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Cynthia Canner

Cynthia Canner

Counselor, Mental Health, LGPC

Ashton, MD

Cynthia Canner is a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) specializing in mental health, providing services in Ashton, MD. She offers support to individuals and couples, working with age groups including teens (13 to 18) and adults (18 to 65). Cynthia addresses a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. She offers services in English (US). Her therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Integrative Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy.

Kathy Wu

Kathy Wu

Counselor, LGPC

Ashton, MD

Kathy Wu is a licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) based in Ashton, MD. She offers services to preteens (ages 10-13), teenagers (ages 13-18), and adults (ages 18-65). Ms. Wu specializes in supporting individuals with anxiety and relationship stress. She provides individual therapy and offers services in English (US). Ms. Wu utilizes a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and strength-based therapy. Her practice also incorporates mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), family/marital therapy, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and family systems therapy. She is experienced in motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based therapy. Additionally, Ms. Wu employs culturally sensitive therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), relational therapy, and humanistic therapy. Her modalities extend to dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), integrative therapy, coaching, narrative therapy, and acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT). She also draws from compassion-focused therapy, positive psychology, existential therapy, multicultural therapy, play therapy, feminist therapy, and experiential therapy. Further approaches in her practice include structural family therapy, reality therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), intervention, and transpersonal therapy.

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Local Support in Ashton, MD

Ashton, Maryland, is a serene community that balances natural beauty with convenient access to urban amenities. Nestled in the affluent Montgomery County, it features safe neighborhoods and a close-knit atmosphere that fosters community engagement. Despite its stability, residents may face mental health challenges exacerbated by social determinants such as employment fluctuations and housing affordability. Access to quality healthcare is robust, bolstered by well-established local services aimed at addressing not only physical health but also mental well-being. Many families in Ashton benefit from available mental health resources designed to meet the needs of children, adults, and seniors alike. The community's commitment to wellness is reflected in the variety of support services accessible to those struggling with mental health issues. As you explore this directory, you’ll find numerous local organizations dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening community resilience through comprehensive mental health care.

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