Emotionally Focused Therapists in Frostburg, MD
My approach integrates CBT, DBT, EFT, strengths-based, talk and supportive therapy.
For the past 22 years I have built a diverse background in therapy, case management & behavioral health. I've had the honor of working with individuals, families, couples, parents, professionals, first responders, military personnel, students & children navigate a wide range of challenges, including stress management, parenting, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, addictions & various mental health conditions. Additionally, I have experience in crisis intervention, adoption/foster care, IOP, EAP men’s abuse intervention programs, and juvenile sex offender programs.
My approach integrates CBT, DBT, EFT, strengths-based, talk and supportive therapy.
For the past 22 years I have built a diverse background in therapy, case management & behavioral health. I've had the honor of working with individuals, families, couples, parents, professionals, first responders, military personnel, students & children navigate a wide range of challenges, including stress management, parenting, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, addictions & various mental health conditions. Additionally, I have experience in crisis intervention, adoption/foster care, IOP, EAP men’s abuse intervention programs, and juvenile sex offender programs.
Darren Christopher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, NCC, ACS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I strive to meet each person I help where they are, together we work to develop goals and proactively explore options needed to achieve them. I am proud to utilize eclectic techniques that take different skills from various therapeutic approaches to individualize treatment needs for each person. I thoroughly enjoy working with diversity and helping varieties of individuals each work on their individual goals. I have extensive experience working with adults, youth and couples as they work through symptoms affiliated with symptoms affected by mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, dual diagnoses and relationship related issues.
I strive to meet each person I help where they are, together we work to develop goals and proactively explore options needed to achieve them. I am proud to utilize eclectic techniques that take different skills from various therapeutic approaches to individualize treatment needs for each person. I thoroughly enjoy working with diversity and helping varieties of individuals each work on their individual goals. I have extensive experience working with adults, youth and couples as they work through symptoms affiliated with symptoms affected by mood disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, dual diagnoses and relationship related issues.
Mental health is not just about our emotions or thoughts. It affects our physical, social, spiritual, and communal well-being. It is all connected, and all important. This is why I use an integrative, holistic approach to therapy that focuses on the whole person, rather than symptoms or a diagnosis. I come with an inclusive, anti-oppressive, feminist perspective. Sessions can include a variety of "tools", including reflection, art and creativity, mindfulness, and other practices that are meaningful to you. Harmony Tree Counseling & Wellness is about nurturing a deeper sense of well-being and connection to live the life you want.
Mental health is not just about our emotions or thoughts. It affects our physical, social, spiritual, and communal well-being. It is all connected, and all important. This is why I use an integrative, holistic approach to therapy that focuses on the whole person, rather than symptoms or a diagnosis. I come with an inclusive, anti-oppressive, feminist perspective. Sessions can include a variety of "tools", including reflection, art and creativity, mindfulness, and other practices that are meaningful to you. Harmony Tree Counseling & Wellness is about nurturing a deeper sense of well-being and connection to live the life you want.
Same week appointments avalaible! In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna, and Johns Hopkins.
You’re afraid that someone will see you in a way that doesn’t reflect who you really are. That mismatch — between your intent and their perception — creates stress. Deep down, you want to be judged fairly. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about not being misunderstood in a way that harms your sense of self. If they think badly of you, what happens next? Will they talk behind your back? Will others believe them? Will you be isolated, mocked, or cast out?
Same week appointments avalaible! In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna, and Johns Hopkins.
You’re afraid that someone will see you in a way that doesn’t reflect who you really are. That mismatch — between your intent and their perception — creates stress. Deep down, you want to be judged fairly. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about not being misunderstood in a way that harms your sense of self. If they think badly of you, what happens next? Will they talk behind your back? Will others believe them? Will you be isolated, mocked, or cast out?
Having started my profession a little later in life, I have an understanding of many issues that people of all ages face today. I have worked in many areas and hope to help those with mental health, behavioral health and personal issues that are troubling them. My education is in social work, which provides a broader generalist perspective to my work with children and adults.
Having started my profession a little later in life, I have an understanding of many issues that people of all ages face today. I have worked in many areas and hope to help those with mental health, behavioral health and personal issues that are troubling them. My education is in social work, which provides a broader generalist perspective to my work with children and adults.
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Are you talking about starting a family, your life with a baby, toddler or small children? Whether planned now or later, the reality of becoming and being parents is life changing. Have the two of you shared your expectations and visions of family life? Do you know when you will be ready, who will do what, and how this fits with your personal needs and goals? Parenting is emotionally rewarding and demanding, and requires team work. How are you doing with each other, understanding differences in your experiences and needs? This is an opportunity to strengthen your loving relationship.
Are you talking about starting a family, your life with a baby, toddler or small children? Whether planned now or later, the reality of becoming and being parents is life changing. Have the two of you shared your expectations and visions of family life? Do you know when you will be ready, who will do what, and how this fits with your personal needs and goals? Parenting is emotionally rewarding and demanding, and requires team work. How are you doing with each other, understanding differences in your experiences and needs? This is an opportunity to strengthen your loving relationship.
such as AEDP, EFT and SFBT.
Everyone needs support sometimes. You may be looking to tune-up your life, or rekindle your relationship, I understand coping with stress and issues can leave you feeling alone and questioning yourself. If you're feeling anxious or wondering what's happened to your loving relationship, let's talk. Getting to the heart of the matter can resolve barriers, create connection.and decrease stress. I'll help you process your next steps and regain confidence, utilizing multiple approaches to help you find peace and balance. You will discover keys to dissolving issues including parallel lives, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
such as AEDP, EFT and SFBT.
Everyone needs support sometimes. You may be looking to tune-up your life, or rekindle your relationship, I understand coping with stress and issues can leave you feeling alone and questioning yourself. If you're feeling anxious or wondering what's happened to your loving relationship, let's talk. Getting to the heart of the matter can resolve barriers, create connection.and decrease stress. I'll help you process your next steps and regain confidence, utilizing multiple approaches to help you find peace and balance. You will discover keys to dissolving issues including parallel lives, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Experienced and compassionate therapist ready to listen, guide and offer you a different perspective to help you live your best life. An eclectic approach is utilized to help you process and overcome past trauma, learn new ways of coping with life stressors and improve how you feel about yourself. Specializing in helping you cope with loss, life transitions, symptoms of depression and anxiety.
I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.
I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.
You may be the dependable one in your relationships, your family, or your work. The one who figures it out. The one who does not want to burden anyone. The one who keeps going.
But underneath that, there may be a constant stream of pressure: replaying what you said, wondering whether you disappointed someone, questioning whether you are doing enough, and struggling to rest without feeling behind. Even when you are functioning, it may not feel like ease. Carrying this kind of pressure, it has to go somewhere. It might show up as overworking, avoiding things you don’t want to deal with, shutting down, or habits you’re not proud of.
You may be the dependable one in your relationships, your family, or your work. The one who figures it out. The one who does not want to burden anyone. The one who keeps going.
But underneath that, there may be a constant stream of pressure: replaying what you said, wondering whether you disappointed someone, questioning whether you are doing enough, and struggling to rest without feeling behind. Even when you are functioning, it may not feel like ease. Carrying this kind of pressure, it has to go somewhere. It might show up as overworking, avoiding things you don’t want to deal with, shutting down, or habits you’re not proud of.
Accepts BlueCross Blue Shield, United Health Care, John Hopkins, Cigna, and more. Same week appointments available!
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 available!
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.
We are all shaped by our stories, our nervous systems, and the environments we've had to adapt to. As a trauma-informed clinical social worker, I offer a space grounded in neuroscience, compassion, genuineness, emotional attunement, and presence. Whether you're on a path to self-discovery, a parent navigating generational patterns, or trying to reconnect with your sense of self. I am here to walk with you through the calm seasons, the messy in between, and the moments when you begin to bloom.
Whether we are processing pain, shifting long-held beliefs, or reconnecting to what nourishes your soul- creativity, spirit, or stillness.
We are all shaped by our stories, our nervous systems, and the environments we've had to adapt to. As a trauma-informed clinical social worker, I offer a space grounded in neuroscience, compassion, genuineness, emotional attunement, and presence. Whether you're on a path to self-discovery, a parent navigating generational patterns, or trying to reconnect with your sense of self. I am here to walk with you through the calm seasons, the messy in between, and the moments when you begin to bloom.
Whether we are processing pain, shifting long-held beliefs, or reconnecting to what nourishes your soul- creativity, spirit, or stillness.
I currently have immediate telehealth openings. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in both Maryland and West Virginia. As a Maryland native, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from Frostburg State University. I later received my Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration in families and children. Over the years, I have gained experience working with both adults and children across various settings and currently see client's across the life span.
I currently have immediate telehealth openings. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in both Maryland and West Virginia. As a Maryland native, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies from Frostburg State University. I later received my Master’s degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration in families and children. Over the years, I have gained experience working with both adults and children across various settings and currently see client's across the life span.
What does this season of life look like right now? Are you tired, worn out, or struggling to make it day to day? Have you been bottling up or pushing aside your emotions and feel as if you might explode? Is your inner critic loud? Or are you overwhelmed with grief, loss and pain?
Whether you are new to therapy or not, I work in a way that puts you at the center of everything — your goals, your pace, your values. You're not told what to do — you're supported in discovering your own healing path, with expert guidance.
What does this season of life look like right now? Are you tired, worn out, or struggling to make it day to day? Have you been bottling up or pushing aside your emotions and feel as if you might explode? Is your inner critic loud? Or are you overwhelmed with grief, loss and pain?
Whether you are new to therapy or not, I work in a way that puts you at the center of everything — your goals, your pace, your values. You're not told what to do — you're supported in discovering your own healing path, with expert guidance.
Seme J. Ndzana, LGPC, BCCC, holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, an MBA, MS in Finance, and BS in Economics. With experience in private practice, hospital, and hospice care, I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, addiction, and mood disorders. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and Multicultural therapies. I also provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, including pastoral counseling on request.
Seme J. Ndzana, LGPC, BCCC, holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, an MBA, MS in Finance, and BS in Economics. With experience in private practice, hospital, and hospice care, I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, addiction, and mood disorders. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, and Multicultural therapies. I also provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, including pastoral counseling on request.
Carrie works diligently with her clients to assist them through their life journey and challenges for a variety of issues to include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, personality disorder, chronic illness/health issues, family/relationship issues, crisis, loss, and life transitions. Carrie’s goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships in a way that creates the positive change that matters to you.
Carrie works diligently with her clients to assist them through their life journey and challenges for a variety of issues to include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, personality disorder, chronic illness/health issues, family/relationship issues, crisis, loss, and life transitions. Carrie’s goal is to help you understand yourself and your relationships in a way that creates the positive change that matters to you.
Life can be a challenging journey. How are you at navigating the bumps in the road? Do you have the skills you need? Are you feeling disappointed in yourself and often frustrated with others? Is it challenging for you to express your needs in ways that you feel heard? When you are upset or frustrated, have you pushed others away, sabotaging relationships? Is it difficult to set and achieve goals? Understandably, frustrations intensify when efforts are unsuccessful. If you have thought "life will get easier when ..." and you are still waiting at a long red light, let's talk.
Life can be a challenging journey. How are you at navigating the bumps in the road? Do you have the skills you need? Are you feeling disappointed in yourself and often frustrated with others? Is it challenging for you to express your needs in ways that you feel heard? When you are upset or frustrated, have you pushed others away, sabotaging relationships? Is it difficult to set and achieve goals? Understandably, frustrations intensify when efforts are unsuccessful. If you have thought "life will get easier when ..." and you are still waiting at a long red light, let's talk.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress. My ideal clients are those who are ready to make changes but may feel uncertain about where to start. Together, we’ll explore your experiences in a safe, compassionate space and build practical tools to help you cope, grow, and thrive.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Strengths-Based strategies, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or family stress. My ideal clients are those who are ready to make changes but may feel uncertain about where to start. Together, we’ll explore your experiences in a safe, compassionate space and build practical tools to help you cope, grow, and thrive.
I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Strengths-Based strategies, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.
The past few years appear to have either been the catalyst to new stressors or have exacerbated what was already bothersome but manageable. What stumbling blocks are getting in your way? If you are trying to manage issues related to eating disordered behaviors , problems with your mood such as depression , anxiety or other stressors impeding your ability to manage more effectively, I would like to help you. I use multiple approaches such as CBT and DBT and psychodynamic therapy to help explore, understand and manage various symptoms and problems.
The past few years appear to have either been the catalyst to new stressors or have exacerbated what was already bothersome but manageable. What stumbling blocks are getting in your way? If you are trying to manage issues related to eating disordered behaviors , problems with your mood such as depression , anxiety or other stressors impeding your ability to manage more effectively, I would like to help you. I use multiple approaches such as CBT and DBT and psychodynamic therapy to help explore, understand and manage various symptoms and problems.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.