Domestic Abuse Therapists in Annapolis, MD

Kendra Jackson-Ralph is a licensed professional counselor in DC, MD, and VA. She is also a practicing AASECT certified Sex Therapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition, for years she began advocating against domestic violence with survivors and treating the batterers for change within intimate relationships. Mrs. Ralph works with individuals and couples to address mental health issues; in addition, to rebuild and improve what's missing in the intimate relationship. Do you need to rebuild trust or communication in your relationship, create a satisfying sexual connection or decrease sexual dysfunctions?

Stress, life changes, health, parenting and educational & career challenges are all a part of everyday life. However, sometimes these factors can pile up and tip the balance of our mental health and wellbeing. If you recognize these sentiments, I can help you navigate through these difficult times and come out a stronger, more resilient individual. My counseling is structured in a compassionate, collaborative and safe way so clients will achieve deeper understanding and control in their lives.

My approach to treatment begins at a basic level. I create a warm, safe environment where you can explore your personal goals and concerns. Together we will discover what keeps you from achieving healthy relationships, personal growth, and well-being. Treatment is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client.

I work primarily with adults, using telehealth, M-Th 8:15am-4:30pm (last appt at 3:30pm). I see a variety of mental health issues, from adjustment (life transitions/stresses) to serious mental health conditions. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy, with some trauma therapy depending on the client needs. My goal for therapy is to be both an empathetic listener providing the supportive therapy and emotional validation clients all need while also providing necessary diagnosis/treatment planning, psychoeducation and skills building necessary for the client to feel happier and lead a fuller life.

My main focus, developed over many years in public and in private practice, is help people to understand themselves better, leading towards growth and change, in their self-determined direction, to improve the quality of their lives. I try to think in terms of person-in-environment, which is a systems approach and it involves both the modalities of individual and family therapy. Healing relationships is an area of great interest to me. Ten years of practice in the realm of hypnotherapy has shown me the amazing power of the mind to bring about great change in even a limited number of sessions.

Hi! Yeah! Spring is here. If you are still feeling like you need to discuss somethings, absolutely call. I am still available for therapy. I have been in practice for 17 years now, so there is not a lot I have NOT heard. But, you could try to surprise me :) Call me at the number below, Ty. Dr. Kesler (301)399-4696

Are you struggling to get back on your feet after a major life setback? Is trauma or abuse from your past affecting your day-to-day life, or do feel like you are coming up against the same obstacles over and over again that are keeping you from living your life fully? Together we can work to help you make meaningful, long-term changes in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment.

As an Art Therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in treating female survivors of relational trauma; including Domestic Violence, sexual, and Narcissistic abuse. Have you been the victim of relational trauma, either by a caregiver or a partner? This type of trauma can cause significant damage to the "self." Learning to love and trust yourself again is possible. Your authentic "self" is waiting to be re-born. Learn to embrace your trauma, heal, and discover your unique voice and purpose. No artistic ability is required, just a willingness to engage in the creative process, and explore your spirituality.

During my 30 years in the social work profession I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure. Licensed in: MD/VA/FL.

You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning and understanding.

For All Seasons is the only non-profit Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center serving the five counties of Maryland’s Mid Shore. For All Seasons behavioral health team includes trauma-certified therapists and psychiatrists who collaborate with other community partners and health professionals in order to provide the highest quality care. Services include individual and group therapy, general, child and adolescent therapy, marriage and couples’ counseling, grief counseling, school-based mental health therapy, urgent care services, rape crisis response, rape crisis counseling and support, 24-Hour English and Spanish Hotlines, and education and outreach programming. Therapists use interpreters to provide services to Spanish speaking individuals and families.

Whether you are facing trauma, stress, and adversity, or seeking help with personal growth, your mental health is your strongest ally in moving forward. Through creating a supportive and understanding therapeutic environment, I will help you face the challenges that you are experiencing, identify clear and attainable goals for yourself, and improve your life and relationships with others. I have worked extensively in the field of trauma, complex trauma, and moral injury, and am trained in several evidence-based treatment modalities, which I incorporate in my practice as needed.

Welcome, I’m Ann. I specialize in working with women, focusing on helping each of my patients in a truly unique and person centered manner. My goal is to focus on helping you build foundational tools to meet your goals of a healthier, mentally well, and balanced life. Whether those needs are working through past or recent trauma, support through a challenging life transition, developing ADHD management skills, identifying and implementing support for depression or anxiety, I will help you create the necessary skills to find insight and inner strength.

I believe at some time in our lives all of us face significant challenges and problems. It is natural to seek support when you are faced with stress, trauma, communication issues, depression, addiction, coping with illness or being a caregiver. It is my hope to work with you to define the problems you face, determine your goals and work with you to make your life better. As a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland I have been providing counseling to adults, couples, children and families for over 20 years.

I enjoy helping people overcome obstacles to enjoy life again. Using a warm, compassionate approach to therapy I walk alongside my clients on their journey helping to guide them in reaching their goals and living the life they desire. Being a small private practice allows me to provide superior mental health care by connecting with each client and being able to focus on each personal story.

Are you experiencing anxiety or difficulty adjusting to a recent change in your life or relationship problems? Perhaps I can help you clarify and work through some of your concerns. I believe the relationship between patient and counselor is a crucial element in the process of making changes in therapy. Addressing issues of substance abuse, relationship problems, anxiety or depression can seem overwhelming and frightening. Taking this first step and exploring counseling indicates courage and a desire to change. I can help you navigate through this difficult time.

Accepting new clients! Kirsty is a Licensed Graduated Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. Kirsty works with children, adults, couples and families.

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box”. If you are encountering relationship problems, you may have found that it is easier to procrastinate rather than to seek the relationship advice and tools that you need. You may have even been waiting to seek consulting or coaching services for years. Meanwhile your relationship difficulties have only been getting worse. Our consulting services are designed to help you communicate better and make sustainable changes that will benefit you and your family throughout your lives to come back to loving one another.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.