Out of Network Therapists in Columbia, MD
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Daniel M Zimet
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
The decision to contact a therapist requires courage, self-awareness, and hope. Reaching out for help and guidance opens the door for growth, health, and a future of new possibilities. I respect and admire the decision you have made and wish you well on these first steps towards improving your life. My responsibility and pledge is a commitment to creating a safe environment that includes listening, compassion and support balanced with insightful feedback that provides outcome-oriented options to your issues. I see therapy as a collaborative dialogue.

Dr. Joanne Vizzini
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I have a dynamic private practice in MD and VA. Virtual ONLY. The most important component of therapy is listening deeply to my clients. I specialize in ANXIETY issues, including GAD, OCD, specific phobias, panic disorder and social anxiety. Other specialties include healing past hurts, such as codependency and addictions for adults; helping families who are separating/divorcing; and, children/adults who struggle with ADD/ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Ages 5 -105 are welcome. I feel privileged to offer support and healing.I'm an out-of-network provider for most insurance companies and can offer some individuals a lowered rate.

Marissa Josiah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC, CCT, CCISM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.

Heidi M Woods
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
You can submit for reimbursement using your
out of network
benefits.
I specialize in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in children, adolescents and adults as well as behavior problems in children and adolescents. I also treat those who have experienced trauma. I utilize cognitive behavioral, behavior modification, relaxation, and solution focused therapies to help clients achieve a better life. My treatment approach is to listen carefully, develop treatment goals that are important and achieveable for the client, build on the client's current skills and help to develop new life skills as well as helping the client to achieve life balance.
Not accepting new clients

Colleen D Mitchell
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life hands us challenges that we can't manage on our own. As a mental health provider, I see my job as helping individuals access and build on their strengths in order to achieve individual goals and personal growth. Whether it takes just one visit to get you back on track or ongoing sessions to help you problem-solve more persistent issues, my whole person and collaborative approach to psychotherapy will help you regain a sense of balance.

Jeffrey M Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As an experienced therapist, I have successfully helped clients suffering from a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse/addiction, anger, overwhelming stress and emotions, and relationship problems. I use a comprehensive approach, blending different western psychotherapy/philosophic techniques with eastern wisdom to facilitate a client's awareness of self and empowerment towards change. My clients gain the coping skills to conquer their issues and live happier, more meaningful lives. Prior to my private practice, I worked Inpatient Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center for five years.
Not accepting new clients

Dwight A Polk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I accept private pay,
Out of Network
, and a variety of insurances.
The focus of my practice is working with those with stress, depression, self-esteem issues, or traumatic events such as sexual abuse, death, cumulative trauma or PTSD. I have years of experience working with general clients, emergency first responders, and college age students. I am also a Crisis Counselor and have studied under the mentorship of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. I'm trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in my practice. EMDR assists those with traumatic memories and PTSD to process past events.

Lauren Ilene Mirkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPCP, NCC, LDN, NBC-HWC
Verified
Verified
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.

Bohne G Silber
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a compassionate couples therapist, certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2. My approach emphasizes positive and open communication between partners, and I strive to give my couples tools to manage conflict so that it's not destructive to the relationship. I welcome couples to my practice who need a thoughtful, honest, and supportive therapist to work through issues and problems. For more information, please visit howardcountymarriagecounseling.com.

Charonne M Randall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am Charonne Randall the founder of CULTIVATING UNSTOPPABLE YOU, LLC. A virtual therapy practice offering comprehensive services to meet the needs of those seeking a Christian and holistic approach to mental health care. I provide therapeutic services to couples, men, and women with compassion and respect for unique situations. This caring approach allows clients to set and reach their fullest potential. Services are collaborative and individuals and couples are empowered to create meaningful change.
Not accepting new clients

Beatrice Aina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
“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.
Not accepting new clients

Jane Bisco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
In working with families and individuals, I use both traditional psychotherapies such as positive psychology, psychodynamic techniques, and cognitive and behavioral therapies. In addition, I am trained in mind/body techniques such as EMDR and hypnosis. I also believe in the healing connections we make with nature and will often use pet therapy in assisting my clients to reach their goals.

Kimberly VanPutten-Gardner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist and family life specialist. I'm passionate about facilitating individual growth and the healing of family relationships. With doctoral level training in the fields of Counseling Psychology and Family Studies, I provide individual and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues. In addition, I provide family life education services for parenting, separated/divorced families, elderly care of parents, issues related to adult children returning home, biracial couples, and trans-racial adoptive/foster care families.

Sarah Aleem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
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.

Brenda Alpert Sigall
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS
Verified
Verified
Our lives are complicated and often stressful, necessitating juggling multiple roles, responsibilities and internal as well as external conflicts. Clients may be dealing with so many challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating), relationship problems, career uncertainty, family conflicts. Whatever the issue, the important factor is the willingness to face it and bring energy to working on it. The work we do in psychotherapy is both nurturing and stretching and opens the door to the possibility of growth and change .

Albertina Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Your best efforts to improve your connection with your partner or with your family only seem to make things worse. You feel unheard, unseen, unloved, ineffective, and you wonder if the people you love so much care about you at all. Loneliness, frustration, and a gloomy view of the future have replaced the aliveness you used to feel. Or perhaps grief has made a home in your heart and no matter what you do you cannot move on from the pain. Or maybe you have lived through events that left you feeling as if something in you changed forever, as if the best of your life is gone and you will never experience true joy again.
Waitlist for new clients

Jeffrey Taulbee
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your life being restricted by fear, worry, phobias, shyness, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or repetitive/compulsive behaviors? Do you feel that your "comfort zone" has been shrinking, you've been avoiding things that you want/need to do, or that you get "stuck in your head" and can't be present in your life? There's good news: things can get better. My goal is to always bring a compassionate, authentic attitude to therapy that respects each client’s individuality, while utilizing powerful, evidence-based practices that have been proven to work.

Beth Gallihue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I have been in private practice for 19 years in Columbia Maryland, and provide individual, couple and group psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. My personal philosophy has always been to be of service to others. I have created a process to bring in to conscious awareness patterns of limiting beliefs and blockages in a place where healing and personal growth can flourish in an environment that is safe, confidential and free of judgement. The journey to the authentic self is one that requires courage, determination, self-reflection and unconditional love of yourselves.

Sidney Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience for those who have never done it before and even for those who have. Finding the right therapist that you connect with and can build a great relationship with is key to not only making a change, but also to feeling heard and accepted. I do my best to ensure clients feel comfortable to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment without judgment. Taking these first steps can be hard and I seek to make this process easier and less daunting for you.

Jasmine Parlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, C-DBT
Verified
Verified
I am therapeutic, but to the point. I work with my clients to understand their strengths, as well as to learn to modify their behaviors and thought processes to obtain more effective and desired outcomes. I am nationally certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have significant experience working with adolescents and adults with personality disorders, anxiety, mood, trauma, and psychotic disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with First Responders and Military/Veterans as well as their families.
Columbia, MD 21044
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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 United States, 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, 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.