Therapists in Bel Air, MD

PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.

Premier Wellness Healthcare has been serving patients since 2017 and has helped hundreds of individuals overcome various challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD/ADD, life transitions, and postpartum depression.

Jennifer Kraus LCSW-C specializes in helping children and adults through numerous modalities. She sees the positives and strengths in all her clients. Jennifer takes a unique approach to support clients through their journey. She will incorporate a hands-on experiential technique which can include nature and animals. Strategies are often practiced in sessions and then applied outside of therapy. Jennifer has been certified through Natural Lifemanship and Equine Growth and Assisted Learning Association since 2014, and holds their Military Service Designation.

No matter what you are struggling with, finding a safe space to explore your concerns is important to improving your mental and emotional health. Whether you are working through gender or sexuality concerns, past or current trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you improve your mental and emotional well-being. As an affirming, mindfulness-based therapist, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients in order to achieve their short- and long-term goals, while respecting each client’s individual experiences and background.

Art therapy is not just about being able to express yourself but also being able to process and explore what is made. My role as an art therapist is to help with the processing and exploration through meeting you where you are, actively listening to what you bring into the space, and providing you with the art materials and directives that best suit your needs and where you are at. As an art therapist, it is important for me to provide a safe space, active listening, empathy, cultural humility, and open-mindedness to clients, as well as being trauma-informed.

Ranna Chaudry, is a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, from Harford County, Maryland who works with children, adolescents and families and provides care for patients who struggle with adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, self esteem, anger management, trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues and ADHD. 
She has extensive experience with trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and has been a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional counselor for over 6 years.
Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence based practices that focus on the mind-body connection.

With the stress of the modern world, our hustle and bustle culture, and the limited time we have for connection today, people come to therapy looking for a place to let it all out. I am here to facilitate that safe space for you! If you have suffered from trauma, grief, or are adjusting to life stressors such as a new school, relationship, or more - I will help you find the concrete tools you need to get through. We can't go through life alone, support is invaluable. I am here to help you guide and explore your feelings and reassure you that you are indeed, not your negative thoughts.

My goal is to help you become your best self through making effective life changes that lead to satisfaction and a healthy well-being.Through a person centered approach, I help my clients navigate challenges and crises of life. In those difficult times it is hard to be objective and make the best decisions for ourselves and others. It is my priority to provide a nonjudgmental, safe environment where you feel heard and understood.

As a counselor I strive to see individuals as their unique selves and to support each person in finding and creating new habits to fulfill their needs. I am intentional about fostering an authentic therapeutic experience to best serve you in your journey of personal growth and development. And believe it - you are ready. You no longer have to suffer through debilitating emotions and thoughts - your new focal point can finally be on what you want from life. I create an uplifting and safe space by validating clients on many topics such as race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, as well as family and societal factors.

Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.

Are you feeling alone and overwhelmed? Are your thoughts constantly on replay and you cannot focus on the things you want to focus on? Do you struggle with feeling exhausted all the time? You might be finding yourself irritable and unhappy most of the time. These feelings and thoughts may be causing you to avoid the people you love, leading you to develop unhealthy relationships and boundaries and adding to stress in your life.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a client focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that are holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have been working as a Therapist since 2008 and have experience working with a diverse group of clients, that have a wide range of treatment needs. My primary focus is with adolescents and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and other life transitions that occur during these years. I am familiar with the school system and often work closely with guidance counselors and administrators to coordinate services with schools. My strength is in building strong therapeutic relationships so that my clients can begin working towards their goals, while feeling supported and understood.

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.

I work with clients to develop deeper insights into thought and behavior patterns and to help them find strategies to improve their relationships. My passion lies in helping individuals manage their mental health and helping couples manage mental health struggles, gender transitions, and polyamory. In Towson, I work with my four-legged partner, a samoyed therapy dog named Eir, who provides comfort and support and takes an active role in play therapy with our younger clients. In Bel Air, I work with horses of Bay Meadow Farm to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Maybe you are feeling stuck, hopeless, or like your life has lost meaning. Maybe the isolation that you felt during COVID still hasn't lifted. Maybe your anxiety is preventing you from moving forward. Would you like someone who can walk alongside you to help you find a better sense of meaning and purpose in your life? I will work with you to identify the areas where you feel stuck, and help you eliminate the barriers that are holding you back.

It takes courage to ask for help and with that in mind I maintain an atmosphere that is free from judgment. Whether motivation for therapy is internal, or someone in your life is asking you to seek help, I will work with you to find a strategy for making healthier decisions. I work with individuals (adults), couples, and families experiencing challenges like anxiety or depression for many years as well as individuals who have only recently experienced stressful circumstances related to health, work, home, school, or relationships. I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and offer a supportive environment for identity exploration.

My experience and training has been in development psychology and I use a family systems approach plus Marriage and Family therapy using conflict resolution techniques. I have over 20 years of experience treating substance abuse disorders/co-occurring, ACOA issues and codependency.I work closely with all psychiatrists to develop the best and most effective treatment plan. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Choice Theory, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing,

Life is a journey and there are many times that we can have difficulty transitioning or sometimes we even get stuck! I enjoy assisting clients with making changes in their life by creating a plan for efficient treatment. I believe that clients are the master creators of their own life and find coping skills that work best for them. As we work together to solve problems, I assist clients by using a variety of methods since each client has their own interests, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.