My name is Tavajah Hunter, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns. I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings with individuals from all walks of life, helping people of all ages manage issues like anxiety, anger, stress, and life transitions. I value building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients and strive to make each session a space for open, nonjudgm...
Life's challenges can often feel overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues or career related stress, I'm here to support you. My therapeutic style is compassionate yet direct and I take a non-judgmental approach in working with clients. With a background in trauma-informed yoga, I incorporate mindfulness and body awareness into sessions. My practice, Heart Root Counseling, offers individual talk therapy, trauma focused therapy and nature-based thera...
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College is supposed to be one of the most exciting times of your life — but let’s be honest, it can also be one of the most overwhelming! Between academic pressure, social expectations, major life transitions, and grieving losses - whether that’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a sense of identity, or simply the life you thought you’d have — it can feel like too much to carry on your own. I’m Megan York, a licensed mental health counselor and grief counselor with nearly 15 years expe...
I help college students, graduate students, and university faculty manage stress, cope with painful emotions, and navigate school, work, and relationships. Higher education offers a huge opportunity for growth and self-discovery, but it also presents unique stressors and challenges. In addition to treating anxiety and depression, I work regularly with issues of perfectionism, peer comparison, academic pressure, and burnout. I also help clients build healthy friendships and partnerships, explore ...
I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and school stress. I spent more than two years working at Cornell's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), which provided me with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of their mental health system, along with the pressures that one can face at college in regard to competition, academic stress, and building social connection. Being from upstate NY, I also understand some of the isolative parts of the experience, and adj...
Melanie is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York and holds a Master’s in Social Work degree from Stony Brook University. In her practice, she specializes in treating children, teenagers, and adults experiencing chronic illness and pain (ex: autoimmune disorders, arthritis, and GI disorders), depression, anxiety, disordered eating, weight loss difficulty, athletic performance/sports issues, perfectionism, relationship & peer issues, trauma, life transitions, and more. Melan...
I provide highly specialized, action-oriented, individualized psychological treatment based on your goals and challenges. I maintain a small caseload so I can provide the highest quality evidence-based treatment within the framework of a client-centered and recovery-oriented approach. I specialize in treating: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and serious mental health challenges. I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center withi...
Psychotherapy can be a transformative experience that helps you explore your inner world. My approach allows us to explore the parts of yourself that remain hidden, difficult to understand, slow to change, and, frankly, stuck. In an affirming and non-judgmental environment, I will guide you through a deep introspection of your thoughts and emotions to enhance your awareness and insight into yourself, your patterns, tendencies, strengths, stuck points, and areas for growth. My approach integra...
Nancy McWilliams once wrote, “Not getting it right, making mistakes, and wishing we had the courage to do it differently is not an indication of an underlying pathology or disease. It is the human condition.” This is a belief I hold at the heart of my therapeutic work. I see therapy as a space where all emotions and new interpersonal experiences are allowed to unfold—where people can start to free themselves from the weight of their past and the grip of their fixed narratives and complex feeling...
Our therapists range from interns to fully licensed but all deliver the same compassionate, trauma-informed counseling and integrative experiential therapy for deep healing. Our clients and counselors identify as BIPOC, immigrants, multilingual, and LGBTQIA+, gender diverse and neurodivergent. We support client experiencing a range of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, Intimacy and Vulnerability, Self Esteem, Stress, Childhood Neglect....
Welcome! Starting therapy is a big step. I understand how overwhelming it can be to experience anxiety, stress, or intrusive thoughts. It takes courage to seek help, and I am so glad you are here! Therapy is most effective when it is tailored to you and uses research-backed treatment. I use evidence-based methods, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These therapies are supported to alleviate symptoms a...
Are you looking to improve your quality of life? Are you hoping to feel more at ease? I am here to help. I am passionate about helping others enhance their quality of life. Finding the right therapist can be challenging. Determining the support you are hoping for is essential. I am Dede Kott, a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in treating trauma and related stressors with older teens and adults in managing life with/after trauma and loss, navigating anxiety and depression. I...
What was your path to becoming a mental health provider? Having experienced the challenges associated with health issues and the limited access to care I experienced, I seek to create an equitable, safe space for all searching for support. What should someone know about working with you? I find that humor has its place in a quality therapeutic relationship-I want to hear about your interests, your moments of levity, and things that make you laugh-not just challenges. How do you continue ...
Feeling burnt out, anxious, or stuck in patterns that just won’t let up? Maybe you’re constantly putting pressure on yourself to do it all and do it perfectly. Or maybe past experiences, stress, or anxiety are making it hard to enjoy college the way you hoped. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work with college students navigating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, identity shifts, and the pressure to succeed—especially athletes, pre-health students, and anyone juggling high expect...
Hi, I'm Vilija (Vi lee uh). It takes courage even to begin looking for a therapist. The clients I work with are often thoughtful, capable people who also feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns they’re ready to shift. Some are carrying the weight of past experiences, others are navigating relationship challenges or questioning their sense of identity. They share a desire for real insight, healing, and change. I support adults through anxiety, trauma, OCD, and relational stress. Drawin...
I'm dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic space for exploration and growth. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I support clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and life transitions. My extensive experience in (and passion for) working with trauma and personality disorders allows me to guide individuals towards developing effective coping skills and strategies, empowering them to live full lives with meaningful relationships. I have a special passion for...
I am here to offer services to clients that face various challenges at this time in their lives. I work with clients for them to better understand their behavior. We then work on practical strategies to overcome personal struggles and to build new behavior patters....
Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning for a broad range of neuropsychological concerns, including but not limited to ADHD, autism, learning disorder, and/or other psychiatric conditions. Neuropsychological testing uses research-based tools and procedures to assist in determining the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or personality variables that contribute to an individual’s functioning. Psychological evaluation is often used to assist in clarifying the underlying variables or diag...
Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) provides high-quality outpatient mental health services—both in-person and via telehealth—to children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families across the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. Our name reflects our philosophy: collaboration is at the heart of healing. Our multidisciplinary team of skilled and compassionate mental health professionals works closely together to support clients in achieving emotional wellness. Through regular team collabor...