Online Therapist in Maryland & Delaware
From Trying Harder to Trusting Yourself
I help adults whose ADHD makes every task feel impossible, whose anxiety won't let them rest, or who are building a life in recovery they don't want to escape from. You'll get practical coping skills, learn to trust yourself again, and actually move forward instead of just surviving.
Specialized Care
I specialize in substance abuse treatment and co occurring diagnoses. My approach comes from practical, real world clinical work that supports lasting change.
Virtual Sessions
No commute stress. Just therapy that fits your schedule in MD and DE, with an in person option now available for clients insured in Maryland.
Tools You'll Use
Real coping strategies for times when your brain feels uncooperative and life grows heavy, offering practical skills that support focus, steadiness, and control for resilience.
When Overwhelm Becomes Your Normal
If you are like the clients I work with the most, you wake up already behind. The to-do list feels impossible before your feet hit the floor. You spend your days putting out fires, managing everyone else's needs, and wondering how you ended up here again.
Maybe you lie awake replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or worrying about things you can't control. Maybe you're holding it together on the outside while feeling like you're falling apart inside. Maybe you've tried therapy before, and it didn't help.
Does this feel familiar?
- You struggle to finish what you start, leaving half-completed projects everywhere
- Time slips away, and you're always running late no matter how hard you try
- Decision-making feels paralyzing, so you avoid it or second-guess yourself constantly
- Negative self-talk runs on a loop, making everything feel harder
- You wonder why life seems easier for everyone else
You're carrying a lot, and you deserve support that actually helps.
Why Choose Clearmind Mental Health for Adult Therapy
I'm Jessica Buranen, and I understand what it's like when life feels unmanageable. For the past 9 years, I've worked with adults who are navigating the intersection of ADHD, substance abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. My work within community mental health and substance abuse residential treatment programs taught me to meet people in the middle of real struggle and to understand the complexity of their experiences.
What I bring to our work together:
- Evidence-based strategies grounded in CBT, mindfulness, and behavioral activation
- Practical tools for focus, organization, and time management
- A collaborative approach where we work as partners, not expert and patient
- Acceptance of where you are right now, without pressure to perform readiness
- Genuine belief in your capacity to create meaningful change
Many clients find that working together brings a sense of steadiness they haven't felt in a long time.
Therapy Services in Maryland and Delaware
I offer virtual therapy for adults across Maryland and Delaware, and I also provide in person sessions for individuals insured in Maryland who want to build structure, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful change.
ADHD Support for Adults
Practical strategies for focus, organization, and time management. Build systems that reduce daily chaos and develop the self-trust that comes from follow-through.
Navigating Life Transitions
Whether you're facing divorce, career change, grief, or caregiving responsibilities, therapy can help you move through uncertainty with more confidence and clarity.
Substance Abuse Recovery
Nonjudgmental support for maintaining sobriety, identifying triggers, and building a life worth staying sober for. You don't have to navigate recovery alone.
Eating Disorders Support
Compassionate, specialized support for your relationship with food, eating, and body image. No judgment, no shame.
Depression Therapy
Reconnect with motivation, energy, and the activities that used to bring meaning. Small steps can lead to real momentum.
Anxiety Therapy
Quiet the overthinking, reduce the constant worry, and develop coping strategies that help you feel more grounded and present.
Ready to Start Getting Support?
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. The first step is simply a conversation to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment required.
‣ The Plan
Virtual Therapy Process
Beginning therapy doesn't have to feel complicated. I've made the process straightforward so you can focus on what matters most: getting the support you need.
‣ Step 1
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Schedule a free consultation through the contact form or give me a call. This is a relaxed conversation where we'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy.
‣ Step 2
First Session
We'll meet virtually and get to know each other. I'll ask about your goals, your struggles, and what you're hoping to gain. No pressure, no judgment.
‣ Step 3
Creating Lasting Change
We'll build a plan that fits your life and start making progress. Together, we'll develop practical strategies you can use right away.
Insight From Professional Colleagues
Jessica is caring and understanding of all of her clients. She creates a space where her clients can feel understood and safe. She strives to meet her clients where they are at. She has made such a positive impact and is always looking to grow.
Alison Johnson, LCSW-C, Professional Colleague
I had the wonderful opportunity to help train her at the VA, and I have to say, she's such a fantastic person! She has a big heart for addiction, Veterans, and everyone she cares for. Her positive attitude and strong belief in her patients shine through.
Jamaal Simmons, MSW, LCSW-C, Professional Colleague
I have worked with Jess for years and been witness to her empathetic and compassionate therapy style that empowers her clients to thrive, grow and achieve their life goals!
Sam Dickerson, LCSW-C, Professional Colleague
What Becomes Possible with Support
I became a therapist because I believe no one should have to face their hardest moments alone. I've seen what happens when people carry overwhelm, shame, and self-doubt without support: the exhaustion compounds, the negative self-talk gets louder, and life gets smaller. That's what I'm fighting against.
When you have someone in your corner who understands what you're navigating, something shifts. The chaos may not disappear overnight, but it becomes more manageable. The inner critic may not go silent, but it loses some of its power. You may start to trust yourself again, finish what you start, and feel like you belong instead of constantly falling behind.
This isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about building what's possible.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Connect with Support in Maryland and Delaware
If you've been waiting for the right time to start therapy, this could be it. You don't need to be in crisis. You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to show up and see where the conversation goes.
