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Adult Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy helps adults improve their mental health, enhance self-esteem, and build more fulfilling relationships. Through our research-based treatment methods, we offer a supportive and confidential environment for Maryland-based clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Group Therapy

Couples Therapy

Geriatric Therapy

Therapy is for everyone.

Adult psychotherapy offers a range of benefits that can enhance well-being and quality of life for everyone, making it a valuable tool for personal growth and self-care.

Through a collaborative relationship with a trained psychotherapist, adults can work towards understanding themselves better, resolving emotional issues, and developing coping strategies for life’s challenges. Additionally, therapy helps adults improve their mental health, enhance self-esteem, and build more fulfilling relationships.

Self-Awareness

Our licensed professionals help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their thoughts, their emotions, and their behaviors.

Coping Skills

We teach effective coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges in life.

Emotional Support

We provides a safe and supportive environment to express emotions and receive validation and support.

Improved Relationships

Everyone can benefit from improve communication skills, which helps develop healthier relationships.

Personal Growth

Therapy encourages personal growth and development, leading to greater self-confidence and self-acceptance.

Problem-solving Skills

We also help clients develop problem-solving skills and gain new perspectives on their issues.

Anxiety Disorders

Our care providers help individuals manage symptoms of anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Depressive Disorders

Therapy can be effective in treating different kinds of depression, including major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and seasonal affective disorder.

Behavioral Disorders

Therapy can be effective in addressing behavioral issues such oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and conduct disorder.

Trauma & PTSD

Therapy, particularly trauma-focused approaches like CBT can help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Phobias

We provide tools, support, and guidance needed to confront their fears, change reactions to phobic stimuli, and ultimately manage and overcome phobias.

Grief & Loss

We provide support and guidance for clients coping with the loss of a loved one or other significant losses.

LGBTQ+ Issues

Our therapists support clients in the coming-out process, helping them face the potential challenges and complexities of disclosing their LGBTQ+ identity to others. They also help clients their gender identity, providing a safe and affirming space for exploration and self-discovery.

Anger Management

We can help identify the specific situations, thoughts, or emotions that trigger anger, allowing clients to anticipate and manage these triggers more effectively.

This is a safe space.

We treat clients going through a number of personal difficulties.

We employ a variety of research-based therapeautic modalities. Our specific approach and techniques used in individual treatment will depend on our client’s unique needs and circumstances.

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Many of our care providers host virtual sessions.

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We employ multiple research-based therapy modalities.

Everyone’s journey is unique to them, which is why each person’s treatment is tailored to their needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

A common therapy modality, CBT is a problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior.

Single-Session Therapy

Designed to be focused, intensive, and solution-oriented, single-session therapy (SST), or one-time therapy, aims to achieve meaningful change or resolution in a client’s issue within a one single therapy session.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

MBCT is designed to help clients develop a different relationship with their thoughts and feelings. It’s especially helpful for those who suffer from recurrent depression, and often done in group settings.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

The therapeutic goal of ACT is psychological flexibility, which means you are capable of staying present, and adapting to the moment in a way that allows you to live a meaningful life.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

DBT has a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions and negotiating social relationships. It’s useful in treating mood disorders and suicidal ideation, as well as for changing behavioral patterns.

Psychodynamic Therapy

PDT’s basis states deriving insights from childhood can give patients insights about their current problems. This therapy’s success relies heavily on trust, since the topics discussed during sessions are often sensitive or traumatic.

Having a support system helps.

Group therapy offers some unique benefits that individual therapy may not provide.

While individual therapy can be a powerful tool for personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional healing, group therapy can also be a powerful tool for personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional healing, offering. It provides a supportive environment where individuals can share their experiences, receive feedback, and offer support to others facing similar challenges.

Normalization

As part of a group, clients can realize that they are not alone in their struggles, reducing feelings of isolation and shame.

Diverse Perspectives

Group therapy exposes individuals to a range of perspectives and coping strategies, helping them see their issues in a new light and learn from others’ experiences.

Social Skills

Group therapy may improve social skills and interpersonal relationships by providing a safe space to practice communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution. It also provides opportunities for behavioral rehearsal and feedback, making it effective for addressing certain behavioral issues, such as social anxiety.

Assessments

Our trained counselors assess the couple’s relationship, including their communication styles, conflict resolution skills, and areas of strength and improvement.

Education

We teach healthy relationship dynamics, effective communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques.

Mediation

As an unbiased party, a counselor can mediate during conflicts, helping couples communicate more effectively and find mutually satisfactory solutions.

Goal-Setting

We help couples set realistic, achievable, and actionable goals for their relationship, such as improving communication or rebuilding trust.

Enhanced Intimacy

Some of our professionals specialize in helping couples rebuild emotional and physical intimacy, strengthening their bond and connection.

Healthy Boundaries

We also help couples set and maintain healthy boundaries, ensuring that each partner’s needs are respected and honored.

Infertilty Issues

Couples therapy provides a safe space for couples to express their emotions, receive support, and navigate the complex feelings associated with infertility

Family-of-Origin Interferance

We help address family of origin interference, which occurs when issues or dynamics from one or both partners’ families of origin impact their current relationship.

Therapy helps partnerships thrive.

Couples therapists and counselors play a vital role in helping couples improve their relationships

We help couples gain a deeper understanding of each other’s perspectives, leading to greater empathy and compassion in the relationship. Even when a relationship seems to have no major issues, therapy can be very beneficial, because it helps prevent minor issues from escalating, fostering a healthier and more resilient relationship.

Additionally, we help couples with parenting young children or children with special needs/mental health diagnoses, co-parenting strategies and dealing with separation, navigating step-parent/blended family issues, and working with the couple when one partner has a mental health diagnosis.

**At this time, we do not have any openings for Couples Therapy/Counseling. Feel free to let us know if you’re interested, and we’ll contact you when openings are available.**

Aging presents unique challenges.

While psychotherapy for older (65+) adults follows similar approaches, its foci might change.

Therapy for seniors requires a nuanced and holistic approach that takes into account the unique needs, experiences, and challenges of older adults to support their mental health and well-being.

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Social Isolation

We address issues related to social isolation and loneliness, which can be common among older adults and impact mental health.

Life Transitions

Therapy for older adults often focuses on addressing the challenges and transitions associated with aging, such as retirement, loss of loved ones, health issues, and changes in living situations.

Physical Health Considerations

During treatment, we consider the impact of physical health issues, chronic conditions, and mobility limitations on mental health and well-being.

Cognitive Changes

We adapt our approach for older adults experiencing cognitive changes, such as dementia or mild cognitive impairment, to ensure effective communication and engagement.

Family Dynamics

We’re experienced in addressing family dynamics and relationships, including issues related to caregiving, intergenerational conflicts, and end-of-life planning.

Resilience & Coping

We help older adults build resilience and practice coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and maintain a sense of purpose and meaning.

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From the moment I connected with [Orchard Mental Health], I felt at home. Appointment setting was easy. They made me comfortable from the start. Although I haven’t met all the therapists, I can tell you the ones I know are trustworthy, smart, and can get to the heart of the problem (with solutions!) quickly. What is good to know also is that they not only provide counseling, they do testing and can manage medications if need be. Highly recommend.

I cannot put into words how much working with Sarah has impacted my life. She has helped me so much to grow into a version of myself that I value. She has really helped me get through these pandemic times and also served as a mentor.

Dr. Archer is amazing. I finally found a therapist that I vibe with and just gets it. She’s very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly she LISTENS! I was a previous patient and just recently returned to this practice.

Mary, the scheduler/administrative worker was so kind, professional, proactive, and empathetic. I could not be more appreciative of her active listening skills, compassion, and willingness to help me.

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