Therapists in 21228
Elana Dorfman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to help clients understand their internal processes better.
Do you feel like there is something missing in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry? Are you struggling to understand why you behave and think a certain way? My philosophy is that positive relationships are the most important aspect to a healthy and fulfilling life. My greatest goal is to help others develop themselves so that they can more easily connect with others and reach a high level of satisfaction in their lives.
I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) to help clients understand their internal processes better.
Do you feel like there is something missing in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry? Are you struggling to understand why you behave and think a certain way? My philosophy is that positive relationships are the most important aspect to a healthy and fulfilling life. My greatest goal is to help others develop themselves so that they can more easily connect with others and reach a high level of satisfaction in their lives.
My passion lies in the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and substance abuse within family systems as it affects you (ACOA, Al-Anon), as well as treatment of traumatic experiences and grief and loss.
Welcome! Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or working through life transitions? Maybe you are working to change long-standing patterns of substance use, maladaptive family relationships, or trauma responses. Let's work together to utilize integrated treatment approaches of trauma-focused CBT, solution-focused and attachment focused techniques and "outside of the box" methods to move at your pace and facilitate change to meet your goals. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental and caring environment and supportive emotional space in which to safely explore and heal personal issues.
My passion lies in the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and substance abuse within family systems as it affects you (ACOA, Al-Anon), as well as treatment of traumatic experiences and grief and loss.
Welcome! Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, or working through life transitions? Maybe you are working to change long-standing patterns of substance use, maladaptive family relationships, or trauma responses. Let's work together to utilize integrated treatment approaches of trauma-focused CBT, solution-focused and attachment focused techniques and "outside of the box" methods to move at your pace and facilitate change to meet your goals. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental and caring environment and supportive emotional space in which to safely explore and heal personal issues.
We’ll get into your body and OUT of your mind, using somatic techniques such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and meditation.
Your anxiety just won’t go away! Every day you’re plagued with incessant what-ifs and worries about what others think. The constant striving for perfection is exhausting, as is that judgmental voice in your head that keeps telling you what you did wrong or how you’re not enough. You can’t remember the last time you had a full night’s sleep. You have tried everything, and nothing has helped. Your brain just won’t stop, and if someone tells you to “relax” one more time, you’ll lose it.
We’ll get into your body and OUT of your mind, using somatic techniques such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and meditation.
Your anxiety just won’t go away! Every day you’re plagued with incessant what-ifs and worries about what others think. The constant striving for perfection is exhausting, as is that judgmental voice in your head that keeps telling you what you did wrong or how you’re not enough. You can’t remember the last time you had a full night’s sleep. You have tried everything, and nothing has helped. Your brain just won’t stop, and if someone tells you to “relax” one more time, you’ll lose it.
Accepting New Clients: It is often a challenge for someone to make the first step and seek out mental health services. I am cognizant of that and provide my clients with a safe, and non judgmental space. I accept adolescent and adult clients, providing individual and family therapy. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders.
Accepting New Clients: It is often a challenge for someone to make the first step and seek out mental health services. I am cognizant of that and provide my clients with a safe, and non judgmental space. I accept adolescent and adult clients, providing individual and family therapy. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders.
Gale Dollard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I am an experienced Maryland licensed therapist. I have many years working with adults in various stages of life. The people I have helped were living with severe trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, career indecisions, relationship, life adjustment, body image and family problems. When left unresolved, these issues can lead to depression, anxiety, panic and generalized sadness or uneasiness. However, there is help. You don't need to live in that uncomfortable and painful state.
I am an experienced Maryland licensed therapist. I have many years working with adults in various stages of life. The people I have helped were living with severe trauma, grief, addiction, divorce, career indecisions, relationship, life adjustment, body image and family problems. When left unresolved, these issues can lead to depression, anxiety, panic and generalized sadness or uneasiness. However, there is help. You don't need to live in that uncomfortable and painful state.
Rebecca Kaplon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Additionally, Rebecca values spending time with her family and friends.
Rebecca Kaplon (she/her/hers) earned her Masters Degree at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Towson University. Rebecca has experience working with both children and adults. She previously interned with children at Villa Maria. Additionally, she has worked with adults at a PRP and with adults with disabilities. Rebecca really enjoyed connecting and getting to know the clients she worked with as well as providing a listening ear or offering a different perspective. Rebecca is very passionate about mental health.
Additionally, Rebecca values spending time with her family and friends.
Rebecca Kaplon (she/her/hers) earned her Masters Degree at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Towson University. Rebecca has experience working with both children and adults. She previously interned with children at Villa Maria. Additionally, she has worked with adults at a PRP and with adults with disabilities. Rebecca really enjoyed connecting and getting to know the clients she worked with as well as providing a listening ear or offering a different perspective. Rebecca is very passionate about mental health.
Wayne Young Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Wayne Young, LCSW-C. I earned my bachelor’s in social work from McDaniel College in 2019 and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2020. I specialize in treating: trauma, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, and family conflict. I am excited to begin working with you to help you become a healthier version of yourself!
Welcome! My name is Wayne Young, LCSW-C. I earned my bachelor’s in social work from McDaniel College in 2019 and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2020. I specialize in treating: trauma, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, and family conflict. I am excited to begin working with you to help you become a healthier version of yourself!
My approach incorporates elements from Internal Family Systems, as well as EMDR.
I trust that finding a therapist is challenging and can be overwhelming. I am a caring, supportive, intelligent and well trained therapist. I am committed to helping people overcome challenges and pain in their lives.
My approach incorporates elements from Internal Family Systems, as well as EMDR.
I trust that finding a therapist is challenging and can be overwhelming. I am a caring, supportive, intelligent and well trained therapist. I am committed to helping people overcome challenges and pain in their lives.
Gregory Heaney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
Missy Linthicum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21228 (Online Only)
As an LCPC in Maryland, I specialize in treating kids and adults who experience varied roadblocks in life. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and therapy, in that you and I will together determine your best treatment, and I have a deep respect for your courage in seeking help. Issues may include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, school difficulties, PTSD, relationship concerns, disordered personality traits, women’s issues, addiction, codependency, grief, disordered eating, family of origin difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ, transgender, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and career difficulties, among others.
As an LCPC in Maryland, I specialize in treating kids and adults who experience varied roadblocks in life. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and therapy, in that you and I will together determine your best treatment, and I have a deep respect for your courage in seeking help. Issues may include anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, school difficulties, PTSD, relationship concerns, disordered personality traits, women’s issues, addiction, codependency, grief, disordered eating, family of origin difficulties, attachment, LGBTQ, transgender, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and career difficulties, among others.
Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
I am a Parent, Educator, Counselor, Family Member, Friend, and Partner.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
I am a Parent, Educator, Counselor, Family Member, Friend, and Partner.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
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Supporting the LGBTQ+ community is my therapeutic strength and passion and I provide affirming individual and relationship therapy. Authenticity, congruence, and acceptance are foundations in my work and I am here to help you navigate the concerns that are bringing you to therapy with a warm and open style, sprinkled with humor and compassionate challenge. I can assist you in improving your relationship with yourself, partners, and family by gaining insight into interpersonal patterns, anxieties, and/or trauma responses that may be impacting relationships.
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Dr. Desirée N. Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
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Siri Svaeren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I go beyond cognitive-based talk therapy, integrating Internal Family Systems, Somatic modalities, Parent-Coaching, and Family Therapy in work with adults, children and couples.
Congratulations on a first step towards getting help for yourself or your family. I specialize in Relationships, Complex Trauma, and ADHD across the lifespan. You may be experiencing slipping work/academic performance or relationship conflict related to anxiety, depressed mood and low motivation, cycles of stress and depletion, distractibility, or anger from unresolved trauma. My approach begins with listening. You have feelings to share, a story to tell, or persistent challenge you can’t seem to overcome. I’m here to provide a safe, validating place to process your experience, and some unique ways of exploring your emotional world.
I go beyond cognitive-based talk therapy, integrating Internal Family Systems, Somatic modalities, Parent-Coaching, and Family Therapy in work with adults, children and couples.
Congratulations on a first step towards getting help for yourself or your family. I specialize in Relationships, Complex Trauma, and ADHD across the lifespan. You may be experiencing slipping work/academic performance or relationship conflict related to anxiety, depressed mood and low motivation, cycles of stress and depletion, distractibility, or anger from unresolved trauma. My approach begins with listening. You have feelings to share, a story to tell, or persistent challenge you can’t seem to overcome. I’m here to provide a safe, validating place to process your experience, and some unique ways of exploring your emotional world.
JoLynn Bitler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
She continues to pursue education and professional experience in treatment options such as brief, Solution Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems as well as Parts Work and Process-Based Experiential Psychotherapies.
ABOUT JoLynn Bitler Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LPCMH, LCPC JoLynn, “Jo” brings over a decade of counseling experience. She obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. Her training encompasses families, couples, men and women, children, and adolescents from various walks of life. JoLynn is comfortable helping diverse populations and personalities. JoLynn is confident in her skill set to address stigmatized mental health concerns such as clinical depression, adjustment and anxiety disorders, bipolar, anger, trauma, and attachment issues from childhood.
She continues to pursue education and professional experience in treatment options such as brief, Solution Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems as well as Parts Work and Process-Based Experiential Psychotherapies.
ABOUT JoLynn Bitler Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LPCMH, LCPC JoLynn, “Jo” brings over a decade of counseling experience. She obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. Her training encompasses families, couples, men and women, children, and adolescents from various walks of life. JoLynn is comfortable helping diverse populations and personalities. JoLynn is confident in her skill set to address stigmatized mental health concerns such as clinical depression, adjustment and anxiety disorders, bipolar, anger, trauma, and attachment issues from childhood.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
It can be a powerful time for trauma work when starting a family of your own. Often my clients are young adults and new parents who are highly self critical to avoid being with messiness and what cannot be controlled. They use alcohol, substances, food, exercise, work/ busyness or caretaking to manage or stay away from feelings. Often they expect the worst and prepare to self protect and can be overly focused on the people around them. My clients share about anxiety or depression since childhood or have complicated family of origin dynamics.
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Amy is 2008 graduate with her Masters in Social Work and has been a licensed social worker since that time. She also holds a bachelors in social work from James Madison University. New to Cedar Ridge in 2016 Amy works with all populations including young adults and couples, however she specializes in Children/adolescents and family development. As of 2015 Amy obtained her LCSW-C license and has been working since then at another private practice location with youth. Prior to obtaining her LC, Amy has worked with mental health agencies in the Baltimore City School system as well as in the pediatric hospital/hospice setting working wi
She also spent over two years doing case management and advocacy work with foster care youth in Baltimore and has assisted adolescents and their families with placements whether it be the hospital, school or foster family setting.
Amy is 2008 graduate with her Masters in Social Work and has been a licensed social worker since that time. She also holds a bachelors in social work from James Madison University. New to Cedar Ridge in 2016 Amy works with all populations including young adults and couples, however she specializes in Children/adolescents and family development. As of 2015 Amy obtained her LCSW-C license and has been working since then at another private practice location with youth. Prior to obtaining her LC, Amy has worked with mental health agencies in the Baltimore City School system as well as in the pediatric hospital/hospice setting working wi
Developing Wellness Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
We specialize in short term and long term support, life coaching, short term solution focused treatment, managing mood disorders (depression, Bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, helping to manage family, relationship, work, life stressors.
Developing Wellness Solutions is a mental health practice serving adults, adolescents, families, and couples. We provide short term and long term support to individuals struggling to manage life, work, relationship stressors and/or manage their mental health concerns. The cost of your session may be free as we are connected to over 100 companies that grant free sessions to their employees. We also take most insurances. Email or call us today!
We specialize in short term and long term support, life coaching, short term solution focused treatment, managing mood disorders (depression, Bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, helping to manage family, relationship, work, life stressors.
Developing Wellness Solutions is a mental health practice serving adults, adolescents, families, and couples. We provide short term and long term support to individuals struggling to manage life, work, relationship stressors and/or manage their mental health concerns. The cost of your session may be free as we are connected to over 100 companies that grant free sessions to their employees. We also take most insurances. Email or call us today!
Zulma M Clavell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, L, C, A, DC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Women, Family and Hispanic Family issues.
My client’s focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependency and legally involved individuals. I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.
Women, Family and Hispanic Family issues.
My client’s focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependency and legally involved individuals. I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.
Kathryn Marie Westlein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I provide family and couples counseling as well for dealing with all issues.
If you are looking to understand your struggles in relationships or in dealing with anxiety and depression, I provide a means of healing from urgent pain and distress associated with the daily struggles of life and relationships. As human beings we are in need of consistent support and therapy can provide a safe, trusting environment for sharing our concerns and fears and facilitate growth in relationships and other areas of our lives. It allows us to feel empowered and more independent. Psychotherapy can enrich our understanding of ourselves and can enhance the quality of our lives.
I provide family and couples counseling as well for dealing with all issues.
If you are looking to understand your struggles in relationships or in dealing with anxiety and depression, I provide a means of healing from urgent pain and distress associated with the daily struggles of life and relationships. As human beings we are in need of consistent support and therapy can provide a safe, trusting environment for sharing our concerns and fears and facilitate growth in relationships and other areas of our lives. It allows us to feel empowered and more independent. Psychotherapy can enrich our understanding of ourselves and can enhance the quality of our lives.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.