients. I believe that in order to effectively treat a client, you have to use techniques that would be specific and tailored to the individual I am helping. This will help you to successfully manage emotions and circumstances that feel overwhelming.

Whether it is a codependent relationship, healing from trauma, a major illness, the loss of a loved one or you're not quite sure what "it" is yet, I can support you in gaining a deeper sense of wholeness and well-being. My starting point for all of my work is simple: you matter. Your story matters, your experience matters, your desire to heal, grow, and thrive matters. In all of our lives there are times where we need help making sense of our stories and experiences and I am here to journey with you in that process. I look forward to connecting with you!

If you could use some help managing a change, communicating with your partner, coping with a loss or just finding a way to bring more happiness into your life, I would be glad to speak with you. Together we will identify and shift the patterns and coping methods that prevent you from feeling truly satisfied with your life. We will spend our time decreasing blind spots to insight and turning that newfound knowledge into meaningful change.

ZAMA's clinicians will work with you to treat an array of obstacles, such as: Anxiety Disorders and Stress, Depression, Codependency, and Coping with Life Changes. Find out more about ZAMA at ZamaHealth.com

Finding a place we can trust to tell our stories is essential to finding a path to healing, recovery, and transformation. Therefore, it is essential to find someone that can help you reach your potential to transform your life. We all are born with an innate capacity to develop happy and healthy lives. However, sometimes life experiences such as hurts and traumas can interfere with our development and we may become unhappy or unsatisfied with our lives and adopt self-defeating thinking and behavioral patterns.

Being a new mom or dad can feel so overwhelming, exhausting and confusing. You might be having intrusive thoughts that terrify you, anxiety that is disrupting your sleep and secretly feeling like you made a huge mistake being a parent. You may be processing a loss and feel invalidated or isolated. Know that you won't always feel this way. Our time together will be spent exploring who you want to be, both as a person and as a parent, and taking actionable steps towards the new integrated you. You are not alone, you are worthy of support.

*My schedule is full so I am not taking new patients at this time* As a licensed psychologist since 1991, I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, eating/body image concerns, parenting issues, and other women's issues. Many people I work with are going through periods of transition, searching for more meaningful relationships, and yearning to have a healthier level of self-acceptance. I use a holistic, integrative, and multiculturally-informed framework to understand the myriad, complex factors that result in emotional distress, physical symptoms, and school, work, or relationship problems.

Feeling like you struggle to be authentic due to various forms of oppression? I want to help each client unconditionally accept themselves with the use of empathy and understanding in the therapy session. I am not the expert on your story, but rather a co-collaborator and support for your healing. If you are looking to unpack historical or racial trauma I am a safe space for that, as I rely heavily on feminist principles and analyzing the ways marginalization may leave us feeling powerless. I am also a queer affirming provider and have worked with numerous trans and non-binary clients.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience providing direct care in the field of mental health including inpatient, outpatient, day programs, emergency room crisis intervention, and private practice. I've also worked in Correctional Treatment facilities and outpatient substance abuse clinics. I enjoy working with young adults as well as those going through periods of change or adjustment in their lives. Frequency of visits depends entirely on the needs and desires of the client.

Finding the right psychotherapist can be challenging. It may be uncomfortable to schedule an initial session without obtaining a sense of what the therapist is like. Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have about this process or psychotherapy in general. I'd be delighted to help. I'm formally trained in Individual and Couples Psychotherapy, Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment, and Behavioral Medicine (Mind-Body). Psychotherapeutic treatment of disorders related to Anxiety (including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic, Phobias) Depression, Trauma, and Substance Abuse. Specific emphasis in couples and issues related to intimacy. Trained in Divorce Mediation.

I believe in an eclectic approach to treatment and use a myriad of treatment modalities to address client concerns. I am especially interested in the following areas, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, women’s mental health, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I believe that therapy is for everyone and treatment is not only for times of crisis but can be a conduit for working through the everyday stressors that we all face. My goal is to help you to identify healthy goals and how to navigate the path to achieving those goals.