Carrie Mead, LCPC Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Why do People go to Therapy?
People seek therapy for many different reasons. You may be facing a specific life challenge, struggling with a difficult relationship, or feeling stuck in analysis paralysis. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, navigate life’s challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Carrie Mead’s Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety
- Adult ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- Divorce Recovery
- Faith-based thearpy
- Family Conflict
- Family Estrangement
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia/ Sleep Issues
- Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
- Panic Disorder
- Parental Alienation
- PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Stress Management
- Social Anxiety
- Toxic Relationship Recovery
- Trauma
- Women’s Issues
Signs of Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Analysis Paralysis
- Burnout
- Emotional dysregulation / survival mode
- Emotional overwhelm
- Feeling stuck or unfulfilled
- Depression and low mood
- Overthinking and excessive worry
- Importer Syndrome
- Perfectionism
- People-pleasing
- Highly Sensitive Person / Empath problems
- Difficulty setting boundaries
- Low self-esteem and self-doubt
- Anger and rage
Relationships and Family Challenges
- Attachment wounds and unhealthy relationship patterns
- Divorce and separation
- Divorce contemplation and Discernment counseling
- Marital conflict and communication problems
- High-conflict relationships and toxic relationships
- Infidelity and affair recovery
- Family conflict
- Estrangement and parental alienation
- Blended family challenges
- Co-parenting problems
- Parenting stress
- Relationship transitions, including remarriage, blended families, consensual non-monogamy (CNM), and polyamorous relationships
Trauma and Recovery
- Sexual trauma
- Narcissistic abuse
- Betrayal Trauma
- Divorce Trauma
- Childhood Trauma and childhood Neglect
- Religious Trauma
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Chronic illness and chronic pain
Personal Growth and Self-Discovery
- Emotional immaturity in self or others
- Self-awareness and emotional growth
- Building healthier boundaries
- Learning to say ‘No’
- Developing more fulfilling relationships
- Identifying your core-values
- Creating greater balance, purpose, and meaning in life
- Substance use concerns and alcohol use disorders
Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
- Death of a loved one
- Pet loss
- Infertility and reproductive challenges
- Health problems
- Major life transitions (i.e. divorce, empty nesting, bringing home baby)
- Near-death experiences (NDEs)
Work, Career, and Financial Stress
- Career dissatisfaction
- Workplace stress
- Job loss or job insecurity
- Financial stress and insecurity
Identity, Culture, and Social Concerns
- Faith based crisis or spiritual concerns
- Immigration and cultural adjustment challenges
- Social injustice
- Political stress and concerns about world events
Which Service is Right for You?
Ways to connect
Carrie Mead, LCPC
443.951.3986
carrie@marylandtherapycarrie.com
Telehealth
Video sessions are held from my office and the place of your choosing (within the state of Maryland or South Carolina, only).
Find a place that is quiet, secluded, and private. Join me by secure video conference. Use headphones if possible to ensure privacy and minimize distractions.