Psychodynamic Therapists in Clarksburg, MD
My approach is integrative, drawing predominately on psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches and some CBT and mindfulness techniques.
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
My approach is integrative, drawing predominately on psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches and some CBT and mindfulness techniques.
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
Connecting to what is important to you and who you want to be is important and yet many of us struggle to connect. You may find yourself constantly busy doing things to prove your value, but not fully enjoying your life and relationships. If this experience describes you, past experiences and relational trauma may be impacting you and leaving you with the feelings that you are "less than" and/or "not good enough." By exploring who you are in therapy you can work through past hurts, define what feels true for you, learn to value your worth, and create a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.
Connecting to what is important to you and who you want to be is important and yet many of us struggle to connect. You may find yourself constantly busy doing things to prove your value, but not fully enjoying your life and relationships. If this experience describes you, past experiences and relational trauma may be impacting you and leaving you with the feelings that you are "less than" and/or "not good enough." By exploring who you are in therapy you can work through past hurts, define what feels true for you, learn to value your worth, and create a life that feels meaningful and satisfying.
I conduct individual and group therapy with an integrative approach from various treatment methodologies (attachment, EMDR, DBT, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, somatic, relapse prevention) in order to help you build the skills needed to achieve personal growth and healing.
Is your sexual behavior or pornography use causing shame, and you would like to stop? Have you been betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic or abusive relationship or struggling to move on from one? Is your partner accusing you of having narcissistic personality disorder? Do you have trauma or family of origin issues that are affecting the quality of your life? Are you struggling to set boundaries with others? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you. I see clients virtually in all Psypact states.
I conduct individual and group therapy with an integrative approach from various treatment methodologies (attachment, EMDR, DBT, psychodynamic, IFS, CBT, somatic, relapse prevention) in order to help you build the skills needed to achieve personal growth and healing.
Is your sexual behavior or pornography use causing shame, and you would like to stop? Have you been betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic or abusive relationship or struggling to move on from one? Is your partner accusing you of having narcissistic personality disorder? Do you have trauma or family of origin issues that are affecting the quality of your life? Are you struggling to set boundaries with others? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you. I see clients virtually in all Psypact states.
A question I regularly get is, "What is Therapy?" "What does it do?" If you ask 100 therapists, you may get as many different answers. My take on therapy is that it is a space where you can lay out your problems and difficulties in a way that they begin to feel more manageable, then develop insights and new perspectives on how to address these problems. Essentially, it provides a new way to look at your challenges and the knowledge and insight to overcome them.
A question I regularly get is, "What is Therapy?" "What does it do?" If you ask 100 therapists, you may get as many different answers. My take on therapy is that it is a space where you can lay out your problems and difficulties in a way that they begin to feel more manageable, then develop insights and new perspectives on how to address these problems. Essentially, it provides a new way to look at your challenges and the knowledge and insight to overcome them.
Life Challenges... Emotional Pain... Hopelessness... Anger... Fear... Sadness... Rejection...
These emotions can take us on a difficult journey, disrupting our daily lives and well-being. Are you searching for someone to help you process overwhelming feelings? Are you struggling to set boundaries or give yourself permission to prioritize your needs? Do you feel lonely after constantly pouring into others who don’t pour into you? Are you seeking solutions to build a happier, more fulfilling life? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to focus on or set meaningful goals because past traumas keep you feeling stuck.
Life Challenges... Emotional Pain... Hopelessness... Anger... Fear... Sadness... Rejection...
These emotions can take us on a difficult journey, disrupting our daily lives and well-being. Are you searching for someone to help you process overwhelming feelings? Are you struggling to set boundaries or give yourself permission to prioritize your needs? Do you feel lonely after constantly pouring into others who don’t pour into you? Are you seeking solutions to build a happier, more fulfilling life? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to focus on or set meaningful goals because past traumas keep you feeling stuck.
I take a collaborative, strengths‐based approach that blends practical tools with deep compassion, helping clients build healthier boundaries, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with their sense of self. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change.
In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to change or explore. I’ll ask some questions about your history, current concerns, and goals, but there’s no pressure to share everything at once.
I take a collaborative, strengths‐based approach that blends practical tools with deep compassion, helping clients build healthier boundaries, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with their sense of self. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel understood and empowered to make meaningful change.
In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to change or explore. I’ll ask some questions about your history, current concerns, and goals, but there’s no pressure to share everything at once.
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
I mainly work with adults who are ready for meaningful, lasting change — often navigating complex emotions, unwanted relational patterns, or major life transitions. Clients come to me seeking a thoughtful, grounded space where they can be deeply understood and challenged in a supportive way. My integrative approach blends insight, emotional attunement, and practical tools to help clients move forward with clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
I mainly work with adults who are ready for meaningful, lasting change — often navigating complex emotions, unwanted relational patterns, or major life transitions. Clients come to me seeking a thoughtful, grounded space where they can be deeply understood and challenged in a supportive way. My integrative approach blends insight, emotional attunement, and practical tools to help clients move forward with clarity, steadiness, and a renewed sense of self.
Is this a time for a new start? A reset in life? I welcome the change to meet with you and support a new beginning for you . I am friendly and open and welcome the change to understand your needs as well as connecting as people.
Is this a time for a new start? A reset in life? I welcome the change to meet with you and support a new beginning for you . I am friendly and open and welcome the change to understand your needs as well as connecting as people.
I have had the privilege for over 15 years of working with individuals, couples and families facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obesity, substance abuse, divorce, loss and life transitions. My past experience at The Renfrew Center in Philadelphia taught me to value the empowerment of my clients to grow and create happier, more fulfilling lives for themselves through the therapeutic process.
I have had the privilege for over 15 years of working with individuals, couples and families facing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, obesity, substance abuse, divorce, loss and life transitions. My past experience at The Renfrew Center in Philadelphia taught me to value the empowerment of my clients to grow and create happier, more fulfilling lives for themselves through the therapeutic process.
Whether you experience anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions such as divorce, career changes, or retirement, you and I will work together to create meaningful and lasting change, so that you can THRIVE!
My approach is integrative and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness to help you process difficult experiences, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded, empowered way. You will experience reduction in symptoms and build resilience and support long-term growth.
Whether you experience anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions such as divorce, career changes, or retirement, you and I will work together to create meaningful and lasting change, so that you can THRIVE!
My approach is integrative and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based practices including EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness to help you process difficult experiences, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded, empowered way. You will experience reduction in symptoms and build resilience and support long-term growth.
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If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally appropriate and child-centered. I strive to understand the child or adolescent's individual needs and seek to develop a trusting relationship in a safe environment that allows clients to freely and safely express themselves. I understand that when a child is struggling the whole family is affected and work with parents to better understand their children and identify ways to help the family system work better for everyone.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally appropriate and child-centered. I strive to understand the child or adolescent's individual needs and seek to develop a trusting relationship in a safe environment that allows clients to freely and safely express themselves. I understand that when a child is struggling the whole family is affected and work with parents to better understand their children and identify ways to help the family system work better for everyone.
Treatment approaches are Psychodynamic, Supportive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
I think my experience treating children, families and adults for many years has benefited my clients. I enjoy helping people very much and understand my strengths and limitations.
My parents were both teachers: My father was a Phys Ed teacher and coach, and my mother was a Special Education teacher. So helping others was valued in my family. I worked in a group practice for many years where I had the opportunity to hone skills and learn from colleagues, and also provided mentorship to co-workers which has helped shape the therapist that I am today.
Treatment approaches are Psychodynamic, Supportive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
I think my experience treating children, families and adults for many years has benefited my clients. I enjoy helping people very much and understand my strengths and limitations.
My parents were both teachers: My father was a Phys Ed teacher and coach, and my mother was a Special Education teacher. So helping others was valued in my family. I worked in a group practice for many years where I had the opportunity to hone skills and learn from colleagues, and also provided mentorship to co-workers which has helped shape the therapist that I am today.
For many young adults, life feels like a series of performances and expectations. I offer something different: a raw, authentic, and grounded space where you don't have to be impressive or earn the right to be heard. I specialize in helping those navigating anxiety, trauma, and the complex task of becoming yourself.
For many young adults, life feels like a series of performances and expectations. I offer something different: a raw, authentic, and grounded space where you don't have to be impressive or earn the right to be heard. I specialize in helping those navigating anxiety, trauma, and the complex task of becoming yourself.
I also offer psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and play therapy.
Your goal is for you or your loved one to feel better ASAP right? Well, I have 30+ years experience doing exactly that. I'm also am an author, professor, past prez. of the PA Psych. Assoc., Fellow of three psych. organizations, a frequent media source (e.g., CNN, Washington Post, NYT) and a creator of social media content. I specializes in kid, teen and couple issues. I treat adults and youth in individual, marital and family therapy. I have three primary goals (1) To create a confidential, caring and warming atmosphere for my clients. (2) To offer services that are informed by science. And, (3) to offer life altering results ASAP.
I also offer psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, and play therapy.
Your goal is for you or your loved one to feel better ASAP right? Well, I have 30+ years experience doing exactly that. I'm also am an author, professor, past prez. of the PA Psych. Assoc., Fellow of three psych. organizations, a frequent media source (e.g., CNN, Washington Post, NYT) and a creator of social media content. I specializes in kid, teen and couple issues. I treat adults and youth in individual, marital and family therapy. I have three primary goals (1) To create a confidential, caring and warming atmosphere for my clients. (2) To offer services that are informed by science. And, (3) to offer life altering results ASAP.
Are you ready to build a strong thriving relationship? Looking to invite eroticism back into your relationship? Laura Morse works collaboratively with individuals & couples who want to improve their relationships. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, she’s helped hundreds of individuals and couples just like you.
Are you ready to build a strong thriving relationship? Looking to invite eroticism back into your relationship? Laura Morse works collaboratively with individuals & couples who want to improve their relationships. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, she’s helped hundreds of individuals and couples just like you.
My approach is integrative and draws on psychodynamic, CBT, and ACT frameworks, adapted to the person in front of me rather than applied as a fixed protocol.
Most of my patients are doing well by most measures. They're accomplished, capable, and have built something real — professionally, personally, or both. What brings them to therapy isn't a crisis. It's the quieter recognition that performing at a high level for a long time has a cost, and that they haven't had a space to reckon with that cost honestly.
I work with high-achieving adults executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs — who are navigating burnout, identity questions, relational strain, and the particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up on a performance review.
My approach is integrative and draws on psychodynamic, CBT, and ACT frameworks, adapted to the person in front of me rather than applied as a fixed protocol.
Most of my patients are doing well by most measures. They're accomplished, capable, and have built something real — professionally, personally, or both. What brings them to therapy isn't a crisis. It's the quieter recognition that performing at a high level for a long time has a cost, and that they haven't had a space to reckon with that cost honestly.
I work with high-achieving adults executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs — who are navigating burnout, identity questions, relational strain, and the particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up on a performance review.
My approach is psychodynamic and insight-oriented, helping people better understand the emotional conflicts and relational patterns that shape their lives and relationships.
As a psychologist/ psychoanalyst, I work with people who are struggling with painful symptoms or patterns that feel difficult to change. I also provide emotional assessments for children and adolescents. Together, we look honestly at what may be getting in the way, including the subtle ways we all protect ourselves from difficult truths. In the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship, deeper self-understanding gradually makes new ways of relating and experiencing oneself possible. Over time, this work may lead to greater emotional freedom, more meaningful relationships, and a stronger sense of authenticity and direction.
My approach is psychodynamic and insight-oriented, helping people better understand the emotional conflicts and relational patterns that shape their lives and relationships.
As a psychologist/ psychoanalyst, I work with people who are struggling with painful symptoms or patterns that feel difficult to change. I also provide emotional assessments for children and adolescents. Together, we look honestly at what may be getting in the way, including the subtle ways we all protect ourselves from difficult truths. In the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship, deeper self-understanding gradually makes new ways of relating and experiencing oneself possible. Over time, this work may lead to greater emotional freedom, more meaningful relationships, and a stronger sense of authenticity and direction.
Holistic Psychotherapy by Santa, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, SEP
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
I offer integrative holistic psychotherapy, blending somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches.
No matter how you are feeling, know that there is someone out here to support you, don't lose hope. I believe that we all have the innate ability to be well, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identification. Traumatic and challenging experiences in our lifes, can affect our nervous system, rendering us vulnerable, confused and at times stuck/frozen in fight and or flight responses to life. It would be an honor to assist you at recognizing and reclaiming your strength and true potential through gentle, mindful and regulated interventions that provide balance and peace.
I offer integrative holistic psychotherapy, blending somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches.
No matter how you are feeling, know that there is someone out here to support you, don't lose hope. I believe that we all have the innate ability to be well, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identification. Traumatic and challenging experiences in our lifes, can affect our nervous system, rendering us vulnerable, confused and at times stuck/frozen in fight and or flight responses to life. It would be an honor to assist you at recognizing and reclaiming your strength and true potential through gentle, mindful and regulated interventions that provide balance and peace.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.