Grief counselors and therapists in Frederick, MD

I am Dr. Christie Simon-Waterman, a dually certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic care across the lifespan. My clinical background spans primary care, mental health, and community-based health, allowing me to care for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

I earned my nursing education at Coppin State University and completed my doctoral training with a strong focus on health equity, leadership, and integrated care delivery.

In my practice, I specialize in:

• Anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders
• Integrated mental health treatment
• Substance use–related concerns and recovery support
• Care for underserved and marginalized populations

My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens best when clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Together, we develop personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication management when appropriate, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing support tailored to your goals.

Above all, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive responsive space where clients can build resilience, restore balance, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m a Black, queer licensed clinical social worker who specializes in creating healing spaces for Black and Brown communities. I enjoy working with young people, creatives, activists and healers, especially. I believe therapy should be a place to discover your most authentic self, bravely and safely. I show up with gentleness, intentionality, and honesty, with the ultimate goal of supporting you in navigating your own healing journey.

Sarah is an EMDR Certified Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) who specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, relationship abuse recovery, traumatic grief, childhood attachment wounds and abuse, sexual assault and abuse, and perinatal mental health issues. She works with clients of all ages and brings a warm, grounded presence to therapy, creating a space where you can feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.

Supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the parenting years is a core focus of Sarah’s work. As a PMH-C, she has specialized training in perinatal mental health including infertility, birth trauma and pregnancy loss. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the transition into parenthood, you deserve support that truly understands this season of life. LC9546 MH21376

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I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, children , and families who face emotional and behavioral challenges, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and difficulties related to life transitions, loss, or family changes. My goal is to create a safe, accepting space where people can express themselves freely through words, symbolic play, and creative expression. I help my clients explore their inner world, guiding them toward emotional growth and resilience.

I have extensive experience working within the public mental health system and in educational-therapeutic settings. I have served as a psychotherapist in post-hospitalization residential programs for both adolescents and adults, providing ongoing clinical treatment and support. In addition, I worked at the Adolescent Parent Center, where I provided individual therapy as well as parental guidance.

I have also maintained a private practice, offering psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, along with parent coaching services.

Formal Education:

B.A. and M.A. in Social Work, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Postgraduate Psychotherapy Program, Bar-Ilan University Advanced Studies in Early Mental States, Tel Aviv University

Hi, I’m Joi Dyson, LCSW-C — a therapist, life coach, and intuitive healer with 20 years of experience helping women break free from patterns that no longer serve them.

I specialize in working with women in their who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — even when everything looks fine on the outside. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, or creatives navigating issues like perfectionism, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, or chronic relationship struggles. You may have accomplished a lot — yet still carry a quiet, persistent feeling of “not enough.”

I am Becky, I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-bc) based in Maryland. My ideal client is an adolescent, a professional or an emerging adult navigating complex mental health symptoms. I offer evaluation, diagnosis, medication management and therapy for children, adolescent and adults experiencing Mental health issues. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Grief, Trauma Schizophrenia and more I provide individualized care to help you regain your inner strength and purpose. call us today to schedule an appointment. I offer telemedicine to meet the need of your busy lifestyle.

My work centers on helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, and relationship concerns. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, integrating modalities like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support meaningful, lasting change. I strive to create a warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore all parts of themselves, including identity, relationships, and personal growth. I work best with clients who are open to reflection and committed to doing the work both in and outside of session.

Therapy should feel real, honest, and worth your time. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, first responder life, and all the messy in-betweens. As a trained EMDR therapist (and a mom of two and a fire wife who knows this world personally), I offer direct but compassionate support. You’ll get practical tools, honest feedback, and space to do the hard work, not just vent and leave. If you're ready to finally break old patterns, I’m here to help you get unstuck.

Laneka Montgomery is a compassionate therapist with experience supporting individuals navigating stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions, including end-of-life concerns. She works with adults, women, and couples facing relationship challenges and emotional distress.

Laneka is committed to creating a supportive, affirming space where clients feel heard and valued.

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