Family Therapy in Eldersburg, MD

Clients who reach out to me report feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood to be "doing it all" (career, always be present, healthy marriage/ family/friendships, have hobbies) and make it look effortless.
When you enter your motherhood experience there are often feelings of uncertainty, guilt, frustration, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. The rollercoaster of emotions is common, but does not have to be your "forever" as a parent. Many of the moms I meet with are searching for a place where they can feel validated, but also want actionable steps they can use to improve their thinking patterns (negative self talk, self doubt, inner critic, intrusive thoughts), and their also manage their feelings about becoming a mom. You deserve to feel better and feel confident as a mom!
Clients who reach out to me report feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood to be "doing it all" (career, always be present, healthy marriage/ family/friendships, have hobbies) and make it look effortless.
When you enter your motherhood experience there are often feelings of uncertainty, guilt, frustration, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. The rollercoaster of emotions is common, but does not have to be your "forever" as a parent. Many of the moms I meet with are searching for a place where they can feel validated, but also want actionable steps they can use to improve their thinking patterns (negative self talk, self doubt, inner critic, intrusive thoughts), and their also manage their feelings about becoming a mom. You deserve to feel better and feel confident as a mom!

Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness.
I can help by offering a compassionate environment free from a power dynamic. No matter the primary concerns, I offer each client an opportunity to review their life and create unique solutions for the present day. I specialize in psychodynamic processes and utilizing CBT techniques to alter the way clients think, feel, and behave.
Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness.
I can help by offering a compassionate environment free from a power dynamic. No matter the primary concerns, I offer each client an opportunity to review their life and create unique solutions for the present day. I specialize in psychodynamic processes and utilizing CBT techniques to alter the way clients think, feel, and behave.

Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Serves Area
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve.
Talking to a qualified mental health professional who can help you get back in control of your life is the first step toward positive change. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly on a wide range of mental health issues. Our trained professionals at Carroll Counseling Centers have helped families and individuals for over 20 years and we are here to help you.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve.
Talking to a qualified mental health professional who can help you get back in control of your life is the first step toward positive change. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly on a wide range of mental health issues. Our trained professionals at Carroll Counseling Centers have helped families and individuals for over 20 years and we are here to help you.

Mario Conliffe
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Tired of the family dysfunction?
Compassionate, non-judgmental, humorous, and empathic are but few components woven into the fabric of my approach to therapy. As a therapist, I draw mainly from Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Person-Centered therapies.
Tired of the family dysfunction?
Compassionate, non-judgmental, humorous, and empathic are but few components woven into the fabric of my approach to therapy. As a therapist, I draw mainly from Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Person-Centered therapies.

I have a certificate in Family Mediation, and am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor.
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Seven Challenges, Motivational Interviewing and Mediation and specialize in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, school issues, marital issues and life cycle transitions.
I have a certificate in Family Mediation, and am a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor.
I have training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Seven Challenges, Motivational Interviewing and Mediation and specialize in working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, school issues, marital issues and life cycle transitions.

Carroll Counseling Ctrs - Mt. Airy And Eldersburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve.
Talking to a qualified mental health professional who can help you get back in control of your life is the first step toward positive change. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly on a wide range of mental health issues. Our trained professionals have helped families and individuals for over 20 years and we are here to help you.
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve.
Talking to a qualified mental health professional who can help you get back in control of your life is the first step toward positive change. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly on a wide range of mental health issues. Our trained professionals have helped families and individuals for over 20 years and we are here to help you.

Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
I have over 400 hours of intensive training in the evidenced based practice of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) . DBT includes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while also using change and acceptance strategies to validate emotions, tolerate distress, and remain mindful of the current moment.
Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
I have over 400 hours of intensive training in the evidenced based practice of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) . DBT includes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) while also using change and acceptance strategies to validate emotions, tolerate distress, and remain mindful of the current moment.

Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others ( family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves.
Through client-centered practices such as: Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Creative Therapy (art, music, narrative), and Dialectic Behavioral therapy we can navigate the relationship within yourself and with others. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults through the power of the therapeutic relationship.
Further, relationships are the center of connection: how we relate to others ( family, friends, coworkers,) and the relationship we have with ourselves.
Through client-centered practices such as: Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Creative Therapy (art, music, narrative), and Dialectic Behavioral therapy we can navigate the relationship within yourself and with others. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and adults through the power of the therapeutic relationship.

I offer evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths-based therapy, attachment theory, family systems, and psychodynamic methods.
If you’re struggling with the emotional challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, or loss, I’m here to offer a nonjudgmental, compassionate and understanding space. My aim is to help you navigate these profound transitions, providing support as you explore your feelings and work toward healing. Together, we can build resilience and find a renewed sense of balance and well-being on your journey.
I offer evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths-based therapy, attachment theory, family systems, and psychodynamic methods.
If you’re struggling with the emotional challenges of pregnancy, motherhood, or loss, I’m here to offer a nonjudgmental, compassionate and understanding space. My aim is to help you navigate these profound transitions, providing support as you explore your feelings and work toward healing. Together, we can build resilience and find a renewed sense of balance and well-being on your journey.

Family Foundation Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We provide individual, marriage, and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues and life transitions including depression, anxiety, separation/divorce, grief and loss.
We are an energetic small group practice who is here to help with all of life's transitions and challenges. Whether it be helping you through big life changes or managing the stress of day to day life, therapy can help! Our goal is to empower, support, and help you achieve your personal goals and help you learn to manage things getting in the way.
We provide individual, marriage, and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues and life transitions including depression, anxiety, separation/divorce, grief and loss.
We are an energetic small group practice who is here to help with all of life's transitions and challenges. Whether it be helping you through big life changes or managing the stress of day to day life, therapy can help! Our goal is to empower, support, and help you achieve your personal goals and help you learn to manage things getting in the way.

Is your family life stressful?
Areas of specialization include: *Relationship Issues *Marital Conflicts *Communication *Adjusting to being newly married or to being new Parents *Recovering from an extramarital affair *Parenting/co-parenting issues *Anxiety and Depression
Is your family life stressful?
Areas of specialization include: *Relationship Issues *Marital Conflicts *Communication *Adjusting to being newly married or to being new Parents *Recovering from an extramarital affair *Parenting/co-parenting issues *Anxiety and Depression

They may be struggling with some aspect of their life, mental illness, family/social conflict, or may want to know themselves better.
I offer my extensive clinical background and experience in formal psychiatric hospitals, informal community settings, and private practice. My therapeutic style creates a safe and supportive environment for my clients to feel seen and heard. I provide therapy that is affirming, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive.
They may be struggling with some aspect of their life, mental illness, family/social conflict, or may want to know themselves better.
I offer my extensive clinical background and experience in formal psychiatric hospitals, informal community settings, and private practice. My therapeutic style creates a safe and supportive environment for my clients to feel seen and heard. I provide therapy that is affirming, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive.

Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques?
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety or depression, navigating through grief, or experiencing conflicts within your family, I can offer guidance & tools to help you overcome obstacles & achieve emotional well-being. My approach utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based & Solution-Focused Therapy.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques?
Whether you're struggling with overwhelming anxiety or depression, navigating through grief, or experiencing conflicts within your family, I can offer guidance & tools to help you overcome obstacles & achieve emotional well-being. My approach utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based & Solution-Focused Therapy.
I am eclectic in my use of therapies and interventions with a focus upon Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am a holistic therapist and clinical supervisor who focuses upon body, mind, and spirit. My ideal client is ready to face their difficulties in an open and honest manner through individual growth and healing. I am a generalist. The populations I serve include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and my specialty is families wanting guidance in making changes to experience their healthiest physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
I am eclectic in my use of therapies and interventions with a focus upon Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am a holistic therapist and clinical supervisor who focuses upon body, mind, and spirit. My ideal client is ready to face their difficulties in an open and honest manner through individual growth and healing. I am a generalist. The populations I serve include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and my specialty is families wanting guidance in making changes to experience their healthiest physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

Perhaps you need help focusing or communicating with a partner, friend, family member, or workplace associate.
In an ever-demanding, overstimulating, and uncertain world, anxiety and difficulty with regulation and focus are issues that many people can relate to and/or experience significantly. Through an eclectic approach, we can individualize your treatment and meet you where you are at. I can help you find empowerment, encouragement, and a way forward.
Perhaps you need help focusing or communicating with a partner, friend, family member, or workplace associate.
In an ever-demanding, overstimulating, and uncertain world, anxiety and difficulty with regulation and focus are issues that many people can relate to and/or experience significantly. Through an eclectic approach, we can individualize your treatment and meet you where you are at. I can help you find empowerment, encouragement, and a way forward.

My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.
My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.

Michele Genevieve Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LLC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Over 30 years of experience serving the needs of Carroll County residents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, marital conflict, chronic illness, addictions and the challenge of life transitions and loss issues.
Over 30 years of experience serving the needs of Carroll County residents dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, marital conflict, chronic illness, addictions and the challenge of life transitions and loss issues.

Andi O'Connell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, CAS, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Eldersburg, MD 21784
I’m here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing. I work with teens and adults to address anxiety, stress management, and attachment trauma. Many of my clients identify as people pleasers and/or high achievers and feel like like they are burning the candle at both ends, trying to meet everyone's needs but their own. Together, we will identify what patterns are no longer serving you while also adding your needs back on your priority list in a way that feels authentic and secure.
I’m here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing. I work with teens and adults to address anxiety, stress management, and attachment trauma. Many of my clients identify as people pleasers and/or high achievers and feel like like they are burning the candle at both ends, trying to meet everyone's needs but their own. Together, we will identify what patterns are no longer serving you while also adding your needs back on your priority list in a way that feels authentic and secure.

If you have unresolved trauma or issues from a previous relationship, childhood, or friendships that are causing you to mistrust others and even questioning your faith, you might benefit from trauma-informed therapy to help resolve these issues. I'm a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Christian Trauma Specialist passionate about assisting people break free from the negative cycles preventing them from living an optimal life. I lean on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to guide my clients in managing their life stressors or symptoms more effectively to help enhance their quality of life.
If you have unresolved trauma or issues from a previous relationship, childhood, or friendships that are causing you to mistrust others and even questioning your faith, you might benefit from trauma-informed therapy to help resolve these issues. I'm a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Christian Trauma Specialist passionate about assisting people break free from the negative cycles preventing them from living an optimal life. I lean on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to guide my clients in managing their life stressors or symptoms more effectively to help enhance their quality of life.

My ideal client would be someone either navigating life stressors, anxiety, or depression. My client is someone hoping to reconnect with their strengths as well as create a better balance in their life. My client could potentially be experiencing trauma or issues with attachment concerns and relationships. My client expresses their goals of needing to manage emotions better, find balance within their routine, and build more confidence, which is helpful for communication of desires/ interests. The client wants to accomplish these goals for the first time or as a result of transition/trauma.
My ideal client would be someone either navigating life stressors, anxiety, or depression. My client is someone hoping to reconnect with their strengths as well as create a better balance in their life. My client could potentially be experiencing trauma or issues with attachment concerns and relationships. My client expresses their goals of needing to manage emotions better, find balance within their routine, and build more confidence, which is helpful for communication of desires/ interests. The client wants to accomplish these goals for the first time or as a result of transition/trauma.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.