“Your inner compass knows the way, all you need to do is follow.”
— Anonymous

Welcome

Hi, I’m Rich Doyle, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) and founder of Inner Compass Counseling & Wellness, located in Annapolis, MD. I’m glad you’ve found your way here.

My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, with a strong foundation in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and supported by other brain-based and body-based therapies. I’m joined in my work by Buddy, a certified facility dog and trusted canine co-therapist. Together, we create a safe and supportive space for powerful, in-the-moment experiences that open the door to healing and new possibilities.

I typically work with adults (ages 18 and up) in extended sessions lasting between 2 to 3 hours. While this format differs from traditional models of talk therapy, I’ve found it to be an effective and efficient way to facilitate deep, transformative change.

My Philosposhy

I believe our brains and bodies are wired for healing and adaptation—not only from physical injuries, but from emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounds as well. I also believe we each have an inner compass—an internal wisdom that helps guide us toward a more fulfilling, meaningful life. Sometimes, however, these innate capacities need support and new information to better align with our present needs and goals. That’s where therapy comes in.

Therapy creates the right conditions for these internal mechanisms to be recalibrated and utilized for healing and growth. Within a safe and collaborative relationship, these innate capacities—along with other resources—allow us to resolve the lingering effects of past wounds, ease present-day symptoms, and foster a greater sense of hope for the future.

My Approach Can Help With:

  • Complicated grief

  • Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias

  • Depression

  • PTSD and complex trauma

  • Self-esteem and self-worth issues

  • Chronic pain and other somatic complaints

  • Childhood abuse, neglect, and attachment wounds

  • Life-threatening illness, accidents, or natural disasters

  • Sexual assault, physical assault, and other traumatic experiences

  • Automatic or intense reactions that feel hard to explain or control

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“You are perfect. You are complete. Your inner voice always knows what to do, but it is a quiet voice. You can only hear the whisperings of your inner voice - your inner compass - when you turn down the volume of your fears, your regrets, your resentments, and the fear-based advice your neighbors are so willing to give.”

— Jonathon Lockwood Huie