My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. Additionally, I value working with those exploring the impact of gender and race on their identity and life experiences and those living between cultures and languages. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including three university counseling centers, hospitals, and community clinics, including one specialized in caring for the LGBTQ+ community, before establishing my practice in 201...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, tired, irritable, have no interest in things you once enjoyed for what seems like no reason? Has life just got you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Do you feel like you cannot manage stressors like you once could? If you are someone who struggles with life stressors/changes, anxiety, depression, postpartum issues or parenting concerns that you would like to improve then we will be the perfect team. If you want to make positive changes and be the b...
Your anxiety and OCD may show up in different ways: panic attacks, "derealization," obsessive doubting, or even with chronic IBS/abdominal pain. A cycle is born when these symptoms then trigger more anxiety/fear. It can be exhausting to focus on, and these problems can really affect your everyday life and choices. Trying to get rid of, avoid, or change the anxiety with breathing exercises, journaling, or other techniques can paradoxically make it all worse and perpetuate or exacerbate the discom...
Ahh, college - supposedly the best years of your life. But instead of enjoying yourself, you find instead that you're downright miserable. Every where you look you see a reminder of how you're not measuring up. You feel woefully unprepared for this lifestyle and it seems like everyone is aware of just how much of an imposter you really are. Getting through each day pretending like everything is fine takes a toll, and you question how much longer you can manage by yourself. Perhaps it time to bri...
Hi I'm Joanna — I'm a therapist for clients in Maryland and Montana and specialize in working with young adults and college students. I truly do believe that our vulnerability is one of our biggest strengths. When we allow ourselves to feel all the feels and still be accepting of ourselves, no matter what challenges we are facing, we grow. And that’s where I come in! I want to help you get there, too. You are meant to be exactly wherever you are right now, with whatever hurdles and struggles ar...
Najwa Awad (LCSW-C) is a psychotherapist that has provided mental health services to individuals and families in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area for over 10 years. She obtained a Bachelors degree in Psychology at George Mason University in 2005. In 2007 she received a Masters in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University specializing in the clinical treatment of individuals and families. Najwa also has postgraduate certification in advanced trauma treatment. Her experience...
If you feel discouraged about your relationship, life, or struggle with anxiety or past trauma, I am here to help. I am a licensed clinical counselor with over 10 yrs experience who meets the needs of individuals who may prefer teletherapy mental health services for the following reasons: Convenience Discretion Lack of therapeutic support near you Inability to find childcare Work/Life Balance Physical Limitation Personal Preference I recognize how navigating through lif...
College can be an incredibly stressful time. For many people, it is their first time living away from home and having to navigate the complexities of adult life for the first time. College students have so many varied responsibilities, and need to manage balancing classes, homework, extra curriculars, social life, sleep, and more! I specialize in anxiety disorders - ranging from typical life stresses, to generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorde...
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I believe everyone is capable of making positive changes and overcoming obstacles. I help people figure out what they need and where to begin to overcome the issues they face. Through various traditional and creative approaches to treatment, I collaborate with youth and adults to maximize their strengths and build skills to resolve and move beyond challenges. Because I also know how hard it is to share one’s thoughts and feelings with someone new, I strive to provide a supportive, judgment-free ...
Therapy for college, graduate students, and student athletes - social justice oriented. Queer and genderqueer affirmative. A a therapist I specialize in working with first generation college students, athletes, acculturation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and trauma. College is tough! I specialize in anxiety, imposter anxiety, perfectionism, sleep, and mood. Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out the future while managing life obligations and feel like no one understands you? Together...
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 have worked as a psychologist since 1994, serving adolescents, adults, couples and families, and provided supervision for other psychotherapists. I was a research faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in the Division of Mental Health; and at the University of Miami School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry where I served as the Clinical Director of the Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Substance Abuse from 1998-2003. I have experience in treating a ...
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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Have you or your loved one been recently diagnosed with a chronic disease? Do you feel frustrated with all the conflicting nutrition information that you hear? Eat more fruits and vegetable. Don’t eat those fruits and vegetables because they have too much starch? Afraid to eat because of digestive issues? Concerned about how to get healthy meals on the table without spending hours in the kitchen? Whether you are struggling, managing or trying to avoid chronic disease, our Registered Di...
I love working with students and specialize in life transitions and managing anxiety and depression. I also have a great deal of experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR. I have daytime and limited evening appointments available and am located within walking distance to the Bethesda metro. I also offer online/skype sessions through a secure platform....
Freedom is a heavy burden. The task of authoring our lives is a serious one, which cannot be meaningfully handed over to anyone else. In keeping with this belief, I work hard to respect the autonomy of the people I see in therapy. Rather than attempt to hand you solutions to problems in your life, I seek to understand with you as fully as possible the past and present factors that affect how you think, feel, and act. Understanding can be transformative. As we shine light on aspects of ourselves ...