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I partner with clients who are ready to do the work, combining thoughtful therapy with medication support when needed to help you ...
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I partner with clients who are ready to do the work, combining thoughtful therapy with medication support when needed to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and in control of your mental health.
Dr. Deborah Jones is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience. She supports young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. Dr. Jones blends evidence-based therapy with medication management to help clients gain emotional clarity and resilience. She values honest, collaborative relationships and creates a safe, supportive space for healing and personal growth.
Dr. Jones holds a Doctorate in Nursing Research from the University of Alabama. She uses a compassionate, client-centered approach that integrates therapy and medication management. Her clinical style is grounded in collaboration, respect, and helping individuals find clarity and lasting wellness.
Dr. Jones understands how overwhelming life can feel when your mind is unsettled. She offers a nonjudgmental space where young adults and adults feel heard, supported, and empowered. If you're ready to take the next step toward healing, she’s here to walk alongside you on your journey.
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As a provider who believes in holistic care, I am fully aware of the mental health struggles of individuals who want to rediscover...
As a provider who believes in holistic care, I am fully aware of the mental health struggles of individuals who want to rediscover their wholeness.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. I have worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and schizophrenia, and I value a holistic perspective that supports the whole person. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward healing and stability.
I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University Global, where I gained comprehensive training in assessment, medication management, psychotherapy, and patient education. My approach includes cognitive behavioral strategies, supportive therapy, and collaborative goal setting to help clients build confidence and regain control of their lives.
I am committed to helping clients improve their well-being, strengthen their resilience, and rebuild a sense of wholeness. My focus is on delivering personalized care that honors each client’s unique needs and lived experiences. Whether you are beginning your mental health journey or continuing it, I am here to support you every step of the way.
As a woman, mother, and social worker, I am passionate about helping people understand the complex issues confronted by all gender...
As a woman, mother, and social worker, I am passionate about helping people understand the complex issues confronted by all gender identities, parents, and those who have experienced trauma.
Rachael Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about helping adults address their unique life experiences and live life fully. She has provided mental health care in Baltimore for nearly 17 years. She is a queer-identified woman in a multi-racial family. This, coupled with her professional experience in an urban area, enables her to provide a variety of treatment services and knowledge to address life's many issues. Rachael specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, suicide grief, and trauma. Rachael also has experience with treating substance use issues.
Rachael completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Rachael utilizes several treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and person-centered treatment.
Almost every living being experiences some sort of trauma in their life, big or small. Rachael is confident that she can help teach coping skills, perspective, and healing techniques to deal with any issue you’re dealing with. If you are ready to find hope, live a more joyful life, and experience therapy with some humor, schedule an appointment with her.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Emotional abuse counseling helps victims heal from abusive relationships. Examples of emotional abuse may include:
Emotional abuse counseling with our Thriveworks therapists in Baltimore gives people the safe space they need to identify and understand the harm they’ve experienced and move forward. Through therapy, many victims have rebuilt their self-esteem and self-worth; recognized that they did not cause the abuse, but their perpetrator is responsible for the choice to harm; identified their wounds and found the treatment they need; healed from trauma; re-established their personal safety; grieved their losses; formed new, loving relationships; and learned to trust their experiences and emotions.
Emotional abuse counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Emotional abuse counseling with one of our Thriveworks therapists in Baltimore, MD can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
Emotional abuse is a common term for psychological and mental maltreatment. The main aim of a perpetrator of emotional abuse is to control the victim. The way they get to do this is by reducing their confidence and self-esteem. Once they manage to do that, the abused one becomes ever more reliant on their abuser. Common tactics used to accomplish these aims include:
Emotional abuse is often about maintaining a strong psychosomatic hold over the victim. Unless the sufferer removes themselves from the situation, the abuse will never stop. And the longer it goes on, the longer the road to recovery can be. Emotional abuse therapists have been able to help tens of thousands of people take back control of their lives. Reach out to us today for emotional abuse support.
Once an emotional abuse victim gets into recovery they then get to reflect on the sheer hopelessness of their past situation. Many say that the impact of their abuse was worse even than any physical violence they had experienced. They also tell of how difficult it was to understand the gravity of their situation while they were living it.
There are certainly many challenges for emotional abuse sufferers. The biggest challenge is for those trapped in an abusive relationship, not in the recovery process. The hardest challenge victim’s face is getting out of the abusive relationship. For as long as they remain in it, their ability to function normally within society will only get worse. There are no victims of abusive relationships, only volunteers. After all, the majority of sufferers have the option to get out if they so choose to. Although this is easier to say than it is to do, it’s still an option nonetheless.
If you’re hurting, consider getting in touch with our Thriveworks Baltimore emotional abuse therapy professionals. We can provide objective diagnoses and offer treatment programs that may help to deal with your psychological abuse problems and related symptoms. Reach out today for help. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and accept most major insurances.
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