Therapists in 21210
I'm Tara Mechlin, the owner of Bright Transitions Therapy. My expertise is in working with children & adults who have experienced a traumatic event or situation. Trauma and acute stress lead to mood swings, changes in behavior and difficulty expressing things which may significantly impact your quality of life.
I use evidence-based therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, and adjustment concerns. I also provide parent support and skill building, and have a specific interest in working with college students. Additionally, I offer supervision for graduate level clinicians seeking their clinical licensure.
I'm Tara Mechlin, the owner of Bright Transitions Therapy. My expertise is in working with children & adults who have experienced a traumatic event or situation. Trauma and acute stress lead to mood swings, changes in behavior and difficulty expressing things which may significantly impact your quality of life.
I use evidence-based therapy to treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, and adjustment concerns. I also provide parent support and skill building, and have a specific interest in working with college students. Additionally, I offer supervision for graduate level clinicians seeking their clinical licensure.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck in your identity, weighed down by relationships that take more than they give, or unsure how to live in a way that feels true to you? You deserve a space where you can explore these questions without judgment and discover a grounded sense of self.
Maybe you’ve tried to be the “strong one” for everyone else, your partner, your family, your friends and somehow lost sight of who you are in the process. Or perhaps major life transitions like changes in relationships, identity, or purpose have left you feeling unmoored. If any of this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck in your identity, weighed down by relationships that take more than they give, or unsure how to live in a way that feels true to you? You deserve a space where you can explore these questions without judgment and discover a grounded sense of self.
Maybe you’ve tried to be the “strong one” for everyone else, your partner, your family, your friends and somehow lost sight of who you are in the process. Or perhaps major life transitions like changes in relationships, identity, or purpose have left you feeling unmoored. If any of this resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Ryan takes a "big picture" approach to helping others, acting as a companion to clients as they find and traverse their life journeys. He emphasizes aspects of identity such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and ability, and how they impact us individually and systemically. Experiencing how powerful stillness and nature can be for psychological healing, Ryan deeply values each person’s untapped potential. He wants to help you figure out who you are, who you want to be, and how you see yourself fitting into the world.
Ryan takes a "big picture" approach to helping others, acting as a companion to clients as they find and traverse their life journeys. He emphasizes aspects of identity such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and ability, and how they impact us individually and systemically. Experiencing how powerful stillness and nature can be for psychological healing, Ryan deeply values each person’s untapped potential. He wants to help you figure out who you are, who you want to be, and how you see yourself fitting into the world.
Life is life-ing, and taking a chance on letting another person support you can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve dealt with past letdowns or inconsistencies time and time again, and yet, here you are showing up for yourself and/or your relationship. I do not take lightly being rooted in your story. As someone who holds multiple marginalized identities; Black, Female, Queer, I recognize the benefits when our voices, experiences and nuances are given a space to be nurtured. I welcome all parts of you that will sit on the couch with us. Even the part exhausted still fighting to protect you, because that's all it knows.
Life is life-ing, and taking a chance on letting another person support you can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve dealt with past letdowns or inconsistencies time and time again, and yet, here you are showing up for yourself and/or your relationship. I do not take lightly being rooted in your story. As someone who holds multiple marginalized identities; Black, Female, Queer, I recognize the benefits when our voices, experiences and nuances are given a space to be nurtured. I welcome all parts of you that will sit on the couch with us. Even the part exhausted still fighting to protect you, because that's all it knows.
At one point or another every person faces difficulties in their life, especially in today’s world. With over 60,000 thoughts a day, most of which are negative, it is hard to combat the emotional distress that builds over time. My specialty is helping you build tools that can assist you in working through those difficulties on an individual level or within a dynamic relationship. I offer a compassionate, supportive and unbiased environment to explore life’s difficulties.
At one point or another every person faces difficulties in their life, especially in today’s world. With over 60,000 thoughts a day, most of which are negative, it is hard to combat the emotional distress that builds over time. My specialty is helping you build tools that can assist you in working through those difficulties on an individual level or within a dynamic relationship. I offer a compassionate, supportive and unbiased environment to explore life’s difficulties.
My hope is that in visiting this page you are on the first step of offering yourself a new approach to the challenges you are facing. It means a lot to be heard and no one likes to feel lonely or alone. That is the beauty I believe in the therapeutic process— a bond with an unbiased, non-judgmental person who listens. I aim to offer you just that! My belief is that caring for our mental health is vital in living well and asking for help is a part of that.
I am licensed in Maryland and Massachusetts as well as a board certified supervisor in Maryland for clinical supervision.
My hope is that in visiting this page you are on the first step of offering yourself a new approach to the challenges you are facing. It means a lot to be heard and no one likes to feel lonely or alone. That is the beauty I believe in the therapeutic process— a bond with an unbiased, non-judgmental person who listens. I aim to offer you just that! My belief is that caring for our mental health is vital in living well and asking for help is a part of that.
I am licensed in Maryland and Massachusetts as well as a board certified supervisor in Maryland for clinical supervision.
Darina Alban, Marriage & Individual Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
WE are OPEN! NEED HELP WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP? I'm currently ACCEPTING NEW INDIVDUAL AND COUPLE CLIENTS. I'm also accepting clients wanting to improve their relationship or considering leaving your relationship. If you are looking for a compassionate, highly trained , certified Gottman therapist, an Advanced Emotional Focused Therapist and PACT (psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) I may be the right therapist for you. Please call or email for an initial consultation. Please visit my website for more information. Thank you for stopping by, Darina
WE are OPEN! NEED HELP WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP? I'm currently ACCEPTING NEW INDIVDUAL AND COUPLE CLIENTS. I'm also accepting clients wanting to improve their relationship or considering leaving your relationship. If you are looking for a compassionate, highly trained , certified Gottman therapist, an Advanced Emotional Focused Therapist and PACT (psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) I may be the right therapist for you. Please call or email for an initial consultation. Please visit my website for more information. Thank you for stopping by, Darina
Clients in therapy with me commonly describe a plaguing feeling that there must be a better way to get through life than burdened by so much stress. My approach to wellness can be captured by the quote: "Stress in life is a given; suffering doesn't have to be." My goal in our work together is to examine the unique stressors in your life and help you develop mindful, healthy ways to live with the challenges that inevitably come up in life so that they no longer get in the way of how you want to be living.
Clients in therapy with me commonly describe a plaguing feeling that there must be a better way to get through life than burdened by so much stress. My approach to wellness can be captured by the quote: "Stress in life is a given; suffering doesn't have to be." My goal in our work together is to examine the unique stressors in your life and help you develop mindful, healthy ways to live with the challenges that inevitably come up in life so that they no longer get in the way of how you want to be living.
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
Everyone deserves a safe place and a caring professional with whom to walk through their struggles. My aim is to give clients both. Licensed since 2006, I specialize in treating adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. My training is in EMDR and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I treat clients in individual- and group-therapy settings.
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed with life? Are there days where anxiety is running the show and you’re taking the back seat? Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I am so excited that you’ve taken the first step towards reclaiming your headspace! My approach to therapy is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and individualized. I will work with you to implement tailored approaches that fit your needs and goals, while providing you with a trauma-informed space where you can deepen your self-understanding and find sustainable ways to heal and grow. We’ll work to uncover what's been holding you back and help you move forward.
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed with life? Are there days where anxiety is running the show and you’re taking the back seat? Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I am so excited that you’ve taken the first step towards reclaiming your headspace! My approach to therapy is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and individualized. I will work with you to implement tailored approaches that fit your needs and goals, while providing you with a trauma-informed space where you can deepen your self-understanding and find sustainable ways to heal and grow. We’ll work to uncover what's been holding you back and help you move forward.
Your anxiety is currently behind the wheel (erratically crashing through the major intersections of your life). You and I are about to change that.
I work with people who: constantly scan their body (and others’ bodies) for signs of illness; panic when their child acts “off” or someone says “stomach bug”; delegate care of sick children to partner/others; hide and feel ashamed of superstitious rituals they feel compelled to complete; lose hours to cleaning and decontamination spirals with no lasting relief; are hypervigilant to every cough, runny nose, and clutched abdomen; have tried many therapies, but nothing has worked.
Your anxiety is currently behind the wheel (erratically crashing through the major intersections of your life). You and I are about to change that.
I work with people who: constantly scan their body (and others’ bodies) for signs of illness; panic when their child acts “off” or someone says “stomach bug”; delegate care of sick children to partner/others; hide and feel ashamed of superstitious rituals they feel compelled to complete; lose hours to cleaning and decontamination spirals with no lasting relief; are hypervigilant to every cough, runny nose, and clutched abdomen; have tried many therapies, but nothing has worked.
Do you find yourself keeping the peace with others by pushing down what you really want? Did you grow up in a home filled with tension or in a family that navigated divorce? You may have learned early on that smoothing things over was safer than speaking up. That strategy helped you then but left you disconnected from your own needs and wondering "do I even know what love or a healthy relationship even looks like?"
Do you find yourself keeping the peace with others by pushing down what you really want? Did you grow up in a home filled with tension or in a family that navigated divorce? You may have learned early on that smoothing things over was safer than speaking up. That strategy helped you then but left you disconnected from your own needs and wondering "do I even know what love or a healthy relationship even looks like?"
Hello, I’m Lauren—an affirming, person-centered, and approachable therapist. My work is grounded in curiosity, warmth, and authenticity; creating a brave, safe, and affirming space for you to show up fully as yourself. Working together, you'll not only have a place to be heard, but also an advocate who is genuinely invested in your growth and well-being. I'm deeply committed to trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ wellness, and I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, ADHD, stress, and life transitions, helping clients feel understood and empowered toward meaningful and lasting change.
Hello, I’m Lauren—an affirming, person-centered, and approachable therapist. My work is grounded in curiosity, warmth, and authenticity; creating a brave, safe, and affirming space for you to show up fully as yourself. Working together, you'll not only have a place to be heard, but also an advocate who is genuinely invested in your growth and well-being. I'm deeply committed to trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ wellness, and I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, ADHD, stress, and life transitions, helping clients feel understood and empowered toward meaningful and lasting change.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck despite wanting to do well. They may struggle with organization, time management, follow-through, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, or autism-related challenges. They want tools—not just insight—to feel more confident, capable, and in control. Through executive function coaching and therapy, I help clients build practical skills, reduce stress, and show up more fully at school, work, and in relationships.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck despite wanting to do well. They may struggle with organization, time management, follow-through, emotional regulation, anxiety, ADHD, or autism-related challenges. They want tools—not just insight—to feel more confident, capable, and in control. Through executive function coaching and therapy, I help clients build practical skills, reduce stress, and show up more fully at school, work, and in relationships.
Welcome! Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for how to cope right now? Could you benefit from a safe refuge where you can receive some support in sorting things out?
I am committed to providing my clients with a relationship that is secure, collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful. Although I have over a decade of training in the nature of psychological problems that can trouble us, my focus as a psychologist is in the client as a whole person, with an emphasis on their strengths.
Welcome! Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for how to cope right now? Could you benefit from a safe refuge where you can receive some support in sorting things out?
I am committed to providing my clients with a relationship that is secure, collaborative, non-judgmental, and respectful. Although I have over a decade of training in the nature of psychological problems that can trouble us, my focus as a psychologist is in the client as a whole person, with an emphasis on their strengths.
Within all of us is the potential for growth and self-discovery and my role is to help you unlock that potential. I welcome children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds to collaborate with me in developing the tools to fulfill that potential in achieving a happier, more fulfilling life. I have partnered with individuals whose concerns range from depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, ADHD, gender and sexual identity, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
Within all of us is the potential for growth and self-discovery and my role is to help you unlock that potential. I welcome children, adolescents, and adults of all backgrounds to collaborate with me in developing the tools to fulfill that potential in achieving a happier, more fulfilling life. I have partnered with individuals whose concerns range from depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, ADHD, gender and sexual identity, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.
We all suffer, but most suffering is not necessary. We develop habits to cope with suffering, but then find we are stuck repeating patterns that no longer serve us. Creating a safe, stable, and trusting environment, we can non-judgementally perceive where we are stuck and have the courage to let go of unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We are then able to grow in new ways that allow for gentleness, peace, and joy.
We all suffer, but most suffering is not necessary. We develop habits to cope with suffering, but then find we are stuck repeating patterns that no longer serve us. Creating a safe, stable, and trusting environment, we can non-judgementally perceive where we are stuck and have the courage to let go of unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We are then able to grow in new ways that allow for gentleness, peace, and joy.
The first light of day peeks through the blinds. You’re awake, already lost in a dense forest of anxious thoughts. Always an over-thinker, you're so familiar with the dark cloud of worries and what-ifs that easily spiral out of control. Dragging yourself out of bed, your reflection reveals the cost of many nights of less than restful sleep. The well-known knot appears in your belly as you imagine the ways things could go sideways today. Armoring up as you dress to leave, each button and zipper reminds you of the inner and outer dragons to be slayed. Will you ever shake the feeling of impending failure and wasted potential?
The first light of day peeks through the blinds. You’re awake, already lost in a dense forest of anxious thoughts. Always an over-thinker, you're so familiar with the dark cloud of worries and what-ifs that easily spiral out of control. Dragging yourself out of bed, your reflection reveals the cost of many nights of less than restful sleep. The well-known knot appears in your belly as you imagine the ways things could go sideways today. Armoring up as you dress to leave, each button and zipper reminds you of the inner and outer dragons to be slayed. Will you ever shake the feeling of impending failure and wasted potential?
Looking for a down-to-earth, inclusive therapist who values authenticity and humor? My approach is grounded in humility and curiosity, creating a space where you can truly be yourself. I work with teens, young adults, & adults, including students, professionals, survivors, and athletes, supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating school, work, athletics, or trauma, I meet you where you are with compassion and ease. I also can provide ADHD assessments for added clarity and support!
Looking for a down-to-earth, inclusive therapist who values authenticity and humor? My approach is grounded in humility and curiosity, creating a space where you can truly be yourself. I work with teens, young adults, & adults, including students, professionals, survivors, and athletes, supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating school, work, athletics, or trauma, I meet you where you are with compassion and ease. I also can provide ADHD assessments for added clarity and support!
People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons – depression, anxiety, grief, purpose, loneliness, support – and therapy can help address all of them. Given the uniqueness of the therapy relationship, finding a good match is a vital step in making the most out of your self-investment. We may be a good fit if you are looking for assistance with anxiety, depression, substance use, anger and abuse, and/or trauma, and if you want to approach your growth through curiosity, humor, and purpose. Therapy does not have to always be a somber or serious affair; it can also be fun, exciting, and deeply rewarding.
People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons – depression, anxiety, grief, purpose, loneliness, support – and therapy can help address all of them. Given the uniqueness of the therapy relationship, finding a good match is a vital step in making the most out of your self-investment. We may be a good fit if you are looking for assistance with anxiety, depression, substance use, anger and abuse, and/or trauma, and if you want to approach your growth through curiosity, humor, and purpose. Therapy does not have to always be a somber or serious affair; it can also be fun, exciting, and deeply rewarding.
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Number of Therapists in 21210
300+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in 21210 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 75% | CareFirst |
| 71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 21210 see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |