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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.
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.
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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...
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.
My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help yo...
My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help you to succeed and reach your counseling goals.
Dr. Judy Ann Upshaw is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 43 years of clinical experience. While she is experienced in general mental health treatment, her specialty is substance use treatment. Dr. Judy has worked in inpatient as well as outpatient treatment as well as individual, group, couples and family counseling. She enjoys assisting people in finding their true selves and achieve their highest goals. Dr. Judy has developed programs and supervised other therapist. She is also an adjunct college professor.
Dr. Judy completed her Bachelor's degree in Behavior Sciences at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. She then received a Master's degree in Psychology from Temple University-Philadelphia, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University-Arlington. She utilizes many treatment modality such as music and art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and much more.
Life is full of challenges, especially in this post-pandemic era. Now more than ever, Dr. Judy sees our societies the need for counseling. She would like to have the opportunity to support you in your life's journey and is confident in her ability to help you reach your goals. Schedule your first session with her today.
I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely seen, so I bring warmth, honesty, and real-world compassion into the room ...
I believe therapy works best when people feel genuinely seen, so I bring warmth, honesty, and real-world compassion into the room while helping clients navigate anxiety, relationships, selfworth, and life transitions.
Hi, I'm Bianca Johnson, LCPC, a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and adolescents through anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I work with clients who are often seeking deeper self-understanding, healthier coping skills, stronger communication, and more balance in their daily lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
I use a collaborative, compassionate approach that blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies to help clients build self-awareness, improve communication, manage emotions, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. Clients can expect a supportive space that encourages growth, accountability, and lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate things alone. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow at their own pace. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
As an individual, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the therapeutic process. I understand the profound e...
As an individual, I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to the therapeutic process. I understand the profound emotional, psychological, and relational effects that adversity can have on an individual's well-being. I believe that while trauma may shape our stories, it does not have to define our future.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across the lifespan. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and older adults. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, grief and loss, stress, burnout, and life transitions. Seeking support is a courageous first step, and you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. We'll work together to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
My approach includes psychoeducation and lifestyle interventions. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, grief and loss, stress and burnout, and women's mental health. I have a strong interest in physical and mental health, including sleep, nutrition, hormonal balance, and overall wellness.
I offer a thoughtful, respectful, and collaborative partnership built on trust and communication. I believe in shared decision-making, ensuring treatment plans are personalized, evidence-based, and aligned with your values and goals. I am committed to helping clients build the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive. I offer guidance and support.
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My go-to approach for grief & loss counseling is to apply person-centered therapy, as it provides the warm environment and support needed in such a difficult time. In addition, providing psychoeducation on the stages of grief is key so that the person can identify where they are and what they have felt or identify what is to come and how normal it is to feel all these things during this time.
There is no one method tool or approach to use with grief and loss counseling; however, if one is having issues with processing their emotions, some suggestions/techniques that can be taught are journaling or providing examples of closure/release activities to do on their own or with clinician. Practicing ways to ask for help or how to respond or talk to someone else that is struggling with grief can be taught as well, as sometimes people get stuck on what to say.
Progress in grief counseling can be determined by the improvement the client has made in functioning (if they were impacted in this way), if they feel more comfortable talking about the loss and aren't avoiding, or potentially if they are crying less. While crying less isn't a targeted goal for clinicians, for clients that may usually be the case, so they see this as progress most times.
Clients can implement (in addition to their therapy) any recommended activities provided by clinician, whether that is being around others, implementing self-care, taking a break, etc. If a processing activity was provided as a homework assignment, that can be completed or attempted as well.
There is no preparation needed for grief counseling; please just come and know that we are here for you!
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Owings Mills, MD have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Owings Mills, MD will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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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