Hello! I'm Kristen Custer - I currently have openings at Custer Therapy for young adults interested in individual therapy. If you are looking for relief from overwhelming anxiety or desire the ability to tame anxiety impacting your life, then you are in the right place! I am a therapist passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and related issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, depressive disorders, transitional life stress, and interpersonal problems. Anxiety can be i...
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...
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 ...
I listen closely to each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal by utilizing the wisdom of their mind, body, and soul. My approach is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate inner resources he/she can use to heal, grow, thrive, and fully connect with their soul to become the whole person that they are meant to be. My service is the work of the soul. My work and approach are characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaborative exploration, and a re...
I’ve spent my career working with children, adolescents and families who are struggling to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulties with transitions, emotional regulation issues and interpersonal conflict primarily in school settings. I use a variety of treatment approaches such as CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Family Systems. I enjoy integrating creativity and play into my work with younger clients. I strive to listen, reflect and to help...
Wise Mind, LLC is a good fit for clients that a dealing with anxiety and/or depression issues. We utilize cognitive and behavioral approaches to treatment. These approaches aim to challenge negative thinking and develop new and healthier insights and perspectives. Cognitive behavioral approaches are most appropriate for clients that are able to be consistent with appointments; open to completing assignments outside of therapy sessions; willing to be actively involved in developing treatment/acti...
Hello! I'm Nathalie, a licensed therapist with a holistic health background. Feeling stressed or anxious? Are your mental health challenges getting the best of you? I’m here to help, you don’t have to do this alone. I’m an experienced clinician with a lot of tools to share and support to offer. My focus on mindfulness, coping skills, and relationship issues will help you with whatever you are struggling with. I look forward to connecting!...
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...
I am committed to providing quality mental health services that promote positive change through collaboration, compassion, reflection, and direction. I like to help patients explore and carve innovative changes and opportunities in one's life. Through the provision of confidential psychotherapy that integrates sensitivity and warmth, I integrate the latest approaches on how lasting improvements in overall wellbeing and our relationships with others can be achieved. I realize that patient needs a...
When clients first come to see me, many mention previous negative experiences with psychotherapy. Complaints often are about therapists being “unresponsive,” “too clinical,” or even “silent.” People come looking for a connection—a relationship in which they can feel safe to be vulnerable, to speak difficult truth, to reveal pain, and to find possibilities. I believe that this solid connection between therapist and client is a prerequisite for significant healing and growth in any therapy process...
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...
If you feel your life is in chaos, in transition, or are in need of support, the therapy team at Brighter Future Counseling Services are here to help you move toward stability and calm. We work with children, teens, adults, and couples to help discover hidden strengths that provide a solid foundation for healing emotional wounds. If you or anyone in your family are suffering from a mood disorder, anxiety, gender dysphoria or marital issues, give us a call today! If you're looking for extra su...
Often clients come to me after having negative experiences in therapy in which they have felt either judged or misunderstood or it’s their first time calling a therapist and they hold a lot of anxiety about the process. I provide a counseling environment where clients feel heard, valued, and truly accepted. I believe that a client's own unique strengths and insight, along with my guidance, can provide the tools needed to achieve personal goals and help clients BECOME who they want to be....
JSM Therapeutic Options is a mental health practice in Baltimore County,Md. Our practice has provided mental health services to individuals and families since 2014. JSM offers an eclectic approach with therapeutic practices in a nurturing, healing and learning environment. Our team aims to empower individuals and families (14+) who struggle with symptoms of anxiety/depression, stress, grief ,trauma ,generational trauma and ADHD by providing access to evidence based treatment. We believe that a ...
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...
At the Baltimore Annapolis Center for Integrative Healing, our therapists specialize in relational, compassionate attachment and trauma focused psychotherapy using EMDR and Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT mindfulness, expressive arts, movement, and other mind/body approaches. We also offer parent coaching and trauma sensitive massage. We help with anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, identity issues, relationships, body image, perfect...
I have personally lived through the trials and tribulations as well as the joys and fun in being a college student, a graduate student, married, divorced, remarried, losing close friends and family, and with all of these life experiences, offer to you a dedicated support source to get you where you want to be. It will be my privilege to accompany you in whatever goals you set....
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