Psychologist Dr. Danielle Johnson providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Dr. Danielle Johnson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCPC,CAC-AD ,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

I am a licensed professional counselor in Maryland. I am committed to helping my clients find healing in a way that's meaningful for them. My goal is to offer time and attention for intentional and reflective listening so that my clients feel heard, validated, and receive the tools necessary to find freedom from emotional hurts. Most of my clients manage substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships, and adjustment difficulties. I am pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree, and I look forward to implementing relevant skills and techniques in my practice. My specific focus areas include collegiate-age adjustment issues, harm reduction, mood and anxiety-related issues, trauma, and grief. I use a client-centered approach focused on whole-body wellness. My counseling philosophy is that wellness is a journey and everyone deserves a supportive person to journey beside them. I look forward to walking alongside you in your path toward healing and discovery.

Psychologist Dr. Jarrell McRae providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Dr. Jarrell McRae

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression
14 years offering treatment

I am a therapist with 14 years of practice within the realm of Clinical Social Work and 18 years experience in the Human Service profession. I am experienced in working with adolescents, families and adults from a holistic, resiliency and trauma informed perspective. My areas of specialty include: adolescent behavioral issues, anger management, stress management, ADD/ADHD, gender identity concerns and other issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community. My services include individual and family therapy. My therapeutic approach, while eclectic, is specific to the client while utilizing cognitive and behavioral techniques (CBT).

Psychologist Emilia  Casale  providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Emilia Casale

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW-C
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
8 years offering treatment

Welcome to therapy, glad you're here! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with over 8 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist. I have worked successfully with clients with a wide range of concerns including difficulties with self esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse in unhealthy relationships. I offer my clients a positive and inviting space in which real acceptance and growth can be fostered. Using evidence-based treatments with an open and compassionate approach, I help clients get to a place where they are able to live the life they desire and deserve. My counseling style is warm and interactive as well as direct, with the underlying belief that therapy should be a respectful partnership with the mutual goal of getting you to where you want to go. I highly value my client's natural gifts, preferences, and cultural perspectives they bring to the therapeutic relationship, therefor I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducation, humanistic, and mindfulness practices. It takes courage and self-determination to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to reach your goals! Should you feel in need of urgent help or that you are in crisis at any time during our work together; please call 1-800-273-TALK24 hours a day; or 911. This forum does not provide any type of emergency services, so I want to be sure you know who to contact if you need immediate help.

Psychologist Curtrice Scott providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Curtrice Scott

Clinician
License Type(s): MA, LPC,LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression
14 years offering treatment

I am a seasoned and compassionate therapist licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC. I have worked in the mental health field for over 14 years. I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more. I have also worked with individuals who were formerly incarcerated. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and healthier life and to take the first steps towards that change. If you are ready to make that change, I am here to support, encourage, and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Donna Anderson providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Donna Anderson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of professional experience working with adults and families. I have had the privilege to work with many resilient adults, and families as they overcome adversity, manage life stressors, and reach their full potential and goals. Helping people in their journey of life is a "calling." My life journey and experience lead me to help others as a clinician. I treat each individual uniquely and believe everyone has the ability to achieve their goals and live a happy and productive life. There is no one size fits all for therapy! I believe in tailoring sessions to address your expectations and goals in a approach and style of your preference. A few examples of my therapy approaches are; are Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Task Centered/ Problem Solving. Although I prefer video sessions to allow for a more in depth connection phone, and chat sessions are fine. My focus and specialties include; chronic stress, depression, anxiety, burn out, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, relationship stressors, adult ADHD, self esteem and confidence, self care and wellness, divorce/separation, career/workplace stressors, dependent personality disorder, intimate partner violence, loss/grief, adopted adults and birth family reunions, and overall life events/changes and adversities. After the expectations and goals for therapy are identified we develop a treatment plan or goal plan that you are comfortable with. I believe that you are the expert of your life journey! You posses strengths that will support you in overcoming your adversities, and challenges. Taking the step to begin therapy involves self reflection, and courage. I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to meeting you soon.

Psychologist Shalonda Thornton-Knox providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Shalonda Thornton-Knox

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression
19 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 20 years of professional work experience to include individual and family therapy as well as teens and adults. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Jessica Adams providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Jessica Adams

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Sharnece Thomas providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Sharnece Thomas

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Due to current maternity leave, I am only available for live chat (messaging) sessions and messaging.

Psychologist Stephanie Dudley providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Stephanie Dudley

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland and New Jersey with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Sarah Larsen-Astrones providing different types of therapy in Accokeek

Sarah Larsen-Astrones

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
13 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Maryland and Nebraska with 13 years of professional work experience. I am a former counseling intern site-supervisor and CE course provider having taught at colleges and universities in multiple states. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with concentration, memory and focus (neurodivergence). I work with my clients to create an open, private, and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Accokeek?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Accokeek that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Accokeek available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Accokeek therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Accokeek therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Accokeek region and in the state of Maryland.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Accokeek can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Accokeek may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Accokeek offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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