Therapists in Walkersville, MD

I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to working with people. As your therapist, I will work with you to identify your goals for therapy and how we will work towards them. Our work together will blend coping strategies and skills to manage current distress, as well as explore past issues that are influencing present day difficulties.

My main areas of focus are marital difficulties, emotional dysregulation, parenting, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and social relationship difficulties.

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it"- Hellen Keller Life can be overwhelming and difficult for a multitude of reasons. When faced with these times, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. I am here to remind you that you don't have to go through life's challenges alone! I welcome the opportunity to join your journey towards healing and growth.

Does your child struggle with stress and anxiety? Is it difficult for him or her to make positive choices, manage emotions or perform in school? Teenagers and young adults face unique challenges in life, and it can be very overwhelming for them and you, the parent. I work with adolescents and young adults, ages 12-25, to help them understand stress and anxiety. We work together to overcome their obstacles and self-doubts; helping them focus on building positive thinking and behaviors to achieve their life goals.

You will leave your first session with something new to think about. You and I are about to share a process that places you firmly in charge of your own life. For both couples and individuals, I offer a direct, focused, solution oriented approach. I am a multi-culturally experienced, no-nonsense, yet caring therapist. I successfully treat many different life and mental health issues, have done so for over forty years, and specialize in relationship counseling. Please visit my website for further information. Please note: Insurance not accepted for couple's therapy sessions. Visit web-site for details.

Are you ready to move toward greater happiness and improve your overall well-being? If you are struggling with symptoms related to PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional issues, or relationship issues, please contact me. I start where my clients currently are and assist them with improving their mood, functioning, and well-being. Issues and events from the past may be affecting you today in ways that may not be obvious; we can work together to clear them out so you can function at your best.

I have 30+ years of experience working with individuals in psychotherapy. I provide a safe and collaborative environment in which we can develop a relationship that promotes healing of the self. Therapy is art as well as science, and I combine compassion and intuition with a solid theoretical base to provide treatment that encourages personal development. I believe our early experiences influence the way that we process our later experiences, and therapy can change how we understand our lives so that our responses can become more adaptive and healthy to live happier, more fulfilling lives.

Very often, our lives can begin to overwhelm what we are able to handle on our own. In these times it can be very easy to begin feeling lost, out of control, or simply out of ideas. I have made it my focus to be able to help people not only identify what is happening in these situations, but helping clients develop skills and personal strength which will help them be able to deal with these struggles in an ongoing fashion.

My areas of expertise include working with children and adolescents, particularly those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder,and general behavior difficulties. I received my PhD in both Clinical and School Psychology and worked for 2 years as a School Psychologist on the Eastern Shore before starting my private practice. My clinical training is in cognitive and behavior therapy. I help adolescents develop positive problem solving skills, which replace their current negative ways of coping. I also counsel adults with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, survivors of abuse, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

"Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist" -Eileen Miller. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for facilitating self-expression, self-discovery, and self-fulfillment by integrating one's physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. I incorporate a variety of modalities, such as Art Therapy (no prior art training necessary), Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, into sessions while honoring each client's individual strengths and needs. My experience working with those emotionally distressed and my training in trauma theory supports my belief in every person's innate capacity for healing

My goal as a therapist is to work to help you overcome hurts of the past, find peace in the present, and build a more promising future.  I hope to walk alongside you during the process of change, and provide a source of strength and focus. It is important to me that I provide a safe, accepting, and empowering environment for every individual seeking therapy in my office.  I strive to offer a holistic perspective which includes the mind, body, and spirit to help you connect with your life in a genuine manner.