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Julia Sanders
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
(443) 665-8385 View (443) 665-8385
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Alexia N. Smith
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
You deserve a therapist who will compassionately honor you for who you are now, and as you evolve into the person you desire to be. As your therapist, I honor the unique emotional, mental, spiritual and psychic strengths you bring as an individual to the therapeutic process. This creates a safe space for you to gain a more compassionate awareness of who you are today, the pain you'll be able to overcome, and the confidence to manifest the hopes you have for the future. By approaching therapy in this holistic way, you are able to reflect, grow and evolve, authentically and with grace and ease.
You deserve a therapist who will compassionately honor you for who you are now, and as you evolve into the person you desire to be. As your therapist, I honor the unique emotional, mental, spiritual and psychic strengths you bring as an individual to the therapeutic process. This creates a safe space for you to gain a more compassionate awareness of who you are today, the pain you'll be able to overcome, and the confidence to manifest the hopes you have for the future. By approaching therapy in this holistic way, you are able to reflect, grow and evolve, authentically and with grace and ease.
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MINDCare Consulting
MS, ABD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230
Hello & Welcome to MINDCare! MC is dedicated to promoting psychological health/healthcare for all. If interested in learning more about your brain, mind, emotions, behaviors, and how it all works then let's talk. Many have found solutions from education, meaningful dialogue and new skill development. Learn optimal parenting, improve your child's behavior, grieve in healthy ways, minimize/eliminate stress, become a non smoker, enjoy healthier relationships, improve overall quality of life or achieve any goal. Have the life you deserve! Let's Talk!
Hello & Welcome to MINDCare! MC is dedicated to promoting psychological health/healthcare for all. If interested in learning more about your brain, mind, emotions, behaviors, and how it all works then let's talk. Many have found solutions from education, meaningful dialogue and new skill development. Learn optimal parenting, improve your child's behavior, grieve in healthy ways, minimize/eliminate stress, become a non smoker, enjoy healthier relationships, improve overall quality of life or achieve any goal. Have the life you deserve! Let's Talk!
(410) 469-6085 View (410) 469-6085
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Allison Tate-Booker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LCPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
I am a licensed counselor with over 15 years’ experience, with additional specialized training in Telebehavioral Health or "on-line therapy." Through empathy and dedication to individualized care, I strive to put clients at ease. Clients describe me as "approachable, insightful, non-judgmental and caring." Through a solution-focused approach it is my goal to help you learn new practices to change old habits and hurts, to help you THRIVE!
I am a licensed counselor with over 15 years’ experience, with additional specialized training in Telebehavioral Health or "on-line therapy." Through empathy and dedication to individualized care, I strive to put clients at ease. Clients describe me as "approachable, insightful, non-judgmental and caring." Through a solution-focused approach it is my goal to help you learn new practices to change old habits and hurts, to help you THRIVE!
(443) 292-9311 View (443) 292-9311
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Raymond Green Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
Hello. My name is Raymond Green. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist/professional counselor for over 25 years. The clinical approach I use in treating clients is eclectic. Individual, family and couples therapy are services provided in my private practice setting.
Hello. My name is Raymond Green. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist/professional counselor for over 25 years. The clinical approach I use in treating clients is eclectic. Individual, family and couples therapy are services provided in my private practice setting.
(410) 983-6468 View (410) 983-6468
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Rachael Spenadel
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230  (Online Only)
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
(240) 453-4029 View (240) 453-4029
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Bradford Drewniak
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Not accepting new clients
I draw from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MB-CT), gestalt, solution-focused, reality therapy, and client-centered approaches.
Psychology Today does not use a secure form of communication. Please reach out directly at www.centerforactualizedcounseling.com. Have you fallen off track, not quite feeling yourself? Do you feel burnt out...crispy even? The tools that you’ve turned to in the past to get through it aren’t working, but certainly not for a lack of trying? Sometimes life circumstances, a stressful job, a new environment, or even just a big shift in our lives leaves us feeling stuck. I can work with you so that we can better understand the WHY but also work with you to figure out the HOW we get you back on track. Let's get started.
I draw from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MB-CT), gestalt, solution-focused, reality therapy, and client-centered approaches.
Psychology Today does not use a secure form of communication. Please reach out directly at www.centerforactualizedcounseling.com. Have you fallen off track, not quite feeling yourself? Do you feel burnt out...crispy even? The tools that you’ve turned to in the past to get through it aren’t working, but certainly not for a lack of trying? Sometimes life circumstances, a stressful job, a new environment, or even just a big shift in our lives leaves us feeling stuck. I can work with you so that we can better understand the WHY but also work with you to figure out the HOW we get you back on track. Let's get started.
(443) 272-4601 View (443) 272-4601
Reality Therapy

Is reality therapy evidence-based?

Reality therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapies. However, some research does indicate that reality therapy might be helpful for people with addiction, and may be effective in treating social anxiety in young people.

How long does reality therapy last?

Reality therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Reality therapy is more 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 two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of reality therapy long after treatment has ended.

Does reality therapy work?

Reality therapy can help a person manage concerns such as eating disorders, addiction, substance use, anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties. This type of therapy encourages a person to be accountable for their behaviors. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure. Reality therapy can be useful in one-on-one therapy or in group sessions. This method may be used with children, families, and adults.

What are the limitations of reality therapy?

This therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the therapist focuses on choices made by the individual in the present day. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over others. This format may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every client.