EMDR Therapists in Frederick, MD
Depending on your needs, we might use CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, expressive arts, play, or nature-informed therapy.
Figuring yourself out while the world keeps moving isn’t for the faint of heart. I work with ages 5 to 45, navigating transitions like college, grief, burnout, trauma, neurodivergence, and a sense of self or identity, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. My experience in medical, school, universities, and outdoor settings taught me that support looks different for everyone. I firmly believe that everyone needs someone in their corner; it is what made me become a social worker.
Depending on your needs, we might use CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, expressive arts, play, or nature-informed therapy.
Figuring yourself out while the world keeps moving isn’t for the faint of heart. I work with ages 5 to 45, navigating transitions like college, grief, burnout, trauma, neurodivergence, and a sense of self or identity, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. My experience in medical, school, universities, and outdoor settings taught me that support looks different for everyone. I firmly believe that everyone needs someone in their corner; it is what made me become a social worker.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Inference-Based CBT for OCD, EMDR, and attachment-focused work.
Hi everyone, my name is Lexi and I’m a licensed therapist working with adults in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve already tried therapy but still find themselves stuck in the same patterns, overthinking cycles, or emotional reactions that feel hard to shift.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies, including Inference-Based CBT for OCD, EMDR, and attachment-focused work.
Hi everyone, my name is Lexi and I’m a licensed therapist working with adults in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Many of the people I work with feel like they’ve already tried therapy but still find themselves stuck in the same patterns, overthinking cycles, or emotional reactions that feel hard to shift.
I work with high-functioning women to get to the ROOT of their issues and transcend trauma using EMDR therapy, IFS and DBT strategies.
Availability for weekly clients and intensives! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
I work with high-functioning women to get to the ROOT of their issues and transcend trauma using EMDR therapy, IFS and DBT strategies.
Availability for weekly clients and intensives! Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This impacts everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.
We may choose to use EMDR Therapy to help relieve shame and negative beliefs resulting from trauma.
I am a cisgender female, queer, white therapist. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy that is focused on their mind and emotional well-being. I see therapy as a unique relationship where you can be supported in exploring and understanding what is going on on a deeper level.
I strive to create a space where all of your thoughts and feelings are welcome, including the ones that feel scariest to look at and understand. I believe that when therapy centers curiosity and authentic connection, it can also be a vulnerable, deeply rewarding and even playful experience.
We may choose to use EMDR Therapy to help relieve shame and negative beliefs resulting from trauma.
I am a cisgender female, queer, white therapist. I believe that everyone can benefit from therapy that is focused on their mind and emotional well-being. I see therapy as a unique relationship where you can be supported in exploring and understanding what is going on on a deeper level.
I strive to create a space where all of your thoughts and feelings are welcome, including the ones that feel scariest to look at and understand. I believe that when therapy centers curiosity and authentic connection, it can also be a vulnerable, deeply rewarding and even playful experience.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked with a wide range of clients including children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, families, LGBT and trauma victims. My philosophy centers on empowering clients to discover the most effective tools that lead to alleviation of symptoms and resolution of life challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I have worked with a wide range of clients including children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults, couples, families, LGBT and trauma victims. My philosophy centers on empowering clients to discover the most effective tools that lead to alleviation of symptoms and resolution of life challenges.
I specialize in utilizing EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness techniques to support your journey to emotional well-being.
In our sessions, we’ll use EMDR to address trauma/distress, CBT to challenge negative thought patterns, and mindfulness to manage stress and stay present. You can also expect education, skill-building, and optional between-session exercises to enhance progress. My trauma-informed approach ensures you feel in control and supported throughout your treatment.
I specialize in utilizing EMDR, CBT, and Mindfulness techniques to support your journey to emotional well-being.
In our sessions, we’ll use EMDR to address trauma/distress, CBT to challenge negative thought patterns, and mindfulness to manage stress and stay present. You can also expect education, skill-building, and optional between-session exercises to enhance progress. My trauma-informed approach ensures you feel in control and supported throughout your treatment.
I build upon this foundation while using my training in trauma-focused modalities ( EMDR, IFS, CPT), skills building (DBT), and specialized techniques in areas like attachment (TBRI) and body image (CBT-E).
Hello, I’m Ben! Do you often struggle with self-esteem, motivation, or feeling down? Do you question why you struggle mentally or blame yourself for excessive worry? I have a passion for working with people to help them discover the source of their struggles and take action to overcome them. I am known for my patient and supportive nature, having a knack for helping folks open up and putting the pieces of their story together. I work with adults and teens who are suffering from a variety of complications associated with trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), adoption, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bullying, and grief.
I build upon this foundation while using my training in trauma-focused modalities ( EMDR, IFS, CPT), skills building (DBT), and specialized techniques in areas like attachment (TBRI) and body image (CBT-E).
Hello, I’m Ben! Do you often struggle with self-esteem, motivation, or feeling down? Do you question why you struggle mentally or blame yourself for excessive worry? I have a passion for working with people to help them discover the source of their struggles and take action to overcome them. I am known for my patient and supportive nature, having a knack for helping folks open up and putting the pieces of their story together. I work with adults and teens who are suffering from a variety of complications associated with trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), adoption, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bullying, and grief.
For people who have experienced trauma, we utilize a number of approaches depending on where you are in your healing journey and what works for you whether it's EMDR, Somatic, CBT, DBT or some combination thereof.
We get to know the whole person; Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
For people who have experienced trauma, we utilize a number of approaches depending on where you are in your healing journey and what works for you whether it's EMDR, Somatic, CBT, DBT or some combination thereof.
We get to know the whole person; Instead of seeing problems to fix, we see people in need of remembering they are already whole. Whether you are caught in cycles that leave you exhausted, want better relationships but find them splintering, and/or find yourself shutting down or shutting off – you don’t have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to suffer alone. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. We'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. No matter where you are on your journey of becoming – together healing is possible.
Tools may include EMDR, mindfulness, breathwork, polyvagal work, Internal Family Systems, CBT, NVC & others
Old wounds. Loss. Major life change. Family crisis. Trauma. Divorce. Addiction. Medical challenges. These and other stressors can overwhelm our mind and body's capacity to handle life's demands and show up as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD. If any of these are affecting your functioning, relationships, or joy, I hope you will reach out. A therapist can give you space and tools to sort things out, talk things through, and build skills and the ability to navigate the terrain of your internal landscape and external challenges.
Tools may include EMDR, mindfulness, breathwork, polyvagal work, Internal Family Systems, CBT, NVC & others
Old wounds. Loss. Major life change. Family crisis. Trauma. Divorce. Addiction. Medical challenges. These and other stressors can overwhelm our mind and body's capacity to handle life's demands and show up as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD. If any of these are affecting your functioning, relationships, or joy, I hope you will reach out. A therapist can give you space and tools to sort things out, talk things through, and build skills and the ability to navigate the terrain of your internal landscape and external challenges.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking and EMDR-trained counselor seeking to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can embark on a journey towards inner healing and personal growth.
I provide individual and family counseling for ages 3-18+ seeking to address Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Cultural Identity, Depression, Interpersonal conflicts, Life transitions, Mood Disorders, Educational problems, Substance Use Disorders, or Trauma.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking and EMDR-trained counselor seeking to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can embark on a journey towards inner healing and personal growth.
I provide individual and family counseling for ages 3-18+ seeking to address Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Cultural Identity, Depression, Interpersonal conflicts, Life transitions, Mood Disorders, Educational problems, Substance Use Disorders, or Trauma.
Angie Miller
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
Waitlist for new clients
In sessions, I incorporate trauma informed techniques such as mindfulness CBT, EMDR and somatic based therapy which can also help negate stress and anxiety, as well as depression.
Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of experience related to the field are focused on assisting clients with trauma processing, developing a sense of purpose, disordered eating, reducing anxiety, and improving self-esteem.
In sessions, I incorporate trauma informed techniques such as mindfulness CBT, EMDR and somatic based therapy which can also help negate stress and anxiety, as well as depression.
Life can be stressful, down right overwhelming at times. “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.”-Helen Keller. During these times when things become too difficult to manage on our own, counseling can help with learning healthier ways to cope, expressing deep emotions in a safe environment, working on goals, and reaching your potential. My years of experience related to the field are focused on assisting clients with trauma processing, developing a sense of purpose, disordered eating, reducing anxiety, and improving self-esteem.
That can include tuning into physical sensations, noticing patterns, and working with tools like EMDR to help process tough experiences and shift old emotional stuck points.
High-performing doesn’t always mean at peace. You might be a business owner, creative, or graduate student who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — even when life looks “successful” on the outside.
Many of my clients are trying to push through stress, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, intrusive negative thoughts or big life transitions. They might also be exploring identity — whether that’s sexuality, purpose, or how they want to show up in their relationships and in their life. Like them, you're ready for something deeper than just coping. Together, we focus on cultivating resilience, self-trust, and emotional well-being.
That can include tuning into physical sensations, noticing patterns, and working with tools like EMDR to help process tough experiences and shift old emotional stuck points.
High-performing doesn’t always mean at peace. You might be a business owner, creative, or graduate student who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected — even when life looks “successful” on the outside.
Many of my clients are trying to push through stress, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, intrusive negative thoughts or big life transitions. They might also be exploring identity — whether that’s sexuality, purpose, or how they want to show up in their relationships and in their life. Like them, you're ready for something deeper than just coping. Together, we focus on cultivating resilience, self-trust, and emotional well-being.
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.
I integrate EMDR, ego-state (a model similar to IFS), DBT, and ACT into an attachment-based and trauma-focused approach.
There are often times we have developed parts of ourselves that could only cope using the skills, resources, and capacity we had available during a challenging period. These parts, although attempting to protect us, may no longer serve us in the way we needed them to before. Through ego state therapy (a model similar to IFS that supports structural dissociation), our relationship with these parts shifts from shame, regret, and anger into compassion, understanding, and collaboration.
I integrate EMDR, ego-state (a model similar to IFS), DBT, and ACT into an attachment-based and trauma-focused approach.
There are often times we have developed parts of ourselves that could only cope using the skills, resources, and capacity we had available during a challenging period. These parts, although attempting to protect us, may no longer serve us in the way we needed them to before. Through ego state therapy (a model similar to IFS that supports structural dissociation), our relationship with these parts shifts from shame, regret, and anger into compassion, understanding, and collaboration.
While I predominantly operate from a client-centered, attachment based approach, I also integrate IFS, or parts work, EMDR, I-CBT for OCD and somatic exercises.
In my practice, I utilize client-centered, neuro-affirmative approaches that allow clients to feel deeply validated. By integrating parts work, EMDR, and I-CBT, I help clients not only understand their internal world, but also use that insight to shift patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming.
While I predominantly operate from a client-centered, attachment based approach, I also integrate IFS, or parts work, EMDR, I-CBT for OCD and somatic exercises.
In my practice, I utilize client-centered, neuro-affirmative approaches that allow clients to feel deeply validated. By integrating parts work, EMDR, and I-CBT, I help clients not only understand their internal world, but also use that insight to shift patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming.
Being an EMDR Certified Therapist, I help those affected by the symptoms of trauma and anxiety.
When an event or situation changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us, it most likely means we have experienced trauma. Trauma takes away our peace of mind, ability to connect with others, adapt to new life happenings, and much more. It can result in anxiety, depression, avoidance, panic attacks, loss of sense of self or grief that does not go away. If you or a loved one struggle with any of the above, then I welcome the opportunity to help create a structured treatment plan to regain back quality of life.
Being an EMDR Certified Therapist, I help those affected by the symptoms of trauma and anxiety.
When an event or situation changes the way we see ourselves and the world around us, it most likely means we have experienced trauma. Trauma takes away our peace of mind, ability to connect with others, adapt to new life happenings, and much more. It can result in anxiety, depression, avoidance, panic attacks, loss of sense of self or grief that does not go away. If you or a loved one struggle with any of the above, then I welcome the opportunity to help create a structured treatment plan to regain back quality of life.
Hi! I’m a clinical social worker who knows how heavy worry can feel—and how much it helps to have someone in your corner. Whether it’s everyday stress, panic that comes out of nowhere, or the emotional swirl of pregnancy and early parenthood, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, grounded space where we can sort through things together and build small, meaningful steps toward feeling calmer and more supported.
Hi! I’m a clinical social worker who knows how heavy worry can feel—and how much it helps to have someone in your corner. Whether it’s everyday stress, panic that comes out of nowhere, or the emotional swirl of pregnancy and early parenthood, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a warm, grounded space where we can sort through things together and build small, meaningful steps toward feeling calmer and more supported.
You’re driven, capable, and used to figuring things out. But lately, even your usual strategies aren’t cutting it.
You’re feeling stuck in patterns—overthinking, overworking, overgiving—and despite your accomplishments, something still feels off. Maybe your relationships feel unbalanced, or you’re tired of holding everything together without space to actually feel your feelings.
Therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about strength. It takes courage to pause, reflect, and intentionally shift long-standing patterns. It’s not just about coping—it’s about evolving.
You’re driven, capable, and used to figuring things out. But lately, even your usual strategies aren’t cutting it.
You’re feeling stuck in patterns—overthinking, overworking, overgiving—and despite your accomplishments, something still feels off. Maybe your relationships feel unbalanced, or you’re tired of holding everything together without space to actually feel your feelings.
Therapy isn’t about weakness—it’s about strength. It takes courage to pause, reflect, and intentionally shift long-standing patterns. It’s not just about coping—it’s about evolving.
I use a combination of methods to help get your brain and mind to work for you rather than against you, and am a certified EMDR practitioner.
Do you sometimes feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors like a moth to a flame? I can help with that. If you are also struggling emotionally because of either past or recent traumatic experiences, I can show you gentle, but effective ways to cope with the effects of them and be a key support on your recovery journey.
I use a combination of methods to help get your brain and mind to work for you rather than against you, and am a certified EMDR practitioner.
Do you sometimes feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors like a moth to a flame? I can help with that. If you are also struggling emotionally because of either past or recent traumatic experiences, I can show you gentle, but effective ways to cope with the effects of them and be a key support on your recovery journey.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.