Family Therapy in Ellicott City, MD
Kathryn Marie Westlein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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.
Lauren Berdeguez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Seeking out therapeutic services is healthy for our mind/body/soul connection. Just as we go to the gym to keep our bodies healthy, or puzzles to keep our mind sharp, we go to therapy to keep our connection between our mind/body/soul. Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others (family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves. It is my privilege to sit with you (or your family members) while we navigate the roadblocks and successes that make your life experience uniquely yours. It is my hope that in through this exploration and work, we can improve your relationships.
Seeking out therapeutic services is healthy for our mind/body/soul connection. Just as we go to the gym to keep our bodies healthy, or puzzles to keep our mind sharp, we go to therapy to keep our connection between our mind/body/soul. Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others (family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves. It is my privilege to sit with you (or your family members) while we navigate the roadblocks and successes that make your life experience uniquely yours. It is my hope that in through this exploration and work, we can improve your relationships.
Victoria M Cofield-Aber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Specialize in working with anxiety, depression, inter personal relationship conflict, and family/significant other issues.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Specialize in working with anxiety, depression, inter personal relationship conflict, and family/significant other issues.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Progressive Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I will support and guide you in emotional healing at your own pace using an array of therapeutic interventions such as family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions focused therapy and many other modalities.
Occasionally, everyone experiences periods of emotional turmoil and stress. Do you have times when you feel in the dumps, depressed or just want to talk over issues that trouble you? Seeking outside help and support is important to helping you improve your mood, increase self-confidence and stabilize your life. During periods of emotional distress, it is important to have a trusted professional to talk to.
I will support and guide you in emotional healing at your own pace using an array of therapeutic interventions such as family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solutions focused therapy and many other modalities.
Occasionally, everyone experiences periods of emotional turmoil and stress. Do you have times when you feel in the dumps, depressed or just want to talk over issues that trouble you? Seeking outside help and support is important to helping you improve your mood, increase self-confidence and stabilize your life. During periods of emotional distress, it is important to have a trusted professional to talk to.
Cecilia (Si Si) Han
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP-CN
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I also offer individual and family psychotherapy to empower clients to take control of their lives, foster long-healing and wellbeing, and lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Individuals with history of complex medical conditions, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, dementia, or other neurological conditions may experience changes in cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning. I am passionate about helping these individuals adjust, cope, and function effectively in their daily, occupational and social pursuits. Using a personalized approach, I am committed to understand each client's unique needs and empower them to work through complex situations within an open, supportive environment to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life possible.
I also offer individual and family psychotherapy to empower clients to take control of their lives, foster long-healing and wellbeing, and lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Individuals with history of complex medical conditions, traumatic or non-traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain, dementia, or other neurological conditions may experience changes in cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning. I am passionate about helping these individuals adjust, cope, and function effectively in their daily, occupational and social pursuits. Using a personalized approach, I am committed to understand each client's unique needs and empower them to work through complex situations within an open, supportive environment to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life possible.
Jenna Kolb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is to help you work through a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, communication skills, and mood disorders.
As a licensed social worker and therapist, I believe that all people deserve healing. I have years of experience providing counseling and support to adolescents, adults, and families at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland. In our sessions together, I implement a holistic approach with an emphasis on your individualized healing and empowering you to focus on your strengths. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space to help you navigate, process, and grow through life’s many facets.
My focus is to help you work through a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, ADHD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, communication skills, and mood disorders.
As a licensed social worker and therapist, I believe that all people deserve healing. I have years of experience providing counseling and support to adolescents, adults, and families at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland. In our sessions together, I implement a holistic approach with an emphasis on your individualized healing and empowering you to focus on your strengths. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space to help you navigate, process, and grow through life’s many facets.
Amie Bereson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
I also have a great deal of experience with stress management, relationship and family issues, and issues related to self esteem.
I support adults, both young and old, in navigating lifes challenges that bring about anxiety, depression, grief, and feeling overwhelmed. I employ a person-centered, individualized, strengths-based approach to help each client achieve his or her identified goals. I describe myself as your rearview and side mirrors, able to capture what may not exist right in front of you, allowing a full integration of your mental health needs.
I also have a great deal of experience with stress management, relationship and family issues, and issues related to self esteem.
I support adults, both young and old, in navigating lifes challenges that bring about anxiety, depression, grief, and feeling overwhelmed. I employ a person-centered, individualized, strengths-based approach to help each client achieve his or her identified goals. I describe myself as your rearview and side mirrors, able to capture what may not exist right in front of you, allowing a full integration of your mental health needs.
Lisa M Loury-Lomas
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I provide a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere where people can grow and learn more about themselves. Those who are in crisis or simply need to talk about life changes can benefit. I'm known for providing objective feedback and insight. The tools I provide can be used for personal or professional growth and development. Whether I'm with an individual, a family, conducting a seminar or professional coaching; I never judge, and my clients are always respected. Whether in person or on the phone, I am a good asset, or tool for anyone who is ready to make a change.
I provide a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere where people can grow and learn more about themselves. Those who are in crisis or simply need to talk about life changes can benefit. I'm known for providing objective feedback and insight. The tools I provide can be used for personal or professional growth and development. Whether I'm with an individual, a family, conducting a seminar or professional coaching; I never judge, and my clients are always respected. Whether in person or on the phone, I am a good asset, or tool for anyone who is ready to make a change.
Joanna Hurwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Joanna. I work with adolescents (16+) & adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Often, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I value working with folks with a range of backgrounds, races, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My work sees people through a systems lens, recognizes the oppressive barriers to mental wellness, and encourages reflection on cultural impact. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.
Welcome! I'm Joanna. I work with adolescents (16+) & adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Often, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I value working with folks with a range of backgrounds, races, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My work sees people through a systems lens, recognizes the oppressive barriers to mental wellness, and encourages reflection on cultural impact. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.
Michelle Weill
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make challenging decisions.
Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make challenging decisions.
Tracey Lynne Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I specialize in treating clients enduring the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, financial stress, career transitions, social injustice, relationship trauma, family transitions, family conflict, and parenting issues.
I specialize in treating clients enduring the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, financial stress, career transitions, social injustice, relationship trauma, family transitions, family conflict, and parenting issues.
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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.
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Allison Moberly
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSC-AD
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
My ideal clients are exploring the early stages of recovery (from addiction, trauma, childhood/family of origin issues, codependency) or ready to dig deeper to build upon the healing work they've already done. They are curious about themselves and their place/purpose in the world and their relationships. They are looking for a safe space to discover, heal and grow. I love to work with those who are contemplating sobriety for the first time, or wanting to break free of a chronic relapse cycle. I believe understanding how our childhood relationships, belief systems and coping skills impact us as adults is a vital part of healing.
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CoTenacious Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
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Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Our clients come to therapy on their own, with their partners, or their family and believe, as we do, that we are all connected and healing a system can help heal an individual.
We work hard WITH you!
Our clients come to therapy on their own, with their partners, or their family and believe, as we do, that we are all connected and healing a system can help heal an individual.
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Luciene Teixera Callon
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
, a combination of Humanistic, Experiential, Family Systems and Jungian (we can talk about dreams).
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
, a combination of Humanistic, Experiential, Family Systems and Jungian (we can talk about dreams).
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
Masha Kartashev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. When our connection to others—and ourselves—is suffering, we in turn suffer. Perhaps you’ve been feeling out of step with your feelings and suspect that events from your past may be contributing to your difficulties relating to others currently. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or misunderstood in your marriage, and the loneliness is draining you. Maybe you have started to recognize that family dynamics from childhood have been impacting communication in your current relationships. No matter the context, you long for real and meaningful connection with the ones you love.
Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. When our connection to others—and ourselves—is suffering, we in turn suffer. Perhaps you’ve been feeling out of step with your feelings and suspect that events from your past may be contributing to your difficulties relating to others currently. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or misunderstood in your marriage, and the loneliness is draining you. Maybe you have started to recognize that family dynamics from childhood have been impacting communication in your current relationships. No matter the context, you long for real and meaningful connection with the ones you love.
Erin L Teigen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
When working with me, you can anticipate feeling empowered to leverage your strengths, build resilience and find meaning through challenges. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability. You may expect me to offer an inclusive, family-centered approach to care that also considers the role of the human-and-animal bond. Clients that notice the most growth working with me are those seeking increases in self worth, communication skills and emotional regulation.
When working with me, you can anticipate feeling empowered to leverage your strengths, build resilience and find meaning through challenges. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability. You may expect me to offer an inclusive, family-centered approach to care that also considers the role of the human-and-animal bond. Clients that notice the most growth working with me are those seeking increases in self worth, communication skills and emotional regulation.
Soheyla Bolouri
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Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and family in areas such as anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and behavioral challenges.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I’m able to provide virtual therapy services across the states of Maryland and Virginia. I’m fluent in both Farsi (Persian) and English and competent in Middle Eastern culture, as well as the mainstream culture.
I work with individuals and family in areas such as anxiety, depression, as well as relationship and behavioral challenges.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker. I’m able to provide virtual therapy services across the states of Maryland and Virginia. I’m fluent in both Farsi (Persian) and English and competent in Middle Eastern culture, as well as the mainstream culture.
Cynthia Cho
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
My primary focuses are anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, communication issues, depression, family therapy, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and trauma.
It can be a difficult decision to talk to someone about your problems. I can help people understand their relationships with others and cope with challenges in their lives. I believe that we have solutions to help ourselves and we need to find ways to discover them.
My primary focuses are anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, communication issues, depression, family therapy, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and trauma.
It can be a difficult decision to talk to someone about your problems. I can help people understand their relationships with others and cope with challenges in their lives. I believe that we have solutions to help ourselves and we need to find ways to discover them.
Jennifer Lynn Schoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I am an individual therapist . I have experience working with adolescents and adults whose needs include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and substance abuse. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused techniques in treatment to help identify client strengths, obstacles to recovery and short term and long term goals for treatment.
I am an individual therapist . I have experience working with adolescents and adults whose needs include depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, family conflict, physical/sexual/emotional abuse and substance abuse. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and solution focused techniques in treatment to help identify client strengths, obstacles to recovery and short term and long term goals for treatment.
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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.