Sports Performance Therapists in Ruxton, MD

As a young adult, I am passionate about supporting individuals throughout their lifespan. I utilize a safe, collaborative, and person-centered approach to my therapy, as each person has their own unique set of needs. I will be my client’s biggest advocate, while openly including caregivers or immediate family members involved to ensure a well-rounded therapeutic relationship. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school refusal and behavioral issues, as well as managing general life stressors.

I aim to work supportively and collaboratively with my clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work towards your goals together. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.

Openings with sessions starting the first week of January. Teen therapy for anxiety and stress for athletes and performers. You have watched your child grow into a teen with independence and skill. You are their biggest fan. You do all the things because you want them to succeed and most of all you just want them to be happy. But now things have changed for them. There seems to be more pressure. They worry more. They do (or did) love their sport and they are dedicated. But, they have lost the fun. You hurt for your kids struggles. It’s all just too much, and things are out of balance. You feel frustrated and aren’t sure how to help.

Getting support can feel daunting or overwhelming. My goal is to create a warm and safe atmosphere to best support you. I have training and experience in working with individuals going through mood changes, stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

After working over 24 years in the field of social work, I recognize my energy and desire lies in clinical practice. My particular interests in the last 15 years have also addressed other areas beyond general mental health. This includes clients who struggle with food and eating issues, body image disturbance, and negative self image. In addition, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought a new appreciation to the importance of therapy, and the recognized need for others to say that they need help.

It’s okay to not be okay but don’t settle for a lifetime of not being okay! Do you struggle with intense emotions? Do your emotions interfere with school, work, or interpersonal relationships? Do you have a history of trauma that have caused you to feel abandoned, hopeless, or empty? Do you struggle with Behavioral issues that cause harm to yourself or others? Do you have current or past life challenges that have been difficult to overcome? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, you are in the right place!

Hello! My name is Kristy Council and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I have been in private practice in Towson, MD for almost 20 years and work with teens and adults. I do individual, couples and family therapy and utilize multiple modalities including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), an ecosystemic model, solution-focused theory and am in the process of completing training in the Gottman Method for couples work. I employ a very holistic approach and incorporate meditation, breath work and mindfulness into my practice.

Are you a teenager or a young adult? Do you feel lost, anxious about major life changes, stuck in bad habits and repetitive thought patterns, or terrified of the future? Perhaps you're struggling in school and you don't know why, or you're trying to figure out a sustainable career in a tumultuous economy. Maybe something you thought you understood no longer feels right, like your gender, your sexuality, or your belief system.

Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists. We provide medication refills, medication management, case management and therapy (individual, family and group). We also provide addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone) for patient with substance abuse concerns and primary care as well.

RAA is a corporate wellness company dedicated to assisting you in realizing your vision and cultivating a new, improved version of yourself. We provide access to qualified mental health counselors to facilitate discussions on mental health, marital and child conflicts, and health and substance use concerns. This, in turn, enhances overall well-being and contributes to improved workplace functioning.

As a therapist, I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through life. My practice extends to couples, children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with general stress, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also enjoy providing premarital counseling to couples seeking to build a stronger foundation before embarking on their marital journey.

Dr. Alexander Tice is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Dr. Tice received his education and training at Rutgers University, Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital/The Guidance Center, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Tice specializes in the treatment of anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), repetitive behaviors, and tics/Tourette’s, as well as a range of other commonly occurring mental health issues.

So often people feel stuck or trapped by life circumstances, relationships, or their own thoughts and feelings. I believe therapy can be a wonderful resource to help provide healing, learn new coping skills, and develop greater self-awareness and strength. Therapy can help you learn how to actually live your life rather than just "white knuckling it." If you are feeling stuck and wonder if therapy can be helpful, I encourage you to call. I provide a safe environment for individuals and couples so that a collaborative relationship develops, and change can occur.

When you find the right therapist, therapy can be deeply transformative, creating new possibilities for your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. I aim to create a therapy space which feels flexible, collaborative and non-judgmental. In sessions, we will work together to put your life story together in a meaningful way that helps to free you from unhelpful patterns. I often incorporate humor and a sense of playfulness into my work. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and culturally-responsive.

NOW accepting virtual & in person clients, BCBS or Private Pay ONLY. My ideal client seeks support for a variety of issues, including anxiety/depression, school issues, and life stressors. They need guidance in managing these challenges and yearn for enhanced self-esteem and daily living. I offer a holistic, person-centered, but direct approach based around my over 14 years working with clients, and training newer therapists and counseling students. I'm here to empower clients on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

Guided Hope Counseling is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, peaceful co-parenting, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community.

The journey to be your best self is too important to take alone. So it would be my pleasure to help guide you to a better, clearer tomorrow – mentally, physically, and emotionally. My approach as a psychotherapist is one of understanding where you are now, and then working together to reach the place you desire to be. We’ve all walked a unique life path and had different experiences that shaped us, so my approach is not cookie-cutter at all. I believe in hope, inspiration, and the power of the individual. We are stronger than we realize, but the key to mental clarity and emotional well-being sometimes remains elusive.

Offering therapy that is insight oriented as a first step to healing. A structure of non-judgement, consistency, and strong client-therapist relationship are important pieces. This relationship is used as a tool to help make sense of and improve various emotions, thoughts, behaviors and patterns that may have become disruptive or problematic. Through guided exploration, the goal is to understand how they influence the way in which we experience ourself in the world.

Did you know one of the most frequently discussed topics in a therapy session is relationships? We are wired to connect. Love and acceptance are needs we strive to experience. But we may lack the ability to communicate our priorities and values and to engage and regulate ourselves during intense conversations. This often leads to stagnation, limited opportunities, and a lack of meaningful connection. Therapy with me can bring clarity through identifying your strengths and developing additional skills to bolster your ability to tap into your greatness.