Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ballenger Creek, Maryland MD
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Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
At Washington Psychological Wellness, we understand the unique experiences of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) — someone who feels emotions deeply, notices subtleties others may miss, and can become easily overwhelmed by stress or stimulation. Our therapists provide compassionate, tailored support to help HSPs embrace their sensitivity as a strength while learning tools to navigate the challenges it can bring.
We work with children, teens, and adults to build resilience, set healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, and foster self-acceptance. Therapy can help you thrive in relationships, at work, and in daily life while honoring your authentic self.
If you identify as highly sensitive, we’re here to support you on your journey to greater balance, confidence, and well-being.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ballenger Creek, MD
Online in Ballenger Creek, MD Maryland
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
Being a Highly Sensitive Person comes with great gifts as well as some unique challenges. Researchers estimate that 20-30% of people (and many animal species) are more sensitively-wired. In fact, it's estimated that over 40% of people who reach out for therapy are highly sensitive. I specialize in working with HSPs and have for a number of years. Learning about Dr. Elaine Aron's research around HSPs was transformative for me personally and professionally. I find that HSP clients as well as parents raising HSP kids benefit from HSP-knowledgeable and -supportive therapy, using a gentle approach that identifies and validates the gifts and provides strategies for navigating the tricky parts (prone to overstimulation in overwhelming environments, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, difficulty with conflict, among others). HSPs are deep feelers, deep processors, have immense empathy for others, and naturally notice all the details of people and the places they are in.
13 Years Experience
Online in Ballenger Creek, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who feel and notice a lot. You might be deeply affected by others’ moods, small changes in tone, or the energy of a room. Loud noises, bright lights, busy schedules, or conflict may feel more overwhelming to you than to those around you. Many highly sensitive people grow up feeling “too much” or “too sensitive.”
As adults, this can look like needing more time to recover from social interactions or workdays; feeling easily overstimulated, wired, or shut down; taking on others’ feelings and struggling to find your own center; and being very conscientious, but also prone to burnout or self‑criticism.
Highly sensitive children and teens are often described as intense, dramatic, shy, or “overreactive.” They may have big feelings, strong empathy, vivid inner worlds, or a very thoughtful, observant way of moving through life. In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.
In our work together, we explore how your sensitivity shows up in your nervous system, relationships, and daily life. We look at what overwhelms you and what nourishes you so that sensitivity can become less of a constant struggle and more of a source of information, depth, and connection. When I work with children and teens, I also support parents in understanding their child’s sensitivity and responding in ways that feel more workable for everyone. Working with highly sensitive people is central to my practice, and I understand how much strength it takes to move through the world this way.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ballenger Creek, MD Maryland
Tiyahna M
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC,LPCMH,NCC,C-DBT
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a gentle, flexible way that’s especially supportive for highly sensitive clients. Together, we explore thought patterns and behaviors while honoring your depth of feeling, intuition, and nervous system needs. The work is collaborative, paced carefully, and focused on building practical tools without minimizing emotional intensity. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and at ease—without asking you to become less sensitive.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ballenger Creek, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Debra Zand
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being highly sensitive is not a flaw. It is your superpower. High sensitivity is a profound, inborn trait—not a clinical disorder. I will never try to change your sensitive nature; but instead will help you honor it. Highly sensitive people possess incredible empathy, deep intuition, and creative insight. I provide tailored therapy to help you thrive as your authentic, sensitive self. navigate overstimulation, set healthy boundaries, and transform emotional overwhelm into deep self-compassion.
26 Years Experience
Online in Ballenger Creek, MD Maryland
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ballenger Creek, Maryland Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Ballenger Creek, Maryland average 19 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
Online Only |
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| 41% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Jewish |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Persons with Disabilities |