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Guy Merritt
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114  (Online Only)
Now accepting evening and Saturday morning appointments. Helping clients for three decades, my work has centered on individuals experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use problems, and co-occurring disorders. As an approved clinical supervisor, I have also worked with many counselors over the years, helping them deal with vicarious trauma and maintaining personal wellness.
Now accepting evening and Saturday morning appointments. Helping clients for three decades, my work has centered on individuals experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use problems, and co-occurring disorders. As an approved clinical supervisor, I have also worked with many counselors over the years, helping them deal with vicarious trauma and maintaining personal wellness.
(240) 698-2733 View (240) 698-2733
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Galaxy Hypnosis
CHT, DCI
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
We work with clients to help them deal with Anger, Anxiety, Self- Confidence, Depression, Fears and Phobias, Smoking Cessation, and Weight Loss. We will explain how hypnosis works and can help you enhance your life using hypnosis to better manage stress over life's challenges and improve your quality of life. We enhance your situational coping skills. We help you retake control of your life, place the past in the past where it belongs, and make positive choices that facilitate the change you want in your life.
(301) 259-3729 View (301) 259-3729

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Photo of Aaron Burchett, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Crofton, MD
Aaron Burchett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges. I am a passionate therapist who has helped individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, crisis stabilization, and has worked with adolescents. Through a compassionate and empathetic approach, I have helped individuals overcome their struggles and achieve personal growth.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with experience working with individuals struggling with mental health challenges. I am a passionate therapist who has helped individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, crisis stabilization, and has worked with adolescents. Through a compassionate and empathetic approach, I have helped individuals overcome their struggles and achieve personal growth.
(410) 989-4275 View (410) 989-4275
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Scott Jakovics
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
Wondering whether alcohol/substance use is gaining control of you or a loved one's life? Do you worry about a teenage son or daughter using drugs/alcohol or demonstrating oppositional and hard to handle behaviors? Early intervention for these challenges often leads to greater chance of success.
Thank you for looking at my ad and considering the process of psychotherapy/counseling for your life. Many of my new clients have spoken about the anxiety they experienced when they decided to seek additional support through a therapist. I have come to recognize that this anxiety mostly comes from each client really hoping they can find the right match for themselves. Hopefully this brief biography will facilitate your decision about whether we could match up nicely. Please review my website which will provide you with a greater understanding of my experiences.
Wondering whether alcohol/substance use is gaining control of you or a loved one's life? Do you worry about a teenage son or daughter using drugs/alcohol or demonstrating oppositional and hard to handle behaviors? Early intervention for these challenges often leads to greater chance of success.
Thank you for looking at my ad and considering the process of psychotherapy/counseling for your life. Many of my new clients have spoken about the anxiety they experienced when they decided to seek additional support through a therapist. I have come to recognize that this anxiety mostly comes from each client really hoping they can find the right match for themselves. Hopefully this brief biography will facilitate your decision about whether we could match up nicely. Please review my website which will provide you with a greater understanding of my experiences.
(410) 941-8435 View (410) 941-8435
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Luke DeBoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
The truth about recovery is that it's a process. Just like life itself. It's forever changing and moving forward. Healing never has to stop. There is always more we can recover and grow from, becoming more whole along the way. Recovery is a form of discovery. Recovering parts of ourselves that had been cut off means they are finally revealed to us, and we discover something new about ourselves. We discover that we are greater than we were before. More aware of our inner strength and resources, we become empowered. I hope that you discover true healing and what recovery can be: Internal peace and serenity can happen.
The truth about recovery is that it's a process. Just like life itself. It's forever changing and moving forward. Healing never has to stop. There is always more we can recover and grow from, becoming more whole along the way. Recovery is a form of discovery. Recovering parts of ourselves that had been cut off means they are finally revealed to us, and we discover something new about ourselves. We discover that we are greater than we were before. More aware of our inner strength and resources, we become empowered. I hope that you discover true healing and what recovery can be: Internal peace and serenity can happen.
(410) 237-8063 View (410) 237-8063
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Justin Forrest Miles
Counselor, MA, LCPC-S, LGAD-S
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715
The Miles Institute of Integral Living provides integrated physical, mental and spiritual health treatment in an authentic and culturally competent way.
The Miles Institute of Integral Living provides integrated physical, mental and spiritual health treatment in an authentic and culturally competent way.
(301) 321-8571 View (301) 321-8571
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Currently not accepting new clients at this time.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, MAC
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706
There's a joke that goes like this: a client was 10 minutes late for a session. When she arrived, she profusely apologized for being late. Maintaining poise, the therapist responded, "No problem. You're only late for your first session." Oftentimes I see clients who probably should have come in 2 years earlier than they did. During that time, they slog it though days and nights where getting out of bed is an achievement. My view is if you're already in pain, it's time to cash it in and get something for it. I've been there myself and have benefitted from the techniques that you and I will do together.
There's a joke that goes like this: a client was 10 minutes late for a session. When she arrived, she profusely apologized for being late. Maintaining poise, the therapist responded, "No problem. You're only late for your first session." Oftentimes I see clients who probably should have come in 2 years earlier than they did. During that time, they slog it though days and nights where getting out of bed is an achievement. My view is if you're already in pain, it's time to cash it in and get something for it. I've been there myself and have benefitted from the techniques that you and I will do together.
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Gani Care Ambulatory Clinic
5827866
Verified Verified
Lanham, MD 20706
If you or someone you know are struggling with drug addition. You are not alone. We are here to help you have a functional life again.
If you or someone you know are struggling with drug addition. You are not alone. We are here to help you have a functional life again.
(301) 753-8704 View (301) 753-8704
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Darwin Green
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20718
Darwin offers an individualized approach, implementing mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, narrative, family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions. He partners with his clients to identify both practical and insightful interventions that cultivate success in everyday life. Darwin provides a supportive, relaxed, and safe environment where you can work through and uncover difficult emotions and achieve personal growth. He strives to assist you to process trauma, conflicts, and everyday stress so that you may be your most healthy self and experience a more connected and fulfilled life.
Darwin offers an individualized approach, implementing mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, narrative, family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions. He partners with his clients to identify both practical and insightful interventions that cultivate success in everyday life. Darwin provides a supportive, relaxed, and safe environment where you can work through and uncover difficult emotions and achieve personal growth. He strives to assist you to process trauma, conflicts, and everyday stress so that you may be your most healthy self and experience a more connected and fulfilled life.
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Jason Hovey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
(410) 734-2187 View (410) 734-2187
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Martin Schnuit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Arnold, MD 21012
In my 25 years of practice I have helped adults, children and teens overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger problems and alcohol/drug addictions using traditional (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy) and non-traditional (Eastern philosophy and meditation, and art therapy) methods. I believe that all people have the ability to help themselves, but sometimes due to overwhelming life circumstances, hardships, and crises; they become "stuck."
In my 25 years of practice I have helped adults, children and teens overcome a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger problems and alcohol/drug addictions using traditional (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy) and non-traditional (Eastern philosophy and meditation, and art therapy) methods. I believe that all people have the ability to help themselves, but sometimes due to overwhelming life circumstances, hardships, and crises; they become "stuck."
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Evolved Deliberately
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401  (Online Only)
Evolve Deliberately, LLC is dedicated to client-focused and client-forward treatment. We have medication management in addition to multiple skilled practitioners well-versed in the treatment of ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, and associated traumatic events for children / teens / adults. We look forward to working with you on your difficulties to process and break down the barriers that are stopping you from achieving contentment in living. Now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment for medicationaly resistant depression, anxiety and OCD.
Evolve Deliberately, LLC is dedicated to client-focused and client-forward treatment. We have medication management in addition to multiple skilled practitioners well-versed in the treatment of ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Mood disorders, Anxiety disorders, and associated traumatic events for children / teens / adults. We look forward to working with you on your difficulties to process and break down the barriers that are stopping you from achieving contentment in living. Now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment for medicationaly resistant depression, anxiety and OCD.
(410) 755-5476 View (410) 755-5476
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Jeff Percacciante
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
We all carry stories in our heads that inhibit us from being our best selves. My intention, through creative, therapeutic collaboration, is to gently challenge those stories and clear away the obstacles to happiness. My clients face a variety of issues, ranging from depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders to problematic attachment patterns, unresolved trauma and fractured body image. The common thread between these obstacles is the bedrock of my practice: taking a mindful look at all parts of our being, past, present and future, quieting shame, and empowering you to see a brighter future for yourself.
We all carry stories in our heads that inhibit us from being our best selves. My intention, through creative, therapeutic collaboration, is to gently challenge those stories and clear away the obstacles to happiness. My clients face a variety of issues, ranging from depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders to problematic attachment patterns, unresolved trauma and fractured body image. The common thread between these obstacles is the bedrock of my practice: taking a mindful look at all parts of our being, past, present and future, quieting shame, and empowering you to see a brighter future for yourself.
(443) 727-1250 View (443) 727-1250
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Dr. Brian Richards
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
Dr. Brian Richards provides Advanced Diagnostic Screenings to clients ages 13+. An advanced diagnostic screening (ADS) refers to a comprehensive and detailed evaluation conducted by a trained psychologist to help you understand complex psychological disorders or conditions. This type of assessment goes beyond basic or preliminary evaluations and aims to provide a thorough understanding of your diagnosis and behaviors including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality disorders, and insomnia. To schedule an appointment, go to www.SHINEMaryland.com.
Dr. Brian Richards provides Advanced Diagnostic Screenings to clients ages 13+. An advanced diagnostic screening (ADS) refers to a comprehensive and detailed evaluation conducted by a trained psychologist to help you understand complex psychological disorders or conditions. This type of assessment goes beyond basic or preliminary evaluations and aims to provide a thorough understanding of your diagnosis and behaviors including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, personality disorders, and insomnia. To schedule an appointment, go to www.SHINEMaryland.com.
(410) 216-1459 View (410) 216-1459
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Myles Schaultz
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Maryland City, MD 20724  (Online Only)
Myles Schaultz, LCPC is an Integrative therapist when it comes to therapy and uses different techniques to deliver his services and passion to his clients. He is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals, finding creative ways to connect and filled with optimism and hope in all of his interactions.
Myles Schaultz, LCPC is an Integrative therapist when it comes to therapy and uses different techniques to deliver his services and passion to his clients. He is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals, finding creative ways to connect and filled with optimism and hope in all of his interactions.
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Thomas E Skeeter III
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bowie, MD 20720
Milestones Mental Health LLC provides quality mental health cares services for individuals, couples, families and groups. Serving ages 8 and up.
Milestones Mental Health LLC provides quality mental health cares services for individuals, couples, families and groups. Serving ages 8 and up.
(301) 923-4830 View (301) 923-4830
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Bradley Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision to clinicians. I create a safe working environment where I will caringly challenge you to learn, explore, and ultimately grow. Everyone has a rich internal world full of aspirations. Everyone needs to be seen and heard to recognize and achieve their goals. However, we often feel stuck, lost or depressed. We need to be challenged to see from new perspectives, to feel profoundly, and to make life changes. I am here to help you, to see and hear you, to challenge you to grow and make your external life reflect your internal world.
I provide individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as supervision to clinicians. I create a safe working environment where I will caringly challenge you to learn, explore, and ultimately grow. Everyone has a rich internal world full of aspirations. Everyone needs to be seen and heard to recognize and achieve their goals. However, we often feel stuck, lost or depressed. We need to be challenged to see from new perspectives, to feel profoundly, and to make life changes. I am here to help you, to see and hear you, to challenge you to grow and make your external life reflect your internal world.
(202) 517-0967 View (202) 517-0967
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River Bay Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Randy has arrived at the career he was always meant to have-helping others live well. He served over 21 years in the Air Force in the enlisted ranks and officer ranks. He then worked for a number of companies supporting various Intelligence Agencies. In 2012, he went back to school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore for his Master's in Social Work, graduating in 2014. Randy is a proud father of two sons, a stepdaughter, a daughter-in-law and the grandfather of three young boys. He's married to Karen Hott and lives in Grasonville, Maryland.
Randy has arrived at the career he was always meant to have-helping others live well. He served over 21 years in the Air Force in the enlisted ranks and officer ranks. He then worked for a number of companies supporting various Intelligence Agencies. In 2012, he went back to school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore for his Master's in Social Work, graduating in 2014. Randy is a proud father of two sons, a stepdaughter, a daughter-in-law and the grandfather of three young boys. He's married to Karen Hott and lives in Grasonville, Maryland.
(443) 345-4723 View (443) 345-4723
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Melvyn P Heyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, MD 21037
I work with career-oriented individuals to resolve relationship issues, stress at home and work, as well as help parents with challenging adolescents and children. Too much responsibility and stress at home, school or workplace often leads to strained relationships, isolation, loss of motivation or debilitating fears. I help people and families who are affected by anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior challenges at school, defiance and anger, divorce or trauma. I've worked with children, teens and young adults with emotional disturbances, behavior problems, substance abuse, self-harm, or personality development issues, and helped couples and parents sort through relationship challenges.
I work with career-oriented individuals to resolve relationship issues, stress at home and work, as well as help parents with challenging adolescents and children. Too much responsibility and stress at home, school or workplace often leads to strained relationships, isolation, loss of motivation or debilitating fears. I help people and families who are affected by anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavior challenges at school, defiance and anger, divorce or trauma. I've worked with children, teens and young adults with emotional disturbances, behavior problems, substance abuse, self-harm, or personality development issues, and helped couples and parents sort through relationship challenges.
(410) 970-4917 View (410) 970-4917
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Kevin Leary
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I am now seeing patients in-person in Annapolis! Let's face it: Sometimes life is unbearable. Unfortunately, painful feelings like depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, and inadequacy can be a difficult part of the human experience. You’ve taken a bold first step by searching for a therapist. I'm here to tell you that we don’t have to surrender to our suffering. Sometimes we just need a little help. I am a psychotherapist with a proven history of helping my patients overcome even the most daunting problems.
I am now seeing patients in-person in Annapolis! Let's face it: Sometimes life is unbearable. Unfortunately, painful feelings like depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, and inadequacy can be a difficult part of the human experience. You’ve taken a bold first step by searching for a therapist. I'm here to tell you that we don’t have to surrender to our suffering. Sometimes we just need a little help. I am a psychotherapist with a proven history of helping my patients overcome even the most daunting problems.
(443) 247-0542 View (443) 247-0542
Substance Use Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.