Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Abingdon, MD

I am a board certified therapist with a holistic approach to therapy. As such, I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, shame, irritability, OCD, infidelity, smoking cessation or post divorce. With the strong multicultural component in my training I also offer immigration evaluations, counseling for expats, youtubers and digital nomads. You are here because you hurt. I am here to make you heard and understood.

My therapeutic philosophy is strength-based and person-centered. My role as a healing facilitator is to help clients identify and use their strengths to foster resiliency while promoting psychoeducation and offer eclectic coping skills for a various mental health challenges.

Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Let's face it- life can be hard. We are often faced with challenges that are outside of our control. Together we will identify factors within your control and discuss ways to make positive changes in your life. Using a strength-based solution-focused approach, we will strive for personal growth and healing. Concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) will likely be incorporated into treatment to help modify your unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.

Do you feel lost or stuck in your life? Stress, trauma and uncertainty can make life seem like an overwhelming, uphill battle. It takes courage to ask for help and seek support. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship with my clients that provides safety, reassurance, and guidance as we navigate a path towards personal growth and wellness. I am committed to listening, validating and being attuned to my client's needs. I invite my clients to explore old patterns of existing in order to propel themselves on their journey to healing.

You will find me a highly enthusiastic therapist with experience working with individuals and families with various backgrounds and concerns. Examples of issues that I have helped others address include balancing work life and personal life, stressors of coping with a chronic illness, survivors of trauma and those who may struggle with loneliness, life challenges and disappointments. I am passionate about caring for people and assisting them in achieving a state of well being, and would welcome the opportunity to help you make your way forward to reach your desired goals.

Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.

Whitesell and Associates, Inc are dedicated to serving the mental health needs of our community. We are here to facilitate insight, increased coping tools and therapeutic support. Give our office a call!

Are you struggling emotionally? Dealing with a life event wondering how you’re going to make it through? Maybe you just don’t feel like yourself anymore. Well I would love to help you grow! My approach to counseling is recognizing that individuals are more than their mental health. We are all physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental beings, with varying levels of needs.

As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.

The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.

Paul McClellan, LCSW-C completed his Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Chicago in 2015, and he has over 4 years of clinical experience in one on one counseling, family work, and group therapy. His primary focus is providing honest and authentic communication with clients, and being a resource for active listening and problem solving. He enjoys working with adults, children, and families.

Jermaine is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with over 15 years of experience working with adults, children and families who have a variety of backgrounds and mental health concerns. His experience includes working with individuals with anger management, substance use, family conflict, relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. Jermaine received his Masters Degree from Delaware State University and plans to pursue his doctorate degree in the near future. Jermaine uses a client-centered approach to develop unique strategies and solutions that work best for the client.

Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.

Has life been feeling more difficult lately? Are all of your go-to self help efforts falling short, leaving you feeling stuck, helpless or defeated? Let’s figure this out together. It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional steps towards healing and getting “unstuck”. I recognize the importance of taking time to learn about your unique life experiences and relationship stories. As well as to collaborate with you to reach your relationship or personal goals for therapy. Together we create an individualized therapy plan with practical skills and realistic strategies that you can adapt to your daily life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who serves primarily young adults, adults, and seniors. I work with a variety of theoretical orientations including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, mindfulness based strategies, and trauma informed skills to include being certified in EMDR. This allows the person who walks through my door to know that we have options on how to proceed in our work together. I offer an abundance of psychoeducation, make many recommendations, and can create more structure in session if it’s of service to the client.