Brainspotting Therapists in Frederick, MD
Most of my clients aren't broken—they're exhausted. They're the people everyone else relies on, until they realize they need support too. They come to therapy seeking relief from stress, burnout, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and the pressure of holding it all together. Our team offers a safe, affirming space where clients can slow down, untangle what's weighing them down, and develop practical tools to create healthier relationships, greater balance, and a life that feels more like their own.
Most of my clients aren't broken—they're exhausted. They're the people everyone else relies on, until they realize they need support too. They come to therapy seeking relief from stress, burnout, relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and the pressure of holding it all together. Our team offers a safe, affirming space where clients can slow down, untangle what's weighing them down, and develop practical tools to create healthier relationships, greater balance, and a life that feels more like their own.
Do You Need Help Making Peace With Your Past and Letting Go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside, yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? I specialize in helping people recover/discover a calm, secure experience of life. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional or physical pain; whether you've had trauma in your past, or experienced a recent loss, break-up, illness or accident - I will help you understand what is happening, resolve disturbing feelings, and apply new skills and solutions.
Do You Need Help Making Peace With Your Past and Letting Go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside, yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? I specialize in helping people recover/discover a calm, secure experience of life. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional or physical pain; whether you've had trauma in your past, or experienced a recent loss, break-up, illness or accident - I will help you understand what is happening, resolve disturbing feelings, and apply new skills and solutions.
Heather Michelle Tydings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, Coach
5 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
Waitlist for new clients
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, BrainSpotting, Internal Family Systems as well as mindfulness practices
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition + when they are craving an authentic life. I work with women who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. Many are highly sensitive humans who are ready to create their own narrative in order to live potently & vibrantly.
I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws.
My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves & live from their heart.
My approach connects people with their power using positive psychology, EMDR, EFT, BrainSpotting, Internal Family Systems as well as mindfulness practices
Clients find me when going through periods of reinvention, transition + when they are craving an authentic life. I work with women who feel unsettled and anxious, yet crave peace & are willing to go on a truth seeking mission to find it. Many are highly sensitive humans who are ready to create their own narrative in order to live potently & vibrantly.
I believe the therapeutic process is about losing what is no longer needed rather than changing perceived flaws.
My style is direct, lively & collaborative; assisting those who want to reclaim themselves & live from their heart.
If you're thinking of seeking therapy, listen to that inner voice. Whether it turns out to be some simple problem solving or an adventurous journey of self discovery, a therapeutic experience is always valuable. I love my work and feel honored to share in your journey. My approach is warm, light-hearted and down to earth. I am a clinical social worker and have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and couples.
If you're thinking of seeking therapy, listen to that inner voice. Whether it turns out to be some simple problem solving or an adventurous journey of self discovery, a therapeutic experience is always valuable. I love my work and feel honored to share in your journey. My approach is warm, light-hearted and down to earth. I am a clinical social worker and have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adults and couples.
Autumn Brennan Coaching Counseling Consultation
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Online Only
I provide premium, individualized care for individuals couples parents and families backed by intensive training in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure/ERP, & comprehensive DBT (treating eating disorders suicidality impulsivity & mood dysregulation) including coaching outside of session.
Are you a driven individual who knows exactly where you should be intellectually, but finds yourself struggling to perform at that level? Often, blocks around performance can lead to deep frustration, burnout, anxiety, depression, & feeling out of control. Relational issues & constant self criticism keep you from managing the gap between your potential & your current reality. I am Autumn Brennan, LCPC, & I help individuals parents & couples break through these barriers. With 20 years specializing in trauma neurodivergence & family systems, my roles as a Clinical Director Supervisor & Counselor Educator inform my systemic approach.
I provide premium, individualized care for individuals couples parents and families backed by intensive training in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Prolonged Exposure/ERP, & comprehensive DBT (treating eating disorders suicidality impulsivity & mood dysregulation) including coaching outside of session.
Are you a driven individual who knows exactly where you should be intellectually, but finds yourself struggling to perform at that level? Often, blocks around performance can lead to deep frustration, burnout, anxiety, depression, & feeling out of control. Relational issues & constant self criticism keep you from managing the gap between your potential & your current reality. I am Autumn Brennan, LCPC, & I help individuals parents & couples break through these barriers. With 20 years specializing in trauma neurodivergence & family systems, my roles as a Clinical Director Supervisor & Counselor Educator inform my systemic approach.
Julie A Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT, RYT, CLC
9 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
I'm a certified brainspotting practiioner and marriage and family therapist.
Whether you're coming in as a couple or on your own, you may be feeling stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or caught in painful patterns that repeat in your relationships. Maybe communication feels impossible, conflict escalates quickly, or you're longing for connection but don’t know how to get there.
I help people get to the heart of what’s really going on—beyond just the words, beyond logic—by working with the deeper systems that shape how we feel, react, and relate. Together, we’ll create space to slow down, understand your nervous system, and help you connect to what matters most in your life.
I'm a certified brainspotting practiioner and marriage and family therapist.
Whether you're coming in as a couple or on your own, you may be feeling stuck—overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or caught in painful patterns that repeat in your relationships. Maybe communication feels impossible, conflict escalates quickly, or you're longing for connection but don’t know how to get there.
I help people get to the heart of what’s really going on—beyond just the words, beyond logic—by working with the deeper systems that shape how we feel, react, and relate. Together, we’ll create space to slow down, understand your nervous system, and help you connect to what matters most in your life.
I am trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner: a transformative therapy that helps clients process and release deep seated emotions and trauma.
Therapy is never one-size-fits-all and I find a combination of approaches works best. My specializations include: Brainspotting, Voice Dialogue, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping).
I am trained as a Brainspotting Practitioner: a transformative therapy that helps clients process and release deep seated emotions and trauma.
Therapy is never one-size-fits-all and I find a combination of approaches works best. My specializations include: Brainspotting, Voice Dialogue, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping).
Inner-Evolution Counseling, Coaching & Yoga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Frederick, MD 21701
Hello! My name is Andrea Boyd, (she, her) LCSW-C and I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with teens and young adults. I am a trauma informed therapist and I use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness based approaches, and trauma protocols, especially EMDR, to help people cope with hard times, heal from their past experiences, and create meaning and joy in their lives. As a queer/pan and neurodiverse therapist, I often work with young people with marginalized identities, especially queer, neurodiverse, or disabled young people, who are navigating a world that was, in many ways, not built with them in mind.
Hello! My name is Andrea Boyd, (she, her) LCSW-C and I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with teens and young adults. I am a trauma informed therapist and I use a combination of talk therapy, mindfulness based approaches, and trauma protocols, especially EMDR, to help people cope with hard times, heal from their past experiences, and create meaning and joy in their lives. As a queer/pan and neurodiverse therapist, I often work with young people with marginalized identities, especially queer, neurodiverse, or disabled young people, who are navigating a world that was, in many ways, not built with them in mind.
My goal is to help you find your path to healing and growth by utilizing Brainspotting and a blended therapeutic, strengths-based approach to create lasting change.
Trauma affects people in unique ways. It can present as depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety or PTSD. There is no “right way” to respond to trauma. If your life is being negatively impacted by your experiences, you are worthy of the chance to heal and make strides towards wholeness and peace. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. I believe in the power of resilience and the importance of creating a safe space for you. For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
My goal is to help you find your path to healing and growth by utilizing Brainspotting and a blended therapeutic, strengths-based approach to create lasting change.
Trauma affects people in unique ways. It can present as depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety or PTSD. There is no “right way” to respond to trauma. If your life is being negatively impacted by your experiences, you are worthy of the chance to heal and make strides towards wholeness and peace. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. I believe in the power of resilience and the importance of creating a safe space for you. For over a decade, I have specialized in trauma with a focus on intimate partner violence, sexual assault/abuse, and adverse childhood experiences.
Together, we identify your goals and create a flexible plan using tools like Brainspotting, DBT, EMDR, and IFS.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
Together, we identify your goals and create a flexible plan using tools like Brainspotting, DBT, EMDR, and IFS.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland who specializes in supporting adults navigating the lasting impact of childhood trauma as well as individuals and couples in the perinatal period—from preconception through postpartum. I help clients process early experiences, manage the emotional challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, and build healthier patterns in relationships, parenting, and daily life. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their stories without judgment.
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
Hi, I'm Kristen “Kitty” Hovatter, a Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe the best therapy is about seeing the whole person—and the whole family—in a connected, compassionate way. I specialize in two primary areas: supporting military families navigating the unique stresses of service, deployment, and reintegration, and helping families who are parenting neurodivergent children (including those with ADHD, Autism, etc.).
I love using somatic techniques in my work, particularly Emotional Freedom Techniques and Brainspotting.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
I love using somatic techniques in my work, particularly Emotional Freedom Techniques and Brainspotting.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
I use brainspotting to help athletes process anxiety, sports traumas, as well as personal traumas that can interfere with their performance on the field.
Are you or your child an athlete who excels in practice but struggles during games? Did you have a catastrophic injury and need to regain confidence to get back onto the field? Have you been dealing with performance anxiety, slumps, or mental blocks? It can be challenging to navigate these issues alone. Let me be the one who can help you find the solutions that you need. I have worked with athletes from the middle school, high school, college, semi-professional, and professional levels.
I use brainspotting to help athletes process anxiety, sports traumas, as well as personal traumas that can interfere with their performance on the field.
Are you or your child an athlete who excels in practice but struggles during games? Did you have a catastrophic injury and need to regain confidence to get back onto the field? Have you been dealing with performance anxiety, slumps, or mental blocks? It can be challenging to navigate these issues alone. Let me be the one who can help you find the solutions that you need. I have worked with athletes from the middle school, high school, college, semi-professional, and professional levels.
Our clinicians are skilled in a variety of evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Integrative Nutrition and more.
Our therapists are holistic, competent, and trauma-informed. We work with adolescents, adults, families and couples and would love to connect with you to see which of our clinicians can best fit your needs. We offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered to heal in all areas of your life.
Our clinicians are skilled in a variety of evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Somatic Therapy, Integrative Nutrition and more.
Our therapists are holistic, competent, and trauma-informed. We work with adolescents, adults, families and couples and would love to connect with you to see which of our clinicians can best fit your needs. We offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can feel empowered to heal in all areas of your life.
I specialize exclusively in trauma therapies (such as EMDR and Brainspotting) that reset the fight-or-flight response in the brain and reduce symptoms.
Your PTSD symptoms create overwhelming feelings of depression and anxiety that block out hope. I am a certified EMDR therapist who uses EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Therapy to desensitize PTSD symptoms so that the body’s alarm system reregulates. Feelings of safety and integration naturally occur once this nervous system reset is accomplished.
I specialize exclusively in trauma therapies (such as EMDR and Brainspotting) that reset the fight-or-flight response in the brain and reduce symptoms.
Your PTSD symptoms create overwhelming feelings of depression and anxiety that block out hope. I am a certified EMDR therapist who uses EMDR, Brainspotting and Ketamine Assisted Therapy to desensitize PTSD symptoms so that the body’s alarm system reregulates. Feelings of safety and integration naturally occur once this nervous system reset is accomplished.
Starling Hathcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
Then EMDR/IFS/ Brainspotting to unhook trauma.
Has the state of the world left you fucking exhausted? Dragging yourself through the day fakin’ it ‘til ya makin’ it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like The Beast, or doom-scrolling Matt Matthew’s chicken banter because throat-punchin’ a bitch will catch you a charge? Does Taylor Swift’s “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” sound like your goddamn inner critic? Does life feel like Severance, like your dead-ass tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson’s William Lewis arc and the brutal fallout that followed? Yeah. Let’s do something about that shit.
Then EMDR/IFS/ Brainspotting to unhook trauma.
Has the state of the world left you fucking exhausted? Dragging yourself through the day fakin’ it ‘til ya makin’ it? Spending your “free time” staring at the clock and a teapot like The Beast, or doom-scrolling Matt Matthew’s chicken banter because throat-punchin’ a bitch will catch you a charge? Does Taylor Swift’s “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” sound like your goddamn inner critic? Does life feel like Severance, like your dead-ass tired body clocks in while your mind checks the fuck out? Can you relate to Olivia Benson’s William Lewis arc and the brutal fallout that followed? Yeah. Let’s do something about that shit.
I primarily utilize Brainspotting to treat Trauma and PTSD.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything that comes with starting over in a new country? Are clashes between your own culture and American culture causing you stress? Maybe you'd rather forget the things you experienced back home. Or perhaps you grew up here with parents who were born in a different country, and you feel stuck between two different cultures. Especially if you're feeling sad, stressed, or lonely, I want you to know that this is perfectly normal for people who are new to a country, or children of immigrants, and I'm here to help you embrace and overcome these unique challenges.
I primarily utilize Brainspotting to treat Trauma and PTSD.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything that comes with starting over in a new country? Are clashes between your own culture and American culture causing you stress? Maybe you'd rather forget the things you experienced back home. Or perhaps you grew up here with parents who were born in a different country, and you feel stuck between two different cultures. Especially if you're feeling sad, stressed, or lonely, I want you to know that this is perfectly normal for people who are new to a country, or children of immigrants, and I'm here to help you embrace and overcome these unique challenges.
Kindred Tree Healing Center, llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
We offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda.
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
We offer EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, and Ayurveda.
At Kindred Tree Healing Center, we provide holistic psychotherapy, yoga, reiki, and other healing based services. We help individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and other life stressors. We operate from an attachment based lens, and are a social justice allied practice.
Brainspotting and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are trauma modalities - I'm more than happy to discuss these with you as they differ in technique.
Hi; I’m Sam, and I hope to be your new therapist! It is difficult to prioritize your own needs, but you are taking the first step just by finding my profile. No matter what you are coming to therapy for you are putting yourself first. Together we will work towards continuing to prioritize yourself and your needs. I value collaboration, patience, communication, and empathy in the therapeutic relationship to establish trust and safety. We will discuss different perspectives; identify unpleasant emotions; challenge unhelpful thinking patterns; process trauma / experiences; and much more during our time together.
Brainspotting and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) are trauma modalities - I'm more than happy to discuss these with you as they differ in technique.
Hi; I’m Sam, and I hope to be your new therapist! It is difficult to prioritize your own needs, but you are taking the first step just by finding my profile. No matter what you are coming to therapy for you are putting yourself first. Together we will work towards continuing to prioritize yourself and your needs. I value collaboration, patience, communication, and empathy in the therapeutic relationship to establish trust and safety. We will discuss different perspectives; identify unpleasant emotions; challenge unhelpful thinking patterns; process trauma / experiences; and much more during our time together.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.