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Here everyone is valued; I provide a safe, nurturing and secure environment for exploration, for doing soul work. My desire is that the client realizes her potential for creating the life that she deeply desires. Whether she feels stuck in pain, is wresting with a problem, is committed to healing an addiction, or would like to shed shame and release guilt, she will find hope here.

Hello! I’m a board-certified art therapist and licensed clinical counselor, based in Baltimore, MD. I hold a masters degree in Art Therapy and am a multi-modal artist, author, and researcher. I’ve had 11 years experience providing culturally-centered therapeutic arts to children and families, adults with autism and developmental disabilities, women experiencing homelessness, and urban Native Americans living in Baltimore City. Prior to becoming a therapist, I've worked over 5 years in business development within social enterprise industries.

My ideal client (individual, couple) wants to move past or resolve issues that cause them to feel disappointed and unhappy. They want to have relationships, including sexual experiences , in which they feel connected, intimate and alive.

Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming the best version of yourself, happy, healed and whole! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, distracted, off balance? Are you struggling with balance? Do you feel like you are losing control, or simply just need someone to talk to? I know exactly what your feeling. These emotions and feelings can be scary and challenging to manage. You don't have to suffer anymore. Talk therapy, meditation and mindfulness can reduce these feelings tremendously. I provide a safe and comfortable space for you to share. I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to balance your work, personal and family life? Are you concerned that your relationship with your spouse/partner is stagnant or full of conflict? Are trust and communication issues ruining your relationship? Do you feel unmotivated or sad all the time? Do you find yourself wanting to be happy, but unable to find the key to happiness? As an individual, couples and family therapist, I work with clients through different stages of their lives to help them find the right balance to happiness and success.

First, I want to acknowledge the courage you exhibit in reaching out your hand for help. Healing can be challenging because it is not easy to unpack life's traumas, stressors, and unpleasant events, but together we will work on unpacking what's on your heart and mind to create space for healing to take place.

My desire as a Christian Counselor is to assist others in becoming all they were created to be in this life. Specializing in Temperament Counseling and assisting you on your journey of healing through therapeutic temperament therapy is vitally important to me. Using this method each individual is provided with constructive means of dealing with difficult issues by grasping a concept of who they are and how to improve in areas of life by setting goals. Constructive support is provided to assist in meeting these goals without being harmful to themselves or others. I am available to meet with you online in a safe environment.

Life is filled with challenges that we must face that can be difficult to face alone. As a pastoral counselor, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment where we can work together to move to a place of stability.

Are you exhausted? You might feel stuck or repeating ineffective patterns in your life. Perhaps you are tormented by sleepless nights, awful dreams, feeling on edge, an ever-present tension in your body, and waiting for the other shoe to drop. Many people who experience these symptoms blame themselves, when it is the body’s natural response to what it has experienced. Could you imagine finding some relief? You are not made out of broken material, your body has been through something that didn’t make sense.

I am Board Approved Licensed Certificated Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. My work with individuals and families involve finding their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency. My practice focuses on identifying issues and finding solutions. I encourage open communication, provide an accepting environment, and create an atmosphere which allows people to speak freely.

With 25+ years of pastoral experience, Barry has counseled men, couples and families dealing with a wide range of issues such as communication, conflict resolution, addictions, sexual brokenness, and depression. Barry has a shepherd’s heart and desires to help people in their struggles. Barry serves as Shepherding Pastor at Liberty Church PCA and has a M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a counseling certificate from CCEF. He and his wife Margaret have three adult children and live in the Baltimore area.

It can be difficult to admit the need for help. An African proverb states "He who conceals his disease cannot expect to be cured." Our clinicians have over 90 years of combined experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families, couples and groups through the healing process. Our expertise is in helping people heal utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic techniques along with non traditional spiritual interventions for those who desire to include spirituality into their treatment. We work with you in a manner consistent with your beliefs.

Are you constantly putting out fires? Do you ever feel like a better life is waiting for you but you just can't seem to reach it? You know what you need to do but you're still nervous. 
Working together, we will help you regain control of your automatic thoughts and feelings so that YOU can make conscious choices and own them. My philosophy is to take you to the water AND teach you how to fish. I focus on keen listening and offer a fresh perspective to help understand everyday challenges that empower you to rise above them.

Please Email Me For Faster Response- Are your fears so intense that they are preventing you from living the quality of life that you want? Are the compulsions so strong that you feel you need to do certain physical and/or mental compulsions to feel better for the moment, only to have the fear come back just as intense? Do you have intrusive thoughts that are so disturbing that you are afraid to tell anyone for fear they won't understand? Do you have trauma in your past that is affecting you and preventing you from enjoying life? Is the trauma affecting your self-esteem., or your relationships? I can help

Choosing a psychotherapist can be a challenging process and we often find ourselves doing it when we are already stressed. I strive to create a tranquil, accepting atmosphere in my work, while my patients also say they enjoy the laughter that we can sometimes find in the midst of our deep and rich explorations. My approach focuses on identifying patients' existing strengths and increasing their capacities to cope with stress so as to lead more satisfying lives. I take a "best-tool-for-the-job," integrative approach, drawing from a range of orientations, all supported by solid science.

I specialize in working with adults in transitional phases. I work with people experiencing anxiety, directionlessness and disconnection. I utilize Western, more traditional modalities to address anxiety and depression, as well as Buddhist concepts and approaches to dive into topics such as lack of direction, struggling with overwhelming emotions, and creating an internal sense of calm and peace, regardless of what is happening in your family, at work, or in romantic relationships.

Melissa Powell is a License Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland. She has worked over 16+years in the child welfare and mental health field. She is a native of Baltimore, MD, and a graduate of Annapolis High School.

Not all therapists are the same. I help my clients find practical solutions to the issues facing them, and together we find ways to change the patterns behind these issues. Whether depression, anxiety, or dealing with a difficult life event, the situations facing us can feel overwhelming. For over 15 years I've empowered children, families, and adults as they move toward their goals. I am experienced in school and community settings, as well as inpatient, and I enjoy working with people of all backgrounds and orientations.

How are you looking to grow, change, or expand your awareness of yourself and your relationships? My work is to support and challenge; providing you with space to explore your self and connections to others, understand the story you create around your experience, and recognize patterns in your life from a foundation of support. Together, we investigate the ways you relate to others, the ties in your history that inform where you are now, and how we can facilitate healing from pain-whether that pain looks like depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual dysfunction, or discomfort in your relationships.