Neuro-Linguistic (NLP) Therapists in Baltimore, MD
You've been dieting for decades but can't stop obsessing about food. You're exhausted from performing "normal" while secretly drowning. You're the ADHD parent masking all day, or you just got your autism diagnosis at 35 and everything finally makes sense. You're done with therapists who don't get neurodivergence or eating disorder complexity. You want someone who won't judge your beautiful mess, will lovingly call out your patterns, and actually gets what it's like when your brain feels like too much. You're ready to stop just surviving and start thriving - authentically, unapologetically you.
You've been dieting for decades but can't stop obsessing about food. You're exhausted from performing "normal" while secretly drowning. You're the ADHD parent masking all day, or you just got your autism diagnosis at 35 and everything finally makes sense. You're done with therapists who don't get neurodivergence or eating disorder complexity. You want someone who won't judge your beautiful mess, will lovingly call out your patterns, and actually gets what it's like when your brain feels like too much. You're ready to stop just surviving and start thriving - authentically, unapologetically you.
I am an empathic and effective therapist skilled in providing individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. With care for each client, I personalize therapy to specific client goals and needs. My areas of expertise include the treatment of stress, worry, and anxiety, as well as mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, anger management, and interpersonal difficulties. I have been trained in the treatment of grief, loss, and bereavement; parent education; school-based interventions; and the application of the Transtheoretical Model with the use of Stages of Change.
I am an empathic and effective therapist skilled in providing individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. With care for each client, I personalize therapy to specific client goals and needs. My areas of expertise include the treatment of stress, worry, and anxiety, as well as mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, anger management, and interpersonal difficulties. I have been trained in the treatment of grief, loss, and bereavement; parent education; school-based interventions; and the application of the Transtheoretical Model with the use of Stages of Change.
The assumptions we hold about our realities are usually helpful...until they're not. When we have problems, emotional or otherwise, I believe it's because something does not fit within those parameters, does not follow these assumptions. If you're feeling ineffective, impotent, or inadequate, it is usually due to holding onto assumptions that are no longer useful. I employ a cognitive approach to help you create a new reality, a new context, wherein these problems can no longer exist. However, I base my practice on your personal needs; reaching your goals my primary focus, so every session and patient is different.
The assumptions we hold about our realities are usually helpful...until they're not. When we have problems, emotional or otherwise, I believe it's because something does not fit within those parameters, does not follow these assumptions. If you're feeling ineffective, impotent, or inadequate, it is usually due to holding onto assumptions that are no longer useful. I employ a cognitive approach to help you create a new reality, a new context, wherein these problems can no longer exist. However, I base my practice on your personal needs; reaching your goals my primary focus, so every session and patient is different.
Sometimes we can struggle with emotions or behaviors that bother us, and we think to ourselves, "Why can't I just deal with it?". Somehow, we feel worse now, because in addition to having feelings that bother us, we're judging ourselves negatively. If this sounds like you, I would like to help you tap into your inner wisdom and get in touch with what is really going on for you in a way that is free of judgment and liberates you to decide how to be the best version of yourself.
Sometimes we can struggle with emotions or behaviors that bother us, and we think to ourselves, "Why can't I just deal with it?". Somehow, we feel worse now, because in addition to having feelings that bother us, we're judging ourselves negatively. If this sounds like you, I would like to help you tap into your inner wisdom and get in touch with what is really going on for you in a way that is free of judgment and liberates you to decide how to be the best version of yourself.
If you are seeking help for depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders, or emotional dysregulation, my collaborative and skilled care uncovers root issues to build resilience and restore balance in your life.
If you are seeking help for depression, stress, trauma, mood disorders, or emotional dysregulation, my collaborative and skilled care uncovers root issues to build resilience and restore balance in your life.
My clients are often thoughtful professionals who are driven, reflective, and emotionally attuned. Still, many of them find themselves stuck: overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, even after years of personal growth. I work with both individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress through a blend of existential therapy, ACT, and mind-body approaches such as hypnosis. I've completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2, and I integrate its principles combined with attachment theory to help partners communicate with greater clarity, emotional honesty, and compassion.
My clients are often thoughtful professionals who are driven, reflective, and emotionally attuned. Still, many of them find themselves stuck: overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, even after years of personal growth. I work with both individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress through a blend of existential therapy, ACT, and mind-body approaches such as hypnosis. I've completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2, and I integrate its principles combined with attachment theory to help partners communicate with greater clarity, emotional honesty, and compassion.
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of becoming a resource in thousands of people’s lives, which is a responsibility I hold with deep reverence. I approach each individual with profound respect for their unique layers and complexities, and I consider it a sacred process to gently witness and support their unfolding. This work has also been a mirror for my own growth, both spiritually and psychodynamically. Because of this, I understand that healing is not a quick fix, but a commitment. I’m passionate about helping people shift from patterns of limited thinking into a state of greater empowerment and self-compassion.
For over 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of becoming a resource in thousands of people’s lives, which is a responsibility I hold with deep reverence. I approach each individual with profound respect for their unique layers and complexities, and I consider it a sacred process to gently witness and support their unfolding. This work has also been a mirror for my own growth, both spiritually and psychodynamically. Because of this, I understand that healing is not a quick fix, but a commitment. I’m passionate about helping people shift from patterns of limited thinking into a state of greater empowerment and self-compassion.
On a mission to uplift and foster positive change in 1 BILLION people by Fall 2027! Are you stuck in destructive behavior, confusion, fear or frustration? What if your best life is waiting for you, just beyond your reach? Do you feel like you are taking one step forward and two steps back? Are you sick of it? I can help you get to where you want to go! Experience the joy of my unique blend of hypnotherapy and life coaching. Reach for your best life and make it last!
On a mission to uplift and foster positive change in 1 BILLION people by Fall 2027! Are you stuck in destructive behavior, confusion, fear or frustration? What if your best life is waiting for you, just beyond your reach? Do you feel like you are taking one step forward and two steps back? Are you sick of it? I can help you get to where you want to go! Experience the joy of my unique blend of hypnotherapy and life coaching. Reach for your best life and make it last!
Allow me to embark on this journey to help you heal from the inside out. Together we can get to the root of trauma and addiction, so that you can transcend your experiences and grow in the direction of your goals. Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology. We must heal these wounds or we end up reenacting them in our individual, family and community relationships. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold space for you to do your work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Allow me to embark on this journey to help you heal from the inside out. Together we can get to the root of trauma and addiction, so that you can transcend your experiences and grow in the direction of your goals. Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology. We must heal these wounds or we end up reenacting them in our individual, family and community relationships. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold space for you to do your work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
All psychological issues are ultimately existential in origin, entailing a confrontation with death, loss, meaning, purpose and value. All that we do (knowingly or unknowingly) is dedicated to deciphering these daunting and irrepressible demands of existence. Few are successful in resolving or even clearly conceptualizing these existential issues and their minds inevitably descend into despair, depression and anxiety. Some seek to assuage their suffering with psychoactive substances (illicit and licit) and this leads only to addiction and abdication of autonomy over one's authentic self. My System offers a solution.
If you have you been upset about your life or relationship, you just may feel better sooner than you ever thought you would. I can help you reduce the emotional pain while increasing your confidence at the same time. I have been referred to as a "no-holds-barred life changer." I use Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and EFT as tools to speed up your growth process. When you walk in my office you are a person not just one of my clients. We will find out what your specific needs are and then match the best treatment for you. I am licensed in both Maryland and California. www.drdeborahcooper.com
If you have you been upset about your life or relationship, you just may feel better sooner than you ever thought you would. I can help you reduce the emotional pain while increasing your confidence at the same time. I have been referred to as a "no-holds-barred life changer." I use Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and EFT as tools to speed up your growth process. When you walk in my office you are a person not just one of my clients. We will find out what your specific needs are and then match the best treatment for you. I am licensed in both Maryland and California. www.drdeborahcooper.com
Sunrise Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi! My name is Alexandra Rubin. I am here to help you reconnect to a healthier version of yourself so you could deal with life’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Implementing such evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques like EMDR or Listening Therapy (SSP) can help you loosen the grip of your past or your recent trauma so you could focus on recovery. Together we will establish a healthy therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Feeling seen, heard, and understood will allow you to confront your pain, gain new insights into your challenges, and discover the resilience within yourself.
Hi! My name is Alexandra Rubin. I am here to help you reconnect to a healthier version of yourself so you could deal with life’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed. Implementing such evidence-based and trauma-focused techniques like EMDR or Listening Therapy (SSP) can help you loosen the grip of your past or your recent trauma so you could focus on recovery. Together we will establish a healthy therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Feeling seen, heard, and understood will allow you to confront your pain, gain new insights into your challenges, and discover the resilience within yourself.
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Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or family challenges start to take over. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and discover practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and in control of your life.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, ADHD, depression, or family challenges start to take over. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, sort through what’s happening, and discover practical tools for lasting change. Together, we’ll focus on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, and helping you feel more confident and in control of your life.
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Dual trained in clinical psychology and I/O psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma & live fulfilled lives with love & hope. You may be struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, amidst a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness or, caretaking a loved one with mental illness. You may want to talk through your experiences or to strategize. This may be exactly what you need to make that world of difference.
Dual trained in clinical psychology and I/O psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma & live fulfilled lives with love & hope. You may be struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, amidst a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness or, caretaking a loved one with mental illness. You may want to talk through your experiences or to strategize. This may be exactly what you need to make that world of difference.
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Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and like your true potential is constantly being sabotaged? I understand that living with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic stress often feels like a constant uphill battle. You might struggle with the executive functions needed for focus and organization, or perhaps it's the impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that derail your deadlines and relationships. The stress can leave you feeling deeply underestimated. Together, we will fuse evidence-based therapy with Stoic wisdom to build practical, custom strategies. You can take back your time, strengthen relationships, and unlock your true capabilities!
Feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and like your true potential is constantly being sabotaged? I understand that living with ADHD, anxiety, or chronic stress often feels like a constant uphill battle. You might struggle with the executive functions needed for focus and organization, or perhaps it's the impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that derail your deadlines and relationships. The stress can leave you feeling deeply underestimated. Together, we will fuse evidence-based therapy with Stoic wisdom to build practical, custom strategies. You can take back your time, strengthen relationships, and unlock your true capabilities!
My ideal clients are adults navigating the complex emotional terrain of chronic illness and health challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, grief over lost capabilities, and difficulties adjusting to a new normal. Many feel isolated or misunderstood by those who haven't experienced chronic health issues. They seek a space to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and find meaning despite physical limitations. Their goals typically include reducing distress, improving relationships strained by illness, advocating effectively for their needs, and reclaiming agency in their lives.
My ideal clients are adults navigating the complex emotional terrain of chronic illness and health challenges. They often struggle with anxiety, depression, grief over lost capabilities, and difficulties adjusting to a new normal. Many feel isolated or misunderstood by those who haven't experienced chronic health issues. They seek a space to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and find meaning despite physical limitations. Their goals typically include reducing distress, improving relationships strained by illness, advocating effectively for their needs, and reclaiming agency in their lives.
High-functioning doesn’t always mean at peace. You might be a professional, athlete, or college student who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — even when life looks “successful” on the outside.
Many of my clients are trying to push through stress, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, intrusive negative thoughts or big life transitions. They might also be exploring identity — whether that’s sexuality, purpose, or how they want to show up in their relationships and in their life. Like them, you're ready for something deeper than just coping. Together, we focus on cultivating resilience, self-trust, and emotional well-being.
High-functioning doesn’t always mean at peace. You might be a professional, athlete, or college student who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — even when life looks “successful” on the outside.
Many of my clients are trying to push through stress, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, intrusive negative thoughts or big life transitions. They might also be exploring identity — whether that’s sexuality, purpose, or how they want to show up in their relationships and in their life. Like them, you're ready for something deeper than just coping. Together, we focus on cultivating resilience, self-trust, and emotional well-being.
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How does neuro-linguistic programming work?
A therapist using Neuro-linguistic programming might start by building a strong rapport and gathering information about the client’s objectives and any problem areas. Then the NLP therapist will employ NLP techniques to guide their client toward healthier thoughts and behaviors. Clients will learn how to better manage their moods and hone their communication skills. NLP will conclude with the therapist and client making a plan for how to integrate the positive changes into their daily life in the future.
What are some techniques used in neuro-linguistic programming?
NLP therapists often employ anchoring, so the client begins to automatically associate their trigger with a healthier response. Clients also learn how to reframe a situation to change the way they react to it for the better, and how to replace the negative beliefs that are holding them back. Many NLP clients practice visualization or forming a mental image of themselves attaining their goals. Every NLP therapist will have their own preferred approach with specific techniques that they have found to be helpful for their clients.
How long does neuro-linguistic programming take?
Since neuro-linguistic programming is not regulated, the length of treatment can vary greatly. Some therapists may only use NLP in a single session, while others may employ it over the course of weeks, months, or even years. It depends greatly on the type and severity of the problem being treated, as well as the individual client’s response to NLP treatment.
Is neuro-linguistic programming evidence-based?
While some people may find neuro-linguistic programming helpful, either in therapy or in their career or personal development, the science behind this approach is inconclusive. Most of the available studies are small in scale and have produced mixed results, and the commercial nature of NLP lends itself to conflicts of interest. More research is needed. In the meantime, practitioners must use their best judgment of whether NLP techniques will be helpful in meeting their clients’ individual needs.