Connect with Compassion Focused therapy in Frederick, MD

I work with individuals who have experienced adverse experiences to help them take control back in their lives.

Do you feel alone? Like the world is burning? I'm here to provide a nonjudgmental space to process your experiences. I will help you learn how to be present in your body and identify your body's subtle messages. You will be the expert of your experience. I am here as a guide. I aim to encourage and empower you to be your authentic self.

As a humanistic therapist, I approach each session with unconditional positive regard for my clients. You don't have to do anything but be yourself. I believe clients have the ability to achieve self-determination. I will encourage you to decide your therapy goals and travel with you on your journey.

As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who has been practicing for over 10 years, I can promise support, empathy, and engagement. Additionally, I have training in trauma treatments, TEAM-CBT, RLT couples counseling, and years of experience with several other approaches. I am an LGBT ally and I love my job!

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel equal parts brave and uncertain. I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, and life's overwhelming transitions. Whether you're stuck in overthinking, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling disconnected, therapy offers a space to heal. Whenever you are ready, I'm here to support you.

I am committed to helping adults, youth, and children learn how to manage life challenges and discover healthier ways to express emotions, cope with stress, anxiety, and heal from life traumas.

I provide compassionate support and a safe place to explore past and present experiences, including triumphs and traumas. I've been honored to support people from various life stages, backgrounds, and identities. Representation and seeing yourself are essential in therapeutic spaces.

As a therapist, I support patients toward greater well-being. Life's struggles and stressors can be overwhelming, and it's essential to have an empathic environment to process it all. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist who offers genuine connection, I'd be happy to connect.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for meaningful change, you are not alone. I believe healing begins in a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and becoming the best version of yourself, I invite you to reach out and take the next step.

I'm here to support you as we work together and process your experiences to help identify your strengths. Together, we can work towards your goals. I exemplify the values of empathy, resilience, and dedication, making a lasting impact on the lives that I touch.

My approach is simple: you are the expert in your own life. My role is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges by providing the tools and support they need to build the fulfilling life they envision.

I work with adults to provide warm, trauma-informed care grounded in trust, safety and respect. I specialize in women's mental health, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, and the impact of domestic violence. I also hold certifications as an Adult ADHD Specialist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. We'll work together as a team to make therapy meaningful to you.

Sometimes you just need a space where you can be yourself and feel heard. I work with teens and young adults navigating life, relationships, stress, identity, and change. My approach is supportive, relatable, and judgment-free, giving you space to talk openly, develop practical tools, and grow into who you want to be.

I support individuals and families through medical crises, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Soy trabajadora social clínica que apoya a personas y familias durante crisis médicas, traumas, duelos y transiciones de vida.

I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, and financial stress. I'm passionate about exploring the connection between money behaviors and mental well-being, including impulsive spending and financial distress. My commitment is to empower you through compassionate counseling and advocacy.

Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball and you need some support making a shift or a tune up on what you've already learned, better yet, just getting started and need someone who understands how difficult that can be. My goal is to support you and allow you to find your strength to work through what might have you stuck.

I support individuals with chronic illness and their families. My experience includes oncology, hospice, palliative care, and emergency medicine, providing counseling for serious illness, end-of-life care, grief, and life transitions. I also help healthcare and emergency professionals cope with trauma and secondary trauma.

I have deep respect and admiration for any person willing to seek improvement in a therapeutic environment. I was born in Ethiopia and raised in Maryland. I have worked as a counselor/therapist since 2004 and have had great success working with people to improve their quality of life.

I am particularly skilled in treating Trauma-related disorders, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and Couples and Family Systems Theories. I employ a reality-based and solution-focused approach to practice, incorporating Cognitive/Behavioral and Neo-Psychodynamic theory to guide the treatment experience.

You’re doing your best—and sometimes it still feels like too much. If you’re navigating stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to sort it out alone. If you’re ready for something to shift, let’s get started.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology at Towson University and my master's degree in clinical social work from the University of Maryland.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make it meaningful for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health. My client-centered approach creates a safe, supportive space tailored to your unique needs and goals.

I'm a Black therapist committed to helping you heal without shrinking who you are. I hold space for folks navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and everyday stress, especially those who've felt overlooked or misunderstood. In my practice, we keep it real, culturally rooted, and focused on building the peace you don't have to perform for.

Arie earned her B.S. in Neuroscience and Psychology and her Master’s in Counseling from Virginia Tech. She has experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in private practice and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).