Individual Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, and Burnout in Maryland
At Madison Elie Counseling, I offer individual online therapy for adults across Maryland who are ready to feel more grounded, connected, and in control. Whether you are coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, or burnout, therapy is a space to focus on your healing without judgment.
Many of my clients are used to putting others first. They're the helpers, leaders, and go-to people in their families or workplaces. But constantly staying busy can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy offers you a chance to slow down and begin to understand what's really going on beneath the surface.
How Individual Therapy Can Help
When you're constantly taking care of others or staying busy to avoid slowing down, it can be difficult to know what you actually need. Therapy gives you the space to step out of survival mode and:
Feel more present and engaged with your loved ones
Recognize and process emotions you may have pushed aside
Reconnect with your body, intuition, and sense of identity
Release perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the pressure to be "the strong one"
Create time and space for rest without guilt
Set boundaries that protect your energy and values
Build coping skills and emotional awareness
You don’t have to keep running on empty. Therapy can support you in slowing down, tuning in, and healing from the inside out.
My Therapy Style
Therapy with me is authentic, collaborative, and grounded in real connection. I bring warmth, empathy, and a sense of humor into each session, because healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy. This is a space where you can be yourself. There is no need to filter, perform, or push through.
Our work together is solution-focused and goal-oriented. I’ll meet you where you are and support you at your pace. Whether you're unpacking trauma, managing anxiety, or working toward better balance in your life, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and create practical steps to move forward. You'll feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches I Use
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other distressing experiences. EMDR uses guided eye movements and other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess painful memories so they no longer feel overwhelming. This approach can lead to meaningful and lasting relief from emotional pain without needing to talk in detail about the trauma.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a brief, evidence-based therapy that helps reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, grief, and other emotional challenges. ART uses eye movements and visualization techniques to help you reprocess distressing memories quickly and with less emotional pain. Most people experience noticeable relief in just a few sessions, without needing to talk in detail about the trauma.
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma. It helps you identify and change unhelpful thoughts related to traumatic experiences, allowing you to gain a new understanding of what happened and reduce emotional distress. CPT is especially effective for those struggling with guilt, shame, or self-blame after trauma.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach that focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. By learning to identify and change negative thinking patterns, CBT helps you manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional challenges in a practical, goal-oriented way.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-based therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and cope with stress in healthier ways. DBT combines mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It’s especially helpful for individuals dealing with trauma, mood disorders, or high emotional sensitivity.
Effective Trauma-Informed Therapies for Adults in Maryland
I use a variety of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to support your healing, including:
Specialities & Areas of Focus
I provide care for adults navigating a wide range of challenges, including:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
Panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and chronic stress
Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Work-related trauma and professional burnout
Military trauma, moral injury, and military sexual trauma (MST)
Sexual assault, childhood neglect, and abuse
Grief, loss, and relationship trauma
Whether your distress stems from a single traumatic event or a lifetime of emotional exhaustion, therapy can help you feel more present, stable, and empowered to move forward.
Who I Work Best With
I specialize in working with adults in high-stress roles who are carrying the weight of personal or professional demands. This often includes:
First responders: firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, law enforcement
Veterans and active-duty military personnel
Healthcare professionals: nurses, physicians, physical therapists, and frontline staff
Mental health professionals: therapists, counselors, and social workers
Attorneys, corporate leaders, and professionals in fast-paced careers
Adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, or burnout
My clients are often:
The strong one others rely on
Constantly in motion, using busyness to avoid stillness or uncomfortable emotions
High-performing and dependable, yet silently overwhelmed and burned out
Disconnected from their own needs, emotions, or relationships
Struggling to be present with loved ones while juggling work demands
Craving permission to slow down, rest, and focus on themselves without guilt
Feeling numb, emotionally shut down, or detached from their bodies
Let’s Work Together
The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance for us to get to know each other a little. I will ask a few questions about what is bringing you to therapy, and you will have time to ask anything you would like about how I work.
If it feels like a good match, we can schedule your first session. You will receive access to your secure, HIPAA-compliant client portal, where you can complete paperwork and share anything you would like me to know before we begin.
You’ve spent so much time showing up for others. Let this be the moment you show up for yourself.
📧 Email: madison@madisoneliecounseling.com
📞 Call: 443-300-8879