Career Counseling Therapists in Baltimore, MD
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Compassionate support for sensitive souls
Do you feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill—only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I provide tools tailored to your unique challenges. Like a well-fitting shoe, therapy should support your stride—not hinder you. Together, we’ll build a personalized toolbox—so you can move forward with less struggle and more clarity.
I specialize in:
. Chronic medical conditions
• Anxiety and depression (integrative approaches)
• Support for highly sensitive people
. Parent coaching
Compassionate support for sensitive souls
Do you feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill—only to start over again and again? You don’t have to do it alone. I provide tools tailored to your unique challenges. Like a well-fitting shoe, therapy should support your stride—not hinder you. Together, we’ll build a personalized toolbox—so you can move forward with less struggle and more clarity.
I specialize in:
. Chronic medical conditions
• Anxiety and depression (integrative approaches)
• Support for highly sensitive people
. Parent coaching
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
The goal of therapy isn’t to ‘feel better’, although that should be one of the outcomes. The suffering we experience is rarely a malfunctioning of the brain- it is usually in response to real challenges and is an important way to prepare ourselves for a developmental leap. When we are suffering, our brains release hormones that promote ‘neuroplasticity’, our minds begin to reexamine outdated narratives, and our relationships are challenged with the need for deeper vulnerability and more skillful communication.
You're here because something feels stuck for you. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or there’s a deeper part of you that wants to be understood. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll untangle long-held patterns, strengthen self-trust, and help you live in a way that feels more aligned, empowered, authentic, and whole.
You're here because something feels stuck for you. Maybe old patterns keep showing up, or there’s a deeper part of you that wants to be understood. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s beneath the surface. Together, we’ll untangle long-held patterns, strengthen self-trust, and help you live in a way that feels more aligned, empowered, authentic, and whole.
Effective 11/3/25 - I have immediate openings and I am in-network with several insurance companies. Life can be overwhelming, and whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or impulse control issues, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’ve been working in the field since 1999, helping individuals develop the tools they need to manage challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with teens (16+), adults, and older adults, addressing a range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, emotional struggles, obsessive thoughts, anger management, and relationship issues.
Effective 11/3/25 - I have immediate openings and I am in-network with several insurance companies. Life can be overwhelming, and whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, or impulse control issues, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’ve been working in the field since 1999, helping individuals develop the tools they need to manage challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. I work with teens (16+), adults, and older adults, addressing a range of concerns including self-esteem, grief, emotional struggles, obsessive thoughts, anger management, and relationship issues.
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, yet you’re all alone in it? Maybe there’s a relentless hum of anxiety, a low-key feeling of loneliness that never really lets up even if you have people around. You’ve tried talking things through, but it’s like putting a Band-Aid on something that needs stitches. I’m here to help you dig way beneath the surface, past the quick fixes, and figure out what’s really fueling all that angst. With a deep assessment background, we’ll get at those hidden layers. Then we can rewire an overactive nervous system that has your own thoughts treating your brain like it’s part of a firing squad.
My approach combines extensive and eclectic clinical training with psychoanalytic methods grounded in real-world application. Beyond immediate symptom relief, we'll look to underlying patterns and unconscious dynamics that influence your experience. We'll create a space where you can express what you're thinking and feeling without judgment. Together, we'll examine not just what challenges you, but why certain patterns persist and how they connect to your relationships, history, and sense of self. This work appeals to people seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
My approach combines extensive and eclectic clinical training with psychoanalytic methods grounded in real-world application. Beyond immediate symptom relief, we'll look to underlying patterns and unconscious dynamics that influence your experience. We'll create a space where you can express what you're thinking and feeling without judgment. Together, we'll examine not just what challenges you, but why certain patterns persist and how they connect to your relationships, history, and sense of self. This work appeals to people seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than quick fixes.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship or other struggles. As my client, you can expect to be listened to, supported, and advocated for. I will work with you to make positive changes that reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and art therapy Ph.D. candidate, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic-humanistic.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship or other struggles. As my client, you can expect to be listened to, supported, and advocated for. I will work with you to make positive changes that reduce symptoms and improve overall well-being. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and art therapy Ph.D. candidate, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic-humanistic.
I have been licensed since 2003 and am a proactive, goal-oriented therapist. I find a grouping of different approaches works best for my clients. I always keep an eye on progressing through the plan we have developed. Many clients respond positively to cognitive behavioral therapy. I find this and components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to be helpful for many.
I have been licensed since 2003 and am a proactive, goal-oriented therapist. I find a grouping of different approaches works best for my clients. I always keep an eye on progressing through the plan we have developed. Many clients respond positively to cognitive behavioral therapy. I find this and components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to be helpful for many.
Abbey Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like you're living according to someone else's script? Maybe you're exhausted from meeting expectations—from family, culture or society—that don't align with who you really are or want to be. Perhaps you're struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the unsettling feeling that you've lost touch with your own needs and desires (or never learned you were allowed to have them). If you're feeling stuck between honoring others and honoring yourself, keep reading.
Do you feel like you're living according to someone else's script? Maybe you're exhausted from meeting expectations—from family, culture or society—that don't align with who you really are or want to be. Perhaps you're struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the unsettling feeling that you've lost touch with your own needs and desires (or never learned you were allowed to have them). If you're feeling stuck between honoring others and honoring yourself, keep reading.
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.
Are you a young intuitive woman struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious, tired, or frustrated? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Do you feel like your full potential is unreachable? Be still. Breathe. Seek deep within, because you have the power to change things. Are you ready to transform your life by feeling confident and satisfied in yourself and your relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? It's time to ignite your magic and blessings! Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance. All of you is welcome.
Are you a young intuitive woman struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious, tired, or frustrated? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Do you feel like your full potential is unreachable? Be still. Breathe. Seek deep within, because you have the power to change things. Are you ready to transform your life by feeling confident and satisfied in yourself and your relationships? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? It's time to ignite your magic and blessings! Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance. All of you is welcome.
As a human first and counselor second, I know all too well the struggle of being a high-achieving, career-driven, exhausted, and burnt out professional.
You're accomplished, driven, intelligent, and responsible. People around you know and respect the work you do, and lean on you for support and guidance. You’re recognized for your accomplishments, and pride yourself on your passion for the work. And yet, despite all your success, you also experience fear, disconnection, burnout, and sometimes trauma responses. It's all starting to feel like too much. You might be trying to escape the nagging feeling of dread, overwhelm, or sadness through using substances, overworking, or zoning out as soon as you get home. This isn't who you want to be, and you're ready for things to change.
As a human first and counselor second, I know all too well the struggle of being a high-achieving, career-driven, exhausted, and burnt out professional.
You're accomplished, driven, intelligent, and responsible. People around you know and respect the work you do, and lean on you for support and guidance. You’re recognized for your accomplishments, and pride yourself on your passion for the work. And yet, despite all your success, you also experience fear, disconnection, burnout, and sometimes trauma responses. It's all starting to feel like too much. You might be trying to escape the nagging feeling of dread, overwhelm, or sadness through using substances, overworking, or zoning out as soon as you get home. This isn't who you want to be, and you're ready for things to change.
Darby Associates is a psychotherapeutic organization that provides counseling services to adults, teens, and families from all walks of life. We are conveniently located in Northeast Baltimore City. Some services and insurances may require a longer wait due to staffing and credentialing.
Darby Associates is a psychotherapeutic organization that provides counseling services to adults, teens, and families from all walks of life. We are conveniently located in Northeast Baltimore City. Some services and insurances may require a longer wait due to staffing and credentialing.
Hi there, I'm glad you're here! Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve to be met with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care.
I approach therapy as a human centered and collaborative process, not a one-size-fit's all. I value everyone's unique identities and backgrounds, and attempt to introduce tools and approaches that best align with who you are and where you're at in life.
I believe that you have the ability to feel better and achieve your goals, and my role is to be your educated guide throughout the entire journey.
Developing our therapeutic relationship is my first priority in treatment!
Hi there, I'm glad you're here! Reaching out for support takes courage, and you deserve to be met with warmth, curiosity, and genuine care.
I approach therapy as a human centered and collaborative process, not a one-size-fit's all. I value everyone's unique identities and backgrounds, and attempt to introduce tools and approaches that best align with who you are and where you're at in life.
I believe that you have the ability to feel better and achieve your goals, and my role is to be your educated guide throughout the entire journey.
Developing our therapeutic relationship is my first priority in treatment!
Its time for your life to change. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Maybe it's anger and communication issues! Come with me on a journey to dive into these challenges and find resolve. My name is Ray Smith, a travel multi-licensed Clinical Social Worker also recognized by the National Association of Social Workers as a Qualified Clinical Social Worker. Since I was a child, I've always had compassion for others around me. Naturally, this has driven me to the helping profession, where I strive to help individuals live through their struggles, seeking to experience life to their fullest potential. So let's work together!
Its time for your life to change. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Maybe it's anger and communication issues! Come with me on a journey to dive into these challenges and find resolve. My name is Ray Smith, a travel multi-licensed Clinical Social Worker also recognized by the National Association of Social Workers as a Qualified Clinical Social Worker. Since I was a child, I've always had compassion for others around me. Naturally, this has driven me to the helping profession, where I strive to help individuals live through their struggles, seeking to experience life to their fullest potential. So let's work together!
I view the therapeutic relationship as a site of healing, growth, and change. Taking a collaborative approach, I create a warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore aspects of your life that are calling to your attention. We'll work to identify places you’re feeling stuck, draw connections between past and present, and unearth the wisdom and healing potential within you. Along the way, we'll consider the stories you carry, your somatic experience, and whatever arises for you in the moment, all in service of coming into deeper relationship with yourself.
I view the therapeutic relationship as a site of healing, growth, and change. Taking a collaborative approach, I create a warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where we can explore aspects of your life that are calling to your attention. We'll work to identify places you’re feeling stuck, draw connections between past and present, and unearth the wisdom and healing potential within you. Along the way, we'll consider the stories you carry, your somatic experience, and whatever arises for you in the moment, all in service of coming into deeper relationship with yourself.
Philosophy is often seen as a dry, esoteric academic field with no connection to everyday life and its problems. This is simply untrue. For millennia, philosophers have asked and given meaningful answers to the deepest, most enduring questions of all: Who are we? What is our purpose? What are truth, freedom, justice, beauty? What is the good life? What is real? What is 'nature' and our relationship to it? In short, philosophers think about what we take for granted when we think about anything else. Together, we will strive to awaken your own philosopher within and, in the words of Nietzsche, help you to become who you are.
Philosophy is often seen as a dry, esoteric academic field with no connection to everyday life and its problems. This is simply untrue. For millennia, philosophers have asked and given meaningful answers to the deepest, most enduring questions of all: Who are we? What is our purpose? What are truth, freedom, justice, beauty? What is the good life? What is real? What is 'nature' and our relationship to it? In short, philosophers think about what we take for granted when we think about anything else. Together, we will strive to awaken your own philosopher within and, in the words of Nietzsche, help you to become who you are.
I help individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to regain a sense of grounding and clarity in their lives through the use of person-centered psychotherapy and Art therapy. My clients may utilize talk therapy and/or non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing childhood trauma (medical and otherwise), chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.
I help individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, frustration, loss, fear, confusion, etc. to regain a sense of grounding and clarity in their lives through the use of person-centered psychotherapy and Art therapy. My clients may utilize talk therapy and/or non-threatening art materials and age appropriate directives to aid in the their therapeutic process. I have extensive experience with clients who have experienced or are currently experiencing childhood trauma (medical and otherwise), chronic illness, loss of a family member, mental illness, and generalized anxiety.
¡Bienvenidos! I am a bilingual Latina therapist passionate about giving back to the community. I specialize in bilingual/bicultural therapy for Hispanic/Latinx/e identifying populations, particularly youth, young adults, and families. How can I help? If you are an immigrant or a child of immigrants, familial and cultural expectations may conflict with your own sense of self. You might feel pressured to fulfill a certain role, may be stuck in unsatisfactory relationship dynamics, or feel like the past is present due to traumatic events. If you are ready to improve your mental health & overall quality of life, psychotherapy can help!
¡Bienvenidos! I am a bilingual Latina therapist passionate about giving back to the community. I specialize in bilingual/bicultural therapy for Hispanic/Latinx/e identifying populations, particularly youth, young adults, and families. How can I help? If you are an immigrant or a child of immigrants, familial and cultural expectations may conflict with your own sense of self. You might feel pressured to fulfill a certain role, may be stuck in unsatisfactory relationship dynamics, or feel like the past is present due to traumatic events. If you are ready to improve your mental health & overall quality of life, psychotherapy can help!
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