I strongly believe in your inherent ability to grow and change-- to survive neglect, hardship, and trauma and become stronger and more resilient. I help people find their strengths and learn to accept and even love their vulnerabilities. I teach coping skills and I listen intently.
We suffer when we resist our painful experience and feeling based on relationships to early caregivers. In my work I assist you to discover what has been avoided in your efforts to survive. I do this by providing a compassionate presence and helping to observe blocks to awareness that emerge in our meetings. I think this mechanism is universal. We
I believe that our most important periods of growth come out of our most painful moments and circumstances. I have chosen this profession because I believe in the power of working though pain to a better end. I consider it a privilege and an honor to participate in your journey to wellness. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to e
It can be scary and difficult to make changes in our lives or relationships. I see therapy as a collaborative relationship where the client is the expert on themselves. The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors impacting personal growth and change in the process of therapy. By creating an empowering, safe, and supportive spa
Do you ever feel like happiness eludes you while those around you seem to have it all together? Do you find yourself questioning if others are simply pretending to be happy, as you struggle with overwhelming emotions? Rest assured, experiencing seasons of anxiety and depression is a normal part of life. As a therapist, my mission is to provide unwa
I have been working in the helping field related to counseling for almost 20 years. In that time I have learned that the best way to help others is to be an excellent listener, to be compassionate, empathetic, and to collaborate with individuals to assist them in gaining the tools that they need to make positive change in their lives. I work hard t
As a licensed clinical social worker, I work with teenagers and adults, as well as couples and families. I specialize in bereavement and grief. Many different losses can trigger feelings of grief. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end to a relationship, an identity crisis, a job loss, or changes stemming from a medical diagnosis, marriage,
Therapy can be an intimidating process, and my goal is to provide an open, safe environment to help instill support, understanding and empowerment throughout your therapeutic journey. Whether you’re looking to build confidence as an individual or within your relationship, together we can build the tools you need to succeed.
My primary area
The clients that I tend to work with struggle with anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and poor self-image. However, they want to create change. While there are often the big picture issues we are working through, often there is more nuance to the issues such as perfectionism or attachment issues causing anxiety; burnout or unresolved tra
I am Ryan Malphrus a Psychotherapist in the state of Maryland who provides individual and group counseling with adolescents and adults, with a specialization in men's issues.
I have worked for over 10 years helping others understand and accept themselves, in order to live a truly meaningful life. I specialize working with men struggling to
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