Positive Psychology Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Beneath all of our disappointments, losses, and heartbreaks, we all want to be valued for who we are, accepted for how we feel, and respected for what we think. I will encourage you to cultivate present moment awareness and self-compassion for the painful difficulties, challenging life circumstances, and to the inner narrative that keeps you stuck in habitual patterns of reacting. While fear and doubt may obscure your perspective, we will work together to help you develop strength-based skills and capacities for moving through challenges. I will help you access your inner wisdom for cultivating trust, balance, clarity, & connection.

I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.

I am passionate about helping those who: struggle with addictive behavior, love someone who struggles with addictive behavior, don't identify with a specific addiction but find themselves in survival mode or generally unhappy in life and relationships, or, have worked through a lot of issues but want to take things to the next level and infuse more well-being into their life. I also love working with couples facing challenges related to recovery, communication and/or boundary issues. This is particularly helpful for couples seeking recovery and repair from sexual addiction or betrayal.

When you struggle with your own feelings of sadness following your child's Autism diagnosis. When you're worried about how to manage life with a loved one who was diagnosed with a life altering diagnoses like aphasia. When you struggle with feelings of anxiety and building authentic relationships with people because you stutter. Among many others, the feelings of isolation, worry and frustration can be felt more when you're struggling with the emotional effects of a speech or language disorder.

Welcome! Visiting my page means you are ready to take the first step in making the change you want to see in your life.

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.

You deserve a therapist who will compassionately honor you for who you are now and walk with you as you evolve into the person you desire to be. As your therapist, I honor the unique emotional, mental, spiritual and psychic strengths you bring as an individual to the therapeutic process. This creates a safe space for you to gain a more compassionate awareness of who you are today, the pain you'll be able to overcome, and the confidence to manifest the hopes you have for the future. By approaching therapy in this holistic way, you are able to reflect, grow and evolve, authentically and with grace and ease.

My focus when facilitating groups or individual sessions is self-empowerment and challenging negative perspectives with more positive outlooks. Life can sometimes feel overpowering, and obligations that need to be met can also seem unbearable at times. Still, I believe there will always be some good in what may all seem bad at the moment. I have found my theoretical orientation - cognitive behavioral therapy has helped many of my previous clients reduce stress levels, cope with untimely life changes such as relationships and other losses, and ultimately feel more grounded within their circumstances. I look forward to assisting you!

Hello! My name is Taylor Liggins, LCPC and provide therapy in Maryland. I studied Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins University for my Master's Degree and Psychology at American University for my Bachelor's Degree. I have worked with clients helping them navigate their issues associated with pregnancy & postpartum, life stressors, anxiety, stress, depression, mood swings, trauma, relationship difficulties, etc. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, solution based therapy, and person centered therapy.

At Whole Life Center, our goal is to support first generation cycle breakers. We understand that being the first in your family to address the impact of trauma relationally, financially, physically and spiritually can be stressful. The anxiety, mental fatigue and depression that often comes along with the journey can often be overwhelming. Our goal at Whole Life Center, is to help you heal childhood trauma, manage life transitions and build healthy relationships so through individual, marriage, couples and group counseling so that you can establish a sustainable legacy of mental wealth!

I have a wealth of experience working with adolescents and adults that present with issues of anger, anxiety, ADHD, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. My mental health experience began in 1997 as part of a school based therapeutic support staff in Philadelphia, PA. After relocating to Baltimore, MD in 2013 I expanded my services to include adult counseling. I have refined my skill set to assist individuals with navigating through life crises that have disrupted their ability to operate in a healthy capacity.

It is my hope that if you are reading this, you have taken the time to congratulate yourself for reaching this stage in your healing journey...and if you have not, can we allow a moment to give ourselves a warm embrace for all that we've witnessed, experienced, and overcome thus far? My name is Ayanna, and I use an integrative approach to support persons who've been silenced, belittled, dismissed, criticized, or ignored access the resources within to live (more) heart-fully.

Do you often feel stuck in repetitive thought patterns or behaviors? Are you often anxious, nervous, reactive or frozen/unable to make changes that allow you to be more present to yourself and your life? I offer a safe and nurturing space for those seeking to understand and integrate the symptoms of heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. I strive to help my clients understand the effects trauma and stress can have on the mind and body. We work together to help you recover from past and present difficult experiences to find more meaning, sense of contentment, and ability to create the life that you are seeking.

It is not easy being young, I know, I have been there. It can be painful when no one will listen or care about your problems, they have their own. As a native of Baltimore City, graduate of Baltimore City Schools and a retired Counselor of Baltimore City Schools, I believe I have the expertise to help others conquer obstacles in life. At the Gallery of Minds, we will listen and care. You'll learn how to cope and overcome peer pressure, bullying, anger, depression, trauma and more. If this sounds like the place for you or your child, feel free to contact me.

As my practice’s name implies, we can all feel broken at times. And to compound matters, we might face discrimination through no fault of our own—on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender, finances, age, health or ability status, or neurocognitive differences. In my years of practice with the chronically ill and under-housed, I’ve seen and addressed the fallout from stigma and institutional barriers all day every day. So that’s the bad news, which you probably already know.