Relational Therapists in 21041

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David M Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CPR
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
My therapeutic approach combines mindful mind-body strategies and trauma processing techniques with a focus on relational and emotional change.
Life can be a struggle because of our internal and interpersonal difficulties. It can also feel daunting to reach out to another for help. The courage it takes to reach out is already the change process in motion in your life. My approach focuses not simply on the shame, guilt, anxieties, doubt and traumas that bring you to psychotherapy, but what is right and where is the glimmer of change in your struggles and traumas. I address traumatic experience, grief, addiction, emotional disturbances, life adjustments, and interpersonal stressors. I specialize in addiction recovery, PTSD and emotional disturbances, and personal growth.
My therapeutic approach combines mindful mind-body strategies and trauma processing techniques with a focus on relational and emotional change.
Life can be a struggle because of our internal and interpersonal difficulties. It can also feel daunting to reach out to another for help. The courage it takes to reach out is already the change process in motion in your life. My approach focuses not simply on the shame, guilt, anxieties, doubt and traumas that bring you to psychotherapy, but what is right and where is the glimmer of change in your struggles and traumas. I address traumatic experience, grief, addiction, emotional disturbances, life adjustments, and interpersonal stressors. I specialize in addiction recovery, PTSD and emotional disturbances, and personal growth.
(443) 290-5643 View (443) 290-5643
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Edith B Schatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Are you worried your child or teen is struggling to make or keep friends? Does your child have a hard time in social situations? Do they seem angry, depressed, or anxious? As a parent, are you unsure how to help? I work with children and teens to help them develop new life and social skills using talk, play therapy, and movement. During therapy your child will learn to better recognize their feelings and develop new coping strategies that will help improve their relationships. My goal is to help your child gain a better understanding of them selves and become more connected with others.
Are you worried your child or teen is struggling to make or keep friends? Does your child have a hard time in social situations? Do they seem angry, depressed, or anxious? As a parent, are you unsure how to help? I work with children and teens to help them develop new life and social skills using talk, play therapy, and movement. During therapy your child will learn to better recognize their feelings and develop new coping strategies that will help improve their relationships. My goal is to help your child gain a better understanding of them selves and become more connected with others.
(703) 270-0929 View (703) 270-0929
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Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
(410) 705-7375 View (410) 705-7375
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Taelon Um
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
My ideal client may need help with confidence, relationships, or learning who they are. They aim to reduce symptoms of clinical diagnoses and work with me to see progress in their lives. This client would want to learn more about themselves and improve their relationships with others and with themselves. They would be a motivated and insightful client who attends sessions regularly and comes prepared with topics to discuss. I would help this client by listening to them and their thoughts, offering support, and building a rapport with them.
My ideal client may need help with confidence, relationships, or learning who they are. They aim to reduce symptoms of clinical diagnoses and work with me to see progress in their lives. This client would want to learn more about themselves and improve their relationships with others and with themselves. They would be a motivated and insightful client who attends sessions regularly and comes prepared with topics to discuss. I would help this client by listening to them and their thoughts, offering support, and building a rapport with them.
(443) 448-8692 View (443) 448-8692
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Natasha Horner
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Natasha (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in both Maryland and Texas. She has a passion for working with adults navigating perinatal/postpartum (including grief and infertility), anxiety, trauma, and adjusting to all of life’s stressors and transitions. She’s had experience working with individual adults and couples on a myriad of concerns throughout her career.
Natasha (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in both Maryland and Texas. She has a passion for working with adults navigating perinatal/postpartum (including grief and infertility), anxiety, trauma, and adjusting to all of life’s stressors and transitions. She’s had experience working with individual adults and couples on a myriad of concerns throughout her career.
(410) 835-4224 View (410) 835-4224
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Dr. Kaiya Nash
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? I believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process I help clients to restore balance in their lives. I'm a licensed professional counselor in MD with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. With more than 10 years in the counseling field, I use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.
Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? I believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process I help clients to restore balance in their lives. I'm a licensed professional counselor in MD with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. With more than 10 years in the counseling field, I use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.
(240) 301-3815 View (240) 301-3815
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Patrick Stuart Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Waitlist for new clients
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
(443) 373-0740 View (443) 373-0740
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Pat Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21041  (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or depressed? Or, are you having difficulty managing your daily responsibilities? I believe in the ability of all people to create positive change in their life. Many individuals struggle with life stressors that bog them down in managing their daily life.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or depressed? Or, are you having difficulty managing your daily responsibilities? I believe in the ability of all people to create positive change in their life. Many individuals struggle with life stressors that bog them down in managing their daily life.
(667) 200-0389 View (667) 200-0389
Photo of Emilie Lawson, Psychologist in 21041, MD
Emilie Lawson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21041
Not accepting new clients
Recognizing internal distress and seeking help from a professional can be an uncomfortable and courageous act. I hope to be a partner in your process of self-discovery, insight, and growth. My style tends to be collaborative, providing warmth and support while also encouraging honest emotional expression. I value personal exploration in a safe environment in order to improve self-understanding and self-acceptance. Fulfilling relationships with others are often a byproduct of this type of therapy, as is improved mood, increased self-confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction.
Recognizing internal distress and seeking help from a professional can be an uncomfortable and courageous act. I hope to be a partner in your process of self-discovery, insight, and growth. My style tends to be collaborative, providing warmth and support while also encouraging honest emotional expression. I value personal exploration in a safe environment in order to improve self-understanding and self-acceptance. Fulfilling relationships with others are often a byproduct of this type of therapy, as is improved mood, increased self-confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction.
(410) 777-5387 View (410) 777-5387

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Relational Therapists

How does relational therapy work?

Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.

Is relational therapy evidence-based?

Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.

How long are people typically in relational therapy?

Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Does relational therapy work?

While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.