Women's Issues therapists in Fort Meade, MD
Browse Women's Issues therapists in Fort Meade, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Women's Issues
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
Being a woman is extraordinary. It is also, if we are being honest, exhausting in ways that do not always get acknowledged. The pressure to be everything to everyone. The invisible labor that never makes it onto anyone's radar. The way we are socialized to shrink, to apologize, to put ourselves last and call it strength. And layered underneath all of that, the very real and unique experiences that shape us as women, our bodies, our relationships, our roles, our seasons of life, and sometimes our wounds.
At CCW International, women are not just a specialty. They are the heart of why this practice exists.
Our founder started this practice to serve women navigating some of life's hardest chapters, beginning with women diagnosed with breast cancer who needed more than clinical treatment. They needed someone who understood the full weight of what they were carrying. That commitment to seeing and honoring the whole woman has never wavered.
We work with women across every season of life, from young adults finding their footing to seasoned professionals redefining what comes next. We address the issues that are uniquely ours, identity, self-worth, relationships, reproductive health, trauma, caregiving, grief, and the quiet but persistent feeling that you have been taking care of everyone else for so long you have forgotten how to take care of yourself.
You have spent enough time being strong for everyone else. This is your space to just be human.
We are here for you, all of you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Fort Meade, MD (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Evolve Counseling Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
We work with a variety of women's issues through psychoeducation, insight building and creating a safe and welcoming place where you feel supported and heard.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being a woman in this day and age can bring so many different layers of challenge and difficulty. In our work together, we can walk through the different issues that you are facing while deepening insight into the strategies you've developed throughout your life to adapt to life's demands. While these strategies were often necessary in the moment, they sometimes just don't work so well for us as time goes on or as the situation changes. Our sessions focus on building insight into your patterns, the messages/beliefs you may hold about yourself and others, and strategies to help you take the steps that are meaningful to you.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Christine Highfill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S
Women often face unique challenges across different stages of life—from navigating relationships, career pressures, and motherhood, to managing transitions, identity shifts, or hormonal changes. These experiences can bring feelings of stress, self-doubt, or imbalance that are difficult to carry alone. In therapy, I provide a supportive, empowering space to process these challenges, strengthen coping strategies, and reconnect with your sense of self. Together, we’ll focus on building resilience, confidence, and balance so you can move forward feeling more grounded, fulfilled, and authentically yourself.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Kelly McCabe
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
Women often navigate unique pressures related to identity, relationships and expectations. I provide a supportive space to explore these challenges, strengthen your voice, and build balance and fulfillment.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Pat Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Women often have multiple roles that create complexity in their lives. I work with women to explore their unique needs and regain a sense of themselves.
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Connie Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA in Counseling, LCPC, LIMHP, LMHC
I am skilled in helping women to meet the challenges specific to them. I can assist you in developing a plan and provide you support in the process.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Women’s issues encompass a broad range of challenges. They are one of my areas of specialty and I’d be delighted to talk with you and see if I might be of help.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our Women's Issues counseling services cater specifically to the unique psychological, emotional, and life challenges faced by women across all stages of life. Understanding the complex interplay of personal, social, and cultural influences on women’s mental health, we provide a compassionate and empowering therapeutic environment. Our goal is to support women in navigating life transitions, relationship dynamics, work-life balance, body image concerns, and specific mental health conditions with strength and resilience.
Techniques and Supports for Addressing Women's Issues
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addressing specific concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of women.
* Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Training to foster a positive and nurturing relationship with oneself.
* Life Transition Support focusing on major events such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause, or career changes, offering strategies for adjustment and coping.
* Trauma-Informed Care to sensitively address and heal from experiences of trauma, including sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of trauma disproportionately affecting women.
Goals of Counseling for Women's Issues
Our counseling or Women's Issues aims to:
* Empower and Validate by affirming women's experiences and strengths, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-worth.
* Enhance Coping Mechanisms with the development of adaptive skills and strategies for navigating life’s challenges.
* Promote Healing and Recovery from past traumas through compassionate and effective therapeutic practices.
* Support Life Transitions by providing guidance and coping strategies for the unique challenges associated with different life stages and events.
* Cultivate Healthy Relationships by exploring patterns, setting boundaries, and enhancing communication skills.
Our approach recognizes the diverse and dynamic roles women play in society and the unique challenges they face. By providing a supportive and understanding space, we aim to help women develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of fulfillment. Our counseling services are grounded in the belief that by addressing mental health and well-being holistically, women can achieve lasting personal growth and empowerment.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Fort Meade, MD
Online in Fort Meade, MD
Women's Issues
Dr. Bridget Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
What does it mean to be a woman? I approach therapy taking into account the unique biological, psychological, and social experiences, including depression, anxiety, trauma, hormonal transitions, caregiving stress, and discrimination that women experience. We look out your experience as a woman through the lens of the various environments you exist in and the ways we have been conditioned to think and feel about women. I am trained in many of the conditions that disproportionately affect women and use approaches designed for life‑stage changes such as pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause.
10 Years Experience
Online in Fort Meade, MD (Online Only)
Women's Issues therapists in Fort Meade, MD Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Fort Meade, MD average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 86% |
Female |
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| 10% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 30% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |