Therapists in 21043
Iris Thomas, LCSW-C/Child, Adolescent, Young Adult
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome! I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years experience providing in-person/telehealth services to children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 25. I’m currently accepting new clients, and serve the Howard County, MD and surrounding communities.
Hello and welcome! I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years experience providing in-person/telehealth services to children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 25. I’m currently accepting new clients, and serve the Howard County, MD and surrounding communities.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for anxiety-related disorders (including selective mutism & OCD). I also have extensive experience helping with concerns such as depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress and challenges, relationship difficulties, and pill-swallowing difficulties. I work with individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also a part-time faculty member in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for anxiety-related disorders (including selective mutism & OCD). I also have extensive experience helping with concerns such as depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress and challenges, relationship difficulties, and pill-swallowing difficulties. I work with individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also a part-time faculty member in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Everyone experiences loneliness, frustration, anger and discouragement at times - these are normal human emotions. However, when you feel these negative emotions more than occasionally you can spiral downward and your life can feel like it’s “out of control”. You may have been able to work through difficult situations in the past but, everyone needs help at some point. You are already taking the first step by considering therapy which takes some courage in itself. Arranging a free, confidential phone call to discuss your issue is the next step.
Everyone experiences loneliness, frustration, anger and discouragement at times - these are normal human emotions. However, when you feel these negative emotions more than occasionally you can spiral downward and your life can feel like it’s “out of control”. You may have been able to work through difficult situations in the past but, everyone needs help at some point. You are already taking the first step by considering therapy which takes some courage in itself. Arranging a free, confidential phone call to discuss your issue is the next step.
When life feels overwhelming, stress takes over, or your current circumstances are hard to navigate alone, sometimes having another person to talk with is exactly what’s needed.
Natasha (she/her) has a passion for perinatal/postpartum mental health, which can include family planning, infertility, grief/loss, perinatal mental health disorders (such as postpartum depression and anxiety), and overall adjustment to parenthood. She also frequently connects with clients who are navigating anxiety, phase of life changes, depression, trauma, and overall life stress.
When life feels overwhelming, stress takes over, or your current circumstances are hard to navigate alone, sometimes having another person to talk with is exactly what’s needed.
Natasha (she/her) has a passion for perinatal/postpartum mental health, which can include family planning, infertility, grief/loss, perinatal mental health disorders (such as postpartum depression and anxiety), and overall adjustment to parenthood. She also frequently connects with clients who are navigating anxiety, phase of life changes, depression, trauma, and overall life stress.
Brenda Fischel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Master's Degree from Argosy University. Brenda works well with those needing support with anxiety, depression, general stress, relationship issues and co-occurring disorders with addictions. Whether you’re struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns., Brenda is here to work with you.
Brenda Fischel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Master's Degree from Argosy University. Brenda works well with those needing support with anxiety, depression, general stress, relationship issues and co-occurring disorders with addictions. Whether you’re struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns., Brenda is here to work with you.
My goal throughout our time together is to first create a space where the client feels comfortable and empowered to explore his/her emotions. In doing so, I help individuals identify the things that are most affecting their mental health and work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy habits that will positively affect one’s life. Sessions will include talk-therapy, reflection, and the development of healthy coping skills using a client-centered model. I hope to make each client feel as though their mental health is a priority and that they are worthy of clarity and happiness.
My goal throughout our time together is to first create a space where the client feels comfortable and empowered to explore his/her emotions. In doing so, I help individuals identify the things that are most affecting their mental health and work collaboratively with clients to develop healthy habits that will positively affect one’s life. Sessions will include talk-therapy, reflection, and the development of healthy coping skills using a client-centered model. I hope to make each client feel as though their mental health is a priority and that they are worthy of clarity and happiness.
I'm a mental health counselor who works with adults and adolescents, especially people who have a hard time managing their anger. Anger is an emotion many people have never been given permission to really feel, and an emotion many people have not been taught how to feel. My job is to help you make space for it, work through it, and figure out what to do with it when it shows up.
I like to meet people where they are. That means starting from where you actually are — not where you think you should be — and helping you move toward what matters to you.
I'm a mental health counselor who works with adults and adolescents, especially people who have a hard time managing their anger. Anger is an emotion many people have never been given permission to really feel, and an emotion many people have not been taught how to feel. My job is to help you make space for it, work through it, and figure out what to do with it when it shows up.
I like to meet people where they are. That means starting from where you actually are — not where you think you should be — and helping you move toward what matters to you.
Cynthia Munshell helps individuals in Maryland find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She works collaboratively with each patient to understand their experiences, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and create practical strategies for change. Cynthia provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, supporting patients through life’s challenges with empathy and expertise.
Cynthia Munshell helps individuals in Maryland find balance, resilience, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She works collaboratively with each patient to understand their experiences, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and create practical strategies for change. Cynthia provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, supporting patients through life’s challenges with empathy and expertise.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaboration and I am an engaging, candid, and empathetic participant. Therapy is a framework in which you can address and resolve current distress by promoting self-awareness and generating useful strategies for positive change. In addition, therapy helps you to identify and modify self-defeating attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs, as well as ineffective behavior patterns.
I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
My specific areas of expertise is providing counseling for issues surrounding, and unique to, infertility and assisted reproduction.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a collaboration and I am an engaging, candid, and empathetic participant. Therapy is a framework in which you can address and resolve current distress by promoting self-awareness and generating useful strategies for positive change. In addition, therapy helps you to identify and modify self-defeating attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs, as well as ineffective behavior patterns.
I provide psychotherapy for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
My specific areas of expertise is providing counseling for issues surrounding, and unique to, infertility and assisted reproduction.
Do you or a loved one find yourself experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, or other issues? It can be beneficial to reach out to someone who can help you work through these difficulties and put you back on the path to discovering your ideal self.
Do you or a loved one find yourself experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, or other issues? It can be beneficial to reach out to someone who can help you work through these difficulties and put you back on the path to discovering your ideal self.
In life, we have to wear different masks. We are a certain person at work. We are a certain person at home. We are a certain person depending upon who we are around. Those masks are necessary to function. They are simply a part of life.
In counseling, we get the awesome opportunity to be honest with ourselves. We get to try on different masks. We get to think about our lives from different perspectives.
I have over twenty-five years of experience helping people view life through different perspectives and try on various masks as they work towards being honest with their selves.
In life, we have to wear different masks. We are a certain person at work. We are a certain person at home. We are a certain person depending upon who we are around. Those masks are necessary to function. They are simply a part of life.
In counseling, we get the awesome opportunity to be honest with ourselves. We get to try on different masks. We get to think about our lives from different perspectives.
I have over twenty-five years of experience helping people view life through different perspectives and try on various masks as they work towards being honest with their selves.
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If you've hit a crossroad in your life; if you're in a place you don’t want to be and want to make changes; if you are having difficulty with your relationships; feeling lost, confused; managing anxiety or depression - I am here to partner with you to navigate these challenges and get to a place where you feel confident, empowered, & content in your life. Sessions are likely to be conversational, warm, supportive and real (with a dose of humor!) I am a provider that values authenticity - who I am in the session is who I am outside of the session - my hope is you will feel safe to do the same.
NOTE: INN with Carefirst ending 3/31/26
If you've hit a crossroad in your life; if you're in a place you don’t want to be and want to make changes; if you are having difficulty with your relationships; feeling lost, confused; managing anxiety or depression - I am here to partner with you to navigate these challenges and get to a place where you feel confident, empowered, & content in your life. Sessions are likely to be conversational, warm, supportive and real (with a dose of humor!) I am a provider that values authenticity - who I am in the session is who I am outside of the session - my hope is you will feel safe to do the same.
I enjoy working with clients who know that life can be hard but they can make it through with some help. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, grief, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open, safe and judgment free environment where my clients thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear. I strive to establish a positive rapport with my clients that creat an atmosphere of growth, understanding and change. I encourage my clients to embrace their authentic selves and build the strength within themselves that is necessary to promote positive change l.
I enjoy working with clients who know that life can be hard but they can make it through with some help. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger management, grief, and depression. I work with my clients to create an open, safe and judgment free environment where my clients thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear. I strive to establish a positive rapport with my clients that creat an atmosphere of growth, understanding and change. I encourage my clients to embrace their authentic selves and build the strength within themselves that is necessary to promote positive change l.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 20 years professional experience, over 15 of which have been in private practice. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. In the past I worked at Villa Maria after School Program where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have attended school meetings, knowledgeable with IEP process and school behavioral management.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over 20 years professional experience, over 15 of which have been in private practice. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. In the past I worked at Villa Maria after School Program where I provided individual, group, and family therapy. I have attended school meetings, knowledgeable with IEP process and school behavioral management.
I specialize in offering counseling and educational services for individuals and families dealing with symptoms related to: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Differences, and Trauma. After spending over twenty years in the competitive Equine industry I also offer a niche speciality of psychotherapeutic services to this unique group of athletes, check out my website for more details!
I specialize in offering counseling and educational services for individuals and families dealing with symptoms related to: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Differences, and Trauma. After spending over twenty years in the competitive Equine industry I also offer a niche speciality of psychotherapeutic services to this unique group of athletes, check out my website for more details!
Are you feeling lost or stuck? If you are a child, a teenager, or a young adult who feels overwhelmed but can't quite find the words to say it, I am here to help. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, grief, or the everyday pressures of growing up and figuring out who you are. Perhaps you want to feel heard and understood, but you're hesitant to open up. My goal is to help you find a sense of self and feel more in control of your emotions and life. I will provide a creative & supportive space for you to explore your identity, learn new ways to cope, and make a positive difference in your own life.
Are you feeling lost or stuck? If you are a child, a teenager, or a young adult who feels overwhelmed but can't quite find the words to say it, I am here to help. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, grief, or the everyday pressures of growing up and figuring out who you are. Perhaps you want to feel heard and understood, but you're hesitant to open up. My goal is to help you find a sense of self and feel more in control of your emotions and life. I will provide a creative & supportive space for you to explore your identity, learn new ways to cope, and make a positive difference in your own life.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, depression, trauma and PTSD, and ADHD. I also specialize in supporting issues related to school, self-esteem, family/relationship dynamics, and life transitions. Through my experience, I have honed my expertise in working with children aged 5-18 and their caregivers, as well as young adults. My inviting and understanding nature creates a therapeutic environment that promotes growth, healing, and positive change. Embracing a humanistic perspective, I view individuals as whole persons, utilizing a strengths-based framework to help them grow and flourish.
I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, depression, trauma and PTSD, and ADHD. I also specialize in supporting issues related to school, self-esteem, family/relationship dynamics, and life transitions. Through my experience, I have honed my expertise in working with children aged 5-18 and their caregivers, as well as young adults. My inviting and understanding nature creates a therapeutic environment that promotes growth, healing, and positive change. Embracing a humanistic perspective, I view individuals as whole persons, utilizing a strengths-based framework to help them grow and flourish.
Ashley Reid is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Registered Art Therapist who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master’s in Art Therapy with a Specialization in Counseling from Seton Hill University. Ashley’s approach to therapy is eclectic and creative with an emphasis on person-centered therapy. She incorporates techniques from trauma-informed practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-based therapy, and mindfulness as well as other therapeutic approaches. Ashley will do her best to meet your unique therapeutic goals.
Ashley Reid is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Registered Art Therapist who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Master’s in Art Therapy with a Specialization in Counseling from Seton Hill University. Ashley’s approach to therapy is eclectic and creative with an emphasis on person-centered therapy. She incorporates techniques from trauma-informed practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-based therapy, and mindfulness as well as other therapeutic approaches. Ashley will do her best to meet your unique therapeutic goals.
A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions.
A guiding principle for me is a quote from my Nana- “we are all here to help each other through.” For every one of us there is a time when extra support is beneficial. I bring over ten years of experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults in the Baltimore area. Working collaboratively with clients I use evidence-based practices including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and client-centered therapy. Additionally, I have training in animal-assisted therapy and have my dog, Marlow, join in on some sessions.
Using a caring, collaborative approach, and years of experience, I work with adults and seniors to address mental health challenges and increase life satisfaction. I help clients uncover and transform limiting beliefs and behaviors, understand root causes of concerning problems, develop effective coping skills, access inner strengths, and use inner guidance to heal wounds and move toward their goals. I help clients navigate life transitions, relationship issues, health conditions, depression, anxiety, grief, meaning and purpose inquiries, and self-esteem/confidence issues.
Using a caring, collaborative approach, and years of experience, I work with adults and seniors to address mental health challenges and increase life satisfaction. I help clients uncover and transform limiting beliefs and behaviors, understand root causes of concerning problems, develop effective coping skills, access inner strengths, and use inner guidance to heal wounds and move toward their goals. I help clients navigate life transitions, relationship issues, health conditions, depression, anxiety, grief, meaning and purpose inquiries, and self-esteem/confidence issues.
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Number of Therapists in 21043
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 21043 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Stress |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 81% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 78% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 78% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in 21043 see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |