Psychodynamic Therapists in Baltimore, MD
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, 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. Also, as a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. Art therapy can include a Jungian approach of drawing or painting dreams.
The most frequent feedback I receive from clients is that I am kind and caring. If you think I might be a good fit for your needs, call or email me to schedule a free consultation.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, 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. Also, as a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist, I offer both talk therapy and art therapy. Art therapy can include a Jungian approach of drawing or painting dreams.
The most frequent feedback I receive from clients is that I am kind and caring. If you think I might be a good fit for your needs, call or email me to schedule a free consultation.
Johanna brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health field to Balance Point Wellness, LLC. She helps children, adolescents, and adults achieve their personal goals through a delicate balance of acceptance and change.
Johanna brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health field to Balance Point Wellness, LLC. She helps children, adolescents, and adults achieve their personal goals through a delicate balance of acceptance and change.
Often times people consider therapy at a point where life feels overwhelming, and talking about emotions or challenges can feel extremely difficult. Choosing to seek support is a courageous act that reflects strength, and self-compassion. If you are a woman, or teen experiencing anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, life stressors, or the lingering effects of trauma, my practice provides experienced, compassionate support tailored to your needs.
Often times people consider therapy at a point where life feels overwhelming, and talking about emotions or challenges can feel extremely difficult. Choosing to seek support is a courageous act that reflects strength, and self-compassion. If you are a woman, or teen experiencing anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, life stressors, or the lingering effects of trauma, my practice provides experienced, compassionate support tailored to your needs.
If screaming in the walk-in isn’t cutting it anymore, it might be time to talk.
Access to mental health support can be especially challenging for people in the service and hospitality industries—long, inconsistent hours and limited benefits often make traditional therapy hard to reach. I’m here to meet you where you are, with flexible, compassionate care that fits your reality. You don’t have to carry it alone.
If screaming in the walk-in isn’t cutting it anymore, it might be time to talk.
Access to mental health support can be especially challenging for people in the service and hospitality industries—long, inconsistent hours and limited benefits often make traditional therapy hard to reach. I’m here to meet you where you are, with flexible, compassionate care that fits your reality. You don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating life’s challenges with a mix of humor, compassion, and honesty. My sessions are solution-focused and active, designed to help you make meaningful changes in your daily life while also creating space to explore the deeper emotions and experiences that shape who you are.
I love working with people who are growth-oriented and open to being challenged. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get to know yourself — how you got here and how to make real changes toward improvement through reflection and concrete skills instruction.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults navigating life’s challenges with a mix of humor, compassion, and honesty. My sessions are solution-focused and active, designed to help you make meaningful changes in your daily life while also creating space to explore the deeper emotions and experiences that shape who you are.
I love working with people who are growth-oriented and open to being challenged. As a therapist, my goal is to help you get to know yourself — how you got here and how to make real changes toward improvement through reflection and concrete skills instruction.
Welcome to a space where you can finally take a breath. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate the weight of it alone. Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, manage daily stress, or simply understand yourself better, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your story.
Welcome to a space where you can finally take a breath. Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate the weight of it alone. Whether you're seeking to heal from the past, manage daily stress, or simply understand yourself better, I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your story.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns of people pleasing and overthinking, I'm here to support you. I work folks who are anxious, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ to deepen self-understanding, build healthier boundaries, and to feel more confident in who you are.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, anxiety, family dynamics, autism or your identity, our work together is collaborative, direct and supportive. We’ll look at what may be shaping your patterns, while building skills to manage anxiety, self-criticism and and strengthen your ability to cope with challenges.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns of people pleasing and overthinking, I'm here to support you. I work folks who are anxious, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ to deepen self-understanding, build healthier boundaries, and to feel more confident in who you are.
Whether you’re navigating ADHD, anxiety, family dynamics, autism or your identity, our work together is collaborative, direct and supportive. We’ll look at what may be shaping your patterns, while building skills to manage anxiety, self-criticism and and strengthen your ability to cope with challenges.
We are all born with eyes, but learn how to see. Our self and worldview are shaped and molded by traumatic experiences, intimate relationships, and occurrences in the greater world around us. Our culture teaches us to conform for love and acceptance, to change our bodies and beliefs to fit the status quo, and to value working over living. Through the process of therapy, I will collaborate with you to uncover your wisest, most authentic Self and harness your strengths ultimately to learn how to navigate life’s ebbs and flows connected to your values, needs, and desires.
We are all born with eyes, but learn how to see. Our self and worldview are shaped and molded by traumatic experiences, intimate relationships, and occurrences in the greater world around us. Our culture teaches us to conform for love and acceptance, to change our bodies and beliefs to fit the status quo, and to value working over living. Through the process of therapy, I will collaborate with you to uncover your wisest, most authentic Self and harness your strengths ultimately to learn how to navigate life’s ebbs and flows connected to your values, needs, and desires.
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and religious trauma.
My approach is relational and intensive. I see therapy as a chance to connect with another human in a protected way that allows for greater openness and honesty. In the safety of the therapeutic relationship, I challenge my clients so we get beneath the surface to gain insight, find greater meaning, grounding, and deeper connection. I specialize in work with men, those experiencing divorce, life transitions, and relationship issues, and religious trauma.
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
The success my clients experience is a direct result of our strong and supportive working alliance where confidentiality is protected, and I am a facilitator. I help my clients find answers for themselves and support them in reaching their goals. Years of clinical hypnotherapy training, and the success my clients achieve in applying relaxation training at work and in their personal lives, has been truly gratifying. I enjoy teaching patients Clinical Hypnotherapy, and the vast benefits to my clients. It is a joy to watch clients overcome phobias, pain disorders, anxiety, and stop habits, regaining self-confidence and empowerment .
Emily L Krohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Utilizing a mix of therapeutic techniques such as somatic grounding, radical acceptance, and psychodynamic talk therapy, I meet my clients where they are, and support them along their journey.
My goal is to support individuals, parents, spouses, and siblings of people with special needs and diverse identities. I also love working with individuals exploring their sexuality, relationship with themselves, and overwhelmed parents about to lose their $%&.
Utilizing a mix of therapeutic techniques such as somatic grounding, radical acceptance, and psychodynamic talk therapy, I meet my clients where they are, and support them along their journey.
My goal is to support individuals, parents, spouses, and siblings of people with special needs and diverse identities. I also love working with individuals exploring their sexuality, relationship with themselves, and overwhelmed parents about to lose their $%&.
I draw from many different theories and modalities such as attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness practices (both of body and mind).
I am a Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 116 years. I work mainly with adults experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, trauma (including PTSD), psychosis, substance abuse, or more general life and relational stressors. I believe in a person-centered approach, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to work on identifying root causes of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and to develop an awareness into a healthier, more integrative sense of self and of the world.
I draw from many different theories and modalities such as attachment theory, psychodynamic theory, and mindfulness practices (both of body and mind).
I am a Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for over 116 years. I work mainly with adults experiencing anxiety and mood disorders, trauma (including PTSD), psychosis, substance abuse, or more general life and relational stressors. I believe in a person-centered approach, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to work on identifying root causes of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and to develop an awareness into a healthier, more integrative sense of self and of the world.
I'm a therapist, coach, and social worker with over 15 years of experience working with people individually and in relationships of all kinds. In sessions I center empathy and open communication to collaborate with clients and identify their goals for healing, coping, and growth. I believe therapy and coaching can help build and strengthen the relationship with oneself and others, increase confidence, and allow a person to experience more peace and joy in life.
I'm a therapist, coach, and social worker with over 15 years of experience working with people individually and in relationships of all kinds. In sessions I center empathy and open communication to collaborate with clients and identify their goals for healing, coping, and growth. I believe therapy and coaching can help build and strengthen the relationship with oneself and others, increase confidence, and allow a person to experience more peace and joy in life.
We all consider therapy for different reasons, but when we book the appointment and actually show up, it’s because we hold a bit of hope that therapy might help. Whether you're new to therapy or returning to deepen self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, or address specific symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, I provide space to explore these and other life experiences. If your experience is related to pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss, or OCD, I am specialized to provide support in those areas. I work with clients who are ready to take steps toward creating a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values.
We all consider therapy for different reasons, but when we book the appointment and actually show up, it’s because we hold a bit of hope that therapy might help. Whether you're new to therapy or returning to deepen self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, or address specific symptoms of a mental health diagnosis, I provide space to explore these and other life experiences. If your experience is related to pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss, or OCD, I am specialized to provide support in those areas. I work with clients who are ready to take steps toward creating a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values.
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you are on an unchosen or changing path and you're looking for a therapist to help navigate new territory.
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you are on an unchosen or changing path and you're looking for a therapist to help navigate new territory.
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology, Logotherapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients develop deeper insight into themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and build healthier patterns of thinking and relating.
My practice takes a holistic and integrative approach, recognizing the close connection between mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I support clients in exploring their thoughts, emotions, life experiences, and inner patterns in a way that fosters greater self-awareness and understanding. Through mindfulness-based practices, reflective journaling, and individualized support, clients are encouraged to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and direction in their lives.
My approach integrates Humanistic Psychology, Logotherapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients develop deeper insight into themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and build healthier patterns of thinking and relating.
My practice takes a holistic and integrative approach, recognizing the close connection between mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I support clients in exploring their thoughts, emotions, life experiences, and inner patterns in a way that fosters greater self-awareness and understanding. Through mindfulness-based practices, reflective journaling, and individualized support, clients are encouraged to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with a sense of meaning and direction in their lives.
I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I believe that therapy is an opportunity for deep and lasting transformation. I work with clients to build insight and skills that allow for fulfilling relationships, satisfying work, and deep joy in all aspects of life. I provide psychotherapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with folks who identify as neurodivergent, and frequently work with partners of neurodivergent folks who identify as neurotypical.
I have additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I believe that therapy is an opportunity for deep and lasting transformation. I work with clients to build insight and skills that allow for fulfilling relationships, satisfying work, and deep joy in all aspects of life. I provide psychotherapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, family and relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with folks who identify as neurodivergent, and frequently work with partners of neurodivergent folks who identify as neurotypical.
Since my time as a therapist, as well as solo single mother and solo private practice owner, I have observed that the remarkable moments and the difficult ones, (whether obvious or subtle), can cause us to go through life merely surviving or struggling. It is also common that life and soul work is just as challenging as the issues bringing you into therapy. That can make you feel alone and/ or lost or stuck! My role is to fill that gap.
With a peer-to-peer approach, exchanging stories and experiences, utilizing practical and applicable tools in real time, we give your mental health the attention you deserve.
Since my time as a therapist, as well as solo single mother and solo private practice owner, I have observed that the remarkable moments and the difficult ones, (whether obvious or subtle), can cause us to go through life merely surviving or struggling. It is also common that life and soul work is just as challenging as the issues bringing you into therapy. That can make you feel alone and/ or lost or stuck! My role is to fill that gap.
With a peer-to-peer approach, exchanging stories and experiences, utilizing practical and applicable tools in real time, we give your mental health the attention you deserve.
I use a client-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is able to support people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I specialize in grief counseling, including suicide bereavement. My strengths as a counselor allow me to support people going through existential crises, major life transitions, as well as those who want to explore their spirituality. I have been a holistic health practitioner for over 42+ years, so I bring my understanding of the integration of the body, mind, and spirit to my counseling practice. I offer Energy Psychology techniques, Reiki, and Flower Essence therapy as adjunctive therapies to my counseling clients.
I use a client-centered, psychodynamic therapeutic approach.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist who is able to support people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. I specialize in grief counseling, including suicide bereavement. My strengths as a counselor allow me to support people going through existential crises, major life transitions, as well as those who want to explore their spirituality. I have been a holistic health practitioner for over 42+ years, so I bring my understanding of the integration of the body, mind, and spirit to my counseling practice. I offer Energy Psychology techniques, Reiki, and Flower Essence therapy as adjunctive therapies to my counseling clients.
I also offer integrative therapy (EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, somatic) to support practical, lasting change.
My ideal clients are neurodivergent adolescents and adults seeking clarity after feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked. Many are high-masking or late-identified and have spent years compensating for ADHD, autism, or trauma, often leading to burnout. I specialize in structured, evidence-based diagnostic clarification to differentiate overlapping conditions and provide clear, affirming answers. From there, we develop individualized, practical treatment plans that support sustainable functioning and meaningful change.
I also offer integrative therapy (EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, somatic) to support practical, lasting change.
My ideal clients are neurodivergent adolescents and adults seeking clarity after feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked. Many are high-masking or late-identified and have spent years compensating for ADHD, autism, or trauma, often leading to burnout. I specialize in structured, evidence-based diagnostic clarification to differentiate overlapping conditions and provide clear, affirming answers. From there, we develop individualized, practical treatment plans that support sustainable functioning and meaningful change.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.