about beth charbonneau, LCSW-C, maryland therapist & Coach

therapy in college park & maryland

This shit is hard. Life. Work. Adulting. Caregiving. The dumpster fire of the whole world right about now. All of it. Somehow, miraculously, you’ve still got your head above water. But, if you feel like the water line is creeping up and you’re about to go under, I’ve got you.

I’ve been in the therapy world for over 20 years, mostly in the College Park, Maryland area, and I’ve seen a lot. So, I’m ready for you. Not much is going to shock me, but I’m still openhearted to really get how much distress you are in, how DONE you are, when you finally decide to reach out for help. And I care deeply for all the folks in my care. My experience hasn’t jaded me, and I consider it an immense privilege to work with folks in their times of difficulty and times of triumph.

Most people want, more than almost anything, to be deeply seen, understood and cared for. That kind of connection can allow us to feel safe enough to open up, say the things we have feared saying, ask for more, and be ready for assistance and help. It’s way more than a checklist inventory, way more than interacting with an AI bot, because you need more than validation. You need real help.

If you want your today to be better, and your tomorrows to be exponentially better, I am here for it. I am here for the practical skills and tools to help your mind, body and nervous system to feel more regulated and settled today. And I am absolutely here for the deep healing for all of your tomorrows, when you can embrace what you want, dream bigger, ask for what you need, connect with others in a healthy way, and be your own ride-or-die partner for life.

Working with me

There isn’t a formula or protocol for treatment with me. You are one-of-a-kind, and you deserve one-of-a-kind treatment. My therapy toolbox is vast. We will definitely talk. Deeply, but at your pace. And we will likely laugh, sometimes even in the hard times. But we can do so much more, if you are interested.

We could use clinical hypnosis for deep relaxation or new insights. We can tune into what’s happening with your body when you experience anxiety, sadness or confusion, and use that as a path for change. We can learn and practice meditation skills accessible to anyone (or go deeper into this if you’ve already got a starting place). We can use art, music, movement, and about a zillion other ways of being human together to help you really understand and feel your thoughts and emotions. And, THEN, empower you to gently, kindly, work with them to get where you want to go.

I’m legit (here’s the boring proof):

Once you get beyond the vibe check on the search for a therapist, you want to make sure that, whoever you are going to work with, knows what they are talking about. In addition to the experience of being a human on this planet for a bunch of decades now (looking at you, AI therapy bots), I’ve got a wide variety of clinical knowledge. For the past 20+ years, I’ve been sharpening my tools and always looking for more ways to help my clients get the results they want. I have training and skills in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Clinical Hypnosis

  • Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Mindfulness and Meditation

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills

  • Treatment for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

  • JourneyDance

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Buddhist Psychology

  • Parts work (Jungian/IFS/etc)

I’ve taught continuing education classes to other mental health professionals in:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dance As Therapeutic Intervention

  • Using Creative Arts for Shadow Work

Convenient Support That Fits Your Life

I offer in-person therapy in College Park, MD and online therapy in Maryland. My office is accessible by car, with free parking on-site, Metro and is within walking distance of the University of Maryland at College Park. Online therapy is available anywhere in Maryland, conveniently bringing support to your home or office. Both in-person and online therapy sessions are effective. Whatever is most convenient for you will allow you to consistently get the support you deserve, in order to reach your goals.

Finding a therapist in college park & online therapy in maryland

Looking for life coaching for short-term, action-oriented work? Detailed information is available on my Coaching page.

I know it can feel like a big step to contact a therapist, but we can make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.

Contact me at (301) 818-3479 for your free 15-minute phone consultation for counseling in Maryland, either in College Park or virtually throughout the state, or for coaching in any location. My blog also has some FAQ posts about finding a therapist and starting therapy, and you can get a feel for some of the work I do from how I write about it. You’ll find a variety of blog post topics that cover anxiety treatment, hypnotherapy and more. Or check out this therapist interview.

Take the first step towards getting support today.