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Karen J Helfrich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
Hey, there! Is your relationship with Mom more stressful than supportive? Do you wish she would prioritize your emotional needs, but she just can't? I help adult women+ break generational patterns of trauma and blaze a path of healing. I know the effects of having a wounded mother can affect our self-esteem, self-confidence, and mental health, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We can work together to heal your wounded self and build a life of confidence and empowerment. If this sounds like what you're looking for, I'd love to connect and talk about how I can help you on your journey to creating a life you love!
Hey, there! Is your relationship with Mom more stressful than supportive? Do you wish she would prioritize your emotional needs, but she just can't? I help adult women+ break generational patterns of trauma and blaze a path of healing. I know the effects of having a wounded mother can affect our self-esteem, self-confidence, and mental health, including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We can work together to heal your wounded self and build a life of confidence and empowerment. If this sounds like what you're looking for, I'd love to connect and talk about how I can help you on your journey to creating a life you love!
(443) 412-8951 View (443) 412-8951
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Sara B Samedi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field. My practice is grounded in supporting children, families, and adults through life's challenges, utilizing a person-centered and trauma-informed approach. I specialize in working with children, families, and adults, addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. I am experienced in supporting individuals in making behavioral changes, developing a stronger understanding of themselves, and healing relationships with others.
(410) 705-0402 View (410) 705-0402
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Jadranka Milovanovic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSc, NBCC, LPC, IAAP
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
My professional training is in nursing, psychology, pastoral counseling, and Jungian Psychoanalysis. This unique background gives me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. The goal is to help my clients recognize, appreciate and cultivate their inner life; to be their whole and best self! I have a diverse practice that includes people of various ages and cultures. I explore the unconscious through dreams, fantasies and imagination. I also perform Association Experiment for those who face stubborn creative blocks.
My professional training is in nursing, psychology, pastoral counseling, and Jungian Psychoanalysis. This unique background gives me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. The goal is to help my clients recognize, appreciate and cultivate their inner life; to be their whole and best self! I have a diverse practice that includes people of various ages and cultures. I explore the unconscious through dreams, fantasies and imagination. I also perform Association Experiment for those who face stubborn creative blocks.
(443) 746-0059 View (443) 746-0059
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Jessica Fener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21228  (Online Only)
My practice focuses on working with individuals who struggle with ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma, Relationship/Familial issues. I truly believe that treatment should be client-lead as each client has their own unique, individual needs that will support their growth and progress. I strive to build a strong foundation, based on trust and safety with my clients, as I believe it is instrumental in their therapeutic success.
My practice focuses on working with individuals who struggle with ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Trauma, Relationship/Familial issues. I truly believe that treatment should be client-lead as each client has their own unique, individual needs that will support their growth and progress. I strive to build a strong foundation, based on trust and safety with my clients, as I believe it is instrumental in their therapeutic success.
(443) 979-8310 View (443) 979-8310
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Elizabeth Harring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228  (Online Only)
I believe in the power of showing up and providing genuine support in a positive, non-judgmental environment. Regardless of where you are in your journey, we can start the process of healing and problem solving. I am a member of and work with the LGBTQIA+ community and am passionately committed to providing affirmative care; guided by WPATH standards. I work with couples or relational units using an emotionally focused therapy approach to heal deep wounds and shift patterns of behavior and communication. I also work with those facing infertility, family planning, using IVF, or choosing a solo parenting journey.
I believe in the power of showing up and providing genuine support in a positive, non-judgmental environment. Regardless of where you are in your journey, we can start the process of healing and problem solving. I am a member of and work with the LGBTQIA+ community and am passionately committed to providing affirmative care; guided by WPATH standards. I work with couples or relational units using an emotionally focused therapy approach to heal deep wounds and shift patterns of behavior and communication. I also work with those facing infertility, family planning, using IVF, or choosing a solo parenting journey.
(443) 503-3454 View (443) 503-3454
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PsychCare Psychological Services LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
At PsychCare, our staff has successfully helped many individuals and couples resolve a wide variety of personal concerns both through psychotherapy and psychological and educational evaluations. The staff at PsychCare in Baltimore, MD, brings decades of experience in specialized areas of treatment and assessment, such as couples counseling, alcohol abuse treatment, and psychological evaluations and forensic psychological services.
(410) 505-8244 View (410) 505-8244
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Michelle Weill
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228  (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.
(443) 574-6113 View (443) 574-6113
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.