Lesbian Therapists in Crownsville, MD

My work is focused on helping people find and develop their intrinsic resiliency as they move through the many challenges in life. Reaching out for help is not easy and taking that first courageous step is worth celebrating. I would describe my style as warm, supportive, and hopeful. I have experience working with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, self-harming behaviors, and trauma. I have training in positive psychology, mindfulness-based therapy, CBT, and DBT. I am offering virtual supervision for LGPCs in Maryland who are pursuing their LCPC, as well as direct therapy.

I have experience treating Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and Dual Diagnosis. I have a special interest in working with new moms and dads. I am collaborative and gentle in my approach to work with clients. I believe that you are the expert on you and that my role is to serve as a guide in facilitating change in your life. I have helped clients increase self-awareness, enhance their coping skills, develop more intimate relationships, and live more full filling lives. Please note that I only work with adults.

I work with children, teenagers and adults who present with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal issues. My use of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytic Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, and Art Therapy helps clients become more aware of their strengths, motives, and goals. My ideal client is motivated to better themselves to achieve relaxation and happiness. My role as a clinician is to further understand human behavior to help others deepen their own personal insight.

If you are reading my profile, you have already taken a courageous step toward healing. I believe identifying a therapist for your adolescent, or yourself can be a time- consuming and daunting process. I have immediate openings for new clients. I help those struggling with co-occurring disorders; specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction counseling. Each client is unique, so I use a varied approach.

Taking the first step to a better you, or even a better relationship, is challenging- yet exciting! I have a deep desire to guide my clients to achieve their goals and ultimately improve their overall life satisfaction. I provide an environment where I seek to inspire my clients to learn, explore and grow throughout our therapy sessions. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Clinical Supervisor with experience treating a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety and mood disorders, couples therapy and grief.

If you are feeling stuck in a cycle of unhealthy thought patterns, plagued by the stress of strained relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by a change in your life, I would love to help you begin to increase your ability to cope and adapt to all that life has thrown at you. I genuinely enjoy building a trusting and friendly relationship with my clients. Our work together may look like taking time to process feelings, confronting difficult issues, and learning new, productive ways of handling life's many curveballs. The power of taking time for yourself and feeling heard by another person is often underestimated.

I have over 10 years of experience in the field of clinical social work and mental health. My experience in this field taught me that the best way to help a person make positive changes in their life is to provide them with a safe and compassionate space where anything can be discussed, challenges can be addressed, and new strengths discovered. I am also passionate about overall wellness, and believe that nutrition, exercise, and sleep play an important role in mental health. My work with my clients focuses on empathy, education and information, and working together to find the solutions that work for you.

I can see your strength, even when you cannot. I use my education and experience in psychology to lead you to discover your most authentic self. I believe that we all develop patterns of behaviors due to our life circumstances that can be both positive and negative. By examining these patterns in behavior and thought and how they serve us, one can make changes to improve life. I am an action-oriented therapist who believes therapy should not end as soon as you leave the office. I will often give techniques to practice or topics for further reflection.

It’s not always easy to find someone who understands and listens to you. The first step in therapy is finding someone you can trust with your scariest thoughts and emotions. With support and empathy, we can help you learn new ways to manage your symptoms, relationships or situations that work for you.

Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.

My years of experience and training have taught me the importance of good listening. By learning who you are and what you want in your life, I am best able to help you restore or enhance the quality of life you seek. I limit my practice to adults in individual therapy or relationship counseling. While there is no magic in therapy, there is an opportunity to feel better now, avoid future emotional pitfalls and be better able to deal with those that cannot be avoided. As a compassionate and experienced professional, I look forward to assisting you.

You're here because you've tried talking to friends and family; you've tried self-help books and podcasts; you've tried meditation and exercise…you’ve maybe even tried therapy before. You've tried to do it alone. And yet, here you are still struggling with anxiety or your mood; struggling with your relationships; struggling as a parent; struggling in your profession, your sport or your craft. Your worries don’t stop, you imagine the worst, somehow you never feel good enough no matter what you accomplish. You are not alone! More importantly, it’s not your fault! I have been there as have all of my clients.

Have you or your teen been struggling with anxious thoughts, school pressures, or your identity? Is it sometimes a struggle to get out of bed? These problems can be overwhelming to handle, and I am proud of you for taking the first steps towards healing. I am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space. I specialize in working with children (9+), teens, and young adults. If you are someone who is ready to explore their journey of self-discovery, I would love to walk alongside you as you grow.

I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.

You have probably tried therapy before, but you're still hurting. You still feel stuck. I work differently than traditional therapists - using Evidence Based Psychotherapies - treatments proven to work by research. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are based in brain science. We can retrain your brain. We can work to build new coping skills and a different approach to emotional pain. Research shows these therapies work to help people like you feel more calm and connected to their lives. You can feel better. You can live better!

When you or a loved one is struggling it can be hard to know where to start in bringing about positive change. It may seem like the strategies you are using to make things better just aren’t working, which can lead to feeling stuck, hopeless and uncertain. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and safe space to work together on better understanding how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors interact, with the goal being to find strategies and solutions that help you to live a life consistent with your values. Specializing in eating disorders and co-occurring disorders, I particularly enjoy working with young adults.