Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Frederick, MD
Maybe you lie awake at night, struggling with racing thoughts or sleep issues.
I help high-functioning, caring women who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to finally feel at peace. Using a compassionate and empowering approach, we explore the deeper parts of you that carry anxiety, stress, people-pleasing, or perfectionism and help you reconnect with the calm, confident Self that’s still there underneath it all.
Maybe you lie awake at night, struggling with racing thoughts or sleep issues.
I help high-functioning, caring women who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to finally feel at peace. Using a compassionate and empowering approach, we explore the deeper parts of you that carry anxiety, stress, people-pleasing, or perfectionism and help you reconnect with the calm, confident Self that’s still there underneath it all.
Evening Appointments Available for OCD, PTSD and Insomnia Therapy
If your mind feels stuck, whether it is intrusive thoughts, past events, or difficulty sleeping, you are not alone.
I provide practical, evidence-based therapy focused on real change. Using ERP, CPT, and CBT-I, we target the patterns keeping you stuck and build skills you can use long after therapy ends.
Evening Appointments Available for OCD, PTSD and Insomnia Therapy
If your mind feels stuck, whether it is intrusive thoughts, past events, or difficulty sleeping, you are not alone.
I provide practical, evidence-based therapy focused on real change. Using ERP, CPT, and CBT-I, we target the patterns keeping you stuck and build skills you can use long after therapy ends.
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.
I keep my practice cutting-edge through ongoing research, teaching, and writing. Along with training therapists at several universities (e.g., Penn State) and supervising clinicians on NIMH-funded grants, I have more than 55 professional publications. These include three books for Oxford University Press and one for Chicago Review Press.
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.
I keep my practice cutting-edge through ongoing research, teaching, and writing. Along with training therapists at several universities (e.g., Penn State) and supervising clinicians on NIMH-funded grants, I have more than 55 professional publications. These include three books for Oxford University Press and one for Chicago Review Press.
Perhaps sleep has become a nightly battle due to insomnia, or your mind simply won't turn off.
I am Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies with nearly 20 years of clinical expertise. I specialize in giving you concrete, structured relief using ACT, CBT, and DBT. Our work goes beyond talk therapy—we build a precise roadmap to retrain your mind, regulate your emotions, and reclaim your peace.
Perhaps sleep has become a nightly battle due to insomnia, or your mind simply won't turn off.
I am Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies with nearly 20 years of clinical expertise. I specialize in giving you concrete, structured relief using ACT, CBT, and DBT. Our work goes beyond talk therapy—we build a precise roadmap to retrain your mind, regulate your emotions, and reclaim your peace.
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.
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 specialize in providing psychotherapy to young people, age eight up through the life cycle to adults. With 30+ years experience, I understand the tremendous level of courage needed by you---to ask for help. I have helped clients like you who may have struggled with depression and anxiety, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and, other issues impacting relationships. In my tranquil office, I provide a supportive space where you can comfortably discuss your concerns. Together we can challenge your concerns impacting your daily living. I am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor.
I specialize in providing psychotherapy to young people, age eight up through the life cycle to adults. With 30+ years experience, I understand the tremendous level of courage needed by you---to ask for help. I have helped clients like you who may have struggled with depression and anxiety, eating disorders, sexual abuse, and, other issues impacting relationships. In my tranquil office, I provide a supportive space where you can comfortably discuss your concerns. Together we can challenge your concerns impacting your daily living. I am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor.
The journey towards discovery and healing can be rewarding. The decision to seek counseling can be difficult. I am here to help. I am a social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have experience working with children and adults. I am passionate about my work and understand the importance of offering a nonjudgmental safe space for clients. We will work towards identifying your strengths to help you get to where you want to be. I will utilize a holistic approach to help equip clients with the tools needed to maintain a balanced life. I value moments when my client’s smile, thrive, or triumph over difficulties.
The journey towards discovery and healing can be rewarding. The decision to seek counseling can be difficult. I am here to help. I am a social worker with over 20 years of experience. I have experience working with children and adults. I am passionate about my work and understand the importance of offering a nonjudgmental safe space for clients. We will work towards identifying your strengths to help you get to where you want to be. I will utilize a holistic approach to help equip clients with the tools needed to maintain a balanced life. I value moments when my client’s smile, thrive, or triumph over difficulties.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments now avaliable!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, therapy can help you feel more grounded and supported. You don’t need the right words — just a place to start. Our work together focuses on the whole you: mind, body, emotions, and life circumstances. We’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and support nervous system balance at your pace. When additional support is helpful, I can collaborate with trusted providers for referrals, ensuring your care feels coordinated and thoughtful.
Angie Miller
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21702
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Are you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough? Are you finding that you aren't really feeling better after your therapy sessions? Do have a really busy life and scheduling your life around hourly sessions is no longer working for you? Well you've come to the right place. Talk therapy aims to change the way you think which is supposed to change the way you feel but our brains don't work that way. Then when you don't feel any better you are given coping skills that are supposed to do the trick. What if you actually felt differently about your past or your triggers and it naturally changed the way you thought?
Are you are feeling like traditional talk therapy is not enough? Are you finding that you aren't really feeling better after your therapy sessions? Do have a really busy life and scheduling your life around hourly sessions is no longer working for you? Well you've come to the right place. Talk therapy aims to change the way you think which is supposed to change the way you feel but our brains don't work that way. Then when you don't feel any better you are given coping skills that are supposed to do the trick. What if you actually felt differently about your past or your triggers and it naturally changed the way you thought?
My practice is a safe place for ALL women and their personal belief systems. I'm here to help women who are struggling with life's inevitable ups and downs. Are you navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance)? Does making friends feel like a chore? Maybe it's ADHD, anxiety, or postpartum mood disorder? Is perimenopause knocking at the door? Let's figure it out together. I am kind, but direct in my approach. Please understand that I no longer conduct phone consultations. I believe that the best way to truly decide if we are a good fit working together, is to meet and go from there.
My practice is a safe place for ALL women and their personal belief systems. I'm here to help women who are struggling with life's inevitable ups and downs. Are you navigating modern motherhood, and work-life "balance" (is there EVER really complete balance)? Does making friends feel like a chore? Maybe it's ADHD, anxiety, or postpartum mood disorder? Is perimenopause knocking at the door? Let's figure it out together. I am kind, but direct in my approach. Please understand that I no longer conduct phone consultations. I believe that the best way to truly decide if we are a good fit working together, is to meet and go from there.
Dagenhart Health And Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSN, PMHNP, LCPC, CGT
Frederick, MD 21704
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Are you a human who struggles with life? Do you find yourself "going through the motions"? Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode, going from one crisis to the next? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or increasingly alone? Does your mind race at night, does it replay all of your mistakes? We all struggle with these kinds of thoughts/feelings because of how our mind works. Imagine if you didn't have to struggle and you were engaged in your life in more meaningful ways. You can become more active and engaged in your life and be who you truly want to be. You can LIVE more and struggle less.
Are you a human who struggles with life? Do you find yourself "going through the motions"? Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode, going from one crisis to the next? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or increasingly alone? Does your mind race at night, does it replay all of your mistakes? We all struggle with these kinds of thoughts/feelings because of how our mind works. Imagine if you didn't have to struggle and you were engaged in your life in more meaningful ways. You can become more active and engaged in your life and be who you truly want to be. You can LIVE more and struggle less.
I am a pre-licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. Whether your experiences stem from childhood wounds, relationship trauma, loss, or events that were simply too overwhelming to process, you don't have to keep carrying them alone.
Trauma keeps the nervous system locked in survival mode and traps you in a cycle of fear, shame, and anxiety. These responses aren't signs of weakness. They're the mind and body doing exactly what they were designed to do in the face of overwhelming experience. And with the right support, they can change.
I am a pre-licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma. Whether your experiences stem from childhood wounds, relationship trauma, loss, or events that were simply too overwhelming to process, you don't have to keep carrying them alone.
Trauma keeps the nervous system locked in survival mode and traps you in a cycle of fear, shame, and anxiety. These responses aren't signs of weakness. They're the mind and body doing exactly what they were designed to do in the face of overwhelming experience. And with the right support, they can change.
Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying their triggers, reframing their negative thoughts, and using positive psychology to begin a new way of thinking and living.
Are you ready to make the changes you have always wanted, and finally focus on your happiness, health, and wellness? I would like to congratulate you on taking the hardest first step in this process. My clients are children, teens, adults, and couples that are looking to make positive changes in their life, and I'm here to assist and be a guide in this process. My approach is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying their triggers, reframing their negative thoughts, and using positive psychology to begin a new way of thinking and living.
I partner with children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other mental health disorders, who are ready to transition from surviving to thriving. Sessions are supportive and non-judgmental to help build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you can explore unhealthy and unhelpful behavioral patterns and restructure them in a way that improves your function in all important areas of your life. You will learn and actually use concrete and practical coping skills.
I partner with children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other mental health disorders, who are ready to transition from surviving to thriving. Sessions are supportive and non-judgmental to help build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you can explore unhealthy and unhelpful behavioral patterns and restructure them in a way that improves your function in all important areas of your life. You will learn and actually use concrete and practical coping skills.
Julie A Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT, RYT, CLC
9 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
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.
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.
As a clinical health psychologist with 20 years of experience, my unique approach gives you the best of traditional therapies (e.g., CBT and PRT) AND lifestyle medicine (e.g., nervous system regulation and sleep hygiene), I help clients reduce anxiety, improve chronic symptoms, and create lasting habits so they can feel calmer, healthier, and energized.
You look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, pain, weight, or a health issue that isn't captured on tests. You may feel dismissed and stuck in a cycle of trying things that don’t seem to work.
Perhaps you’re someone who tends toward perfectionism, holds yourself to high standards, and takes care of everyone else but struggles to care for yourself in the same way.
You want to feel better in your body and calmer in your mind. You want lasting change, not another short-term fix and are ready to regain energy, balance, and confidence in your life.
As a clinical health psychologist with 20 years of experience, my unique approach gives you the best of traditional therapies (e.g., CBT and PRT) AND lifestyle medicine (e.g., nervous system regulation and sleep hygiene), I help clients reduce anxiety, improve chronic symptoms, and create lasting habits so they can feel calmer, healthier, and energized.
You look like you have it together on the outside, but inside, you’re exhausted. Maybe you’re dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, pain, weight, or a health issue that isn't captured on tests. You may feel dismissed and stuck in a cycle of trying things that don’t seem to work.
Perhaps you’re someone who tends toward perfectionism, holds yourself to high standards, and takes care of everyone else but struggles to care for yourself in the same way.
You want to feel better in your body and calmer in your mind. You want lasting change, not another short-term fix and are ready to regain energy, balance, and confidence in your life.
Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Experiencing more fatigue and burn out? Feeling like you are unable to lean on your support system? Ready to invest time into yourself? If you answered any of these questions with "yes" or have been looking for an authentic counselor, it may be time for you to reach out. And I hope that we can collaborate together on your journey.
Are you feeling stuck in a rut? Experiencing more fatigue and burn out? Feeling like you are unable to lean on your support system? Ready to invest time into yourself? If you answered any of these questions with "yes" or have been looking for an authentic counselor, it may be time for you to reach out. And I hope that we can collaborate together on your journey.
My areas of expertise include working with children and adolescents, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder,and general behavior difficulties.
I received my PhD in both Clinical and School Psychology and worked for 2 years as a School Psychologist on the Eastern Shore before starting my private practice.
My clinical training is in cognitive and behavior therapy. I help adolescents develop positive problem solving skills, which replace their current negative ways of coping.
I also counsel adults with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, survivors of abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
My areas of expertise include working with children and adolescents, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder,and general behavior difficulties.
I received my PhD in both Clinical and School Psychology and worked for 2 years as a School Psychologist on the Eastern Shore before starting my private practice.
My clinical training is in cognitive and behavior therapy. I help adolescents develop positive problem solving skills, which replace their current negative ways of coping.
I also counsel adults with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, survivors of abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.