There comes a time when one simply gets fed up with feeling depressed, anxious, and/or stressed and says, “enough.” Individual therapy is an opportunity for a man or woman to work on the specific challenges that are interfering with his or her life satisfaction. It can involve learning skills to break out of habitual negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or transforming old unhelpful beliefs and narratives into supportive and affirming ones. Individual therapy can be an investment in one’s self to clarify personal and career goals and move forward in achieving them.

When couples get locked in a negative dance that repeats over and over, both partners often feel bad, misunderstood, and disconnected. Couples therapy is an opportunity for partners to learn the steps of their negative dance, and the needs driving it. Just that greater awareness, facilitated by a skilled therapist, can sometimes be enough to initiate changes that stop the downward spiral. Beyond that, in therapy, partners can learn better ways to communicate that extend mutual respect, understanding, and connection, as well as enhance intimacy. Couples are welcome regardless of marital status and sexual orientation.

Helping families through major transitions is the focus of my family therapy practice. Families face both expected and unexpected challenges that can disrupt normal family life and members’ abilities to cope with change-related stress. For some families, it may be the difficult transition of a new baby, launching young people into adulthood, or caring for elderly parents. For other families, it may be coping with upcoming deployment, the return of a soldier from combat, or dealing with a loved one’s disability or death.

Call now if you are interested in one of the following groups...

Couple Talk

Want to save or enhance your relationship and reestablish your emotional connection? Join with 3 or 4 other couples and an experienced couples’ therapist, as we read and discuss Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love. Learn to identify key moments in your relationship that can serve as turning points for healing conversations. In a safe and supportive environment, practice transforming those moments in ways that can build a secure and lasting bond.


We Can Do It: Thriving in Hard Times

If you are a woman who is feeling isolated and worried about how you can keep going emotionally and financially, this group can broaden your social support in a positive and enriching way. You can learn practices that can take your stress management skills to a new level, improve your self-care, and develop hope and optimism, as well as begin to put your financial house in order.


All groups will meet at Positive Energy Solutions, 941 Fall Ridge Way, Gambrills, MD 21054. Cash, check, Master Card, Visa, and debit cards are accepted. Payment for half the sessions is due at the first session.
If you have questions or want to register, call 410-672-0330 or e-mail girdner@PositiveEnergySolutions.net