Therapists in Severna Park, MD

Life Happens. Each person experiences hard seasons in life, but these hard times don’t have to define you. Talking with someone to process the stressful periods in our lives allows us to develop ourselves and reframe our future. I specialize in working with people who experience difficult life transitions to move through tough emotions to find purpose and meaning in their lives, while helping them find their true potential. I also specialize in helping individuals who have are experiencing a faith-based crisis, processing spiritual trauma or exploring spirituality. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and families.

Welcome! I understand that, since you are searching for a therapist, you are looking for answers and renewed hope in a difficult season of your life. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of issues and trauma including sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and grief and loss for about 20 years. I also value marriage and the family and want to help couples work through their issues and see them grow in their ability to communicate and resolve the conflicts that are bound to happen in relationships.

Life is all about transitions. Perhaps one of the most challenging to navigate is the transition from childhood to adulthood. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I get it and I am here to help. I have completed years of training including a doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. I am the owner of Spark Change Wellness Center where I serve preteens, adolescents, young adults and their families. Needs that I most often treat include depression, anxiety, ADHD, parental stress, and adjustment problems.

Life is completely unpredictable, fast moving, unstoppable and often complicated. Do you feel lost, hurt, lonely, confused, depressed, and/or anxious? Do you suffer from pain that has no medical explanation? Do you worry endlessly about your physical health or medical diagnosis? If so, I will be able to help. I offer a non-judgmental space where your feelings/questions can be expressed, explored with kindness, compassion, & acceptance.

We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and family dynamics. I offer individual and family sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.

I strive to create a peaceful accepting space for you to process whatever heaviness you have been carrying around. Therapy should be a place where you feel grounded even in the midst of chaos and struggle. Everyone deserves to be seen and fully accepted for who they are in this world, I hope that I can provide that for my clients. Making the decision to seek therapy often doesn’t come from just one thing, it’s a combination of our past, present, and possibly future. We will explore all parts of you to understand who you truly are and help you become your most authentic self.

I hope you can absorb and appreciate this moment. You have already made a courageous step toward taking care of you! Whether you are seeking to heal from past or present events, change behaviors, and/or cultivate personal growth - you are to be commended! On your quest, please know that I am a therapist whose sensitivity toward others derives from my perspective on life - that each person's journey is unique yet, feelings are universal. This mindset can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, understanding others, and navigating relational dynamics. We are all connected and not meant to go it alone.

"Are you feeling depressed, anxious or overwhelmed?" "Are you feeling unhappy in your relationship or concerned about your kids"? "Is your alcohol or drug use causing problems at home, work, school or in other areas? If so I can be of help. I can teach you the appropriate skills to feel good about yourself, to have more satisfying relationships and to reach your true potential.

Lindsay prioritizes creating a safe, judgment-free space inspired by the Person-centered approach, encouraging clients to express themselves freely as well as in solution-focused brief therapy to identify strengths and resources to solve present challenges. Those who struggle with fears of not being able to carryon, who have desires and dreams to share and accomplish, those who would like to collaborate in finding their purpose, or those who feel a deep separation with their loves ones and would like to restore what was lost or move forward in a new direction, are invited to express and journey with Lindsay through these matters.

Life can be very hard and finding support through those events can be challenging. As a mental health therapist, I work with clients to help them cope with and find working strategies to deal with struggles and challenges. My therapy style is interpersonal, goal-directed and strengths-based.

Through a multimodal approach to therapy, I help adolescents, teenagers, and adults become more emotionally resilient and able to better cope with their experiences in a safe and non-threatening environment. I work collaboratively with clients to determine the most effective therapeutic approach for their unique situation. Tailored to each client's specific therapeutic needs, my multidimensional approach combines aspects of several interventions including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy and mindfulness work.

Virtual sessions only. How is life working for you these days? If you are struggling on any level, please know you are not alone. Life is HARD and certainly can be very challenging at times. I offer hope, support, personal and professional expertise to those in need. By using faith (of your own understanding) psychology, experience & resources I help adults, parents & children overcome trauma, grief, addiction, estrangement, alienation & other life struggles. Please reach out for support. You are worth it!

Are you struggling with stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, or general life challenges? Are you in search of an ally committed to your holistic well-being, irrespective of your circumstances? Embarking on a therapeutic journey is a commendable first step in regaining control of your life and rekindling the joy you once cherished. Our combined efforts will cater to your specific needs, paving the way for your innate potential to radiate once again. Therapy isn't just about healing; it's about rediscovering your strengths and reclaiming your happiness. Let's take this journey together, and I will support you every step of the way.

I believe in a holistic approach to psychotherapy. Psychotherapy creates a safe space for wounded people to work toward healing within the security of the therapeutic relationship. I understand your problems through both clinical and spiritual perspectives. I believe that true healing and freedom come through faith in Christ Jesus so I am guided by the Holy Spirit within my clinical approach. I believe in the Biblical truth of John 8:36, "Whom the Son sets free is truly free indeed". My therapeutic practice reflects that freedom and healing are possible for all clients who are bound by psychological pain and trauma.

We are all unique individuals and bring so much to the world. My goal is to empower you to tap into your uniqueness and help you overcome any issues that might be causing you to not reach your full potential. Life can sometimes be quite difficult- I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance on your journey.

I have worked for 40 years with people who want to find balance in their lives and who have inner turmoil and conflict in relationships, work and mind and body. I tailor our work toward the uniqueness of each individual in my practice. I utilize comprehensive Energy Psychology, other various therapeutic approaches and traditional approaches including talk therapy to treat traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias, addictive cravings and women's developmental issues including history of sex abuse or violence, chronic pain, allergies, especially when they are memory related held in the body having evolved into physical symptoms.

Taking the first step to a better you, or even a better relationship, is challenging- yet exciting! I have a deep desire to guide my clients to achieve their goals and ultimately improve their overall life satisfaction. I provide an environment where I seek to inspire my clients to learn, explore and grow throughout our therapy sessions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Clinical Supervisor with experience treating a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and mood disorders, couples therapy and grief.

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Are you intellectually curious about personal growth? Let "change" be an intriguing adventure rather than an anxiety-producing threat. In your life experiences what has and hasn't worked for you? Triggers, symptoms of distress can become new ways of understanding what in your life needs a new focus. Knowing oneself more fully and making conscious choices equals more personal meaning. A great therapy experience involves jointly developing a trustworthy exploration of how feelings, thoughts, behaviors and interactions help or hurt your pursuit of a contented life with less self-doubt, fear of the unknown and personally determined lifelong growth.