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Alexis Horst
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
More specifically, I have used family systems theories to work intensely with families who experienced high-risk mental health crises within the family system, such as hospitalization for self-injurious behaviors and suicide, eating disorders, intellectual disabilities, substance use, etc.
With the use of a variety of evidence-based techniques, I am skilled in helping clients reconnect to existing strengths and cultivating resources that support their progress. I strive to be compassionate and responsive to each clients’ unique needs, and I value the opportunity to help clients increase self-awareness, enhance their insight, and develop coping skills. In addition, I prioritize fostering a safe and warm space for clients to share their thought processes, and I often utilize co-exploration and self-regulation techniques to guide clients soundly through thought processes that may be overwhelming and confusing.
More specifically, I have used family systems theories to work intensely with families who experienced high-risk mental health crises within the family system, such as hospitalization for self-injurious behaviors and suicide, eating disorders, intellectual disabilities, substance use, etc.
With the use of a variety of evidence-based techniques, I am skilled in helping clients reconnect to existing strengths and cultivating resources that support their progress. I strive to be compassionate and responsive to each clients’ unique needs, and I value the opportunity to help clients increase self-awareness, enhance their insight, and develop coping skills. In addition, I prioritize fostering a safe and warm space for clients to share their thought processes, and I often utilize co-exploration and self-regulation techniques to guide clients soundly through thought processes that may be overwhelming and confusing.
(443) 339-8299 View (443) 339-8299
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Ana Rogers
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Are you a couple seeking to strengthen your bond, rebuild trust, and renew commitment? Is your family seeking support in navigating life’s complexities together? I am here to walk alongside you. You deserve a space where you feel valued and safe to be vulnerable with yourself and in your relationships. We’ll work collaboratively to enhance communication, unravel unhelpful patterns, and rediscover the connection that you and your partner or family long for. Alongside couples and family therapy, I offer support to motivated individuals and young minds 10+ looking to grow, heal, and feel better prepared to cope with life’s challenges.
Are you a couple seeking to strengthen your bond, rebuild trust, and renew commitment? Is your family seeking support in navigating life’s complexities together? I am here to walk alongside you. You deserve a space where you feel valued and safe to be vulnerable with yourself and in your relationships. We’ll work collaboratively to enhance communication, unravel unhelpful patterns, and rediscover the connection that you and your partner or family long for. Alongside couples and family therapy, I offer support to motivated individuals and young minds 10+ looking to grow, heal, and feel better prepared to cope with life’s challenges.
(410) 376-5341 View (410) 376-5341
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Donica Harper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
Are you feeling invisible? Angry about a breakup? Have you recently experienced a loss/death? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you experiencing more pain, burnout, and/or fatigue than normal? Does your adolescent need extra support? Is your family/relationship falling apart? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes," or even if you have questions of your own, it may be time to reach out and talk through those thoughts and feelings. I would be delighted to be the person you reach out to.
Are you feeling invisible? Angry about a breakup? Have you recently experienced a loss/death? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you experiencing more pain, burnout, and/or fatigue than normal? Does your adolescent need extra support? Is your family/relationship falling apart? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes," or even if you have questions of your own, it may be time to reach out and talk through those thoughts and feelings. I would be delighted to be the person you reach out to.
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Notable Life Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Kusnadi is a therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy.
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
Kusnadi is a therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy.
The clients of Notable Life Counseling Services are diverse and many are accomplished individuals who are trying to make the most of their lives in a fast paced world while embracing full life potential. Through counseling process, our clients are able to rediscover that life is worth living. Life is worthy and remarkable. It is meaningful. Life is the reason why they want to get better, to be happier, to accomplish more, to trust more, to be more prospers psychologically, spiritually, and physically. They want to have purposeful and meaningful life.
(443) 903-2602 View (443) 903-2602
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Katie Fisk Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
I have experience with individual and family therapy for clients ages two through adulthood.
I have been practicing as a licensed social worker with children, adolescents and families since 2008. I received my Bachelors of Social Work and Fine Art in 2007 from McDaniel College. I then practiced as a bachelor level social worker for four years with foster children and families in Baltimore City. After completing an internship providing therapy to children and families who experienced trauma, I completed an Advanced Standing Graduate Program. In 2012, I graduated from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a specialization in children and families.
I have experience with individual and family therapy for clients ages two through adulthood.
I have been practicing as a licensed social worker with children, adolescents and families since 2008. I received my Bachelors of Social Work and Fine Art in 2007 from McDaniel College. I then practiced as a bachelor level social worker for four years with foster children and families in Baltimore City. After completing an internship providing therapy to children and families who experienced trauma, I completed an Advanced Standing Graduate Program. In 2012, I graduated from University of Maryland School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a specialization in children and families.
(443) 341-4748 View (443) 341-4748
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Kendra O'Hora
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family needs you. But mostly, you need you. You deserve the freedom to vent, unload your fear, and make space for peace and change.
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family needs you. But mostly, you need you. You deserve the freedom to vent, unload your fear, and make space for peace and change.
(410) 449-7329 View (410) 449-7329
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Ethan Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
I have helped clients struggling with various problems including depression, self harm, anxiety, post traumatic stress, family stress, and anger management.
I believe that my purpose in life is to help people and give back to the world that has given me so much. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families manage difficulties while identifying existing strengths. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and genuine space for therapeutic collaboration to thrive. I have an excellent reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with clients and providing quality service. I have the utmost confidence that we can work with together to find the approach to troubling life problems that works best for you.
I have helped clients struggling with various problems including depression, self harm, anxiety, post traumatic stress, family stress, and anger management.
I believe that my purpose in life is to help people and give back to the world that has given me so much. I have extensive experience helping individuals and families manage difficulties while identifying existing strengths. I believe in providing a safe, non-judgmental and genuine space for therapeutic collaboration to thrive. I have an excellent reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with clients and providing quality service. I have the utmost confidence that we can work with together to find the approach to troubling life problems that works best for you.
(410) 983-6390 View (410) 983-6390
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Katelyn P. Trentalange
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
I enjoy working with people individually, as a family and in groups.
I believe every individual has the ability to change their circumstances by focusing on the elements which are within their control. Equally as important, we must learn to let go of situations over which we are powerless. By sharing experiences with another person and working through the obstacles that inhibit the life we desire, it is possible to create a life which allows us to thrive. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a safe environment where you can be open and honest with yourself.
I enjoy working with people individually, as a family and in groups.
I believe every individual has the ability to change their circumstances by focusing on the elements which are within their control. Equally as important, we must learn to let go of situations over which we are powerless. By sharing experiences with another person and working through the obstacles that inhibit the life we desire, it is possible to create a life which allows us to thrive. My goal is to assist you in this process by providing a safe environment where you can be open and honest with yourself.
(410) 892-1158 View (410) 892-1158
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Guided Hope Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
Our office provides Individual and Family Therapy for children and adults.
Guided Hope Counseling is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, peaceful co-parenting, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community.
Our office provides Individual and Family Therapy for children and adults.
Guided Hope Counseling is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and highly accessible trauma-informed outpatient mental health care. At Guided Hope, we have therapists who specialize in the treatment of mental health issues such as Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief & Loss, Trauma, and more. Guided Hope also offers support and solutions for families working on marital issues, peaceful co-parenting, blended families, managing challenging behaviors in children, and supporting loved ones through challenging life transitions. We support all varieties of families and are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community.
(410) 567-0279 View (410) 567-0279
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Jonathan E Drumgoole
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.
Life throws a lot at us every day. Over time stressors build up, especially in our busy lives. Maybe you are having relationship problems with your spouse or partner and you don't know what to do. Maybe your teenager is doing poorly in school, acting out, or even using drugs. Perhaps you are struggling with depression, anxiety or your spirituality. Maybe you need the healthy integration from your psychedelic work, to address your mental health and personal growth. Life can be overwhelming. Whatever the problem- relief is in your reach. I want to help you work towards reclaiming your life, your family, and a healthy future.
(443) 417-1456 View (443) 417-1456
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Regis Aguglia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Whether you are motivated by life stressors or a desire to find a more complete you, I am here to help. I work mostly with clients struggling to manage their day to day life with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or substance abuse. I also specialize in couples and family counseling and believe that helping a person to work within their environment and make changes where they can is an important part of being your best self.
Whether you are motivated by life stressors or a desire to find a more complete you, I am here to help. I work mostly with clients struggling to manage their day to day life with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or substance abuse. I also specialize in couples and family counseling and believe that helping a person to work within their environment and make changes where they can is an important part of being your best self.
(410) 431-2336 View (410) 431-2336
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Cheryl M Fischer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
Every person is a unique individual and it is important to consider all of the life factors affecting how each client experiences and thinks about life. Such factors may include family life, work, social environment, social supports, past experiences, physical needs (rest, diet & nutrition, exercise, etc.), spiritual beliefs, and mental well-being. I use methods that best meet each client's individual needs, and encourage my clients to work collaboratively throughout the counseling process.
Every person is a unique individual and it is important to consider all of the life factors affecting how each client experiences and thinks about life. Such factors may include family life, work, social environment, social supports, past experiences, physical needs (rest, diet & nutrition, exercise, etc.), spiritual beliefs, and mental well-being. I use methods that best meet each client's individual needs, and encourage my clients to work collaboratively throughout the counseling process.
(410) 384-6642 View (410) 384-6642
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Jessica Lynn Lefler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Specializing in adolescent and young adult life transitions, collaborative family therapy, gender dysphoria, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Solution focused treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other eclectic approaches. I believe wellness is rooted in vulnerability, connection, acceptance and movement. It's more than just therapy. Insurance accepted via Superbill.
Specializing in adolescent and young adult life transitions, collaborative family therapy, gender dysphoria, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and depression. Solution focused treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other eclectic approaches. I believe wellness is rooted in vulnerability, connection, acceptance and movement. It's more than just therapy. Insurance accepted via Superbill.
(443) 233-0188 View (443) 233-0188
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Fresh Start Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Are you ready for a redo? Looking to grow and see your life flourish? Our therapists at Fresh Start Therapeutic Services are ready to help you do that and more! We provide support to children and adults to help with issues such as ADHD, behavioral difficulties, oppositional/defiant behavior, school concerns, depression, anxiety, poor social/communication skills, job skills training and support; housing concerns, financial management and planning and much, much more! We offer individual, couples and family therapy; medication management, therapeutic mentoring and groups.
Are you ready for a redo? Looking to grow and see your life flourish? Our therapists at Fresh Start Therapeutic Services are ready to help you do that and more! We provide support to children and adults to help with issues such as ADHD, behavioral difficulties, oppositional/defiant behavior, school concerns, depression, anxiety, poor social/communication skills, job skills training and support; housing concerns, financial management and planning and much, much more! We offer individual, couples and family therapy; medication management, therapeutic mentoring and groups.
(667) 226-9613 View (667) 226-9613
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Renee Bonifacio Richberg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CMDP, CCATP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
As we journey through life, we encounter obstacles and challenges through the interactions we have with our family, our friends, and our environment that shape our reactions to the world around us and impact our self-perception. We may be unaware of how these behaviors negatively impact our day to day interactions and functioning that may be hindering our potential, leading to existential crises and feelings of aimlessness and hopelessness.
As we journey through life, we encounter obstacles and challenges through the interactions we have with our family, our friends, and our environment that shape our reactions to the world around us and impact our self-perception. We may be unaware of how these behaviors negatively impact our day to day interactions and functioning that may be hindering our potential, leading to existential crises and feelings of aimlessness and hopelessness.
(410) 226-7818 View (410) 226-7818
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Kelly Klastava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015
I offer individual, family and couples counseling to help orchestrate growth within the entire family not just the individual.
Everyone has struggles from time to time and sometimes we find that they are just really hard to overcome on our own. Having someone to talk through these struggles with can make a huge difference. I’m here to talk through these struggles with you and determine what the best choice of action is. The goal is to help you learn healthier ways to navigate through life in the future on your own.
I offer individual, family and couples counseling to help orchestrate growth within the entire family not just the individual.
Everyone has struggles from time to time and sometimes we find that they are just really hard to overcome on our own. Having someone to talk through these struggles with can make a huge difference. I’m here to talk through these struggles with you and determine what the best choice of action is. The goal is to help you learn healthier ways to navigate through life in the future on your own.
(410) 397-5718 View (410) 397-5718
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Megan McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
It IS possible to navigate through relational, societal, and family trauma and teach your nervous system how to feel safe again.
Do you feel buried under the obligations of what you think you 'should' or 'have' to do? Are you trying to figure out how to be a parent while unpacking your own childhood issues? Do you struggle to sit still because then you're overwhelmed with difficult emotions and past trauma? Let's talk about why you have the beliefs that you do and how the patterns within your family of origin or society have created this pressure! I love working with those experiencing generational, societal, and family trauma! I also love working with female service members and veterans who want to unpack their military service as well as combat trauma.
It IS possible to navigate through relational, societal, and family trauma and teach your nervous system how to feel safe again.
Do you feel buried under the obligations of what you think you 'should' or 'have' to do? Are you trying to figure out how to be a parent while unpacking your own childhood issues? Do you struggle to sit still because then you're overwhelmed with difficult emotions and past trauma? Let's talk about why you have the beliefs that you do and how the patterns within your family of origin or society have created this pressure! I love working with those experiencing generational, societal, and family trauma! I also love working with female service members and veterans who want to unpack their military service as well as combat trauma.
(803) 266-1807 View (803) 266-1807
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Jason F Quarantillo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
New Practice - Accepting new clients with immediate availability! I enjoy working with a variety of clients and presenting problems. I know my style and approach won't be the best fit for everybody, but I believe it could be a great fit for anybody. A free preliminary consultation could help us determine if the fit might be right. I work with adults of all ages and children and adolescents 10 years of age or older.
New Practice - Accepting new clients with immediate availability! I enjoy working with a variety of clients and presenting problems. I know my style and approach won't be the best fit for everybody, but I believe it could be a great fit for anybody. A free preliminary consultation could help us determine if the fit might be right. I work with adults of all ages and children and adolescents 10 years of age or older.
(667) 274-0137 View (667) 274-0137
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Optimal Life Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
Maybe you feel like life is not worth living anymore. Like no one has your back. Maybe you find yourself saying, “I’m going to fail anyway, so why even try?” Or maybe you want to start moving forward with your life, but don’t know where to even begin. It is completely possible to get "unstuck," so that you can begin living again, and not just merely existing. It all starts with knowing that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Maybe you feel like life is not worth living anymore. Like no one has your back. Maybe you find yourself saying, “I’m going to fail anyway, so why even try?” Or maybe you want to start moving forward with your life, but don’t know where to even begin. It is completely possible to get "unstuck," so that you can begin living again, and not just merely existing. It all starts with knowing that YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
(410) 835-4986 View (410) 835-4986
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Drumgoole Counseling Services, Inc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
Life can be hard. From marriage issues, to school problems, parenting concerns to personal addictions- we can get overwhelmed and stuck. DCS has therapists and counselors with experience to help you address problems behaviors and gain healthy strategies for positive living. If you aren’t sure how to handle your marriage, your child, or your own behaviors- DCS can help.
Life can be hard. From marriage issues, to school problems, parenting concerns to personal addictions- we can get overwhelmed and stuck. DCS has therapists and counselors with experience to help you address problems behaviors and gain healthy strategies for positive living. If you aren’t sure how to handle your marriage, your child, or your own behaviors- DCS can help.
(410) 618-1539 View (410) 618-1539

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.