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Sai Peterson
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I’m Sai, your collaborative guide through life big changes! As you navigate this transformative phase, I provide support in facing challenges related to identity, relationships, education, and self-discovery. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed; I’m here to help you find clarity, build resilience, and navigate the uncertainties of issues like emerging adulthood. Your journey is valid, and seeking guidance is a positive step towards understanding the complexities of this unique phase in life. Let’s work together to make your path clearer and more purposeful.
I’m Sai, your collaborative guide through life big changes! As you navigate this transformative phase, I provide support in facing challenges related to identity, relationships, education, and self-discovery. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed; I’m here to help you find clarity, build resilience, and navigate the uncertainties of issues like emerging adulthood. Your journey is valid, and seeking guidance is a positive step towards understanding the complexities of this unique phase in life. Let’s work together to make your path clearer and more purposeful.
(410) 705-7708 View (410) 705-7708
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Ningqi Ann Yu Natterer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the DC (Maryland) area. My focus is to meet my clients where they are, whether they've been in therapy before or are seeking it for the first time.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the DC (Maryland) area. My focus is to meet my clients where they are, whether they've been in therapy before or are seeking it for the first time.
(240) 734-2790 View (240) 734-2790
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Lina Faryal Kotsoeva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
It all begins with the desire for change…but as you might realize, change is difficult. And if you’re struggling with things like the desire to stop a negative thought or want to stop using drugs or alcohol, you are not alone. I am here to support you in the changes you want to make in your life, each step of the way.
It all begins with the desire for change…but as you might realize, change is difficult. And if you’re struggling with things like the desire to stop a negative thought or want to stop using drugs or alcohol, you are not alone. I am here to support you in the changes you want to make in your life, each step of the way.
(410) 881-8513 View (410) 881-8513
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Christine Lay
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
**Currently Not Accepting New Therapy Clients; Only Accepting New Testing Clients** It can be challenging being a strongly opinionated person in a society that may not see all you have to offer. Maybe your family, teachers, or even friends did not appreciate you speaking up or did not accept you for your size or shape or identities. Our society may have made it even more difficult for you to thrive in ways that you used to or ways that you always wished you could. It might be time to get more support to live a truly happier life.
**Currently Not Accepting New Therapy Clients; Only Accepting New Testing Clients** It can be challenging being a strongly opinionated person in a society that may not see all you have to offer. Maybe your family, teachers, or even friends did not appreciate you speaking up or did not accept you for your size or shape or identities. Our society may have made it even more difficult for you to thrive in ways that you used to or ways that you always wished you could. It might be time to get more support to live a truly happier life.
(410) 304-7159 View (410) 304-7159
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Farah Shaikh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Counseling is the beginning of a journey towards healing and a future you deserve. With nearly twenty years of experience as a licensed therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can openly share your feelings, thoughts, and challenges. My aim is to provide a compassionate environment along with practical advice and effective strategies as we navigate the path to your well-being. You have more courage than you know and you have more growing left to do. All it takes is one step. Let's start this journey today.
Counseling is the beginning of a journey towards healing and a future you deserve. With nearly twenty years of experience as a licensed therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can openly share your feelings, thoughts, and challenges. My aim is to provide a compassionate environment along with practical advice and effective strategies as we navigate the path to your well-being. You have more courage than you know and you have more growing left to do. All it takes is one step. Let's start this journey today.
(410) 517-7620 View (410) 517-7620
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Indrani Mookerjee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
Are you looking for therapy that actually works? Do you want to get unstuck? Are you looking to thrive not just survive? I have over 25 years' of experience in evidence based treatment that gets us real results. I work with individuals, couples and families using TEAM-CBT a strengths based, solution-focused approach. Our measurement based model is completely customized to your needs. My clients and I are equal partners in the treatment process. TEAM -CBT is backed by robust research and the goal always is that my clients must feel better and have the tools to stay better. In-person and telehealth sessions are part of my practice.
(240) 743-2220 View (240) 743-2220
Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.