Therapists in Bel Air, MD

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that works individually with adult clients. I have the most experience helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and with a trauma history. I want to help build a space where you can feel heard and supported. I want to work with you to figure out where to go and build out your inner and outer supports. I believe difficult experiences, emotions, and thoughts are a part of life. I want to help you work towards not struggling with it and living a life that is meaningful for you.

The first step is the hardest, but you have done it. Life is full of challenges, from depression and anxiety to PTSD, grief, or other life adjustments. Whatever you are facing, counseling can help you learn to manage or overcome it.

I enjoy helping people learn how their minds work. So much of what we do and how we live is driven by our conditioning aka how we were raised and what we've experienced in our lives, as well as endowed temperament and personality traits. I work with folks struggling with a variety of issues including complex mental health disorders, substance abuse, and personality vulnerabilities. Additionally, I facilitate preparation and integration sessions for clients seeking healing through plant medicines.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families rediscover hope through the counseling process. Whether you struggle with mental, emotional, relational, or spiritual issues I believe professional counseling can be a great benefit to you. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Most people turn to therapy when they feel something isn't working in their relationships; romantic, family or even professional. You may be experiencing a high level of conflict with loved ones, or feeling like you're jumping from job to job or relationship to relationship without direction. You might be feeling a disconnect between yourself and others and you're not sure why or what to do next. You know there is more to this life, but you don't know what that is or if you'll ever get there.

My ideal client is someone who is looking to help change and/or cope with his/her problems/issues. I have worked with a wide variety of issues and treatment modalities. I find that working with anxiety and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, are best suited to my abilities. I also enjoy teaching others how to raise his/her self-esteem and how to have a more positive outlook on life. Lastly, I really enjoy helping others discover their full potential and teach them how to use that to better themselves.

You are sick of constantly feeling anxious, guilty, and that you are never “enough.” I know how hard it can be to ask for help when you are the one who is usually supporting others. Maybe you’ve tried self-help or therapy in the past, but are now ready to do deeper work to make lasting change.

The decision to start therapy is an important step toward change and personal growth. It may not be an easy step but you won’t be alone. I want to help you through whatever lies ahead on your path. I will support and encourage you to express yourself in the most meaningful, genuine way possible. That may take the form of talking, art making or other creative, mindful engagement. I will provide empathic, nonjudgmental listening and create a safe space for you.

*Daytime Appointments Available* My goal for therapy is to connect with people and work side-by-side creating motivation for positive change in their lives. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, various economic and vocational issues, communication problems, LGBT-Q topics, and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, strengths based, and positive psychology.

My ideal clients usually have many issues that they would like to discuss. Some of these are anxiety, depression, bipolar illness 1 and 2, grief and loss, issues regarding the criminal justice system, trauma, and separation and divorce and addiction. My clients usually want to discuss their issues and work through them by learning new skills and tools to use to help them feel better.

Every stage of life presents different challenges and obstacles. We can often handle life’s challenges with grace, but sometimes we need help, and that's OK. Sometimes we need help navigating the chaos of life to find the best path forward. I work with children, teens, adults, and families struggling with many issues including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ADHD, autism, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral issues, school-related concerns, racial and cultural identity issues, parenting, trauma, divorce, grief, college and career counseling, and compassion fatigue. It would be my honor to support you on your journey to wellbeing.

Are you struggling with your mental health treatment? Have you tried multiple medications with less than ideal results? Are you running out of energy or motivation to change? You are not alone. Some studies have shown that up to 1/3 of Major Depression cases are treatment resistant- meaning conventional psychiatry and therapy don't provide the desired results. If you've hit a wall with your treatment and are looking to see what safe/brief alternatives are out there, then Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) may be for you.

If you are ready to gain insight and learn new perspective in order to make positive changes in your life, I’m here to help. By seeking therapy, you are demonstrating the courage to hold space for difficult emotions while working toward positive change. Everyone needs space to process and explore without feeling judged, and you deserve happiness and the ability to overcome or better cope with life’s challenges. If you're motivated to heal and grow in your relationship or as an individual, I'm here to help you get started and walk through this journey alongside you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker and owner of our group practice, Janet Williams LCSW-C. We specialize in adults and adolescents who preset with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy as well as Executive Function Coaching, and ADHD testing. Our goal is to support and empower clients to to make decisions that positively shape their lives. My team and I provide you with concrete, practical tools to bridge the gap between gaining insight and making meaningful changes in your life.