Child Therapists in Maryland
Edward v Pecukonis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified Verified
Glenwood, MD 21738
I have been in private practice assisting children, adolescents and their families since 1984. I am also a tenured Associate Professor, at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and the Co-founder of LeCheval Stable Inc. a therapeutic riding and counseling center in Howard County Maryland providing equine assisted psychotherapy. I have skills in Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and teach master level courses in each of these methods. I have training in cognitive behavioral therapy from the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, PA. My approach is family centered and empirically supported.
I have been in private practice assisting children, adolescents and their families since 1984. I am also a tenured Associate Professor, at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and the Co-founder of LeCheval Stable Inc. a therapeutic riding and counseling center in Howard County Maryland providing equine assisted psychotherapy. I have skills in Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and teach master level courses in each of these methods. I have training in cognitive behavioral therapy from the Beck Institute in Philadelphia, PA. My approach is family centered and empirically supported.
Theresa Scott
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
Do you have concerns about your child's deveopment and questioned whether or not they should be assessed? Child Behavioral Health Solutions offers telehealth or in-person autism, ADHD, and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents residing in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and DC. Witnessing your child struggle or worrying about possible delays can lead to feelings of helplessness, frustration, or discouragement. Diagnostic evaluations will result in recomendations that will empower parents by providing them with detailed guidance and outline next steps.
Do you have concerns about your child's deveopment and questioned whether or not they should be assessed? Child Behavioral Health Solutions offers telehealth or in-person autism, ADHD, and psychological evaluations for children and adolescents residing in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and DC. Witnessing your child struggle or worrying about possible delays can lead to feelings of helplessness, frustration, or discouragement. Diagnostic evaluations will result in recomendations that will empower parents by providing them with detailed guidance and outline next steps.
Dr. Elizabeth Malesa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I’m looking forward to getting to know you and if applicable your child.
I am passionate about caring for each individual that comes through my door. I use empirically-grounded treatment modalities, primarily CBT, ensuring we are using treatments that work. I will help you address your goals in a flexible and collaborative way. I work with individuals across the life span, often collaborating with their families and other professionals to optimize treatment. As a director of a large group practice, I am fortunate to work alongside talented and committed clinicians. Should a colleague of mine be better fit than me based on experience, specialty areas, and availability I will offer a personalized match.
I’m looking forward to getting to know you and if applicable your child.
I am passionate about caring for each individual that comes through my door. I use empirically-grounded treatment modalities, primarily CBT, ensuring we are using treatments that work. I will help you address your goals in a flexible and collaborative way. I work with individuals across the life span, often collaborating with their families and other professionals to optimize treatment. As a director of a large group practice, I am fortunate to work alongside talented and committed clinicians. Should a colleague of mine be better fit than me based on experience, specialty areas, and availability I will offer a personalized match.
Kelly Kolyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
Allison Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
We currently have 2 new child therapists that have after school availability. Is it difficult to communicate with your child? Does your child have moments when their emotions take over and have a meltdown? Is your child withdrawn and have difficulty interacting with other children? Does your child have unpredictable reactions to simple requests or situations? Would you like to be able to comfort your child when they appear upset?
We currently have 2 new child therapists that have after school availability. Is it difficult to communicate with your child? Does your child have moments when their emotions take over and have a meltdown? Is your child withdrawn and have difficulty interacting with other children? Does your child have unpredictable reactions to simple requests or situations? Would you like to be able to comfort your child when they appear upset?
Catherine E Graham
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Largo, MD 20774
I am a Licensed Psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, learning problems, and adjustment difficulties.
The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. By visiting my page, you have taken an important step towards making positive changes in your life. My goal is to empower you to discover your strengths and increase your ability to adaptively cope with stressful life transitions that may lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress.
I am a Licensed Psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with depression, anxiety, learning problems, and adjustment difficulties.
The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. By visiting my page, you have taken an important step towards making positive changes in your life. My goal is to empower you to discover your strengths and increase your ability to adaptively cope with stressful life transitions that may lead to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress.
Cale Wright, PsyD LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Camp Springs, MD 20746 (Online Only)
Is your child or adolescent struggling with feelings of anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re an adult navigating your career and feel overwhelmed by environmental pressures, personal insecurities, and other responsibilities. How do you effectively respond to these sources of stress and anxiety?
Is your child or adolescent struggling with feelings of anger, depression, or anxiety? Is he/she withdrawing socially, or falling behind in school? As a parent, do you want to learn ways to better support them? Alternatively, maybe you’re an adult navigating your career and feel overwhelmed by environmental pressures, personal insecurities, and other responsibilities. How do you effectively respond to these sources of stress and anxiety?
Sara B Samedi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with individuals of all ages, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
Christopher Ray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Although you may not believe it, you are stronger than you think. Through our work in therapy, I will help you to find your strengths and learn to leverage them in times of need. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship concerns, in addition to behavioral concerns in children.
Although you may not believe it, you are stronger than you think. Through our work in therapy, I will help you to find your strengths and learn to leverage them in times of need. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship concerns, in addition to behavioral concerns in children.
Heather Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
This program provided therapy for children and families that had been a victim of a violent crime.
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.
This program provided therapy for children and families that had been a victim of a violent crime.
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.
Mark Macauley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Edgewater, MD 21037 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special interest in empowering women and children.
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
I have a special interest in empowering women and children.
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
Clare Bubniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Arnold, MD 21012
I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore barriers that keep you or you family from living your most fulfilling life. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I support children, adolescents, and adults who are working through life stressors and transitions, trauma and grief, and navigating a variety of mental health diagnoses. Additionally, I support clients through anxiety, depression and mood challenges, perinatal mental health, parenting, adjustment and attachment work. I have experience working individuals exploring sexual/gender identity, foster/ adoptive families, and children with sexual behavior problems.
I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment to explore barriers that keep you or you family from living your most fulfilling life. Using a collaborative and holistic approach, I support children, adolescents, and adults who are working through life stressors and transitions, trauma and grief, and navigating a variety of mental health diagnoses. Additionally, I support clients through anxiety, depression and mood challenges, perinatal mental health, parenting, adjustment and attachment work. I have experience working individuals exploring sexual/gender identity, foster/ adoptive families, and children with sexual behavior problems.
Beth Campbell
Counselor, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21286
My experience includes assisting children and adults with trauma, emotional/behavioral difficulties, parenting, separation/divorce, identity issues, relationship difficulties, stress management, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Choosing a counselor with whom you entrust your story and reaching out to schedule an initial therapy session can be intimidating. My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to hear and understand what's important to you. I provide a creative therapeutic approach to meet individuals' specific goals. I incorporate psychodynamic, attachment, mind-body and trauma-informed techniques with expertise in trauma and play based treatment models. The intention behind my work is to help clients strengthen coping skills, build emotional self-awareness, foster healthy relationships and process the impact of life transitions and trauma
My experience includes assisting children and adults with trauma, emotional/behavioral difficulties, parenting, separation/divorce, identity issues, relationship difficulties, stress management, grief/loss, and life transitions.
Choosing a counselor with whom you entrust your story and reaching out to schedule an initial therapy session can be intimidating. My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to hear and understand what's important to you. I provide a creative therapeutic approach to meet individuals' specific goals. I incorporate psychodynamic, attachment, mind-body and trauma-informed techniques with expertise in trauma and play based treatment models. The intention behind my work is to help clients strengthen coping skills, build emotional self-awareness, foster healthy relationships and process the impact of life transitions and trauma
Christine Lanzi
Counselor, MS, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Phoenix, MD 21131
I believe in being genuine and supportive with all of my clients so as to create a safe, empathic, and accepting therapeutic environment. I strive to build a strong, nonjudgemental, and respectful therapeutic relationship to encourage progress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Level 2 certified in the Gottman Couples Therapy, and Level 1 certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment.
I believe in being genuine and supportive with all of my clients so as to create a safe, empathic, and accepting therapeutic environment. I strive to build a strong, nonjudgemental, and respectful therapeutic relationship to encourage progress. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specializing in working with eating disorders, perinatal and maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, self esteem, peer/family conflicts, relational difficulties, ADHD and behavioral issues. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health, Level 2 certified in the Gottman Couples Therapy, and Level 1 certified in Advanced Trauma Treatment.
Judith M. Levy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
Judy Levy, LCSW-C, is a licensed certified clinical social worker & therapist in Baltimore, MD, with MSW and MA (in Applied and Professional Ethics). Judy worked at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore for over 30 years as the Director of Social Work. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, provides treatment for children with developmental disorders. She provides mental health therapy to children and their parents, families, and couples. If you would like a free phone consultation, contact me at 410-486-2318 or email me at judylevy45@gmail.com
Risa J Garon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I work with individuals and couples, facilitate groups, provide marital, separation, and remarriage therapy as well as blended family counseling. I help clients of all ages make decisions and, most importantly, strengthen relationships. I enjoy working with teens, either individually or within a group. I specialize in working with separating and divorcing couples to improve their communication, make decisions, and create parenting plans that focus on each child’s developmental needs and challenges. I believe that children benefit from a loving and healthy relationship with both parents and caregivers.
I work with individuals and couples, facilitate groups, provide marital, separation, and remarriage therapy as well as blended family counseling. I help clients of all ages make decisions and, most importantly, strengthen relationships. I enjoy working with teens, either individually or within a group. I specialize in working with separating and divorcing couples to improve their communication, make decisions, and create parenting plans that focus on each child’s developmental needs and challenges. I believe that children benefit from a loving and healthy relationship with both parents and caregivers.
Renee May
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPAT
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401 (Online Only)
There are times when we outgrow our current coping skills and need to refocus our energy and will. Balancing our ways we survive is key by using different strategies and techniques that are carved out for each one of us. Being an art therapist and a clinical social worker, I believe that in my work with children, adolescents, and adults a way exists in finding the best self that is somewhere within themselves. Using cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered focus, I can join with and provide an outlet for clients to share experiences and work together to foster an improved sense of self and well-being.
There are times when we outgrow our current coping skills and need to refocus our energy and will. Balancing our ways we survive is key by using different strategies and techniques that are carved out for each one of us. Being an art therapist and a clinical social worker, I believe that in my work with children, adolescents, and adults a way exists in finding the best self that is somewhere within themselves. Using cognitive behavioral therapy with a client-centered focus, I can join with and provide an outlet for clients to share experiences and work together to foster an improved sense of self and well-being.
Julia L Smith
Counselor, LPC, LCPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
I am passionate about working with children, teens and young adults.
I believe we all have the capacity to evolve into the best version of ourselves. My goal is to assist clients in developing insight about themselves and tools to help create resilience and confidence in managing life's stressors. I have experience in working in community mental health, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychosocial rehab settings. My professional journey has included working with people struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, family conflict, anger management, stress, trauma, grief, school issues, ADHD and other behavioral issues.
I am passionate about working with children, teens and young adults.
I believe we all have the capacity to evolve into the best version of ourselves. My goal is to assist clients in developing insight about themselves and tools to help create resilience and confidence in managing life's stressors. I have experience in working in community mental health, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and psychosocial rehab settings. My professional journey has included working with people struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, family conflict, anger management, stress, trauma, grief, school issues, ADHD and other behavioral issues.
Gersende Schleicher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Leonardtown, MD 20650
I have 16 years experience working with adolescents in the schools in addition to volunteering as a child advocate through the courts.
Are you a teen who feels like no one understands? Are you a person who needs help in coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family issues? Are you having trouble adjusting to a transition in life such as divorce or a new job? Life can be difficult and I'm here to help you cope with life's struggles without feeling alone.
I have 16 years experience working with adolescents in the schools in addition to volunteering as a child advocate through the courts.
Are you a teen who feels like no one understands? Are you a person who needs help in coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family issues? Are you having trouble adjusting to a transition in life such as divorce or a new job? Life can be difficult and I'm here to help you cope with life's struggles without feeling alone.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Maryland provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Maryland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Maryland build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.