Transpersonal Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
I work with clients to transcend their conscious and subconscious being to explore their potential through an integrative approach. We will go forth on a healing journey through mind, body, and spirit, using a strengths-based approach to help you transform into your healthiest self. I have experience working with women, children, and families in a private setting, as well as in larger organizational systems. I find fulfillment in guiding you through your journey in a safe and accepting space. I feel a deep calling to help individuals heal after toxic relationships.
I work with clients to transcend their conscious and subconscious being to explore their potential through an integrative approach. We will go forth on a healing journey through mind, body, and spirit, using a strengths-based approach to help you transform into your healthiest self. I have experience working with women, children, and families in a private setting, as well as in larger organizational systems. I find fulfillment in guiding you through your journey in a safe and accepting space. I feel a deep calling to help individuals heal after toxic relationships.
Therapy can be a revelatory process and can bring you back to your authentic self. I'm a therapist specializing in working with sensations and signals in the body, to help you out of your head and toward growth and your next right step. I have expertise in healing from a range of family experiences and relationships from not the best to toxic. I'm adept at working toward the realest version of you, leaving behind what no longer works and helping you build strategies for growth. Change is never easy, but it's doable with grace, humor, and a strong therapeutic relationship you can count on.
Therapy can be a revelatory process and can bring you back to your authentic self. I'm a therapist specializing in working with sensations and signals in the body, to help you out of your head and toward growth and your next right step. I have expertise in healing from a range of family experiences and relationships from not the best to toxic. I'm adept at working toward the realest version of you, leaving behind what no longer works and helping you build strategies for growth. Change is never easy, but it's doable with grace, humor, and a strong therapeutic relationship you can count on.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Shaniqua Parrish-Bacon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can often feel overwhelming, with its constant challenges, uncertainties, and demands. Whether it's coping with anxiety, managing the weight of depression, or navigating the daily stresses that seem never-ending, you're not alone in facing these trials. These experiences can leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected but Serenity Wellness, LLC is here to help.
As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore and understand these struggles. Together, we will develop personalized strategies to help you cope, heal, and regain control of your life.
Life can often feel overwhelming, with its constant challenges, uncertainties, and demands. Whether it's coping with anxiety, managing the weight of depression, or navigating the daily stresses that seem never-ending, you're not alone in facing these trials. These experiences can leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected but Serenity Wellness, LLC is here to help.
As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore and understand these struggles. Together, we will develop personalized strategies to help you cope, heal, and regain control of your life.
I continue to derive immense satisfaction from becoming a psychologist and exploring many paths and points of view about the nature of "reality", personally in my own work on myself and with others in psychotherapy (from physical/behavioral/external levels to non-physical/subjective/internal levels). People who have participated in psychotherapy with me often describe deriving value from increased awareness, insight and understanding about their past and present circumstances, both internal and external. These results have led to resolving external behavioral issues and increasing their level of internal satisfaction about their life experiences.
I continue to derive immense satisfaction from becoming a psychologist and exploring many paths and points of view about the nature of "reality", personally in my own work on myself and with others in psychotherapy (from physical/behavioral/external levels to non-physical/subjective/internal levels). People who have participated in psychotherapy with me often describe deriving value from increased awareness, insight and understanding about their past and present circumstances, both internal and external. These results have led to resolving external behavioral issues and increasing their level of internal satisfaction about their life experiences.
When life starts to feel unmanageable, therapy can be a powerful space to rediscover your voice and reclaim your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling drained from giving too much in their relationships—struggling to set boundaries or feeling responsible for others’ emotions. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you develop healthier connections built on trust, respect, and authenticity. As you strengthen your relationship with yourself, you’ll likely notice less anxiety, clearer communication, and a greater sense of peace in your relationships.
When life starts to feel unmanageable, therapy can be a powerful space to rediscover your voice and reclaim your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling drained from giving too much in their relationships—struggling to set boundaries or feeling responsible for others’ emotions. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you develop healthier connections built on trust, respect, and authenticity. As you strengthen your relationship with yourself, you’ll likely notice less anxiety, clearer communication, and a greater sense of peace in your relationships.
Meeting this moment & co-creating sustainable systems of care, means releasing what you can no longer afford to hold. The body carries individual/collective/ancestral trauma & environmental stress. Those wounds trap folks in patterns of urgency, emotional disregulation, fight/flight & anxiety; leading to relational disconnection/isolation & dis-ease. Burnout & freeze/fawn/dissociative responses leave us detached & unable to be present in daily life. Joy, play, wonder & community belong to all of us, & are essential for thriving past survival & dreaming a world we ALL deserve into being. Healing is a radical act, lets do it together.
Meeting this moment & co-creating sustainable systems of care, means releasing what you can no longer afford to hold. The body carries individual/collective/ancestral trauma & environmental stress. Those wounds trap folks in patterns of urgency, emotional disregulation, fight/flight & anxiety; leading to relational disconnection/isolation & dis-ease. Burnout & freeze/fawn/dissociative responses leave us detached & unable to be present in daily life. Joy, play, wonder & community belong to all of us, & are essential for thriving past survival & dreaming a world we ALL deserve into being. Healing is a radical act, lets do it together.
Life can be challenging, both within ourselves and in our connections with others. It often feels daunting to reach out for support — yet doing so is already a meaningful movement toward change. In therapy, I look beyond the shame, guilt, anxiety, doubt, and trauma that might bring you here. I also look for the strengths, openings, and subtle sparks of growth that show up even in the midst of struggle. I work with trauma, grief, addiction, emotional difficulties, life changes, and relational stress. My specialties include addiction recovery, PTSD, emotional disturbances, and personal development.
Life can be challenging, both within ourselves and in our connections with others. It often feels daunting to reach out for support — yet doing so is already a meaningful movement toward change. In therapy, I look beyond the shame, guilt, anxiety, doubt, and trauma that might bring you here. I also look for the strengths, openings, and subtle sparks of growth that show up even in the midst of struggle. I work with trauma, grief, addiction, emotional difficulties, life changes, and relational stress. My specialties include addiction recovery, PTSD, emotional disturbances, and personal development.
You're a high performer feeling stuck in fear of failure, self-criticism, loneliness, or burnout. You're not playing well. You want to play better, trust yourself, have joy, and compete freely once again. You're in the right place. I help athletes, leaders, artists, and other high performers transform their anxiety, self-doubt and perfectionism into a pursuit of excellence defined by purpose, self-belief, joy, and love.
You're a high performer feeling stuck in fear of failure, self-criticism, loneliness, or burnout. You're not playing well. You want to play better, trust yourself, have joy, and compete freely once again. You're in the right place. I help athletes, leaders, artists, and other high performers transform their anxiety, self-doubt and perfectionism into a pursuit of excellence defined by purpose, self-belief, joy, and love.
I work with individuals from all walks of life who are ready to break free from what’s holding them back and create lasting, positive change. Many come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, stress, mood disorders, or major life transitions. Others arrive feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to go next.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we identify the patterns standing in the way of your goals, build effective coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create practical strategies for growth.
I work with individuals from all walks of life who are ready to break free from what’s holding them back and create lasting, positive change. Many come to therapy feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, stress, mood disorders, or major life transitions. Others arrive feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to go next.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we identify the patterns standing in the way of your goals, build effective coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create practical strategies for growth.
Chronic Illness Therapist: My specialty area is helping clients who are experiencing chronic illness which can be stressful and frustrating and sometimes even feel isolating, especially when you are seeking answers and relief. You are not alone. I view therapy as part of one's wellness journey. I will help you navigate the process of living with a chronic illness, and we will explore the ways in which you want to thrive. An illness is part of your experience, but it doesn’t define who you are as a person. I will be your advocate and help you to advocate for yourself and, together, we will help you find your path to empowerment.
Chronic Illness Therapist: My specialty area is helping clients who are experiencing chronic illness which can be stressful and frustrating and sometimes even feel isolating, especially when you are seeking answers and relief. You are not alone. I view therapy as part of one's wellness journey. I will help you navigate the process of living with a chronic illness, and we will explore the ways in which you want to thrive. An illness is part of your experience, but it doesn’t define who you are as a person. I will be your advocate and help you to advocate for yourself and, together, we will help you find your path to empowerment.
Are you a young adult struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life? Be still. Breathe. Seek deep within, for YOU are the Guru. And you have the power to change things! Are you ready to transform your life, by feeling fulfilled in your passions and relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? Are you ready to tap into your true potential and gifts? Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance! All of you is welcome.
Are you a young adult struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life? Be still. Breathe. Seek deep within, for YOU are the Guru. And you have the power to change things! Are you ready to transform your life, by feeling fulfilled in your passions and relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? Are you ready to tap into your true potential and gifts? Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance! All of you is welcome.
Jennifer Manning Plassnig & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP, ACHt
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
Maybe anxiety hums in the background of everything you do. Maybe depression or grief has drained the color from things, or a cancer diagnosis — yours or a loved one's — has turned life upside down. Many of my clients have spent years in survival mode: caregiving, coping with chronic illness, pushing through burnout, or navigating transitions that left them feeling unmoored. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Maybe anxiety hums in the background of everything you do. Maybe depression or grief has drained the color from things, or a cancer diagnosis — yours or a loved one's — has turned life upside down. Many of my clients have spent years in survival mode: caregiving, coping with chronic illness, pushing through burnout, or navigating transitions that left them feeling unmoored. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Now accepting new clients! If you’re seeking a therapist who embraces your quirks and meets your authenticity, I’d love to connect. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing begins in connection. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore the parts of yourself that feel tangled. I specialize in subtle and cumulative trauma, attachment issues, and guiding clients on journeys of self-discovery, including spiritual and existential exploration. Let’s nurture meaningful connections, uncover your inner strength, and move toward a life of fulfillment and possibility.
Now accepting new clients! If you’re seeking a therapist who embraces your quirks and meets your authenticity, I’d love to connect. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing begins in connection. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to explore the parts of yourself that feel tangled. I specialize in subtle and cumulative trauma, attachment issues, and guiding clients on journeys of self-discovery, including spiritual and existential exploration. Let’s nurture meaningful connections, uncover your inner strength, and move toward a life of fulfillment and possibility.
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I enjoy challenges and diverse people and helping those who are in difficult situations. I specialize in responding to crises, trauma and workplace problems. So ideally I approach each situation, person or group with an open mind and a non-anxious-presence. I strive to provide that same level of confidence and trust to people in therapy. My strength is understanding complex systems (the big picture) and finding the little steps to improve things. If you have the courage to change; I’ll work to help you make your life easier using a program of change or the path that works best for you.
I enjoy challenges and diverse people and helping those who are in difficult situations. I specialize in responding to crises, trauma and workplace problems. So ideally I approach each situation, person or group with an open mind and a non-anxious-presence. I strive to provide that same level of confidence and trust to people in therapy. My strength is understanding complex systems (the big picture) and finding the little steps to improve things. If you have the courage to change; I’ll work to help you make your life easier using a program of change or the path that works best for you.
We combine proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with transformative techniques such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and transpersonal counseling.
Therapy with us is more than a safe space—We provide a compassionate, professional partnership focused on meaningful change. Our first goal is to help you address the root causes of anxiety, depression, and stress, empowering you to gain more clarity, confidence, and improved communication.
Through your journey with us, you’ll uncover patterns that are holding you back, cultivate authenticity, and build stronger relationships. We empower you to live intentionally and with integrity to a refined sense of core values, develop healthy habits, and navigate challenges with resilience—so you can thrive in all areas of life.
We combine proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with transformative techniques such as mindfulness, somatic therapy, and transpersonal counseling.
Therapy with us is more than a safe space—We provide a compassionate, professional partnership focused on meaningful change. Our first goal is to help you address the root causes of anxiety, depression, and stress, empowering you to gain more clarity, confidence, and improved communication.
Through your journey with us, you’ll uncover patterns that are holding you back, cultivate authenticity, and build stronger relationships. We empower you to live intentionally and with integrity to a refined sense of core values, develop healthy habits, and navigate challenges with resilience—so you can thrive in all areas of life.
I have led numerous workshops in the field of Transpersonal Psychology, the integration of psychology and spirituality.
I published a book and an audio book called:"LASTING Transformation: A Guide to Navigating Life's Journey", which provides a road map that offers important insights and effective strategies for developing a strong self, fulfilling relationships, and deep soul-wisdom. This process of transformation can result in a powerful, positive change in your life.
I have led numerous workshops in the field of Transpersonal Psychology, the integration of psychology and spirituality.
I published a book and an audio book called:"LASTING Transformation: A Guide to Navigating Life's Journey", which provides a road map that offers important insights and effective strategies for developing a strong self, fulfilling relationships, and deep soul-wisdom. This process of transformation can result in a powerful, positive change in your life.
When clients are interested I am able to do transpersonal work.
After almost 40 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
When clients are interested I am able to do transpersonal work.
After almost 40 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
Hi, I’m John. My practice is devoted to helping people feel better and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients based on their unique needs. As a counselor and art therapist, I bring a unique and refreshing approach to the therapeutic process. Currently, I'm offering remote sessions for clients who are based out of Maryland.
Having experience working with wide demographics, I specialize in working with children and youth, neurodiverse individuals, those on the spectrum and anyone who values creativity in their life.
Hi, I’m John. My practice is devoted to helping people feel better and create beautiful lives for themselves. Therapy with me is tailored specifically for each one of my clients based on their unique needs. As a counselor and art therapist, I bring a unique and refreshing approach to the therapeutic process. Currently, I'm offering remote sessions for clients who are based out of Maryland.
Having experience working with wide demographics, I specialize in working with children and youth, neurodiverse individuals, those on the spectrum and anyone who values creativity in their life.
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Transpersonal Therapists
How does transpersonal therapy work?
Transpersonal therapy focuses on a patient’s spirituality and meaning in life. Transpersonal therapists might borrow from Eastern traditions as well as Western psychology. They may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork to produce altered states of consciousness. The therapist helps the patient to access their consciousness and spirituality to work through difficult mental states.
How long does transpersonal therapy last?
Because the goal is to understand a person as a whole, including their spirituality, treatment can range from months to a year or beyond. While patients learn the philosophy behind transpersonal therapy during treatment, they can also practice its principles throughout life after therapy sessions have ended.
Is transpersonal therapy effective?
Patients have found success with transpersonal therapy; this method is useful in improving anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, fears, relationship problems, and other concerns. Improvements in problem areas can continue even after transpersonal therapy ends, as individuals can utilize the tools they’ve learned during treatment sessions.
What are the limitations of transpersonal therapy?
There is some research on the effectiveness of transpersonal therapy, but empirical support for this therapy approach is sparse. It does not have the robust evidence base of other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy.