Female Therapists in Baltimore, MD

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Elaina McWilliams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Online Only
Are you struggling with shaking old habits, to manage strong emotions, to make sense of past experiences, or with relationship conflicts? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? I will work with you to manage the challenges you are facing so that you can re-focus on what is important to you and the strengths you bring to the world.
Are you struggling with shaking old habits, to manage strong emotions, to make sense of past experiences, or with relationship conflicts? Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? I will work with you to manage the challenges you are facing so that you can re-focus on what is important to you and the strengths you bring to the world.
(410) 376-8178 View (410) 376-8178
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Jennifer Nunez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Baltimore, MD 21229
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Claire Abernathy, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Baltimore, MD 21209
Hello, I am J. Claire Abernathy. I have focused on supporting people dealing with a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression , family relationships, grief and loss, trauma, and adjustment. I also have experience treating substance use disorders and supporting persons in recovery. I work with the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome desisters, detransitioners, and those families with children questioning sex and gender identity, that want a risk averse approach to care.
Hello, I am J. Claire Abernathy. I have focused on supporting people dealing with a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression , family relationships, grief and loss, trauma, and adjustment. I also have experience treating substance use disorders and supporting persons in recovery. I work with the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome desisters, detransitioners, and those families with children questioning sex and gender identity, that want a risk averse approach to care.
(410) 457-3234 View (410) 457-3234
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Darby Associates LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Baltimore, MD 21239
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.
(443) 692-8697 View (443) 692-8697
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Genie Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Baltimore, MD 21210
Therapy is an opportunity for an individual, a couple or a family to learn about themselves in ways that are ultimately strengthening. It can be hard to be hopeful when you are in crisis, feeling helpless, confused, and in pain. I think these periods of struggle can be useful in identifying how you think, behave, and relate to yourself and others in ways that may be ineffectual. While there are mental health situations that require medical intervention, I believe it is also possible through therapy to develop the self-awareness and skills necessary to feel better, and stay well.
Therapy is an opportunity for an individual, a couple or a family to learn about themselves in ways that are ultimately strengthening. It can be hard to be hopeful when you are in crisis, feeling helpless, confused, and in pain. I think these periods of struggle can be useful in identifying how you think, behave, and relate to yourself and others in ways that may be ineffectual. While there are mental health situations that require medical intervention, I believe it is also possible through therapy to develop the self-awareness and skills necessary to feel better, and stay well.
(410) 449-4295 View (410) 449-4295
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Carolyn M. Karoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CEDS-C
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in their struggles with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or major life changes. They want more than just relief from symptoms, they’re seeking a fulfilling relationship with themselves and a meaningful engagement with their life. Their goal is to regain control, build resilience, and live with greater confidence and authenticity.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in their struggles with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or major life changes. They want more than just relief from symptoms, they’re seeking a fulfilling relationship with themselves and a meaningful engagement with their life. Their goal is to regain control, build resilience, and live with greater confidence and authenticity.
(443) 550-8678 View (443) 550-8678
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Theresa Harris
Counselor, M Ed, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At IFLP, we see counseling as a collaborative process.Therapist and client work together to understand patterns from their past and present so that the client can overcome obstacles and successfully move forward into their future. We promise to treat you with respect, compassion and genuine concern. Our practice's target populations are: children, youth, adults & their families. We believe in an empathetic, non judgmental approach to helping clients understand their behaviors. We use various treatment modalities tailored to meet each client's individual needs. We provide a safe, confidential environment whereby clients can openly share their thoughts and feelings.
At IFLP, we see counseling as a collaborative process.Therapist and client work together to understand patterns from their past and present so that the client can overcome obstacles and successfully move forward into their future. We promise to treat you with respect, compassion and genuine concern. Our practice's target populations are: children, youth, adults & their families. We believe in an empathetic, non judgmental approach to helping clients understand their behaviors. We use various treatment modalities tailored to meet each client's individual needs. We provide a safe, confidential environment whereby clients can openly share their thoughts and feelings.
(410) 941-3825 View (410) 941-3825
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Dara Gervais
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPAT, LCPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.
NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY. Therapeutic art making, facilitated by a licensed art therapist (me!), can help you to explore feelings, resolve conflicts, work through difficult behaviors and addictions, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase self-esteem. Art therapy is a treatment of choice for individuals who have experienced trauma. I am a licensed art therapist and counselor, as well as a sand tray therapist, who works with adolescents and adults who are experiencing the effects of trauma and many other emotional difficulties. In addition, I am now incorporating EMDR into my practice.
(410) 734-3707 View (410) 734-3707
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Peejo Sehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MAT, MEd, FMC-HWC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You are brave, curious and brilliant but feel like you are an imposter and never good enough. You have tried people pleasing and a relentless pursuit of self-improvement strategies but can’t shake off the feeling of not being worthy. You long for true belonging, confidence and to live your most authentic expression by releasing old patterns that no longer serve you. You are not alone. I believe that we all have inherent within us expansive wisdom, and capacity to thrive. We can't always access our truest Self because of systems of oppression, trauma, and habitual patterns that keep us disengaged from our true nature.
You are brave, curious and brilliant but feel like you are an imposter and never good enough. You have tried people pleasing and a relentless pursuit of self-improvement strategies but can’t shake off the feeling of not being worthy. You long for true belonging, confidence and to live your most authentic expression by releasing old patterns that no longer serve you. You are not alone. I believe that we all have inherent within us expansive wisdom, and capacity to thrive. We can't always access our truest Self because of systems of oppression, trauma, and habitual patterns that keep us disengaged from our true nature.
(443) 971-7528 View (443) 971-7528
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Christina Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
Many of us struggle with responding in over-learned, automatic ways to the challenges we face, even when the ways we automatically respond are ultimately self-defeating, if not downright self-destructive. Are you feeling stuck? Do you keep doing the same thing, even though you “know” better? Do you keep finding yourself in similarly disappointing relationships? I believe in every person’s capacity to achieve wellness and meaning, no matter how dark things seem in this moment. If you're seeking a deeply caring, sensitive, and validating relationship with a therapist who is willing to challenge you to be your best self, let's chat!
Many of us struggle with responding in over-learned, automatic ways to the challenges we face, even when the ways we automatically respond are ultimately self-defeating, if not downright self-destructive. Are you feeling stuck? Do you keep doing the same thing, even though you “know” better? Do you keep finding yourself in similarly disappointing relationships? I believe in every person’s capacity to achieve wellness and meaning, no matter how dark things seem in this moment. If you're seeking a deeply caring, sensitive, and validating relationship with a therapist who is willing to challenge you to be your best self, let's chat!
(443) 238-0549 View (443) 238-0549
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Lauren Chin
Counselor, MS, LGPC, NCC
5 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
Do you often find yourself feeling stuck, unable to move forward in life? Anxiety and depression can make it feel impossible to achieve your goals. Therapy can help make the impossible feel possible! I help those experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions make sense of the chaos and identify a path forward. If you are tired of the same stuck feeling and ready to make meaningful change, therapy may be right for you.
Do you often find yourself feeling stuck, unable to move forward in life? Anxiety and depression can make it feel impossible to achieve your goals. Therapy can help make the impossible feel possible! I help those experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life transitions make sense of the chaos and identify a path forward. If you are tired of the same stuck feeling and ready to make meaningful change, therapy may be right for you.
(443) 940-5538 View (443) 940-5538
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Sarah Webber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am here to create a safe and trusting environment that allows clients to unload their thoughts and emotions. Empowering them in a genuine, straightforward, and relaxed atmosphere to step into the brave space where they are able to find their truth, speak it, and live it. My integrative approach is tailored to each client. During this process the client learns how to accept where they are in this moment. Then identifying and making changes to get to where they want to be. This allows them to free themselves from the persistent negative thoughts and societal pressures holding them back from living the life they have always wanted.
I am here to create a safe and trusting environment that allows clients to unload their thoughts and emotions. Empowering them in a genuine, straightforward, and relaxed atmosphere to step into the brave space where they are able to find their truth, speak it, and live it. My integrative approach is tailored to each client. During this process the client learns how to accept where they are in this moment. Then identifying and making changes to get to where they want to be. This allows them to free themselves from the persistent negative thoughts and societal pressures holding them back from living the life they have always wanted.
(240) 213-9338 View (240) 213-9338
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Vibrant Feeding Therapy, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, BCBA-D
Baltimore, MD 21224
Feeding is often times taken for granted. It is something many children acquire and maintain naturally; however, this is not the case for everyone. Children with feeding disorders may eat extremely limited diets, need supplemental nutrition through feeding tubes or specialized formulas, require table foods to be blended or manipulated to a lower texture, and/or depend upon others to feed them. Though feeding disorders can be multifaceted, including having medical, nutritional, and oral-motor components, psychsocial or behavioral difficulties are also at the forefront of many feeding challenges.
Feeding is often times taken for granted. It is something many children acquire and maintain naturally; however, this is not the case for everyone. Children with feeding disorders may eat extremely limited diets, need supplemental nutrition through feeding tubes or specialized formulas, require table foods to be blended or manipulated to a lower texture, and/or depend upon others to feed them. Though feeding disorders can be multifaceted, including having medical, nutritional, and oral-motor components, psychsocial or behavioral difficulties are also at the forefront of many feeding challenges.
(410) 324-6425 View (410) 324-6425
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Briana Rahming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Baltimore, MD 21202
My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.
My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.
(443) 450-9874 View (443) 450-9874
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Juliana Mayhew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I strive to create a warm, affirming, and authentic therapeutic space where we can safely explore and gain insight into challenges and patterns. Therapy is collaborative, with the understanding that each individual is the expert in their own life.​ My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and eclectic, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relational techniques tailored to each client. My ultimate goal is to create space for insight, self-compassion, growth, and a little humor.
I strive to create a warm, affirming, and authentic therapeutic space where we can safely explore and gain insight into challenges and patterns. Therapy is collaborative, with the understanding that each individual is the expert in their own life.​ My approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and eclectic, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and relational techniques tailored to each client. My ultimate goal is to create space for insight, self-compassion, growth, and a little humor.
(443) 733-6977 View (443) 733-6977
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Prav Palavarapu
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Raise your hand if you grew up hearing: “We don’t do that in this family/culture,” “Mental health issues are just laziness,” or “You are fine, stop being dramatic.” I can assure that your feelings are valid! My name is Prav and I am so proud of you for taking the first step towards recovery and living your best life. It takes an immense amount of courage to admit to needing help and I thank you for taking time to take care of yourself! I believe that all achievements, no matter the size, deserve to be celebrated. I tend to use a more casual tone and love incorporating humor into my work, and can become serious when appropriate.
Raise your hand if you grew up hearing: “We don’t do that in this family/culture,” “Mental health issues are just laziness,” or “You are fine, stop being dramatic.” I can assure that your feelings are valid! My name is Prav and I am so proud of you for taking the first step towards recovery and living your best life. It takes an immense amount of courage to admit to needing help and I thank you for taking time to take care of yourself! I believe that all achievements, no matter the size, deserve to be celebrated. I tend to use a more casual tone and love incorporating humor into my work, and can become serious when appropriate.
(443) 373-5443 View (443) 373-5443
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Cheryl Caplan-Zalis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCADC
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21208
I am a licensed, clinical social worker with an abundance of experience in working with various challenges one may face across a lifespan but a particular interest in working with adolescents and women. When working with teens, whether for addictions, adjustment problems or to ease transitioning from high school or college, family dynamics are considered and provide a valuable platform for successful intervention. Cognitive/behavioral or psychodynamic approaches are used to provide a successful outcome.
I am a licensed, clinical social worker with an abundance of experience in working with various challenges one may face across a lifespan but a particular interest in working with adolescents and women. When working with teens, whether for addictions, adjustment problems or to ease transitioning from high school or college, family dynamics are considered and provide a valuable platform for successful intervention. Cognitive/behavioral or psychodynamic approaches are used to provide a successful outcome.
(410) 635-1501 View (410) 635-1501
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Kimberly Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting New Clients! Licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland, Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada, South Carolina, North Carolina, Vermont and Florida. Decades of practice have me well-poised to support you in releasing the struggles of an eating disorder, finding healing in parenting, embracing an ADHD or Autism spectrum diagnosis, and grieving having lived years without proper diagnosis. I can compassionately and powerfully hold space for you to redefine your relationship to substance use, depression and anxiety.
Now Accepting New Clients! Licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland, Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Nevada, South Carolina, North Carolina, Vermont and Florida. Decades of practice have me well-poised to support you in releasing the struggles of an eating disorder, finding healing in parenting, embracing an ADHD or Autism spectrum diagnosis, and grieving having lived years without proper diagnosis. I can compassionately and powerfully hold space for you to redefine your relationship to substance use, depression and anxiety.
(410) 883-7816 View (410) 883-7816
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Ruth Bowler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Online Only
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in helping adults of all ages navigate mood disorders, thought disorders, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I aim to create safe, non-judgmental, empathic spaces where clients can explore their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in helping adults of all ages navigate mood disorders, thought disorders, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I aim to create safe, non-judgmental, empathic spaces where clients can explore their emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop healthier ways of thinking and coping.
(443) 448-8389 View (443) 448-8389
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Liz Tannenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Whether you're in the midst of a crisis or just need to scratch that itch that you just have not been fully yourself, whether this is your first stab at facing an issue or you've been down this road before, whether you feel like you have not had a minute to think your own thoughts or feel like you've been stuck in your head for days on end, therapy can help. We are not built to go it alone .
Whether you're in the midst of a crisis or just need to scratch that itch that you just have not been fully yourself, whether this is your first stab at facing an issue or you've been down this road before, whether you feel like you have not had a minute to think your own thoughts or feel like you've been stuck in your head for days on end, therapy can help. We are not built to go it alone .
(646) 845-9617 View (646) 845-9617

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.