Therapists in 21015
Breaking free from the grip of addiction, navigating the depths of grief, or facing the complexities of end-of-life challenges can seem like an endless struggle against negative thoughts and emotions. However, embarking on a journey of change and healing doesn't have to be a lonely path. Together, we'll work towards achieving lasting relief and transforming pain into purpose.
Breaking free from the grip of addiction, navigating the depths of grief, or facing the complexities of end-of-life challenges can seem like an endless struggle against negative thoughts and emotions. However, embarking on a journey of change and healing doesn't have to be a lonely path. Together, we'll work towards achieving lasting relief and transforming pain into purpose.
As an “introduction” to who I am, what I believe in, and what I “bring to the table” during our therapy sessions, please allow me to use a quote from one of my favorite books written by David Klow, LMFT, “You Are Not Crazy”. His words are exactly what I want you, my Client, to hear from me and for you to believe. You are not crazy. Really, you are not. Others are experiencing nearly the same things as you, yet they just don’t talk about it. They often don’t even have the words to describe what they are experiencing; but if they could, you may find that it is a lot like what you are going through.
As an “introduction” to who I am, what I believe in, and what I “bring to the table” during our therapy sessions, please allow me to use a quote from one of my favorite books written by David Klow, LMFT, “You Are Not Crazy”. His words are exactly what I want you, my Client, to hear from me and for you to believe. You are not crazy. Really, you are not. Others are experiencing nearly the same things as you, yet they just don’t talk about it. They often don’t even have the words to describe what they are experiencing; but if they could, you may find that it is a lot like what you are going through.
I help NeuroSpicy Women & genderfluid humans re-launch their lives, transcend generational curses & re-claim their natural fire. My clients are deeply self-reflective & committed to creating a legacy of authenticity for their families. They are finally making a difficult decision for themselves rather than making palatable decisions for others. My clients' family structures range from nuclear, monogamous, poly/CNM to blissfully single.
I help NeuroSpicy Women & genderfluid humans re-launch their lives, transcend generational curses & re-claim their natural fire. My clients are deeply self-reflective & committed to creating a legacy of authenticity for their families. They are finally making a difficult decision for themselves rather than making palatable decisions for others. My clients' family structures range from nuclear, monogamous, poly/CNM to blissfully single.
I work with individuals or families who are not living the lives they want to live. This could be due to substance use disorder, sexual addiction, chronic pain, mental health issues, life circumstances or the natural progression of change. I do not believe therapy needs to be a somber or gut-wrenching experience, but it can be uncomfortable. This does not mean it can not also be invigorating and pleasant. I offer HIPAA- compliant tele therapy via video conference for those who travel frequently, physically unable to make an office visit or outside of the geographic location.
I work with individuals or families who are not living the lives they want to live. This could be due to substance use disorder, sexual addiction, chronic pain, mental health issues, life circumstances or the natural progression of change. I do not believe therapy needs to be a somber or gut-wrenching experience, but it can be uncomfortable. This does not mean it can not also be invigorating and pleasant. I offer HIPAA- compliant tele therapy via video conference for those who travel frequently, physically unable to make an office visit or outside of the geographic location.
Update 5/7/2025 - I'm accepting new clients and have immediate availability!
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating transitions, managing intense emotions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or relationship challenges. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or parent, you’re seeking clarity, growth, and support that feels safe, validating, and practical.
Update 5/7/2025 - I'm accepting new clients and have immediate availability!
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating transitions, managing intense emotions, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, depression, or relationship challenges. Whether you’re a teen, young adult, or parent, you’re seeking clarity, growth, and support that feels safe, validating, and practical.
Nolanda Robert, MS, CCFC is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor who has worked with families for over 30 years. Nolanda provides counseling services to children ages four (4) to eighteen (18). She uses a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach to working with children and utilizes play therapy as she has been trained in Play therapy techniques since 2000.
Nolanda Robert, MS, CCFC is a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor who has worked with families for over 30 years. Nolanda provides counseling services to children ages four (4) to eighteen (18). She uses a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach to working with children and utilizes play therapy as she has been trained in Play therapy techniques since 2000.
Sherron aspires to create a counseling environment that is centered around the client. Forging a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, she works with each individual to explore their strengths and needs. After receiving her master’s degree, Sherron gained experience through several different types of therapeutic settings including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, domestic violence, the school system, foster care, and working with individuals with disabilities. These experiences have enabled her to utilize various modalities of treatment.
Sherron aspires to create a counseling environment that is centered around the client. Forging a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, she works with each individual to explore their strengths and needs. After receiving her master’s degree, Sherron gained experience through several different types of therapeutic settings including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, domestic violence, the school system, foster care, and working with individuals with disabilities. These experiences have enabled her to utilize various modalities of treatment.
New Practice - Accepting new clients with immediate availability! I enjoy working with a variety of clients and presenting problems. I know my style and approach won't be the best fit for everybody, but I believe it could be a great fit for anybody. A free preliminary consultation could help us determine if the fit might be right. I work with adults of all ages and children and adolescents 10 years of age or older.
New Practice - Accepting new clients with immediate availability! I enjoy working with a variety of clients and presenting problems. I know my style and approach won't be the best fit for everybody, but I believe it could be a great fit for anybody. A free preliminary consultation could help us determine if the fit might be right. I work with adults of all ages and children and adolescents 10 years of age or older.
No matter what you are struggling with, finding a safe space to explore your concerns is important to improving your mental and emotional health. Whether you are working through gender or sexuality concerns, past or current trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you improve your mental and emotional well-being. As an affirming, mindfulness-based therapist, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients in order to achieve their short- and long-term goals, while respecting each client’s individual experiences and background.
No matter what you are struggling with, finding a safe space to explore your concerns is important to improving your mental and emotional health. Whether you are working through gender or sexuality concerns, past or current trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you improve your mental and emotional well-being. As an affirming, mindfulness-based therapist, I focus on working collaboratively with my clients in order to achieve their short- and long-term goals, while respecting each client’s individual experiences and background.
I have a genuine belief in the power of therapy. It is both a privilege and an honor, to sit with people and hear their life stories because every person's story deserves to be heard. I believe in empowering, educating, challenging and supporting with empathy, compassion and understanding. Together we will explore the negative thoughts, perceptions and behaviors that are holding you back while we build on your strengths to help you attain the personal growth you envision. Our partnership is an opportunity to gain new insights and master skills that will provide the foundation for lasting transformative change
I have a genuine belief in the power of therapy. It is both a privilege and an honor, to sit with people and hear their life stories because every person's story deserves to be heard. I believe in empowering, educating, challenging and supporting with empathy, compassion and understanding. Together we will explore the negative thoughts, perceptions and behaviors that are holding you back while we build on your strengths to help you attain the personal growth you envision. Our partnership is an opportunity to gain new insights and master skills that will provide the foundation for lasting transformative change
I am so happy you’re here! As a client-centered counselor who specializes in trauma, anxiety, & relationships, my therapy focuses on providing a safe, supportive environment for you to express & explore your emotions while gaining practical coping skills. While working with me, you will receive a non-judgmental approach that is individually tailored to meet your specific needs & goals. My goal as a counselor is to partner with you to help you feel heard as we work to remove the obstacles and barriers in our lives and relationships that leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. All are welcome here: this is a nondiscriminatory space :)
I am so happy you’re here! As a client-centered counselor who specializes in trauma, anxiety, & relationships, my therapy focuses on providing a safe, supportive environment for you to express & explore your emotions while gaining practical coping skills. While working with me, you will receive a non-judgmental approach that is individually tailored to meet your specific needs & goals. My goal as a counselor is to partner with you to help you feel heard as we work to remove the obstacles and barriers in our lives and relationships that leave us feeling stuck and unfulfilled. All are welcome here: this is a nondiscriminatory space :)
Life can be hard. From marriage issues, to school problems, parenting concerns to personal addictions- we can get overwhelmed and stuck. DCS has therapists and counselors with experience to help you address problems behaviors and gain healthy strategies for positive living. If you aren’t sure how to handle your marriage, your child, or your own behaviors- DCS can help.
Life can be hard. From marriage issues, to school problems, parenting concerns to personal addictions- we can get overwhelmed and stuck. DCS has therapists and counselors with experience to help you address problems behaviors and gain healthy strategies for positive living. If you aren’t sure how to handle your marriage, your child, or your own behaviors- DCS can help.
Jessica L Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
Not accepting new clients
If you are ready to gain insight and learn new perspective in order to make positive changes in your life, I’m here to help. By seeking therapy, you are demonstrating the courage to hold space for difficult emotions while working toward positive change. Everyone needs space to process and explore without feeling judged, and you deserve happiness and the ability to overcome or better cope with life’s challenges. If you're motivated to heal and grow in your relationship or as an individual, I'm here to help you get started and walk through this journey alongside you!
If you are ready to gain insight and learn new perspective in order to make positive changes in your life, I’m here to help. By seeking therapy, you are demonstrating the courage to hold space for difficult emotions while working toward positive change. Everyone needs space to process and explore without feeling judged, and you deserve happiness and the ability to overcome or better cope with life’s challenges. If you're motivated to heal and grow in your relationship or as an individual, I'm here to help you get started and walk through this journey alongside you!
Sometimes, the first step to seeking help is the hardest. Fortunately, you won’t have to experience this journey alone! I am happy to be accepting new clients for Family, Individual, and Couples Therapy. Our work will be collaborative, as I want to ensure each client experiences understanding, compassion, empathy, and respect. My passion is in helping clients rebuild and re-establish trust and connectedness in their relationships with others, as well as within themselves. I also tend to use humor in sessions. Therapy can be difficult, but there's room for a little laughter along the way.
Sometimes, the first step to seeking help is the hardest. Fortunately, you won’t have to experience this journey alone! I am happy to be accepting new clients for Family, Individual, and Couples Therapy. Our work will be collaborative, as I want to ensure each client experiences understanding, compassion, empathy, and respect. My passion is in helping clients rebuild and re-establish trust and connectedness in their relationships with others, as well as within themselves. I also tend to use humor in sessions. Therapy can be difficult, but there's room for a little laughter along the way.
As a therapist I work to offer compassionate care without judgement. I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist is integral to the healing and growth process. I work to integrate a multitude of techniques into my work with clients that are aimed at developing a safe place to process feelings, building a foundation for skill building and problem-solving and to work on addressing any issue that is generating stress or mental health problems. I have 25 years of training and experience as a mental health provider and I truly enjoy every day I work with clients offering them care and support.
As a therapist I work to offer compassionate care without judgement. I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist is integral to the healing and growth process. I work to integrate a multitude of techniques into my work with clients that are aimed at developing a safe place to process feelings, building a foundation for skill building and problem-solving and to work on addressing any issue that is generating stress or mental health problems. I have 25 years of training and experience as a mental health provider and I truly enjoy every day I work with clients offering them care and support.
Optimal Life Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Maybe you feel like life is not worth living anymore. Like no one has your back. Maybe you find yourself saying, “I’m going to fail anyway, so why even try?” Or maybe you want to start moving forward with your life, but don’t know where to even begin. It is completely possible to get "unstuck," so that you can begin living again, and not just merely existing. It all starts with knowing that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Maybe you feel like life is not worth living anymore. Like no one has your back. Maybe you find yourself saying, “I’m going to fail anyway, so why even try?” Or maybe you want to start moving forward with your life, but don’t know where to even begin. It is completely possible to get "unstuck," so that you can begin living again, and not just merely existing. It all starts with knowing that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Are you a parent struggling to navigate the child welfare system and looking to reunify with your child? Or a foster/adoptive parent that could benefit from some emotional support and guidance? We can work towards accomplishing both your physical and emotional goals in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
Are you a parent struggling to navigate the child welfare system and looking to reunify with your child? Or a foster/adoptive parent that could benefit from some emotional support and guidance? We can work towards accomplishing both your physical and emotional goals in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
Rachel Prezzano
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Bel Air, MD 21015
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel has experience working with adults and couples, and has assisted clients with working through issues involving life stress/transitions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and rebuilding, communication, and self-esteem. Rachel utilizes a holistic approach that has also incorporated physical and spiritual health with clients who value these aspects in their own life. She currently treats adolescents as well as adults and couples.
Rachel has experience working with adults and couples, and has assisted clients with working through issues involving life stress/transitions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and rebuilding, communication, and self-esteem. Rachel utilizes a holistic approach that has also incorporated physical and spiritual health with clients who value these aspects in their own life. She currently treats adolescents as well as adults and couples.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Dr. James is a Board Certified Licensed Psychologist serving children and families in Maryland, DC, and North Carolina. Most of her work centers around improving outcomes for children. She provides testing and therapuetic services to the family court system, school system, and the Department of Social Services.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Dr. James is a Board Certified Licensed Psychologist serving children and families in Maryland, DC, and North Carolina. Most of her work centers around improving outcomes for children. She provides testing and therapuetic services to the family court system, school system, and the Department of Social Services.
Are you feeling unseen? Silenced in your relationships or misunderstood in your identity? Have you recently experienced the weight of a loss, or are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma? Perhaps you’re grappling with burnout, exhaustion, or overwhelming emotions that don’t seem to have a clear solution. Maybe your adolescent needs support or your relationship is strained, and you're unsure how to move forward. Whatever the struggle, your story deserves to be heard and honored.
Are you feeling unseen? Silenced in your relationships or misunderstood in your identity? Have you recently experienced the weight of a loss, or are you struggling with the aftermath of trauma? Perhaps you’re grappling with burnout, exhaustion, or overwhelming emotions that don’t seem to have a clear solution. Maybe your adolescent needs support or your relationship is strained, and you're unsure how to move forward. Whatever the struggle, your story deserves to be heard and honored.
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Number of Therapists in 21015
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 21015 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 80% | Coping Skills |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 84% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 82% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in 21015 see their clients
| 62% | In Person and Online | |
| 38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |