Somatic Therapists in Monrovia, MD

Life is full of bumps in the road and detours. Many of them we can navigate on our own. The big boulders and wrong turns, however, may require a guide and new tools. Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Feeling stuck? Not sure of your purpose anymore? At a cross road? This approach is for those desiring strategies to come back into alignment and use obstacles as growth opportunities and self discovery.

I am a Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist with a mind-body-spirit approach to healing that supports my clients to be resilient and to thrive. Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or depressed, I hold space for you to heal old wounds, connect more intimately with the people you love, and feel a deeper sense of resilience and happiness. I also facilitate workshops for work teams and groups on embodied mindfulness, compassion, and leadership.

Thank You. We will design a healing journey that is uniquely yours! Specializing in trauma resolution and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Working together considering all factors of mind, body, and spirit. Honoring chronic illness; reviewing your spiritual life or lack of; what you eat or don't; your thoughts and what you are afraid to think; how you move or are unable to move; what you vision for your-Self and what gets in the way. Acknowledging the great mystery of suffering and how to find meaning. Exploring your resiliency and your innate capacity to heal - seeking your strengths and what brings joy and happiness!

I have a passion for helping others heal naturally with a focus on you as a Whole Person-Mind, Body, Spiritual Holistic approach. I have been in the field for 21 years now working with children, adolescents, adults. I treat those 18 years old over. I am also licensed in the state of MD and can provide telehealth mainly. I am in MD Optum/UHC, CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicaid insurances. I integrate traditional talk therapy interventions and can use Expressive Arts in sessions. I am also a Certified Facilitator for Dancing Mindfulness, a therapeutic Creative Movement/Meditation practice to assist with somatic awareness.

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy before, I’m glad you’re here! My hope is to create a safe, encouraging and oftentimes silly and sarcastic environment to partner with you in the next step of your story. I’m a licensed certified social worker - clinical and a psychotherapist. My time working as a psychotherapist in schools and the surrounding community has led me to become passionate in addressing and advocating for a person's needs and strengths. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and families to address a wide variety of concerns including life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem.

I love helping people feel heard, understood, and seen through a compassionate and empathic approach to therapy. I work with a broad range of people, from elementary schoolers to adults. I love working with kids, teens, young adults, and women. I have experience working in a crisis center, schools, and private practice, and approach my work through a trauma-informed lens. I have supported people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, unexpected crisis, chronic health problems, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting issues, problems at school, and problems with emotion regulation.

Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.

Are you or your child struggling at home, school, work, or in peer relationships? I specialize in helping people heal from any difficult situation, experience, or trauma. I'm here to support you into new insights and get you unstuck. I work with children, teens, and adults who are looking to find integrative and holistic methods to real mind-body healing. Anxiety, trauma, depression, perfectionism, grief, and life transitions. Together we will make sure that you take charge of your life in a way that helps you thrive. I especially love to blend ancient healing approaches with modern therapies for true somatic based healing.

My passion for helping others to realize their dreams and overcome the obstacles caused by trauma, anxiety, grief, poor self-image, addictions and a myriad of other difficulties has led me to learn how closely associated emotional anguish can be with physical pain. In a warm and loving environment, I guide my clients one step at a time toward reaching their goals. I also utilize a variety of other approaches when indicated including CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy. I am uniquely trained in Somatic Experiencing and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Are you looking for a deeper sense of contentment, well-being and maybe even putting the FUN back in your life? Through the integration of traditional talk therapy, life coaching, pragmatic somatic experiences and spiritually based mindfulness practices, you will experience a greater sense of calm and understanding of the whole self. Pam incorporates a variety of modalities individualized for each client. Encounter possibilities for change and restoration of balance leading to a heightened sense of joy. You will feel the synergistic confluence of the prepared therapeutic space and the mind body connection.

Are you struggling with trauma? You might feel anxious, disconnected from your body, feeling the need to constantly distract yourself, or not feeling like yourself. This may be in response to a bigger life event, loss, life transitions, or something you’ve been unable to access. Sometimes, our responses are connected to childhood trauma, religious trauma, work trauma, or from past relationships. You may also question if your responses are connected to trauma at all. You want to live a life where it feels good to be present with yourself and in relationships. Where you can be authentically yourself.

In my years of working with diverse populations, I've learned what we all have in common is difficulty at times with the human experience. Whether it's a mood disorder or debilitating anxiety or addiction, we suffer and need help at these times. From identity issues to discomfort in one's own skin, we know when we're not living fully. Our innate resilience and joy become buried under layers of defenses, but they're still there. Let's uncover them together.

I specialize in helping women to realize and actualize their personal and professional goals. I counseling clients through major life transitions that lead to feelings of burnout or chronic stress. I work with clients who are looking to grow a deeper understanding of themselves by asking thoughtful questions that encourage personal development. If you have ever struggled with self-care, self-discovery, or self-compassion, this is a safe space to explore those relationships. I am a neurodivergent affirming practitioner who emphasizes the importance of whole body wellness for clients living with ADHD, anxiety and/or HSP.

At Frederick Behavioral Health Services, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Our services include evidence-based therapies while also considering the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, and social support. We tailor our treatments to address the unique needs of each client.

I work with adolescents and adults who are seeking counseling for a variety of reasons, such as healing from trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, life transitions/adjustment, relationship issues, suicidal ideation and self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, behavioral issues, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and self-exploration. Starting therapy is intimidating, so I like to start with building a trusting and collaborative relationship that will help empower clients in their healing process. The human experience can be difficult to navigate so It is my goal to provide a safe space where clients don’t have to face it alone.

My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.

Weary, tired, worn out, burned out, and struggling to find a way forward that makes sense. Regretful of choices. Filled with shame. Disconnected from God, others, and my own soul. Abandoned.

Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results

Caring, inclusive, multicultural approach to individual, couple and family needs. Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal. I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, life events and trauma. Additional support for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and panic), and those with ADHD. Meeting people were they are at with a non-judgmental approach.