Anxiety Therapists in Eldersburg, MD
Managing anxiety, worry, and depression in the face of life challenges can feel like failure, but I promise you-you're not failing.
I'm a therapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors, stressed out parents, and women navigating midlife. Life can be so overwhelming when you are healing and still have to keep going. I'm here to help share your burden. My work integrates psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Relational Therapy to help you connect with your inner world and build a more kind and compassionate relationship with yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate space where all of you is welcome, no matter how messy.
Managing anxiety, worry, and depression in the face of life challenges can feel like failure, but I promise you-you're not failing.
I'm a therapist who specializes in helping trauma survivors, stressed out parents, and women navigating midlife. Life can be so overwhelming when you are healing and still have to keep going. I'm here to help share your burden. My work integrates psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Relational Therapy to help you connect with your inner world and build a more kind and compassionate relationship with yourself. I offer a warm, compassionate space where all of you is welcome, no matter how messy.
My clinical experience includes working with individuals whose stories include anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoption, and trauma.
We all have a story. Our stories define us in many ways. If you are scrolling through this website then you have already started the hardest part of therapy—making a decision to invite someone else in to your story. As your counselor, I aim to help you integrate all parts of your story within a framework of safety, compassion, and authenticity. I understand the importance of feeling safe, and acknowledge it will take time to build rapport. As a person who has faced many of her own obstacles, I offer a unique emphasis on self-compassion and acceptance along with accountability and action when needed.
My clinical experience includes working with individuals whose stories include anxiety, depression, ADHD, adoption, and trauma.
We all have a story. Our stories define us in many ways. If you are scrolling through this website then you have already started the hardest part of therapy—making a decision to invite someone else in to your story. As your counselor, I aim to help you integrate all parts of your story within a framework of safety, compassion, and authenticity. I understand the importance of feeling safe, and acknowledge it will take time to build rapport. As a person who has faced many of her own obstacles, I offer a unique emphasis on self-compassion and acceptance along with accountability and action when needed.
Whether it is familial issues, anxiety, depression, identity, or life transitions, people face many challenges to their mental health.
Regardless of gender, race, age, career, political affiliation, orientation, or religion I strive to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to explore what has been weighing heavily on your heart and mind. My style of therapy is person centered with a holistic approach. My focuses are anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Whether it is familial issues, anxiety, depression, identity, or life transitions, people face many challenges to their mental health.
Regardless of gender, race, age, career, political affiliation, orientation, or religion I strive to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to explore what has been weighing heavily on your heart and mind. My style of therapy is person centered with a holistic approach. My focuses are anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I provide a supportive space for individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Life often hands us stress that over time, or rather abruptly, can disrupt our sense of calm. We can get stuck, lose track of who we are and what is important to us. By working together, we can explore individual needs, strengthen awareness, challenge obstacles, and build skills to promote wellbeing.
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I provide a supportive space for individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Life often hands us stress that over time, or rather abruptly, can disrupt our sense of calm. We can get stuck, lose track of who we are and what is important to us. By working together, we can explore individual needs, strengthen awareness, challenge obstacles, and build skills to promote wellbeing.
I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, medical challenges, and the unique stresses of caregiving.
I work with older adults, helping them navigate life’s transitions and health challenges with compassion and support. I believe every person has the strength to grow and adapt, and I provide a safe, trauma-informed space to foster well-being, resilience, and hope.
I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, medical challenges, and the unique stresses of caregiving.
I work with older adults, helping them navigate life’s transitions and health challenges with compassion and support. I believe every person has the strength to grow and adapt, and I provide a safe, trauma-informed space to foster well-being, resilience, and hope.
Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC, PhD
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family stress, or major life changes, our clinicians work with you to create a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan.
At Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers, you’ll find compassionate support from more than 65 private‑practice providers dedicated to helping individuals and families of all ages. We offer personalized, collaborative care so you can feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work toward meaningful change.
Locations:
Columbia, Eldersburg, Owings Mills, Timonium, Urbana, Westminster, & Virtual.
Call 410.552.0773 or visit our website to request an appointment.
Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, family stress, or major life changes, our clinicians work with you to create a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan.
At Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers, you’ll find compassionate support from more than 65 private‑practice providers dedicated to helping individuals and families of all ages. We offer personalized, collaborative care so you can feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work toward meaningful change.
Locations:
Columbia, Eldersburg, Owings Mills, Timonium, Urbana, Westminster, & Virtual.
Call 410.552.0773 or visit our website to request an appointment.
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Seven Challenges, Motivational Interviewing and Mediation and specialize in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, school issues, marital issues and life cycle transitions.
I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work from Western Maryland College and my Masters in Social Work from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical focus on children and families. I have a certificate in Family Mediation, and am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor. I developed my expertise working with youth in Baltimore and have extensive experience in managing clinical programs within local youth serving organizations as well as in the coaching, developing and mentoring of clinical leaders in both Maryland and the DC.
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Seven Challenges, Motivational Interviewing and Mediation and specialize in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, school issues, marital issues and life cycle transitions.
I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work from Western Maryland College and my Masters in Social Work from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical focus on children and families. I have a certificate in Family Mediation, and am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor. I developed my expertise working with youth in Baltimore and have extensive experience in managing clinical programs within local youth serving organizations as well as in the coaching, developing and mentoring of clinical leaders in both Maryland and the DC.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression, including chronic worry, overthinking, low mood, emotional exhaustion, and negative self-talk.
Therapy is not about pushing yourself to “feel better” quickly—it is about building awareness, strengthening self-compassion, and making sustainable changes that support emotional stability and well-being.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety and depression, including chronic worry, overthinking, low mood, emotional exhaustion, and negative self-talk.
Therapy is not about pushing yourself to “feel better” quickly—it is about building awareness, strengthening self-compassion, and making sustainable changes that support emotional stability and well-being.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety?
I love my work as a clinical social worker. I have 20+ years of experience working with a wide range of clients, providing individual therapy for adults. Treatment areas include: depression; anxiety; PTSD; abuse and trauma survivors; grief and loss; relationship problems; and compassion fatigue.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety?
I love my work as a clinical social worker. I have 20+ years of experience working with a wide range of clients, providing individual therapy for adults. Treatment areas include: depression; anxiety; PTSD; abuse and trauma survivors; grief and loss; relationship problems; and compassion fatigue.
You may look like you are functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break alone.
I work with clients navigating identity concerns, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, & disordered eating. I practice from Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and take a body-positive approach. I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients while striving to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and able to show up fully as yourself.
You may look like you are functioning on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are hard to break alone.
I work with clients navigating identity concerns, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, & disordered eating. I practice from Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and take a body-positive approach. I provide affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients while striving to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and able to show up fully as yourself.
I treat mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and grief, among other disorders with children ages 6-12 and adult clients in through individual therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile, my name is Tony McCusker - a compassionate and knowledgeable licensed counselor. I received a master's degree from McDaniel College in Community Mental Health. I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to overcome obstacles, succeed, and grow. We all know that pain in life is unavoidable, but I'd love to help you carry that burden while we develop solutions by creating a safe space. You are the expert on your life, and I will bring my expertise in therapy to partner with you to find the relief and the balance that you seek.
I treat mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and grief, among other disorders with children ages 6-12 and adult clients in through individual therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile, my name is Tony McCusker - a compassionate and knowledgeable licensed counselor. I received a master's degree from McDaniel College in Community Mental Health. I participate in a salutogenic model of therapy, focusing on solutions and equipping people with the tools they need to overcome obstacles, succeed, and grow. We all know that pain in life is unavoidable, but I'd love to help you carry that burden while we develop solutions by creating a safe space. You are the expert on your life, and I will bring my expertise in therapy to partner with you to find the relief and the balance that you seek.
My approach to counseling emphasizes helping clients reconnect with the creative parts of themselves, allowing for new perspectives on challenges and cultivating personal growth. I view creativity as a transformative force; when we engage with our creative selves, we can approach our problems in innovative and meaningful ways. My sessions often incorporate Expressive Arts as a means of exploration and self-discovery, providing a unique avenue for clients to express their thoughts and emotions. I especially enjoy working with adolescent girls and young women, and neurodiverse individuals.
My approach to counseling emphasizes helping clients reconnect with the creative parts of themselves, allowing for new perspectives on challenges and cultivating personal growth. I view creativity as a transformative force; when we engage with our creative selves, we can approach our problems in innovative and meaningful ways. My sessions often incorporate Expressive Arts as a means of exploration and self-discovery, providing a unique avenue for clients to express their thoughts and emotions. I especially enjoy working with adolescent girls and young women, and neurodiverse individuals.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity exploration, and life transitions.
If therapy has felt intimidating or like “just sitting and talking,” I take a more creative, collaboration approach. I work with ages 5–21, and I believe healing doesn’t have to be boring—or done in just one way. My approach blends evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy with more hands-on, expressive tools. That might look like art projects to untangle big feelings, games that make it easier to open up, music that says what words can’t, or even movement/yoga to help reconnect mind and body. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we create. Sometimes we laugh a lot. All of it counts.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, identity exploration, and life transitions.
If therapy has felt intimidating or like “just sitting and talking,” I take a more creative, collaboration approach. I work with ages 5–21, and I believe healing doesn’t have to be boring—or done in just one way. My approach blends evidence-based practices like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy with more hands-on, expressive tools. That might look like art projects to untangle big feelings, games that make it easier to open up, music that says what words can’t, or even movement/yoga to help reconnect mind and body. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we create. Sometimes we laugh a lot. All of it counts.
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
I support people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress - or who just feel overwhelmed - in developing healthier thoughts, feelings & behaviors.
I also support clients with autism and intellectual disabilities (and their families) in managing the transition to adulthood. If you, like me, parent a child with a disability, you know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel to navigate both your child’s experience and your own journey as they try to find their place in the world. I am here to help.
I support people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or stress - or who just feel overwhelmed - in developing healthier thoughts, feelings & behaviors.
I also support clients with autism and intellectual disabilities (and their families) in managing the transition to adulthood. If you, like me, parent a child with a disability, you know how isolating and overwhelming it can feel to navigate both your child’s experience and your own journey as they try to find their place in the world. I am here to help.
Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked.
Extensive training and experience working with Trauma survivors and veterans, Traumatic loss, Grief, Adjustment and Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management issues, Parenting issues, Self harm, and Traumatic illness LBGTQ+ informed and welcoming.
Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked.
Extensive training and experience working with Trauma survivors and veterans, Traumatic loss, Grief, Adjustment and Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Issues, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management issues, Parenting issues, Self harm, and Traumatic illness LBGTQ+ informed and welcoming.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, or stuck—wondering when life will begin to feel lighter again.
I used a warm, strength based approach to help build resilience and help you to find the next best steps. Focusing on how you are experiencing life can help to understand how you can make changes to see improvements.
You may be feeling anxious, sad, or stuck—wondering when life will begin to feel lighter again.
I used a warm, strength based approach to help build resilience and help you to find the next best steps. Focusing on how you are experiencing life can help to understand how you can make changes to see improvements.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, we’ll work together to uncover clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
I believe in a collaborative approach and incorporate a variety of skills depending on the client’s needs. Some of the treatment approaches I utilize include a strength-based approach, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, we’ll work together to uncover clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
I believe in a collaborative approach and incorporate a variety of skills depending on the client’s needs. Some of the treatment approaches I utilize include a strength-based approach, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
We treat Adolescents and Adults in the area of Addiction, Substance Abuse, Dual-Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma (EMDR), and Relationship difficulties.
We offer morning and evening appointments. In addition, we accept most major health insurance, and several Employee Assistance Programs.
We treat Adolescents and Adults in the area of Addiction, Substance Abuse, Dual-Diagnosis, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma (EMDR), and Relationship difficulties.
We offer morning and evening appointments. In addition, we accept most major health insurance, and several Employee Assistance Programs.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
We offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to you or your child’s unique needs. We offer several creative modalities such as walk and talk therapy and art based approaches. Our services include: Individual Therapy for children, teens, and adults and Group therapy.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
We offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to you or your child’s unique needs. We offer several creative modalities such as walk and talk therapy and art based approaches. Our services include: Individual Therapy for children, teens, and adults and Group therapy.
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Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.