Therapy for Overthinkers with OCD, Anxiety & Sleep Disorders in Maryland

Supporting clients in Towson, Baltimore, and across Maryland via Telehealth

When your thoughts won’t stop — during the day or in the stillness of night — it can feel like you’re never fully at rest. OCD, anxiety, and insomnia can blur the line between exhaustion and wakefulness, making it hard to feel present, connected, or like yourself.

I help child and adult overthinkers across Maryland find relief and reconnect with who they are. Whether you're navigating OCD, identity exploration, insomnia, or neurodivergence, therapy can be a creative, calming, and clarifying process.

Art therapy office located in Towson, Maryland
Walk-and-talk therapy in Perry Hall and Patterson Park, Maryland
Telehealth sessions available statewide in Maryland

Outdoor walk-and-talk therapy in Maryland to help overthinkers with insomnia, using art and nature for healing.

Meet Kristy Leone — Art Therapist for Overthinkers with OCD and Sleep Issues in Maryland

I’m Kristy Leone, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC (she/they), a non-binary, neuroaffirming art therapist and walk-and-talk counselor based in Maryland. I specialize in supporting people navigating OCD, anxiety, sleep challenges, and identity exploration — especially those who’ve been told to shrink themselves or mask who they are.

Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or cold. It can be creative, collaborative, and even liberating! Whether you’re new to therapy or returning after a break, we’ll move at your pace — with space for curiosity, rest, and small, meaningful shifts.

My approach weaves together art therapy, somatic practices, and nature-based healing to support deeper emotional regulation, nervous system grounding, and creative expression. Whether we meet outdoors in Baltimore, in my Towson office, or virtually across Maryland, I offer a calm, affirming space to help you reconnect with who you are — beyond the overthinking.

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Communities I Support in Therapy

Below are some of the common struggles I help clients navigate through art therapy, somatic tools, and nature-based healing. Feel free to scroll through — you might see your own experience reflected here.

  • Art therapy and counseling for OCD and anxiety in Maryland.

    Overthinkers

    OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
    Overthinkers often wrestle with more than just obvious worries. Many experience hidden OCD tendencies like silent mental rituals, replaying conversations endlessly, or doubting their own memories. They might overanalyze choices to avoid mistakes, seek reassurance within themselves, or get stuck in rigid routines to manage anxiety. These patterns can quietly drain energy and deepen distress, making daily life feel overwhelming. Through creative and compassionate therapy, I help overthinkers gently break free from these loops and reconnect with calm and clarity.

    Learn More About Overthinkers
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    Nocturnal Explorers

    Sleep Issues, Insomnia, Restless Nights, and Dreamwork
    Nocturnal explorers often face more than just trouble falling asleep. Many experience restless nights filled with vivid dreams, night awakenings, or a lingering sense of mental alertness that keeps them stuck in limbo between sleep and wakefulness. They might battle with racing thoughts, a body that won’t settle, or a dread of bedtime itself.

    These hidden symptoms can quietly chip away at rest and wellbeing, making each day feel heavier. Through gentle, creative therapy and grounding practices, I help nocturnal explorers find calm, reconnect with restorative sleep, and embrace more peaceful nights.

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    Identity Navigators

    2SLGBTQIA+

    Identity navigators often carry the weight of unspoken questions and complex feelings about who they are. They might wrestle with uncertainty, societal pressure, or the fear of not “getting it right.” This journey can include moments of confusion, self-doubt, and the challenge of unlearning old stories about themselves.

    These hidden struggles can feel isolating, but they also hold the potential for deep growth and self-discovery. Through creative therapy and compassionate support, I help identity navigators embrace their authentic selves and build confidence in their unique paths.

    Explore More About How I Help 2SLGBTQIA+

Creative Therapy for Children, Teens, and Adults

I offer a blend of art therapy, somatic tools, acceptance-and-commitment therapy (ACT) and nature-based practices designed to help overthinkers find clarity, rest, and a renewed sense of self. Whether you're an adult navigating OCD, anxious thoughts, or identity questions, or want more tools to better support your child, our work will be creative, compassionate, and grounded in who you are!

Art Therapy

A creative approach for to externalize looping thoughts and access insight through imagery, not just language. It can reduce anxiety, support nervous system regulation, and give form to feelings that are hard to name — especially helpful for OCD, trauma, and identity work.

Walk-and-Talk Therapy

Outdoor sessions in Maryland engage the body and the environment in healing. Movement can reduce rumination, regulate the nervous system, and make it easier to open up — especially for clients who feel stuck in traditional talk therapy, overwhelmed by stillness, or struggling to unwind at night.

Acceptance-and-Commitment Therapy

Researched approach for OCD and insomnia. It helps clients shift their relationship to thoughts and anxiety by teaching mindfulness, values-based action, and psychological flexibility — key tools for those caught in perfectionism or nighttime spirals.

Trusted Testimonials from Professional Colleagues and Supervisees

I’m honored to share feedback from colleagues and supervisees who have witnessed my commitment to compassionate, creative, and evidence-informed services

"I had the pleasure of attending a clinical supervision group led by Kristy while working towards my LCPC. It was a wonderful experience. I loved the mixture of art making, clinical consultation and group discussion. Kristy is well organized, responsive and knowledgeable."

Anna C. Maling, LCPC, Former Studio Supervision Group Member
Anna C. Maling Therapy www.annacmalingtherapy.com

"Kristy does an amazing job of providing supervisions that are valuable for both art therapists and counselors. I never considered myself an artist, but with Kristy' guidance, I was able to connect with my own creative strengths. I am now able to build rapport and connect with clients in new creative ways. "

-Jacob McDonald, LCPC, Former Studio Supervision Group Member
The Meaningful Path Counseling https://www.themeaningfulpathcounseling.com/

“Kristy is an incredible art therapist who fosters creativity, empathy, and curiosity in her work as a therapist and a supervisor. Kristy genuinely cares about others, and I would refer her to anyone I know-both personally and professionally.”

-Bailey Call, LCPAT, ATR-BC, Lavender Place Art Therapy https://lavenderplacearttherapy.com/