Depression Therapists in Maryland

Meet Linda Perry, a highly experienced healthcare professional with over 20 years in the field. She began her career as a midwife, caring for mothers and newborns during the birthing process. With a strong desire to expand her knowledge and skill set, she transitioned into the field of psychiatric mental health and is now a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Linda takes a patient-centered approach to her practice, ensuring that each individual's unique needs and concerns are addressed. She also judiciously uses medication management, ensuring that it is used to support and enhance overall treatment plans. With her diverse background and compassionate approach, Linda is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to her patients.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in practice for 25 years. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships and substance abuse. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where the client brings strengths and I can teach tools that will help navigate a healthier future.

Hello, I'm Sara Lincoln, a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). With over a decade of experience in healthcare, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to all my patients. I have worked in a variety of different roles, including CNA, Medical Assistant, LPN and RN. I hold various certifications and licenses across multiple states, ensuring that I am well-equipped to address diverse healthcare needs. My educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Ohio University and an Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Purdue University Global. I continuously strive to enhance my skills and knowledge, and focus on underserved populations. I am well versed in providing quality care through telemedicine or virtual formats with a total of four years experience in virtual healthcare. I specialize in helping patient's obtain and maintain a healthy BMI and lifestyle which may include injectable or oral medications. I am able to prescribe to your local pharmacy or a compounding pharmacy. My commitment is to offer the highest standard of care while building strong, trusting relationships with my patients. Thank you for considering me as your healthcare provider. SPECIALTIES: • Family Medicine • Obesity • Weight Loss • Semaglutide Management • GLP-1 Injections • Mental health CONDITIONS TREATED: • Allergies • Anxiety • Back pain • BMI Improvement • Depression • Flu • Insomnia • Lifestyle change • Obesity • Overweight • PTSD • Routine check-up • Sinus infection • Weight loss TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: Virtual only with evening, weekend, and early morning availability. Able to manage prescription weight loss medications at local pharmacies OR compounding pharmacies which are mailed directly to the patient.

I am an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner and PMHNP, dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care. My journey in healthcare began in nursing, and I have since advanced to specialize in various clinical settings, including primary care and mental health services. I excel in creating personalized treatment plans and working closely with patients to ensure the best possible outcomes. My approach is patient-centered. I focus on understanding each patient's unique needs and tailoring care to suit them. I emphasize both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, ensuring holistic care that supports health and comfort. With a strong foundation in education, I make a point to explain treatments clearly, helping patients and their families understand their health and options. I've also ventured into telehealth services, emphasizing accessibility and continuity of care. In addition to my healthcare role, I’m an assistant pastor and a fluent French speaker, eager to support a diverse range of patients. My goal is to make a positive impact on each patient's health journey, alongside physicians and healthcare teams, to ensure thorough, high-quality care. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: At the heart of my treatment philosophy is a deep commitment to patient-centered care. I believe in treating each person as a unique individual with their own needs and circumstances. I work closely with patients to understand their health issues, helping them feel heard and valued. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, I create personalized care plans that address both medical and emotional aspects of health. My approach balances pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, ensuring comfort and support for all patients, whether facing chronic or acute conditions. Together, we empower patients to take control of their health journey, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for healing.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or not your first rodeo in the therapy arena, finding the right therapist for you is a Big Freaking Deal! You’ve likely been doing tireless research, visiting websites, unsure if you’ll find someone who truly gets you. What you want is… A therapist who is R-E-A-L, doesn’t hide behind a clipboard, nods and won’t just say “mm-hm” to everything that comes out of your mouth, or ask you 100 times “how does that make you feel?” You want a therapist whom you can sense a connection with and see that this person might understand you, better than you understand yourself. This may sound like a tall order, but you deserve to find the BEST possible person to do this life-progressing work with. The badass go-getter in me recognizes the badass go-getter in you! I’m here to help you get to work at becoming a better version of yourself. Making the first move can be tough, but I know deep down, you’ll muster up the strength you need. You’re ready to take the leap, no matter how scary it might be. You want someone who is willing to take this journey with you and push you towards the progress you want to make in your life! You’re ready to take the risk of learning new ways to handle problems that keep coming up and let go of your old ways of doing things.

One of the most important factors in therapy is the connection created between the client and therapist. Building a trusting foundation can be a critical component in an individual’s therapeutic journey. I thrive to give my clients a healing and nonjudgmental safe space that guides them through their challenges. It is my hope to help clients overcome their obstacles, gain insight, and celebrate their accomplishments they have achieved in therapy. My main goal is to create a therapeutic space to collaborate and work with my clients on overcoming and resolving life challenges or issues. I help my clients gain insight, improve their connection with others, and to deal with life stressors. In my work I treat mental health issues, problematic behaviors, relationships conflicts, and much more. It is your time for rise above your challenges, put yourself first, and become dedicated to your wellbeing.

Jaki has been working in social work for over 20 years. She received her Master's Degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, with a clinical concentration that focused on families and children. Jaki has experience working with diverse populations in various settings within the community. These settings include public education, foster care, and outpatient courts' mental health programs. Jaki understands the importance of meeting each client where they are. She utilizes holistic, strength-based, and solution-focused therapeutic approaches to help her clients achieve their goals.

Free-Spirited, Bubbly Social Worker… Yep, That’s Me! Hello, I bet you didn’t think that your therapist could look and sound like you, your mother, your sister, or your friends. Yes! I’m from the South. Yes! I graduated from an HBCU. Yes! I look and talk just like you! I’m Lakisha Shears, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I'm a migrant from Memphis Tennessee who fell in love with the rich culture and resilience of both Maryland and DC. I graduated with my Master's in Social Work from Morgan State University! I’m a solution-focused therapist, who is passionate about providing therapy that is unique to you. I specialize in therapy for individuals who lack the self-confidence needed to achieve their goals. Over the last decade, I have worked in various capacities, including education, domestic violence, child & adult protective services, substance abuse, and the outpatient mental health fields. My southern roots attribute to my uncanny ability to connect with people from all walks of life. I provide a unique, non-conservative approach to therapy that many refer to as “half-holistic, half-hood”. I’m dedicated to serving unconventional therapy seekers. The disenfranchised populations, who typically don’t access therapy.

Sometimes, life throws us a curveball. We start feeling like something isn't quite right, or we are going through significant changes in life and would like some guidance. Whether you are having issues with anxiety, depression, family conflict, identity, college transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, or grief and loss, I can help you through a difficult situation. Having someone to talk to who understands your personal situation can be life-changing. While I've worked with a wide spectrum of clients over the years, clients in my practice are between 16-60 years of age who have difficulty with anxiety, depression, and/or interpersonal relationships. Goals related to these difficulties are often managing anxiety, increasing coping skills, improving relationships, and processing trauma if present. I am a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience. I have worked with a vast majority of mental health issues and concerns ranging from personal life, work, and relationship issues. My youngest client has been 6, and my oldest client has been 90. I have experience working with various mental health diagnoses. My training focused on assessment and treatment of varying concerns. This includes utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities. Still, I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, tailoring services to the individual's personal story, and utilizing an integrative approach.

Sudha Purihella, MA-Psychology; MA-Mental Health Counseling; LPC – (Licensed Professional Counselor). Psychotherapist, Individual and Group Specialist, Specialist South Asian Cultural issues. Sudha Purihella has two MA degree’s majoring in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. She speaks fluent Telugu-South Indian language and understands Hindi. She has over 30 years of clinical experience in the field. She has worked in Clinical and Management positions in a wide variety of outpatient mental health settings and several levels of residential care from Crisis step-down, Transitional group home, Permanent Group Home and Independent Supervised Living at Woodley House, Inc in Washington, D.C. Due to her continued interest and passion for direct clinical services, she has entered the area of clinical private practice in 2003. Her approach is Eclectic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psycho-dynamic, Humanistic, Solution-Focused, Life Coaching, Existential, and Reality Therapy. She is very intuitive, caring culturally sensitive, and demonstrates a skilled ability to empathize and build a positive alliance with her clients. She works collaboratively with her clients’ inner chaotic nature and empowers growth as well as self-efficacy.