Therapists in Columbia, MD

What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.

I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and cultures who are curious about themselves and open to exploration. I appreciate the courage it takes to start therapy and engage in the process of therapy even if it is difficult at times.

I am a psychotherapist and family life specialist. I'm passionate about facilitating individual growth and the healing of family relationships. With doctoral level training in the fields of Counseling Psychology and Family Studies, I provide individual and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues. In addition, I provide family life education services for parenting, separated/divorced families, elderly care of parents, issues related to adult children returning home, biracial couples, and trans-racial adoptive/foster care families.

I am a Clinical Social Worker (LMSW), Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CAC-AD) and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). What that means is that I have the skills and knowledge to provide mental health services and substance use treatment.

In our lives, we often experience challenges. Life can be filled with peaks and valleys. These experiences may affect us emotionally, behaviorally, or environmentally. In these times, we may not always know how or have the tools to manage how we react. As a licensed therapist, I am here to provide the safe and brave space to uncover how we can tackle these difficulties together. My goal is to help my clients gain insight so that they can better identify, utilize, and build upon the internal resources that they already possess. Together, we build skills in order to promote overall wellness through various of therapeutic approaches.

I am accepting new client via video conferencing both day and evening appointments. My specialty, as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, is assisting clients in managing their anxiety and stress. Anxiety symptoms include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, irritability and physical symptoms such as, stomach aches, head aches, and muscle tension. These symptoms cause disfunction in your relationships, work or school and overall well being.

Octavia Brown, LCSW-C is the founder and lead clinician of the Urban Institute for Mental Health (UIMH). Brown specializes in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and behavioral modification. Brown is specifically trained in working in urban communities and has extensive experience working in racial trauma therapy. Brown also serves the community as a political social worker, working to advocate for urban communities, eliminate social issues which greatly impact the populations we serve, and implement new and progressive policies which aid in the fight to dismantle system of racism.

Shelia Lipscomb is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who has more than 2 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering the effects of anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, chronic stress, relationship issues, family conflict, academic issues, behavioral disorders, and more.

Marielle is a skilled clinician with experience working with clients ranging from childhood to late adulthood. She has experience in school and inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses and a wide range of struggles including difficulty regulating their emotions, stress and anxiety symptoms, and difficulty within interpersonal relationships. Marielle's goal, whether in individual, family, or group counseling, is to help clients learn coping skills and increase use of them in order to improve their capacity to endure life stressors.

"Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired"? Let me and Lekaiban LLC help you. I am a practical, interactive, cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapist and Certified Coach. My treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. I look forward to talking to you. ---LeAndrea Banks, LCSW, LICSW, LCSWC, CLC, MP

Kendall Douville is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the health care setting, helping clients navigate the emotional and psychosocial challenges of various medical events. She specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, and mindfulness. With a strengths-based perspective, Kendall has also served clients and their loved ones as they address and cope with age-related transitions. Kendall received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children. My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.

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.

I emphasize a collaborative approach to therapy--I bring 24 years of clinical experience, as well as enthusiasm, hope, and a dose of humor, and ask only that you bring an openness to change. Together, we identify specific life goals and generate plans to achieve them. Ultimately, you will come to understand that you make perfect sense; you may just not have been able to use this self-awareness to make the most productive decisions. My strong suit is quickly identifying underlying problems and patterns, as well as personal strengths and resources, and from there we chart your personal path.

Are you in a relationship where you feel like you are not being understood? Do you feel lost, alone, or that your communication always leads you to a brick wall? Are you confused at times about your own goals and aspirations? If so, you are not alone, you are not the only one whose social media tells a different story than the one you are bottling up inside.

Everyone is on a journey in their life to learn something about themselves. You are visiting my profile because you may be facing a challenging life situation such as relationships, parenting, and career/job stress; or life changes such as moving, illness, divorce or loss of a loved one. The resulting anxiety or depression may compromise your ability to function. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths and reaching their maximum potential in order to achieve success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing in their lives.