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...
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...
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....
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I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), an International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) one of a limited number of professionals nationwide to achieve these distinctions after completing a rigorous set of criteria for the evaluation of education, training, knowledge and experience. I have extensive clinical experience and training with a speciality in the treatment of Eating Disorders. My scope of pra...
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 help dedicated young people learn to loosen the hold of intense thoughts and anxieties to feel empowered and competent in what they do. It’s hard to get things done because of thoughts and worries that hold you back even though you know you want to let them go. And even when you do accomplish your tasks efficiently the inner toll it takes feels much greater than the task itself. Sometimes the physical toll of all this mental baggage is apparent and you feel it in your body. With dedication pra...
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...
PLEASE NOTE: TELETHERAPY SESSIONS ONLY! Melanie works from a relational, psychodynamic, feminist and compassion-based approach to therapy. She has experience with various mindfulness modalities. Melanie provides specialized work in evaluations and referrals for gender affirming medical treatments and surgeries. She takes an individualized approach to treatment and supports clients in their work towards reaching their personal goals. Melanie has experience working in mental health and communit...
Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington has a team of clinicians that can work with nearly any issue. Our clinicians are client-centered and will tailor treatment based upon the specific needs of the person sitting with us, rather than using a "one-size fits all" template. Clinicians are warm and compassionate and understand the joys and difficulties of college life. Often times, college students wrestle with anxiety as they can feel pressure both internally as well as from the outside. Ou...
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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Are stress and anxiety are getting in the way of the life you want to lead? Do you feel tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in your head much of the time? Maybe you struggle with physical symptoms like headaches, insomnia, and digestive problems. But you don't have to live like this forever! The right treatment can help you move beyond the fear and worry that is holding you back. In therapy, I can help you understand how anxiety hijacks your brain and body and how you can stop it from getting the uppe...
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...
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...
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...
Are we a fit? Are you in college and finding it difficult to adjust? Are you an adult finding that life is flat or not able to find your passion? Are you feeling angry, sad, anxious and/or numb? Those feeling and so meant more are ranking super high in our current environment. COVID-19 has chanced or normal. A few people are thriving and most of us are doing our best to stay afloat and tread water. Sometimes that easier said than done. I’m here to help! Jennifer Buerger’s specialty is working...
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