Preteen Therapists in Fulton, MD

I work with individuals, children and families dealing with emotional pain, school or work related problems, developmental challenges, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, grief and loss. In my work I strive to create a safe, understanding, and non-judging space to help people faced with difficult life challenges empower themselves.

Youth experience a variety of transitions, challenges, and pressures. Coping with such difficulties while going to school and managing relationships is hard. Kids may show symptoms of anxiety, mood changes, behavior problems, struggles with friends, or trouble in school as a result. I want to help youth and their families get back on track. My primary approach is CBT, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behavior all work together and affect our mental health. Although I use treatments backed by research, I believe my relationship with my clients is the foundation of our work together.

Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.

Are you looking for a place to talk about things without fear of being judged or misunderstood? I support and guide clients, especially couples, young adults, and those with faith-related matters. My passion is helping those with life’s challenges, anxieties, and stressors. It can be difficult sometimes, but it doesn’t mean you must go through them alone.

Whether in session or at speaking engagements, I focus on solutions & growth. I'll help you, your child, or students overcome seemingly overnight changes in self-esteem, mood, behavior, or school. My therapeutic style is coach-like: this works best for people who are motivated to change. I love to see kids & teens learn new, positive behaviors that will set them up for future success. I get excited when I see women improve their self-esteem & ditch that job or boyfriend that doesn't respect them. I'm the right therapist for you if you want to overcome anxiety or depressive symptoms or if you're just tired of feeling stuck/helpless.

Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults. I facilitate change by providing a safe, non-threatening environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding. This caring environment helps children and adults build the stepping stones needed to live a happier and healthier life through learning self-awareness and the development of effective coping skills. I use a variety of tools in my practice, including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, which help reduce anxiety and depression particularly for those individuals who have experienced trauma.

Do you need an out-of-the-box therapist? Are you feeling sad or feel that you have little to no energy or oomph? Or maybe you just feel differently than normal and can't quite explain what's going on? Is life just flat out hard?! I get it, come talk to me! I am not your conventional therapist, and I am invested in you making it through this period of your life. I have a knack for empathizing and assisting real people find real solutions within themselves.

If you have found your way here to my Relationship Repair Shop, there is a good chance that you are all too familiar with life stress and relationship problems! I have worked as a therapist building my own company in the Baltimore Washington region since 1999 - All while overcoming my own personal suffering. As I say in my motivational speech, I get to witness people's transformation from crisis to triumph! You may be confused or filling up the wastebasket with tissues, but with a little Relationship Repair let's convert this drama into a victory lap! Ready... Set... Go!