Therapists in Barclay, MD

Life is an individual process based on individual growth and evolution. I have 10+ years of experience as a licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland with clients age 3 to 54 including Military Service Members and their families, both in deployed and garrison environments. I am a trusted confidant and adviser, willing to travel life’s journey through growth and evolution with each client. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach grounded in cultural self-determination and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have a PhD in Social Work and serve as an Officer in the Maryland Army National Guard. My expertise lies with individuals managing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and daily life challenges. I have a passion for using aspects of the client’s culture - including music (especially hip-hop) and the arts - to enhance the therapeutic process. I have worked with clients across a number of cultures and ethnicities. I have experiences as an adjunct faculty member and training students and professionals in face-to-face and online settings. I am technologically inclined and consider the use of technology to enhance the healing process and daily living. I welcome the opportunity to help you find creative space for independent thinking, growth, and healthy living! I expect each client to be successful!

A therapeutic relationship is a trusting, meaningful, and nonjudgmental relationship where healing can begin. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor I work with my clients to gain an understanding and manage issues that may be interfering with their everyday life, relationships, and/or personal growth. My goal is to help clients find happiness in the present moment while exploring possibilities of the future regardless of their current circumstance. My passion is to help individuals find their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency. In my work as a therapist, I have over 10 yrs. experience working with individuals, families, and couples in variety settings. My work is very integrative due to my use of several therapeutic approaches which include trauma work, CBT, Solution Focus, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, and Behavioral therapy. Mental health symptoms may emerge or worsen during times of uncertainty, major life decision, transitions, or with intrusive memories of the past. Regardless of the issue, I work with my clients to eliminate these symptoms and navigate you through difficult times to regain stability.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in Maryland. I have been a Master's level Social Worker for 20 years and a Board Certified Psychotherapist for 15 years. During that time I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds with various different issues and concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Combat Fatigue, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Insomnia, Military Issues, Compassion Fatigue, Grief & Loss, Divorce, Relationship Problems, Family Conflict, LGBT issues, Life Transitions, Career Challenges, Work/Life Balance and more. I am open-minded and welcoming to all. No matter what your issue, you will always be treated with compassion and respect. No Judgement, No Shame, Just Help. I use several different evidence based treatment modalities, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, just to name a few. The clinical approach chosen will always be tailored to your specific needs, your history, and your level of comfort. I realize that asking for help is hard for some people. Congratulations on taking this first step toward Wellness. I would be happy to walk with you the rest of the way. Be Well, Hilary

I have embraced a lifelong commitment to serving my community by providing emotional and behavioral health support. In a world that’s constantly changing I have forged lasting therapeutic relationships through a level of consistency, dependability, and accountability.I have provided individual, small group, and family counseling to consumers based on their identified needs. The primary goal is to enhance the individual’s mental health, so they are able to reach their highest potential mentally, physically, and spiritually. As a metaphor to life experiences I am an advocate of planting seeds that will cultivate growth in a variety of terrains. In other words, my work provides you with the tools to cope and thrive in different circumstances.

Hello, I am an Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. I have 40 years of experience working with children and their families providing individual, group and family counseling. I spent my first twenty years working with adolescent males and their families with mental health and criminal charges. The last twenty years I have provided counseling in the school setting working with children of all ages as well as their families. In addition, I have provided outpatient therapy in a private practice setting for the last 6 years. Clients at this facility have included young children as well as adults. My clients have had a wide range of concerns from ADHD, anxiety, depression, career challenges to parenting problems. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with compassion, sensitivity and respect. All qualities I want to be treated with by others. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, and humanistic style. I will tailor our conversations to meet your specific needs. I am here and ready to work with you to help overcome your issues. I look forward to hearing and working with you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New York. I have over 20 years experience . I have worked with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Behavioral Issues and more. I decided to be a social worker because I did not want anyone to feel alone. I wanted everyone to have someone to talk to. I wake up each day hoping to make someone’s day a little brighter and lighter by being there to listen to them. I will be there to help them make changes to their lives and deal with any obstacles that may come along the way. I approach therapy by being compassionate, respectful and non-judge mental. I understand that change and asking for help are difficult for many. Taking those first steps can be the hardest. I work with my clients to identify the change they want to make, answer questions about the problem/change and set goals to address the problem/change areas. I look forward to meeting and working with you as you make changes to your life. Kristin

I am licensed in Maryland with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. 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. 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.

I am licensed in Maryland and Washington with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. 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!

Welcome! I am very glad you are here. I am licensed in Maryland with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with Challenging Situations or Life Stressors, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Pregnancy and Child Birth, PTSD, Infidelity, Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Trauma and Abuse, Self Esteem Issues, Parenting Issues, Separation and Divorce, Adjustment Issues, Emotional Support for Terminal Illness, Grief and Loss Issues, and Relationship Conflict & Concerns. A safe, non judgmental, supportive environment is key to bringing about the changes clients are seeking in their lives and in their relationships. It is my primary goal to create that environment for you. Additionally, I bring a large scope of therapeutic training and experience that allows me to utilize a blend of approaches to counseling dealing with a wide range of concerns. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important element of a helpful counseling experience. Your issues, concerns, personal history, and worldview will inform our work together. I will strive to provide a safe and consistent relationship with you while challenging you to examine how you relate with the world around you. 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.

I am licensed in Maryland and have 3 years of professional work experience. 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 change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey. In 1991, I graduated from the University of Minnesota with my bachelor’s in psychology and anthropology. While in the Navy, I transitioned as an engineer/Surface Warfare Officer to the Medical Service Corp. I have worked in various care settings, including Navy ships, and with the United States Marines. As a lifelong learner, I completed an additional Bachelor of Science in accounting, a master’s degree in human systems integration/operations research, public administration/health services, and a Ph.D. in health sciences. After retirement from the Navy, I continued my education, completing my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. I am a National Certified Counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors. My practice focuses on human-centered counseling and applying hypnosis, biofeedback, and eclectic/alternative approaches in mental health counseling. I provide treatment primarily to individuals; however, I am also comfortable with couples, and groups for a variety of mental and emotional health issues and relationship problems, including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and stress. In addition to cognitive-behavioral therapies, I have a strong background in mindfulness, psychophysiology/biofeedback, and integrative/complementary and alternative medicine. I regularly employ hypnosis in treatment. I endeavor to guide and teach clients to manage the impact of barriers that prevent them from moving forward and successfully living their best lives. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and Division 30 Society for Psychological Hypnosis, the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (SCEH), and The Milton H. Erickson Foundation. I obtained certification in clinical hypnosis via the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I am a provider established in Rockville, Maryland, and my professional specialization is counseling (mental health). My NPI number is 1861167116, and I was assigned in August 2021. My practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YM0800X, and my license number is LC13929 (MD). I am registered as an individual, and my NPI record is current.