Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Potomac, MD
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Potomac, Maryland. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
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 Potomac, MD
Online in Potomac, MD
HSP
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 Potomac, MD (Online Only)
HSP
Chesapeake Behavioral Health Serivces
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C, LCPC
Our therapists are trained in effective approaches to manage being a highly sensitive person.
17 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
HSP
Couples Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist, Ph.D., LPC
When you and your spouse walk into a room, do you each pick up on dramatically different amounts of information? If one of you is highly sensitive, it may feel like you're living in fundamentally different worlds. I help couples bridge that gap so these differences in perception become a strength, not something that makes you feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected.
25 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD (Online Only)
HSP
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
You notice everything. The way someone’s tone doesn’t match their words. The shift in a room when tension walks in. The beauty in small, fleeting things most people rush past. You feel deeply, love fiercely, and carry more than anyone realizes—because from the outside, you probably seem composed, capable, even unshakeable.
But inside? It’s a different story. Loud noises feel like an ambush. Crowded schedules leave you overstimulated and drained. Criticism—especially from yourself—lingers far longer than you’d like. Maybe you’ve spent years wondering why things seem to hit you harder, why you can’t just “let it go,” or why rest never feels like enough.
Dr. Jenny Shields sees you. She understands what it’s like to live in a world that’s too fast, too harsh, too loud—and to feel like you’re too much for it. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and compassion-based work, she helps sensitive souls turn down the inner noise, set boundaries that protect their peace, and reclaim their sensitivity as the strength it truly is. You don’t need to toughen up. You need space to be exactly who you are—and to learn how to thrive because of your sensitivity, not in spite of it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Potomac, MD
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Potomac, MD Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Potomac, MD average 18 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), Psychodynamic Therapy (48%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Jewish |