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Online therapy in Baltimore

Online therapy in Baltimore, Maryland may be a new form of treatment. It’s an innovative therapeutic method that uses online tools to facilitate communication between a patient and a therapist, who can be located in the same state or even country as the patient. It could shelter patients from obstructive factors such as financial difficulties, shame or fear of being judged.

In any case, patients benefit from the opportunity to receive therapy in their own homes, without having to take time off work or school to attend sessions. Furthermore, they are reassured by seeing that therapists also use live video streaming or collaborating tools during an appointment. It seems like a dream come true to many of us.

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Mental Health in Baltimore

Mental health is no joke. Mental disorders are extremely common and can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic background. The statistics show that almost 1 in 4 adults in the US will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime, and about 20% of children and adolescents suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder.

In Baltimore City, 19% of adults experience a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. This is more than twice as high as the national average (8%). About 1 in 5 adolescents has a diagnosable mental illness. This is about 40% higher than the national average for this age group.

Mood and anxiety disorders are common among adults and include:

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Major depressive disorder: 2.7% Baltimore; 3.4% U.S.; Dysthymic disorder: 1.4% Baltimore; 0.5% U.S.; Generalized anxiety disorder: 3.1% Baltimore; 3.0% U.S.; Panic attacks without agoraphobia: 5-7% Baltimore; 3.7% U.S.; Post-traumatic stress disorder: 5.9% Baltimore; 4.0% U.S.;

The risk for suicide is also higher in the city than in the nation as a whole (13 per 100,000 people in Baltimore City compared to 12 per 100,000 nationally). [Article Summary]

Baltimore ranks number one of all major US cities with populations above 250,000 for cases of mental health issues among youth and adults, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2014 results released Thursday by the Department of Health and Human Services. The study found that 19 percent of adults in Baltimore — more than in any other major city — had experienced a mental illness in the past year. A little more than one-quarter of Baltimore children and teens — about 26 percent — had experienced a severe mental disorder at some point, also tops among major cities.

Baltimore ranked number one for rates of binge alcohol use (29%), number two for illicit drug dependence or abuse (8%), and number three for all substance abuse disorders (12%).

Best Therapists in Baltimore

Dr. Teri

This therapist has an amazing amount of practical knowledge and can really help you in day-to-day living. She has her Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the perfect match for someone looking for a therapist to be their personal cheerleader. She studied from some of the best institutes of the country including the three rivers institute where she studied under some of the most well-known clinicians in Baltimore. She also specializes in interpersonal neurobiology which means that she studies how humans develop healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Dr. Leslie

This therapist is very professional but somehow manages to make her patients feel like they are more than just another patient walking through the door. She specializes in family therapy on top of individual sessions so if you have a family, this would be a good place to go. Her office has two rooms so there can be separate sessions going on at once, so it’s a little bit less chaotic than other therapists’ spaces seem to be.

Dr. Erin

This works with teens and dealing with the struggles of high school. She’s great with young adults and has experience working with patients who are suicidal or have mental problems, so she is very equipped to help guide you through any tough times. She uses a very practical approach when dealing with her young patients that focus on developing an action plan for everyday life which can be transferred into setting more long-term goals in the future.

Dr. Andrea

This therapist deals with anxiety issues but is also known to deal with depression in some cases as well. So if you feel like you struggle with either of these things, this might be a good place to go. They use cognitive behavioral therapy for their treatment which teaches people how they think so they can change their thoughts in order to change behavior. This helps people understand their thought patterns and how they can change them in order to be happier.

Dr. Peter

This therapist has a lot of real-life experience and can relate to your problems very well. You’ll feel like you have been friends with him/her for years after just one session. He/she is also a medical doctor so he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to health.

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Common types of therapies in Atlanta

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Most common therapy approach in Atlanta is where the therapist challenges your negative thoughts about you and the world. He tries to alter unwanted behaviors or treat disorders such as depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Second most common therapy approach in Atlanta is which the therapists teach behavioral skills (mindfulness & emotion regulation) to help clients enhance motivation. DBT is often used for mental health issues including eating disorders, PTSD, personality disorder, self-harming notions.

Existential Therapy

3rd most common therapy treatment in Atlanta focuses on self-actualization in the face of people’s challenges. Existential therapy aids clients in confronting hard and distressing truths about life and death.

Other therapy approaches include:

ACT Therapy in Baltimore, Art Therapy in Baltimore, Behavioral Therapy in Baltimore, Contemplative Therapy in Baltimore, Play Therapy in Baltimore, EMDR Therapy in Baltimore, Emotionally Focused Therapy in Baltimore, Existential Therapy in Baltimore, Experiential Therapy in Baltimore, Gestalt Therapy in Baltimore, Hypnotherapy Therapy in Baltimore, Music Therapy Therapy in Baltimore, Narrative Therapy in Baltimore, Psychodynamic Therapy in Baltimore, Psychoanalytic Therapy in Baltimore, and Somatic Therapy in Baltimore.

FAQ's

Psychologists or therapists in Atlanta help people understand and handle different life problems and mental health issues.

They diagnose and treat mental disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems.

You should expect to pay between $100 and $250 for a face-to-face therapy session with a Atlanta area therapist.  Online therapy in Atlanta is relatively affordable and therapists charge between $30 to $ 150. You can book both online and face-to-face sessions with a therapist in Atlanta via MantraCare.

In case you are looking for free therapists or free therapy, you can choose to call the Atlanta free helpline number. There are a few online therapy options that can be free or low-cost. At MantraCare, therapy can cost you as low as $10.

Anyone interested in working as a therapist or counselor in the Atlanta area must earn at least an accredited master’s degree in counseling or social work. Atlanta also has some continuing education requirements, and every counselor or therapist is required to know all the rules and laws that pertain to their profession.

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