Psychodynamic Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Therapy provides a wonderful and unique space to learn, grow, and heal. As a therapist, I tailor my practice and treatment approach to each individual client and family, and work to meet my clients where they are. I believe that providing a safe and welcoming space for my clients is essential to the therapeutic process, and promotes emotional growth and change. As a therapist, I value meaningful relationships and work to provide my clients with a client-therapist relationship built off trust and safety. I do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, national origin, etc.

I am a licensed psychologist in Baltimore with extensive experience providing psychotherapy to people from diverse backgrounds. My goal is to help alleviate emotional pain, achieve healthy relationships, and maximize personal growth through a therapeutic partnership that emphasizes courage and commitment. Your needs are the centerpiece of therapy, and our relationship will provide you with the comfort to address them. Based on your particular thinking style and personality, I utilize psychodynamic , cognitive-behavioral, and existential modalities.

Life is a journey. Sometimes you can travel alone, but there are times in everyone’s life when they could use someone to walk with them and help them reach their goals. I believe everyone is doing the best they can at all times, sometimes that means checking off all of the things on the to-do list, and other times, that means stumbling out of bed. I enjoy assisting people in living their most authentic life; to help figure out what went so right that they were able to check off all those items, or to help identify the barriers to getting out of bed and getting on that journey.

Only Available on Mondays. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in metropolitan Baltimore/ DC with over 25 years of mental health experience in New York and Maryland, respectively. I am 53 years old and have been happily married to my wife for over 25 years. I specialize and have had experience in couples/family therapy, trauma, grief, depression, end of life, and anxiety. I have worked in community mental health clinics in New York and correctional facilities in Maryland. I also have experience as a full-time professor of psychology and served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard.

Hi! I'm a trauma-informed therapist who specializes in relationship problems. You might think that means our intimate relationships (partners, friends, family, coworkers, etc)... but I tend to first focus on the relationship that we have, or don't have, with ourselves; Imposter syndrome, gratitude shaming, self-doubt, poor self-image, and essentially: complete lack of self worth. These are the most common barriers to authentic relationships with others.

Through our dialogue, I work to bring to consciousness the fears, conflicts and inhibitions that prevent you from living a fully realized life. In this way, I hope to help you draw on your own inner wisdom in order to create positive change. The following quotation by Rainer Maria Rilke resonates with my perspective on change: "Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love."

I offer individual therapy to adults. I have many years of experience working with survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect. Other areas of clinical interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, difficult family systems, vicarious trauma, professional burnout, exploration of gender identity, and issues surrounding pregnancy (infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, etc.)

Life is full of struggles that we all face in our own way. In therapy, we can work together to understand & explore the challenges you face in your everyday life. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work to understand you in a deeper, more complete way. Together we can face your troubling thoughts, feelings, & behaviors. As a psychodynamically trained therapist, I will help you navigate your past experiences, thoughts, and emotions, in order for you to gain insight and address your current every day struggles. By recognizing patterns that continue to get in the way, we will open the door to new possibilities.

I personally believe therapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. The hardest part can be making the first call to get help. It’s time to put YOU first and start living a more mindful and connected life. I am an individual and family therapist who works with children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults.

On the road to your best and brightest self, it is expected you will take some new turns. I am here to assist you on your journey. Maybe you need help listening to your internal compass and clarifying your direction...or maybe I can help you clear obstacles from your path. Whatever it is, a new adventure awaits. Let's go! I especially enjoy working with clients who are self-reflective, who want to deepen their understanding of themselves, and who are actively seeking more satisfying lives.

I understand, life gets hard. There are so many factors that are out of our control and that can be overwhelming at times. It can be frustrating navigating through life's challenges. Well, you don't have to venture them alone, I am here to assist you. I'll provide you with the necessary tools to overcome difficult challenges and reach unique goals. My goal is to be a holistic guide, aiding and empowering you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. We'll work collaboratively in exploring unconscious patterns, strengthening your connection to self and others, setting boundaries, and overcoming emotional difficulties.

Currently accepting patients for Telehealth. I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples across the lifespan. I have worked in multiple settings with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, BPD, PTSD, ADHD, autism, psychosis, addiction, and non-suicidal self-injury. I have the privilege of serving in the mental health field for just over 8 years. As a parent and active member in the autism community, my passion is working with individuals and families on the spectrum.

----NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. WILL UPDATE WHEN AVAILABLE.----- Maybe you are suffering, but are not sure why or have trouble speaking about it. Perhaps you've noticed that you keep repeating the same patterns, but are not certain how. I have worked for over eight years with people suffering from a range of symptoms, those who have suffered with trauma and loss, and those dealing with problems in loving and/or working. I enjoy working with those who identify as LGBT+, queer or kinky, with racial, ethnic, and religious minority individuals, and those from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

I am here to help you connect with your inner strengths and to know your own deepest wisdom. We all have an incredible capacity to heal and to meet whatever challenges show up in our lives. I bring deep compassion and skills from two and a half decades of helping clients with everything from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, acute trauma/PTSD, past abuse, dissociation, and OCD to marital/relationship problems, family issues, failure-to-launch, and intimacy issues. Together, we will partner to help you move forward into the life you are meant to be living.

I am a therapist specializing in working with clients who are motivated to understand themselves on a deeper level. I am here to support you & uplift you in a compassionate & non-judgmental way. I support clients through active listening, helping to navigate difficult & uncomfortable situations/feelings, & always focusing on strengths. I believe that attachment is the basis for all strong and loving relationships and that processing past trauma, focusing on positive communication skills & learning new ways of thinking can help you be the person you strive to be, for yourself & your loved ones.

Feeling your life and relationships are out of control? Feeling lost with no direction? Your destiny so vague, feeling it is out of reach? The metaphor of your life is like being on a bus. Do you want to be the driver or the passenger? As a passenger you have no control.. As the driver you control where the bus is going. Being in control you decide your destiny. The ultimate question is who is driving your bus?

I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful outcome, whether healing from trauma or loss or working on issues of depression, anxiety, bereavement, or family conflict. My aim is to help people become their authentic selves, improve problem solving abilities, and achieve their goals. My approach is individualized, informed by one's particular needs and strengths. I integrate techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies, mindfulness training, and psychodynamic therapy.

Update: As of 12/1/21 Referrals are being taken by my colleagues Grace Brown LMSW and Sky Koch LMSW. Please follow the link to my website for their contact information. I have been practicing in the Baltimore area for more than thirty years and have extensive training and experience providing psychotherapy for children as young as two years of age through adulthood. Additionally, I am a Board Approved Supervisor and offer clinical supervision to other psychotherapists.

Taking the first step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and sharing painful feelings and experiences is an act of great trust. I help my clients become aware of patterns and dynamics in relationships, life choices, and sense of self, along with the emotions and beliefs that underlie them, so they can choose new paths that more closely match their values. I offer an accepting, warm, and honest therapeutic relationship, through which you may gain a sense of confidence, self-compassion, and growth that helps you feel more comfortable and capable in your life.