Therapists in Columbia, MD

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Shawn M. Rill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LMSW
Verified
Columbia, MD 21046  (Online Only)
Accepting clients in Maryland for telehealth. I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD as well as adults who experience excess anxiety, worry, or distress. I also work with adult men who may experience common Men's Issues. I help people who feel like their lives are overwhelming or out of control and they are ready to do something to produce change. Together, through active collaboration, we can identify the specific things you would like to change in your life and create achievable goals based on what you can realistically control. This includes practicing new skills to handle stress in your life.
Accepting clients in Maryland for telehealth. I specialize in working with adults who have ADHD as well as adults who experience excess anxiety, worry, or distress. I also work with adult men who may experience common Men's Issues. I help people who feel like their lives are overwhelming or out of control and they are ready to do something to produce change. Together, through active collaboration, we can identify the specific things you would like to change in your life and create achievable goals based on what you can realistically control. This includes practicing new skills to handle stress in your life.
(410) 847-2391 View (410) 847-2391
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Asha Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21046  (Online Only)
It's 2023 and let's be honest- we all have something that we could use additional help navigating. I'm passionate about providing support to teens and adults looking to gain awareness, understanding, and skills to manage life changes, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and PTSD. My clients describe wanting to see sustainable change in their lives and are open to challenging their beliefs and disrupting current behavioral patterns to achieve that change. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with populations who are marginalized including racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities.
It's 2023 and let's be honest- we all have something that we could use additional help navigating. I'm passionate about providing support to teens and adults looking to gain awareness, understanding, and skills to manage life changes, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, and PTSD. My clients describe wanting to see sustainable change in their lives and are open to challenging their beliefs and disrupting current behavioral patterns to achieve that change. Additionally, I have a special interest in working with populations who are marginalized including racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities.
(443) 960-7757 View (443) 960-7757
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Shayla Pickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
All you could think about as a kid was how much better and different life would be when you got older. Now you're an adult and guess what...life comes at you fast! You are dealing with stress, struggling to make time for yourself, and have not quite learned how to take care of yourself in the midst of all the things you are responsible for in life. You cannot quite pinpoint the how and why of this exhausting pattern you are accustomed to with all of life's happenings. It is past time to stop waiting on the perfect moment to make a shift. To discover how to deal with all the things. To add new or healthier skills. To prioritize you!
All you could think about as a kid was how much better and different life would be when you got older. Now you're an adult and guess what...life comes at you fast! You are dealing with stress, struggling to make time for yourself, and have not quite learned how to take care of yourself in the midst of all the things you are responsible for in life. You cannot quite pinpoint the how and why of this exhausting pattern you are accustomed to with all of life's happenings. It is past time to stop waiting on the perfect moment to make a shift. To discover how to deal with all the things. To add new or healthier skills. To prioritize you!
(240) 748-0601 View (240) 748-0601
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Beatrice Aina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going” – Noam Shpancer, PHD. Sometimes in life we reach a point where we lose focus on the things critical to improving/maintaining our mental health and overall quality of life. I myself have once reached that point and it was then I realized the importance of having a strong network of support, including a therapist. I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, or unheard; and so, I strive to create a safe space for people to be seen, heard, understood, and valued.
“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where you’re going” – Noam Shpancer, PHD. Sometimes in life we reach a point where we lose focus on the things critical to improving/maintaining our mental health and overall quality of life. I myself have once reached that point and it was then I realized the importance of having a strong network of support, including a therapist. I have come to learn that a tremendous amount of people feel alone, left out, or unheard; and so, I strive to create a safe space for people to be seen, heard, understood, and valued.
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Diana Gruhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Do you want help breaking through limiting beliefs and patterns so that you can experience more ease in your life? Do you want help navigating life challenges and transitions so you can take steps toward your goals? I empower adults and seniors to address these challenges and to learn specific skills for increased satisfaction in their lives. I work with adults to navigate mid-life transitions, relationship issues, women’s issues, health conditions, depression, anxiety, grief, meaning and purpose inquiries, and self-esteem/confidence issues.
Do you want help breaking through limiting beliefs and patterns so that you can experience more ease in your life? Do you want help navigating life challenges and transitions so you can take steps toward your goals? I empower adults and seniors to address these challenges and to learn specific skills for increased satisfaction in their lives. I work with adults to navigate mid-life transitions, relationship issues, women’s issues, health conditions, depression, anxiety, grief, meaning and purpose inquiries, and self-esteem/confidence issues.
(410) 769-0597 View (410) 769-0597
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Andrew Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
(443) 380-4527 View (443) 380-4527
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Lauren Robbins
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
My starting point is simple: you matter. Your story matters, your experience matters, your desire to heal, grow, and thrive matters. In all of our lives, however, there are times where we need help making sense of our stories. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, or general life transitions, I can support you in gaining a deeper sense of wholeness. I work with children ages 5+, teens, and adults. I take an eclectic approach to meeting you where you are at and I am EMDR trained in order to help you process past traumatic events that are causing you distress. You are not alone. Together we can help you take back control over your story.
My starting point is simple: you matter. Your story matters, your experience matters, your desire to heal, grow, and thrive matters. In all of our lives, however, there are times where we need help making sense of our stories. Whether it is trauma, anxiety, or general life transitions, I can support you in gaining a deeper sense of wholeness. I work with children ages 5+, teens, and adults. I take an eclectic approach to meeting you where you are at and I am EMDR trained in order to help you process past traumatic events that are causing you distress. You are not alone. Together we can help you take back control over your story.
(240) 512-6284 View (240) 512-6284
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MPB Group, Inc-An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, DCC
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I am the Owner and Compliance Officer at MPB Group Inc - an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Laurel, MD. At this unprecedented time in history, we want to continue to support those in the community in the safest manner. We have a robust telemedicine program whereby clients can engage in therapy and psychiatric services via our HIPAA-compliant online portal. We specialize in the treatment of those with histories of trauma, abuse/neglect. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com for more information. Call us at 410-730-2385 to make an appointment.
I am the Owner and Compliance Officer at MPB Group Inc - an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Laurel, MD. At this unprecedented time in history, we want to continue to support those in the community in the safest manner. We have a robust telemedicine program whereby clients can engage in therapy and psychiatric services via our HIPAA-compliant online portal. We specialize in the treatment of those with histories of trauma, abuse/neglect. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com for more information. Call us at 410-730-2385 to make an appointment.
(410) 469-6496 View (410) 469-6496
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Sharon Sonko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW, MS, CCATP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045  (Online Only)
You are welcomed to this practice if dealing with mental health concerns or previously diagnosed and have tried other treatment modalities with no success. If you have pervasive symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma and PTSD , then you have found the right place. Clients open to practicing recommended techniques and coping skills can easily achieve their therapy goals using updated techniques.
You are welcomed to this practice if dealing with mental health concerns or previously diagnosed and have tried other treatment modalities with no success. If you have pervasive symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma and PTSD , then you have found the right place. Clients open to practicing recommended techniques and coping skills can easily achieve their therapy goals using updated techniques.
(667) 382-9040 View (667) 382-9040
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Megan Veon
Art Therapist, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients at this time. You're ready. You've been thinking about it, and you have a goal in mind. You're looking for a professional to offer guidance, give you tools, and help you stay on track. I am a therapist and art psychotherapist with years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, rape/sexual abuse, and ADHD. I have worked in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents at risk, as well as adult inpatient and general outpatient settings for adults, adolescents, and children.
Not accepting new clients at this time. You're ready. You've been thinking about it, and you have a goal in mind. You're looking for a professional to offer guidance, give you tools, and help you stay on track. I am a therapist and art psychotherapist with years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and children with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, trauma, rape/sexual abuse, and ADHD. I have worked in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents at risk, as well as adult inpatient and general outpatient settings for adults, adolescents, and children.
(240) 209-9108 View (240) 209-9108
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Jennifer Helene Bozenski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
Difficult feelings can be a doorway for personal growth. Living in modern society with it's many stressors, it is easy to lose connection with what gives us fulfillment. Relationships may fall apart, anxiety may plague us more hours than not, or we may just feel " stuck" and not living up to our full potential. Therapy can help. Although taking the first step to enter therapy can be anxiety provoking, the inner rewards of the experience can be well worth it.
Difficult feelings can be a doorway for personal growth. Living in modern society with it's many stressors, it is easy to lose connection with what gives us fulfillment. Relationships may fall apart, anxiety may plague us more hours than not, or we may just feel " stuck" and not living up to our full potential. Therapy can help. Although taking the first step to enter therapy can be anxiety provoking, the inner rewards of the experience can be well worth it.
(443) 693-5297 View (443) 693-5297
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Bell Center For Anxiety And Depression
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Not accepting new clients
----- Currently, I am NOT taking new clients. ----- Dr. Elspeth Bell, director of the Bell Center for Anxiety and Depression, is a licensed psychologist with an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works primarily with adults and adolescents, focusing on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum disorders (including OCD, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors), anxiety disorders, and depression. A Hoarding specialist, Dr. Bell conducts assessments and evaluations, provides psychotherapy for sufferers and family members, and runs psychoeducational and support groups.
----- Currently, I am NOT taking new clients. ----- Dr. Elspeth Bell, director of the Bell Center for Anxiety and Depression, is a licensed psychologist with an extensive background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She works primarily with adults and adolescents, focusing on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum disorders (including OCD, Hoarding Disorder, and Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors), anxiety disorders, and depression. A Hoarding specialist, Dr. Bell conducts assessments and evaluations, provides psychotherapy for sufferers and family members, and runs psychoeducational and support groups.
(410) 983-3760 View (410) 983-3760
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Jordan Mickens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Are you an adolescent feeling misunderstood or navigating the intricacies of growing up? Part of the BIPOC community and seeking a space that truly understands your experiences? Or perhaps you're grappling with men's specific challenges, depression, or anxiety? I specialize in these areas and more. Let's collaborate to understand and navigate your unique journey. Isn't it time you felt seen, heard, and truly supported? Reach out, and let's walk this path together.
Are you an adolescent feeling misunderstood or navigating the intricacies of growing up? Part of the BIPOC community and seeking a space that truly understands your experiences? Or perhaps you're grappling with men's specific challenges, depression, or anxiety? I specialize in these areas and more. Let's collaborate to understand and navigate your unique journey. Isn't it time you felt seen, heard, and truly supported? Reach out, and let's walk this path together.
(240) 558-5839 View (240) 558-5839
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Leah Frankel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CLC
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Do you have questions about discipline strategies, supporting your child's social and emotional development, feel concerned about your child's behavior or mood, or just want to be sure you're doing the best you can for your family? Do you ever feel triggered by parenting, overwhelmed, constantly worried or depressed? I work with parents, children, and families to help families thrive. Whether you're looking for mental health counseling for yourself, you and your partner, or your whole family, parenting support and education, or counseling for your child, we can work together to create a customized plan to reach your goals.
Do you have questions about discipline strategies, supporting your child's social and emotional development, feel concerned about your child's behavior or mood, or just want to be sure you're doing the best you can for your family? Do you ever feel triggered by parenting, overwhelmed, constantly worried or depressed? I work with parents, children, and families to help families thrive. Whether you're looking for mental health counseling for yourself, you and your partner, or your whole family, parenting support and education, or counseling for your child, we can work together to create a customized plan to reach your goals.
(574) 444-0836 View (574) 444-0836
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Naomi Haberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, DBT-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I am direct and straightforward, while also being respectful and encouraging in guiding clients in identifying and utilizing their strengths to move forward toward their targets. My background includes 10+ years providing community mental health services for adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse. I also worked in Howard County Public Schools for many years providing crisis intervention to students. Following my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Music at St. Mary's College of Maryland, I earned a Masters in Social Work with a specialty in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland.
I am direct and straightforward, while also being respectful and encouraging in guiding clients in identifying and utilizing their strengths to move forward toward their targets. My background includes 10+ years providing community mental health services for adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse. I also worked in Howard County Public Schools for many years providing crisis intervention to students. Following my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Music at St. Mary's College of Maryland, I earned a Masters in Social Work with a specialty in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Maryland.
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Therapy for Thinkers
Counselor, MA, MDiv
Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046  (Online Only)
You used to be fun, like tequila shots in sticky dive bars, flirting with people you regretted going home with long before you crawled home. Time’s changed you. Now you have car tissues, lower back pain, and unspecified regrets about the life you could have lived, if only you had been….Smarter? Bolder? Happier? Ugh. Who knows. Even when you were wild, you weren’t–not really. You were lonely and anxious, scared that people would see under the fun facade you so carefully crafted. While it’s a cliche, you are a chameleon–an old soul adept at shifting who you are, fulfilling everyone else’s wants, in hopes your needs will get met.
You used to be fun, like tequila shots in sticky dive bars, flirting with people you regretted going home with long before you crawled home. Time’s changed you. Now you have car tissues, lower back pain, and unspecified regrets about the life you could have lived, if only you had been….Smarter? Bolder? Happier? Ugh. Who knows. Even when you were wild, you weren’t–not really. You were lonely and anxious, scared that people would see under the fun facade you so carefully crafted. While it’s a cliche, you are a chameleon–an old soul adept at shifting who you are, fulfilling everyone else’s wants, in hopes your needs will get met.
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Cathy Brookman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.
I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.
(443) 502-0995 x208 View (443) 502-0995 x208
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Harriet Gailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
Not accepting new clients
My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm environment that allows clients to safely explore areas of dissatisfaction in their lives and identify goals for growth. Much of my work is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, but I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most essential element in allowing therapy to progress. As an experienced clinician of over 25 years, I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression and bipolar) and anxiety, as well as working with family-related concerns such as divorce, parenting, and relationships.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a warm environment that allows clients to safely explore areas of dissatisfaction in their lives and identify goals for growth. Much of my work is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, but I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the most essential element in allowing therapy to progress. As an experienced clinician of over 25 years, I specialize in treating mood disorders (depression and bipolar) and anxiety, as well as working with family-related concerns such as divorce, parenting, and relationships.
(410) 449-4675 x205 View (410) 449-4675 x205
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Aysha Wells
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Columbia, MD 21045  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(443) 842-5760 View (443) 842-5760
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Dr. Ginny Zimmerman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Sometimes our lives can feel really hard. You wish things were different for you, sensing a huge gap between where your life is and where you want it to be. You are dealing with challenging situations, feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next or how to manage. You feel lonely, sad, or anxious, and just don’t want to feel this way anymore. All of this leaves you feeling hopeless and in need of relief. It all just feels like too much sometimes and you desperately want to feel better.
Sometimes our lives can feel really hard. You wish things were different for you, sensing a huge gap between where your life is and where you want it to be. You are dealing with challenging situations, feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next or how to manage. You feel lonely, sad, or anxious, and just don’t want to feel this way anymore. All of this leaves you feeling hopeless and in need of relief. It all just feels like too much sometimes and you desperately want to feel better.
(443) 232-2105 View (443) 232-2105

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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.