Couples Therapists in Aberdeen Proving, MD
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) offering individual and couples counseling to adults navigating personal goals and mental health concerns.
The first session is less about diving deep and more about getting to know each other. You can think of it as a conversation — one where I'm genuinely curious about you, what brought you to therapy, and what you're hoping to get out of it.
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) offering individual and couples counseling to adults navigating personal goals and mental health concerns.
The first session is less about diving deep and more about getting to know each other. You can think of it as a conversation — one where I'm genuinely curious about you, what brought you to therapy, and what you're hoping to get out of it.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually,
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma.
I help clients break unhelpful patterns related to anxiety, relationships, and generational trauma. I specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck in cycles, as well as adults and couples working on communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation to create lasting change.
Serving Virginia and Maryland Virtually,
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of generational trauma.
I help clients break unhelpful patterns related to anxiety, relationships, and generational trauma. I specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck in cycles, as well as adults and couples working on communication, boundaries, and emotional regulation to create lasting change.
Relationship Specialist for Couples, Veterans, and Non-Monogamy - It can feel exhausting when the arguments with your partner follow the same script, leaving you feeling more like roommates than a couple.
We go beyond surface-level fixes to uncover underlying dynamics keeping you stuck. The goal isn't just to stop fighting, but to build a true partnership—where you feel heard, respected, and deeply connected. I also have extensive experience supporting military, veterans, & first responders with the unique challenges of service life, deployment & relocation.
Relationship Specialist for Couples, Veterans, and Non-Monogamy - It can feel exhausting when the arguments with your partner follow the same script, leaving you feeling more like roommates than a couple.
We go beyond surface-level fixes to uncover underlying dynamics keeping you stuck. The goal isn't just to stop fighting, but to build a true partnership—where you feel heard, respected, and deeply connected. I also have extensive experience supporting military, veterans, & first responders with the unique challenges of service life, deployment & relocation.
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Are you feeling anxious about these relationships and changes?
My therapeutic practice integrates the principles of Imago Relationship Therapy, emphasizing understanding and empathy. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate expressive arts into my sessions, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through creativity, as I foster self-expression but also promote deeper insights and healing.
Are you feeling anxious about these relationships and changes?
My therapeutic practice integrates the principles of Imago Relationship Therapy, emphasizing understanding and empathy. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate expressive arts into my sessions, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings through creativity, as I foster self-expression but also promote deeper insights and healing.
Succeeding in school, work, parenting, and relationships is hard enough with a “typical” brain.
Currently accepting clients for psychological/psychoeducational assessments with expected completion prior to school year 2026-27. These comprehensive assessments help to clarify conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Giftedness. But, more importantly, they provide information about a person’s unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses to drive targeted supports. A private assessment is helpful when the degree of impairment does not meet the threshold of educational or medical “necessity”, but you know that there has got to be an explanation for the mismatch between effort and outcomes.
Succeeding in school, work, parenting, and relationships is hard enough with a “typical” brain.
Currently accepting clients for psychological/psychoeducational assessments with expected completion prior to school year 2026-27. These comprehensive assessments help to clarify conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Giftedness. But, more importantly, they provide information about a person’s unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses to drive targeted supports. A private assessment is helpful when the degree of impairment does not meet the threshold of educational or medical “necessity”, but you know that there has got to be an explanation for the mismatch between effort and outcomes.
When you or a loved one is struggling it can be hard to know where to start in bringing about positive change. It may seem like the strategies you are using to make things better just aren’t working, which can lead to feeling stuck, hopeless and uncertain. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and safe space to work together on better understanding how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors interact, with the goal being to find strategies and solutions that help you to live a life consistent with your values. Specializing in eating disorders and co-occurring disorders, I particularly enjoy working with young adults.
When you or a loved one is struggling it can be hard to know where to start in bringing about positive change. It may seem like the strategies you are using to make things better just aren’t working, which can lead to feeling stuck, hopeless and uncertain. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and safe space to work together on better understanding how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors interact, with the goal being to find strategies and solutions that help you to live a life consistent with your values. Specializing in eating disorders and co-occurring disorders, I particularly enjoy working with young adults.
I believe that we all have a clear sense of what we want or need in life—whether it’s peace, joy, love, or meaningful connections. However, the path to achieving these goals can sometimes be unclear, especially when life presents unexpected challenges or when our own thoughts, behaviors, and habits create obstacles. In such cases, change is often necessary.
I believe that we all have a clear sense of what we want or need in life—whether it’s peace, joy, love, or meaningful connections. However, the path to achieving these goals can sometimes be unclear, especially when life presents unexpected challenges or when our own thoughts, behaviors, and habits create obstacles. In such cases, change is often necessary.
Christine Kuhlman, LCSW-C is a highly experienced psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy and relational healing.
Christine's approach to treatment is rooted in psychodynamic theory, while integrating evidence-based practices such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and Narrative therapy. This allows her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and experiences.
Christine Kuhlman, LCSW-C is a highly experienced psychotherapist specializing in couples therapy and relational healing.
Christine's approach to treatment is rooted in psychodynamic theory, while integrating evidence-based practices such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), and Narrative therapy. This allows her to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and experiences.
Have you struggled with making sense of your story and wonder how to move forward with your life as it is today? I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 20 years experience listening to peoples' stories with compassion, kindness and support. I enjoy helping my clients gain understanding into how their past impacts the present and then use that insight to move towards a better future by choosing healthier thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I have helped many people struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders and trauma.
Have you struggled with making sense of your story and wonder how to move forward with your life as it is today? I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 20 years experience listening to peoples' stories with compassion, kindness and support. I enjoy helping my clients gain understanding into how their past impacts the present and then use that insight to move towards a better future by choosing healthier thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I have helped many people struggling with issues like depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders and trauma.
Carey Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
These feelings may lead to anxiety, depression, and other transition and relationship difficulties.
I work with clients to, together, build a collaborative, healing relationship so you feel supported as you work towards your goals. Along the way you may acquire new coping skills, learn to modify unhelpful thoughts, improve valued relationships, and come to understand and accept yourself in a deeper way.
These feelings may lead to anxiety, depression, and other transition and relationship difficulties.
I work with clients to, together, build a collaborative, healing relationship so you feel supported as you work towards your goals. Along the way you may acquire new coping skills, learn to modify unhelpful thoughts, improve valued relationships, and come to understand and accept yourself in a deeper way.
Rachel has experience working with adults and couples, and has assisted clients with working through issues involving life stress/transitions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and rebuilding, communication, and self-esteem. Rachel utilizes a holistic approach that has also incorporated physical and spiritual health with clients who value these aspects in their own life. She currently treats adolescents as well as adults and couples.
Rachel has experience working with adults and couples, and has assisted clients with working through issues involving life stress/transitions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship conflict and rebuilding, communication, and self-esteem. Rachel utilizes a holistic approach that has also incorporated physical and spiritual health with clients who value these aspects in their own life. She currently treats adolescents as well as adults and couples.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I specialize in addressing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing me to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I believe that every individual has the potential for growth and change, and I am committed to guiding you through the challenges.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I am dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
I specialize in addressing a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and family dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, allowing me to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. I believe that every individual has the potential for growth and change, and I am committed to guiding you through the challenges.
My name is Dominic Smith McNicholas LCSW-C, I provide individual and family mental health therapy to adults and young adults. I specialize treating trauma, immigration trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, complicated grief, PTSD, Complex PTSD and life changes. I offer therapy in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, to support people in finding meaning and purpose in life.
My name is Dominic Smith McNicholas LCSW-C, I provide individual and family mental health therapy to adults and young adults. I specialize treating trauma, immigration trauma, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, grief, complicated grief, PTSD, Complex PTSD and life changes. I offer therapy in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, to support people in finding meaning and purpose in life.
The relationship between therapist and client is known to be the greatest predictor of success on this journey.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have worked with both adults and adolescents in many treatment settings. I have experience treating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. I especially enjoy supporting individuals through life cycle transitions, body image concerns, and relationship struggles.
The relationship between therapist and client is known to be the greatest predictor of success on this journey.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have worked with both adults and adolescents in many treatment settings. I have experience treating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-esteem issues. I especially enjoy supporting individuals through life cycle transitions, body image concerns, and relationship struggles.
I work best with people who are tired of understanding their patterns but still feeling stuck in them. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, trauma responses, or feeling like they are bracing for something to go wrong. My style is direct and practical. I help people understand the patterns that keep them anxious, stuck, self-critical, emotionally overwhelmed — and then we work on changing those patterns in a way that feels realistic, not forced.
This is your life. Lets make it your best life.
Take advantage of the free 15 minute consult to see if I am the right fit for you!
I work best with people who are tired of understanding their patterns but still feeling stuck in them. Many of my clients struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, trauma responses, or feeling like they are bracing for something to go wrong. My style is direct and practical. I help people understand the patterns that keep them anxious, stuck, self-critical, emotionally overwhelmed — and then we work on changing those patterns in a way that feels realistic, not forced.
This is your life. Lets make it your best life.
Take advantage of the free 15 minute consult to see if I am the right fit for you!
Looking to improve the intimacy and communication within your relationship?
I take a person-centered, integrative approach. I have advanced training in Attachment Theory, Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I'm certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, as well as the SYMBIS and Prepare/Enrich Couples Assessment.
Looking to improve the intimacy and communication within your relationship?
I take a person-centered, integrative approach. I have advanced training in Attachment Theory, Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I'm certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, as well as the SYMBIS and Prepare/Enrich Couples Assessment.
My passion is to help clients create deeper bonds & improve communication in relationships.
In therapy, I will work to help you reduce feelings of overwhelm, stress, & disconnection so that you can live in line with your goals and values. I view therapy as a collaborative experience to help you make sense of your inner world. Our work can facilitate healing, acquisition of new skills, change in perspective, or improved relationships.
My passion is to help clients create deeper bonds & improve communication in relationships.
In therapy, I will work to help you reduce feelings of overwhelm, stress, & disconnection so that you can live in line with your goals and values. I view therapy as a collaborative experience to help you make sense of your inner world. Our work can facilitate healing, acquisition of new skills, change in perspective, or improved relationships.
With 30 years of experience in the social work profession, I have worked extensively in crisis-situations with individuals, families, and couples dealing with trauma, depression, stress, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing and employment issues, and family challenges, including those related to divorce or separation.
My practice offers support for: custody evaluations, mediation, divorce, anxiety disorders, ADHD, addictions, trauma, crisis intervention, domestic violence, grief, LGBTQ issues, gender identity, depression, PTSD, stress, learning differences, life management counseling, family therapy, workplace conflict/EAP, mood disorders, and parenting issues.
With 30 years of experience in the social work profession, I have worked extensively in crisis-situations with individuals, families, and couples dealing with trauma, depression, stress, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing and employment issues, and family challenges, including those related to divorce or separation.
My practice offers support for: custody evaluations, mediation, divorce, anxiety disorders, ADHD, addictions, trauma, crisis intervention, domestic violence, grief, LGBTQ issues, gender identity, depression, PTSD, stress, learning differences, life management counseling, family therapy, workplace conflict/EAP, mood disorders, and parenting issues.
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed by their current circumstances, particularly around relationships and family dynamics.
My approach to therapy is all about centering you—your experiences, relationships, and the unique dynamics that make up your life. We’ll dive into understanding these connections, with the aim of uncovering new ways to strengthen and nurture them, so they bring you more satisfaction and a deeper sense of well-being.
My ideal client is someone who may be feeling lost or overwhelmed by their current circumstances, particularly around relationships and family dynamics.
My approach to therapy is all about centering you—your experiences, relationships, and the unique dynamics that make up your life. We’ll dive into understanding these connections, with the aim of uncovering new ways to strengthen and nurture them, so they bring you more satisfaction and a deeper sense of well-being.
My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, maternal health issues, medical dilemma, divorce, custody, reunification, relationship and/or family issues.
I strive to provide my clients with a compassionate and non-judgemental space, where they feel safe to open up, be vulnerable, and experience personal expansion. I use a client-centered approach, talk therapy and motivational interviewing to guide for self-discovery, support healing and growth and to develop coping skills, feedback and relapse prevention.
My experience includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, substance use, grief, loss, abuse, neglect, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, gender issues, maternal health issues, medical dilemma, divorce, custody, reunification, relationship and/or family issues.
I strive to provide my clients with a compassionate and non-judgemental space, where they feel safe to open up, be vulnerable, and experience personal expansion. I use a client-centered approach, talk therapy and motivational interviewing to guide for self-discovery, support healing and growth and to develop coping skills, feedback and relapse prevention.
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.