Parenting Therapists in Arbutus, MD
Welcome! I'm glad you are considering counseling. My name is Randall Gillispie,
and I practice psychotherapy. If your life feels a bit overwhelming, your
relationships are more work than play a big decision, or you are
ready to figure things out, I'm ready to help you make sense of it all.
Therapy is a collaborative conversation about you with you. I have more than 30 years of experience working as a therapist, and I've encountered a wide range of
situations—if I haven't seen it, I've likely heard about it. Together, we will create a comfortable space for thoughtful exploration, leading to the changes you aim to achieve.
Welcome! I'm glad you are considering counseling. My name is Randall Gillispie,
and I practice psychotherapy. If your life feels a bit overwhelming, your
relationships are more work than play a big decision, or you are
ready to figure things out, I'm ready to help you make sense of it all.
Therapy is a collaborative conversation about you with you. I have more than 30 years of experience working as a therapist, and I've encountered a wide range of
situations—if I haven't seen it, I've likely heard about it. Together, we will create a comfortable space for thoughtful exploration, leading to the changes you aim to achieve.
I believe the first and most sacred job of a therapist is to create a safe, nurturing space where you are fully seen and heard. From that space, I will walk with you along your path of growth and healing, helping to guide you on your journey. If you struggle with mood or anxiety, want to resolve issues from your past, feel overwhelmed navigating life changes, or simply need support, I can help you untangle the threads and begin to get relief.
I believe the first and most sacred job of a therapist is to create a safe, nurturing space where you are fully seen and heard. From that space, I will walk with you along your path of growth and healing, helping to guide you on your journey. If you struggle with mood or anxiety, want to resolve issues from your past, feel overwhelmed navigating life changes, or simply need support, I can help you untangle the threads and begin to get relief.
When chronic illness turns life into an exhausting battle and the "mental load" of ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who understands the specific grief and isolation of complex health demands. I’ve been there. My personal journey with chronic illness fuels a practice rooted in deep validation, not empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality or the unique way your brain works; we will honor it. Together, we’ll build a customized, neuro-affirming plan to help you reclaim your agency and navigate the world on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen.
When chronic illness turns life into an exhausting battle and the "mental load" of ADHD feels like it's crushing your spirit, you don't just need a therapist; you need a partner who understands the specific grief and isolation of complex health demands. I’ve been there. My personal journey with chronic illness fuels a practice rooted in deep validation, not empty "quick fixes." We won’t ignore your reality or the unique way your brain works; we will honor it. Together, we’ll build a customized, neuro-affirming plan to help you reclaim your agency and navigate the world on your own terms. Your resilience starts with being truly seen.
Trauma and Complicated Grief Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Arbutus, MD 21227
Not accepting new clients
I am dedicated to helping those who have experienced trauma, whether it be a single incident, episodic trauma or chronic trauma, and help guide them on their path to healing and recovery. As well as, being dedicated to the recovery process for those who have survived a loss or multiple losses and are experiencing complications that impact their ability to heal and move forward. There is a special place in my heart for children with special needs and helping their families and the children navigate with the multitude of issues they face through case management services.
I am dedicated to helping those who have experienced trauma, whether it be a single incident, episodic trauma or chronic trauma, and help guide them on their path to healing and recovery. As well as, being dedicated to the recovery process for those who have survived a loss or multiple losses and are experiencing complications that impact their ability to heal and move forward. There is a special place in my heart for children with special needs and helping their families and the children navigate with the multitude of issues they face through case management services.
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Are you a burned out parent who is desperately trying to parent the "right" way, but you feel exhausted, defeated, anxious, and depressed?
For 25 years, I have been helping people heal through a trauma-informed lens. I work from a psychodynamic, family systems, relational framework. I truly believe that we can work together to move you to the place you want to be.
I offer weekly appointments as well as intensives, which allow us to do deeper work.
Are you a burned out parent who is desperately trying to parent the "right" way, but you feel exhausted, defeated, anxious, and depressed?
For 25 years, I have been helping people heal through a trauma-informed lens. I work from a psychodynamic, family systems, relational framework. I truly believe that we can work together to move you to the place you want to be.
I offer weekly appointments as well as intensives, which allow us to do deeper work.
Whether it's adjusting to being a new parent, navigating a new stage with your child, or facing relationship struggles with family, I can help support your needs.
I provide the tools to adults and teens to navigate painful struggles resulting from trauma or stressful experiences. I use an integrative approach in thinking about the mind-body connection and the impact that both parts contribute to our overall health and healing. I utilize evidence-based therapies proven to build strength, resilience, and compassion.
Whether it's adjusting to being a new parent, navigating a new stage with your child, or facing relationship struggles with family, I can help support your needs.
I provide the tools to adults and teens to navigate painful struggles resulting from trauma or stressful experiences. I use an integrative approach in thinking about the mind-body connection and the impact that both parts contribute to our overall health and healing. I utilize evidence-based therapies proven to build strength, resilience, and compassion.
I believe that the healthiest place to be is in the process. The relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy is a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I use a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is an honor to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. All of us are significant & what happens to you matters.
I believe that the healthiest place to be is in the process. The relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy is a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I use a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is an honor to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. All of us are significant & what happens to you matters.
Are the challenges of raising responsible, well behaved children, along with managing relationships at work, with your spouse or partner, extended family and friends sending you in an "emotional tail spin"? I provide a safe port in the storm through therapy with individuals, couples, and families in an open and accepting environment. Together we will explore your life trials and tribulations and develop a strategy to navigate through the storm.
Are the challenges of raising responsible, well behaved children, along with managing relationships at work, with your spouse or partner, extended family and friends sending you in an "emotional tail spin"? I provide a safe port in the storm through therapy with individuals, couples, and families in an open and accepting environment. Together we will explore your life trials and tribulations and develop a strategy to navigate through the storm.
” With over a decade of experience as a therapist and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, I support individuals, parents, and families through an attachment-based lens.
As a therapist, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and ICP&P fellow, I draw on attachment, psychodynamic theory, and self-psychology. Using the therapeutic relationship and my authentic self, I help clients feel seen, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections that foster lasting growth in your life and those you love.
” With over a decade of experience as a therapist and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, I support individuals, parents, and families through an attachment-based lens.
As a therapist, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and ICP&P fellow, I draw on attachment, psychodynamic theory, and self-psychology. Using the therapeutic relationship and my authentic self, I help clients feel seen, deepen self-understanding, and strengthen connections that foster lasting growth in your life and those you love.
Batsheva (Beth) Hartstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
In conjunction with play therapy I engage parents in parenting skills as well to help them understand and engage with their child more effectively, bringing the skills from session into their home which is crucial in maintaining the work done in sessions.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!
In conjunction with play therapy I engage parents in parenting skills as well to help them understand and engage with their child more effectively, bringing the skills from session into their home which is crucial in maintaining the work done in sessions.
Play therapy is my passion! As a registered play therapist, I conduct therapy using play to facilitate growth, change, communication, and work through a variety of issues using play techniques. Additionally, I work as a trainer sharing my knowledge and excitement of the incredible work that can be done using play!
I am a person-centered therapist. My therapeutic methods are based on a trusting relationship and techniques responsive to your specific needs with a priority on warmth and the therapeutic relationship. I am also a Play Therapist. I work with kids and adults to find creative ways to express their emotions, process experiences, and pursue wellness.
I am a person-centered therapist. My therapeutic methods are based on a trusting relationship and techniques responsive to your specific needs with a priority on warmth and the therapeutic relationship. I am also a Play Therapist. I work with kids and adults to find creative ways to express their emotions, process experiences, and pursue wellness.
So, whether you are a parent trying to manage your child’s behavior or support your child in school; an individual seeking personal development or dealing with mental illness; or a family going through transition, I want to be your "someone".
I believe that with the right kind of support, we can all enjoy mental well-being. That is not to say that we will lives free of challenges, but we will manage our challenges skillfully and successfully. As your "someone", I will come alongside to cheer you on and empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to manage the challenges facing you.
So, whether you are a parent trying to manage your child’s behavior or support your child in school; an individual seeking personal development or dealing with mental illness; or a family going through transition, I want to be your "someone".
I believe that with the right kind of support, we can all enjoy mental well-being. That is not to say that we will lives free of challenges, but we will manage our challenges skillfully and successfully. As your "someone", I will come alongside to cheer you on and empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to manage the challenges facing you.
You're the most competent person in nearly every room you enter. You anticipate problems before they happen, smooth over conflicts, and make everything look effortless. You're brilliant at reading rooms and managing emotions—everyone's but your own. And you're completely exhausted.
The anxiety won't quit. You overthink every decision, say yes when you mean no, and intellectualize problems that require feeling, not thinking. You're the one everyone relies on, but you have no idea how to ask for help.
You know something has to change, but where do you start?
You're the most competent person in nearly every room you enter. You anticipate problems before they happen, smooth over conflicts, and make everything look effortless. You're brilliant at reading rooms and managing emotions—everyone's but your own. And you're completely exhausted.
The anxiety won't quit. You overthink every decision, say yes when you mean no, and intellectualize problems that require feeling, not thinking. You're the one everyone relies on, but you have no idea how to ask for help.
You know something has to change, but where do you start?
I see all ages for individuals, families, groups, couples, and parenting.
In therapy, I incorporate ACT, psychodynamic, play, Self-Compassion, expressive arts, and Mindfulness techniques. When testing, my approach is highly personalized. I seek to understand & support each ‘whole’ person, providing recommendations for every aspect of daily life. As a supervisor, my approach is to aid growth in providing affirming, empathic care.
I see all ages for individuals, families, groups, couples, and parenting.
In therapy, I incorporate ACT, psychodynamic, play, Self-Compassion, expressive arts, and Mindfulness techniques. When testing, my approach is highly personalized. I seek to understand & support each ‘whole’ person, providing recommendations for every aspect of daily life. As a supervisor, my approach is to aid growth in providing affirming, empathic care.
I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment for young children (ages 2 to 7) with behavior challenges, anxiety, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Is your child having big emotions, frequent meltdowns, or behavior that feels so hard to navigate? I help children and their caregivers feel more connected, calm, and confident using evidence-based relationship-focused therapy.
I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based treatment for young children (ages 2 to 7) with behavior challenges, anxiety, and emotional regulation difficulties.
Is your child having big emotions, frequent meltdowns, or behavior that feels so hard to navigate? I help children and their caregivers feel more connected, calm, and confident using evidence-based relationship-focused therapy.
I specialize working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with concerns related to trauma, complex trauma and generational trauma, parent-child relational problems, family conflict, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, parent coaching and self-esteem.
Working from a trauma-informed lens, I use an integrative approach that draws from psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, person-centered and led, and solution-focused modalities. I obtained my master’s degree in social work with a focus on crisis and trauma from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
I specialize working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with concerns related to trauma, complex trauma and generational trauma, parent-child relational problems, family conflict, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, parent coaching and self-esteem.
Working from a trauma-informed lens, I use an integrative approach that draws from psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, person-centered and led, and solution-focused modalities. I obtained my master’s degree in social work with a focus on crisis and trauma from Tel Aviv University in Israel.
I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.
I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.
Are you a parent of a young child feeling frustrated by your child's temper tantrums and behavioral problems in school?
I have 15 years of experience working predominantly with children and adolescents in a wide variety of settings. I also enjoy working with millennial and gen Z women. I utilize play therapy, as well as mindfulness and some cognitive behavioral therapy. I practice from a person-centered approach, working with you to achieve your individual goals.
Are you a parent of a young child feeling frustrated by your child's temper tantrums and behavioral problems in school?
I have 15 years of experience working predominantly with children and adolescents in a wide variety of settings. I also enjoy working with millennial and gen Z women. I utilize play therapy, as well as mindfulness and some cognitive behavioral therapy. I practice from a person-centered approach, working with you to achieve your individual goals.
I provide individual and group services to her clients, in addition to family and parent coaching.
Besides treating executive functioning deficits and neurodivergence, I can help you create a success-oriented plan to help you navigate a world that may not make sense to you or in which you feel out of place. You or your child will find ways to make positive change through creative intervention and data-driven results.
I provide individual and group services to her clients, in addition to family and parent coaching.
Besides treating executive functioning deficits and neurodivergence, I can help you create a success-oriented plan to help you navigate a world that may not make sense to you or in which you feel out of place. You or your child will find ways to make positive change through creative intervention and data-driven results.
I work with teens, young adults, families, and parents navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, perfectionism, social anxiety, and trauma.
I provide therapy for people seeking thoughtful, insight-oriented work and practical skills around anxiety, depression, performance pressure, burnout, and relational patterns. Many of the individuals I work with appear capable and responsible outwardly, yet feel overwhelmed internally.
I work with teens, young adults, families, and parents navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, perfectionism, social anxiety, and trauma.
I provide therapy for people seeking thoughtful, insight-oriented work and practical skills around anxiety, depression, performance pressure, burnout, and relational patterns. Many of the individuals I work with appear capable and responsible outwardly, yet feel overwhelmed internally.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.