Relationship Issues Therapists in Crofton, MD

I enjoy working with individuals and couples who have a desire to improve their quality of life through personal growth and behavior change. I utilize evidenced-based and best practices to address the underlying factors of an emotional problem, regardless of what emotions are most distressing to you - anxiety, anger, depression, shame, loss, distrust, guilt. I am here to assist you in your journey for improved health and well-being.

No matter what life has thrown your way or what you have experienced over time, you can recover. Healing occurs through a reparative therapeutic relationship, which helps you connect to the relationship first with yourself, family and friends, and the world surrounding you. I am enthusiastic about working with adults and couples. I offer an open, brave, and safe space to help support my clients in their healing to become the best version of themselves. I am gentle in my approach. However, I do confront matters to help you dig a little deeper to help you connect with the insight for your healing.

People just want to be happy. So I help my clients learn how to be healthy as individuals and how to have healthy relationships, too. It's been so rewarding for me to work with individuals and couples for the past 25 years. We explore how to be healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This wellness checklist can be applied to individual growth and healing, and to couples in marriage counseling, pre-marital, or relationship counseling as well. During this process, counseling addresses the symptoms, while therapy addresses the causes.

Are you depressed? Lonely? Anxious? Are you trapped in a bad relationship? Do others think you drink too much? I can help you take control of your life. You need a therapist who listens to you and understands your problems. I treat people with relationship problems, substance abuse and addictions, depression, anxiety and ADHD.

Hello and Welcome! Relationships are key to understanding who we are. From birth to the present, our past relationships affect our current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. At some point in life, most of us encounter personal roadblocks that create stress and unhappiness, overwhelm our coping mechanisms and undermine growth. Psychotherapy is a resource to help people heal, learn new skills, and develop greater self-awareness and strength. I offer clinical expertise to provide guidance, new perspectives, and to raise awareness of root issues that may be behind current problems. Together we will address these problems and underlying dynamics.

Signs of narcissism often go unseen. I help otherwise successful adults who unwittingly find themselves in a relationship with a narcissist. Most people exhaust all resources trying to "fix" the relationship before they realize they are dealing with a situation quite distinct from the typical challenges relationships face. Understanding this distinction is critical to navigating forward safely and effectively. If it feels like your partner is rarely satisfied, shifts blame to you and others, refuses to change, and takes no accountability, you may be in a relationship with a narcissist.

Are you concerned about your past impacting your present and future life/relationships? Are you longing for greater intimacy in your love relationship? If you desire lasting change in your life and relationships, I can help! I have helped couples and families develop skills that strengthen their connection and enhance their communication.

Are you currently grappling with grief? Are you facing challenges in your relationship? Are you in a period of transition and seeking guidance for your next step? Are you looking to navigate past hurt and trauma to grow and reach your full potential? Do you struggle with negative thoughts and need tools to persevere?

Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.  

I believe healing happens within the context of relationships-our relationship with God, ourselves, and others. As therapists we have the privilege of facilitating and bearing witness to change in people's lives impacted through the therapeutic relationship. I help people improve their relationships with themselves and others.

Every person is unique, therefore I believe treatment should be individually tailored to meet each person’s specific needs. What we think, how we feel and how we behave are all closely connected– and all of these factors influence our overall well-being. I help my clients develop positive coping strategies to improve emotion regulation. Oftentimes there are unresolved conflicts and symptoms that arise from our past dysfunctional relationships, that manifest themselves in our present lives in unhealthy ways. I help my clients to gain insight into these recurring patterns and unconscious underlying resistances.

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over a decade experiences providing varieties services to different populations regardless of race, gender or socioeconomic status.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor providing therapy for a variety of issues such as difficulty coping with life events, mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders, parenting skills, work/school related issues, and relationship difficulties. I see adolescents, adults and families.

Relationships can sometimes hit a rough patch as life has a habit of "getting in the way", adding stressors that even the strongest relationships find hard to navigate without professional support from time to time. Sometimes it can be challenging for a couple to be kind or thoughtful of each others needs or find the time to talk about current problems without escalating the issues. It is not uncommon for couples to experience problems listening to each other or enjoying each others company. I have helped hundreds of couples find their way back to the loving relationship they want and need!

There is no doubt that life has unexpected highs and lows. I believe that everyone should have someone walking alongside them as they seek and obtain clarity on how to navigate the nuances of life. As a therapist, I collaborate with and support individuals during their growth and healing journey. I understand that we are more than just the roles we inhabit, the relationships we maintain, and the titles we have achieved. For this reason, I employ a holistic approach as I acknowledge and uplift the multifaceted nature of the individuals I work with.

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!

Mirror Mental Health is here to help you navigate the bumps, detours, and overwhelming moments that come along in life's journey. It is our team's goal to help clients identify their strengths, realize their resiliency, and help them celebrate and honor their authenticity. We work with a wide range of clients from those struggling with depression/anxiety, trauma, psychosis, relationship/family issues, or just feeling lost. At Mirror Mental Health we do not treat a diagnosis, but see a person who is suffering and help that person.

I seek to empower each client's unique movement towards emotional and physical well-being, mindfulness, wholeness and spiritual awareness. Through encouragement, compassion and mutual respect this co-creative therapeutic process enhances each person's self-esteem, potential and growth. Together we will explore possibilities and new directions, thereby releasing stress, inner conflicts, dis-ease, self-defeating cognitions and dysfunctional relationships. Embracing change leads to feelings of joy, aliveness and at the same time peacefulness and calm.

As a therapist, I aim to provide direct and honest feedback while providing you with support and empathy to make changes. Working on trust and building a strong relationship is the foundation for getting the most out of counseling. Together we will work to define and address the issues to get on to better living.