Therapists in Columbia, MD

Facing life challenges can be strenuous for all of us, and we may not know which way to turn for help. At times, we reach out to our own family and friends for help, but that is not always supportive. Who can we turn to then, to help us understand and navigate through these emotionally difficult times? I'm driven by my passion to bring overall wellness and hope to my clients, by providing a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment. I will work collaboratively with my clients, to help strengthen relationships and facilitate growth.

Are you stuck? Do you feel like a deer in headlights? Do you feel like you are moving through life just surviving, not really living? Are you constantly dealing with emergencies and putting out fires in your life but never really getting anything you want to do accomplished? Or do you feel lost and without direction, like a ship in the middle of a storm? Sometimes life is hard and painful. And sometimes, the pain or the trauma we have suffered stops us dead in our tracks and keeps us from moving forward. This can be worse for Blacks or those that are being triggered by racial or systemic trauma. Struggling can tire us out!

Hello, I am Mike Wood- an individual therapist who is ready to be a part of your journey to self-actualization and fulfillment. I work to help my clients reach their full potential and attain the necessary skills needed to be the best versions of themselves. I understand that change and growth can be a difficult process and I believe the foundation of any therapeutic relationship is one of empathy, compassion, and patience. I am here to support you through your unique and individualized experience.

Are you feeling stuck, down, depressed, unmotivated, unfocused? Are you trapped in overwhelming emotions or unhelpful thinking? Are your relationships causing you distress? I am here to help you on your journey to greater inner harmony, balance, joy, and aliveness. I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds great fulfillment in helping my clients overcome their emotional hurdles and enabling them to live more productive and fulfilling lives. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I am here to help you discover your strengths and see the sunny side of life more often.

Starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience for those who have never done it before and even for those who have. Finding the right therapist that you connect with and can build a great relationship with is key to not only making a change, but also to feeling heard and accepted. I do my best to ensure clients feel comfortable to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment without judgment. Taking these first steps can be hard and I seek to make this process easier and less daunting for you.

Mingxin(Ming) is passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can express yourself openly and freely. She believes that each individual's therapeutic journey is unique, and each individual is the expert on their own experiences. Therefore, Ming works collaboratively with clients and customizes her approach to meet your unique needs and preferences.

I genuinely value each of my clients and offer a supportive, safe space in which you can restore your peace of mind and an overall healthy sense of self. I truly believe that we all have the ability to move forward despite the stressors we experience, we sometimes just need to be reminded of our inner strengths. That is where I come in.

Hello and welcome! Emotional health and wellness is essential to living your best life. I am passionate about helping clients on their therapeutic journey, and strive to empower individuals to support their emotional health. Seeking support in your life to help navigate feelings, emotions, and responses is courageous. If you are ready to explore strategies to improve your emotional wellness I am here to assist you.

Are you or someone you love questioning gender? Are you or someone you love needing support with your transition processes? Are you transgender or non-binary and have had challenges finding an affirming, trans-competent provider? I am a queer trans-man with years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are transgender, gender diverse, or questioning their gender, and their family members. Whether you are seeking therapy related to your gender or not, and whatever challenges have brought you to therapy, I am here to listen and to help you reach your full potential.

My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.

When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.

After a thorough assessment, the clinicians at Excellis Consulting work with our patients to develop a treatment plan using compassionate, evidence-based methods for anxiety and depression as well as a number of other problems. I get great satisfaction from successes that we’ve had in this area. We are fortunate to have a number of clinicians from award winning institutions, such as Johns Hopkins, join our practice. Whatever your need, it’s very likely we can find a skilled clinician to help you.

Are you struggling with life stressors and finding solutions to everyday problems? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, feeling like the walls are closing in on you? Are you having issues with connecting with your family, maintaining, and building relationships, and lack of effective communication? Sometimes having a little help to maintain balance is necessary in order for us to truly live up to our potential. If you are reading this it means that you are ready to take the necessary steps in reaching the goal of fulfillment.

My expertise and mission is to treat individuals seeking change. I strive to understand, counsel and empower clients who need relief from persistent anxiety, persistent depression, have experienced loss, have experienced trauma, and those who simply feel overwhelmed. I have successfully counseled couples and helped them repair and improve their relationships, deal with issues of trust, loss of affection and escalating conflict. Through a collaborative process we establish healthier relationship patterns, enhancing both partners' sense of connection and communication.

Are you tired of feeling anxious? Do you feel down most of the time? Are you using drugs or alcohol to change your mood or deal with stressors? Whether you are suffering from a mood disorder, or dealing with substance abuse issues, sometimes it is difficult to know who to turn to and what to do to help yourself. IME Behavioral Health has six therapists and two nurse practitioners who want to help you achieve your goals.

I have experience creating supportive therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples and family systems; challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues, family distress and other concerns.

Sometimes in life, we struggle with our mental health. We can get off course striving to understand our thoughts and emotions. Trying to figure out how to live life on life’s terms can sometimes lead us into emotional uncertainties, which affect our occupation, finances, families, relationships, social connections, and substance use. At times in our lives, others can’t relate or understand us, so they label us or try to put us in a box which restricts our freedom to be ourselves. Are you in a season of your life when you find it difficult to connect with your family, friends, co-workers, or your social network? Want some help?