As a therapist, I am here to listen without bias, ask the hard questions, and walk with you on your journey towards being your best you. Using a Feminist Therapy lens, I prioritize your expertise in your own life, and acknowledge your strengths and forms of oppression that affect you. I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems. My areas of interest are depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, sexual dysfunction, sex therapy, and life transitions. I have exper...
I have been working with college students, both traditional- and non-traditional-aged, for many years. I previously worked at the Student Health and Counseling Center at Goucher College and more recently, I worked at the UMBC Counseling Center as an Assistant Director and Training Director for doctoral psychology training programs. My goal is to assist students in identifying their strengths and effective coping patterns - and introduce healthy new ones - to help them with whatever issue or cha...
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...
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 ...
Dr. Lou has extensive experience providing psychological services to clients who have a trauma history, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse and other injurious events. Her approach focuses on what has happened to you not what is wrong with you. She has a Post-Doc in Psychological Trauma and training in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and Relationship Oriented Therapy. She offers individual and Case Consultation Groups for complex trauma therapists. More info available on my website: https:...
Space Between Counseling Services is proud to offer reduced fee individual sessions for adults {ages 18+} through our graduate level interns. All SBCS interns work closely with our Director of Operations, Noelle Benach, LCPC, and our practice founder, Susan Stork, LCPC, in order to provide quality mental health care services in addition to receiving required supervision. This is an ideal therapy setting for motivated individuals that can make space for weekly therapy. If you are intereste...
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...
I enjoy working with students and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems and stress. I accept individuals as they are with no judgement, and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach my students healthy coping mechanisms that they can use when facing life's challenges. Stress is inevitable, especially when juggling, school, work and family life, but once you have the tools needed to manage it effectively, life becomes more peaceful and easier to navigate...
I am a Licensed Social Worker – Clinical with extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and managing chronic illness. I brings a wealth of experience from my work in therapeutic foster care, school- based services, the prison system, community-based health and 10 yrs. of private practice. I employ an individualized approach to teach mental maintenance, empower change, and encourage clients to reach their full potential. I'm passionate about creating a supportive environment w...
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 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....
Success in psychotherapy is based on expectations and goals set forth in treatment, on the connection I make with you. I use evidence-based practices. It is not the absence of problems that concerns me, but more importantly, it is how we respond to them because life is full of problems. I am firmly committed to working closely with all clients helping them achieve long-lasting change… I believe strongly in the capacity for change, and I use a collaborative approach to reach short and long-ter...
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...
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 and welcome. I am glad you are searching for help and hope my profile can provide a little more information about myself and my practice. I am a counseling psychologist with a background in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other common mental health concerns and a specialty in LGBTQI issues. I treat adults, couples (Gottman Method), and children/families (specifically those seeking support with LGBTQI issues). I am also a JHU alum and appreciate the challenges that come with adju...
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I believe that given a safe environment, authentic connection, and the necessary tools, clients can integrate their pasts, create their futures, and live in the present moment. I utilize eclectic therapeutic techniques to best meet the needs and goals of my clients. In addition to traditional techniques, I also apply my training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. I believe that with a trusting and honest conne...
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...
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...