Therapists in 21218
Hello and Welcome! I'm Kendra and I love helping people through my unique background in education and mental health counseling. You have probably been feverishly searching for the right person and you have finally found the right one. Do you have trouble staying organized, focused, or remembering to do things? Do any of those things cause you to feel anxious or worried? Do you find yourself being anxious about things that are out of your control?
Hello and Welcome! I'm Kendra and I love helping people through my unique background in education and mental health counseling. You have probably been feverishly searching for the right person and you have finally found the right one. Do you have trouble staying organized, focused, or remembering to do things? Do any of those things cause you to feel anxious or worried? Do you find yourself being anxious about things that are out of your control?
I'm a compassionate and dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting individuals on their personal journeys toward healing and self-discovery. I practice from a person-centered, empathetic approach that honors each client’s strengths, individuality, and lived experience.
I integrate evidence-based modalities—including cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness—to create tailored treatment plans that reflect each client’s goals, values, and unique needs. My experience includes supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I'm a compassionate and dedicated licensed therapist committed to supporting individuals on their personal journeys toward healing and self-discovery. I practice from a person-centered, empathetic approach that honors each client’s strengths, individuality, and lived experience.
I integrate evidence-based modalities—including cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness—to create tailored treatment plans that reflect each client’s goals, values, and unique needs. My experience includes supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
My practice offers specialized, evidence-based care for a diverse range of concerns, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also provide dedicated support for those navigating difficult relationship dynamics, parenting stressors, postpartum recovery, and career-related challenges. Through personalized treatment, I help you develop the skills and insights necessary to overcome these obstacles and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life. If you are ready to prioritize your well-being and begin your journey toward healing, I invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation.
My practice offers specialized, evidence-based care for a diverse range of concerns, including complex trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. I also provide dedicated support for those navigating difficult relationship dynamics, parenting stressors, postpartum recovery, and career-related challenges. Through personalized treatment, I help you develop the skills and insights necessary to overcome these obstacles and lead a more balanced, fulfilling life. If you are ready to prioritize your well-being and begin your journey toward healing, I invite you to reach out to schedule a consultation.
Hello! My name is Alex (they/them). I am a helper and trained counselor welcoming clients who have specifically been ostracized or misunderstood by the mental health industrial complex. Currently, institutional services geared towards helping are explicitly gate kept by ableist perspectives, carceral state interventions, financial inaccessibility, treatment stigma, and other barriers rooted in the shameful, foundational practices of white supremacy and western culture. My work is specifically political, and intended to help clients cultivate a more liberated life. I curate space for healing as well as dream building.
Hello! My name is Alex (they/them). I am a helper and trained counselor welcoming clients who have specifically been ostracized or misunderstood by the mental health industrial complex. Currently, institutional services geared towards helping are explicitly gate kept by ableist perspectives, carceral state interventions, financial inaccessibility, treatment stigma, and other barriers rooted in the shameful, foundational practices of white supremacy and western culture. My work is specifically political, and intended to help clients cultivate a more liberated life. I curate space for healing as well as dream building.
I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that clients can reflect their own process and progress in therapy.
I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that clients can reflect their own process and progress in therapy.
How many times have you told yourself, "I'm finally going to put myself first," or "Something has to change." - only to find yourself right back taking care of everyone else? I specialize in working with those who are ready to take charge of their lives, figure out where to go next, and manage all of the transitions that are hitting you left and right. Therapy with me isn't about me sitting quietly while you do all the talking - its focused on helping you, find you- again.
How many times have you told yourself, "I'm finally going to put myself first," or "Something has to change." - only to find yourself right back taking care of everyone else? I specialize in working with those who are ready to take charge of their lives, figure out where to go next, and manage all of the transitions that are hitting you left and right. Therapy with me isn't about me sitting quietly while you do all the talking - its focused on helping you, find you- again.
I have had the privilege to work with a wide range of clients in terms of age, gender, race, social economic status, and acuity of symptoms. While everyone has something unique to bring to therapy I find the most fulfillment working with couples, those dealing with issues regarding their sexuality, first responders (police, firefighters, EMT’s), individuals recovering from trauma, and people dealing with concerns with technology such as video game or online addiction.
I have had the privilege to work with a wide range of clients in terms of age, gender, race, social economic status, and acuity of symptoms. While everyone has something unique to bring to therapy I find the most fulfillment working with couples, those dealing with issues regarding their sexuality, first responders (police, firefighters, EMT’s), individuals recovering from trauma, and people dealing with concerns with technology such as video game or online addiction.
With every twist and turn of life's happenings come the fear of uncertainty, grieving the loss of what once was, and even the excitement of what's to come. I'm here to tell you that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions do not have to be as black and white as the world would try to make them out to be. As a trauma-informed professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their life experiences. Whether you're starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.
With every twist and turn of life's happenings come the fear of uncertainty, grieving the loss of what once was, and even the excitement of what's to come. I'm here to tell you that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions do not have to be as black and white as the world would try to make them out to be. As a trauma-informed professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their life experiences. Whether you're starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.
I work mostly with queer, gender expansive, and other LGBTQIA+ adults who are struggling with anxiety and the impacts of trauma. I help people better understand their emotional and physical responses to anxiety, explore and heal wounds, and find ways to better connect with their personal values and well being. People I work with understand that change rarely happens overnight, and also understand why doing the work is worthwhile in order to connect with and create more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
I work mostly with queer, gender expansive, and other LGBTQIA+ adults who are struggling with anxiety and the impacts of trauma. I help people better understand their emotional and physical responses to anxiety, explore and heal wounds, and find ways to better connect with their personal values and well being. People I work with understand that change rarely happens overnight, and also understand why doing the work is worthwhile in order to connect with and create more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Hi, and welcome. I am a queer and trans neurodivergent counselor offering virtual sessions in Maryland and California. I counsel LGBTQIA adults who are autistic, plural, and/or survivors of childhood abuse. We usually address issues related to complex trauma, DID/dissociation, and gender identity. Clients sometimes report feeling alone in current relationships or not knowing why they do things. Maybe once effective ways of protecting yourself are now preventing the connection and growth you want. I value getting to know you, learning your strengths, and identifying skills that support you in seeking safety and healing.
Hi, and welcome. I am a queer and trans neurodivergent counselor offering virtual sessions in Maryland and California. I counsel LGBTQIA adults who are autistic, plural, and/or survivors of childhood abuse. We usually address issues related to complex trauma, DID/dissociation, and gender identity. Clients sometimes report feeling alone in current relationships or not knowing why they do things. Maybe once effective ways of protecting yourself are now preventing the connection and growth you want. I value getting to know you, learning your strengths, and identifying skills that support you in seeking safety and healing.
Something feels stuck for you. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or there’s a deeper part of you that wants to be understood. Talk therapy may or may not have worked in the past and EMDR can offer something different. From a grounded space, we can explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll untangle long-held patterns, strengthen who you are, and help you live in a way that feels more aligned, empowered, authentic, and whole.
Something feels stuck for you. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or there’s a deeper part of you that wants to be understood. Talk therapy may or may not have worked in the past and EMDR can offer something different. From a grounded space, we can explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll untangle long-held patterns, strengthen who you are, and help you live in a way that feels more aligned, empowered, authentic, and whole.
With a focus on building trust and connection in a non-judgmental and compassionate space, I strive to work collaboratively with you to foster growth and healing. I specialize in helping individuals navigate through their trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I am committed to providing support that honors the unique experiences and challenges of every person, especially those within the LGBTQIA+ and Asian communities.
With a focus on building trust and connection in a non-judgmental and compassionate space, I strive to work collaboratively with you to foster growth and healing. I specialize in helping individuals navigate through their trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I am committed to providing support that honors the unique experiences and challenges of every person, especially those within the LGBTQIA+ and Asian communities.
Rachel Hettleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I love connecting with adults across the lifespan to begin or continue healing processes. I work with adults grappling with experiences of trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, shame, anxiety, grief, and more. Every part of you is welcome in therapy with me, including the parts that feel the scariest to look at, talk about, and understand. Together, we will use curiosity and compassion to gain understanding of where these challenges come from, how you connect with yourself and others, and what a more peaceful life might look like for you.
I love connecting with adults across the lifespan to begin or continue healing processes. I work with adults grappling with experiences of trauma, mood disorders, relationship challenges, shame, anxiety, grief, and more. Every part of you is welcome in therapy with me, including the parts that feel the scariest to look at, talk about, and understand. Together, we will use curiosity and compassion to gain understanding of where these challenges come from, how you connect with yourself and others, and what a more peaceful life might look like for you.
I'm not accepting new clients at this time. Please email me to schedule your initial appointment! I work with people experiencing a broad range of human problems, such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, conflict within their relationships, and many other issues that tend to be a natural, yet unfortunate party of the human experience. I don’t have a magic potion to cure your problems and make you immune to all life difficulties. Unfortunately, I can’t take the teeth out of life, but I can help you learn how to master your own mind and become your own therapist so you are equipped to face difficulties in life.
I'm not accepting new clients at this time. Please email me to schedule your initial appointment! I work with people experiencing a broad range of human problems, such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, conflict within their relationships, and many other issues that tend to be a natural, yet unfortunate party of the human experience. I don’t have a magic potion to cure your problems and make you immune to all life difficulties. Unfortunately, I can’t take the teeth out of life, but I can help you learn how to master your own mind and become your own therapist so you are equipped to face difficulties in life.
Psychotherapy is about listening. As a therapist I strive to listen with compassion and depth to help my clients hear their own voices of change and healing.
How I understand psychotherapy to work is best expressed by Simone Weil:
"Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention. The capacity to give one's attention to a sufferer is a very rare and difficult thing; it is almost a miracle; it is a miracle."
I surely cannot do miracles! But together with my clients I have watched miracles happen.
Psychotherapy is about listening. As a therapist I strive to listen with compassion and depth to help my clients hear their own voices of change and healing.
How I understand psychotherapy to work is best expressed by Simone Weil:
"Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention. The capacity to give one's attention to a sufferer is a very rare and difficult thing; it is almost a miracle; it is a miracle."
I surely cannot do miracles! But together with my clients I have watched miracles happen.
Paris Bienert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you considering therapy but not sure where to start? Are you concerned that you might have an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol? Do you feel like your anxiety is running (or ruining) your life? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then we might be a good fit for therapy! I work primarily with adults struggling with substance use issues, anxiety, burnout, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions.
Are you considering therapy but not sure where to start? Are you concerned that you might have an unhealthy relationship with drugs or alcohol? Do you feel like your anxiety is running (or ruining) your life? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then we might be a good fit for therapy! I work primarily with adults struggling with substance use issues, anxiety, burnout, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you no longer recognize yourself? Have depression, anxiety, illness, or life stressors made it difficult to be true to yourself or live an authentic life? Through therapy, you can learn to break free of patterns that are keeping you stuck. You will learn to ride the waves of change that are an inevitable part of life. You will build your ability to recognize what can and cannot be changed, and learn to sit with difficult emotions. You will develop the skill to respond skillfully when life does not go according to plan, and will gain the confidence to create a life built around your values.
Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you no longer recognize yourself? Have depression, anxiety, illness, or life stressors made it difficult to be true to yourself or live an authentic life? Through therapy, you can learn to break free of patterns that are keeping you stuck. You will learn to ride the waves of change that are an inevitable part of life. You will build your ability to recognize what can and cannot be changed, and learn to sit with difficult emotions. You will develop the skill to respond skillfully when life does not go according to plan, and will gain the confidence to create a life built around your values.
Hanna Badalova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My expertise is in adjustment and inter-generational, trauma-related disorders. I’ve been described as empathic, creative and funny and I’ve seen clients progress immeasurably as they feel safe working with me. Coming from a writing background, I pay close attention to narratives, language, and self expression. I help my clients establish themselves in the world through honest storytelling. Through relational, psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, I incorporate not only the mind but the emotions in the body when I sense trust.
I am a Baltimore-based psychotherapist treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My expertise is in adjustment and inter-generational, trauma-related disorders. I’ve been described as empathic, creative and funny and I’ve seen clients progress immeasurably as they feel safe working with me. Coming from a writing background, I pay close attention to narratives, language, and self expression. I help my clients establish themselves in the world through honest storytelling. Through relational, psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, I incorporate not only the mind but the emotions in the body when I sense trust.
Are you a caretaker experiencing depression, stress or resentment towards your loved one? Have you been actively using substances or had a recent slip in use after years of being in recovery? Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or caloric restriction? Are you in need of emotional support after terminating a pregnancy? Has something occurred that caused you to start anew? Do you need a supportive ear that will listen and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings? Are you seeking skills to help you cope with everyday issues? Asking for help can be scary, but trying to go it alone can be even scarier.
Are you a caretaker experiencing depression, stress or resentment towards your loved one? Have you been actively using substances or had a recent slip in use after years of being in recovery? Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or caloric restriction? Are you in need of emotional support after terminating a pregnancy? Has something occurred that caused you to start anew? Do you need a supportive ear that will listen and allow you to express your thoughts and feelings? Are you seeking skills to help you cope with everyday issues? Asking for help can be scary, but trying to go it alone can be even scarier.
Taking the leap to seek help in healing, expanding your self-awareness and pursuing positive change is incredibly brave. As a psychotherapist, I help individuals identify their strengths and utilize them to create a collaborative treatment plan. My areas of clinical interest include working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and women’s mental health, including perinatal and maternal mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where all feel welcome.
Taking the leap to seek help in healing, expanding your self-awareness and pursuing positive change is incredibly brave. As a psychotherapist, I help individuals identify their strengths and utilize them to create a collaborative treatment plan. My areas of clinical interest include working with people struggling with anxiety, trauma and women’s mental health, including perinatal and maternal mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where all feel welcome.
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Number of Therapists in 21218
100+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 21218 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 72% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 72% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in 21218 see their clients
| 51% | Online Only | |
| 49% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |