Hypnotherapists in Crofton, MD
Relationships can sometimes hit a rough patch as life has a habit of "getting in the way", adding stressors that even the strongest relationships find hard to navigate without professional support from time to time. Sometimes it can be challenging for a couple to be kind or thoughtful of each other's needs or find the time to talk about current problems without escalating the issues. It is not uncommon for couples to experience problems listening to each other or enjoying each other's company. I have helped hundreds of couples find their way back to the loving relationship they want and need!
Relationships can sometimes hit a rough patch as life has a habit of "getting in the way", adding stressors that even the strongest relationships find hard to navigate without professional support from time to time. Sometimes it can be challenging for a couple to be kind or thoughtful of each other's needs or find the time to talk about current problems without escalating the issues. It is not uncommon for couples to experience problems listening to each other or enjoying each other's company. I have helped hundreds of couples find their way back to the loving relationship they want and need!
As a licensed clinical social worker, my passion is in supporting others to develop more whole and healthy versions of themselves. Much of my experience has been helping individuals who have experienced trauma make sense of those experiences and find meaning and wellness on the other side. In addition to post-traumatic stress, I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, and relationship as well as workplace challenges.
As a licensed clinical social worker, my passion is in supporting others to develop more whole and healthy versions of themselves. Much of my experience has been helping individuals who have experienced trauma make sense of those experiences and find meaning and wellness on the other side. In addition to post-traumatic stress, I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, and relationship as well as workplace challenges.
Everyone has the capacity to interpret, influence, and create life events. We can choose what to do with the abilities and limitations we possess. Our thinking may affect the way we feel and behave. Would you like assistance in developing self-awareness and skills to manage life transitions? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment; offering support and guidance as you gain insight to find answers to the conflicts in life. An effective therapeutic relationship is based on trust and rapport. I am dedicated to providing confidential, ethical, qualified assistance to help you promote personal growth and achieve therapeutic goals.
Everyone has the capacity to interpret, influence, and create life events. We can choose what to do with the abilities and limitations we possess. Our thinking may affect the way we feel and behave. Would you like assistance in developing self-awareness and skills to manage life transitions? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment; offering support and guidance as you gain insight to find answers to the conflicts in life. An effective therapeutic relationship is based on trust and rapport. I am dedicated to providing confidential, ethical, qualified assistance to help you promote personal growth and achieve therapeutic goals.
•• Accepting New Patients •• We specialize in helping children who struggle with anxiety, depression, or school concerns with counseling, psychiatry, and psychological testing. Do you think your child may have a learning disability or mental health disorder? Are you struggling to find the right medication to reduce your child's symptoms? Are your child's emotions so extreme that it worries you? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I know we can help you!
•• Accepting New Patients •• We specialize in helping children who struggle with anxiety, depression, or school concerns with counseling, psychiatry, and psychological testing. Do you think your child may have a learning disability or mental health disorder? Are you struggling to find the right medication to reduce your child's symptoms? Are your child's emotions so extreme that it worries you? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I know we can help you!
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Times are tough, and when loss or change shakes your stability and has you questioning things, it can feel overwhelming. At Well Being Transitions Counseling (WBTCS) I offer a safe, focused space to quickly get down to business, hit the ground running to map out what’s next—because others may be relying on you, and time matters. Together, we’ll reconnoit available resources, emphasize your strengths, shed what holds you back, and create a foundation that keeps you anchored while you step into the new reality. I’m here to help you stay steady, focused, and empowered in this difficult season, with practical tools to move forward.
Times are tough, and when loss or change shakes your stability and has you questioning things, it can feel overwhelming. At Well Being Transitions Counseling (WBTCS) I offer a safe, focused space to quickly get down to business, hit the ground running to map out what’s next—because others may be relying on you, and time matters. Together, we’ll reconnoit available resources, emphasize your strengths, shed what holds you back, and create a foundation that keeps you anchored while you step into the new reality. I’m here to help you stay steady, focused, and empowered in this difficult season, with practical tools to move forward.
"There is the inside , there is the outside and then there is the bridge between the two." I work extensively with PTSD, addiction and trauma recovery. I have over 25 years of experience with EMDR. Panic attacks, addictions, nightmares and social phobia are also a large part of the work I do. I utilize emdr because talk therapy sometimes simply doesn't work.
"There is the inside , there is the outside and then there is the bridge between the two." I work extensively with PTSD, addiction and trauma recovery. I have over 25 years of experience with EMDR. Panic attacks, addictions, nightmares and social phobia are also a large part of the work I do. I utilize emdr because talk therapy sometimes simply doesn't work.
I have experience working with adults suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse, as well as kids, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health needs. I am interested and skilled in addressing issues pertaining to relationship struggles, stress, difficulty paying attention and functioning in school, and mood difficulties related to anxiety and depression. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping them find and utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to meet their treatment goals.
I have experience working with adults suffering from severe psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse, as well as kids, adolescents, adults and families with a variety of mental health needs. I am interested and skilled in addressing issues pertaining to relationship struggles, stress, difficulty paying attention and functioning in school, and mood difficulties related to anxiety and depression. I welcome the opportunity to work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, helping them find and utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to meet their treatment goals.
I am also trained in EMDR and Hypnotherapy.
It is important to have a safe space to express your true feelings and process your experiences in life. Therapy is a perfect space to do that without judgment and at your own pace. There are many different approaches to therapy for each client, and one size does not fit all. I like to use a client-centered approach as I believe in giving the client the agency to feel in control of their therapeutic experience. I use various approaches such as CBT and mindfulness, to create an environment and experience that is individualized and beneficial to the client’s goals and expectations.
I am also trained in EMDR and Hypnotherapy.
It is important to have a safe space to express your true feelings and process your experiences in life. Therapy is a perfect space to do that without judgment and at your own pace. There are many different approaches to therapy for each client, and one size does not fit all. I like to use a client-centered approach as I believe in giving the client the agency to feel in control of their therapeutic experience. I use various approaches such as CBT and mindfulness, to create an environment and experience that is individualized and beneficial to the client’s goals and expectations.
My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
Are you self-sabotaging your life? ADHD, anxiety, and chronic stress can make life feel like a relentless uphill battle, where executive dysfunction and emotional dysregulation derail your goals and leave you feeling underestimated. It’s time to stop fighting yourself. I help you bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing" by fusing evidence-based therapy with Stoic wisdom. Together, we’ll build custom, high-impact strategies to master your focus, mend your relationships, and sharpen your emotional resilience. Let’s turn your obstacles into fuel and finally unlock the capabilities you will learn you were always there in your reach!
Are you self-sabotaging your life? ADHD, anxiety, and chronic stress can make life feel like a relentless uphill battle, where executive dysfunction and emotional dysregulation derail your goals and leave you feeling underestimated. It’s time to stop fighting yourself. I help you bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing" by fusing evidence-based therapy with Stoic wisdom. Together, we’ll build custom, high-impact strategies to master your focus, mend your relationships, and sharpen your emotional resilience. Let’s turn your obstacles into fuel and finally unlock the capabilities you will learn you were always there in your reach!
My training includes working with leaders in hypnotherapy and regression methods suc
Who are your ideal clients?
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck or blocked in patterns like anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, or unwanted habits and are ready to change. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or frustrated because they’ve tried to fix things consciously, but something deeper is still holding them back. With over 16 years of experience helping individuals create real, lasting change, I work with clients at the subconscious level to break these patterns and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and control.
My training includes working with leaders in hypnotherapy and regression methods suc
Who are your ideal clients?
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck or blocked in patterns like anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, or unwanted habits and are ready to change. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or frustrated because they’ve tried to fix things consciously, but something deeper is still holding them back. With over 16 years of experience helping individuals create real, lasting change, I work with clients at the subconscious level to break these patterns and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and control.
Finding the right therapist is a daunting process. Let me help you figure out if I might be a good fit by sharing how my clients experience me: Most have said they really appreciate how engaged & active I am; I help them understand themselves better; help them understand how stress affects their body; how they internalize thoughts of self & others; that I give tools to help with difficult emotions; and how to communicate their needs to their partner & listen better. I specialize in 1) attachment/relationship, 2) trauma/loss, 3) non-traditional families, 4) adoption, 5) ThirdCultureKid, 6) LGBTQ, 7) parenting issues
Finding the right therapist is a daunting process. Let me help you figure out if I might be a good fit by sharing how my clients experience me: Most have said they really appreciate how engaged & active I am; I help them understand themselves better; help them understand how stress affects their body; how they internalize thoughts of self & others; that I give tools to help with difficult emotions; and how to communicate their needs to their partner & listen better. I specialize in 1) attachment/relationship, 2) trauma/loss, 3) non-traditional families, 4) adoption, 5) ThirdCultureKid, 6) LGBTQ, 7) parenting issues
I help committed couples facing infidelity, betrayal, or a relationship crisis who aren't ready to give up, who despite uncertainty want to choose a loving, trusting, authentic relationship if possible. I'll help you find the path forward. Together we'll create emotional safety, rebuild trust through genuine accountability, & regulate overwhelming emotions. While healing is strongest when both partners are engaged, I've seen meaningful change begin even when just one partner chooses a different path. My approach integrates relationship science, nervous system regulation, and mind-body healing in a compassionate, structured process.
I help committed couples facing infidelity, betrayal, or a relationship crisis who aren't ready to give up, who despite uncertainty want to choose a loving, trusting, authentic relationship if possible. I'll help you find the path forward. Together we'll create emotional safety, rebuild trust through genuine accountability, & regulate overwhelming emotions. While healing is strongest when both partners are engaged, I've seen meaningful change begin even when just one partner chooses a different path. My approach integrates relationship science, nervous system regulation, and mind-body healing in a compassionate, structured process.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, painful relationships, or patterns that no longer serve them. You may find yourself stuck in unwanted thoughts, strong emotions, self-doubt, or repeating the same struggles despite your best efforts to move forward. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, make sense of these experiences, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. Together, we can explore these difficulties with curiosity and compassion so you can create a life that feels more meaningful, connected, and aligned with your values.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, painful relationships, or patterns that no longer serve them. You may find yourself stuck in unwanted thoughts, strong emotions, self-doubt, or repeating the same struggles despite your best efforts to move forward. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, make sense of these experiences, and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. Together, we can explore these difficulties with curiosity and compassion so you can create a life that feels more meaningful, connected, and aligned with your values.
Stoneybrook Community Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP, CSAM
Online Only
I am licensed in Maryland with 20 plus years of professional therapeutic work experience. This means that I have helped clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem/self-worth and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. You just need assistance in understanding them and using them at their full potential. It’s that self-constitution that gives us that strength to live our lives to their fullest. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.
I am licensed in Maryland with 20 plus years of professional therapeutic work experience. This means that I have helped clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem/self-worth and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your life story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. You just need assistance in understanding them and using them at their full potential. It’s that self-constitution that gives us that strength to live our lives to their fullest. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life.
Illuminated Paradigm Counseling and Healing, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ADS
Online Only
We specialize in assisting people with working through anxiety and stress to experience relief and achieve life and professional goals. Learn how to master yourself with an emphasis on integrative wellness, be a high performer, develop high-performing teams, better manage your time and priorities, and speak up confidently when appropriate with emotional intelligence. We will work through life and family challenges and set a career path that aligns with your true self.
We specialize in assisting people with working through anxiety and stress to experience relief and achieve life and professional goals. Learn how to master yourself with an emphasis on integrative wellness, be a high performer, develop high-performing teams, better manage your time and priorities, and speak up confidently when appropriate with emotional intelligence. We will work through life and family challenges and set a career path that aligns with your true self.
I’m a highly trained somatic therapist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. Many of the people who come to see me have always felt a little different, deeply thoughtful, sensitive, and aware, but also frustrated that traditional approaches to healing haven’t fully helped. You may understand your problems intellectually, yet still feel the stress, tension, or anxiety living in your body. Somatic therapy works differently. Instead of only talking about problems, we work directly with the nervous system and the body’s natural capacity to heal.
I’m a highly trained somatic therapist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. Many of the people who come to see me have always felt a little different, deeply thoughtful, sensitive, and aware, but also frustrated that traditional approaches to healing haven’t fully helped. You may understand your problems intellectually, yet still feel the stress, tension, or anxiety living in your body. Somatic therapy works differently. Instead of only talking about problems, we work directly with the nervous system and the body’s natural capacity to heal.
Are you suffering? Have you tried to change on your own but feel stuck? I can help by providing a safe, caring place where you can heal and grow. You can learn to feel and express your needs and emotions without shutting down, withdrawing, or acting destructively and to get your needs met. We will work together to help you develop and sustain close, satisfying relationships.
Are you suffering? Have you tried to change on your own but feel stuck? I can help by providing a safe, caring place where you can heal and grow. You can learn to feel and express your needs and emotions without shutting down, withdrawing, or acting destructively and to get your needs met. We will work together to help you develop and sustain close, satisfying relationships.
Lauren Ilene Mirkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCP, NCC, LDN, NBC-HWC
Columbia, MD 21044
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.
I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of issues. I like to tailor my approach to the methods that best match individual client needs. I am certified in EMDR and Hypnosis. (EMDR International Association Certified) I also use many humanistic, client centered approaches.
I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families facing a wide range of issues. I like to tailor my approach to the methods that best match individual client needs. I am certified in EMDR and Hypnosis. (EMDR International Association Certified) I also use many humanistic, client centered approaches.
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HypnoTherapy
How does hypnotherapy work?
Hypnotherapy works by using guided hypnosis to help you reach a state of focus and concentration through mental imagery and soothing verbal repetition. The state is somewhat like being absorbed in a book, a movie, or your own thoughts. You are not under a therapist’s “control,” but they can help you relax and turn your attention inward to discover the resources to achieve behavior change or better manage psychological concerns. Therapy sessions may involve guiding you through recognizing a problem, releasing problematic thoughts about it, and considering and accepting more productive alternatives before returning to normal awareness. Hypnotherapy is typically used by a therapist along with traditional forms of talk therapy. Eventually, your therapist can help you learn hypnotherapy techniques yourself so you can establish a stronger sense of control on your own in stressful or challenging moments.
Is hypnotherapy the same as hypnosis?
Hypnotherapy, which is sometimes called hypnotic suggestion, is a therapeutic technique in which a therapist uses hypnosis to help patients. It is not the kind of hypnosis portrayed in stage shows, or in movies or on television. You will not be unconscious or asleep during hypnotherapy, you will not lose control of yourself, your thoughts, or your free will, and you will be able to fully recall your experience. And while you will hear your therapist’s suggestions, it is always up to you to decide whether to act on them. Hypnosis by a trained mental-health professional is not a form of mind control, which is impossible to achieve anyway.
Can everyone be hypnotized?
The most common challenge of hypnotherapy is that as many as one in four people cannot be hypnotized. Brain imaging has confirmed differences in patterns of brain connectivity between those who respond to hypnotism and those who do not. Other people who could potentially be hypnotized may not respond to the technique because of their skepticism or resistance to entering a hypnotic state. If a therapist’s “post-hypnotic suggestion” is effective, it’s because they are suggesting something you want to achieve.
Does hypnotherapy work?
Through hypnotherapy, you can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. Like other talk therapy techniques, when hypnotherapy succeeds, it’s a case of mind over matter. Effective hypnotherapy involves self-healing because you access resources you need to change inside of yourself and learn how to tap into them whenever you need. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective therapy for anxiety, phobias, stress, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, and undesirable behaviors like smoking. It can be used to help improve sleep or to address relationship challenges, and to aid with pain management, digestive disorders, skin conditions, and the gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy or chemotherapy.