Female Therapists in Columbia, MD

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.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't suffer alone! Everyone can use support sometimes, and I love finding ways to help clients feel comforted, supported, and encouraged. I work primarily with women , although that work can extend into couples and families. I work on many different issues, but have special interest in anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting work. I offer an integrated model for counseling and wellness including a holistic approach, practical ideas for change, a beautiful setting, and yoga and retreat offerings. Good counseling can create a connection where change, and growth are possible and even likely.

Are you a woman , wife or mother who feels stressed, overwhelmed and frustrated? Do you feel like running away? Are you suffering from a mid-life funk, realizing you are not where you want to be in life? Has life knocked you down and you are trying to get back up again with a new focus? Are you distant from Jesus and need some spiritual guidance to reconnect with your first love? Are you looking for a safe place to share your feelings, to gain insight to find solutions in life challenges? Today is a new day to start over again for you to feel empowered and be on a positive path of peace and well-being.

As women , our lives can get complicated. We get pulled in different directions and finding balance can be hard. I empower women by helping them identify and understand old wounds that keep them stuck and prevent them from moving forward. I help women learn how to experience unconditional love and acceptance towards themselves, how to live their lives authentically with purpose and meaning, and how to reconnect with their hearts and intuition so that there is life balance.

Hi, there! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a perfect fit for you if you've ever left a therapy session feeling disappointed because you were hoping for something more authentic and comfortable. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel a true connection with your therapist, and my relaxed and client-centered approach goes a long way in helping to make that happen. I specialize in working with women , families, adolescents, and couples+. If you are feeling stressed out, burnt out, overwhelmed, sad, restless, disconnected in your relationships, or unsure of how to move forward with your life, then I am the perfect fit for you.

I have extensive history working with individuals suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders or with the family members who love them. I also love working with women struggling with anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, and depression. Through therapy I hope to open doors to new ideas and make life feel worth living. I put focus on establishing healthy boundaries and developing coping skills to deal with current life stressors, while examining the potential underlying issues and treating the whole person. I hope to help my clients reveal their true, authentic selves and harness their full potentials.

Over my forty-five year career I have worked with many different people of every race, age, and problem type. I listen with a supportive, trained ear, and help my clients find the best coping strategies that will enable them to be happier. Even if only one person is in my office, I see that person as part of their family system, and help them make positive changes that will increase good feelings and reduce conflict. Nearly everyone goes through a rough period in their life when psychotherapy could be helpful for getting back on track.

My client focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependency and legally involved individuals. I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.

The decision to transition to motherhood can bring about unprecedented challenges that can evoke our deepest fears and anxieties. Whether you’re experiencing a readiness to heal your childhood wounds, have simply felt stuck and uncomfortable with setting boundaries, or have noticed barriers in establishing new and healthy relationships I am here to meet you where you are at. Together we may uncover deeply rooted patterns of behavior and intergenerational cycles that impact your current decisions and relationships or simply identify effective coping skills to help you troubleshoot and manage future problems with ease.

I specialize in the clinical treatment of women , their children and families. Women are unique from any other clinical group and deserve to get individualized services tailored to meet their needs. My goal is to empower women , help alleviate their symptoms and address their personal goals for wellness. It is of utmost importance that my clients feel safe, respected and supported.

Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sexuality issues, and your identity? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!

I have provided counseling & therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in various settings including schools, group homes, residential treatment facilities, in-office, in-home and virtually. My treatment specialties and interests include mental health for women & girls, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting support, pre & postnatal support, grief, trauma, adjustment, stress management, divorce/separation, and support for military families.

Welcome- I am a therapist who specializes in hypnotherapy. I have been in private practice since 2000 and have had the privilege of helping many clients overcome longstanding habit issues and dysfunctional patterns. Therapy is provided in a safe,comfortable and private settting. Each client is supported and respected within the framework of compassionate understanding. I feel honored to work with each client, helping and guiding them towards their goals and dreams.

I see my work with individuals and couples as collaborative and active. Often people feel stuck in their ways of relating and wonder how to create more satisfying connections with spouses, parents, children, friends, etc. I believe that people are drawn toward health and intuitively know when it is time to make changes in their lives. While it is often feelings of sadness or dissatisfaction that bring people to an initial therapy session, this is the first step toward health and feeling better. True change is possible and the process of therapy can make it happen.

Are you a young intuitive woman struggling to envision your future? Are you feeling anxious or stuck? Are you tired of feeling tired? Have you been hurt or traumatized? Feel like your full potential is unreachable? Or frustrated with life itself? Be still. Breathe. Seek deep within, for YOU are the Guru. And you have the power to change things! Are you ready to transform your life and create the world of your dreams? Are you ready to explore and journey into your own unique expression of self? Become a new radiant you with my support and guidance! All of you is welcome.

Have you ever felt disconnected…from yourself? If the answer is "Yes", you are in the right place! No matter your age or where you are in life, experiencing feelings of frustration, overwhelm, fear, etc. can come up and take residence, leaving us feeling disconnected from the best of who we are. When this happens, it can feel impossible to find a sense of peace, trust yourself or even communicate with ease. But there IS hope! Are you ready to create a connection to self that is both purpose-driven and sustainable? Let’s talk about it!

Hello! I'm Dr. V., affectionately known as The Transformation Activator and The Mental Detox Therapist. I specialize in solution focused therapy that gets to the root of your concerns, including limiting beliefs, mental blocks, depression, anxiety, as well as difficulties with attention and learning. First, I help you understand your symptoms and why they may exist. Then, I assist you with designing a step by step success plan to detox your mind and body and restore you back to optimal health and peak performance for next level success in your life, relationships, career and/ or educational journey.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS for distance counseling (ONLINE THERAPY, TELEHEALTH) & coaching services.** Do you struggle with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity? Do you often wonder if you are doing, being, or providing enough? Is most of your time taken-up by worrying about or taking care of others? And, do you experience a nagging sense of guilt when you think about doing something just for you? If you are a compassionate woman or soulful introvert who is often the “caretaker,” “fixer,” or “helper” in your personal and professional life, I would love to help.

MarQuitia has experience in working with vast populations including forensics, trauma, at-risk families, LGBTQ+, incarcerated individuals, individuals with past and present substance use histories, individuals experiencing current crises, children, adolescents, couples, and adults. She has helped individuals work through vital life issues and mental health concerns like marriage concerns, dating concerns, women issues, depression, trauma, substance abuse/use, sexual assault, anxiety, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, grief, anger/crisis management, parenting concerns, foster care and adoption, CPS concerns and lack of motivation.