Female Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, like a constant storm is brewing within you? I understand how anxiety can take a toll on your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. But there is hope, and you don't have to face this battle alone. My mission is to provide a safe and compassionate space where individuals struggling with overwhelming emotions, self-doubt, and anxiety can find solace, support, and guidance. I believe that everyone deserves to experience a life of calm, confidence, and inner peace.

Melissa Powell is a License Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland. She has worked over 16+years in the child welfare and mental health field. She is a native of Baltimore, MD, and a graduate of Annapolis High School.

Often, we have the desire and motivation to change, but we don’t know how to get started. It can be helpful to have support that provides opportunities for exploration, creativity, and increased self-awareness along our journeys. That’s exactly where I come in. I’m a Black, queer, able-bodied ciswoman who is passionate about supporting you as you navigate your journey of self-exploration, growth, and discovery. I strive to create a warm and safe therapeutic environment that affirms and celebrates all of your identities. My approach to testing is rooted in empathy, connection, and collaboration. NOT offering therapy at this time.

Whether your challenge comes from a past or recent trauma, relationship or interpersonal issues, addictions, issues of loss and letting go, anxiety, depression or just general life-confusion, there are many tools to employ to recover and reset yourself. And doing it with a supportive partner can make all the difference. Therapy is a chance to get to know yourself on a more intimate level, to bring balance to the body, mind and daily habits, clarify values and goals and get you moving in a direction that brings light, joy and purpose back to living. It teaches you grounding, new perspectives and new coping skills.

Well done on starting your path to therapy! Beginning therapy can be hard to do and you have done a great job in getting started on that journey. I love working with people to find peace and to support your empowerment. I specialize in working with teens, emerging adults and adults who want to work on life traumas, big and small, and life transitions and the anxiety and depression that come along with them. If people-pleasing and overworking are problem areas for you, we can work together to find freedom with boundaries and rest. We will work together to identify your goals for you to live your most authentic and joy-filled life.

I am here for those of you feeling lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or unsure how to move forward. Maybe you're feeling anxious or depressed and you've lost touch with the part of you that felt joy or purpose in life. Maybe you experienced a traumatic event and need help processing this and moving forward. Or maybe you're experiencing some big life transitions and you don't feel emotionally prepared to handle them. These are all common human experiences that are worthy of confronting and working through to find peace and satisfaction.

My ideal client (individual, couple) wants to move past or resolve issues that cause them to feel disappointed and unhappy. They want to have relationships, including sexual experiences , in which they feel connected, intimate and alive.

If you are reading this, then you have already made the courageous decision to do something different. Step forward with me into a safe space where I will guide you through the journey of transforming your mind, freeing yourself from old patterns of behavior and standing in your own truth. I specialize in helping people who feel generally out of balance-emotionally, spiritually, mentally-as well as those feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. I offer an empathic welcoming space for personal exploration with an affinity for working with people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.

I work with young people and adults to identify problems, understand emotions, and improve our relationships with ourselves, our loved ones, and our world. I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is to create a space for you to rest, explore vulnerability, and develop tools for introspection. I strive to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where you can become the best version of yourself. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I see our work through a trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally-sensitive lens.

Each of us experiences life’s struggles or can get stuck in patterns that limit our emotional freedom and joy. I welcome the opportunity to act as a guide to support, create safe space, and provide objective feedback and gentle nudging out of the comfort zone that’s limiting your fullest potential. Through insight-oriented, psychodynamic, and cross-cultural lenses, my goal is to empower you to gain greater self-awareness, overcome challenges and enhance your quality of life. I utilize a holistic approach to help you process and feel your feelings while you remain open to self-reflection and the willingness to implement new changes.

Here everyone is valued; I provide a safe, nurturing and secure environment for exploration, for doing soul work. My desire is that the client realizes her potential for creating the life that she deeply desires. Whether she feels stuck in pain, is wresting with a problem, is committed to healing an addiction, or would like to shed shame and release guilt, she will find hope here.

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 dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for creating a safe and judgment-free space for individuals seeking support and healing. With a profound belief in the transformative power of therapy, I am committed to fostering environments where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Grounded in empathy and compassion, I am known for utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients navigate through personal struggles, relationships, and life transitions.

I believe that healing is a collaborative journey of connection, growth, and transformation, and that every individual has the innate ability to heal and grow to live a valued and meaningful life. I am passionate about creating a safe and compassionate space where you will feel seen and valued, partnering with you to foster a deeper connection with yourself and others. Together, we will celebrate both progress and the quest for greater well-being while honoring your unique path as you build strength and resilience to move from surviving to thriving.

What you are going through matters. Your pain is heavy and weighing you down. Life is not easy to navigate and we all need support from time to time. At first, I will help carry that weight with you while we process the source of your pain, increase your coping skills, confront those intrusive thoughts or all the above. Whatever your unique issue is, know that you have someone that genuinely cares to help you through it. For couples- we will work together to increase communication and conflict resolution skills. If you are both willing to seek therapy together, you have won half the battle already.

I believe that mental health is a journey and I hope to join you on that journey. My work is based in community wisdom, social justice, cultural humility, sex-positivity, and care and respect for all my client’s identities. I believe that therapy is a personal experience that can be supported by a mental health professional. I hope to be a part of that journey. I hold licensure in Maryland, Washington, DC and California.

Over the course of our life, we often need support in overcoming personal and/or professional challenges and addressing the roadblocks that prevent us from being successful and feeling fulfilled. Using a warm, genuine, and empathic approach, I aim to build trusting, collaborative relationships with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, experience emotional relief, and feel empowered to make profound change.

By 2026, Restoring Destiny Mental Health Services will be a leading provider of culturally competent, trauma informed and strengths based outpatient mental health services for women and adolescent girls (ages 16 and older) in Baltimore City. Our mission is to provide individuals and families in Baltimore City with the evidence based mental health services that will equip them with the skills needed to improve their quality of life. These services include intake assessments and therapy sessions with individuals. At this time, all of our services are virtual.

Waitlist Only - Hey there! Looking for therapy is a big step - I'm glad you found me! I want to help you feel better and regain a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. Whether you're going through a transition in life, feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or depression, feeling self-doubt, or just feeling like you need someone to talk to, I'm here. I'll provide you with support, teach you skills, and challenge you in a compassionate way so you can truly grow. You've got a lot going for you, and we'll use your strengths to help you through therapy.