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Farah Shaikh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm delighted to have you here. Counseling is not a destination; it's the start of a journey toward healing and a brighter tomorrow. With nearly two decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can freely share your feelings, thoughts, and struggles. Whether you seek help for yourself, your child, or your family, my goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment coupled with practical advice and effective strategies to guide you or your loved one back on the path to well-being. Together, let's embark on this journey of healing and growth. Your healing starts today.
Welcome! I'm delighted to have you here. Counseling is not a destination; it's the start of a journey toward healing and a brighter tomorrow. With nearly two decades of experience as a licensed therapist, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can freely share your feelings, thoughts, and struggles. Whether you seek help for yourself, your child, or your family, my goal is to provide a warm and compassionate environment coupled with practical advice and effective strategies to guide you or your loved one back on the path to well-being. Together, let's embark on this journey of healing and growth. Your healing starts today.
(410) 517-7620 View (410) 517-7620
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Amanda Garratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
(443) 903-2454 View (443) 903-2454
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Siri Svaeren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
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.
(410) 210-4384 View (410) 210-4384
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Christina Law
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCST, TCT
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
(410) 782-3885 View (410) 782-3885
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Iah Noceja
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC , Intern
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I respect a person’s decision to get help despite the stigma that they may face from their family or communities.
In my practice, I provide a safe therapeutic environment for my clients to work through their issues as they grow and heal. I believe that it is necessary to have a non-judgmental attitude to build a therapeutic relationship for clients to share and process their life experiences. I am a Master’s level counseling Intern with over three years’ experience working in the field of mental health. I have interest in many areas which include but limited to depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and coping with everyday stress. Being an immigrant, I believe cultural sensitivity Is important to understand one’s values and beliefs.
I respect a person’s decision to get help despite the stigma that they may face from their family or communities.
In my practice, I provide a safe therapeutic environment for my clients to work through their issues as they grow and heal. I believe that it is necessary to have a non-judgmental attitude to build a therapeutic relationship for clients to share and process their life experiences. I am a Master’s level counseling Intern with over three years’ experience working in the field of mental health. I have interest in many areas which include but limited to depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and coping with everyday stress. Being an immigrant, I believe cultural sensitivity Is important to understand one’s values and beliefs.
(240) 219-7668 View (240) 219-7668
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Kasandra Marbury
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Maryland location is in person ONLY! I provide support for children and teens who are struggling with anger, stress and self-esteem issues. Individual sessions will help youth to recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills and process feelings. Parent sessions will help to educate parents on the tools that the youth have learned and to provide psychoeducation. Family sessions are provided to help youth practice skills and for the family to make change and strengthen the family dynamics. If your child or teen is struggling with anger, stress or self-esteem issues, reach out to help your youth work through their emotions!
Maryland location is in person ONLY! I provide support for children and teens who are struggling with anger, stress and self-esteem issues. Individual sessions will help youth to recognize unhealthy patterns, learn new skills and process feelings. Parent sessions will help to educate parents on the tools that the youth have learned and to provide psychoeducation. Family sessions are provided to help youth practice skills and for the family to make change and strengthen the family dynamics. If your child or teen is struggling with anger, stress or self-esteem issues, reach out to help your youth work through their emotions!
(860) 269-5350 View (860) 269-5350
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Tyrese Carter
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be full of challenges, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just run down. Sometimes things need to change, to get better. Change is hard. Everyone needs support sometimes. I work with teens, adults, and couples facing issues of anxiety/panic attacks, overwhelming feelings, family/relationship issues, ADHD, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and setting healthy boundaries. I also work in treating trauma and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Life can be full of challenges, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just run down. Sometimes things need to change, to get better. Change is hard. Everyone needs support sometimes. I work with teens, adults, and couples facing issues of anxiety/panic attacks, overwhelming feelings, family/relationship issues, ADHD, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and setting healthy boundaries. I also work in treating trauma and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
(443) 383-4154 View (443) 383-4154
TotalPsychCare / Equanimity
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
TotalPsychCare, Inc is a full service Psychology practice; specializing in psychological assessment services. Clinical services through our affiliate agency Equanimity: Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescent & Children), Family, and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is also available - both Individual and group.
TotalPsychCare, Inc is a full service Psychology practice; specializing in psychological assessment services. Clinical services through our affiliate agency Equanimity: Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescent & Children), Family, and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is also available - both Individual and group.
(410) 927-5151 View (410) 927-5151
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Amber Hager
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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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Missy Linthicum
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21228
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.
(410) 834-0868 View (410) 834-0868
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Liza Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
(443) 406-2363 View (443) 406-2363
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Annamarie Pemberton
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
(410) 431-1148 View (410) 431-1148
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Dr. Desirée N. Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACS
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Intimacy Injuries are rampant and even normalized in today’s environment. Whether these emotional wounds show up in regards to your relationship with yourself, your significant others, or your family members; the opportunity to ameliorate those hurts is here! In my work as a Psychotherapist, I specialize in Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma as well as a Bariatric Specialist with self-identity before and after Weight Loss Surgery. If you also identify as Highly Sensitive or Introverted, let's have a chat about how to uncover how you may be hiding your greatness in plain sight!
Intimacy Injuries are rampant and even normalized in today’s environment. Whether these emotional wounds show up in regards to your relationship with yourself, your significant others, or your family members; the opportunity to ameliorate those hurts is here! In my work as a Psychotherapist, I specialize in Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma as well as a Bariatric Specialist with self-identity before and after Weight Loss Surgery. If you also identify as Highly Sensitive or Introverted, let's have a chat about how to uncover how you may be hiding your greatness in plain sight!
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Sarah Larsen Astrones P.C.
Counselor, LIMHP, LIPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
My therapy specialities include depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, stress, difficult life changes, career, co-dependency, family and relational issues.
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
My therapy specialities include depression, anxiety, grief/bereavement, stress, difficult life changes, career, co-dependency, family and relational issues.
Your privacy is valued. Support is here for you that is discreet, convenient, and prioritizing you whether that’s with therapy or coaching, I am here. I will help you brave through life’s most challenging storms. We will weather them together and I’ll guide you to that beautiful rainbow on the other side. It’s there. It does exist. Every storm passes. You deserve your rainbow and I will help you create it. Change is hard. What’s hardest? Staying where you’re not meant to be. Allow me the honor to support you on your journey.
(443) 516-9413 View (443) 516-9413
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Natalie Kroll
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
“Will it always have to be this way?” This is a statement I hear often from clients when they first come to me. Holding hope for clients until they are able to hold it for themselves is a calling I feel honored to provide. My ideal client is one that has experienced trauma or crisis in their life, usually with their family of origin, struggles in relationships, has experienced anxiety, abandonment, or questions their identity and sexuality. As a licensed professional therapist, I am able to assist in the following areas: caretaker anxiety, grief and loss, adolescent struggles, trauma, gender and/or sexual identity.
“Will it always have to be this way?” This is a statement I hear often from clients when they first come to me. Holding hope for clients until they are able to hold it for themselves is a calling I feel honored to provide. My ideal client is one that has experienced trauma or crisis in their life, usually with their family of origin, struggles in relationships, has experienced anxiety, abandonment, or questions their identity and sexuality. As a licensed professional therapist, I am able to assist in the following areas: caretaker anxiety, grief and loss, adolescent struggles, trauma, gender and/or sexual identity.
(410) 834-4235 View (410) 834-4235
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Heather Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
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.
(443) 840-6620 View (443) 840-6620
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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!
(410) 348-7742 View (410) 348-7742
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Shania S Greenwood
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Some of the diagnosis I work with are grief, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Family Concerns, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and young adults who are transitioning into the world of adulthood.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
Some of the diagnosis I work with are grief, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Family Concerns, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and young adults who are transitioning into the world of adulthood.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
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Zulma M Clavell
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, L, C, A, DC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Women, Family and Hispanic Family issues.
My client 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 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.
(301) 383-9482 View (301) 383-9482
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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.
(410) 983-3405 View (410) 983-3405
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.