Therapists for Adults in Cooksville, MD
With grace, we embrace!
Support through every season of life.
Journeying through pregnancy, adjusting to postpartum changes, or trying to survive early parenthood? As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I help moms navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD/birth trauma and other challenges that arise during pregnancy and postpartum.
I help you feel seen, capable, and reconnected to yourself and your family.
With grace, we embrace!
Support through every season of life.
Journeying through pregnancy, adjusting to postpartum changes, or trying to survive early parenthood? As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I help moms navigate anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD/birth trauma and other challenges that arise during pregnancy and postpartum.
I help you feel seen, capable, and reconnected to yourself and your family.
My ideal client is an adult in young to mid- adulthood navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
I provide a collaborative, solution-focused approach tailored to your needs. I help clients explore patterns, improve relationships, manage anxiety and depression, and work through trauma in a safe, supportive environment.
My ideal client is an adult in young to mid- adulthood navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
I provide a collaborative, solution-focused approach tailored to your needs. I help clients explore patterns, improve relationships, manage anxiety and depression, and work through trauma in a safe, supportive environment.
It's in the past, so why can't I get over it? Am I broken or just doing this to myself? Who even am I now? There's so much suffering in the world, what difference do I make? If you lie awake at night with these racing thoughts, a pit in your stomach, and pressure in your chest, reach out.
Life is messy, so bring your full, messy self to therapy. We'll laugh, swear, rage at injustice, and mourn loss together. We'll figure out what's actually behind the humor, intellectualizing, people pleasing, defensiveness, and the things you're ashamed of doing.
It's in the past, so why can't I get over it? Am I broken or just doing this to myself? Who even am I now? There's so much suffering in the world, what difference do I make? If you lie awake at night with these racing thoughts, a pit in your stomach, and pressure in your chest, reach out.
Life is messy, so bring your full, messy self to therapy. We'll laugh, swear, rage at injustice, and mourn loss together. We'll figure out what's actually behind the humor, intellectualizing, people pleasing, defensiveness, and the things you're ashamed of doing.
If you are an anxious adult ready to understand and confront anxiety, I encourage you to reach out!
If you are looking for relief from overwhelming anxiety or desire the ability to tame anxiety impacting your life, then you are in the right place! I am a therapist passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and related issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, depressive disorders, transitional life stress, and interpersonal problems. Anxiety can be invasive and scary. With years of helping those troubled by anxiety, I have found trust, openness, and commitment to change to be the most prominent factors in successfully overcoming anxiety's challenges.
If you are an anxious adult ready to understand and confront anxiety, I encourage you to reach out!
If you are looking for relief from overwhelming anxiety or desire the ability to tame anxiety impacting your life, then you are in the right place! I am a therapist passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and related issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, depressive disorders, transitional life stress, and interpersonal problems. Anxiety can be invasive and scary. With years of helping those troubled by anxiety, I have found trust, openness, and commitment to change to be the most prominent factors in successfully overcoming anxiety's challenges.
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I believe that, much like an ancient stucco statue concealing a core of pure gold, our true selves are often obscured by life's challenges and experiences. In my three decades as an educator, mentor, and therapist, I've witnessed the transformative power of unveiling one's authentic potential. I believe in the inherent resilience and brilliance within each individual, waiting to be discovered beneath the layers of physical, social, and mental tribulations. My mission, passionately pursued throughout my career, is to guide others toward their goals and help them actualize their full potential.
I believe that, much like an ancient stucco statue concealing a core of pure gold, our true selves are often obscured by life's challenges and experiences. In my three decades as an educator, mentor, and therapist, I've witnessed the transformative power of unveiling one's authentic potential. I believe in the inherent resilience and brilliance within each individual, waiting to be discovered beneath the layers of physical, social, and mental tribulations. My mission, passionately pursued throughout my career, is to guide others toward their goals and help them actualize their full potential.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, stress, and relationship shifts.
Do you have a yearning to know yourself on a deeper level—perhaps to explore your life in a way that you can’t with anyone else? Maybe you are looking for a space to talk about your burdens, your struggles, or anything that’s bothering you, without being rushed or met with blanket advice. Maybe there are things on your mind that you haven’t told anybody else, and you have a deep desire to pour out everything that is in your soul. As a therapist, I work in an exploratory way, helping you reach the places inside yourself that you haven’t visited in a while. Whether you are in the midst of a life change or carrying pain from
I work with adults navigating life transitions, stress, and relationship shifts.
Do you have a yearning to know yourself on a deeper level—perhaps to explore your life in a way that you can’t with anyone else? Maybe you are looking for a space to talk about your burdens, your struggles, or anything that’s bothering you, without being rushed or met with blanket advice. Maybe there are things on your mind that you haven’t told anybody else, and you have a deep desire to pour out everything that is in your soul. As a therapist, I work in an exploratory way, helping you reach the places inside yourself that you haven’t visited in a while. Whether you are in the midst of a life change or carrying pain from
A safe place of healing and growth is our shared focus, no matter where you are in your life or where you have been. I take a respectful, compassionate and collaborative approach whatever your personal or mental health concerns--from severe and less intense problems, anxiety and depression, to men's and women's issues and dealing with families-of-origin and relationships. My education, training and experience enable my practice to serve the psychological healing and integration of persons from a broad range of perspectives and cultures.
A safe place of healing and growth is our shared focus, no matter where you are in your life or where you have been. I take a respectful, compassionate and collaborative approach whatever your personal or mental health concerns--from severe and less intense problems, anxiety and depression, to men's and women's issues and dealing with families-of-origin and relationships. My education, training and experience enable my practice to serve the psychological healing and integration of persons from a broad range of perspectives and cultures.
I provide compassionate, affirming therapy for children, teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, self esteem concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
Many of the clients I work with feel disconnected from themselves or others. They may struggle with communication, boundaries, conflict, people pleasing, dating, friendships, family dynamics, or recurring patterns in relationships and marriage. Together, we'll explore how attachment styles, past experiences, upbringing influences shape present relationships.
I provide compassionate, affirming therapy for children, teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, self esteem concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
Many of the clients I work with feel disconnected from themselves or others. They may struggle with communication, boundaries, conflict, people pleasing, dating, friendships, family dynamics, or recurring patterns in relationships and marriage. Together, we'll explore how attachment styles, past experiences, upbringing influences shape present relationships.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in therapy.
I integrate a holistic and person-centered approach, focusing on the whole person ( mind, body, and spirit). I create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can empower themselves to take an active role in their healing process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in therapy.
I integrate a holistic and person-centered approach, focusing on the whole person ( mind, body, and spirit). I create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can empower themselves to take an active role in their healing process.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic emotional depletion, especially when survival strategies like people pleasing, perfectionism, or over-functioning no longer work.
Are your current ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or soul exhaustion starting to feel misaligned, or even costly?
Do you find yourself prioritizing safety and survival in your career, relationships, or daily life, only to realize there’s little space left for ease, joy, or true rest?
Many of the people I work with are outwardly successful, deeply thoughtful, and quietly overwhelmed. Together, we shift from survival-based coping into a life that feels emotionally regulated, internally peaceful, and aligned with who they are becoming.
I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic emotional depletion, especially when survival strategies like people pleasing, perfectionism, or over-functioning no longer work.
Are your current ways of coping with anxiety, depression, or soul exhaustion starting to feel misaligned, or even costly?
Do you find yourself prioritizing safety and survival in your career, relationships, or daily life, only to realize there’s little space left for ease, joy, or true rest?
Many of the people I work with are outwardly successful, deeply thoughtful, and quietly overwhelmed. Together, we shift from survival-based coping into a life that feels emotionally regulated, internally peaceful, and aligned with who they are becoming.
I enjoy working with both young and older adults who are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or the stress of life changes.
Are you struggling to manage a life change or a family situation? Does your child have explosions, defiance or behavior problems? As a former Peace Corps volunteer and an adoptive parent, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
I enjoy working with both young and older adults who are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or the stress of life changes.
Are you struggling to manage a life change or a family situation? Does your child have explosions, defiance or behavior problems? As a former Peace Corps volunteer and an adoptive parent, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
Emergence Counseling offers mental health therapy services for individuals and couples. We particularly enjoy working with the LGBT+ and neurodiverse communities, as well as people with disabilities and chronic pain/illness. If you're struggling to navigate feelings of depression and anxiety, want to explore your identity, or just generally feel like the world is on fire right now, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with us today! We offer payment and scheduling options to fit any situation, including sliding scale, pro bono, and CareFirst insurance.
Emergence Counseling offers mental health therapy services for individuals and couples. We particularly enjoy working with the LGBT+ and neurodiverse communities, as well as people with disabilities and chronic pain/illness. If you're struggling to navigate feelings of depression and anxiety, want to explore your identity, or just generally feel like the world is on fire right now, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with us today! We offer payment and scheduling options to fit any situation, including sliding scale, pro bono, and CareFirst insurance.
Hello, I am Jamilah. I am a Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand the difficulties that life can present. My passion lies in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through life's challenges. I am dedicated to establishing a secure and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, develop effective communication skills, and cultivate resilient bonds within their relationships.
Hello, I am Jamilah. I am a Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand the difficulties that life can present. My passion lies in supporting individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through life's challenges. I am dedicated to establishing a secure and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotions, develop effective communication skills, and cultivate resilient bonds within their relationships.
you are the one who keeps strong for everyone else, you make everything seem 'okay' with your incredible sense of humor despite the pain. maybe you have learned to keep safe by people pleasing or caretaking, yet you feel alone or like there are parts of you no one understands. you are intelligent, wise, creative, and social justice oriented. you recognize that trauma occurs on the personal and systemic levels, and you want to heal from your pain and understand the parts of your identity that hold privilege. the world needs your revolutionary mindset, you need a space to reckon with your personal, systemic, and ancestral trauma.
you are the one who keeps strong for everyone else, you make everything seem 'okay' with your incredible sense of humor despite the pain. maybe you have learned to keep safe by people pleasing or caretaking, yet you feel alone or like there are parts of you no one understands. you are intelligent, wise, creative, and social justice oriented. you recognize that trauma occurs on the personal and systemic levels, and you want to heal from your pain and understand the parts of your identity that hold privilege. the world needs your revolutionary mindset, you need a space to reckon with your personal, systemic, and ancestral trauma.
Israel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. He has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is an active duty officer with U.S. Public Health Service, and a former guest provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He guides individuals to embrace transformation through the challenges that promote healing. He is trained in Clinical Trauma, Mindful Anger, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, ADHD.
Israel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. He has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is an active duty officer with U.S. Public Health Service, and a former guest provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He guides individuals to embrace transformation through the challenges that promote healing. He is trained in Clinical Trauma, Mindful Anger, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, ADHD.
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
Four sets of skills are taught in the adult curriculum: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
Four sets of skills are taught in the adult curriculum: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
True Blue Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. The program includes weekly individual therapy and group skills training sessions, as-needed phone coaching for additional support, and therapist consultation (therapists only). DTB is an evidence-based treatment designed to treat individuals who struggle with emotion regulation difficulties, engage in problem behaviors such as suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, or individuals who may have difficulties with depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, borderline personality or have a history of traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adults.
You have taken the first step toward improving your mental health and wellness by seeking assistance from a qualified therapist. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship problems, or life transitions, therapy can play a key part in the development of goals, identification of roadblocks to achieving those goals, and building the tools to bring about change. I bring an integrative approach to help people resolve emotional conflicts, develop self-awareness/acceptance, and increase coping skills, constructive behaviors, and thought patterns. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with adults.
You have taken the first step toward improving your mental health and wellness by seeking assistance from a qualified therapist. Whether dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship problems, or life transitions, therapy can play a key part in the development of goals, identification of roadblocks to achieving those goals, and building the tools to bring about change. I bring an integrative approach to help people resolve emotional conflicts, develop self-awareness/acceptance, and increase coping skills, constructive behaviors, and thought patterns. I am licensed in Virginia and Maryland.
Do you feel stuck? Like you know something needs to change, but you're unsure what that thing might be just yet? Maybe life's weight has pulled you away from yourself, your relationships, or your sense of direction. I work with people who are ready to find their way back to themselves and to others. Through practical tools and a warm, collaborative approach, I’ll help you show up more fully in your own life, your relationships, and your community. You don't have to have it all figured out to start. We'll do that together
Do you feel stuck? Like you know something needs to change, but you're unsure what that thing might be just yet? Maybe life's weight has pulled you away from yourself, your relationships, or your sense of direction. I work with people who are ready to find their way back to themselves and to others. Through practical tools and a warm, collaborative approach, I’ll help you show up more fully in your own life, your relationships, and your community. You don't have to have it all figured out to start. We'll do that together
I see pre-teens, adolescents and adults.
Accepting New Clients! Hello! Glad you made it to my profile. Are you dealing with anxiety and stressors that you can't quite get a hold of? Feeling strains in your relationships, but not exactly sure how to improve them? Overwhelmed and need someone to listen? Many of us experience difficult things in life and eventually reach a point where we are ready to make sense of them and heal. There are many barriers, both past and present, that get in the way of us healing, growing and seeing the positive aspects of our lives. Therapy is a great first step in helping yourself feel better and become more capable of living the life you want.
I see pre-teens, adolescents and adults.
Accepting New Clients! Hello! Glad you made it to my profile. Are you dealing with anxiety and stressors that you can't quite get a hold of? Feeling strains in your relationships, but not exactly sure how to improve them? Overwhelmed and need someone to listen? Many of us experience difficult things in life and eventually reach a point where we are ready to make sense of them and heal. There are many barriers, both past and present, that get in the way of us healing, growing and seeing the positive aspects of our lives. Therapy is a great first step in helping yourself feel better and become more capable of living the life you want.
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FAQ - About Adult Counseling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioral therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists hold various licenses depending on their training and state requirements. Common therapy credentials include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.