Couples Counseling Therapists in Frederick, MD

My practice focuses on assisting individuals and relationships through difficult times and challenges. Using a strengths-based and systemic perspective, I emphasize your courage and bravery in working through a variety of situations. My role as a therapist is to be an empathic collaborator in your journey. I recognize we have all been through our own unique experiences. I do my best to foster an environment that feels safe and supportive while together we create attainable goals and a plan of treatment to help reach those goals.

Congratulations on taking the first step to a new beginning. I would love to assist you during your transition from the life you have now to the life you want. As a Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy and trauma specialist, I am passionate about treating issues caused by stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, parenting, PTSD, culture/religion, and family building. My aim is to help others improve their overall well-being by assisting clients with enhancing their emotional intelligence, developing effective communication patterns, facilitating positive behavioral changes, and identifying healthy coping strategies.

All people deserve to be valued, no matter their age, ability, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. They should also have the freedom to choose how they experience life. There is no one perfect way to live. People come to therapy with various life experiences and levels of understanding, that is why there is not a one size fits all approach. Your journey is your own. As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a safe, affirming, and empowering space. This means that I will treat you with unconditional positive regard, congruence and empathy. I believe that every person deserves these things on a human level.

I work with individuals and couples from a background of mindfulness and somatic experiencing. I am also trained in the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). Please learn more about my practice at www.marylizaustin.com.

Whether you're going through a life transition, experiencing something difficult (externally or internally), or want someone you can bounce thoughts, feelings, and ideas off of, I'm here for it. I believe when we take the intentional time to look at how whatever is going on for you is impacting your mental, emotional, physical, and relational health, and how that might be preventing you from reaching your goals, we can not only gain a lot from the therapy process, but also enjoy it. We can work together to talk it through, break down barriers, generate insight, and create positive change in a supportive environment.

Are you a smart, feelingful, sometimes intense man or woman who knows you can make more of your life than you have? Are you going through a turbulent time, frustrated in your life and yourself, struggling in a relationship , knowing you're not using your talents and intelligence the way you could? Possibly adult ADHD is tripping you up in ways you don't realize. Or it could be other emotional, relational or family issues. You want someone who listens closely to what you feel and what's going on in your life and your relationships, not to "validate" you but to understand, see the whole picture and help you move forward on all levels.

My psychotherapy practice is full but I have space in my daily live (and recorded) breathwork practice on zoom and the Breathwork Apprenticeship/ Therapeutic Applications of the Breath for those who want to harness the breath for personal and collective liberation. (36 CEUs for LCPCs/45 CEs for Yoga Therapists). Click on the website link to learn more.

Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts? Do you spend hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing and giving meaning to the them? If this sounds familiar to you then you have come to the right place. There is hope and recovery is possible. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with.

Life can be be full of difficulties and barriers. I can be your guide in the journey of self improvement. My professional and life experiences allow me to have a unique perspective of helping and treating mental health disorders. With nearly ten years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment, I use an eclectic approach that includes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. I work with people suffering from trauma and depressive symptoms, anxiety, and other acute disorders I'm currently taking clients and I can be contacted through phone or email.

I provide services for clients who I believe have the capacity to resolve their own problems with my assistance. I offer a professional relationship with my clients to assist them in exploring and resolving difficult issues. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are goals that sometimes take a long time to achieve. While some clients may need only a few counseling sessions to feel complete, others may require months. I offer a caring, empathic space to explore, heal and to try new ways of being.

Accepting Carefirst BCBS! I possess a genuine approach and have the capacity for quickly establishing rapport with clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic status. My work in mental health and substance addiction has proven to be my capacity; I believe in allowing you to reach your full potential. I respect autonomy and the need for confidentiality. I focus on helping my clients build Strength, Assertiveness, and most importantly gain Empowerment in their lives. Located and Licensed in Maryland. I take an empathetic and passionate approach, taking care to personally connect with each client I meet.

With nearly 20 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a wealth of experience treating adults and children through a wide host of challenges. Whether your distress has been long lasting or caused by a recent event, we will work together to identify, understand, and overcome what is holding you back from your desired life experience. The most important factor in a successful therapy outcome is the client/therapist relationship . I believe you will find me to be a welcoming, knowledgeable, light hearted, and down to earth.

Aaron is a licensed psychologist. He and his daughters have moved from sunny Southern California to the community of Frederick with the intent to again practice in close community. He graduated with degrees in both Psychology and Biblical Literature from Azusa Pacific University, earned advanced degrees in psychology and clinical psychology from Marymount University and the American School of Professional Psychology, and has pursued advanced training in applied behavioral analysis, a modality well-suited to the treatment of children and adolescents.