Attachment-based Therapists in Bel Air, MD

I value utilizing a strengths-based approach to counseling that caters to each person's unique identity while helping them to reach their wellness goals. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and conflict in interpersonal relationships.

Therapy can be a lifeline for some or a way of life for others. Either way, I will be there to support you during stressful and challenging times in your life. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients as a way to facilitate growth, acceptance, change, and development. I use an eclectic approach to my counseling practice, meaning I personalize the counseling experience by pulling from different approaches to help meet your specific needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide an affirming, validating space.

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!

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.

If you could start living a fuller, more meaningful life today, would you? If you feel stuck, hopeless, overwhelmed, sad, are facing changes in your life, etc. this is the place to begin. I hope you are searching for someone to help you with that journey. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process to live a life of wellness and hope. Many times life events get in the way of living, but today is a day of new beginnings.

Life can sometimes create challenges that make it difficult to identify our feelings and emotions. As time goes on, these different feelings and emotions can build up inside and start creating even more challenges in our lives. I am here to work beside you to help process both current and past thoughts, feelings and challenges. I believe in creating a safe and judgement free zone for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and achieve personal growth. This time is for you, with a client-centered environment you take the lead in your treatment.

My favorite quote is “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how I react to it.” This quote is the embodiment of what causes our stress. Often times the things outside of our control (past/present) cause us the most turmoil. Treatment will focus on working together to help you understand how perspective, core beliefs and automatic thoughts can determine your actions and world view, in order to improve and maximize your potential for happiness.

I believe that my purpose in life is to help people and give back to the world that has given me so much. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families manage difficulties while identifying existing strengths. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and genuine space for therapeutic collaboration to thrive. I have an excellent reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with clients and providing quality service. I have the utmost confidence that we can work with together to find the approach to troubling life problems that works best for you.

Sometimes in life we experience a disconnect between where we want to be and where we are in our thoughts, behaviors, or relationships. I am here to help you understand yourself better so that you can begin to mindfully live life to the fullest. I specialize in working with clients through life transitions, relationship issues, family conflict, and workplace challenges. I have a passion for helping clients navigate everyday difficulties including finding balance and reducing anxiety. Additionally, I have a growing number of clients seeking to improve communication and form more meaningful connections.

Hello! thank you for reading my profile. You are here, looking for a therapist, you are taking the first important step towards healing! I believe that there is always hope, even in the most difficult circumstances. I compassionately will support your journey as you work towards self-understanding, healing and growth; focusing on living your life with purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. "Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the conversation"- David Whythe

Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.

Humans are hard wired to connect. Connected to ourselves and connected to others. We want to feel empowered, loved and confident. Building resilience in people is not about making them tough. Resilience is having the tools to recover from difficulties and manage how you feel. Welcome, my name is Christie. I have a deep passion to help people within our community overcome adversity, empower them to their core, boost their self-esteem, celebrate their strengths and give them a safe place to express their emotions and feelings. Let me help empower and embody your strengths, giving you hope so you can grow and thrive as an individual.

Do you feel lost or stuck in your life? Stress, trauma and uncertainty can make life seem like an overwhelming, uphill battle. It takes courage to ask for help and seek support. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship with my clients that provides safety, reassurance, and guidance as we navigate a path towards personal growth and wellness. I am committed to listening, validating and being attuned to my client's needs on their journey to healing.

I whole-heartedly believe in each individual's unique ability to find their true Self, the person they were meant to become. From a centered existence one is better able to make choices that promote health, supportive relationships, and passionate pursuits. At times, one may find what once was easy has become more difficult. One's emotional and perceptual landscape may become unfamiliar, what one allows others to see may not fit with how one really feels, one's path may become less certain. Therapy provides the acceptance and space with which to find oneself, perhaps for the first time.

Seeking help takes courage and it is the first step to achieving the life you truly deserve. Let me assist you in removing the barriers that are preventing you from being successful. I strive to offer my clients a safe, judgment free space to talk about difficult issues. Generally, I use an eclectic mix of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, solutions-focused and strengths-based therapies to treat anxiety and mood issues that have emerged from stressful life situations.

Therapy is not education or advice-giving. People are unique, so elements of therapy are tailored because healing is different for everybody. My treatment approach is an atmosphere were you can speak your mind safely, to someone who listens, listens intelligently, and cares is important. I believe a successful counseling experience depends on the therapists ability to understand and respect the unique concerns, background, and context of each patient. I am committed to achieving such an understanding in every counseling relationship.

Life happens, which can foster a need for healing and connection. I’ve learned that as humans, we often avoid our pain and discomfort which can keep us stuck. Depression, anxiety and trauma can often be debilitating. Learning about yourself and how to obtain your wants and needs in life is so important. Doing “the work” needed for change can be hard. As your ally and advocate, I will be present with you and in support of you, throughout your “work.”