ADHD Therapists in Columbia, MD

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.

Adult & Adolescent Counseling Services, LLC is an evidence-based mental health counseling practice dedicated to bringing quality services to Individuals & families in Howard County. I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD , executive functioning, and other social/emotional, and behavioral issues. At the core of my practice is the belief that a strong client/therapist connection is one of the most important factors in achieving a positive outcome in therapy. My goal is to provide clients with caring, compassionate, and effective counseling services.

I am the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Orchid Center for ADHD and Executive Functioning and have over a decade of experience in private practice. Prior experience has taken me through a variety of settings including EAP, community mental health, inpatient hospitals, universities, and public schools. I am skilled and diagnosis, assessment and treatment of ADHD , mood & anxiety disorders. I will work collaboratively with you to identify goals and objectives, and we will use evidence-based methods to achieve them. With proper diagnosis and intervention, ADHD is treatable! Kids and adults with ADHD can reach their full potential.

Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non-judgmental ear just to listen? Do you think you could benefit the most from individualized attention? Are you hesitant to talk to others about your problems? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then individual therapy could be the solution you’ve been seeking. In addition if you are someone who has struggles with attention difficulties, trauma, anxiety, mood trouble and depression, I may be able to help you.

I specialize in culturally responsive assessment centering on helping clients to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Taking care of your whole self means focusing on the parts that are blooming and the parts that are healing. It can be important to have a calming and non-judgmental space to process your growth. My focus is to align with your needs to create the opportunity to reach your goals for mental health. I believe every person is capable of achieving self-love and happiness. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approach to empower personal growth. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.

Your therapist should be someone you trust and feel comfortable talking with. I work hard to create a safe and inviting environment for my clients. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, serving children, adolescents, and adults in community and school-based settings. I have experience working with clients who are dealing with ADHD , trauma, grief, school-related issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.

I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD , and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.

“With a new day comes new strengths and new thoughts”. Eleanor Roosevelt Is your child overwhelmed with worry or anxiety? Do your thoughts about your child keep you up at night? I believe knowing your strengths increases self efficacy which in turn promotes healing .

Kaitlin is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCCSW) in the state of Maryland with over 7 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various treatment settings. She focuses on treating those who are experiencing negative effects as a result of anger issues, anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD , children's issues, self-harm behaviors, and more. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Hood College; and received her Master’s of Social Work Degree with a specialization in children and families, through the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Now taking teletherapy clients! Over the past 10 years, I have worked with a diverse population of children, families, and young adults in inpatient, outpatient and school settings. Clients with learning disabilities, trauma, anxiety/depression and ADHD symptoms are some of the many clients I have served in the past. My therapy style focuses on being thorough, client-centered, and efficient through the use of eclectic, evidence based therapy methods. I assist with achieving my client's self created goals with the use of parenting tips and techniques for children, and a diverse set of coping mechanisms for teenage and adult clients.

Let's keep it real. Self work is difficult. Yet, you realized that you want to do things differently in your life. Keep going!! You want to once again experience happiness, a sense of control, a sense of peace, but are unsure how to get those things back. At times the picture seems blurry. It is difficult to see hope or even positives in lieu of emotional distress. Let me help you to clearly define the change you want to make to live a life of fulfillment. Through self-exploration we create hope, define our preferred future, and lessen fear. Add in a strong therapeutic relationship, and together, we create real change!

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.

I am currently licensed at the clinical level (LCSW-C) to practice social work in Maryland. I utilize a direct, yet warm and affirming approach in therapy. Each client is unique and I work hard to assist clients in achieving his or her treatment goals through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution- Focused Therapy. Much of my work focuses on Mindfulness and supportive therapies.

I have particular expertise in helping individuals struggling with family and marital discord, school and work difficulties, separation and loss and dealing with chronic illness. Together we will discover your strengths and build resilience. Treatment will be tailored to your particular circumstance and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship will help you move towards your potential. My approach is warm and creative and I hope you will feel supported and respected as an individual and safe in revealing your vulnerabilities. I hope you will feel a sense of hope and possibility throughout the time we will spend together.