Hello, I'm Nakia. How we respond or react to people, places, or things both personally and professionally can often be traced back to our pastâpast hurts, past experiences, past trauma, and more. These are indicators of whether we are merely surviving or truly thriving. The unhealed parts of our past impact our ability to respond while thriving, causing us to react in order to survive. How are your unhealed parts showing up? In 2018, I graduated with a Master of Social Work degree conce...
Hello, I'm Cedric, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Texas, Minnesota, and Connecticut, and I'm also a Maryland Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including young children, preteens, adolescents, college students, adults, families, couples, and at-risk males. My goal is to empower you to achieve yo...
You're living in survival mode - and you're over it. You are overwhelmed and anxious about work, family, or relationship stress, your mood is all over the place, and your health is suffering for it. And on top of all this - you feel really alone. If this sounds like you - I assure you, you are not alone. This is what chronic stress does to us, and it is all too common. I've been there, and I know the way out. I can help you with powerful techniques to reduce the impacts of chronic stress on the ...
Hello, I'm Aimee. I believe we are all works in progress, and seeking therapy is a brave choice to help better carry your load and further your journey. I visualize therapy as a collaborative journey we take together. In our first appointment, I will get to know the roads you have taken and what has guided you along your way. We will identify what is working and what is not, then work together to establish your goals for treatment. Growth can be uncomfortable at times, and you may be challenged ...
Hello, I'm Ivy. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed-certified social worker in Maryland and Delaware, I've had the privilege of working in various settings such as private practice, community mental health, hospitals, and schools. My journey has allowed me to learn and apply a wide range of therapeutic approaches, which I tailor to meet the unique needs of each client I work with. Throughout my career, I've supported individuals from children to the elderly, addressing issues l...
Hello, I'm Karey. With over 17 years of experience in the field, I've developed a deep understanding of child development and a keen sensitivity to the needs of families with children. My journey in mental health has allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique stories and challenges. I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and anger management concerns. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with people on the Auti...
I am a board-certified psychiatrist from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I use a patient-focused approach to provide individualized care to improve the patient's quality of life. I have experience managing medications for major psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorder. Additionally, I support patients undergoing previous or current traumatic experiences or significant life transitions. I did my psychiatry residency at ...
I have worked with adults and older adolescents for over 20 years. I specialize in Mood Disorders, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, and Grief/Bereavement. My experience has been in private practice, co-occurring disorders outpatient mental health clinic, crisis response, and emergency room evaluations. I utilize Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. I believe that there is no "one size fits all therapy" and I need to have many tools in my ...
Hi, I'm Tiyahna. Cognitive distortions, or intrusive thoughts, are often the root of much of our emotional turmoil. How many times have you struggled with setting a boundary or assumed the worst before it even happened? Whether it's school, work, family, or romantic relationships, we can formulate a path together to help you feel better about any concern you might have. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I help clients change unhealthy t...
The Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy holds a fundamental belief in the curative power of relationship. We understand that most suffering emerges out of relationships and, in turn, causes suffering that manifests in relationships. It follows that relationships hold the key to understanding, healing from, and transforming suffering, and that therapeutic work done in this method allows for both internal liberation and an opportunity for new thriving within relationships....
Hello, I'm Jarvia. "A great beginning is sometimes at the point of what you thought would be the end of everything." â Dodinsky. With forty years of experience in the counseling profession and several decades more of life, I've come to see how the most difficult times can lead to positive and amazing transformations. "For just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." â Author Unknown. My desire is to support you during these struggles and help you become the b...
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I enjoy assisting people in developing insight and practical strategies to improve the quality of their relationship with themselves and with those that they spend the majority of their time with. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and can adapt my methods to meet many needs. I provide other professionals supervision and training to enhance client care. I am equipped to address trauma, loss, anxiety, and depression. I have raised a family of my own, lived in ...
Hello, I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty-three years of experience providing treatment to adults, couples, children, and groups. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of helping individuals navigate a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, marital problems, work issues, grief, abuse and neglect, and adjustments to life events. My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that we start where you are. Establishing a positive working relationship i...
Hello, I'm Katina. From a very young age, I discovered the benefits of mindfulness-based meditation practices. These practices have helped me overcome anxiety, depression, abuse, paralysis, and recovery. After graduating college, I discovered the wonderful world of social work. This path helped fuel my passion for helping others recover from their challenges. I discovered that there was not a one-size-fits-all when working with my clients. With over 25 years of intentional learning about the min...
Hello, I'm Ayana. Exhale. You BELONG here! Are you at a crossroads in your life, questioning your identity, or seeking ways to cope with life's challenges? Ready to embark on a transformative journey? The path to self-discovery is a continuous process that requires time, effort, and dedication. Taking the step to seek therapy is the first stride towards becoming your best self. Welcome to Emerald Essence Therapy, where I am committed to guiding you through life armed with the essential to...
Hello, I'm Martha, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges. My journey in mental health has allowed me to work with a diverse range of clients, including military members and their families, a population that holds a special place in my heart due to their unique culture and challenges. This work has been incredibly rewarding and has deepened my understanding of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. ...
Hi, I'm Jeffrey. If you're reading this, you're probably wondering how you got here and asking yourself why you can't focus or why you're always worried. You might be going through the past months, years, or even your childhood, trying to piece together what incident may have occurred that brought you to this point. Worse, you may know exactly what incident occurred, and yet that insight provides you with nothing but more regret and remorse because you can't move on. You're probably searc...
I specialize in working with young adults navigating anxiety/depression, grief, family of origin issues, relationship stress, trauma (old and new) and self confidence concerns. I am certified in Mental Health Integrative Practices and lean towards the most holistic, natural methods of healing and wellness. I tailor my approach to each individuals' needs and consider the entire person (mind, body, spirit, energy, etc.). Every person has the incredible ability to change, grow, and heal and so...
I am a licensed counselor. I have enjoyed being a counselor for many years after attending the University of Maryland, College Park (BS) and Loyola University Maryland for my Counseling Psychology master's degree and licensing. I often use Rogerian and Solution Focused Brief Therapy techniques when working with clients. I currently work with people who are dealing with stressful work conditions (nurses, teachers, correctional officers, police, software engineers, and my counselor/social work pee...