Emotionally Focused Therapists in Frederick, MD

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.

I have been in clinical practice for over thirty years. I have done extensive training in emotionally focused couples therapy ( EFT ) and enjoy providing marriage counseling, family therapy and individual psychotherapy. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, issues related to separation/divorce and life transitions. I also help with low self esteem, and relationship issues.

As a therapist, I am passionate about facilitating self-discovery for the clients I serve. I take a holistic approach to therapy that pulls from multiple modalities and treatment interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique ( EFT /Tapping), Mindfulness, and more. I help you focus on holistic healing by empowering you to be healthy in every aspect of your life. My goal is to support you as you develop self-compassion and understanding, and together, we emphasize areas such as self-esteem, self-discovery, boundary-setting and people pleasing, communication skills, goal-setting and relationships.

If you are suffering from conflicts in your relationships or struggling with how to move forward in this difficult time that we are all navigating you are not alone. I have been working with clients for over 15 years to help them make sense of negative relationship patterns and to create a positive way forward in an ever increasingly chaotic world. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with communication, loss, infidelity or other patterns that interfere with a healthy sense of well being. I only use strong, evidence based approaches to therapy because I believe you deserve to get results.

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.

As a licensed clinical therapist, Dr. Matthews has counseled clients with difficult challenges that have involved a wide range of different mental health and addiction disorders. She has 20+ years of counseling experience. She is recognized and noted for her caring, confidential, and holistic approach, as well as for her positive and successful treatment outcomes. Her clients speak well of her. She uses a kind, considerate and person-centered empathetic approach that focuses on the whole person and client emotional well-being, success, and life satisfaction.

After someone you love dies the world changes. You may even wonder how you will continue to live on carrying your grief that can be so heavy. Finding space to make sense of complex feelings such as love, regret, anger and sadness can be a difficult task. Grieving can feel so painful and so lonely. It can also feel messy or too quiet. Grief is a deeply personal experience that is also meant to be shared, so that you may find a path forward on your healing journey.

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.

I am passionate about being present with clients using an individualized, holistic approach that focuses on aligning body, mind, and spirit. I work with individuals working through a variety of challenges including compassion fatigue, stress management, burnout recovery, grief and loss, life transitions, end of life preparations, aging and mental health, anxiety, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

As a Deaf licensed clinical therapist in the District of Columbia and Maryland with more than 35 years of experience, I specialize in counseling diverse Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing children/adults of Deaf parents, individuals, couples, and families of all ages. I am fluent in American Sign Language. I have worked in private practice since 1999. My intention is to work with clients to identify, heal, overcome, and cope with challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, communication barriers, self-esteem, identity or other life challenges.

Very often, our lives can begin to overwhelm what we are able to handle on our own. In these times it can be very easy to begin feeling lost, out of control, or simply out of ideas. I have made it my focus to be able to help people not only identify what is happening in these situations, but helping clients develop skills and personal strength which will help them be able to deal with these struggles in an ongoing fashion.