Trauma Focused Therapists in Frederick, MD
I am license in MD, NY and NJ and have additional training in IFS, Somatic Exercises, Polyvagal and Trauma Focused CBT to be a trauma specialist.
That heaviness you feel in your chest? The constant tension in your shoulders, the mental fog, the exhaustion that doesn’t go away with sleep—none of it is something you just have to power through. The version of you who feels overstressed, over-touch, and overwhelmed doesn’t just need to survive another day—you deserve to thrive.
I have a passion for working with women experiencing grief, anxiety & burnout—whether from loss or the demands of parenting, career, or caregiving and seek to provide a supportive environment for healing both past and present wounds. Together we will find a path forward to build resilience and thrive.
I am license in MD, NY and NJ and have additional training in IFS, Somatic Exercises, Polyvagal and Trauma Focused CBT to be a trauma specialist.
That heaviness you feel in your chest? The constant tension in your shoulders, the mental fog, the exhaustion that doesn’t go away with sleep—none of it is something you just have to power through. The version of you who feels overstressed, over-touch, and overwhelmed doesn’t just need to survive another day—you deserve to thrive.
I have a passion for working with women experiencing grief, anxiety & burnout—whether from loss or the demands of parenting, career, or caregiving and seek to provide a supportive environment for healing both past and present wounds. Together we will find a path forward to build resilience and thrive.
Is life taking a path you haven’t expected?
YES, life changes can bring challenges that are just too much to go through alone...
I work with adults individual or/and couples who seek personal growth, who struggle with life's transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood, perimenopause and menopause.
I’m there to support you when navigating fertility issues that can be depleting to you and your relationship.
I will be here when you face this horrendous loss of your baby (babies) and/or deal with pregnancy loss (es)
Is life taking a path you haven’t expected?
YES, life changes can bring challenges that are just too much to go through alone...
I work with adults individual or/and couples who seek personal growth, who struggle with life's transitions such as pregnancy and parenthood, perimenopause and menopause.
I’m there to support you when navigating fertility issues that can be depleting to you and your relationship.
I will be here when you face this horrendous loss of your baby (babies) and/or deal with pregnancy loss (es)
I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Community Counseling. I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care, supporting individuals and families through major life transitions. I carry over 10 years experience working with children and adults struggling with life transitions, family/relationship dynamics, anxiety, trauma, depression, and abuse. I also have extensive background serving families in the areas of adoption and foster care. I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and specialize in working with new/expecting parents of newborns.
I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Masters of Science in Clinical Community Counseling. I offer a holistic and compassionate approach to care, supporting individuals and families through major life transitions. I carry over 10 years experience working with children and adults struggling with life transitions, family/relationship dynamics, anxiety, trauma, depression, and abuse. I also have extensive background serving families in the areas of adoption and foster care. I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and specialize in working with new/expecting parents of newborns.
Looking for therapy that’s actually for women and grounded in LGBTQ+ affirming, feminist values? If you’re exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and holding everything together, you're in the right place
I work with women navigating anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, trauma, and relationship challenges. You may struggle to set boundaries, quiet your inner critic, or feel like you’ve lost your sense of self. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to your voice, your body, and what matters most to you.
Looking for therapy that’s actually for women and grounded in LGBTQ+ affirming, feminist values? If you’re exhausted from overthinking, people-pleasing, and holding everything together, you're in the right place
I work with women navigating anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, trauma, and relationship challenges. You may struggle to set boundaries, quiet your inner critic, or feel like you’ve lost your sense of self. Together, we'll help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to your voice, your body, and what matters most to you.
I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is both compassionate and direct, with a balance of playfulness and depth. Therapy can be a transformative, collaborative journey of self-discovery and healing—challenging at times, but ultimately empowering and rewarding. With experience in treating a wide range of issues—including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, life transitions, men's issues, and relationship dynamics. Life can bring unexpected challenges. Bad news, betrayal, loss and significant change can shake our sense of stability, leaving us feeling lost, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward.
I believe in creating a therapeutic environment that is both compassionate and direct, with a balance of playfulness and depth. Therapy can be a transformative, collaborative journey of self-discovery and healing—challenging at times, but ultimately empowering and rewarding. With experience in treating a wide range of issues—including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, life transitions, men's issues, and relationship dynamics. Life can bring unexpected challenges. Bad news, betrayal, loss and significant change can shake our sense of stability, leaving us feeling lost, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward.
Do you feel ready for more growth? Maybe you’re dealing with painful unresolved feelings, or navigating a significant life transition. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but now want to go deeper. If you're like many of my clients, you function well on the outside but still feel unhappy or unfulfilled inside. Even if you can’t put your finger on it, you sense it’s time to make some changes. You have multifaceted emotions you want to work through, and you want a trusted, experienced professional who can help you move through the impasse you’re experiencing so you can fulfill your life potential.
Do you feel ready for more growth? Maybe you’re dealing with painful unresolved feelings, or navigating a significant life transition. Perhaps you've been in therapy before, but now want to go deeper. If you're like many of my clients, you function well on the outside but still feel unhappy or unfulfilled inside. Even if you can’t put your finger on it, you sense it’s time to make some changes. You have multifaceted emotions you want to work through, and you want a trusted, experienced professional who can help you move through the impasse you’re experiencing so you can fulfill your life potential.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
Do you feel stuck—caught in trauma response cycles, or held back by inner barriers that don’t seem to budge?
Are you overthinking, experiencing shut down, or disconnection from yourself and others?
Maybe therapy has left you feeling judged, misunderstood, or unseen - you are not alone!
I work with clients who seek relief, clarity, and a way to break free from the cycles. You're allowed to show up unsure, messy, or with no words at all. I don’t flinch at big feelings, hard stories, or chaos. I simply offer a place to start asking the right questions.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward healing and personal growth.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children, adolescents, and adults can feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered as they work toward healing and personal growth.
Dante Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based interventions, I effectively treat mood instability, behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and managing difficult life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) with in-depth experience in crisis management, individual, family, and group therapy. I am trained in Trauma- Focused CBT and EMDR both evidenced based practices that have been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma. With intensive training in Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based interventions, I effectively treat mood instability, behavioral issues, trauma, anxiety, and managing difficult life transitions.
I am a nonbinary and neurodivergent therapist who seeks to cultivate therapeutic relationships with warmth and gentleness. I find that regardless of age, therapy can be a place to dig down into our most creative, emotional, honest selves and find new ways to make sure those parts are held. I have a particular interest in working with youth, neurodivergent folks, attachment, and exploring all facets of identity together.
I am a nonbinary and neurodivergent therapist who seeks to cultivate therapeutic relationships with warmth and gentleness. I find that regardless of age, therapy can be a place to dig down into our most creative, emotional, honest selves and find new ways to make sure those parts are held. I have a particular interest in working with youth, neurodivergent folks, attachment, and exploring all facets of identity together.
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.
Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm so happy that you ended up here & that you're looking for a safe space to process and access healing. Are you looking for expert support for your child or teen? I work with children and adults of all ages that are facing the challenges of life such as changes in family dynamics, a challenging parent-child relationship, as well as anxiety, divorce, depression, school stress & life transitions. Through an attuned relationship
Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm so happy that you ended up here & that you're looking for a safe space to process and access healing. Are you looking for expert support for your child or teen? I work with children and adults of all ages that are facing the challenges of life such as changes in family dynamics, a challenging parent-child relationship, as well as anxiety, divorce, depression, school stress & life transitions. Through an attuned relationship
Frederick Counseling LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
A warm and trusting relationship is an integral to my work as a counselor. I enjoy helping my clients heal, regulate moods and become more resilient. For more than a decade, I have helped clients to alleviate depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve relationships.
A warm and trusting relationship is an integral to my work as a counselor. I enjoy helping my clients heal, regulate moods and become more resilient. For more than a decade, I have helped clients to alleviate depression and anxiety, heal from trauma, and improve relationships.
I have more than 22+ years of clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including private practice. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. I am trained in Animal Assisted Play Therapy with my Coton de Tulear, Sophia. This breed is known as the "anti-depressant" breed because of their joy and playfulness. I may integrate lessons learned from this training, as appropriate. I have also been trained in EMDR, trauma informed care, transpersonal psychology, mediation, conflict resolution, and collaborative divorce. I enjoy travel, meditation, Pilates, and reading.
I have more than 22+ years of clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including private practice. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. I am trained in Animal Assisted Play Therapy with my Coton de Tulear, Sophia. This breed is known as the "anti-depressant" breed because of their joy and playfulness. I may integrate lessons learned from this training, as appropriate. I have also been trained in EMDR, trauma informed care, transpersonal psychology, mediation, conflict resolution, and collaborative divorce. I enjoy travel, meditation, Pilates, and reading.
At this time, I'm only taking clients for Virtual Ketamine-Assisted Therapy services.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, chronic depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). This integrative approach thoughtfully combines prescribed ketamine with psychotherapy and intentional integration practices.
At this time, I'm only taking clients for Virtual Ketamine-Assisted Therapy services.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating PTSD, chronic depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP). This integrative approach thoughtfully combines prescribed ketamine with psychotherapy and intentional integration practices.
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults in PA, NJ, VA, and MD, with plans to expand to new states in 2026. Blackbird services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and a wide range of therapy services that look at how each child's brain, body, and behavior interact.
We have served more than 10,000 patients and have 170+ clinicians, including psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, child psychiatrists, therapists, and more; 85% of our patients see symptom improvement within 6–12 weeks—with fewer medications.
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults in PA, NJ, VA, and MD, with plans to expand to new states in 2026. Blackbird services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and a wide range of therapy services that look at how each child's brain, body, and behavior interact.
We have served more than 10,000 patients and have 170+ clinicians, including psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, child psychiatrists, therapists, and more; 85% of our patients see symptom improvement within 6–12 weeks—with fewer medications.
Annie is a mental health professional with experience working with diverse populations who are seeking to improve their overall emotional well-being. Annie is certified in EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which includes extensive training on trauma-informed care. As a therapist, Annie fosters a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to express thoughts and emotions.
Annie is a mental health professional with experience working with diverse populations who are seeking to improve their overall emotional well-being. Annie is certified in EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which includes extensive training on trauma-informed care. As a therapist, Annie fosters a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to express thoughts and emotions.
Openings as of 6/1/26. Hi, I'm Allison! I enjoy working with children, teens & adults. I specialize in play therapy & creative arts approaches, child-led, to help clients move toward healing & wholeness. Topics addressed- grief, behavior, perfectionism, chronic illness. For adults, I value creating a safe place for clients to process, heal, and move toward greater insight and healthier ways of relating. Current or previous relationships have a tremendous impact on mental health; I am here to help connect the dots to your experiences of life- coping with the wounds of the past, present challenges or fears of the future.
Openings as of 6/1/26. Hi, I'm Allison! I enjoy working with children, teens & adults. I specialize in play therapy & creative arts approaches, child-led, to help clients move toward healing & wholeness. Topics addressed- grief, behavior, perfectionism, chronic illness. For adults, I value creating a safe place for clients to process, heal, and move toward greater insight and healthier ways of relating. Current or previous relationships have a tremendous impact on mental health; I am here to help connect the dots to your experiences of life- coping with the wounds of the past, present challenges or fears of the future.
Taking that first step toward healing is hard! This is not easy stuff. But here you are, and I hope that, whether it's through another healer or me, you find the freedom in your life you are looking for.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have advanced training in mindfulness, parts work, and sensorimotor psychology. While my training informs my approach, what truly matters is creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and met with compassion—without judgment.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
Taking that first step toward healing is hard! This is not easy stuff. But here you are, and I hope that, whether it's through another healer or me, you find the freedom in your life you are looking for.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I have advanced training in mindfulness, parts work, and sensorimotor psychology. While my training informs my approach, what truly matters is creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and met with compassion—without judgment.
I specialize in working with women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, including perimenopause and menopause.
In my practice, I utilize a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and solution-focused approaches.
I am a bilingual licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and hold undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences and Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park.
My primary area of expertise is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I also specialize in supporting clients struggling with major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem and body image concerns.
In my practice, I utilize a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and solution-focused approaches.
I am a bilingual licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and hold undergraduate degrees in Biological Sciences and Public Health from the University of Maryland, College Park.
My primary area of expertise is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I also specialize in supporting clients struggling with major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, anxiety, self-esteem and body image concerns.
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