Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Experiencing abuse from a partner can leave you feeling alone, confused, and trapped. Feeling like you don’t have the support of friends or family is one of the loneliest feelings on Earth. The only person you have in your corner is the same person that is causing you pain. You may even think for some reason you deserve to be mistreated; I can assure you that you do not. You are not alone and many others experience exactly what you are going through.

Feeling like your past experiences get in the way of having fulfilling relationships, staying present, or existing free from anxiety or depression can be scary and isolating; especially for those with marginalized identities. As dedicated as you may be to making positive change in your life, sometimes without the right help it can feel like nothing is working or like no improvement is sticking. These points of stuckness often try to drive us further from feeling encouraged or wanting to be vulnerable, but letting someone in who will treat your vulnerabilities with utmost care can be a life changing and growth inducing experience.

I work with patients that need mental health and drug addiction challenges in the area of psychotherapy needs.

Life can be full of challenges and making the decision to seek help is a big first step on your journey to wellness. Wellness is not an absence of problems, but it is a process that helps us become more aware and make choices for a healthy fulfilling life.

I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I'll work with you to set goals and the proper pacing of therapy. Therapy is a collaboration, as ultimately the power to change rests within you. I emphasize unconditional positive regard, respect, a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, individual strengths, and taking control over choices.

Life can be stressful! It takes courage to ask for help, but the personal rewards in doing so can be very fulfilling. In working together, I can help you gain understanding and control of your life, while assisting you in achieving your goals. Therapy can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more satisfying life.

There are so many reasons life is hard right now. We're all needing extra support and you deserve as many resources as possible. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, gender identity, sexuality, forms of oppression, etc, I can be a member of your support team. You may be looking for a therapist with a similar lived experience or just somebody you know has put in the work to educate themselves. Things might be feeling confusing, scary, frustrating, and overwhelming but you don't have to go it alone.

Brandy C. Manley, LCPC, LMHC Brandy C. Manley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2005. Brandy meets people where they are in their pain/discomfort and also sees pain and discomfort as an opportunity for growth. She is very eclectic in her approach and will work with you to create a treatment plan that is individualized for your specific situation. The therapeutic alliance is fragile, it takes time to collect history, build rapport, and work in tandem towards lasting change.

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you made it! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who enjoys working with children, teens, families, & young adults. My practice is focused on feeling at home within yourself & provides a safe place to explore the individual’s whole self through psychotherapy. I understand & honor that each client is unique & I strive to celebrate the uniqueness of each individual I work with. I enjoy working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, burn-out, difficulty coping, those who have experienced trauma, folks in the LGBTQIA+ community, & those exploring their gender or sexual based identity.

“You may not have signed up for a hero’s journey, but the second you fell down, got your butt kicked, suffered a disappointment, screwed up, or felt your heart break, it started. It doesn’t matter whether we are ready for an emotional adventure—hurt happens. And it happens to every single one of us. Without exception.” - Brene Brown

As your therapist, I can provide you with a dedicated space to explore and process your emotions, helping you gain clarity, understanding, and relief. By working through challenges, you can experience increased emotional resilience, improved self-regulation, and a greater sense of inner peace. Through therapy, I will help you develop and refine effective coping strategies to navigate life's stressors. Together, we will identify healthier ways of managing difficult emotions, handling conflicts, and responding to challenging situations.

I offer individual therapy to adults. I have many years of experience working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, vicarious trauma, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)

My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of strength and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be communicated with throughout the therapy process.

Do you feel you are at a crossroads in your life and don’t know what to do? Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed all the time? Do you feel like you can’t adequately manage everything you need to do? A lot of people continue to feel like they are constantly failing, no matter how much they accomplish, especially when going through major life transitions. Imagine feeling a sense of purpose, hope, and relief with the confidence knowing that you can trust your decisions.

Finding a therapist can be a daunting process. Many people aren’t sure how to find someone they can trust, or what to expect from therapy. I am committed to helping individuals and couples break cycles of emotional distress, improve their relationships and make lasting changes. I offer a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore and process patterns they may not even realize are holding them back, while also learning how to communicate in new, meaningful ways. This is an empowering process that leads to personal growth and the freedom to create and explore new possibilities.

Individuals come to therapy for a variety of reasons: coping with work/life balance, major life changes, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues to name a few. On top of dealing with every day life, I know finding a therapist can feel daunting, with that said, I’m proud of you for making it this far!

I am here to help you connect with your inner strengths and to know your own deepest wisdom. We all have an incredible capacity to heal and to meet whatever challenges show up in our lives. I bring deep compassion and skills from two and a half decades of helping clients with everything from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, acute trauma/PTSD, past abuse, dissociation, and OCD to marital/relationship problems, family issues, failure-to-launch, and intimacy issues. Together, we will partner to help you move forward into the life you are meant to be living.