Therapists in Baltimore, MD

Clients that work best with me include people who are overweight or obese and want to lose weight, people who are neurodiverse in need of executive functioning coaching or navigating the neurotypical world, people who have relationship difficulties, people with mood disorders who need help to stay on track, people who have small businesses and need consulting help in their startup phase, and people who need help solving problems and getting through a tough phase of their lives.

----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.

Has it started to feel more like you are surviving life instead of living life? When stressors come from so many different directions, your life can start to resemble something you want to retreat from, not something you relish. It’s not surprising that you don’t feel like yourself, or maybe even like yourself, anymore. No wonder you spend more time in your head – your brain is probably desperately trying to find a way out of all this, a solution. Let me help. I show clients how they got here, as well as how to navigate a path out. Here, you can be honest about all the stickiest, raw parts of life and still feel valued.

Sometimes it feels like we are not making progress toward our life objectives, or sometimes like the coping skills that once worked are no longer working. Maybe you are experiencing challenges with self-esteem which are getting in the way of positive change. Maybe you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or difficulty adjusting to a transition in your life. I will provide a safe, affirming place, free of judgment or criticism, where together we can help you connect with your thoughts, feelings, and behavior in relation to yourself and others.

Catherine Drennan, LCSW-C Catherine Drennan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who has been practicing since 1980. She has an MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and Community Development. Catherine believes that a strong working relationship with the client and the use of behavioral modalities, blended carefully with psychotherapy, will affect significant changes in the client, who is personally invested in their therapy and has the personal insight to take ownership of certain circumstances.

***Please Note - We have new providers who have availability to provide evening and weekend appointments. Intentional Healing Space, LLC is a wellness program focused on empowering individuals along the journey of restorative living. We specialize in helping individuals to align mind, body, heart and spirit through a holistic approach that utilizes psychotherapy, reiki, yoga, aromatherapy, and counseling. It is our intention to help restore balance. COVID-19 update: We have re-opened our space on a hybrid model to safely accommodate in person services as well as teletherapy sessions. Please call office for more information.

Are you and your partner struggling to get past certain issues in your marriage or relationship? Do you find it hard to communicate how you really feel to them? Is a lack of communication causing gridlock between the two of you, to the point where it is hard to reach a resolution when conflict arises? Maybe betrayal has occurred and you are finding it hard to trust your partner again. Let me help you reestablish and reaffirm the bond that brought you together in the first place. Due to availability, assigned professional may differ from professional pictures

We all encounter difficulties in our lives that can potentially leave us feeling defeated and helpless. Bumps in the road will occur, the only question is how we "handle them". I believe in helping people recognize their strengths as well as develop better tools to "handle them" more effectively. The more tools we have, the greater the flexibility and the stronger we feel. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years' experience in my private practice and at Sinai Hospital Rehab Center as a clinician and supervisor of clinicians. Thank you for your consideration.

You are valuable, important and worthy! You found the right one, I am here to help you on your journey of healing yourself from the inside, out! Contact me to support and assist you to becoming your highest self!

Have you fallen off track, not quite feeling yourself? Do you feel burnt out...crispy even? The tools that you’ve turned to in the past to get through it aren’t working, but certainly not for a lack of trying? Sometimes life circumstances, a stressful job, a new environment, or even just a big shift in our lives leaves us feeling stuck. I can work with you so that we can better understand the WHY but also work with you to figure out the HOW we get you back on track. Let's get started.

Substance abuse is not a problem, it's a symptom. Many of us carry a deep pain within, and work to hide it behind substance and behavioral addictions. Often what looks like selfish or harmful behavior is really just a person's best effort at dealing with the pain, frustration, and disconnection they feel every day. As a therapist, my aim is to provide the warmth, stability, and emotional space for you to safely and effectively explore what you need in order to grow into who you know you can be.

Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.

Therapy offers support for your health and well-being when entering a new chapter in your life or when you notice a need for positive changes. My goal is to help you live a balanced and fulfilled life, using therapy to build tools to manage stressful life events.

Have you ever thought, “I’m not enough”, “I’m too weak”, "I'm a failure", or “No one will understand"? Life can be hard, especially for people of faith. Trying to balance your spiritual beliefs and societal standards can leave you feeling exhausted, angry, and hopeless. What would your life be like if you felt true confidence? Imagine going from feeling like a failure to knowing you're strong enough to overcome any situation. This can be your reality. You can truly change your life for the better and it takes less time than you'd think. You matter, and it's time for you to step out of your pain, and into your purpose.

You are too hard on yourself, holding yourself to unrealistic standards. Others tell you you are “too sensitive” and “overly emotional,” or you hold your emotions in tightly to protect yourself. You feel stuck in your life and relationships, getting in your own way with the negative, self-defeating stories you tell yourself. I believe that people are inherently resilient. Using a supportive and empowering approach, I work with individuals to tap into their inner resources, learning new coping strategies and coming to better understanding themselves and their relationships in order to move forward and reach their full potential.