Therapists in Maryland

Bay Area Christian Counseling Center is located in Annapolis, Maryland. Our counselors are believers and followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All of our counselors are professionally trained at the Master's or Doctoral degree level and licensed through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as psychologists, professional counselors or social workers. Our goal is to provide sound professional mental health and counseling services, rooted in Biblical truth and ethics, for the Christian community and the community at large.

Leen is a dedicated and compassionate licensed master of social work who possesses a wealth of experience working with individuals from diverse age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Through her extensive service to varied populations, she has developed a versatile and adaptable approach to her work, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective interventions that address their unique challenges. Guided by the person-in-environment theory, Leen recognizes the profound impact that an individual’s broader context has on their well-being.

Hi, I’m Soraya. I believe therapy should be a safe space where you can explore your mind, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and embark toward the quest of optimal well-being. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, and life transitions. I view therapy from a diverse and multicultural lens while using CBT framework, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused orientation with openness to tailor treatment to my clients needs.

Limited new client sessions available. We help empower women and couples to find their strongest authentic self. Are you are feeling lost in all the different roles in your life? Are you feeling like you have created a life that you thought should make you happy, but you're not? Are you feeling alone in your relationship(s). Are you feeling overwhelmed, on edge and unable to rest or engage in self care? Do you feel like you make everyone else's needs a priority, and yours get lost? Are you feeling too emotional or sensitive? We can help you find fulfillment, contentment and internal strength!

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adults and adolescents. Resistance is a completely normal part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to normalize this, and help you work toward acceptance. My experience has focused on addiction, mood disorders, trauma, gender/sexuality, sexual behaviors, and clients who have a difficult time making positive changes in their lives. Making long term, positive change in our lives is a learned skill set that many of us are not taught. It's not too late and every journey begins with one step. I'm here to be a guide on your journey.

You are struggling with something weighty. It might be a death, a newly diagnosed illness, a divorce, a lost job, or a chronic illness. You want to figure out how to carry this weight and not lose yourself to anxiety, sadness or grief. Perhaps your life is changing because you now find yourself with an empty nest, a new identity or a transgender family member. What you used to know doesn't fit your life anymore. I don't know all the answers, but between us, I know we can find the way forward and achieve the peace you seek.

Hello and welcome! Life can be overwhelming and scary sometimes and that's why it's beneficial to have a support system in place for when things get tough. I think it's beautiful and powerful to seek help, and searching for a therapist is a big step. I believe you have the ability to overcome your obstacles and I can be there to assist you in the process. I am a mixed-race, cisgender, lesbian woman who is passionate about social justice, particularly around the LGBTQ+ community. I know what adversity feels like and would love to provide a listening ear to your unique experiences.

Licensed in MD, DC, VA, NJ. If you’re reading this, then you’ve already taken the first step toward healing. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, trauma, or other challenges, I can help you forge a path forward. I will work collaboratively with you to establish personalized therapy goals tailored to your specific needs. I will work diligently to foster an environment in which you feel safe, accepted, seen, heard, and never judged. In our work together, you can expect me to be compassionate, honest, and real; I will be patient and encourage you to confront the deeper, underlying issues.

At this time, I am not accepting new clients. Reaching out to a stranger takes courage and a willingness to try. I hope you'll take that next step and give me a call. I work with people like you who are tired of the way things are and who are seeking change. My background has been focused on treating trauma, helping you realize that you are not alone and that with support and new skills, change can and does happen. I believe that you know the best way for your own healing, but sometimes having someone there with you can help you get out of your own way.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with over thirty years of experience providing strategic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and family therapy to adults, children, adolescents and families.

To me, the ideal client is someone who is willing to learn about himself: to come to realize his assets and to confront and transcend his limitations. The ideal client has the courage necessary to make the difficult decisions that it often takes to move forward in life. The ideal client sees a sense of purpose in what he goes through, and has the drive necessary to find a commensurate sense of meaning with respect to his circumstances.

Welcome, I am so glad that you are here! Starting therapy is a big and important step towards healing and I am here and happy to take that step with you. Life can be overwhelming,heavy, and too much to hold at times, which can impact our ability to regulate and process our feelings. I invite you into a warm and open space for us to explore these feelings together and empower you towards change. As a therapist, I strive to create an environment that is comfortable, safe, and affirming for us to work together in throughout this process.

I entered the mental health field, striving to de-stigmatize the idea of asking for help, providing support, and to start necessary conversations. I work with clients who would like to build their own strength, identify coping strategies and heal from issues that have not been dealt with yet. I have a passion for helping women of color improve their mental health and overall wellbeing through therapy.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.

With over 10 years in the field of ABA and experience working with clients from ages 18 months to 20 years old on all levels of the spectrum I bring a vast amount of skills and knowledge to help in most aspects of clients needs.

Matrescence refers to the developmental stage in which a woman undergoes physical, emotional, psychological and neurological, hormonal and social transitions - as she becomes a mother. There is so much beauty and gain. There is so much loss and change.

What stumbling blocks are getting in your way. If you are trying to manage issues related to eating disorders, depression or anxiety then I am available to help you. I help those who are struggling with managing both internal and eternal strsssors. This may include working on various thoughts that hold you back from feeling better about what’s important to you. I will ask you about what you want and need realizing that not being sure is often a most significant part of the therapy process. Untangling the feelings, thoughts and behaviors gives rise for hope and change.

I understand that the stream of life can prove difficult to navigate. It can create challenges and difficulties that leave a person feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed and isolated. As an Integrative psychotherapist, I bring a wealth of experience to my counseling practice. Collaborating closely with my clients, we connect in a safe, trusting space to charter a path tailored uniquely to each individual. Utilizing a psychodynamic approach, I incorporate Stress Reduction exercises, Trauma Informed Care & Self-Compassion practices into the treatment experience, guiding clients to embrace their inner strength and resources.

Life Happens. Each person experiences hard seasons in life, but these hard times don’t have to define you. Talking with someone to process the stressful periods in our lives allows us to develop ourselves and reframe our future. I specialize in working with people who experience difficult life transitions to move through tough emotions to find purpose and meaning in their lives, while helping them find their true potential. I also specialize in helping individuals who have are experiencing a faith-based crisis, processing spiritual trauma or exploring spirituality. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and families.