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 ...
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...
I'm Kris. I enjoy serving clients ages 14-65. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that clients have all the wisdom and capacity to heal after traumatic experiences. With the right help, we can all tap into the power of recovery - we are our own best healer and we heal in relationship to others - not in isolation. I am formally trained in Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), DBT, IFS, and Nature-informed therapy (NIT). I received my B.A. in Legal Studies with a cert...
AT Mirror Mental Health, it is our mission to get you back on course when life has taken you on a detour that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or at a loss. GOALS FOR THE PATIENT We seek to remove the social stigma of therapy. Exploring our therapy practice simply indicates that life has gotten tough, you are struggling and you have recognized that you deserve to put your needs first...
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...
Finding a therapist that fits can be an answer to helping you build Independence, learning how to take good care of yourself, make better or more healthy choices, and help you to perceive possibilities that previously seemed out of reach. I have worked with young adults, individuals, and families using an eclectic approach utilizing CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational interviewing-tailored to the unique needs of each new client. I have over 13 years of experience in a variety of settings and wit...
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...
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...
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...
Hello! I specialize in helping people manage their emotions like anxiety, depression and anger and become more interpersonally effective. I also treat ADHD and social anxiety. I can help you improve your relationships and deal with stressful situations more easily. When we work together you will begin to see how you can let go of behaviors that aren't really working for you. There are new skills you can use to help you get where you want to go. Sometimes it's just figuring out what you really...
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Remove the barriers to achieving your goals! I specialize in social anxiety, OCD, self-image, relationships, transitions, and goal actualization. To achieve a deeper understanding, my approach is integrative, utilizing CBT along with more in-depth work. Over the years, I have helped many students work through countless issues and achieve once elusive goals. I keep an evening schedule convenient to students in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Come in for a brief consult at no charge an...
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 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...
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Do you feel like your feelings are holding you back; stopping you from being the person you were before? Have you been trying hard to stop thinking negatively about yourself but you just do it anyway? I know how that can be: the self-defeating thoughts, perceptions of "I am not good enough" flowing constantly in your head, the feelings of guilt and unworthiness. These thoughts and feelings can be terrifying. With integrated approaches, it's time to let go of feeling stuck and trapped in them I ...
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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...