Lotus Psychotherapy & The Refuge

Lotus Psychotherapy & The Refuge Accessible, compassionate, whole-person mental health care: therapy, EMDR, IOP, yoga therapy & more.

Areas of Expertise:
-Grief & loss
-Quarter life crisis
-Depression & anxiety
-Adolescents
-Pregnancy & perinatal
-Trauma
-Body image & disordered eating
-Relapse prevention
-Family therapy
-Couples therapy

No April Fools here—just real support 🌿We thought about a prank… but mental health care isn’t something we joke about.Wh...
04/01/2026

No April Fools here—just real support 🌿

We thought about a prank… but mental health care isn’t something we joke about.

What we can offer is something real:
✔️ A space where you can show up exactly as you are
✔️ Support that meets you where you’re at
✔️ Care that doesn’t rush, fix, or judge

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your sign—no tricks, just support.

💬 Connect with us here: www.lotuspsychotherapyllc.com

Supporting small, local, and human-first care 🌿Today we’re celebrating National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day—and all th...
03/29/2026

Supporting small, local, and human-first care 🌿

Today we’re celebrating National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day—and all the heart, risk, and dedication it takes to build something meaningful in your community.

As a locally rooted practice, we know that behind every small business are real people showing up every day, navigating challenges, and continuing to care deeply about the work they do.

We’re grateful to be part of a community that supports local, values connection, and believes in showing up for one another.

💚 Here’s to the small businesses making a big impact.

✨Provider Highlight: Dustin Richardson, LCPC✨Why Dustin Became a TherapistDustin’s path into therapy was shaped early on...
03/27/2026

✨Provider Highlight: Dustin Richardson, LCPC✨

Why Dustin Became a Therapist
Dustin’s path into therapy was shaped early on by watching his mom work in mental health with children and families. Seeing both the impact of care—and the effects of unmet mental health needs in people close to him—drew him to this work. At the core, his passion is rooted in a deep care for others and a drive to better understand the human experience.

What to Expect in a First Session
A first session with Dustin is designed to feel comfortable and low-pressure. After briefly reviewing logistics, the space is yours—to share what’s on your mind at your own pace. Together, you’ll explore what support might look like moving forward, with space for your feedback and choice in next steps.

Favorite Grounding Technique
Dustin often turns to breath and rhythm for grounding—focusing on deep breathing while tuning into his heartbeat or an external beat. When possible, he prefers to do this outside, where it feels even more calming and connected.

🌱Connect with us here➡ www.lotuspsychotherapyllc.com

Gus has been sitting here… patiently watching, waiting… for you to enroll in IOP 🐾Okay, maybe not just that—but if you’...
03/24/2026

Gus has been sitting here… patiently watching, waiting…
for you to enroll in IOP 🐾

Okay, maybe not just that—but if you’ve been going back and forth about getting support, consider this your gentle nudge.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is for those moments when life feels like too much to carry alone—but not quite a full hospital stay.

It can help if you’re:
• Feeling constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or on edge
• Struggling with depression, burnout, or loss of motivation
• Noticing your teen is withdrawing, shutting down, or struggling emotionally
• Having a hard time functioning day-to-day, even if you’re still “getting through it”
• Needing more support than weekly therapy, but still wanting to stay connected to your daily life

IOP gives you structured, consistent support—multiple sessions a week, real coping tools, and a space where you don’t have to hold it all together.

You don’t have to wait until things fall apart.
Support can start right here, right now.

(Gus will be here… still watching… just in case 🐶🤍)

Reach out when you are ready 🪷

Www.lotuspsychotherapyllc.com/contact

Today we’re celebrating something big… and feeling it in our hearts at the same time.A huge congratulations to our incre...
03/23/2026

Today we’re celebrating something big… and feeling it in our hearts at the same time.

A huge congratulations to our incredible psych NP, Kimmy, as she steps into her new role in inpatient care. This next chapter is such a powerful reflection of who you are—steady, compassionate, deeply committed to the people you serve.

And while we are so proud of you, there’s no sugar-coating it… you will be deeply missed.

Your patients felt safe with you. Seen. Understood. Our therapists trusted you, leaned on you, and truly loved collaborating with you. You brought a level of care to the medication management team that shaped not just outcomes—but culture. The growth we’ve experienced, the systems we’ve built, the standard we now hold ourselves to… so much of that has your fingerprints on it.

You didn’t just do your job—you elevated everything around you.

Thank you for the countless lives you’ve impacted, for the calm you brought into hard moments, and for helping us become better as a team. We are forever grateful.

Go do what you do best, Kimmy. They are so lucky to have you. 🤍

🌸 Spring doesn’t have to mean reinventing yourself.There’s a quiet pressure this time of year to “start fresh,” get moti...
03/20/2026

🌸 Spring doesn’t have to mean reinventing yourself.

There’s a quiet pressure this time of year to “start fresh,” get motivated, or finally become the version of yourself you’ve been chasing.

But what if this season wasn’t about becoming someone new?

What if it was about softening?

Softening the self-criticism.
Softening the urgency.
Softening the belief that you have to do more to be enough.

An emotional reset doesn’t require a dramatic change.
It can look like:

• Letting yourself rest without guilt
• Speaking to yourself with more patience
• Releasing a dynamic that no longer feels steady
• Allowing joy without questioning if you deserve it

At Lotus, we believe growth isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up honestly, at your own pace. Healing doesn’t bloom on command. It unfolds when we feel safe enough to loosen our grip.

So instead of asking, “What should I fix?”
Maybe ask:

✨ What am I ready to let soften this season?

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🍀St. Patrick’s Day can feel complicated when you’re trying to stay sober.For many people, it’s a celebration.For others,...
03/17/2026

🍀St. Patrick’s Day can feel complicated when you’re trying to stay sober.

For many people, it’s a celebration.
For others, it’s a trigger.

If you’re in recovery — or simply rethinking your relationship with alcohol — you’re not “boring.” You’re not missing out. And you’re not alone.

Here are a few ways to protect your sobriety this St. Patrick’s Day and some alternatives for your day if it feels too heavy 💚

obriety isn’t about willpower alone. It’s about building support, safety, and new traditions that actually feel good.

If today feels hard, be gentle with yourself. Protecting your peace is something to be proud of.

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🤍 Comment “SUPPORT” and we’ll send encouragement your way

03/13/2026

We have exciting news!
Lotus Psychotherapy is now in-network with Aetna and Tricare 🎉

This means even more access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care for our community — now with coverage through two of the most requested insurance plans.

Now accepting referrals: Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Lotus Psychotherapy's Adolescent IOP supports teen...
03/13/2026

Now accepting referrals: Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Lotus Psychotherapy's Adolescent IOP supports teens experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional dysregulation. We offer evidence-based care through DBT, CBT, experiential therapies, and psychoeducation — all within a trauma-informed, community-rooted setting.

✔️ Symptom stabilization
✔️ Emotional regulation & distress tolerance
✔️ After-school programming
✔️ Wrap-around care: individual, family therapy & med management

If you're a provider, parent, or school counselor looking for next-step support, contact us or visit www.lotuspsychotherapyllc.com/contact to learn more.

Complex trauma can be hard to name — especially when there wasn’t one clear event to point to.If this resonates, you’re ...
03/11/2026

Complex trauma can be hard to name — especially when there wasn’t one clear event to point to.

If this resonates, you’re not dramatic. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.

Support can help your nervous system move out of survival mode and into something steadier.

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🤍 Comment “SAFE” if you’re working toward feeling more grounded

https://www.lotuspsychotherapyllc.com/contact

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month, and we want to pause and recognize the incredible social workers who show up ...
03/10/2026

March is Social Worker Appreciation Month, and we want to pause and recognize the incredible social workers who show up every day to support healing in so many different spaces.

In therapy rooms, hospitals, schools, community programs, and beyond — social workers hold space for some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments. They listen with care, advocate when systems feel overwhelming, and walk alongside people through grief, trauma, growth, and change.

The work is often unseen, and it’s rarely easy. But it is always meaningful.

To the social workers on our team and across our community:
Thank you for the compassion you bring into every conversation, the resilience you carry through hard days, and the unwavering belief that people deserve care, dignity, and support.

Your presence matters. Your work matters. And the impact you make stretches farther than you may ever know.

We’re so grateful for you — today and every day. 💛

🌸 In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight our founder, Allison Scarinzi.Allison’s vision for Lot...
03/08/2026

🌸 In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re proud to spotlight our founder, Allison Scarinzi.

Allison’s vision for Lotus Psychotherapy has always been rooted in something deeper than growth — it’s about expanding access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care and challenging the stigma that keeps people silent.

As a progressive, heart-centered leader, she’s committed to building a model of care that is inclusive, insurance-accessible, and grounded in real human connection. From traditional therapy to more intensive levels of support, her mission is to create a seamless continuum of care that truly meets people where they are.

We’re grateful for her courage, leadership, and dedication to transforming how mental health is experienced in our community.

You can read her full interview here:
🔗 https://voyagebaltimore.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-allison-scarinzi-of-lotus-psychotherapy-llc/

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Address

588 Bellerive Drive Suite 1D
Annapolis, MD
21409

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+14439495322

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