I had been a practicing clinical psychologist for almost 30 years. In the past 15 years, I had been working with college students struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety that make their college experience very difficult. Oftentimes, high hopes of having a great college experience end up in disappointment nd frustration due to factors, such as social anxiety, homesickness, difficulty keeping up with academic demands, relationship issues, family issues, and just feeling lost. I belie...
It can be difficult to mange a busy schedule and still find time to make it into the office to see your therapist. Many obligations seem to get in the way when it comes to making time out for our mental health. Examples may include work, school, children, family, extracurricular activities and so on. Teletherapy offer the freedom and flexibility many of us need to make therapy more accessible. My private psychotherapy practice does just that by offering Teletherapy to Maryland residents ages 18+...
Taking the first step by deciding to pursue therapy can be difficult. Living with untreated anxiety or depression can be even worse. Most of our lives we are taught to protect ourselves by keeping vulnerabilities hidden and keeping people at a safe distance. Therapy encourages just the opposite: to reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings to a stranger- your therapist. This process can be unsettling. However, by articulating these emotions, putting words to the oftentimes debilitating feeling...
Life inevitably challenges our ability to stay balanced and centered throughout our day to day existence. Working with a psychologist can offer the breathing room needed to help make sense of our circumstances. The process of therapy and the journey of self-discovery in a supportive environment can help untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns that seem to be keeping you stuck. Whether you have feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, or a challenging life t...
Many folks come to me with various pesky symptoms that have manifested & are being expressed in damaging ways. Some of those symptoms include & are not limited to overactivated nervous systems, self-deprecation, interpersonal/relational challenges, overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, & impulsivity. Our work together will include digging underneath the accumulated soil & sediment to recognize the roots of adverse experiences we may have had as children & adolescents. Learning how certain exper...
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Tiffany Cruz is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, and Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional in Maryland. Tiffany has served in various capacities within the field from case management to providing substance abuse counseling, individual and family therapy, as well as work with couples. Tiffany has a wealth of experience helping clients navigate an array of mental health diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, AD...
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It is the mission of Maryland Addiction Recovery Center to provide a safe, therapeutic environment offering the latest in evidence-based clinical care for our patients and their families. Maryland Addiction Recovery Center’s purpose is to, directly and indirectly, help individuals, families, and communities suffering from addiction in whatever way necessary to support sustainable, long-term recovery and allow patients the opportunity to achieve a purpose-driven, high quality of life. We be...
Our team has been working in the counseling field treating clients struggling with eating disorders since 2012. Our team received clinical training at treatment centers in the Baltimore area in the residential, inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient units and have continued working in such settings in addition to their outpatient work. The experiences there and afterwards have provided us with the knowledge and skills to provide the best care possible for those dealing with an eating dis...
I believe how we think about our experiences and what we do in response matters as much as what actually happens to us. I help my clients develop awareness of their thoughts, feelings, action, and their bodies, and help them explore how those experiences might interact with one another, both in the past and present. ​ I also believe in balancing acceptance and change, both in the work and in the therapeutic relationship itself. I strive to create a validating and nonjudgmental space for...
The college years bring unique opportunities and challenges. Students experiencing new freedom can have trouble managing academics and a social life. Being away from the support of family and friends, can feel lonely and isolating. Various unhealthy behaviors can result including substance abuse, eating issues, depression and anxiety. Please reach out for help and support if you are feeling overwhelmed. My office is in the heart of Towson and easily assessible to various colleges. Give me a ca...
Hello! I specialize in helping people manage their emotions like anxiety, depression and anger and become more interpersonally effective. I also treat ADHD and social anxiety. I can help you improve your relationships and deal with stressful situations more easily. When we work together you will begin to see how you can let go of behaviors that aren't really working for you. There are new skills you can use to help you get where you want to go. Sometimes it's just figuring out what you really...
Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty, and courage. It takes guts to admit needing help and face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up, and true bravery to take action and make lasting changes. If you're a guy reading this, chances are you're tired of pretending everything is okay when it's not. Let's be real, we often hit a wall in life and reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine, and can guide you across? As we emba...
Therapy provides you with a safe, supportive and healing environment to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Old patterns of beliefs and the unproductive behaviors they cause limit our potential to live our happiest and fullest lives. In addition to helping the client cope with immediate distress and challenging problems, together we will explore these old patterns to discover their root causes. By doing so we unlock the potential for new ways of relating wi...
I help scrappy women raised in emotionally chaotic homes ditch the negative press in their heads and step into their power. Most of my clients come into my office with struggles regarding depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I am a specialist in trauma and provide EMDR for those looking for that modality....
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Remove the barriers to achieving your goals! I specialize in social anxiety, OCD, self-image, relationships, transitions, and goal actualization. To achieve a deeper understanding, my approach is integrative, utilizing CBT along with more in-depth work. Over the years, I have helped many students work through countless issues and achieve once elusive goals. I keep an evening schedule convenient to students in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Come in for a brief consult at no charge an...
Are you a busy professional or college or grad student dealing with personal, relationship or work-related challenges? As a licensed psychologist, I help individuals and couples like you who are facing difficult life transitions and changes, have experienced trauma or loss, or are dealing with psychiatric illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Because I understand how hard it can be to ask for assistance, I respond to all email and voicemail messages in a timely manner to make this first ste...
We recognize that the strongest predictor of successful outcomes for clients is a strong, open and trusting relationship. To that end, our goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel safe to explore life struggles and grow in their capacity to address them by being mindful and flexible. We believe in collaborating with our clients to provide a space for active change both in perspective and action. Therefore, we set goals with clients early on and then teach s...