Women's Issues Therapists in North East, MD
Hi There! I'm Alakeisha, but I love to be called Alley. My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin healing but may not know exactly where to start. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a combo plate of generational trauma and feeling overwhelmed. If you want to feel more balanced, more connected, and more in control of your emotional world, then what you want is clarity, peace of mind, and the tools to build a more fulfilling life—for not only yourself but for those around you.
Hi There! I'm Alakeisha, but I love to be called Alley. My ideal client is someone who is ready to begin healing but may not know exactly where to start. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, or a combo plate of generational trauma and feeling overwhelmed. If you want to feel more balanced, more connected, and more in control of your emotional world, then what you want is clarity, peace of mind, and the tools to build a more fulfilling life—for not only yourself but for those around you.
My experiences have varied over the years allowing me to understand many areas of focus. I've worked with children, adults and couples. I've trained to be a Life/corporate coach and I am also extensively trained in alternative dispute resolution. I work as a court approved mediator helping separating couples with their custody needs. I practice a here and now approach with the use of Brief Solution Focused techniques.
My experiences have varied over the years allowing me to understand many areas of focus. I've worked with children, adults and couples. I've trained to be a Life/corporate coach and I am also extensively trained in alternative dispute resolution. I work as a court approved mediator helping separating couples with their custody needs. I practice a here and now approach with the use of Brief Solution Focused techniques.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW-C) who works with adults, teens, and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW-C) who works with adults, teens, and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, substance use, life transitions, and perinatal and postpartum challenges.
Therapy can be a beautiful process, but it also has moments of being deeply uncomfortable. I believe that within that tension lies the greatest opportunity for growth.
My name is Kasey Seltner and I am a licensed clinical counselor licensed in both Delaware and Maryland. I have been in practice since 2019 and throughout the few years I have seen a variety of individuals and have experience treating many different disorders.
I am committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel truly supported—even when the work feels challenging.
Therapy can be a beautiful process, but it also has moments of being deeply uncomfortable. I believe that within that tension lies the greatest opportunity for growth.
My name is Kasey Seltner and I am a licensed clinical counselor licensed in both Delaware and Maryland. I have been in practice since 2019 and throughout the few years I have seen a variety of individuals and have experience treating many different disorders.
I am committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel truly supported—even when the work feels challenging.
I am a trauma therapist trained and certified in EMDR. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR helps people work through traumatic experiences and begin the healing process. Trauma covers a wide array of experiences including physical trauma, emotional and verbal abuse, grief, sexual assault, combat, and so much more…. If you feel you have trauma or other life stressors, please contact me to set up a free consultation so we can talk about your unique life story and experiences.
I am a trauma therapist trained and certified in EMDR. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR helps people work through traumatic experiences and begin the healing process. Trauma covers a wide array of experiences including physical trauma, emotional and verbal abuse, grief, sexual assault, combat, and so much more…. If you feel you have trauma or other life stressors, please contact me to set up a free consultation so we can talk about your unique life story and experiences.
Why its important to seek Mental Health Services in your community. Mental health is essential in every community, but it is particularly crucial in the African-American community in Baltimore city due to various factors that can impact mental health. These factors include: 1. Racial discrimination and systemic oppression: African Americans have historically faced systemic discrimination and oppression, which can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. 2. Poverty: Many African Americans in Baltimore city live in poverty, which can lead to poor mental health outcomes. 3. Lack of access to mental health services: Many African Americans in Baltimore city lack access to mental health services due to financial constraints, lack of insurance, or lack of mental health care providers in their communities. 4. Stigma: Mental health is often stigmatized in the African American community, which can prevent individuals from seeking help. By addressing these factors and promoting mental health wellness, the African American community in Baltimore city can improve overall health outcomes and reduce health disparities. This can be achieved through mental health services
Why its important to seek Mental Health Services in your community. Mental health is essential in every community, but it is particularly crucial in the African-American community in Baltimore city due to various factors that can impact mental health. These factors include: 1. Racial discrimination and systemic oppression: African Americans have historically faced systemic discrimination and oppression, which can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. 2. Poverty: Many African Americans in Baltimore city live in poverty, which can lead to poor mental health outcomes. 3. Lack of access to mental health services: Many African Americans in Baltimore city lack access to mental health services due to financial constraints, lack of insurance, or lack of mental health care providers in their communities. 4. Stigma: Mental health is often stigmatized in the African American community, which can prevent individuals from seeking help. By addressing these factors and promoting mental health wellness, the African American community in Baltimore city can improve overall health outcomes and reduce health disparities. This can be achieved through mental health services
I’m Brittany Nair, LCSW-C, and for more than 15 years I’ve had the privilege of helping people through life’s challenges.
I’m Brittany Nair, LCSW-C, and for more than 15 years I’ve had the privilege of helping people through life’s challenges.
Have you wanted to throw your arms up and yell at the universe? Maybe you feel lost, scattered, or disconnected. Hardship, trauma, and major transitions can be earth shattering. We get overwhelmed by thoughts and perceptions, feel devoid of purpose, and simultaneously stuck and drifting through life in a dark haze. It’s not just you. Most of us are trying our best to heal and create a fulfilling life
Have you wanted to throw your arms up and yell at the universe? Maybe you feel lost, scattered, or disconnected. Hardship, trauma, and major transitions can be earth shattering. We get overwhelmed by thoughts and perceptions, feel devoid of purpose, and simultaneously stuck and drifting through life in a dark haze. It’s not just you. Most of us are trying our best to heal and create a fulfilling life
As a South Asian bisexual woman and first-generation immigrant, I bring a unique perspective to psychotherapy. Due to my training as a trauma therapist, my cultural experience, and years of private practice experience, I take a holistic and individualized approach to treatment. I use several evidence-based practices to provide authentic and culturally sensitive care. These practices can include cognitive behavioral therapy, energy psychology, multicultural therapy, person-centered therapy, attachment theory, and trauma therapy to create an individualized treatment plan.
As a South Asian bisexual woman and first-generation immigrant, I bring a unique perspective to psychotherapy. Due to my training as a trauma therapist, my cultural experience, and years of private practice experience, I take a holistic and individualized approach to treatment. I use several evidence-based practices to provide authentic and culturally sensitive care. These practices can include cognitive behavioral therapy, energy psychology, multicultural therapy, person-centered therapy, attachment theory, and trauma therapy to create an individualized treatment plan.
Hello, My name is Julia Smail and I am the owner of Spill The Tea Counseling. I believe we all have feelings & thoughts that are waiting to be expressed. Do you find it challenging transitioning through different parts of your life & managing emotions along the way? How about being able to express yourself & be validated in a safe & trusting space? The challenge in life is finding who you are as a person & not what others want you to be. Building a trusting relationship with yourself can lead to strengthening your identity & developing a sense of self through awareness & mindfulness. Transitions can be challenging but beautiful.
Hello, My name is Julia Smail and I am the owner of Spill The Tea Counseling. I believe we all have feelings & thoughts that are waiting to be expressed. Do you find it challenging transitioning through different parts of your life & managing emotions along the way? How about being able to express yourself & be validated in a safe & trusting space? The challenge in life is finding who you are as a person & not what others want you to be. Building a trusting relationship with yourself can lead to strengthening your identity & developing a sense of self through awareness & mindfulness. Transitions can be challenging but beautiful.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Elizabeth Lynne Ohara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Do you believe that events from your past get in the way of experiencing joy in the present? Do you wish to have healthier and more satisfying relationships? Do you struggle with ways of thinking that you have a hard time changing? I believe I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience and have helped many people find increased life satisfaction by challenging old stories and learning new ways of thinking about themselves.
Do you believe that events from your past get in the way of experiencing joy in the present? Do you wish to have healthier and more satisfying relationships? Do you struggle with ways of thinking that you have a hard time changing? I believe I can help. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience and have helped many people find increased life satisfaction by challenging old stories and learning new ways of thinking about themselves.
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Currently accepting new clients with introductory self-pay rates while insurance credentialing is finalized!
Some of the most meaningful parts of our lives can also be the hardest to talk about. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, intimacy, identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with who you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin, therapy is a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Currently accepting new clients with introductory self-pay rates while insurance credentialing is finalized!
Some of the most meaningful parts of our lives can also be the hardest to talk about. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, intimacy, identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with who you are. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin, therapy is a place where you can show up exactly as you are.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Shi. Do you want to become the best self, learn how to better manage and cope with life transitions, and stay on top of daily stressors? I could provide help by creating a safe and trusting environment where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences and feelings and receiving genuine feedback. In our sessions, we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and relating to others.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Shi. Do you want to become the best self, learn how to better manage and cope with life transitions, and stay on top of daily stressors? I could provide help by creating a safe and trusting environment where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences and feelings and receiving genuine feedback. In our sessions, we will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors to establish improved ways of being and relating to others.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or past experiences begin affecting your daily life. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, family stressors, and trauma-related symptoms. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique goals, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or past experiences begin affecting your daily life. I provide a warm, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, family stressors, and trauma-related symptoms. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique goals, helping you feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself.
Our mission is to provide a supportive space where women can focus on themselves and navigate life’s transitions with confidence and clarity. We walk with women through a meaningful process of self-exploration, self-awareness, acceptance, and growth—helping them honor their values and create lives that feel happier, more successful, and deeply fulfilling.
Our mission is to provide a supportive space where women can focus on themselves and navigate life’s transitions with confidence and clarity. We walk with women through a meaningful process of self-exploration, self-awareness, acceptance, and growth—helping them honor their values and create lives that feel happier, more successful, and deeply fulfilling.
I recognize that our world may cause us harm, whether intentional or unintentional. My hope in our work together is to separate any harm experienced from serving as a defining characteristic of your personhood. In my practice, my goal is to honor and uplift your unique light with the hope that you may grow more comfortable in sharing it with others in this world. We all carry an inner light, though adversity can sometimes dim its unique glow. I believe that our bodies are vessels of deep wisdom and discernment — learning to attune to that wisdom can transform how we live.
I recognize that our world may cause us harm, whether intentional or unintentional. My hope in our work together is to separate any harm experienced from serving as a defining characteristic of your personhood. In my practice, my goal is to honor and uplift your unique light with the hope that you may grow more comfortable in sharing it with others in this world. We all carry an inner light, though adversity can sometimes dim its unique glow. I believe that our bodies are vessels of deep wisdom and discernment — learning to attune to that wisdom can transform how we live.
Are you feeling stuck in your life and unsure how to move forward with clarity? You’re emotionally aware and capable, but you keep getting pulled into patterns that leave you overwhelmed, anxious, or doubting yourself. You want to break the cycle, set healthier boundaries, and feel more grounded in your own decisions. I am ENM, poly and kink affirming and happy to support challenges and processing within those dynamics.
Are you feeling stuck in your life and unsure how to move forward with clarity? You’re emotionally aware and capable, but you keep getting pulled into patterns that leave you overwhelmed, anxious, or doubting yourself. You want to break the cycle, set healthier boundaries, and feel more grounded in your own decisions. I am ENM, poly and kink affirming and happy to support challenges and processing within those dynamics.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & anxiety. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & CNM affirming, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker and therapist in private practice committed to supporting individuals as they navigate personal challenges and work toward meaningful change. I provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where adults can openly explore their experiences, concerns, and goals.Many individuals seek therapy in search of a supportive space to process life stressors and feel genuinely heard. My clinical approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in empathy and professionalism.
I am a seasoned licensed clinical social worker and therapist in private practice committed to supporting individuals as they navigate personal challenges and work toward meaningful change. I provide a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where adults can openly explore their experiences, concerns, and goals.Many individuals seek therapy in search of a supportive space to process life stressors and feel genuinely heard. My clinical approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in empathy and professionalism.
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- Aberdeen
- Abingdon
- Bel Air
- Chestertown
- Edgewood
- Elkton
- Fallston
- Forest Hill
- Havre De Grace
- Jarrettsville
- Joppa
- Rising Sun
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.