Depression Therapists in 21042
Lee Collins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
You can manage anxiety, depression, or intense emotions better.
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
You can manage anxiety, depression, or intense emotions better.
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
Leilani Fryauff
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Accepting New Clients. I have proficiency in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma, hallucinations, issues with anger, schizophrenia, bipolar, schizo-affective, and life transitions. If your needs are to manage symptoms, find peace or a find place of calm, I am able to guide you on your healing journey. Aligning with your desire to live a life where you have more good days more often can help move you forward in life. I incorporate a perspective of energy and spirituality in my practice.
Accepting New Clients. I have proficiency in working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma, hallucinations, issues with anger, schizophrenia, bipolar, schizo-affective, and life transitions. If your needs are to manage symptoms, find peace or a find place of calm, I am able to guide you on your healing journey. Aligning with your desire to live a life where you have more good days more often can help move you forward in life. I incorporate a perspective of energy and spirituality in my practice.
Michael P. Malone
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA, LP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Mike Malone offers approaches to anxiety and depression that rely on CBT and evidence-based mindfulness practices during and in between sessions to help the patient master their individual problems.
After a thorough assessment, the clinicians at Excellis Consulting work with our patients to develop a treatment plan using compassionate, evidence-based methods for anxiety and depression as well as a number of other problems. I get great satisfaction from successes that we’ve had in this area. We are fortunate to have a number of clinicians from award winning institutions, such as Johns Hopkins, join our practice. Whatever your need, it’s very likely we can find a skilled clinician to help you.
Mike Malone offers approaches to anxiety and depression that rely on CBT and evidence-based mindfulness practices during and in between sessions to help the patient master their individual problems.
After a thorough assessment, the clinicians at Excellis Consulting work with our patients to develop a treatment plan using compassionate, evidence-based methods for anxiety and depression as well as a number of other problems. I get great satisfaction from successes that we’ve had in this area. We are fortunate to have a number of clinicians from award winning institutions, such as Johns Hopkins, join our practice. Whatever your need, it’s very likely we can find a skilled clinician to help you.
Emily Coco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Mary D Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Terra Bufkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
I treat adolescents and adults with symptoms of depression, and anxiety, as well as helping parents identify and resolve any barriers they may have in connecting with their children.
As your therapist, my goal is to work in collaboration with you, to uncover your true potential and provide the guidance to overcome the challenges you are facing. We will work together to better understand and resolve challenges in an environment of support and guidance. I will use a variety of treatment approaches in our work to help you address your issues and concerns.
I treat adolescents and adults with symptoms of depression, and anxiety, as well as helping parents identify and resolve any barriers they may have in connecting with their children.
As your therapist, my goal is to work in collaboration with you, to uncover your true potential and provide the guidance to overcome the challenges you are facing. We will work together to better understand and resolve challenges in an environment of support and guidance. I will use a variety of treatment approaches in our work to help you address your issues and concerns.
Lisa Maria Maslar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I work with individuals and families with difficulties ranging from mood disorders to relationship issues. My treatment background includes work with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse and family and relationship problems. The most important component to therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. I offer a free inititial consultation to identify your needs and make sure that I am the right therapist for you.
I work with individuals and families with difficulties ranging from mood disorders to relationship issues. My treatment background includes work with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse and family and relationship problems. The most important component to therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. I offer a free inititial consultation to identify your needs and make sure that I am the right therapist for you.
Jesse Ludwig
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I treat adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including those suffering from depression, persistent depression, anxiety, addiction, and those struggling with life transitions, shame, and relationship challenges.
You feel stuck. You may often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable. Perhaps you aren’t sure what you’re feeling, but you know that something is wrong in your life. Maybe you’re not the person that you thought you’d become. Possibly fear and anxiety are holding you back. These feelings could be new, or so old that you cannot remember feeling differently. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change.
I treat adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including those suffering from depression, persistent depression, anxiety, addiction, and those struggling with life transitions, shame, and relationship challenges.
You feel stuck. You may often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable. Perhaps you aren’t sure what you’re feeling, but you know that something is wrong in your life. Maybe you’re not the person that you thought you’d become. Possibly fear and anxiety are holding you back. These feelings could be new, or so old that you cannot remember feeling differently. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change.
Jeanne Garrett
Counselor, NCC , LGPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Do you grapple with an unshakeable sense of discontentment, feeling that something vital is missing in life? Do you recognize a void within yourself despite your achievements that is driving you to seek therapy? Do you seek to unravel the complexities of your identity, motivations, and desires, hoping to uncover the root cause of your dissatisfaction? You may want to address surface-level issues and embark on a journey of self-exploration and understanding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, college mental health, ADHD, and life transitions, making me equipped to address a wide range of concerns.
Do you grapple with an unshakeable sense of discontentment, feeling that something vital is missing in life? Do you recognize a void within yourself despite your achievements that is driving you to seek therapy? Do you seek to unravel the complexities of your identity, motivations, and desires, hoping to uncover the root cause of your dissatisfaction? You may want to address surface-level issues and embark on a journey of self-exploration and understanding. I specialize in anxiety, depression, college mental health, ADHD, and life transitions, making me equipped to address a wide range of concerns.
Jeffrey M Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
As a seasoned therapist, I have successfully helped clients suffering from a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, grief, trauma, overwhelming stress and emotions, relationship problems, etc. I use a comprehensive approach, blending different psychotherapy techniques with eastern wisdom and western philosophy, to facilitate a client's awareness of self and empowerment towards change. My clients gain the coping skills to conquer their issues and live happier, more meaningful lives. Prior to my private practice, I worked Inpatient Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center for five years.
As a seasoned therapist, I have successfully helped clients suffering from a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, grief, trauma, overwhelming stress and emotions, relationship problems, etc. I use a comprehensive approach, blending different psychotherapy techniques with eastern wisdom and western philosophy, to facilitate a client's awareness of self and empowerment towards change. My clients gain the coping skills to conquer their issues and live happier, more meaningful lives. Prior to my private practice, I worked Inpatient Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center for five years.
Rachel Menditch
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about my work and genuinely enjoy helping others through the process of personal healing and growth. I have several years of experience conducting therapy and psychological assessments to patients of diverse backgrounds and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, loss, self-esteem, identity, adjustments, and life transitions.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who is passionate about my work and genuinely enjoy helping others through the process of personal healing and growth. I have several years of experience conducting therapy and psychological assessments to patients of diverse backgrounds and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, loss, self-esteem, identity, adjustments, and life transitions.
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Joanna Hurwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Joanna. I work with adolescents (16+) & adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Often, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I value working with folks with a range of backgrounds, races, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My work sees people through a systems lens, recognizes the oppressive barriers to mental wellness, and encourages reflection on cultural impact. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.
Welcome! I'm Joanna. I work with adolescents (16+) & adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Often, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I value working with folks with a range of backgrounds, races, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My work sees people through a systems lens, recognizes the oppressive barriers to mental wellness, and encourages reflection on cultural impact. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.
Carrie Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues around body image, self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts.
Life often feels messy and complicated and we can get stuck in the same thought patterns, interpersonal conflicts, or ways of seeing the world that keep us from living as our best selves. My goal is to support clients in managing their stressors and building skills to show up in the world that feels authentic to them. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients to do the work of finding their own voice, processing through their struggles and issues, identifying and using coping skills, and showing up in relationships in an authentic way.
I particularly enjoy working with teens and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues around body image, self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts.
Life often feels messy and complicated and we can get stuck in the same thought patterns, interpersonal conflicts, or ways of seeing the world that keep us from living as our best selves. My goal is to support clients in managing their stressors and building skills to show up in the world that feels authentic to them. As a therapist, I strive to create a safe space for clients to do the work of finding their own voice, processing through their struggles and issues, identifying and using coping skills, and showing up in relationships in an authentic way.
Breighone Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Jasmine Templeton
LCPC-S
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Others suffering from the negative effects of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you set and achieve the goals you have for yourself. Do you want to become a fantastic parent?, let go and forgive?, become more assertive? How about love yourself?, improve your communication skills? All of these and more are attainable in a safe space. I specialize in listening to YOU. Whether we process a trauma together or work on addiction issues, we can do it together.
Others suffering from the negative effects of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you set and achieve the goals you have for yourself. Do you want to become a fantastic parent?, let go and forgive?, become more assertive? How about love yourself?, improve your communication skills? All of these and more are attainable in a safe space. I specialize in listening to YOU. Whether we process a trauma together or work on addiction issues, we can do it together.
Christopher Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I’m an experienced psychotherapist committed to helping individuals and couples explore problematic emotions and behavior patterns. I provide a space to think out loud and develop new ways of thinking and behaving. Depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and relationship issues are concerns I regularly discuss in session. Life is complicated. Recognizing the unique relationship in each individual therapeutic process is an important component of my work.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist committed to helping individuals and couples explore problematic emotions and behavior patterns. I provide a space to think out loud and develop new ways of thinking and behaving. Depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and relationship issues are concerns I regularly discuss in session. Life is complicated. Recognizing the unique relationship in each individual therapeutic process is an important component of my work.
Jesse Kessinger
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and counsel patients with ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and other issues.
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgmental ear just to listen? Do you think you could benefit the most from individualized attention? Are you hesitant to talk to others about your problems? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then individual therapy could be the solution you’ve been seeking. In addition if you are someone who has struggles with attention difficulties, trauma, anxiety, mood trouble and depression, I may be able to help you.
I offer cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and counsel patients with ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and other issues.
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgmental ear just to listen? Do you think you could benefit the most from individualized attention? Are you hesitant to talk to others about your problems? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then individual therapy could be the solution you’ve been seeking. In addition if you are someone who has struggles with attention difficulties, trauma, anxiety, mood trouble and depression, I may be able to help you.
Marianne S. Becker, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CAI
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
For more than 20 years I have specialized in addressing anxiety, depression, early trauma and other mental health challenges by using neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) and psychotherapy.
My ideal client is the teen or adult that has had significant distress from emotional trauma, anxiety, mood and attentional disorders. Most clients have previously tried many types of therapies, including drug therapies, but continue to struggle. By addressing brain function with neurofeedback in addition to therapy, I have had over 90% success helping my clients to overcome or manage their emotional/mental health challenges.
For more than 20 years I have specialized in addressing anxiety, depression, early trauma and other mental health challenges by using neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) and psychotherapy.
My ideal client is the teen or adult that has had significant distress from emotional trauma, anxiety, mood and attentional disorders. Most clients have previously tried many types of therapies, including drug therapies, but continue to struggle. By addressing brain function with neurofeedback in addition to therapy, I have had over 90% success helping my clients to overcome or manage their emotional/mental health challenges.
Bianca Johnson
Counselor, NCC, LGPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
Erin McClintock Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
It is natural to have moments in life when you feel depressed or anxious, and especially if you are in a certain stage of life which requires more support, or if life simply threw you a curve ball. Everyone needs to be able to set aside time for themselves, process through their experiences, and then work towards identifying what they need and how to get there. I provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental space in which to do that work, collaboratively and creatively. I want to empower you and to help you feel like, "I've got this. I can get through it." Because you can.
It is natural to have moments in life when you feel depressed or anxious, and especially if you are in a certain stage of life which requires more support, or if life simply threw you a curve ball. Everyone needs to be able to set aside time for themselves, process through their experiences, and then work towards identifying what they need and how to get there. I provide a comfortable, safe, non-judgmental space in which to do that work, collaboratively and creatively. I want to empower you and to help you feel like, "I've got this. I can get through it." Because you can.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.