Autism Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Emily Angerhofer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with more than 12 years of professional experience. She believes in cultural humility, and restorative justice practices; she is also LGBTQI+ allied. Emily works with teens and adults to help them manage the effects of ADHD, oppositional defiance-related disorders, autism -related concerns or conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and more. Emily earned her Master's degree in Social work from the University of Maryland. She classifies herself a play-based therapist, utilizing narrative and expressive arts therapies.

Thank you for making the choice to seek help. I know how hard it can be and would be honored to be a part of this next step. Life brings us a lot of changes and challenges that may be difficult to navigate. Perhaps you need help understanding how to cope with your anxiety in certain situations or daily life. Maybe you’re going through a difficult transition. Or maybe something just feels off, and you want to explore what you’re experiencing in a safe place. My hope is that therapy will take you from a place of distress to a place of believing in your strengths and being kind to yourself.

Stressed, overwhelmed, about to lose your $%&?! Whether parenting, existing in the world as neuro-spicy, trying to navigate relationships, processing global tragedy, juggling multiple roles, I can relate and am here for you. My practice is inclusive, anti-racist, and I'm passionate about healing generational curses. Therapy with me is a judgement-free zone. We'll go at your pace, trusting your own wisdom and experiences. I love supporting the full family system: couples, families, and individuals across the lifespan. Whether managing anxiety, depression, or sorting through past trauma, compassion and openness will guide us.

I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. Unfortunately, many people experience feelings of fear, sadness, anger, or shame that end up making them feel stuck. Most of the time we just haven’t had the opportunity to understand what is behind these feelings and to learn skills that can be used to manage them. I help clients by providing compassion, support, and evidence-based models to help them understand and heal from the past so that it no longer negatively impacts the present. By exploring and relating to thoughts and feelings in a new way, they are able to focus on growth and development.

I believe that mutual trust and respect take time to develop, providing the foundation for a successful therapeutic relationship. You are the expert of your own life. I am not here to tell you who to become. I am here to provide you with the necessary tools to guide and support you on your own path.

Sometimes, core parts of who we are fall outside of what is considered normal or acceptable. It can feel impossible to understand yourself. You might feel invisible or wonder if you’re really the problem. You know that hiding these parts of yourself doesn’t feel right and isn’t sustainable. At the same time, you question whether it’s worth all the pain that might come from fully exploring and expressing yourself without hiding your identity, isolating from others, or masking. You may already have a strong sense of your identity and know what would help but feel that it's not accessible or possible.

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to review my page. My love of helping people began as a young child. I have always been the "go-to" person when family and friends need an ear to listen. As I grew older, my life experiences inspired me to work in the human services field. Upon graduating from college and post-secondary higher education, my passion has been to empower my clients to heal and recover from their past trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse. My practice is located in the Central Maryland area currently servicing clients via telehealth.

With an eye on the abilities & disabilities, our team develops and implements high-quality personalized treatments that take into consideration each client's goals, strengths, and needs.

Many of us feel "stuck" with behaviors, thoughts and feelings that we cannot unravel. Sometimes we need help clarifying these issues to pave the way for being the best versions of ourselves.

Authentic Therapy Services LLC offers Neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling services via telehealth to residents (18+) of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The majority of our clients are Autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent individuals — Many of whom have felt unseen or even harmed by traditional approaches to mental health treatment. Our clients are considered the ultimate authority on their lived experiences, with services focused on fostering a space of safety, validation, and personal exploration for all neurotypes and identities.

Are you ready to restore once was on the road to recovery? Yes we shall recover all. We have more than 20 years of providing quality service in meeting the need of our unique clients .We provide service to schools,families,individuals and organizations. Our PRP counselors have extensive training and expertise training in the field of mental health and education.Our mission is to assist educate, teach, counsel,in reaching their full potential and goals on their way to recovery in life situations/skills.

I offer person-centered, trauma-informed art therapy and psychotherapy. My multifaceted experience lends me an adaptive approach in supporting each individual's goals in a supportive, non-judgmental manner. Sometimes that involves art-making, sometimes conversation, often both. I personally understand the transformative capacity of creative expression, and enjoy guiding people through that process. I am passionate about the neuroscientific reasoning behind human experiences, habits, patterns, and responses. I find art an invaluable tool in illuminating and facilitating that reasoning.

We all face various challenges in life. If your child is struggling in any way, it is natural to sometimes feel discouraged or overwhelmed. Perhaps you’ve noticed behavioral changes, or maybe they seem anxious, depressed, or angry. Whatever your concerns may be, I assure you that it is not too late! I am dedicated to helping you and your child or adolescent overcome their challenges and thrive. The therapy I offer will help them explore thoughts and emotions, work through any difficult experiences, and discover their inner strengths.

Creating a safe, warm, encouraging therapeutic environment where clients can be their full selves, embrace progress over perfection, and build self-compassion and acceptance are some of my goals as a therapist. I believe my clients are the experts of their own experiences and allow their knowledge to guide and shape our work together. My therapeutic interests include anxiety disorders including body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, perfectionism, and OCD, sensory regulation, ADHD, depression, and grief. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and especially enjoy working with creatives.

Clients that work best with me include people who are overweight or obese and want to lose weight or are before or after bariatric surgery, people who are neurodiverse in need of executive functioning coaching or navigating the neurotypical world, couples who have relationship difficulties and need help solving relationship problems and getting through a tough phase of their lives.

I became a therapist after many years working for public and private schools. I focused on special education and students with emotional and behavioral issues. I often work with families and individuals who have become stuck or have practiced habits that are negatively impacting their lives. I focus on a cognitive based approach to treat anxiety and depression. If you are stuck and need support with finding a new approach then therapy may be for you.

The single most important factor in helping children and adolescents heal after experiencing potentially traumatic events is having a supportive and responsive caregiver. This crucial piece of information applies to children and families who have experiences potentially traumatic events, or are struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or behavioral/relational difficulties. As a licensed psychologist, I have had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced a wide range of traumatic events.

Life is full of challenges which often can be overwhelming and stressful. You may be feeling anxious, depressed and/or confused. It takes courage and strength to reach out and allow yourself to be vulnerable and to share your inner most thoughts, feelings and experiences. I am here to offer support, guidance and encouragement as we explore together whatever you are facing in your life. I find that when we allow ourselves to be “In the state of possibility!” that the door to change and transformation is open. I am a trauma informed therapist with Holistic Healing CC and specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.

Feeling “stuck,” is often the reason for seeking therapy: feeling stuck in relationships or relational patterns, in grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and more. You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood or unseen. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, compassionate, and affirming space for individuals who are looking to create change or find a sense of peace in their lives.