Infertility Therapists in Columbia, MD

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaboration and I am an engaging, candid, and empathetic participant. Therapy is a framework in which you can address and resolve current distress by promoting self-awareness and generating useful strategies for positive change. In addition, therapy helps you to identify and modify self-defeating attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs, as well as ineffective behavior patterns. I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. My specific areas of expertise is providing counseling for issues surrounding, and unique to, infertility and assisted reproduction.

I believe that you have the capability to help yourself, but perhaps you need my knowledge and support to do so. My purpose is to help you tap into your strengths and what you already know about yourself, and help you to change your thoughts in order to change how you feel. My goal is to empower you and guide you toward your goals, whether they involve improving your family relationships, managing anxiety or depression, or dealing with work or school stressors.

Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make challenging decisions.

Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.

So no one told you life was going to be this way? My particular passion in life is helping people discover how to find happiness. I enjoy working with people one on one as well as helping couples through relationship challenges. I work with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, infertility counseling and sexual dysfunction post childbirth. In addition, I enjoy helping couples through all stages of their relationships, beginning with premarital coaching through navigating the relationships ups and downs, including ending the relationship. I’m licensed in Texas and Maryland

When meeting any client, I am excited to hear their stories and join them on their journey. I love supporting individuals and families who are growing and changing and adjusting, as this is a significant and intense time. Transition in any form is something that I love to focus on, because with transition, comes growth. Sometimes a helping hand is the most useful. Contact me to find out about my in-home services

I work with clients of many needs and backgrounds; however my specialties include trauma, grief, infertility, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem and communication problems. My goal is to help my clients learn to cope with the problems and stress they may be experiencing and to help them identify ways to alleviate these issues, learn more about themselves, achieve their goals, create more more fulfilling personal relationships and improve overall health. While my physical office is located in Ellicott City I offer teletherapy allowing me to be available to clients across Maryland.

As your counselor my goal is to serve as your guide while you navigate through life's transitions. My goal is to guide you unpack the barriers that hinder you from reaching your potential. I tailor treatment to meet your needs and will work collaboratively with you to move forward. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds and experiences and I specialize in working with the LGB, Trans and Non binary community, racial and ethnic minority identity exploration. I have experience helping heal the trauma experienced by refugees, asylees and immigrants, and from childhood abuse.

Using a warm and supportive approach, I help adult women & men at all life stages who are coping with trauma and life stressors, towards symptom relief and more peace of mind. I have a special interest in supporting individuals dealing with issues related to pregnancy & the postpartum period and I am trained and certified by Postpartum Support International. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, having difficulty enjoying things, intrusive thoughts, or just not feeling like yourself, I will listen, help you find your footing, and guide you towards feeling like yourself again.

Life is stressful and full of challenges. Do you feel you weren't given the skills to manage these challenges? Therapy can provide support, build emotional awareness and teach strategies to manage these challenges in order to ultimately help you thrive. I have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, self esteem, interpersonal conflict/unhealthy relationships, and life transitions. I have a strong interest in supporting women during their journey of motherhood, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting and marriage struggles.

Jennifer works with adults 18+ with mild to severe mental health diagnoses. Jennifer places emphasis on the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship and offers a non-judgmental and supportive environment to individuals struggling with transitional stressors and/or those who are in need of long term supportive care. Jennifer's primary areas of focus include fertility challenges, traumatic journeys to parenthood, grief/loss, perinatal populations, postpartum mental health, mood and anxiety disorders.

Do you struggle with worried thinking, periods of sadness or a nagging feeling that your mental health could be better ? I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to treat your anxiety and depression, support your personal goals and help you find your greater purpose in life.

I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.

I believe that people benefit from an intergrated, holistic approach, and view my role as shining a light to help them find their way and remember their own light. Whether a person, couple or family come in for issues such as depression, anxiety, gief, chronic illness, ADHD, parenting skills or life prupose, Spirit, Mind, Body Psychotherapy can increase one's self awareness, sense of self empowerment, use of effective tools to assist focus, goal setting and completion, and an overall sense of well being and joy. I am honored to accompany people on their healing and self discovery journey.

With more than 20 years of psychotherapy, testing and consulting experience, I have a broad range of skills and personalize treatment to people's needs. My style is collaborative, and my therapy orientation is integrative; (i.e., I use several therapeutic theories and techniques). My clients often appreciate my genuine caring and kind but firm manner, and they tend not to terminate therapy prematurely.

Does life feel overwhelming? Your stress is unmanageable. Your relationships need repair. It feels difficult to move forward, and you are struggling. The constant feeling of being overwhelmed leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. You want to make peace with a painful past. The burden of unmanaged stress affects every facet of your being, affecting your work, health, and relationships. You know something needs to change. Starting therapy is a brave and proactive step toward well-being. I am here to be present to you, to validate your thoughts and feelings with compassion. I will support your healing.

CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS. I've been in the social worker field since 1996 working with adults, children, and families. I worked in the foster and adoption field for over 18 years and I specialize in attachment related issues and early childhood trauma. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment related issues as well as phase of life issues, grief and work/life balance. In working with my clients, I use a direct, supportive, and interactive approach. In addition to my work as a social worker, I am also fitness instructor and I promote an overall sense of well-being, both physically and mentally.

Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you sad or do you worry a lot of the time? Do you wonder how you'll ever get through the day? It takes strength to face your worries and I can help. I treat older children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. I specialize in: mood issues, abuse, relationships, and addictions. Together we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment!

Balance is hard. There are often many influences in our lives pushing and pulling us in different directions – work, friends, school, a continued global pandemic, relationships with others, relationships with ourselves. It can be hard to navigate, and it takes incredible strength to reach out and acknowledge needing help. My goal is always to support my clients in defining what balance looks like for them and taking steps to achieve it.