Therapists in Crofton, MD

I believe that a respectful, supportive, collaborative, relationship, free from judgement is important for deeper healing. My approach is warm & creative. I use traditional psychotherapy and adjunctive therapies to work from the inside out - allowing one to resolve deep-rooted, underlying issues. I am skilled and Certified in Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR ,and Sex Therapy. Together, we work towards freeing you from the pain of anxiety, Depression, PTSD, sexual disorders and eating struggles. Self-understanding with resolution can allow choice. I welcome the opportunity to be part of your journey to a freer life.

Life should be about happiness! So often we are a product of our environment while being held captive by society's standards, taboos, and the expectations of those around us. It is amazing to learn how quickly we've adopted the beliefs and perspectives of those around us living by their rules and ideas of our life. When we actually take a moment in time to explore, evaluate, and change those - we can begin living our lives for ourselves. Those changes can make an incredible impact on changing your life for the better. It's never too late!

"There is the inside , there is the outside and then there is the bridge between the two." I work extensively with PTSD, addiction and trauma recovery. I have over 25 years of experience with EMDR. Panic attacks, addictions, nightmares and social phobia are also a large part of the work I do. I utilize emdr because talk therapy sometimes simply doesn't work.

My goal is to help individuals overcome emotional, mental & spiritual obstacles that prevent them from living life to the fullest and living up to your potentional without guilt. Combined with different modes of therapy to help you overcome addiction, trauma, grief and relationship issues.

Are you struggling to get back on your feet after a major life setback? Is trauma or abuse from your past affecting your day-to-day life, or do feel like you are coming up against the same obstacles over and over again that are keeping you from living your life fully? Together we can work to help you make meaningful, long-term changes in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.

It's painful to be depressed and anxious. You've tried everything and can't seem to shake it. That's when you know it's time to get professional help.

Loving well and living fully - learning to live with changes in our lives with grace, wisdom and compassion - is what most of us wish for. And yet, the struggles of everyday life leave many of us feeling fearful, worried or sad and sometimes disconnected or alone. One valuable way to discover how to draw on your natural resilience to meet the challenges of life is to participate in psychotherapy. Therapy is an active partnership - where both people are listening and exploring, investigating and discovering those parts of your life that are causing suffering and difficulties - and then finding the ways to heal those places.

Valyra has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) for over 17 years and provides psychotherapy to Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups. Valyra feels to totally heal, one needs to treat the mind, body and soul, therefore looks at all levels of the client and is very eclectic. She uses the different trainings and techniques mentioned, which are then tailored to the clients' specific needs, in order for them to heal completely. Valyra is also a board approved supervisor therefore can provide you supervision for your hours. If Valyra does not take your insurance please call her and discuss her very reasonable rates.

Are you experiencing anxiety or difficulty adjusting to a recent change in your life or relationship problems? Perhaps I can help you clarify and work through some of your concerns. I believe the relationship between patient and counselor is a crucial element in the process of making changes in therapy. Addressing issues of substance abuse, relationship problems, anxiety or depression can seem overwhelming and frightening. Taking this first step and exploring counseling indicates courage and a desire to change. I can help you navigate through this difficult time.

I am accepting new clients (March '24). I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD; adults who experience excess anxiety, worry, or distress; and adult men who may experience common Men's Issues. I help people who feel like their lives are overwhelming or out of control and they are ready to do something to produce change. Together, through active collaboration, we can identify the specific things you would like to change in your life and create achievable goals based on what you can realistically control. This includes practicing new skills to handle stress in your life. I maintain a secular perspective.

Are you juggling multiple responsibilities every day, trying to balance your work and family life? Are you the backbone of your household, the driving force behind your career, and the glue that holds everything together, but forget to prioritize yourself? It's time to make yourself a priority. We specialize in helping women just like you to find balance, regain control of their lives, and prioritize their own well-being. We understand that finding the time and energy for self-care can be a challenge, but it is crucial for your mental health and overall happiness.

My professional career began in 1978, joining Harvard Clinical Faculty in Psychiatry. Throughout the years I’ve continued my training in emerging evidence-based treatments that has enabled me to provide an empathetic, eclectic approach to my work with Adult, Child, and Active Duty Clients & Families in outpatient, inpatient, school and Military settings.

Marital/couples counseling,and individual psychotherapy services offered for over 25 years, emphasizing an integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a certified IMAGO relationship psychotherapist. Through a comprehensive interview and clinical assessment, conflicts, issues, and concerns may be identified, and treatment goals mutually determined. The psychotherapy treatment process should feel safe and respectful. Clients develop the trust necessary to learn and improve communication and establish effective coping skills. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a vehicle for life enhancement, allowing you to fulfill aspirations for personal growth, self-improvement, reduce stress and facilitate relationship growth and healing.

Want to change your life, but not sure about (or done with) conventional therapy? Want less talk and more action? A holistic approach? I combine coaching, energetic, and therapeutic techniques to help clients solve problems by quickly figuring out what's keeping them from getting what they want out of life, "healing" the past, and changing limiting beliefs, troubling emotions, and unwanted behaviors. Clients (including therapists) describe me as "compassionate, knowledgeable, dedicated, perceptive, productive. . . " And while I don't take insurance, I try to be affordable to anyone who thinks I might be right for them.

The clients I work with are those committed to better health. My clients are those seeking health in their relationships, mood, body, mind and spirit. I specialize in those looking to have peak performance, those going through a life transition, and parents looking to be better. When we start therapy, we are getting to know each other. I will take the time to learn all about you, your environment and what challenges you are facing. Then we develop goals together that you want to achieve during therapy. From there I can develop a tailored plan to help you find the life you seek.

I specialize in therapy for individuals, seeing adults of all ages. I enjoy working with men and women, LGBTQ or straight. I'm an active therapist, believing that we work together to address your issues. I'm here to listen and to help. I'm accepting and non-judgmental. I believe in customizing therapy to fit each unique patient. I don't take any insurance, which means that treatment choices and decisions are decided only by you and me together, working as a team to reach your goals and meet your needs.