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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Hyattsville, MD 20782
You’re accomplished in many ways but feel like an imposter. Academics &/or social interactions were hard, but you got through it & have a seemingly successful career & personal life. But there’s always a nagging self-doubt. This shows up in your relationships, too.. you have good friends, but it’s gotten harder over years (& in this complicated world) to make new ones, and even if you’re in a long-term relationship, or married with children, you don’t feel connected to anyone in the way you feel you “should.” Why does everything seem so cryptic & beyond your reach? You wonder if you’ll ever experience true fulfillment.
I’m a neurodivergent clinician who’s faced many of these challenges myself and am passionate about helping people find their way. If you have ADHD, autism, learning differences, or mental health issues like OCD or bipolar, I can help you feel more oriented and understood. Nothing better equips you for life than feeling seen or heard by another person.
I’m honored to hear your story and accompany your search for greater self-fulfillment. You deserve to feel a deeper connection to yourself and others, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Call or email me today for a free consultation, and we’ll take the next steps together.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hyattsville, MD 20782

(240) 770-0680
My website
I am conducting most sessions by video (Zoom) with some availability for in-person and walk-and-talk sessions.
I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and Autism 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (240) 770-0680
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Hyattsville, MD 20782

(240) 770-0680
My website
I am conducting most sessions by video (Zoom) with some availability for in-person and walk-and-talk sessions.
I specialize in Women's Issues, ADHD and Autism 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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On date of session, I auto-charge credit card on-file and provide super bill to client for their insurance reimbursement.
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Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680
"
On date of session, I auto-charge credit card on-file and provide super bill to client for their insurance reimbursement.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC50078791 Liz Merrill
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 23 years
  • Attended Virginia Commonwealth University, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners 24061 / 2018
  • License: Virgina Board of Social Work 0904007120 / 2009
  • Certificate from Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis - Advanced Psychotherapy Training 2012
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I am neurodivergent and specialize in treating neurodivergent clients who have struggled socially but strive to achieve balance and authenticity in their relationships through greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance within themselves.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680
"
I am neurodivergent and specialize in treating neurodivergent clients who have struggled socially but strive to achieve balance and authenticity in their relationships through greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance within themselves.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • ADHD
  • Autism

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Teen's Issues
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with neurodivergent teens and adults who are successful and accomplished in certain areas of life but struggling to function in others. In our first session we'll explore your strengths and challenges, identify your coping, assess if your strategies have served you, and determine a path forward that honors your authenticity.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680
"
I work with neurodivergent teens and adults who are successful and accomplished in certain areas of life but struggling to function in others. In our first session we'll explore your strengths and challenges, identify your coping, assess if your strategies have served you, and determine a path forward that honors your authenticity.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680

Endorsement

Healing Touch Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Healing Touch Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional CounselorEdDLPCLMHCIFS- L2ACS
Liz is an intuitive clinician who offers client-focused, compassionate and empathic insight to help clients enhance emotional clarity, find inner peace, and improve their quality of life.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Self Psychology
  • Strength-Based
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I work from a psychodynamic perspective and am eclectic in my approach, using CBT, Family Systems, Relational, some elements of Coaching, and many others. We'll explore formative experiences to make sense of how your brain has habituated
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680
"
I work from a psychodynamic perspective and am eclectic in my approach, using CBT, Family Systems, Relational, some elements of Coaching, and many others. We'll explore formative experiences to make sense of how your brain has habituated
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 770-0680

Location

Primary Location

Hyattsville, MD 20782

(240) 770-0680
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I am conducting most sessions by video (Zoom) with some availability for in-person and walk-and-talk sessions.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 770-0680
"
I am conducting most sessions by video (Zoom) with some availability for in-person and walk-and-talk sessions.
Photo of Liz Merrill, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Liz Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 770-0680