Trauma Focused Therapists in Frostburg, MD
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.
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.
I’m currently accepting new clients from MD for online sessions, with set slots and flexibility week to week. Because of my own life experience (HI, MTHFR, MCAS, mold poisoning), I work with people with chronic illness. So many of us have been medically gaslit and even shamed for the way our own bodies work, and of course this affects our mental health! I take a holistic, integrative, and functional approach to mental health, recognizing that our well-being is shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural influences. My clients are seekers who want to heal, and they are looking for someone to walk with.
I’m currently accepting new clients from MD for online sessions, with set slots and flexibility week to week. Because of my own life experience (HI, MTHFR, MCAS, mold poisoning), I work with people with chronic illness. So many of us have been medically gaslit and even shamed for the way our own bodies work, and of course this affects our mental health! I take a holistic, integrative, and functional approach to mental health, recognizing that our well-being is shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural influences. My clients are seekers who want to heal, and they are looking for someone to walk with.
Hello, I'm Patricia, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience dedicated to partnering with my clients to maximize their wellness. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working extensively with individuals facing trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, pain management, substance abuse, life skills challenges, and general personal well-being. As a resident of Maryland, I've been deeply involved with the veteran population and the community in the Baltimore metropolitan area, providing support and resources tailored to their unique needs.
Hello, I'm Patricia, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience dedicated to partnering with my clients to maximize their wellness. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working extensively with individuals facing trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, pain management, substance abuse, life skills challenges, and general personal well-being. As a resident of Maryland, I've been deeply involved with the veteran population and the community in the Baltimore metropolitan area, providing support and resources tailored to their unique needs.
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.
I am a clinical social worker who practices therapy in the area of dual diagnosis. I work with adult clients who have behavioral health or addictions issues, or both. I believe to feel better, we need to work on the WHOLE person not just a part. I worked for the Military for five years and I have background in trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries and many addiction issues.
I am a clinical social worker who practices therapy in the area of dual diagnosis. I work with adult clients who have behavioral health or addictions issues, or both. I believe to feel better, we need to work on the WHOLE person not just a part. I worked for the Military for five years and I have background in trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries and many addiction 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.
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
You've just taken a positive and important step towards the possibility for change and personal growth! Perhaps you find you're experiencing adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, sadness, daily life conflicts or career issues. Maybe you're facing uncertainty or you're at a transition or turning point in your life. The complicated feelings of distress, anxiety, depression can be immobilizing. Life is challenging and my experience has taught me how valuable psychotherapy can be towards forward movement and meaningful change.
You feel stuck in an exhausting push-and-pull with food, your body, or the pressure to perform. Your mind feels constantly busy—tracking, judging, or negotiating around eating, exercise, or appearance. What once felt intuitive now feels rigid or overwhelming, and rest or flexibility feels hard to allow. You're longing for relief: to feel more at ease in your body, to trust yourself again, and to live with greater balance and freedom. Whether you’re navigating an eating disorder, body image concerns, or the demands of sport, you don’t have to face it alone.
You feel stuck in an exhausting push-and-pull with food, your body, or the pressure to perform. Your mind feels constantly busy—tracking, judging, or negotiating around eating, exercise, or appearance. What once felt intuitive now feels rigid or overwhelming, and rest or flexibility feels hard to allow. You're longing for relief: to feel more at ease in your body, to trust yourself again, and to live with greater balance and freedom. Whether you’re navigating an eating disorder, body image concerns, or the demands of sport, you don’t have to face it alone.
Virtual openings as of 6/6/26. Hi, I’m Elise! I enjoy working with 1) stressed out or grieving men & women- I connect well with both 2) young adults entering and surviving the adulting world; 3) chronic illness and pain; 4) those who feel disconnected in relationships or choose the “wrong” people after painful childhood. As a person who has both personal & professional experience with chronic pain/illness, I get it and am here to help! I am supportive & a little spunky, but also gently challenge you so that you can reach your goals.
Virtual openings as of 6/6/26. Hi, I’m Elise! I enjoy working with 1) stressed out or grieving men & women- I connect well with both 2) young adults entering and surviving the adulting world; 3) chronic illness and pain; 4) those who feel disconnected in relationships or choose the “wrong” people after painful childhood. As a person who has both personal & professional experience with chronic pain/illness, I get it and am here to help! I am supportive & a little spunky, but also gently challenge you so that you can reach your goals.
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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Better Thoughts Better Lives Counseling & Consulti
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA
Oakland, MD 21550
Some times life situations and events can knock us off our feet and turn our lives upside down, leaving us to wonder if we can ever recover and put the pieces of our lives back together again. We all have a story and I believe that we all have the ability to rewrite that story. We can choose to be the victim of our circumstances or we can choose to be the victor. All human beings have the inborn tendency toward growth and self -actualization.
Some times life situations and events can knock us off our feet and turn our lives upside down, leaving us to wonder if we can ever recover and put the pieces of our lives back together again. We all have a story and I believe that we all have the ability to rewrite that story. We can choose to be the victim of our circumstances or we can choose to be the victor. All human beings have the inborn tendency toward growth and self -actualization.
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone-deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life.
Managing a medical condition or physical disability often means carrying a weight the world simply doesn’t see. The bone-deep exhaustion, the sting of being misunderstood, and the relentless grind of balancing survival with daily life can feel like a theft of your true self. I’ve been there; I understand these hurdles personally. In our sessions, we won’t just "manage" symptoms, we will honor the fierce complexity of your journey. Together, we’ll reclaim your identity from your diagnosis and adapt to life's shifts without losing your soul. You are far more than a medical chart; you are a person worthy of a grounded, powerful life.
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.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards enhancing your mental health! As a therapist who understands the complexities of life, I recognize how overwhelming it can be to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, or the demands of parenting and self-care. Your feelings are not just valid—they are a signal that seeking support is a strong and positive choice. In a compassionate environment, you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we will develop effective coping strategies that empower you to regain control and cultivate healthy relationships and balance in your life.
Congratulations on taking the courageous step towards enhancing your mental health! As a therapist who understands the complexities of life, I recognize how overwhelming it can be to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, or the demands of parenting and self-care. Your feelings are not just valid—they are a signal that seeking support is a strong and positive choice. In a compassionate environment, you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Together, we will develop effective coping strategies that empower you to regain control and cultivate healthy relationships and balance in your life.
Please visit my website and complete an inquiry. Solagratiacounseling.com Using the principles of psychology and social work, . Together, we will engage to discover your strengths and areas of challenge. Possessing almost 10 years' experience as a Christian-counselor we may also focus on building a strong and resilient faith or aspects of your faith which you believe is missing from your life.
Please visit my website and complete an inquiry. Solagratiacounseling.com Using the principles of psychology and social work, . Together, we will engage to discover your strengths and areas of challenge. Possessing almost 10 years' experience as a Christian-counselor we may also focus on building a strong and resilient faith or aspects of your faith which you believe is missing from your life.
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.
My ideal client is someone who feels a pull to understand themselves more deeply. They may come in with surface-level struggles such as stress, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, or a sense of being stuck. At the same time, they’re curious about the deeper patterns that shape these struggles-recurring themes, limiting beliefs, or unresolved experiences that continue to influence their lives.
My ideal client is someone who feels a pull to understand themselves more deeply. They may come in with surface-level struggles such as stress, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, or a sense of being stuck. At the same time, they’re curious about the deeper patterns that shape these struggles-recurring themes, limiting beliefs, or unresolved experiences that continue to influence their lives.
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.
Integrative therapy that encompasses the use of neuropsychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, attachment-based therapy, and holistic and faith-based practices.
The need to be heard, understood, and validated without judgement is a need that crosses generational lines, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, complex trauma, and insecure attachment styles by helping them understand the whys behind it, along with brain-based approaches and specialized integrative treatment plans designed for their individual needs.
Integrative therapy that encompasses the use of neuropsychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, attachment-based therapy, and holistic and faith-based practices.
The need to be heard, understood, and validated without judgement is a need that crosses generational lines, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, complex trauma, and insecure attachment styles by helping them understand the whys behind it, along with brain-based approaches and specialized integrative treatment plans designed for their individual needs.
At Aeris Counseling, I see therapy as a space shaped by change — much like clouds in the sky. Clouds remind me that life is layered, ever-shifting, and always moving toward new forms. In the same way, I believe therapy offers room to hold what feels heavy, to notice what is transforming, and to discover new ways of being.
You may be carrying grief, navigating cultural transitions, adjusting to family dynamics, living with chronic pain, or facing fertility and postpartum challenges. The first step into therapy is often the hardest — it doesn’t require clarity, just openness. And by being here, you’ve already begun.
At Aeris Counseling, I see therapy as a space shaped by change — much like clouds in the sky. Clouds remind me that life is layered, ever-shifting, and always moving toward new forms. In the same way, I believe therapy offers room to hold what feels heavy, to notice what is transforming, and to discover new ways of being.
You may be carrying grief, navigating cultural transitions, adjusting to family dynamics, living with chronic pain, or facing fertility and postpartum challenges. The first step into therapy is often the hardest — it doesn’t require clarity, just openness. And by being here, you’ve already begun.

