Mental Health Crisis Response in Maryland
Suicide.org provides a list of local hotlines in Maryland, and you can find the one nearest you by visiting their site. You may also call the Maryland Crisis Hotline at 1-800-422-0009. Alternatively, you may call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24/7.
The State of Mental Health in Maryland
Maryland currently ranks 5th in the United States for mental healthcare. Their strong standing is highly attributable to the Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and Maryland’s Public Mental Health System (PMHS). The PMHS works diligently to make mental healthcare accessible to underserved communities by alleviating some, or all, of the financial burden associated with obtaining treatment or therapy with a licensed counselor, therapist, or psychologist. The BHA is responsible for improving upon their current mental healthcare system, in order to provide the resources necessary to build resilience in their communities. The BHA is working on improving accessibility in all phases of mental illness, from prevention, to treatment and recovery.
BHA ensures all residents access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors. Maryland values culturally-sensitive care and holds providers to higher ethical standards. The BHA is intent on building bridges between different agencies so there’s a more seamless transition for providers and clients who are receiving integrative care. There is also research being conducted on co-occurring conditions through various communities in Maryland. This information will give the BHA a better understanding of unique patterns, and will be used to allocate resources where they are needed the most. This ensures an evolving public policy surrounding mental health issues, improving the delivery of services, and raising Maryland’s rank.
For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the Maryland Crisis Helpline at 2-1-1.
If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.
NAMI Maryland
The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Maryland, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.
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rely on my strong theory-based psychotherapy, developed during 15 years of practice in a wide variety of settings.
rely on my strong theory-based psychotherapy, developed during 15 years of practice in a wide variety of settings.
Healing and making the most out of each day is what this journey is all about. For many people, this is done best with the help and support of others. My passion is to be present with those who are feeling like they could benefit from talking.
We will work on creating meaning despite, or in spite of, your circumstances. Unfortunately there is no quick fix, but I will walk down that road with you and we can explore together.
We will work on creating meaning despite, or in spite of, your circumstances. Unfortunately there is no quick fix, but I will walk down that road with you and we can explore together.
I will be very frank and honest with you, while also pragmatic. I like to converse and hear what is on your mind, molding that into a topic related to what your issues are. I look at how you think and what that does to your emotions.
Discover what are the real dissatisfactions in your life, and how to overcome them.
Discover what are the real dissatisfactions in your life, and how to overcome them.
I'm trained as a psychoanalyst and psychiatrist and work with people ages 18 on up, with many different kinds of emotional problems. We look to not only resolve problems and conflicts, but also to improve the quality of love, work, and life .
We will set goals to manage current symptoms such as sad mood, anxiety, feeling numb or spacey, trouble eating or sleeping, anger, and difficulty with relationships. At the same time, we will seek out the root cause for for greater insight.
We will set goals to manage current symptoms such as sad mood, anxiety, feeling numb or spacey, trouble eating or sleeping, anger, and difficulty with relationships. At the same time, we will seek out the root cause for for greater insight.
I believe that survivors are not defined by what happened to them I believe that therapy should address the person as a whole – their mind, body, and spirit I believe that loving and accepting ourselves for who we are, scars and all
I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship difficulties, Women's issues, as well as working with the military, and LGBT populations.
I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship difficulties, Women's issues, as well as working with the military, and LGBT populations.
I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia, a former military spouse of over 20 years, with a background in interdisciplinary care, specializing in an integrative therapeutic approach.