Women's Issues Therapists in Rising Sun, MD
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.
Danielle Steigauf
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, PMHC
5 Endorsed
Rising Sun, MD 21911
Life is full of challenges that aren't always in our ability to control and can be difficult to understand. But, I believe that everyone has the ability to access their most fulfilling and happy life. Together, we can identify what's going wrong and where we can make changes to improve your happiness, relationships, and overall well-being.
I specialize in work with Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health: pregnant and postpartum mothers and fathers, fertility challenges, perinatal grief and loss, and all of the challenges and transitions related to this time.
Life is full of challenges that aren't always in our ability to control and can be difficult to understand. But, I believe that everyone has the ability to access their most fulfilling and happy life. Together, we can identify what's going wrong and where we can make changes to improve your happiness, relationships, and overall well-being.
I specialize in work with Maternal/Perinatal Mental Health: pregnant and postpartum mothers and fathers, fertility challenges, perinatal grief and loss, and all of the challenges and transitions related to this time.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, kindness, and respect. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can share your feelings freely. My eclectic therapeutic style draws from several evidenced-based modalities, including Rogerian, Narrative, Family Systems, and DBT.
My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, kindness, and respect. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can share your feelings freely. My eclectic therapeutic style draws from several evidenced-based modalities, including Rogerian, Narrative, Family Systems, and DBT.
After receiving my doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on couples, I completed my internship in trauma at Cornell Medical School. My post-doctoral fellowship was in addictions at Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC. I built my career in NYC, integrating and disseminating evidence-based treatment methods and models for multiple organizations including Columbia University's Eastside Faculty Practice, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, and the Hazelden-Betty Ford Foundation where I served as the Executive Director. I have taught and mentored therapists and psychiatry residents, as well as published on the topics of marriage and domestic violence.
After receiving my doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on couples, I completed my internship in trauma at Cornell Medical School. My post-doctoral fellowship was in addictions at Mt. Sinai Hospital, NYC. I built my career in NYC, integrating and disseminating evidence-based treatment methods and models for multiple organizations including Columbia University's Eastside Faculty Practice, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, and the Hazelden-Betty Ford Foundation where I served as the Executive Director. I have taught and mentored therapists and psychiatry residents, as well as published on the topics of marriage and domestic violence.
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.
“Will it always have to be this way? I don’t know how much more I can take.”
I hear this often from clients in the beginning - when hope feels far away and everything feels heavy. One of the greatest honors of my work is holding hope with you until you can hold it for yourself again.
I’m a Graduate Clinical Counseling Intern and Master’s-level Pastoral Counselor. I earned my Master’s in Pastoral Counseling (Crisis & Trauma) from Liberty University in 2017. I also have a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (May 2026) from Walden University.
“Will it always have to be this way? I don’t know how much more I can take.”
I hear this often from clients in the beginning - when hope feels far away and everything feels heavy. One of the greatest honors of my work is holding hope with you until you can hold it for yourself again.
I’m a Graduate Clinical Counseling Intern and Master’s-level Pastoral Counselor. I earned my Master’s in Pastoral Counseling (Crisis & Trauma) from Liberty University in 2017. I also have a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (May 2026) from Walden University.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel their best. Mental and emotional challenges are barriers to living your best life. I understand it takes courage to take the first steps toward restoring or finding life balance and being the best you. My approach is to create a safe and comfortable environment, enabling my clients to gain personal fulfillment, self-confidence, and enhanced relationships. My genuineness and life experiences contribute to my therapeutic style. Through the therapeutic process, my clients will benefit from my objective and non-judgmental perspective on a problem.
I believe that everyone deserves to feel their best. Mental and emotional challenges are barriers to living your best life. I understand it takes courage to take the first steps toward restoring or finding life balance and being the best you. My approach is to create a safe and comfortable environment, enabling my clients to gain personal fulfillment, self-confidence, and enhanced relationships. My genuineness and life experiences contribute to my therapeutic style. Through the therapeutic process, my clients will benefit from my objective and non-judgmental perspective on a problem.
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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.
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.
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self? Navigating life transitions? Trying to cope in a world gone mad? Let’s talk! I'm a skilled & down-to-earth professional & a real person too. I’m here to help you identify, acknowledge, and achieve your goals; my style is highly collaborative & elemental, pragmatic & direct. I'm here to celebrate your individuality & diversity while being safe & responsive in a non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile & your shine!
Are you ready to embrace your authentic self? Navigating life transitions? Trying to cope in a world gone mad? Let’s talk! I'm a skilled & down-to-earth professional & a real person too. I’m here to help you identify, acknowledge, and achieve your goals; my style is highly collaborative & elemental, pragmatic & direct. I'm here to celebrate your individuality & diversity while being safe & responsive in a non-judgmental atmosphere. It's time to reclaim your smile & your shine!
I specialize in female anxiety and managing the stress associated with the challenges that women often face. In my work with clients, we identify the root causes of their anxiety, increase their ability to tolerate distress, and regulate their nervous system. I help clients understand the impact of the mental load and emotional labor on their feelings of overwhelm. We identify traits that have served as protection in childhood that may start to work against the client's goals as an adult. I also treat body image issues using the Intuitive Eating and HAES framework.
I specialize in female anxiety and managing the stress associated with the challenges that women often face. In my work with clients, we identify the root causes of their anxiety, increase their ability to tolerate distress, and regulate their nervous system. I help clients understand the impact of the mental load and emotional labor on their feelings of overwhelm. We identify traits that have served as protection in childhood that may start to work against the client's goals as an adult. I also treat body image issues using the Intuitive Eating and HAES framework.
Accepting new clients! You’ve been carrying more than most people realize. Maybe you’ve been living with chronic pain, navigating a complicated medical diagnosis, or trying to show up for your family while your own body feels unpredictable. Maybe you’re a mother (new or seasoned) who feels exhausted, stretched thin, and unsure who’s taking care of you. Or maybe you’re supporting a child who’s struggling, and you’re tired of feeling like no one fully hears your concerns. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Accepting new clients! You’ve been carrying more than most people realize. Maybe you’ve been living with chronic pain, navigating a complicated medical diagnosis, or trying to show up for your family while your own body feels unpredictable. Maybe you’re a mother (new or seasoned) who feels exhausted, stretched thin, and unsure who’s taking care of you. Or maybe you’re supporting a child who’s struggling, and you’re tired of feeling like no one fully hears your concerns. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Nathalie Savell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CHHC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Nottingham, MD 21236
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.
Intuitive Growth Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, IEC
3 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Waitlist for new clients
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
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.
Women face unique emotional and physical transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and other health challenges, that can impact mood, identity, and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unlike yourself, support is available. I specialize in maternal mental health, offering therapy for women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and postpartum depression or anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional experiences of using or becoming a donor or gestational carrier. I also work with women managing life adjustments, relationship stress, and generalized anxiety.
Women face unique emotional and physical transitions such as infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustments, and other health challenges, that can impact mood, identity, and relationships. If you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unlike yourself, support is available. I specialize in maternal mental health, offering therapy for women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal and postpartum depression or anxiety, life transitions, and the emotional experiences of using or becoming a donor or gestational carrier. I also work with women managing life adjustments, relationship stress, and generalized anxiety.
Hello- I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland, am a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Board Approved Supervisor. Specialties include: Perinatal, Adoptions, Life Transitions, and Work/life balance. Susie has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Adoptions, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth. I help new moms adjust to parenting while managing various challenges and redefining self care.
Hello- I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) based in Maryland, am a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Board Approved Supervisor. Specialties include: Perinatal, Adoptions, Life Transitions, and Work/life balance. Susie has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health, Adoptions, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Post Traumatic Growth. I help new moms adjust to parenting while managing various challenges and redefining self care.
Brittany Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH, PMH-C, NCC, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Currently welcoming adults who are looking for short-term, goal-focused therapy; the kind of work that's practical, supportive, and designed to help you actually move forward (not just vent forever).
This is a great fit if you're feeling
- Stuck or Overwhelmed
- Navigating a specific life stressor
- In a transition season
- Needing tools, clarity, and direction
Typical structure: weekly sessions for 8-16 weeks, depending on your goals.
If you've been thinking "I should probably talk to someone" this is your sign!
Currently welcoming adults who are looking for short-term, goal-focused therapy; the kind of work that's practical, supportive, and designed to help you actually move forward (not just vent forever).
This is a great fit if you're feeling
- Stuck or Overwhelmed
- Navigating a specific life stressor
- In a transition season
- Needing tools, clarity, and direction
Typical structure: weekly sessions for 8-16 weeks, depending on your goals.
If you've been thinking "I should probably talk to someone" this is your sign!
Hi, I'm Jillian. I am a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and professor, with over 12 years of experience, specializing in trauma, addiction and perinatal mental health (including, but not limited to pregnancy and postpartum). I have experience with diverse populations, in various settings, such as group homes; detention centers; non-profits; mental health clinics and private practice. I have a passion for helping people understand their experiences, symptoms and their impacts. Self-awareness and support are essential to make changes for personal growth.
Hi, I'm Jillian. I am a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and professor, with over 12 years of experience, specializing in trauma, addiction and perinatal mental health (including, but not limited to pregnancy and postpartum). I have experience with diverse populations, in various settings, such as group homes; detention centers; non-profits; mental health clinics and private practice. I have a passion for helping people understand their experiences, symptoms and their impacts. Self-awareness and support are essential to make changes for personal growth.
Lashae Smith | Introspection Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with women ages 18–35 who are ready to invest in themselves and prioritize their mental health. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and community leaders—women who are often seen as “the strong one.” But beneath the surface, they may be silently carrying the weight of grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma. They may struggle with imposter syndrome, low self-worth, or the belief that they must always appear “put together.” If this sounds like you, please know—you’re not alone. I help women just like you!
I specialize in working with women ages 18–35 who are ready to invest in themselves and prioritize their mental health. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and community leaders—women who are often seen as “the strong one.” But beneath the surface, they may be silently carrying the weight of grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma. They may struggle with imposter syndrome, low self-worth, or the belief that they must always appear “put together.” If this sounds like you, please know—you’re not alone. I help women just like you!
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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.