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Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situatio...
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Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. This is not always easy, and different situations call for different types of support.
Elionore is a multilicense, compassionate Doctorate of Nurse Practice Student, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner. She has three years of experience in chronic pain and mental health disorders, leveraging expertise in chronic pain disease management, pain management, and mental health disorders.
“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” - Lauren Fogel Mersy, n.d.
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I'm here to listen, support, and partner with you on your journey to better health because your well-being is my priority....
I'm here to listen, support, and partner with you on your journey to better health because your well-being is my priority.
Guy-Edgard Doltaire is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience. He employs a compassionate and diverse approach to mental health care, emphasizing clinical expertise and cultivating meaningful relationships with his clients and their families. His work with children and adolescents, especially those facing ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, is vital as these individuals often require specialized support. His experience with grief, postpartum depression, and chronic pain management highlights his versatility in tackling a broad spectrum of emotional and psychological challenges.
Guy-Edgard received his Master’s in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. His holistic approach integrates traditional and contemporary mental health interventions while maintaining an awareness of the cultural factors that influence how cognitive health is understood and addressed.
Guy-Edgard’s experience growing up in a community where mental health was stigmatized and psychotic crises were often misunderstood gave him a unique empathy and understanding of the challenges families face in addressing mental health issues in environments where such topics remain taboo. He looks forward to prioritizing your mental health.
Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive...
Trust is important in building a relationship and the relationship you have with a therapist should include a genuine and positive regard for the client. Clients have to trust you before they can begin sharing their innermost struggles with a therapist.
Carol Jones-Pinckney is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in the human services field working with various nonprofits but for the last 8 years provided therapy for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
Carol applies a nonjudgmental, caring, strength-based, and integrative approach to therapy. Individualized assessments and treatment plans are key to achieving client goals. Carol maintains that collaboration, trust, and building a partnership are key ingredients to navigate through life’s struggles presented in therapy. Success is measured by how the client’s perception of the therapeutic process and engagement in sessions that work to achieve healthy and successful outcomes.
Therapeutic modalities utilized in therapy include but are not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, person-centered, couples therapy, and integrative interventions. The goal is to provide a caring and supportive environment for clients to feel comfortable sharing.
Carol recognizes that clients often feel vulnerable and reluctant to begin counseling. Her approach is very warm and inviting acknowledging that this was a big step but the right decision to share emotions and feelings with someone new. Therapy is at the client’s pace and being mindful of the support each client needs.
As a therapist I work to form a warm, caring, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with you to build on your strengths and u...
As a therapist I work to form a warm, caring, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with you to build on your strengths and understand all of you - mind, body, heart, and spirit - so that I am able to assist you in meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you seek and desire.
Patricia Robison is a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Maryland with more than 15 years of experience working with young adults and adults seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity issues, transition issues, stress, grief, and loss.
She earned her MA and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from the Fielding Graduate University. She also has a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Thomas Jefferson University and certifications from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Patricia uses an integral approach with key insights and interventions from pharmacological, psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, existential, multicultural, and transpersonal approaches to psychotherapy. This inclusive stance confronts the breadth of psychological complexity and meets the needs of each unique person without blending the approaches into one.
Patricia seeks to form a warm, caring, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with you to build on your strengths and understand you–mind, body, heart, and spirit–so that she is able to help you meet your goals and live the meaningful life you seek and desire.
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with several years of experience, I am committed to providing...
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), with several years of experience, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel deeply heard, valued, and supported, and I approach each therapeutic relationship with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals get to their utmost functional goal.
I am a mental health advocate and psychiatric nurse practitioner with 5+ years of experience helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. I combine clinical expertise with genuine compassion to create safe spaces where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Focused on real results, strong connections, and breaking barriers in mental health care—one client at a time.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my approach is compassionate and collaborative. I combine psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and supportive counseling to create treatment plans for each client's needs. I have experience with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, stress, and life transitions, emphasizing resilience and wellness.
I understand that reaching out may feel like an insurmountable step. I provide a safe space where you feel heard. Through psychiatric care, medication management, and emotional support, I help clients move toward balance and well-being. You do not have to face life's challenges alone—I would be honored to walk alongside you toward healing and growth.
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My go-to approaches for helping kids in child therapy are play-based therapy and bibliotherapy. I have noticed that children can express themselves through play, be more comfortable with talking about themes happening to them, or show what is happening to them without directly saying so. Similar to that, with books, you can bring up the topic in a general form without directly approaching the child about this topic. For example, for a child who has worries, instead of directly approaching the topic, reading a book about worries and having follow-up conversations about this can encourage the child to make a comment relating to how they may have felt similarly.
When I work with kids, I teach them how to identify their feelings, how to vocalize their feelings effectively, and how to use coping skills to help regulate their emotions. However, depending on the issue that they are coming into therapy for, I can teach other tools, too, such as how to sleep better and how to apply studying or organizing techniques for those who have ADHD.
When working with kids, it is more evident that progress is being made through parent feedback. Depending on the reason for therapy, sometimes the child may report less frequent moments of emotional distress, anger, etc.
Usually, parents are involved in any techniques or recommendations to try outside of therapy, such as practicing coping skills or having conversations about feelings more often. I have noticed families sometimes avoiding or not having many conversations about how they feel.
To prepare for child therapy, parents should consider others who may need to be involved as well, such as school teachers, pediatricians, etc., so that we can have the most successful work through others' observations. Additionally, the first appointment is a lot of background information, so typically, the child is not present given that it involves topics such as medical history, developmental history, family history, etc.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Owings Mills.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Owings Mills, MD have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Owings Mills, MD is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
At Thriveworks in Owings Mills, MD, our skilled and experienced team of mental health professionals can help your child start to address and overcome the roadblocks that may be standing in their way. Our child therapists can offer psychological evaluations to help piece together a personalized treatment plan. And in sessions, they utilize an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches to help form a professional rapport with your child that will put them back on the pathway to success. You can contact us today to get started—reach out by phone, or schedule an appointment online today.
Child therapy relies on a variety of evidence-based, practical solutions that are specially formulated to assist children and young adults in specific ways. One of the essential goals of child therapy is to create an environment that offers support for children—they need to feel comfortable opening up to a therapist or counselor before any progress can be made. That’s why our counselors and therapists have years of supervised experience treating children and teens, learning ways to connect with them, while working to get to the heart of the issues that are troubling them most.
Some of the different therapeutic methods that our child therapists may use to connect with your child include:
Therapy can assist individuals of all ages to better manage their emotions and improve their personal lives and relationships. Child therapy aims to help children and teens to balance their mental health with expert care and support. At Thriveworks in Owings Mills, MD we understand that. Your child will receive personalized care that is integrated into every session, and therapy can be beneficial, regardless of age or stage of development.
Though life situations and personal circumstances may vary between individuals, child therapy may be necessary if your child has been dealing with a mental health condition, has endured a difficult life transition, or the following:
Sometimes all your child or teen needs is a little extra support and guidance to start making the beneficial changes that are needed to overcome their behavioral, environmental, or developmental challenges. If talking to a child therapist seems like the answer, you can call our office or schedule an appointment for them online. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments to new clients, and accept most major insurances.
There’s no need to delay getting your teen or child enrolled in therapy or counseling. Our mental health professionals look forward to addressing their needs with patience and empathy.
Our Owings Mills, MD office is a TherapyLand location: A positive, empowering place for kids to get the mental health care they deserve. Equipped with sandboxes, dollhouses, easels, puppets, blocks, basketball hoops, and other tools, our play therapy rooms are designed to help kids explore and express their emotions. Learn more about TherapyLand and how it could help your child.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Owings Mills is located near Redland Ct and Owings Mills Blvd, off I-795. It is near the Stevenson University campus and a short distance from Celebree School of Owings Mills
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