Compassion Focused Therapists in 21228

We are a client-oriented counseling (traditional, modern, holistic, and spiritual), coaching, and medication management practice. We put our clients' well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for them, their lifestyle, and their healing proces/ change journey.

Change is possible by taking the first step. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, can’t seem to move forward. Maybe you’ve fallen into unhealthy habits that you can't shake. Despite your efforts, do you find that difficult emotions persist. Although life's ups and downs can feel daunting, I am here to provide compassionate support and practical tools to facilitate emotional well-being and personal growth.

Intimacy Injuries are rampant and even normalized in today’s environment. Whether these emotional wounds show up in regards to your relationship with yourself, your significant others, or your family members; the opportunity to ameliorate those hurts is here! In my work as a Psychotherapist, I specialize in Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma as well as a Bariatric Specialist with self-identity before and after Weight Loss Surgery. If you also identify as Highly Sensitive or Introverted, let's have a chat about how to uncover how you may be hiding your greatness in plain sight!

Brandi Harding, LCSW-C is the founder and lead therapist of Healing Holistically. She received her Bachelors of Social Work from Sojourner Douglas College and her Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Brandi takes pride in helping others reach their full potential using creative and clinical therapeutic practices. She motivates others to gain the courage and strength needed to face life's obstacles. Brandi is currently licensed in Maryland, DC, and North Carolina.

Congrats on taking the first step towards wellness and searching for a therapist! I believe that the therapeutic Alliance is important and you are the expert of your life and I bring in the professional guidance. Consistent daily practice of self-compassion, empathy, and healthy boundaries can overcome years of trauma and unhealthy coping skills. Everyone has the capacity to move towards mental wellness given appropriate resources and empathy. I utilize an eclectic style in my approach and implement CBT,DBT, EMDR along with a client centered approach because therapy is not one size fits all. I also provide Clinical Supervision.

Are you are a competent, capable woman+ who's built a good life for yourself despite a crazy family life growing up? Do you still feel like something's wrong, but you don't know why? Do you have a parent that stresses more than supports you? I help women+ who are stopping the cycle of family trauma - for themselves and the next generation. Healing from the past while coping with the present is hard. Don't do it alone. Let's work together to help you heal and live your life in confidence and empowerment. Give me a call and let's talk about how I can help!

Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD, trauma, grief, school-related issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.

Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is my therapeutic strength and passion and I provide affirming individual and relationship therapy. Authenticity, congruence, and acceptance are foundations in my work and I am here to help you navigate the concerns that are bringing you to therapy with a warm and open style, sprinkled with humor and compassionate challenge. I can assist you in improving your relationship with yourself, partners, and family by gaining insight into interpersonal patterns, anxieties, and/or trauma responses that may be impacting relationships.

I believe we are all just the stories we tell ourselves. There is nothing good or bad about this – it is just how we craft and make sense of our life. You and I may have the same exact experience of something, and you may hear, notice, and even value things I had not. If we are made up of our stories and our stories are extremely subjective, how do we make good sense of the world around us? You have all the answers inside you.

Accepting New Clients Now! Hello! I'm a sport psychologist and counseling psychologist. I'm warm, experienced, collaborative and dedicated to helping people reach their full potential at work, in sport/the arts, and in life. As part of this work, I help people thrive in the face of health and pain concerns. I have graduate degrees in Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology (Maryland) and postdoctoral training in chronic pain research from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I've walked the walk as a former NCAA athlete (golf) and someone who has personally dealt with health concerns. I hope to support you in reaching your goals.

Welcome! I'm delighted to have you here. Counseling is not a destination; it's the start of a journey toward healing and a brighter tomorrow. With nearly two decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can freely share your feelings, thoughts, and struggles. Whether you seek help for yourself, your child, or your family, my goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment coupled with practical advice and effective strategies to guide you or your loved one back on the path to well-being. Together, let's embark on this journey of healing and growth. Your healing starts today.

It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.

Do you feel like you are not living your life to its full potential? Are you utilizing unhealthy coping strategies? If you are feeling unsure, worried, or not like yourself, you've come to the right place. I work with my clients to help them reach their optimal wellness. Together we reduce anxieties, build and mend relationships, and tackle anything life can throw at you. I use a strengths-based and solution-focused approach as well as a verity of techniques to meet each of my clients’ unique needs. www.Mindfulrecoverymd.com

A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the greater Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions if desired.

I thrive when working with clients who are open to the idea of healing from their trauma. They don't need to be ready to do all the work just yet, but rather be willing to engage in the therapeutic journey, recognizing the importance of addressing past wounds to foster personal growth, and be ready to give therapy a chance. Clients receptivity to self-discovery and a collaborative approach allows us to navigate the complexities of their history together. This client values the opportunity to build a supportive and empowering therapeutic relationship, enabling us to cultivate a foundation for lasting change.

Do you or a loved one find yourself experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, or other issues? It can be beneficial to reach out to someone who can help you work through these difficulties and put you back on the path to discovering your ideal self.

Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.

Sara has extensive training and experience in supporting children and adults encountering difficult feelings, behaviors, traumas, and transitions. Sara has experience supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, working with adolescents in residential and community settings, and supporting children and families in schools. Sara also served as Psychiatric Therapist for adults at Johns Hopkins Hospital and received training and experience with CBT, supporting individuals with complex mental health diagnosis and psychosis.

It is not easy being young, I know, I have been there. It can be painful when no one will listen or care about your problems, they have their own. As a native of Baltimore City, graduate of Baltimore City Schools and a retired Counselor of Baltimore City Schools, I believe I have the expertise to help others conquer obstacles in life. At the Gallery of Minds, we will listen and care. You'll learn how to cope and overcome peer pressure, bullying, anger, depression, trauma and more. If this sounds like the place for you or your child, feel free to contact me.