Psychoanalytic Therapists in Frederick, MD
There are times when getting through life can be a daily struggle. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar Disorders are just some of the mental health difficulties experienced by people of all ages, gender identities, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. I can help you or a family member improve your quality of life through the exploration of past experiences, belief systems and relational styles, and aid you in developing constructive tools that can be used to make positive life changes. I strive to create a comfortable, trusting environment that facilitates insightful discussion.
There are times when getting through life can be a daily struggle. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar Disorders are just some of the mental health difficulties experienced by people of all ages, gender identities, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. I can help you or a family member improve your quality of life through the exploration of past experiences, belief systems and relational styles, and aid you in developing constructive tools that can be used to make positive life changes. I strive to create a comfortable, trusting environment that facilitates insightful discussion.
I have spent over a decade working in nonprofits with people living under various forms of oppression, such as poverty & homelessness. I bring my experience as a therapy survivor who found healing both in & out of traditional mental health treatment, & as my work examining & deconstructing systems of oppression in myself & life. The person that fits for my experience is someone who has a curiosity & open mindedness toward themselves & their life, who likes to laugh (especially if the joke is a bit off color), who understands or is curious about how society & culture shape us, & who wants to live their most authentic life.
I have spent over a decade working in nonprofits with people living under various forms of oppression, such as poverty & homelessness. I bring my experience as a therapy survivor who found healing both in & out of traditional mental health treatment, & as my work examining & deconstructing systems of oppression in myself & life. The person that fits for my experience is someone who has a curiosity & open mindedness toward themselves & their life, who likes to laugh (especially if the joke is a bit off color), who understands or is curious about how society & culture shape us, & who wants to live their most authentic life.
I have specialized in working with clients to help them gain greater insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact not only themselves, but other people in their lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be used as a model for building on relationships with those that matter most to us, outside of the office. I believe that by understanding our past experiences, we can have a better understanding of what is happening currently in our lives, and how we can work together to make changes that align with your values.
I have specialized in working with clients to help them gain greater insight into how their thoughts and behaviors impact not only themselves, but other people in their lives. I believe that the therapeutic relationship can be used as a model for building on relationships with those that matter most to us, outside of the office. I believe that by understanding our past experiences, we can have a better understanding of what is happening currently in our lives, and how we can work together to make changes that align with your values.
Thanks for visiting my page! I'm Kristen, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents alike. As a therapist I understand that engaging in therapy for the first time can be an overwhelming experience and I aim to create a safe space for my clients to express themselves and feel empowered to overcome life’s obstacles.
Thanks for visiting my page! I'm Kristen, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults, children, and adolescents alike. As a therapist I understand that engaging in therapy for the first time can be an overwhelming experience and I aim to create a safe space for my clients to express themselves and feel empowered to overcome life’s obstacles.
I offer a chance for you to look at your struggles in a different way by peeling back the layers and having an honest discussion. By leaning on your strengths and developing new ones, we can work together to help you create a plan to address the concerns that have brought you to therapy. My style is compassion with a blend of humor, trust, honesty, cheerleading, concern, and grace. I will meet you where you are in order to help you take your next steps. Today is a great day to start this journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Do you think we might be a match? Give me a call. Together, we got this!
I offer a chance for you to look at your struggles in a different way by peeling back the layers and having an honest discussion. By leaning on your strengths and developing new ones, we can work together to help you create a plan to address the concerns that have brought you to therapy. My style is compassion with a blend of humor, trust, honesty, cheerleading, concern, and grace. I will meet you where you are in order to help you take your next steps. Today is a great day to start this journey, and I am honored to walk alongside you. Do you think we might be a match? Give me a call. Together, we got this!
I help clients navigate complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges through a trauma-informed and relational approach. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal and find greater meaning. I specialize in supporting adults healing from childhood trauma—those intense, recurring attachments that can feel all-consuming. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals who struggle privately with self-doubt or emotional overwhelm. Together, we work to create healthier patterns of connection, self-trust, and inner stability.
I help clients navigate complex trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges through a trauma-informed and relational approach. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can heal and find greater meaning. I specialize in supporting adults healing from childhood trauma—those intense, recurring attachments that can feel all-consuming. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals who struggle privately with self-doubt or emotional overwhelm. Together, we work to create healthier patterns of connection, self-trust, and inner stability.
Currently accepting virtual clients in MD & FL!
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. 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.
Currently accepting virtual clients in MD & FL!
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. 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.
Tina is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of clinical experience in leadership, counseling, and assisting men, women, and children impacted by mental health, trauma, and addiction. In the past, Tina had served as the lead supervisor at a well-known outpatient behavioral health agency in WDC for the development and implementation of an innovative co-occurring disorder research project funded by the West family and partnered with Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center where she worked within a team to help over 100 consumers tackle and deal with their addiction and improve their mental health symptoms.
Tina is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of clinical experience in leadership, counseling, and assisting men, women, and children impacted by mental health, trauma, and addiction. In the past, Tina had served as the lead supervisor at a well-known outpatient behavioral health agency in WDC for the development and implementation of an innovative co-occurring disorder research project funded by the West family and partnered with Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center where she worked within a team to help over 100 consumers tackle and deal with their addiction and improve their mental health symptoms.
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
Are you ready to begin your healing journey? I’m a certified Mental Health Therapist specializing in trauma recovery, here to support you. Trauma can range from a single acute event to ongoing chronic or complex trauma, affecting many areas of life. Together, we can explore challenges like childhood issues, addictions, family dynamics, grief and loss, shame, guilt and intimacy issues. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, I work with individuals ready to heal, grow, and transform.
"You don't have to be broken, to be fixed." Life happens and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and frustrated with day to day life. Does anxiety or sadness often get in the way accomplishing the goals you have for yourself? I can help you figure out how to get out of your own way and be the best version of yourself possible! I also specialize in substance abuse issues or helping families of loved ones who may have substance abuse related problems. Getting support takes courage and strength and searching for the right therapist is the perfect first step!
"You don't have to be broken, to be fixed." Life happens and it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and frustrated with day to day life. Does anxiety or sadness often get in the way accomplishing the goals you have for yourself? I can help you figure out how to get out of your own way and be the best version of yourself possible! I also specialize in substance abuse issues or helping families of loved ones who may have substance abuse related problems. Getting support takes courage and strength and searching for the right therapist is the perfect first step!
Eboni Clipper is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) emphasizing working with adolescents, and adults. Eboni has a passion for helping others and works to provide a safe, warm, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic atmosphere. Eboni believes in the idea of self-determination. She works with individuals to become self-aware, learn assertiveness, use creativity to problem solve, and establish self-advocacy skills. Eboni utilizes a client-centered therapeutic framework that encourages individuals to take charge of their lives, set goals, evaluate options, and make positive and impactful life choices.
Eboni Clipper is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) emphasizing working with adolescents, and adults. Eboni has a passion for helping others and works to provide a safe, warm, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic atmosphere. Eboni believes in the idea of self-determination. She works with individuals to become self-aware, learn assertiveness, use creativity to problem solve, and establish self-advocacy skills. Eboni utilizes a client-centered therapeutic framework that encourages individuals to take charge of their lives, set goals, evaluate options, and make positive and impactful life choices.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I want you to know you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with addiction, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or stuck in the heaviness of depression, therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and grow. I specialize in working with adults who are navigating addiction, mood challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected — from themselves, their goals, or the people they care about — and are looking for a way to reconnect and move forward.
Reaching out for support takes courage, and I want you to know you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with addiction, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or stuck in the heaviness of depression, therapy can be a space to breathe, reflect, and grow. I specialize in working with adults who are navigating addiction, mood challenges, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to me feeling disconnected — from themselves, their goals, or the people they care about — and are looking for a way to reconnect and move forward.
Now Accepting New Clients! True Life Change is an integrated mental health group of Professional Licensed Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Master Level Interns. We will connect you to one of our thoughtful, competent, compassionate providers who will create an individualized treatment plan with special consideration of psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors. Our goal is to help improve ones mental health, assist with achieving goals, and create overall wellness.
Now Accepting New Clients! True Life Change is an integrated mental health group of Professional Licensed Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Master Level Interns. We will connect you to one of our thoughtful, competent, compassionate providers who will create an individualized treatment plan with special consideration of psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors. Our goal is to help improve ones mental health, assist with achieving goals, and create overall wellness.
We are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.
We are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.
I approach therapy with empathy, transparency, and non-judgment, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, working alongside clients to identify patterns, develop insight, and cultivate skills for growth and resilience. I believe in tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring a personalized and holistic approach to healing.
I approach therapy with empathy, transparency, and non-judgment, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. I view therapy as a collaborative journey, working alongside clients to identify patterns, develop insight, and cultivate skills for growth and resilience. I believe in tailoring therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring a personalized and holistic approach to healing.
Defining You Therapy and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCM
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stuck? Anxious? Like you’re carrying too much and can’t drop the ball?
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
At Defining You Therapy, we get it. Life comes at you fast - family pressure, relationship stress, anxiety that won’t quit, trauma that lingers longer than anyone talks about. And trying to keep it all together? That’s exhausting.
Here’s the thing: healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about having the right support to navigate what’s heavy, confusing, or just plain hard.
Feeling stuck? Anxious? Like you’re carrying too much and can’t drop the ball?
You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
At Defining You Therapy, we get it. Life comes at you fast - family pressure, relationship stress, anxiety that won’t quit, trauma that lingers longer than anyone talks about. And trying to keep it all together? That’s exhausting.
Here’s the thing: healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about having the right support to navigate what’s heavy, confusing, or just plain hard.
Seeking therapy is a brave first step. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, or OCD, we might make a strong fit. We will work together to understand your unique experience both past and present to help you connect with your authentic self and overcome any issues you might be experiencing. I offer a 15 minute complimentary call so you can feel comfortable before getting started!
Seeking therapy is a brave first step. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, or OCD, we might make a strong fit. We will work together to understand your unique experience both past and present to help you connect with your authentic self and overcome any issues you might be experiencing. I offer a 15 minute complimentary call so you can feel comfortable before getting started!
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, past trauma, or a difficult life transition. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Together, we will explore the challenges you're facing, identify strengths and patterns, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, past trauma, or a difficult life transition. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Together, we will explore the challenges you're facing, identify strengths and patterns, and develop practical tools to help you move forward with confidence.
Hello! As a clinical psychologist (PhD) trained at Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania, I help with challenges such as anxiety and trauma. However, I specialize in treating personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic), sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, sleep paralysis), and complex, rare, or treatment-resistant conditions. Beyond therapy, I offer in-depth diagnostic assessments to clarify problems and facilitate effective treatment planning. I also provide ongoing supervision and therapy to fellow therapists. Licensed in Maryland and Virginia with PSYPACT, I can deliver secure telehealth to most US states and DC.
Hello! As a clinical psychologist (PhD) trained at Penn State and the University of Pennsylvania, I help with challenges such as anxiety and trauma. However, I specialize in treating personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic), sleep issues (e.g., insomnia, sleep paralysis), and complex, rare, or treatment-resistant conditions. Beyond therapy, I offer in-depth diagnostic assessments to clarify problems and facilitate effective treatment planning. I also provide ongoing supervision and therapy to fellow therapists. Licensed in Maryland and Virginia with PSYPACT, I can deliver secure telehealth to most US states and DC.
If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Use or difficulty managing your emotions or life's challenges, then I can help you build the skills and work through your issues to improve your quality of life and find happiness. Everyone has difficult times in life and therapy really helps.
If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Use or difficulty managing your emotions or life's challenges, then I can help you build the skills and work through your issues to improve your quality of life and find happiness. Everyone has difficult times in life and therapy really helps.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.