Psychodynamic Therapists in Urbana, MD
I utilize integrative and empirically based models (interpersonal/emotionally-focused/ psychodynamic) to help you make more conscious decisions about your life and relationships.
I’m a licensed psychologist offering therapy to adults and couples. You may be feeling overwhelmed with stress, grief or unhappy with your relationships. I believe that our early relationship/s profoundly impact our view of self and expectations of others. Life is also full of stress (job, marital/divorce, parenting, illness, trauma, loss, infertility, hormonal changes) that can impact our feelings of satisfaction and joy. I am warm, supportive and will work with you to identify your goals for treatment. I am passionate about my work and feel privileged to witness the growth and recovery that therapy provides.
I utilize integrative and empirically based models (interpersonal/emotionally-focused/ psychodynamic) to help you make more conscious decisions about your life and relationships.
I’m a licensed psychologist offering therapy to adults and couples. You may be feeling overwhelmed with stress, grief or unhappy with your relationships. I believe that our early relationship/s profoundly impact our view of self and expectations of others. Life is also full of stress (job, marital/divorce, parenting, illness, trauma, loss, infertility, hormonal changes) that can impact our feelings of satisfaction and joy. I am warm, supportive and will work with you to identify your goals for treatment. I am passionate about my work and feel privileged to witness the growth and recovery that therapy provides.
I practice an integrated and holistic approach to therapy utilizing aspects of person centered therapy, integrated family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, & psychodynamic approaches.
Are you a couple craving a deeper connection and better communication? An adult struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions? Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or ‘stuck’, I am here to help you embark on a journey of awareness, acceptance, and growth. My focus is on creating a warm and inviting space for you (or you and your partner) to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences associated with your unique story. We will work together to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at achieving the goals YOU want to achieve. Life is hard, therapy helps!
I practice an integrated and holistic approach to therapy utilizing aspects of person centered therapy, integrated family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, & psychodynamic approaches.
Are you a couple craving a deeper connection and better communication? An adult struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions? Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or ‘stuck’, I am here to help you embark on a journey of awareness, acceptance, and growth. My focus is on creating a warm and inviting space for you (or you and your partner) to explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences associated with your unique story. We will work together to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at achieving the goals YOU want to achieve. Life is hard, therapy helps!
Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.
Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.
Is life nudging you to change? Sometimes an unexpected loss, trauma, health issue, or job or relationship change upends your life and leaves you wondering, "what's next?" Or maybe you are ready to grow out of unhealthy emotional or behavioral habits that are keeping you from your true potential. Dealing with change can be scary, disorienting, emotionally and physically draining. Who do you turn to? Have you tried to move forward on your own, but got stuck in the same old patterns? I have the skills to compassionately assist you to awaken and live your best life.
Is life nudging you to change? Sometimes an unexpected loss, trauma, health issue, or job or relationship change upends your life and leaves you wondering, "what's next?" Or maybe you are ready to grow out of unhealthy emotional or behavioral habits that are keeping you from your true potential. Dealing with change can be scary, disorienting, emotionally and physically draining. Who do you turn to? Have you tried to move forward on your own, but got stuck in the same old patterns? I have the skills to compassionately assist you to awaken and live your best life.
My approach is integrative, drawing predominately on psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches and some CBT and mindfulness techniques.
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
My approach is integrative, drawing predominately on psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches and some CBT and mindfulness techniques.
The goal of my practice is to provide quality mental health services in a caring and compassionate environment. I work with teens, adults, and families with a broad range of clinical issues, including anxiety and depression, overwhelming stress, low self esteem, relationship problems, trauma, grief and difficult life transitions.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage. Whether you are navigating a recent stressor, long-standing patterns, or simply want to feel more grounded and fulfilled, I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you do not have to do it alone. I work with clients who want to strengthen their coping skills, better understand their emotions, and build a life that feels more aligned and meaningful. My style is warm, present, and thoughtful, with a strong foundation in mindfulness and self-compassion. Together, we focus on building resilience, increasing emotional flexibility, and finding clarity, even in the midst of complex experiences.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage. Whether you are navigating a recent stressor, long-standing patterns, or simply want to feel more grounded and fulfilled, I offer a supportive, collaborative space where you do not have to do it alone. I work with clients who want to strengthen their coping skills, better understand their emotions, and build a life that feels more aligned and meaningful. My style is warm, present, and thoughtful, with a strong foundation in mindfulness and self-compassion. Together, we focus on building resilience, increasing emotional flexibility, and finding clarity, even in the midst of complex experiences.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.
I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and EMDR-informed approaches, along with grounding and nervous system regulation techniques.
Healing and self-growth can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent so long carrying trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling unseen by others. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, family conflict, self-esteem concerns, cultural identity, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting women and individuals who have felt misunderstood, marginalized, or disconnected from their sense of self.
I integrate CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and EMDR-informed approaches, along with grounding and nervous system regulation techniques.
Healing and self-growth can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve spent so long carrying trauma, anxiety, relationship struggles, or feeling unseen by others. I work with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, family conflict, self-esteem concerns, cultural identity, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting women and individuals who have felt misunderstood, marginalized, or disconnected from their sense of self.
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy which is very insight oriented.
Current daytime appointments available Wednesday (1 PM) and Friday (2 PM) as of 12/30/2025 — Are you at the point where something needs to change. Are you dreading work everyday? Getting into arguments with your partner about the smallest things? So frustrated with the kids that you’re sitting in the car longer and longer every day when you come home from work? If you’re still reading I’m going to ask you to pause for a moment and breathe in as you count to four … hold your breath as you count to seven … now exhale as you count to eight.
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy which is very insight oriented.
Current daytime appointments available Wednesday (1 PM) and Friday (2 PM) as of 12/30/2025 — Are you at the point where something needs to change. Are you dreading work everyday? Getting into arguments with your partner about the smallest things? So frustrated with the kids that you’re sitting in the car longer and longer every day when you come home from work? If you’re still reading I’m going to ask you to pause for a moment and breathe in as you count to four … hold your breath as you count to seven … now exhale as you count to eight.
Are you trying to find a therapist that can understand your culture, your upbringing, the spiritual and intergenerational issues and possibly speaks the same language? Are you searching for someone who understands what its like coming from similar cultural and familial background and can help you make sense of the issues that are happening to and around you? Do you want to find a place where it is comfortable to be yourself, not have to keep explaining what you mean and to feel safe to express without judgement? Are you ready to figure out what is really underneath your symptoms and find someone that will hold your hand through it?
Are you trying to find a therapist that can understand your culture, your upbringing, the spiritual and intergenerational issues and possibly speaks the same language? Are you searching for someone who understands what its like coming from similar cultural and familial background and can help you make sense of the issues that are happening to and around you? Do you want to find a place where it is comfortable to be yourself, not have to keep explaining what you mean and to feel safe to express without judgement? Are you ready to figure out what is really underneath your symptoms and find someone that will hold your hand through it?
A question I regularly get is, "What is Therapy?" "What does it do?" If you ask 100 therapists, you may get as many different answers. My take on therapy is that it is a space where you can lay out your problems and difficulties in a way that they begin to feel more manageable, then develop insights and new perspectives on how to address these problems. Essentially, it provides a new way to look at your challenges and the knowledge and insight to overcome them.
A question I regularly get is, "What is Therapy?" "What does it do?" If you ask 100 therapists, you may get as many different answers. My take on therapy is that it is a space where you can lay out your problems and difficulties in a way that they begin to feel more manageable, then develop insights and new perspectives on how to address these problems. Essentially, it provides a new way to look at your challenges and the knowledge and insight to overcome them.
Navigating the various emotional and social challenges of life can be frustrating and lonely. You may appear fine to the outside world, but underneath feel sensitive to home/school/work environments. Some people find they are using a lot of mental energy fighting off the insensitive words/actions of others, unspoken societal pressures, or general worries. Over time, this can wear down your self-worth and impact your relationships. It can make all the difference when you find a space where you feel understood and are free to express your genuine emotions.
Navigating the various emotional and social challenges of life can be frustrating and lonely. You may appear fine to the outside world, but underneath feel sensitive to home/school/work environments. Some people find they are using a lot of mental energy fighting off the insensitive words/actions of others, unspoken societal pressures, or general worries. Over time, this can wear down your self-worth and impact your relationships. It can make all the difference when you find a space where you feel understood and are free to express your genuine emotions.
Do You Need Help Making Peace With Your Past and Letting Go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside, yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? I specialize in helping people recover/discover a calm, secure experience of life. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional or physical pain; whether you've had trauma in your past, or experienced a recent loss, break-up, illness or accident - I will help you understand what is happening, resolve disturbing feelings, and apply new skills and solutions.
Do You Need Help Making Peace With Your Past and Letting Go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside, yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? I specialize in helping people recover/discover a calm, secure experience of life. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional or physical pain; whether you've had trauma in your past, or experienced a recent loss, break-up, illness or accident - I will help you understand what is happening, resolve disturbing feelings, and apply new skills and solutions.
I use a combination of different therapy techniques, drawing on person-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy, and strengths based therapy.
Welcome! As a therapist, I am here to provide a warm, relaxed and compassionate space to explore your strengths and challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD and pregnancy/postpartum issues. As an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, I have extensive experience working with teens and adults with ADHD and executive function difficulties. When treating ADHD, you NEED a therapist who wholeheartedly understands it and whose strategies are flexible to meet your specific needs. I value my authentic approach to connecting with others which leads to my clients feeling heard, understood, accepted and supported.
I use a combination of different therapy techniques, drawing on person-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapy, and strengths based therapy.
Welcome! As a therapist, I am here to provide a warm, relaxed and compassionate space to explore your strengths and challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD and pregnancy/postpartum issues. As an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, I have extensive experience working with teens and adults with ADHD and executive function difficulties. When treating ADHD, you NEED a therapist who wholeheartedly understands it and whose strategies are flexible to meet your specific needs. I value my authentic approach to connecting with others which leads to my clients feeling heard, understood, accepted and supported.
Holistic Hope and Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LCADC, CIMHP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that working with the whole person - body, mind, spirit- is essential for finding stability and peace. The ideal client for my practice is someone wanting a more natural, holistic and functional medicine approach to mental health. Improving brain health is foundational to processing the past, learning and accessing coping skills. In our work together we will discuss the role of metabolic health and underlying conditions to mental health symptoms, and will rely on cognitive, behavioral, somatic and relational therapies to facilitate mental health support and healing.
I believe that working with the whole person - body, mind, spirit- is essential for finding stability and peace. The ideal client for my practice is someone wanting a more natural, holistic and functional medicine approach to mental health. Improving brain health is foundational to processing the past, learning and accessing coping skills. In our work together we will discuss the role of metabolic health and underlying conditions to mental health symptoms, and will rely on cognitive, behavioral, somatic and relational therapies to facilitate mental health support and healing.
As Board Certified Professional Christian Counselors (BCPCC), we offer care that is distinctively Christian & clinically excellent. We have been extensively evaluated by the AACC & NACC in areas of personal integrity, Biblical principles, personal spiritual journey & walk with Jesus Christ, beliefs about the Bible, & clinical skills. We believe in bringing problems in to the light & applying biblical truth. We are encouragers: lending hope to the hopeless, prescribing interventions, teaching healthy coping skills, & challenging old ways of thinking. We believe therapy is the method, but that ONLY Jesus is the healer.
As Board Certified Professional Christian Counselors (BCPCC), we offer care that is distinctively Christian & clinically excellent. We have been extensively evaluated by the AACC & NACC in areas of personal integrity, Biblical principles, personal spiritual journey & walk with Jesus Christ, beliefs about the Bible, & clinical skills. We believe in bringing problems in to the light & applying biblical truth. We are encouragers: lending hope to the hopeless, prescribing interventions, teaching healthy coping skills, & challenging old ways of thinking. We believe therapy is the method, but that ONLY Jesus is the healer.
I have extensive training in EMDR, Ego State and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you feel stuck suffering with anxiety and depression ?Are you dealing with a relationship, work/college issue, or going through a life change such as a divorce, recent move, or loss? Are negative feelings stopping you from living the life you want to live? If so, you are not alone in this. It is possible to change your life. I will help you to heal yourself and learn the skills to change. Change is possible and there is always Hope.
I have extensive training in EMDR, Ego State and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you feel stuck suffering with anxiety and depression ?Are you dealing with a relationship, work/college issue, or going through a life change such as a divorce, recent move, or loss? Are negative feelings stopping you from living the life you want to live? If so, you are not alone in this. It is possible to change your life. I will help you to heal yourself and learn the skills to change. Change is possible and there is always Hope.
I have over twenty-five years of experience specializing in the mental health treatment of adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, divorce and self-esteem issues. I have worked in numerous settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools and rehab programs.
I have over twenty-five years of experience specializing in the mental health treatment of adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, divorce and self-esteem issues. I have worked in numerous settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools and rehab programs.
You're likely here because something in your life has stopped working the way it used to — a compulsion you can't argue yourself out of, a fear that's shrunk your world, an urge to pull or pick at your own skin or hair, a body that won't cooperate no matter what you try, or a relationship pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to do it differently. You've probably already tried to think your way out of it. That rarely works, because these patterns didn't start as choices — they started as solutions that got stuck running long after they stopped helping.
You're likely here because something in your life has stopped working the way it used to — a compulsion you can't argue yourself out of, a fear that's shrunk your world, an urge to pull or pick at your own skin or hair, a body that won't cooperate no matter what you try, or a relationship pattern that keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to do it differently. You've probably already tried to think your way out of it. That rarely works, because these patterns didn't start as choices — they started as solutions that got stuck running long after they stopped helping.
I use techniques from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Individual therapy is a way for people to explore their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental and healing therapeutic setting. You may aspire toward growth and development, may seek to learn ways to cope with ongoing stressors, or may be searching for ways to achieve mind-body connectedness. I consider myself to be eclectic in my approach to psychotherapy, and will often use components from different treatment modalities based on your needs. My goal is to help you feel a sense of empowerment over your psychological well-being.
I use techniques from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies.
Individual therapy is a way for people to explore their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental and healing therapeutic setting. You may aspire toward growth and development, may seek to learn ways to cope with ongoing stressors, or may be searching for ways to achieve mind-body connectedness. I consider myself to be eclectic in my approach to psychotherapy, and will often use components from different treatment modalities based on your needs. My goal is to help you feel a sense of empowerment over your psychological well-being.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.