Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Severna Park, MD

I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist whose approach is aimed at providing practical skills, utilizing strengths and helping clients gain insights. I individualize treatment interventions in collaborative effort to meet the needs of clients. I have experience in treating a variety of mental health and co-occurring disorders using evidenced based practices (mindfulness, CBT, MI) and I specialize in trauma , addictions, military and relationship issues.

At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with LGBTQ + issues, Trauma , all issues related to children, Couples, Family Conflict, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you?

I offer an integrative approach to the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma , relationship challenges and life transitions. If you "think about your feelings" a lot, but have trouble "feeling your feelings" ? Did you develop some not so helpful coping skills to keep yourself safe, but now they no longer serve you? - If so - we might be a great match! My approach is rooted in attachment and developmental theories, and that informs my work with individuals around their families of origin. I am under the supervision of Edward Lomash LCPC, and specialize in Trauma treatment, and LGBT affirming care.

Sometimes life is hard. You may feel stressed out trying to do it all, and your brain just keeps going and going. Perhaps it even keeps you up at night. You may be a parent with a career, spouse, and kids, and it's a struggle to find time for yourself with all that's going on in life. Being home more these last few years can bring new challenges to your relationships. If this sounds familiar, I can help. As a marriage and family therapist, I help women overcome trauma , deal with every day stress, and improve their relationships with others.

Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.

I view my work with clients as a collaborative effort. I hold space for reflection and exploration, provide psychoeducation and am able to help provide active coping strategies as people navigate grief, anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences. I have experience supporting medical professionals and first responders experiencing burn out, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and critical incidents. My style has been described as warm, direct, compassionate and relatable.

With more than a decade of experience in the field of social work and mental health services, my focus is an emphasis on the combination of individual and family therapy. By providing a framework for navigating complicated family dynamics, I offer a holistic approach to help my clients work together to resolve complex issues such as trauma , depression, grief and loss, difficult family transitions and much more.

Lately things have been really confusing. You're not spending as much time as you used to with friends and family. Maybe you are feeling lonely, or maybe you prefer being alone right now. Everything just feels like too much. You aren't sleeping well. You are afraid no one will understand what's going through your head. You used to enjoy life but recently something has changed and you're not sure how to get back to your old self. You want to move forward from here, but you don't know where to start.

Taking a step towards healing can be daunting! I aim to provide an authentic therapeutic space throughout the client’s journey. I am passionate about helping clients heal from past experiences, as well as current stressors and other obstacles. I support clients in discovering their true self to best validate their needs, goals, and values. I also encourage clients to engage in mindfulness exercises, yoga, journaling, and other practices to increase grounding, resilience, and enhance the client’s overall well-being.

Making the decision to prioritize yourself is a brave one! Enduring life's stressors is often not an easy task and many people feel they have to navigate this alone. Through my work, I aim to help clients on their path towards awareness, healing, and growth. From managing symptoms, increasing self confidence, navigating a change, learning to prioritize self care, or needing a listening ear, I am here to support you.

You're not sure when it happened, but you don't recognize the child sitting in front of you or the person looking back at you in the mirror. You want to feel happier, healthier, and more confident, but nothing seems to work. You feel stuck in the past, making it difficult to enjoy the present, causing the future to feel hopeless. You feel so overwhelmed that you can't stop worrying and focus on work or school. You wish you could find the right words that will let others know how you're feeling and the struggles you're facing. You just want to feel empowered to ask for help when you need it, hoping you don't have to do this alone.

It is important for an individual to be free from the fear that does not allow one to reach a place of understanding and self-acceptance. Whether it is struggling with a past trauma , loneliness, anxiety, anger, fear of not being accepted, feelings of being “too much” or “not enough”, I practice from a place of compassion and non-judgement. When a client expresses, they are ready for a change, I will “meet them where they are at” in the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with diverse populations, at any stage in life, including individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Well known for her belief in the Strengths Perspective Model to empower the lives of others, Ms. Jefferson also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, multisystemic treatment approaches, and is a trained practitioner in the newest trauma focused modality, Brainspotting. She has over 20 years of experience and a passion for addressing the needs of women who are victims of domestic violence and sex abuse, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic mental health issues. Ms. Jefferson also has specialized skills in depression, anger management, relationship issues, marital counseling, and loss and grief.

Virtual sessions only. How are you holding up through this pandemic that hit all of us? If you are struggling to adjust, on top of other life issues, please know you are not alone. Life certainly can be very challenging at times. I offer hope, support, personal and professional expertise to those in need, particularly during this time. By using faith (of your own understanding) psychology, experience & resources I help adults, parents & children overcome trauma , grief, addiction, estrangement, alienation & other life struggles. Please reach out for support. You are worth it!

*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR MANY INSURANCES AND SELF-PAY!* PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma , family conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.