Therapists in Baltimore, MD

We are living through a time that not one of us were prepared for. Our mental, physical, social and emotional health have been affected, Your story is all you have in this life, every chapter, every verse is a part of who you are and where you have been. Whether it’s good, bad or indifferent, your story is what made you into the person who you are today. We all have a story, and we are all striving to be the best version of ourselves. Therapy can help you understand , filter, change, navigate and accept all the parts of your story, Therapy can provide a safe place to help you edit and write the next chapter in your story.

Dr.. Shokek is a psychologist with expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, dissociation, and depression. She has been practicing psychotherapy for twenty years and has been in private practice in Towson since 2014. She completed two year-long predoctoral internships: The first in inpatient eating disorders, the second in college counseling. After earning her doctorate from Widener University's Institute for Graduate Clinical Psych, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt's Trauma D/Os Program. She has worked extensively with college students and mental health professionals.

Congratulations on taking this important step in your life! It takes courage to ask for help. Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety for the future? Do you often feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, exhausted from running but don’t know how to get off? Are you concerned about your use of substances? Have you lost connection with your true self who is excited to experience the world? You are not alone, though it may often feel like it. I understand and I believe I can help! Whether it's substance use, trauma, anxiety, chronic health concerns, or a combination of issues, we can build an plan of action and acceptance.

I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.

When human beings experience various forms of traumas or extreme life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. What interest me into the mental health field initially, was that anxiety and depression was prevalent in my family. I wanted to understand and become more knowledgeable about the mental health issues my family suffered. It became my mission to help others moving forward, to recover from anxiety and depression. My desire became to help my clients not only recover from anxiety and depression, but to become the greatest version of theirselves.

I believe in the inseparable aspects of mental wellness and healthy lifestyle changes as each complements the other. We offer a blend of therapeutic services aimed at integrating mental health techniques with lifestyle changes. I work with parents with children with behavioral problems and attend EIP meetings to support parents. The program offers medication management.

My client's needs are my priority. I partner with you to find the best possible way to approach treatment and progress. I listen and hear you, in order to customize a person-centered treatment plan - our sessions will be tailored towards your individual needs

Please Note - We have providers who have availability to provide evening and weekend appointments. Intentional Healing Space, LLC is a wellness program focused on empowering individuals along the journey of restorative living. We specialize in helping individuals to align mind, body, heart and spirit through a holistic approach that utilizes psychotherapy, reiki, yoga, aromatherapy, and counseling. It is our intention to help restore balance. COVID-19 update: We have re-opened our space on a hybrid model to safely accommodate in person services as well as teletherapy sessions. Please call office for more information.

Shashana Carter is a LCSWC. She has 15 years of training and experience with Individuals, families, and groups. Mrs. Carter has worked in professional settings such as the Department of Probation; Adult services, Department of Social Services, Opioid Maintenance treatment centers, and Outpatient Mental Health Services. Working in Mental Health Services for several years has given her a strong sense of dedication and commitment to her client’s. Mrs. Carter works to enhance, change and positively impact client’s daily well being and functioning through Psychological assessment, active listening, problem identification, CBT.

I'm Michael Librie, Psy.D, LCSW-C, LICSW. I'm a Psychotherapist with over 35 years experience, qualified to provide integrative psychotherapy, combining techniques from various therapeutic schools to suit the needs of the client. I am delivering therapy virtually at this time in Maryland, Washington, DC and North Carolina. My approach combines traditional dynamic psychotherapy with awareness and internal inquiry processes. I partner with you to help guide you to focus inward so that you may experience your core self, listen to your soul and find your personal truth.

Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS REMOTELY AND IN PERSON: I've practiced psychotherapy for over 40 years, and during that time also taught psychiatric residents at Johns Hopkins Medical School. My areas of specialization are bipolar type 2 and borderline personality disorder. I've also worked with many entrepreneurs since the publication of my book, The Hypomanic Edge: The Link Between (a Little) Craziness and (a Lot of ) Success in America.

Feeling unheard, confused, and alone? These emotions are overwhelming. I am here to support you in processing and identifying triggers, as well as developing effective ways to cope with them.

My ideal client will seek assistance in transitioning from current and past negative experiences that may be impacting your ability to move on without the pains and uncontrollable symptoms of emotional distress. Is mental illness preventing you from enjoying healthy living and causing self defeating thoughts and patterns of poor mental health functioning. ? Call now , help is available. You don’t have to face life alone.

Elad is an ANCC board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with Masters as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Ohio University. Before pursuing her master's in Nursing, Elad worked as a Registered Nurse for over seven years in different healthcare departments, including psychiatric units as a way to broaden her knowledge and ability to offer care to her patients in a holistic manner. In that light, she developed more compassion and empathy for her patients suffering from mental health problems as she understood their concerns and how they were perceived by friends, family, and society.

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I really enjoy helping individuals who are at varying stages in their life. This allows me to be creative in the orientation, approach and interventions. My area of expertise is dual-diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This is very common among people seeking help and allows for many avenues and paths toward a positive change.

As a practicing therapist and former therapy client, I understand how difficult it can be to move forward when you feel stuck or struggling against what seems impossible to recover from or manage. I firmly believe that each of us has the ability to meet and even surpass our own expectations of what is possible for us to overcome, regardless of how dire the circumstances may seem. You are the expert on your own life and my role is to help you become a more confident expert. As a result, I work best with clients who are prepared to be active and committed to therapy in order to be more successful in their everyday lives.

Breathe.Hold. Exhale. Repeat. Welcome as I assist you to thrive authentically in your environment where healing is not just a process, but a journey tailored to your unique needs. Embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and well-being, where your path to healing is met with compassionate understanding and tailored support is met. With an established history of achievement in outpatient mental health treatment, I am dedicated to guiding your healing journey as I welcome a wealth of experience from my clinical work across all age groups and diverse settings, integrally blending clinical and medical approaches.