Women's Issues Therapists in Bel Air, MD
I specialize in female anxiety and managing the stress associated with the challenges that women often face. In my work with clients, we identify the root causes of their anxiety, increase their ability to tolerate distress, and regulate their nervous system. I help clients understand the impact of the mental load and emotional labor on their feelings of overwhelm. We identify traits that have served as protection in childhood that may start to work against the client's goals as an adult. I also treat body image issues using the Intuitive Eating and HAES framework.
I specialize in female anxiety and managing the stress associated with the challenges that women often face. In my work with clients, we identify the root causes of their anxiety, increase their ability to tolerate distress, and regulate their nervous system. I help clients understand the impact of the mental load and emotional labor on their feelings of overwhelm. We identify traits that have served as protection in childhood that may start to work against the client's goals as an adult. I also treat body image issues using the Intuitive Eating and HAES framework.
I work with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and managing full lives, yet often feel anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Many clients are outwardly functioning well, but sense something isn’t quite right and want a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I focus on depth-oriented psychotherapy for high-functioning anxiety, burnout, life and identity transitions, and the psychological impact of health challenges such as chronic illness or medical trauma.
I work with adults who are thoughtful, capable, and managing full lives, yet often feel anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Many clients are outwardly functioning well, but sense something isn’t quite right and want a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I focus on depth-oriented psychotherapy for high-functioning anxiety, burnout, life and identity transitions, and the psychological impact of health challenges such as chronic illness or medical trauma.
Currently accepting new clients with introductory self-pay rates while insurance credentialing is finalized!
Some of the most meaningful parts of our lives can also be the hardest to talk about. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, intimacy, identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with who you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin, therapy is a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Currently accepting new clients with introductory self-pay rates while insurance credentialing is finalized!
Some of the most meaningful parts of our lives can also be the hardest to talk about. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, intimacy, identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with who you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin, therapy is a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self? Navigating life transitions? Trying to cope in a world gone mad? Let’s talk! I'm a skilled & down-to-earth professional & a real person too. I’m here to help you identify, acknowledge, & achieve your goals; my style is highly collaborative & elemental, pragmatic & direct. I'm here to celebrate your individuality & diversity while being safe & responsive in a non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile & your shine!
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self? Navigating life transitions? Trying to cope in a world gone mad? Let’s talk! I'm a skilled & down-to-earth professional & a real person too. I’m here to help you identify, acknowledge, & achieve your goals; my style is highly collaborative & elemental, pragmatic & direct. I'm here to celebrate your individuality & diversity while being safe & responsive in a non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile & your shine!
The search for a counselor can come from a desire to better yourself or a moment of crisis. Regardless of what is prompting you to seek therapy now, it is an act of bravery.
Some of my specialties are working with clients dealing with difficult life challenges and transitions (infertility, postpartum, divorce, job change) as well as those coping with complicated relationships.
I have a strong passion for working with LGBTQ+ folks and have helped clients navigate coming out, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and other issues related to gender and sexuality. I hold a virtual group for gender non-conforming folx once per month.
The search for a counselor can come from a desire to better yourself or a moment of crisis. Regardless of what is prompting you to seek therapy now, it is an act of bravery.
Some of my specialties are working with clients dealing with difficult life challenges and transitions (infertility, postpartum, divorce, job change) as well as those coping with complicated relationships.
I have a strong passion for working with LGBTQ+ folks and have helped clients navigate coming out, gender dysphoria, discrimination, and other issues related to gender and sexuality. I hold a virtual group for gender non-conforming folx once per month.
Shannon Runk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, PMH-C, CMIP
5 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Becoming a mother can often leave you with feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or even isolation. I specialize in maternal mental health and the unique challenges of the perinatal and postpartum journey. I work with women navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, the early stages of motherhood and parenthood, and those seeking support for overall maternal wellness. My goal is to help individuals through these vulnerable transitions, empowering them to find their inherent strength, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of balance and well-being.
Becoming a mother can often leave you with feelings of sadness, overwhelm, or even isolation. I specialize in maternal mental health and the unique challenges of the perinatal and postpartum journey. I work with women navigating the emotional complexities of infertility, the early stages of motherhood and parenthood, and those seeking support for overall maternal wellness. My goal is to help individuals through these vulnerable transitions, empowering them to find their inherent strength, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of balance and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties, relationship issues, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I use a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach along with psychoeducation to help you better understand yourself, as well as what is keeping you stuck so you can better navigate the challenges you are facing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties, relationship issues, mood disorders, and substance use disorders. I use a trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach along with psychoeducation to help you better understand yourself, as well as what is keeping you stuck so you can better navigate the challenges you are facing.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world- needing to have it all and do it all? Do you struggle with your self-esteem and feeling like you are worthy? Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty relaxing? Maybe you feel like you can’t “turn it off”. Imagine a life where you were able to prioritize yourself everyday. A life where you were able to stop being consumed with anxious thoughts all the time. What if you were finally able to juggle all of the different roles and feel good about yourself again.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world- needing to have it all and do it all? Do you struggle with your self-esteem and feeling like you are worthy? Are you feeling anxious and having difficulty relaxing? Maybe you feel like you can’t “turn it off”. Imagine a life where you were able to prioritize yourself everyday. A life where you were able to stop being consumed with anxious thoughts all the time. What if you were finally able to juggle all of the different roles and feel good about yourself again.
Hi, I'm Jillian. I am a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and professor, with over 12 years of experience, specializing in trauma, addiction and perinatal mental health (including, but not limited to pregnancy and postpartum). I have experience with diverse populations, in various settings, such as group homes; detention centers; non-profits; mental health clinics and private practice. I have a passion for helping people understand their experiences, symptoms and their impacts. Self-awareness and support are essential to make changes for personal growth.
Hi, I'm Jillian. I am a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and professor, with over 12 years of experience, specializing in trauma, addiction and perinatal mental health (including, but not limited to pregnancy and postpartum). I have experience with diverse populations, in various settings, such as group homes; detention centers; non-profits; mental health clinics and private practice. I have a passion for helping people understand their experiences, symptoms and their impacts. Self-awareness and support are essential to make changes for personal growth.
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
Women face unique emotional and physical transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and other health challenges, that can impact mood, identity, and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unlike yourself, support is available. I specialize in maternal mental health, offering therapy for women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and postpartum depression or anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional experiences of using or becoming a donor or gestational carrier. I also work with women managing life adjustments, relationship stress, and generalized anxiety.
Women face unique emotional and physical transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and other health challenges, that can impact mood, identity, and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unlike yourself, support is available. I specialize in maternal mental health, offering therapy for women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and postpartum depression or anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional experiences of using or becoming a donor or gestational carrier. I also work with women managing life adjustments, relationship stress, and generalized anxiety.
As a client-centered EMDR therapist, my approach to psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding and acceptance. Every person deserves time to better understand themselves, with the help of a judgment free environment. I help to identify thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are experienced and work collaboratively to better understand and manage them. Together, we will make a commitment to strive for healing as well as personal growth and development.
As a client-centered EMDR therapist, my approach to psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding and acceptance. Every person deserves time to better understand themselves, with the help of a judgment free environment. I help to identify thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are experienced and work collaboratively to better understand and manage them. Together, we will make a commitment to strive for healing as well as personal growth and development.
Starting therapy is a meaningful and brave step toward growth and change. It’s not always easy, but you won’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you—offering support, encouragement, and a space where you can show up just as you are.
Whether we talk things through, explore through art, or use other creative, mindful practices, I’ll meet you with compassion and curiosity. I strive to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and judgment-free—where your voice and your experience matter.
Starting therapy is a meaningful and brave step toward growth and change. It’s not always easy, but you won’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you—offering support, encouragement, and a space where you can show up just as you are.
Whether we talk things through, explore through art, or use other creative, mindful practices, I’ll meet you with compassion and curiosity. I strive to create a space that feels safe, grounded, and judgment-free—where your voice and your experience matter.
Do you feel like you're losing yourself in motherhood? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you used to be? Maybe your relationship is suffering too. You're more reactive with your partner, distant, or constantly misaligned. Whether you're pregnant, a new parent or simply exhausted from the emotional weight you’re carrying, you're not alone in your experience. Having emotional support during this transformative time is essential. I offer daytime, evening and limited weekend sessions. I have immediate openings this week.
Do you feel like you're losing yourself in motherhood? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you used to be? Maybe your relationship is suffering too. You're more reactive with your partner, distant, or constantly misaligned. Whether you're pregnant, a new parent or simply exhausted from the emotional weight you’re carrying, you're not alone in your experience. Having emotional support during this transformative time is essential. I offer daytime, evening and limited weekend sessions. I have immediate openings this week.
Have you been feeling stuck? Are the usual self help strategies leaving you feeling defeated? You do not need to go at this alone, let’s figure this out together! It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional efforts towards healing and personal growth. Your personal experiences and needs are a priority in developing individualized therapy interventions & adaptable techniques to fit your lifestyle and relationships. Other approaches offered include bibliotherapy and ecotherapy both to enhance your experience with healing and wellness, as well as your overall fulfillment and quality of life.
Have you been feeling stuck? Are the usual self help strategies leaving you feeling defeated? You do not need to go at this alone, let’s figure this out together! It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional efforts towards healing and personal growth. Your personal experiences and needs are a priority in developing individualized therapy interventions & adaptable techniques to fit your lifestyle and relationships. Other approaches offered include bibliotherapy and ecotherapy both to enhance your experience with healing and wellness, as well as your overall fulfillment and quality of life.
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.
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.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
My approach to therapy emphasizes insight, healing, and empowerment to help individuals reach their highest potential and lead more gratifying lives. Through an alliance of trust and collaboration, we will work together to disentangle confusing thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to re-discover your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you and your relationships. My work focuses on facilitating change, transformation, and personal growth in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that we each have the innate capacity to heal and reach our true potential.
Hello, I understand that while the idea therapy can be scary and overwhelming, the reality is, it does not have to be. I believe counseling is a partnership where the ultimate goal is improving one's quality of life.
Hello, I understand that while the idea therapy can be scary and overwhelming, the reality is, it does not have to be. I believe counseling is a partnership where the ultimate goal is improving one's quality of life.
Life is hard enough without obsessing over whether or not you ran someone over with your car on the way home from work (and sometimes driving back to check!) or if a headache is actually a brain tumor (and then asking chatGPT for the symptoms.) These thoughts may actually be anxiety or even OCD. We can work together to learn to identify them and find ways to manage or even stop them completely.
I also specialize in working with young adults who are in dealing with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Young adults experience so many major life transitions that can often exacerbate mood symptoms and open up old wounds.
Life is hard enough without obsessing over whether or not you ran someone over with your car on the way home from work (and sometimes driving back to check!) or if a headache is actually a brain tumor (and then asking chatGPT for the symptoms.) These thoughts may actually be anxiety or even OCD. We can work together to learn to identify them and find ways to manage or even stop them completely.
I also specialize in working with young adults who are in dealing with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Young adults experience so many major life transitions that can often exacerbate mood symptoms and open up old wounds.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.