Ever feel like no one gets you? Not your parents, friends, acquaintances? You feel like you don't belong anywhere? School feels overwhelming and you don't have anyone in your family who can relate to you? You ever feel like you don't want to get out of bed for the day, you just want to lie there under the covers? Are you drinking more on the weekends so much so that you can not remember what you did the night before? Do your friends and family tell you that they are concerned about your drinkin...
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Life as a college student is supposed to be great, but at the end of the day it can really suck. Exams, studying, roommates, relationships, missing home - these are all things that can drive us crazy, not to mention any depression or anxiety that might have been hanging around before. And if you’re dealing with sexuality or gender identity issues, it can really feel difficult. If you’ve made it this far you’ve taken an awesome step towards figuring stuff out. It’s not easy to do, and therapy r...
I use a holistic mind-body approach to help my clients overcome overwhelm. Overwhelm can look like perfectionism, anxiety, depression, illness, pain, and more. Overwhelm causes the nervous system to stay in the fight-of-flight stress response. The mind-body, psychology, and coaching techniques I use help to unwind the nervous system from its chronic state of stress to help my clients live a happier, healthier life....
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...
A friend recently asked me how to find a therapist who would really fit for her sister. She wanted someone more extroverted than introverted, and realized that this isn't always the easiest thing to pick up from a blurb on the the interwebs. So what are some of those strange little tells that let a person know that they might be kindred spirits? I am here to help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and all the normal sorts of things that bring people to therapy in the first pla...
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...
How many times have you heard, “These are the best years of your life”? And who says this? [Hint: adults who went to college many years ago.] But if you ask a college student, there’s a good chance they will talk more about anxiety or depression than enjoying the best years of their life. According to the American College Health Association’s 2018 study, 63 percent of college students said they had “felt overwhelming anxiety” and more than 41 percent said they had felt so depressed that it wa...
Therapy is all about the relationship you have with your therapist. Shana specializes in working with trauma and its related disorders. Trauma shatters your world the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Shana bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for her clients. She creates a warm self-honoring environment that increases in the ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, challenges, anxieties, and fears. Shana's counse...
Dr. Graham helps you to find balance and fulfillment in your life. With over 20 years of experience Dr. Graham is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing at Brighter Hope Wellness Center. She treats people who are diagnosed with various disorders including autism spectrum disorders, behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety (including OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, hair-pulling), and depression. Dr. Graham works with parents to implement effective strategies for working with their child's specifi...
I have several years of experience doing telemental health an am currently offering full time online sessions in response to Covid 19. My hours are flexible in response to the crisis. When you come to see me as a client, you too, have a story to share, a need to be heard, and a space where you can reconnect with your inner resourcefulness. Your narrative is uncovered and cultivated, as together in therapy, we tackle together the stressors that arise from school, family, and social challenge...
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...
Welcome! I help teens and adults with all types of eating disorders, disordered eating, mood and anxiety issues, and life transitions. Given the world we live in, it can be hard sometimes to sort out "normal" attempts to be healthy and fit vs disordered patterns of eating, exercising or thoughts about food and weight. Your eating issues may have suddenly become problematic or they may have been around "forever". Either way, you deserve to get help to bring balance and flexibility back into your ...
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...
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....
If you struggle with binge eating, overeating or emotional eating, or you have struggled to lose weight in a realistic and sustainable way, I can help. If you find yourself thinking about your food, your body or your weight for most of the day or you feel anxious about not being able to lose weight, then reach out for help. My team has a combined 20+ years of experience working with these types of concerns. Let us help. Reach out today....
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 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 ...
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...