Therapists in Annapolis, MD
Ruth Milsten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm LGBTQIA+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.
Hi there! Thank you for stopping by my site. I’m at: www.young adultcounselingandretreats.com. I offer counseling and retreats for young adults, ages 18-30, coping with life transitions, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration and mind/body/spirit connection. I’m committed to affirming identities for all folks and honor each client as a unique individual, who is the expert of their own journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. I'm LGBTQIA+, Kink, CNM and Polyamory aware and allied. I also offer Imago couples therapy to adults of any age.
Sierra Coleman - The Haven Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
We also help couples navigating open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.
My name is Sierra Coleman, and helping people is my calling. I feel lucky to be able to call myself a therapist as it’s my passion. I believe that each client has their own unique set of challenges and responds in their own way to different interventions, therefore my orientation is deeply person centered with an emphasis on experiential therapy. I believe that problems are interwoven parts of the whole person (mind, body, environment, and the interpersonal) and see counseling as a collaborative process to empower my clients.
We also help couples navigating open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.
My name is Sierra Coleman, and helping people is my calling. I feel lucky to be able to call myself a therapist as it’s my passion. I believe that each client has their own unique set of challenges and responds in their own way to different interventions, therefore my orientation is deeply person centered with an emphasis on experiential therapy. I believe that problems are interwoven parts of the whole person (mind, body, environment, and the interpersonal) and see counseling as a collaborative process to empower my clients.
Cocco Mental Health and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Megan Cocco, LCSW-C, has 9 years of private practice experience treating adolescents and adults with a variety of circumstances including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues and trauma. Megan has experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and provides a safe and comfortable therapy environment. Megan attended the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated with her Master's of Social Work (MSW) in 2013. Megan is also a Board approved supervisor.
Megan Cocco, LCSW-C, has 9 years of private practice experience treating adolescents and adults with a variety of circumstances including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues and trauma. Megan has experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and provides a safe and comfortable therapy environment. Megan attended the University of Maryland School of Social Work in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated with her Master's of Social Work (MSW) in 2013. Megan is also a Board approved supervisor.
Jeff Percacciante
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
We all carry stories in our heads that inhibit us from being our best selves. My intention, through creative, therapeutic collaboration, is to gently challenge those stories and clear away the obstacles to happiness. My clients face a variety of issues, ranging from depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders to problematic attachment patterns, unresolved trauma and fractured body image. The common thread between these obstacles is the bedrock of my practice: taking a mindful look at all parts of our being, past, present and future, quieting shame, and empowering you to see a brighter future for yourself.
We all carry stories in our heads that inhibit us from being our best selves. My intention, through creative, therapeutic collaboration, is to gently challenge those stories and clear away the obstacles to happiness. My clients face a variety of issues, ranging from depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders to problematic attachment patterns, unresolved trauma and fractured body image. The common thread between these obstacles is the bedrock of my practice: taking a mindful look at all parts of our being, past, present and future, quieting shame, and empowering you to see a brighter future for yourself.
Arin Jayes
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CBIS, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
Bridgitte Renae Hammaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21409 (Online Only)
My practice is built on teaching and supporting people who want to; reduce and manage their stress-worry-anxiety, improve their mood to move toward their authentically happier selves, improve their relationships with family-friends-co-workers, are going through life transitions and want to use it to be better aligned with where they want to be in their life, manage the flood of events in the world that are impacting their thoughts and feelings, people who are hard workers and care for others but then find it difficult to have time left over for their own self-care on a regular basis.
My practice is built on teaching and supporting people who want to; reduce and manage their stress-worry-anxiety, improve their mood to move toward their authentically happier selves, improve their relationships with family-friends-co-workers, are going through life transitions and want to use it to be better aligned with where they want to be in their life, manage the flood of events in the world that are impacting their thoughts and feelings, people who are hard workers and care for others but then find it difficult to have time left over for their own self-care on a regular basis.
Lory A. Cosner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21403 (Online Only)
I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.
I know that a lot of these profiles look the same, so I’ll skip the things that everyone says. Here’s the truth: I can’t help you on my own. Therapy takes teamwork. I will listen to you, I will validate you, and I will give you tools. The choice is yours of whether you pick them up and use them. I have been providing therapy in a variety of settings for over the past 15 years- community mental health, residential facilities, military clinics, and via telehealth. I have seen a broad range of issues- anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, life changes, postpartum struggles, family violence, struggles with identity, and many more.
Kendra Jackson-Ralph - Love Sex And Intimacy
Counselor, LPC, CST, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?
Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?
DeLicia Boyd
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you feeling sad, anxious, out of control and that you don't know which way to go? By building relationships, I work with clients to create and effectively implement counseling goals which empower them to confront their challenges. I help clients to explore past and present struggles in a safe place without judgement or bias. Within the counseling setting, I provide an authentic experience that challenges clients to push past the feeling of being "stuck" and learn to let go of things you cannot change.
Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you feeling sad, anxious, out of control and that you don't know which way to go? By building relationships, I work with clients to create and effectively implement counseling goals which empower them to confront their challenges. I help clients to explore past and present struggles in a safe place without judgement or bias. Within the counseling setting, I provide an authentic experience that challenges clients to push past the feeling of being "stuck" and learn to let go of things you cannot change.
Emery Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21409 (Online Only)
Dedicated and committed, I am a qualified and experienced therapist, helping individuals make positive changes in their lives. My main focus is on supporting clients struggling with depression and anxiety, and those who may be experiencing panic attacks or post-traumatic stress disorder. I also work with individuals who are dealing with unresolved issues from past traumas or challenging family relationships, as well as those coping with the loss of a loved one.
Dedicated and committed, I am a qualified and experienced therapist, helping individuals make positive changes in their lives. My main focus is on supporting clients struggling with depression and anxiety, and those who may be experiencing panic attacks or post-traumatic stress disorder. I also work with individuals who are dealing with unresolved issues from past traumas or challenging family relationships, as well as those coping with the loss of a loved one.
Ann D Taliaferro
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Waitlist for new clients
“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.
“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the muscle.” This proverb from the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea is the foundation of how we bring what we learn into a lived experience and create lasting change. We can read books, watch videos, and make resolutions but until we truly move forward in a different way, we run the risk of getting stuck in old patterns. My goal is to help uncover the root causes that lead to the use of substances or behaviors that become detrimental to the spirit and values in the individual. Reclaiming these values and rebuilding self-esteem is possible and begins with a decision to seek help.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
If you or your teen are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, and low motivation, I can help. You deserve to take the time to stop and process how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and what change you would like to see. In doing so you will create a deep and meaningful relationship with yourself and others. My therapeutic process helps you explore your inner workings to see what impact your thoughts have on your mood, behavior, and self-worth
If you or your teen are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship stressors, and low motivation, I can help. You deserve to take the time to stop and process how you are feeling, what you are thinking, and what change you would like to see. In doing so you will create a deep and meaningful relationship with yourself and others. My therapeutic process helps you explore your inner workings to see what impact your thoughts have on your mood, behavior, and self-worth
Megan Yount
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Life after experiencing trauma can be met with dysregulation and an inability to cope, function, or see a future beyond the traumatic experience. This often can leave one feeling isolated, lost, and misunderstood. I have extensive training in Trauma processing and work with adolescents, adults, and couples to identify skills to cope with and process their traumatic experiences. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or trauma throughout your life, we will work together to develop a plan that will relieve your trauma symptoms and provide you with a future that is free from your trauma.
Life after experiencing trauma can be met with dysregulation and an inability to cope, function, or see a future beyond the traumatic experience. This often can leave one feeling isolated, lost, and misunderstood. I have extensive training in Trauma processing and work with adolescents, adults, and couples to identify skills to cope with and process their traumatic experiences. Whether you have experienced a single traumatic event or trauma throughout your life, we will work together to develop a plan that will relieve your trauma symptoms and provide you with a future that is free from your trauma.
TJ Matton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Do you react to experiences in a way that doesn’t make sense? You feel a lot, or nothing at all? Mostly, you want to feel differently. I use creativity and curiosity to help you shift into a state of healing and change. My hope is to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resiliency, and engage your innate capacity to heal and thrive. I work well with individuals who are open to including art, movement, brainspotting, and other expressive modalities.
Do you react to experiences in a way that doesn’t make sense? You feel a lot, or nothing at all? Mostly, you want to feel differently. I use creativity and curiosity to help you shift into a state of healing and change. My hope is to help you make sense of your experiences, strengthen your resiliency, and engage your innate capacity to heal and thrive. I work well with individuals who are open to including art, movement, brainspotting, and other expressive modalities.
Maryland Mediation (dot) Services
MSW, CAC-AD-, CTS, CCMC, Mediato
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
Susan Saunders, MSW,Mediator/ Parenting Corridinator, envisions her ideal client as someone struggling with divorce, child custody and visitation with complex emotional turmoil, perhaps stemming from interpersonal conflicts, traumatic experiences, or challenging life transitions. These individuals seek resolution, understanding, in the process of divorce their issues may include unresolved trauma, communication breakdowns, or navigating difficult relationships. Their needs revolve around finding a safe space to express themselves, gain perspective, and work towards solutions that honor their well-being and dignity.
Susan Saunders, MSW,Mediator/ Parenting Corridinator, envisions her ideal client as someone struggling with divorce, child custody and visitation with complex emotional turmoil, perhaps stemming from interpersonal conflicts, traumatic experiences, or challenging life transitions. These individuals seek resolution, understanding, in the process of divorce their issues may include unresolved trauma, communication breakdowns, or navigating difficult relationships. Their needs revolve around finding a safe space to express themselves, gain perspective, and work towards solutions that honor their well-being and dignity.
Sally A Mays
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I treat teenagers, college students, and adults with issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to adjusting to life changes (such as relationship challenges, new parenthood, aging, and chronic medical conditions). I balance evidence-based practices with building a comfortable relationship to allow patients to share concerns freely. After getting to know my patients and their circumstances, I work with them to identify where they may challenge their beliefs and try new strategies. Depending on your concerns, you might work with me on exposure therapy, social and communication skills, mindfulness, and emotion regulation.
I treat teenagers, college students, and adults with issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to adjusting to life changes (such as relationship challenges, new parenthood, aging, and chronic medical conditions). I balance evidence-based practices with building a comfortable relationship to allow patients to share concerns freely. After getting to know my patients and their circumstances, I work with them to identify where they may challenge their beliefs and try new strategies. Depending on your concerns, you might work with me on exposure therapy, social and communication skills, mindfulness, and emotion regulation.
Nora Padison
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I provide neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults in the state of Maryland as well as individual therapy. Some folks may come to me through self-identification and are simply looking to affirm what they already know about themselves, while others may be exploring neurodivergence for the first time. I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your self-discovery journey. My process is based on the client’s needs, but a typical evaluation includes gathering of social and developmental history, completion of self-report questionnaires, and the use of several diagnostic tools.
I provide neurodiversity-affirming Autism and ADHD evaluations for adults in the state of Maryland as well as individual therapy. Some folks may come to me through self-identification and are simply looking to affirm what they already know about themselves, while others may be exploring neurodivergence for the first time. I am ready to meet you wherever you are in your self-discovery journey. My process is based on the client’s needs, but a typical evaluation includes gathering of social and developmental history, completion of self-report questionnaires, and the use of several diagnostic tools.
Nashota L. Jackson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life. I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!
You're seeking someone to meet you where you are and help guide you on the path you wish to travel. You're looking for someone to sit in openness, without judgement, and assist you in achieving a more functional and fulfilling life. I am honored to serve as your professional connector of dots. Together, we can piece together your bigger picture, greater purpose, and ideal level of functioning. I look forward to collaborating with you!
Tim L Mewmaw
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Exhausted, sad, angry or overwhelmed? When in the throes of negative feelings, it’s often easy to forget that they serve as signposts for boundary violations or unmet needs. Just as hunger, cold and other uncomfortable sensations shift to a sense of comfort or satisfaction when the need is met, emotional distress likewise transitions to a sense of fullness, wholeness or connectedness whenever the needs which underlie it are met.
Exhausted, sad, angry or overwhelmed? When in the throes of negative feelings, it’s often easy to forget that they serve as signposts for boundary violations or unmet needs. Just as hunger, cold and other uncomfortable sensations shift to a sense of comfort or satisfaction when the need is met, emotional distress likewise transitions to a sense of fullness, wholeness or connectedness whenever the needs which underlie it are met.
Precious Wells - Precious Thoughts And Minds Therapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who know that life can be hard but they can make it through with some help. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, grief, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open, safe and judgment free environment where my clients thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear. I strive to establish a positive rapport with my clients that creat an atmosphere of growth, understanding and change. I encourage my clients to embrace their authentic selves and build the strength within themselves that is necessary to promote positive change l.
I enjoy working with clients who know that life can be hard but they can make it through with some help. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, grief, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open, safe and judgment free environment where my clients thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear. I strive to establish a positive rapport with my clients that creat an atmosphere of growth, understanding and change. I encourage my clients to embrace their authentic selves and build the strength within themselves that is necessary to promote positive change l.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.