Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Columbia, MD

Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? I believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process I help clients to restore balance in their lives. I'm a licensed professional counselor in MD with a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. With more than 10 years in the counseling field, I use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.

Welcome! I'm Joanna, a Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist. I work with adolescents and adults, most frequently young adults. I particularly enjoy working with transitional issues - changes in school, jobs, family, relationships, identity, etc. Whether you're feeling stagnant and are craving novelty or are overwhelmed with change, I'm here to help. Typically, my clients are dealing with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, and/or interpersonal conflict. I work with folks with a range of backgrounds, faiths, genders, sexualities, and lifestyles. My ideal client is open minded, patient, and motivated for change.

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.

Congratulations! Acknowledgment is the first step to change, and the fact that you are reading this in your search for a therapist is that first step. I celebrate your transparency and boldness. I believe every human is worthy of respect and strive to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental therapeutic space.

Psychotherapy is a unique opportunity for clients to explore personal growth work, clarify goals, improve self esteem, reduce stress and better understand themselves and their relationships with others. For 25 years, I've provided counseling for children, adolescents and adults dealing with a range of personal, emotional and mental health issues. In a quiet, relaxed setting, I work with clients to develop effective communication, decision making and problem solving skills to deal with challenges they face. I incorporate extensive training in cognitive , behavioral, dialectical and family therapy as well as relaxing breathing, storytelling and metaphors to help clients achieve more balanced, fulfilling lives.

My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment for you to explore issues and challenges in your life and working towards solutions and goals with a reflective, dynamic and encouraging professional.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Does your child seem to be worrying more than usual or struggling with school? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating? Facing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, school, work or home can feel like an incredibly lonely struggle. But you are not alone. I know that deciding to seek therapy for yourself, your child or your family takes tremendous courage. I believe taking that step is a sign of strength and hope.

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.

The journey you are on is far greater than the season you are walking through. Adjusting to life in a post pandemic world has left many learning to cope with the unknown; unknown stress, unknown career paths, unknown relationships, unknown trauma, unknown sense of self. Sometimes these unknowns cause increased anxiety, depressive states, low self esteem, stress in relationships and loss of direction. You are capable of embracing your unknowns to build your new life, even if it appears to be far different than you planned. You have the power. We just need to grow it.

Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) is a comprehensive mental health center for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. We provide counseling and medication management services. As the Clinical Director, I provide cognitive behavioral focused treatment to my clients, within a supportive and empathic safe space. I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents and their families, providing individual and group therapy as well as parent coaching. I work collaboratively with clincians at CCC and coordinate with community providers.

You are so brave for stepping up to the plate to improve your life; to attain greater balance, achieve your goals, enhance your self-assurance, learn your strengths, and to feel empowered to live fully! I love working with adults who struggle with trying to manage it all. Between work, parenting, relationships, socializing with friends, and maintaining a meaningful spiritual life, many adults are just plain exhausted. You desire to feel greater peace with it all and to start enjoying life again. I see you and I hear you, and I cannot wait for us to work together so you can discover your needs and finally meet your goals.

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.

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.

My goal is to create a space for you where you feel seen and heard and to help you reconnect with yourself. Together we can work through symptoms or experiences you might be dealing with from depression, anxiety, life transitions, and past trauma. I use a Strengths-Based and Humanistic approach, Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support you as you find empowerment, become self-aware, and find inner peace.

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.

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.

Shakeria Hall-McGronan is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults in various treatment settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals. Shakeria completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Alabama. Her goal is to provide holistic therapy to support your strengths and goals, empower you, help you improve relationships, allow you to explore your mind, and promote healing.

Take charge of your life...manage communications, thinking, emotions, behaviors and goals! When you and I meet in session, it will be a unique experience designed to meet what works for your needs and goals. I view each person in a holistic framework that encompasses cognitive , emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects. The goal of our work together is to achieve a sense of balance in your life where all aspects of you are working together in harmony to achieve wellness. My training and experience encompass an eclectic approach that combines the newest research and time tested theories, strategies, and techniques.