Interpersonal Therapists in Bel Air, MD

We all go through transitions and difficulties in our lives. Therapy can be a great place to talk about anything that's going on with an impartial party and without judgement. Whether you want someone to vent to, work on a personal struggle, or create better open communication with a partner or as a family, I am here to guide you along the way.

Making the choice to start therapy is not an easy one. I'm here to help you take that first step. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings, and facilitate individual, family, and couples therapy sessions. My primary experience is with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and family issues. I am client centered and aim to empower my clients to take back their lives by building a solid set of coping skills, and helping them to find their voice to best communicate their needs.

You need a safe, understanding space, whether you are overwhelmed with anxiety and stress or feeling depressed or you are facing a personal crisis. You need someone to show you how to heal. Reaching out for help is the first step toward better mental health. My associates and I have decades of experience and are dedicated to using a dynamic approach. The aim is to not only support you as you gain understanding and insight into yourself and your situation, but to guide you to solutions for your life and your relationships.

Therapy can be an incredible catalyst for lasting personal change and growth. Developing insight into your own thoughts and behaviors, building solid self-awareness, and fostering a true understanding of yourself and others are all benefits that often come from sharing your inner world with another person. I would be happy to help you in the worthy pursuit of finding ways to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Seeking professional help when “life happens” can be a challenging step to take. A positive step, regardless! Nonetheless, you can anticipate a safe, comfortable, and trusting atmosphere where you will have the freedom to express yourself at your own pace. As a therapist working with individuals and families, my objective is to collaborate with you, in a manner that best fits your wants, needs, aspirations, and preferences.

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.

Therapy is not education or advice-giving. People are unique, so elements of therapy are tailored because healing is different for everybody. My treatment approach is an atmosphere were you can speak your mind safely, to someone who listens, listens intelligently, and cares is important. I believe a successful counseling experience depends on the therapists ability to understand and respect the unique concerns, background, and context of each patient. I am committed to achieving such an understanding in every counseling relationship.

Therapy can be a lifeline for some or a way of life for others. Either way, I will be there to support you during stressful and challenging times in your life. I enjoy building trusting and therapeutic relationships with my clients as a way to facilitate growth, acceptance, change, and development. I use an eclectic approach to my counseling practice, meaning I personalize the counseling experience by pulling from different approaches to help meet your specific needs. My goal as a therapist is to provide an affirming, validating space.

Hello! I incorporate CBT and Solution Focused Therapy and am very person centered in my approach. My approach focuses on the client's current life and relationships within the family and environment. This approach is to help the client identify and resolve problems with insight and strengths. I am passionate about helping people to find better ways of dealing with stress and anxiety found in life's transitions, personal and familial relationships. To me, therapy helps provide awareness, understanding, improved self esteem and personal change, all of which move clients to lead more satisfying, fulfilling and happy lives.

It takes courage and energy to start the healing process, so be proud of yourself for pursuing the support you deserve! Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or are you suffering from burnout? Does your fear or anxiety keep you from living fully? Are you your own worst enemy? We can work together to make meaningful change in your life. Our work will focus on breaking out of old, unhelpful patterns and learning new ways of navigating the world. Together we can make an individualized plan to help you reach your goals. This may include developing insight, learning new coping skills, and improving your relationship with yourself and others.

Some of my clients issues are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Criminal Justice System Issues. Their goals are to feel better mentally, and to be able to function better in their lives. They want a therapist who can be understanding, objective and empathetic. They want some that they feel comfortable with to discuss sensitive issues.

PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.

As a therapist I work to offer compassionate care without judgement. I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist is integral to the healing and growth process. I work to integrate a multitude of techniques into my work with clients that are aimed at developing a safe place to process feelings, building a foundation for skill building and problem-solving and to work on addressing any issue that is generating stress or mental health problems. I have 25 years of training and experience working in the field of mental health and truly enjoy every day I work with clients offering them care and support.

As a client-centered EMDR therapist, my approach to psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding and acceptance. Every person deserves time to better understand themselves, with the help of a judgment free environment. I help to identify thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are experienced and work collaboratively to better understand and manage them. Together, we will make a commitment to strive for healing as well as personal growth and development.

Reaching out for help when our lives become unmanageable or challenging can seem overwhelming and even insurmountable at times. Whether trauma, anxiety, or relational - healing is not linear, there is an ebb and flow we must experience to find our true selves. Sitting in transitional moments of emotion as we process memories and experiences is often considered the most important part of the therapeutic journey. It is in these moments we find clarity, knowledge, deep meaning, love, and strength. These moments become the catalyst for change.

Whether you have endured a life-altering experience that you are looking to process, are hoping to develop skills to successfully resolve conflicts, or find yourself weighed down by the stress each day brings - therapy can provide effective tools to assist in navigating life’s challenges when you feel “stuck”. I desire to walk alongside clients in this process—validating their experiences and prompting them to identify unhealthy thoughts and behaviors - while encouraging them to utilize the strengths and resources they already possess—so that they may be equipped to live a life that honors their personal values.

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!

Breaking free from the grip of addiction, navigating the depths of grief, or facing the complexities of end-of-life challenges can seem like an endless struggle against negative thoughts and emotions. However, embarking on a journey of change and healing doesn't have to be a lonely path. Together, we'll work towards achieving lasting relief and transforming pain into purpose.

I have been a behavioral health professional for 33 years and a licensed and certified clinical social worker in Maryland for 26 years. I have worked in a variety of settings which include psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient programs, treatment foster care, special education/school settings, managed care organizations and employee assistance programs. I thoroughly enjoy working with older adolescent and adult clients who are seeking help in removing obstacles to their pursuits of fulfilling lives. I have a strong developmental perspective in helping clients gain insight and set their own paths.