Children (6 to 10) Therapists in Columbia, MD

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.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based care for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I have expertise in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and depression as well as co-occurring behavioral difficulties. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with individuals with chronic and acute medical conditions such as elimination disorders (including toilet training difficulties), gastrointestinal/urological problems, headaches, chronic pain, kidney disease, diabetes, and sleep concerns.

Do you want to practice more self-compassion and raise self-awareness? Do you want a space where you can process everything going on in your life? Do you want a space where you can be yourself and be met with compassion and genuineness? Whether you are from a culture where going to therapy isn’t viewed as okay or are being encouraged by loved ones to try out therapy; thank you for considering me to be your therapist. We will work collaboratively and tap into your strengths, further develop your coping skills, increase your insight, and achieve your goals.

Offering professional clinical counseling from a Christian worldview throughout Maryland and Connecticut. I address a variety of struggles such anxiety, depression, fear, anger, grief, loss and feelings of hopelessness. I help clients with trauma histories, and early attachment difficulties that keep them from forming meaningful and mutually edifying relationships with family or friends. Counseling can be somewhat nerve racking in the beginning, but I hope to offer a safe and trusting relationship to help think through and face the difficulties of life with the hope of Christ.

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 have immediate availability for new clients. I understand that the first step in reaching out can be so difficult, so if you have made it this far you should be so proud of yourself. I provide a safe, open, and non judgmental space for you as we work together towards your goals. I have a passion for helping others. I work with all ages, presenting with all areas of concern. Whether it be anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, etc., I am here to work with you on this journey. I look forward to speaking with you!

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 want my clients to feel safe when expressing their emotions in a healthy environment. I want tp assist my client to feel confident in themselves and whatever they do to better their communities.

I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.

Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be overwhelming. We understand that, and we are here to help guide you through the process and clear a path to emotional well-being. By working together, we can develop a strategy that promotes a healthier life for you and the ones closest to you. Our compassionate approach provides a safe and caring environment for you to seek the support that you deserve.

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.

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!

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.

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.

I am a bilingual and bi-cultural clinical social worker licensed in Maryland and Virginia. I earned my BA from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and my Master's degree in clinical social work with a specialization in mental health from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2011. After getting my Master’s degree I worked as a psychotherapist at the Good Shepherd Services (before Good Shepherd Center), a residential treatment institution for adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral problems located in Baltimore County.

Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? Maybe you have a child who is struggling behaviorally or academically? By enrolling in our mentorship program (PRP), both children and adults will be given the tools to achieve greater success and independence in their lives

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.

I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.