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My practice centers on an egalitarian and empowerment model, giving clients the opportunity to explore and process their presenting issues within the framework of their own worldview, experiences, and relationships with themselves and others. Key pillars of her approach include: • Eclectic Treatment: I use an eclectic mix of evidence-based methods—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions—based on each individual's unique needs and goals. • Authenticity and Growth: A central objective of my practice is guiding clients toward discovering your authentic self and engaging more fully in life with increased optimism, hope, and happiness. • Safe Therapeutic Space: I focus on establishing a collaborative working relationship built on unconditional positive regard to naturally foster self-reflection, healing, and personal growth. • Structured Progress: Treatment generally starts with an initial recommendation of weekly sessions to build a strong therapeutic rapport, establish collaborative goals, and map out a structured treatment plan with midpoint evaluations. The empowerment therapy model is an egalitarian, strengths-based approach designed to help individuals reclaim authority over their lives by shifting the focus from individual pathology to broader systemic, cultural, and environmental contexts. Rooted heavily in feminist therapy, community psychology, and social justice frameworks, this model treats the client as the ultimate expert on their own experiences.

I believe good therapy should feel personal, purposeful, and relevant to your life. I bring more than two decades of clinical experience, along with curiosity, perspective, humor, and a genuine interest in the person sitting across from me. I I’m an active therapist. I’ll listen carefully, ask questions, offer feedback, and sometimes challenge you to look at things from a different perspective. There is no single formula I follow; our work is shaped by who you are, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to accomplish. Most importantly, I believe the relationship we build matters. Therapy should be a place where you can speak candidly, explore what matters to you, and do meaningful work with someone who is fully engaged in the process with you.

Anna Binder, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist who also serves as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Having earned her degree at the University of Maryland and been a fellow at the Johns Hopkins center for childhood and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Binder fully trained in treating children and teens, as well as adults. Dr. Binder’s approach to treatment uses a comprehensive assessment where she discusses if there is a need for medication to improve a patient’s life. She prides herself in providing expert psychiatric care that will help you perform at your personal and professional best. Collaboration is at the core of Dr. Binder’s practice, often working with her client’s therapist or primary care provider to discuss and plan what the best and most effective treatment might be for you. Dr. Binder also understands that everyone’s case is different and not everyone requires medication but when it is needed, she works hard to ensure that her plans for clients are effective and necessary.

If you are here, something in your life probably is not working the way you want it to. Maybe the same argument keeps happening in your relationship. Maybe stress from work or family keeps following you home. Or maybe you just know you are capable of living better than the patterns you are currently stuck in. That is where our work begins. My approach is direct and collaborative. Instead of endless "how does that make you feel" conversations, we focus on what is actually happening in your life, identifying the patterns, understanding what is keeping them in place, and building practical ways to move forward. People come to me as individuals, couples, parents, and families dealing with real-world challenges: relationship stress, family conflict, life transitions, and the pressure of trying to hold everything together while still showing up for the people who depend on you. I have been doing this work for over two decades and I still genuinely love it. Not because the problems are easy, but because people are more capable of change than they usually give themselves credit for. My job is to help you see that and build on it. If you are ready to stop managing the same patterns and start actually changing them, reach out. The first conversation is free.

When life becomes frustrating, and you feel like you're going in circles, my help may be just what you need. My approach is holistic - utilizing mind, body, and spirit - to get to the core of the issue. In this way, you don't spend years delving into your symptoms, but work through the issue effectively the first time. People have often said, "I've gotten more out of 2 sessions with you then 10 years of therapy."

My approach to therapy is supportive, empathetic, and focused on helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their healing journey. With over 25 years of experience working with youth and families, I specialize in supporting adolescents navigating depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. I help clients recognize their inner strengths, build self-advocacy skills, and create a safe space where healing and growth can happen at their own pace.

I specialize in working with people who need help with their relationships. If you need help with anger, rage, or just want to get along better with others, come see me. I specialize in working with anger, rage, and all types of communication issues. I also offer individual therapy for Substance Abuse or other compulsions in a private setting for those who do not wish to participate in group therapy.

Helping people to live more balanced and healthy lives is my passion. My approach to therapy involves collaborating with the client to create a fulfilling life in line with the person's values. I enjoy helping people to improve their ability to handle difficult situations, face their inner struggles and fears, improve self-awareness, and increase their feelings mastery and contentment. My educational background includes a Doctorate in Health Science and a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and is the director of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program at The Counseling Group. Specializations include the treatment of eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma, and anxiety disorders. In addition to DBT, I have extensive training in Radically-Open DBT, DBT-Prolonged Exposure for post-traumatic stress disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. I also serve as the director of the DBT program at The Counseling Group. DBT has been empirically validated as an effective treatment for those with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, substance use disorders, mood disorders, self-harm behavior, suicidality, impulsivity issues, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal difficulties. Meditation and mindfulness help people to become more integrated in mind and body. When appropriate or requested, I utilize mindfulness and meditation for issues such as anxiety, negative body image, improving attention span and concentration, improving mind and body awareness, reducing impulsivity, and help regulate difficult emotions.

In a world that deeply demands the 'best' from you, you may be constantly overwhelmed. You may be a new professional who's hitting a wall, a young adult struggling to understand their purpose, or seasoned adult coming to grips with something unknown. You might be someone whose struggling amid the noise, tension, and discomfort in your closest circles, in the workplace, on the internet, or in the community. You may be in a sensitive time of your life where life's transitions feel more like collisions, an experience that no one seems to understand, leaving you to feel deeply unsure of what direction to take. I am a Licensed, Board-Certified Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor. In my inclusive and affirming work with my clients, my differentiates from other safe spaces through disrupting the feedback loops of our lives that keep us stuck. I use evidence-based approaches to work with you in defining the problems, the goals, the objectives, and the results that are deeply important to you.

Life is not easy! My approach to helping you find your rhythm encompasses my work experience, education and desire to see people live an intentional life. My belief is that you are the expert on your life and I partner with you on a journey to find and keep your level of satisfaction. From beginning to end you will receive support and care all the way through!!