No one gets through life without some degree of pain and suffering. Whether you are dealing with life long issues, or have suddenly found yourself struggling, you will find I provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing therapeutic setting where we can work together to help you resolve problems, gain insight, learn skills, and make changes for the better. My background includes therapy work at the Intensive Outpatient Program for adults in crisis at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in the Commu...
It can be difficult to mange a busy schedule and still find time to make it into the office to see your therapist. Many obligations seem to get in the way when it comes to making time out for our mental health. Examples may include work, school, children, family, extracurricular activities and so on. Teletherapy offer the freedom and flexibility many of us need to make therapy more accessible. My private psychotherapy practice does just that by offering Teletherapy to Maryland residents ages 18+...
My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with college students, adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of resilience and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be supported throughout the therapy process. I have worked with the adolescent population within the school ...
We recognize that the strongest predictor of successful outcomes for clients is a strong, open and trusting relationship. To that end, our goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment in which clients feel safe to explore life struggles and grow in their capacity to address them by being mindful and flexible. We believe in collaborating with our clients to provide a space for active change both in perspective and action. Therefore, we set goals with clients early on and then teach s...
Life inevitably challenges our ability to stay balanced and centered throughout our day to day existence. Working with a psychologist can offer the breathing room needed to help make sense of our circumstances. The process of therapy and the journey of self-discovery in a supportive environment can help untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns that seem to be keeping you stuck. Whether you have feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, or a challenging life t...
College is an exciting and unique period in a person's life. While college is often a positive experience, it's also common for college students to experience high levels of stress and mental health difficulties. I enjoy working with college students struggling with a variety of concerns, including eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and difficulty adjusting to college. Additionally, I'm trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for folks who have survived a traumatic event. As a queer J...
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Whether you are looking for a space to unload and process, find new tools to navigate life, set and reach new goals (or recommit to previous ones), explore your identity, work through stress and trauma, improve your relationships, boundaries, and communication (including with yourself), or are finally ready to honor all the parts of you (and let go of those burdens which are not yours to carry), I am here to support you in the process. I hope to challenge you to uncover and project your authenti...
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...
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We understand the weight of uncertainty and change can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression. If you've experienced this, we would love to assist you in navigating your personal journey. We believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and grow, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through a collaborative and individualized approach, we will work together to develop practical strategies and...
Compassionate care for adolescents and adults. OIP offers traditional medication management, alternative medicine, IEP/504 advocacy, as well as behavioral, relational, and supportive therapy. In-person or online for your convenience with weekend and evening availability. Mariel Otter, DNP, CRNP-PMH has 13 years of Baltimore-based psychiatric experience. She is an alumna of Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland with clinical training from renowned psychiatrists including Dr. Scott A...
Strong Connections Therapy is a group of multiple independent psychologists and therapists providing therapy services to children, teens, young/transitioning adults, and adults. As a group, we strongly believe in fostering a safe environment for clients of all different backgrounds/ intersectionalities and work hard to customize each client’s support plan. The services we currently offer are both individual and family therapy sessions. Therapy session fees are dependent upon each individual p...
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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 ...
I provide individual talk therapy using my secure zoom business account. All services are provided using telehealth at this time. I enjoy being supportive while helping you navigate life stressors and when possible adjust to healthy changes or coping strategies...
Developing a meaningful therapeutic connection is the foundation for learning how to improve one's quality of life, develop healthy and fulfilling relationships, and cope more effectively with life stressors. Through the therapeutic relationship, we will work together to identify underlying patterns of behaving, relating, and experiencing that may be contributing to conflict in your life. I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates aspects of Relational Psychodynamic Theory, Attachmen...
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD. Known for my compassionate, patient-centered approach to mental health care, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, accurate diagnoses, and individualized psychopharmacological and therapeutic interventions for individuals across the lifespan. With a strong commitment to holistic care, I consider the biologica...
*CURRENTLY PROVIDING TELEHEALTH TREATMENT -- I maintain two paid telehealth platforms and several ISPs in order to try and provide better connectivity.* I take a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body, and spirit. I believe it's important to integrate life meaning into counseling. I respect all faith backgrounds (including none), work within personal belief frameworks, and have appreciation for alternative paths as well as mainstream religions. I'll work with you to set goals and the ...