Therapists in Crofton, MD
Francesca Ingrid Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
My ideal client is someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. These symptoms develop in childhood and are still present through adulthood if not treated. Individuals need to face their fears with the support of a therapist. By trying to remain calm, without becoming overly anxious or having a panic attack. My goal as a therapist is to help them build their self-confidence so they can control their fears and feel secure. I work with clients to remain calm and practice breathing techniques. I build empathy with my clients by explaining that they are not alone in their struggles.
My ideal client is someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. These symptoms develop in childhood and are still present through adulthood if not treated. Individuals need to face their fears with the support of a therapist. By trying to remain calm, without becoming overly anxious or having a panic attack. My goal as a therapist is to help them build their self-confidence so they can control their fears and feel secure. I work with clients to remain calm and practice breathing techniques. I build empathy with my clients by explaining that they are not alone in their struggles.
Carolyn Simms, LCPC Approved Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH
Verified Verified
Crofton, MD 21114
We're OPEN, online, and ready to help. Call Today! Some Early AM and Late appts have been added. There may be an opening available today. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Grief, Anger, LIFE, etc? I am here to help you get through it. Let's explore and initiate positive CHANGE that you want to feel or express. Get started TODAY! Schedule your intake (Step1) and your therapy session (Step 2) online today at www.YourSafeSpace.org Call 301-202-1287 or 301-459-0708 for assistance. I will help you fin your HAPPY!
We're OPEN, online, and ready to help. Call Today! Some Early AM and Late appts have been added. There may be an opening available today. Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Grief, Anger, LIFE, etc? I am here to help you get through it. Let's explore and initiate positive CHANGE that you want to feel or express. Get started TODAY! Schedule your intake (Step1) and your therapy session (Step 2) online today at www.YourSafeSpace.org Call 301-202-1287 or 301-459-0708 for assistance. I will help you fin your HAPPY!
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Bayside Therapy, PC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Hi! Yeah! Spring is here. If you are still feeling like you need to discuss somethings, absolutely call. I am still available for therapy. I have been in practice for 17 years now, so there is not a lot I have NOT heard. But, you could try to surprise me :) Call me at the number below, Ty. Dr. Kesler (301)399-4696
Hi! Yeah! Spring is here. If you are still feeling like you need to discuss somethings, absolutely call. I am still available for therapy. I have been in practice for 17 years now, so there is not a lot I have NOT heard. But, you could try to surprise me :) Call me at the number below, Ty. Dr. Kesler (301)399-4696
Kirsty Wheelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Accepting new clients! Kirsty is a Licensed Graduated Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. Kirsty works with children, adults, couples and families.
Accepting new clients! Kirsty is a Licensed Graduated Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. Kirsty works with children, adults, couples and families.
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.
Sherri Joynes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (Online Only)
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
Our individual experiences play a role in shaping our personalities, how we see the world, and how we view ourselves. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness through self-exploration and world-exploration. This approach requires openmindedness, flexibility, and hard work. As a poet, I take a creative approach to nearly all I do, particularly therapy. Life is all about balance and therapy can be emotionally draining work. So I like to make therapy as fun and interesting as possible. I love working with people who are willing to learn, are open to trying new things, who want to grow and like to have fun in the process.
Julia Sanders
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146 (Online Only)
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
John Wirth
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, ICADC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Thank you for viewing my page and considering working together. Taking steps towards change can be overwhelming. The good news is that because you're exploring counselors to work with you've already taken a step in making changes. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a certified International Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselor and a board certified Sexologist, with a PhD in Sexology. I have over eight years of experience working with clients from age 18-Seniors. My goal is to help clients attain peace of mind and achieve their goals regarding their mental health and emotional well-being.
Thank you for viewing my page and considering working together. Taking steps towards change can be overwhelming. The good news is that because you're exploring counselors to work with you've already taken a step in making changes. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a certified International Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselor and a board certified Sexologist, with a PhD in Sexology. I have over eight years of experience working with clients from age 18-Seniors. My goal is to help clients attain peace of mind and achieve their goals regarding their mental health and emotional well-being.
Rogue River Counseling and Recovery Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Infidelity, Sex addiction, Compulsive Porn use and other compulsive sexual behaviors can wreak havoc on ones own life, and leave a wake of pain, betrayal and trauma in the lives of those who are connected with them. If you are a man or woman who relates to this chaos, we are very aware of the shame, pain and confusion you may be feeling. If you are the partner, wife or family member of this individual, we understand the betrayal, trauma, confusion, anger, despair that may be how you are feeling.
Infidelity, Sex addiction, Compulsive Porn use and other compulsive sexual behaviors can wreak havoc on ones own life, and leave a wake of pain, betrayal and trauma in the lives of those who are connected with them. If you are a man or woman who relates to this chaos, we are very aware of the shame, pain and confusion you may be feeling. If you are the partner, wife or family member of this individual, we understand the betrayal, trauma, confusion, anger, despair that may be how you are feeling.
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.
Nina Boyd
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
I am a strong believer in therapy being a collaborative, healing, and restorative experience. As Pema Chödrön once said, “Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how to not run away.” But that’s easier said than done – what are the steps to getting to a better place? Where do you even start? You are not alone in this journey. I take great pride in building a therapeutic connection and a safe space for you to be your genuine self so that you may find that resiliency within.
I am a strong believer in therapy being a collaborative, healing, and restorative experience. As Pema Chödrön once said, “Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help in learning how to not run away.” But that’s easier said than done – what are the steps to getting to a better place? Where do you even start? You are not alone in this journey. I take great pride in building a therapeutic connection and a safe space for you to be your genuine self so that you may find that resiliency within.
Jacqueline Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting NEW clients all across the state of Maryland only, with afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.
I am currently accepting NEW clients all across the state of Maryland only, with afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.
Relationship Consultants
MA
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.
Deb Dunman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of clinical settings, and I believe Telehealth is an important tool to meet clients where they are, in safe place, and without judgement. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches in my practice including frameworks from DBT, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, mind-body connection, holistic, systems focused, trauma informed, and person-centered modalities. During the initial session, we will review your therapeutic history and any experiences, symptoms, and environments that present conflict or challenge. From there we will forge a path forward.
I have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of clinical settings, and I believe Telehealth is an important tool to meet clients where they are, in safe place, and without judgement. I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches in my practice including frameworks from DBT, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, mind-body connection, holistic, systems focused, trauma informed, and person-centered modalities. During the initial session, we will review your therapeutic history and any experiences, symptoms, and environments that present conflict or challenge. From there we will forge a path forward.
Arin Jayes
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CBIS, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cape Saint Claire, MD 21401
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you are here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive with a healthy dose of humor. I help clients develop insight into old patterns that may have helped them in the past but are no longer serving them in the present. I support clients as they accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
African American Marriage Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bowie, MD 20715
Whether you just heard, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you," are trying to rebuild trust after an affair, need to replace distance with closeness, need to forgive (or be forgiven), or are trying to avoid separation or stop a divorce -- Dr. Shane employs Gottman Institute's research based methods to help couples develop the skills needed to hear (and be heard), resolve conflicts in a "win/win' vs a "win/lose" fashion, and speak each other's "love language" so that you can try and make peace with the past and get past the hurt.
Whether you just heard, "I love you, but I'm not in love with you," are trying to rebuild trust after an affair, need to replace distance with closeness, need to forgive (or be forgiven), or are trying to avoid separation or stop a divorce -- Dr. Shane employs Gottman Institute's research based methods to help couples develop the skills needed to hear (and be heard), resolve conflicts in a "win/win' vs a "win/lose" fashion, and speak each other's "love language" so that you can try and make peace with the past and get past the hurt.
Chelsea M Haverly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401
Not accepting new clients
I also have specialized training in treating and managing high risk behaviors such as substance use and non-suicidal self-injury for those with a history of trauma exposures.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and co-founder of Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC. Working with me is about cultivating an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to dig into patterns of stuckness. I work with clients with complex trauma experiences, often rooted in intergenerational patterns. My approach to therapy will include asking you questions about the past and how it relates to the present. I am curious and inquisitive. I am also direct and make observations. I integrate intuitive parts work, brain-based processing, ecotherapy and somatic practices to process trauma and support healing.
I also have specialized training in treating and managing high risk behaviors such as substance use and non-suicidal self-injury for those with a history of trauma exposures.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) and co-founder of Anchored Hope Therapy, LLC. Working with me is about cultivating an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to dig into patterns of stuckness. I work with clients with complex trauma experiences, often rooted in intergenerational patterns. My approach to therapy will include asking you questions about the past and how it relates to the present. I am curious and inquisitive. I am also direct and make observations. I integrate intuitive parts work, brain-based processing, ecotherapy and somatic practices to process trauma and support healing.
Online Therapists
Melissa Stephenson
MHS-C, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Largo, MD 20774
"I Believe In Life On Life Terms" that mainly entailed the provision of counseling services to consumers of various ages in the homes/community reporting a history of trauma, abuse, economic poverty, homeless, lack of adult guidance, substance use that precipitated unhealthy learned behaviors to survive. The consumer’s needs were individualized based on the uniqueness of each personality and life dynamics. Within the therapeutic process and environment, the need was a genuine, safe environment of emotional support and acceptance towards desired changes.
"I Believe In Life On Life Terms" that mainly entailed the provision of counseling services to consumers of various ages in the homes/community reporting a history of trauma, abuse, economic poverty, homeless, lack of adult guidance, substance use that precipitated unhealthy learned behaviors to survive. The consumer’s needs were individualized based on the uniqueness of each personality and life dynamics. Within the therapeutic process and environment, the need was a genuine, safe environment of emotional support and acceptance towards desired changes.
Joan Moore
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Joan has clinical experience working with individuals ages 8 through 75 with concerns such as, substance use, severe mental illnesses, developmental concerns, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
Dr. Joan Moore (she/her) has a passion for helping people navigate the complexities of life and strives to assist them with reaching their personal goals. Joan uses a cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to help individuals and couples explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Joan is particularly interested in working with survivors of trauma, adults, couples, adolescents and their families, and individuals from marginalized communities. She takes a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, recognizing the impact systemic oppression and stigma can have on a person's wellbeing.
Joan has clinical experience working with individuals ages 8 through 75 with concerns such as, substance use, severe mental illnesses, developmental concerns, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
Dr. Joan Moore (she/her) has a passion for helping people navigate the complexities of life and strives to assist them with reaching their personal goals. Joan uses a cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and integrative approach to help individuals and couples explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Joan is particularly interested in working with survivors of trauma, adults, couples, adolescents and their families, and individuals from marginalized communities. She takes a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, recognizing the impact systemic oppression and stigma can have on a person's wellbeing.
Amanda Schlossberg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use issues, trauma, self-esteem, grief/loss and other mood related concerns.
Welcome to the first step towards becoming the version of yourself that you strive to be! If you're currently facing changes in mood or motivation, experiencing anxiety or depression symptoms, in need of support through life transitions, or if you're a couple aiming to improve communication, intimacy, and overall connection, I may be well-suited to help you. With over a decade of professional experience, I've worked with diverse individuals and couples addressing various mental health and relationship concerns. Regardless of our backgrounds, we all sometimes need support through life's changes and deserve to be heard and understood.
I have extensive experience in treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use issues, trauma, self-esteem, grief/loss and other mood related concerns.
Welcome to the first step towards becoming the version of yourself that you strive to be! If you're currently facing changes in mood or motivation, experiencing anxiety or depression symptoms, in need of support through life transitions, or if you're a couple aiming to improve communication, intimacy, and overall connection, I may be well-suited to help you. With over a decade of professional experience, I've worked with diverse individuals and couples addressing various mental health and relationship concerns. Regardless of our backgrounds, we all sometimes need support through life's changes and deserve to be heard and understood.
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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.