Behavioral Issues Therapists in Millersville, MD
Margaret Fernan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108
I am trained in Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for treating trauma, anxiety, depression and behavior problems in children.
Welcome! I provide therapy to children (5 years old and up), teens, parents and adults. For the younger clients, I collaborate with parents and care providers to support the therapeutic process. For all clients, I provide a safe, confidential, comfortable space for discovering tools that will bring about change and lead to a life worth living. I am a Registered Play Therapist and also highly trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I offer in person sessions and can meet remotely if appropriate. I offer daytime and evening hours.
I am trained in Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for treating trauma, anxiety, depression and behavior problems in children.
Welcome! I provide therapy to children (5 years old and up), teens, parents and adults. For the younger clients, I collaborate with parents and care providers to support the therapeutic process. For all clients, I provide a safe, confidential, comfortable space for discovering tools that will bring about change and lead to a life worth living. I am a Registered Play Therapist and also highly trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I offer in person sessions and can meet remotely if appropriate. I offer daytime and evening hours.
Ben Sarcia
Licensed Behavior Analyst, MA, BCBA, LBA, BSL
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108
Many children who engage in challenging behavior at mealtime require a behavioral approach in order to develop appropriate mealtime behaviors.
For many parents, mealtime can be frustrating, especially if challenging behavior goes beyond ‘typical pickiness.’ As the director of Healthy Beginnings, a behavioral feeding therapy program, I have helped children that have displayed a variety of challenging mealtimes behaviors. This includes selectivity by food, color, brand, and texture, as well as children who may vomit at the sight of a new food, or perhaps refuse to feed themselves with utensils. Feeding tube dependency is another area in which I have taught children how to eat and drink who perhaps have had minimal or no experience with oral feeding.
Many children who engage in challenging behavior at mealtime require a behavioral approach in order to develop appropriate mealtime behaviors.
For many parents, mealtime can be frustrating, especially if challenging behavior goes beyond ‘typical pickiness.’ As the director of Healthy Beginnings, a behavioral feeding therapy program, I have helped children that have displayed a variety of challenging mealtimes behaviors. This includes selectivity by food, color, brand, and texture, as well as children who may vomit at the sight of a new food, or perhaps refuse to feed themselves with utensils. Feeding tube dependency is another area in which I have taught children how to eat and drink who perhaps have had minimal or no experience with oral feeding.
Amy J. N. Bosworth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
We will use a variety of tools from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma informed care and other modalities to assist in achieving your goals.
People find themselves considering therapy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they find themselves struggling to find balance and acclimate to the many changes in our world today. They find it hard to sleep, stay focused or find motivation. All of a sudden completing tasks takes more effort. Others find it hard to build or maintain relationships with others. Expressing or regulating emotions can be more difficult. While we all have a host of coping strategies that we rely on to get us through life's challenging moments, during times of increased stress we sometimes find these strategies just don’t work as well as they did before.
We will use a variety of tools from cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma informed care and other modalities to assist in achieving your goals.
People find themselves considering therapy for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they find themselves struggling to find balance and acclimate to the many changes in our world today. They find it hard to sleep, stay focused or find motivation. All of a sudden completing tasks takes more effort. Others find it hard to build or maintain relationships with others. Expressing or regulating emotions can be more difficult. While we all have a host of coping strategies that we rely on to get us through life's challenging moments, during times of increased stress we sometimes find these strategies just don’t work as well as they did before.
Sarah Citrin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
By combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I can help guide you on your journey.
You deserve to live a life that is positive and fulfilling; a life that leaves you feeling excited to wake up each morning and embrace the day’s potential. Finding that “spark” in life can sometimes feel like a struggle. Perhaps you feel anxious and overwhelmed, or find yourself generally losing pleasure in things you once enjoyed. Many of us experience these feelings, but you don’t need to continue struggling alone. I believe that collaboration is key, and together we can address your personal experience, learn to navigate life’s challenges, and help you get back to living your best life.
By combining elements of Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, I can help guide you on your journey.
You deserve to live a life that is positive and fulfilling; a life that leaves you feeling excited to wake up each morning and embrace the day’s potential. Finding that “spark” in life can sometimes feel like a struggle. Perhaps you feel anxious and overwhelmed, or find yourself generally losing pleasure in things you once enjoyed. Many of us experience these feelings, but you don’t need to continue struggling alone. I believe that collaboration is key, and together we can address your personal experience, learn to navigate life’s challenges, and help you get back to living your best life.
Partnership Development Group: DBT Skills Program
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
For someone who is struggling to understand what is happening internally (thoughts, feelings, sensations, and impulses) while also working to accept a current situation, it can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can empower an individual to learn strategies to become mindful, accept and tolerate difficult circumstances, and learn to analyze problems or destructive behavior patterns while replacing them with more healthy ones.
For someone who is struggling to understand what is happening internally (thoughts, feelings, sensations, and impulses) while also working to accept a current situation, it can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can empower an individual to learn strategies to become mindful, accept and tolerate difficult circumstances, and learn to analyze problems or destructive behavior patterns while replacing them with more healthy ones.
Reginald Colbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
I use evidence-based practices as a framework in working with adolescents and adults to address your specific needs, including mood disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, and other specialized treatment.
The foundation for personal growth and lasting change consists of strong relationships and being your authentic self. We are all faced with challenges and go through transitions that create a desire for change... something new... something better! Whether you deal with depression, anxiety, past trauma, relationship problems, etc. therapy can help! Through motivation, support and clinical insight, I can help you achieve sustainable change.
I use evidence-based practices as a framework in working with adolescents and adults to address your specific needs, including mood disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, and other specialized treatment.
The foundation for personal growth and lasting change consists of strong relationships and being your authentic self. We are all faced with challenges and go through transitions that create a desire for change... something new... something better! Whether you deal with depression, anxiety, past trauma, relationship problems, etc. therapy can help! Through motivation, support and clinical insight, I can help you achieve sustainable change.
Corry Bulkley
Counselor, LCPC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
I have experience working with individuals and families in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and adjustment issues.
You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning and understanding.
I have experience working with individuals and families in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief/loss, and adjustment issues.
You found me! If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, riddled with anxiety or struggling with unwanted feelings and want to make a lifestyle change, then you have already taken the first step. I recognize how difficult it can be to seek out therapy and my passion for helping others has encouraged me to develop a supportive environment for clients to engage in treatment. As a therapist, I will actively listen to your experiences and help you process your emotions. I find it important to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental, and safe space for exploration into deeper meaning and understanding.
Indra Lopez-Sabina
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108
I employ Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat a variety of disorders, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and Disruptive Behaviors.
I believe in change. If you are reading this most likely you do, too. Allow me to assist you to find hope, emotional growth, and healing during these difficult circumstances. I help my clients to find ways to live satisfactorily and meaningfully, through the acquisition of skills that allow them to overcome fears and life challenges. My clients learn to manage unpleasant bodily sensations and intrusive thoughts. They adopt new ways of thinking and modify unhealthy behaviors.
I employ Cognitive Behavior Therapy to treat a variety of disorders, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and Disruptive Behaviors.
I believe in change. If you are reading this most likely you do, too. Allow me to assist you to find hope, emotional growth, and healing during these difficult circumstances. I help my clients to find ways to live satisfactorily and meaningfully, through the acquisition of skills that allow them to overcome fears and life challenges. My clients learn to manage unpleasant bodily sensations and intrusive thoughts. They adopt new ways of thinking and modify unhealthy behaviors.
Marian Stukes
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
Imagine anger as a flame. Similar to fire, anger possesses the power to create and destroy. As individuals, we have the same capacity to utilize our emotional energy to shape the life we desire or to let it destroy all that is positive and cherished. Anger is complex and has varying effects based on expression and management that could lead to beneficial or detrimental consequences. PDG's Anger Management Program supports adults in managing anger constructively.
Imagine anger as a flame. Similar to fire, anger possesses the power to create and destroy. As individuals, we have the same capacity to utilize our emotional energy to shape the life we desire or to let it destroy all that is positive and cherished. Anger is complex and has varying effects based on expression and management that could lead to beneficial or detrimental consequences. PDG's Anger Management Program supports adults in managing anger constructively.
PDG Therapeutics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Immediate openings for many insurances and self-pay! PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.
Immediate openings for many insurances and self-pay! PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and family therapy services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma, family conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.
Kirsty Wheelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Accepting new clients! Kirsty is a Licensed Graduated Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. Kirsty works with children, adults, couples and families.
Accepting new clients! Kirsty is a Licensed Graduated Marriage and Family Therapist who offers a person-centered, individualized approach to treatment that combines Strategic Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, as well as Mindfulness. Kirsty has experience working with individuals from all walks of life. She completed her internship working with children and families using a variety of approaches and has spent the past several years working with individuals in the young adult population. Kirsty works with children, adults, couples and families.
Deborah Goodwin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LGADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
If you are reading my profile, you have already taken a courageous step toward healing. I believe identifying a therapist for your adolescent, or yourself can be a time- consuming and daunting process. I have immediate openings for new clients. I help those struggling with co-occurring disorders; specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction counseling. Each client is unique, so I use a varied approach.
If you are reading my profile, you have already taken a courageous step toward healing. I believe identifying a therapist for your adolescent, or yourself can be a time- consuming and daunting process. I have immediate openings for new clients. I help those struggling with co-occurring disorders; specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction counseling. Each client is unique, so I use a varied approach.
MSB Counseling Services, LLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Welcome. Are you ready to move into your new season of overall wellness within your personal and professional life? Are you tired of feeling stuck navigating alone through relationship conflicts, healthy boundaries, stress management and trauma? MSB Counseling Services specializes in working with college students, children, and adults who experience symptoms such as: anxiety, depression, grief, attention deficit hyperactivity, etc.. We utilize a compassionate, conversational and collaborative approach with treatment modalities, such as CBT and person-centered therapy, in order to assist with activating positive life changes.
Welcome. Are you ready to move into your new season of overall wellness within your personal and professional life? Are you tired of feeling stuck navigating alone through relationship conflicts, healthy boundaries, stress management and trauma? MSB Counseling Services specializes in working with college students, children, and adults who experience symptoms such as: anxiety, depression, grief, attention deficit hyperactivity, etc.. We utilize a compassionate, conversational and collaborative approach with treatment modalities, such as CBT and person-centered therapy, in order to assist with activating positive life changes.
Bay Area Counseling & Consultation, LLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Congratulations on taking the steps towards a healthier and happier you! Life will have challenges and we are here to support you while you navigate through them. BACC is a Trauma Informed Mental Health Group Practice, and it would be our privilege to support you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are and offer empathetic and supportive treatment approaches, we believe bringing awareness to mental health is vital to overall health and happiness. Our Clinicians practice from an evidenced-based lens to treat mental health symptoms and restore individuals to their optimal functioning.
Congratulations on taking the steps towards a healthier and happier you! Life will have challenges and we are here to support you while you navigate through them. BACC is a Trauma Informed Mental Health Group Practice, and it would be our privilege to support you on this journey. Our mission is to meet each person where they are and offer empathetic and supportive treatment approaches, we believe bringing awareness to mental health is vital to overall health and happiness. Our Clinicians practice from an evidenced-based lens to treat mental health symptoms and restore individuals to their optimal functioning.
Caitlin McGuire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108
Congratulations on taking this step in your journey of wellness. I look forward to having the pleasure of walking alongside you in this journey of empowerment! My background has been in in home services, specifically in foster care and adoptions. I have had the opportunity to work in diverse populations, including Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, mood disorders, ADHD, and PTSD. **Caitlin is a board certified clinical supervisor.
Congratulations on taking this step in your journey of wellness. I look forward to having the pleasure of walking alongside you in this journey of empowerment! My background has been in in home services, specifically in foster care and adoptions. I have had the opportunity to work in diverse populations, including Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County treating depression, anxiety, bipolar, mood disorders, ADHD, and PTSD. **Caitlin is a board certified clinical supervisor.
Jolyce O'Neill
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108
Waitlist for new clients
Unhappy, dissatisfied, and needing help? I am here to assist you towards building a better life. My hope for you is to understand how your thoughts impact your behaviors, learn healthier ways to cope, and challenge negative patterns that are impacting your self-worth, relationships , and quality of mental health. My belief is that using a person-centered approach combined with evidenced based practices, promotes a clear understanding of ones needs, with the desired goal of providing a healthy and rounded outcome for each individual.
Unhappy, dissatisfied, and needing help? I am here to assist you towards building a better life. My hope for you is to understand how your thoughts impact your behaviors, learn healthier ways to cope, and challenge negative patterns that are impacting your self-worth, relationships , and quality of mental health. My belief is that using a person-centered approach combined with evidenced based practices, promotes a clear understanding of ones needs, with the desired goal of providing a healthy and rounded outcome for each individual.
Dana Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Millersville, MD 21108
Have you ever woken up and thought, "how did I get here?" Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or general life transitions, I want to help you organize spaces and create systems to tackle those seemingly never-ending tasks. I can offer in home, hands on, supportive therapy in which we clear your external space to foster internal peace. Let's get rid of the physical barriers that are blocking your mental freedom. Bonus points if we get to laugh along the way. Sessions can be a mix of in home, virtual, or nature based therapy.
Have you ever woken up and thought, "how did I get here?" Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or general life transitions, I want to help you organize spaces and create systems to tackle those seemingly never-ending tasks. I can offer in home, hands on, supportive therapy in which we clear your external space to foster internal peace. Let's get rid of the physical barriers that are blocking your mental freedom. Bonus points if we get to laugh along the way. Sessions can be a mix of in home, virtual, or nature based therapy.
Kirsten Johannsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CMIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
I hope you can absorb and appreciate this moment. You have already made a courageous step toward taking care of you! Whether you are seeking to heal from past or present events, change behaviors, and/or cultivate personal growth - you are to be commended! On your quest, please know that I am a therapist whose sensitivity toward others derives from my perspective on life - that each person's journey is unique yet, feelings are universal. This mindset can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, understanding others, and navigating relational dynamics. We are all connected and not meant to go it alone.
I hope you can absorb and appreciate this moment. You have already made a courageous step toward taking care of you! Whether you are seeking to heal from past or present events, change behaviors, and/or cultivate personal growth - you are to be commended! On your quest, please know that I am a therapist whose sensitivity toward others derives from my perspective on life - that each person's journey is unique yet, feelings are universal. This mindset can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, understanding others, and navigating relational dynamics. We are all connected and not meant to go it alone.
Abisola Osifade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Millersville, MD 21108 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Among many other tools, I often use the following treatment modalities: Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
Understanding how your story shapes the person you become is an integral part of growth and living the best life you envision for yourself. Are you struggling with the aftereffects of a traumatic experience, anxiety, depression or even day to day life challenges? Making the decision to seek the support of a therapist is an empowering choice, so I commend you for taking that step.
Among many other tools, I often use the following treatment modalities: Trauma-Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.
Understanding how your story shapes the person you become is an integral part of growth and living the best life you envision for yourself. Are you struggling with the aftereffects of a traumatic experience, anxiety, depression or even day to day life challenges? Making the decision to seek the support of a therapist is an empowering choice, so I commend you for taking that step.
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Alice Dorsey O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and family dynamics. I offer individual and family sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.
We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and family dynamics. I offer individual and family sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.