Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Laurel, VA
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Laurel, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Shay Malone
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ed.S., Resident in Counseling
Our experience of the world is often impacted by how we experience it through our senses. For some people, the world is harder to navigate because lights are much brighter, sounds are much louder, and textures are far more uncomfortable. And for a lot of highly sensitive people, emotions are significantly stronger.
2 Years Experience
Online in Laurel, VA (Online Only)
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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 In environments that do not understand them, they can become anxious, withdrawn, perfectionistic, or reactive.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 Laurel, VA
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Laurel, VA (Online Only)
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LEGACY MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Legacy Mental Health Consulting Services provides supportive, insight‑driven care for individuals who identify as Highly Sensitive Persons—those who experience emotions deeply, notice subtle details, and feel more affected by stress, conflict, or overstimulation. We understand that high sensitivity is not a flaw but a meaningful temperament trait that can bring creativity, empathy, intuition, and rich inner awareness. At the same time, it can lead to overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism, or difficulty setting boundaries. Using approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, DBT skills, and strengths‑based exploration, we help clients manage emotional intensity, reduce sensory overload, and build confidence in their unique way of experiencing the world. Our goal is to create a safe, affirming space where highly sensitive individuals can thrive, feel understood, and learn to use their sensitivity as a source of resilience and empowerment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Laurel, VA
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Denise Bike
Psychologist, PhD
Empathy and intuition are your superpowers… but can leave you overstimulated, anxious, and depleted. Underneath all the adapting, managing, and achieving, your nervous system craves stillness. With Dr. Bike, you can design an in-depth intensive focused on learning to let your sensitivity guide you, not exhaust you.
13 Years Experience
Online in Laurel, VA (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Laurel, VA Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Laurel, VA average 17 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (47%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 47% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Men |