Psychodynamic Therapists in Eldersburg, MD
I work from a psychodynamic, family systems, relational framework.
Are you a burned out parent who is desperately trying to parent the "right" way, but you feel exhausted, defeated, anxious, and depressed? Does your own childhood trauma pop up, threatening to derail you as you navigate parenting? Is it hard to take care of yourself while taking care of everyone else?
Do you wonder how in the world life might get just a little bit easier?
Now more than ever, families are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
I believe that pain and shame die when shared and that there is hope for being able to heal.
I work from a psychodynamic, family systems, relational framework.
Are you a burned out parent who is desperately trying to parent the "right" way, but you feel exhausted, defeated, anxious, and depressed? Does your own childhood trauma pop up, threatening to derail you as you navigate parenting? Is it hard to take care of yourself while taking care of everyone else?
Do you wonder how in the world life might get just a little bit easier?
Now more than ever, families are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
I believe that pain and shame die when shared and that there is hope for being able to heal.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
Mario Conliffe
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Eldersburg, MD 21784
As a therapist, I draw mainly from Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Person-Centered therapies.
Feeling hopeless or depressed? Angry? Anxious? Overwhelmed by life's circumstances? Struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? Tired of the family dysfunction? Well, I am here to listen and to help you make the changes you wish to see in your life. I work with individuals (age 15+), families, and couples who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family dysfunction, substance abuse and addiction issues, stressful life transitions, and other difficulties. I am also trained in pastoral counseling and respond to spiritual and existential concerns when clients desire.
As a therapist, I draw mainly from Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Person-Centered therapies.
Feeling hopeless or depressed? Angry? Anxious? Overwhelmed by life's circumstances? Struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? Tired of the family dysfunction? Well, I am here to listen and to help you make the changes you wish to see in your life. I work with individuals (age 15+), families, and couples who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family dysfunction, substance abuse and addiction issues, stressful life transitions, and other difficulties. I am also trained in pastoral counseling and respond to spiritual and existential concerns when clients desire.
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
The Journey Begins Here... I have found, for my patients and myself, that life is a series of adjustments. Some adjustments are small, smooth and easy, and we may even feel grateful for the new direction on our path. Some of these adjustments are overwhelming. They knock us to our knees, and we feel we may never get up again. Most are somewhere in between.... Whatever challenges bring you to seek counsel, rest assured there is help to adjust and navigate the road ahead.
The Journey Begins Here... I have found, for my patients and myself, that life is a series of adjustments. Some adjustments are small, smooth and easy, and we may even feel grateful for the new direction on our path. Some of these adjustments are overwhelming. They knock us to our knees, and we feel we may never get up again. Most are somewhere in between.... Whatever challenges bring you to seek counsel, rest assured there is help to adjust and navigate the road ahead.
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.
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 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 a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
I am a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
Please note: morning & midday availability only .......... Change is not easy. Whether you're needing to experience relief from anxiety, depression, past trauma, or a current difficult situation, counseling can help bring us out of stagnation and onto the path of change in a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere. I enjoy helping people identify what thoughts and behaviors are helpful in building satisfying lives and which may have once proved useful, but no longer work for them. Taking small steps, while being kind to ourselves when we make mistakes, can create the kind of change that we want to see in our lives.
Please note: morning & midday availability only .......... Change is not easy. Whether you're needing to experience relief from anxiety, depression, past trauma, or a current difficult situation, counseling can help bring us out of stagnation and onto the path of change in a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere. I enjoy helping people identify what thoughts and behaviors are helpful in building satisfying lives and which may have once proved useful, but no longer work for them. Taking small steps, while being kind to ourselves when we make mistakes, can create the kind of change that we want to see in our lives.
Candice Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, FRTP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to make meaningful changes? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either. I’m here to guide and empower you to overcome your obstacles and move toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
As an EMDR-trained clinical psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders and dual diagnosis disorders, I bring a compassionate and tailored approach to every session. Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can identify the root of your struggles.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about how to make meaningful changes? You're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone either. I’m here to guide and empower you to overcome your obstacles and move toward a brighter, more fulfilling future.
As an EMDR-trained clinical psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders and dual diagnosis disorders, I bring a compassionate and tailored approach to every session. Whether we meet in person or virtually, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can identify the root of your struggles.
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I’m a highly trained somatic therapist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. Many of the people who come to see me have always felt a little different, deeply thoughtful, sensitive, and aware, but also frustrated that traditional approaches to healing haven’t fully helped. You may understand your problems intellectually, yet still feel the stress, tension, or anxiety living in your body. Somatic therapy works differently. Instead of only talking about problems, we work directly with the nervous system and the body’s natural capacity to heal.
I’m a highly trained somatic therapist specializing in trauma and anxiety disorders. Many of the people who come to see me have always felt a little different, deeply thoughtful, sensitive, and aware, but also frustrated that traditional approaches to healing haven’t fully helped. You may understand your problems intellectually, yet still feel the stress, tension, or anxiety living in your body. Somatic therapy works differently. Instead of only talking about problems, we work directly with the nervous system and the body’s natural capacity to heal.
I pull from mindfulness, psychodynamic, DBT, IFS, CBT, and somatic theories to help personalize each person's treatment and plan.
If you are stuck and caught up by your feelings or it seems like there are different pieces of yourself that are pulling you in different directions, you are not alone. So many of us find it difficult to manage the big life changes that come our way and, along with them, big and strong emotions. However, it's not something that you have to go through on your own - working with a highly qualified therapist to process what is going on in your life can be a great next step.
I pull from mindfulness, psychodynamic, DBT, IFS, CBT, and somatic theories to help personalize each person's treatment and plan.
If you are stuck and caught up by your feelings or it seems like there are different pieces of yourself that are pulling you in different directions, you are not alone. So many of us find it difficult to manage the big life changes that come our way and, along with them, big and strong emotions. However, it's not something that you have to go through on your own - working with a highly qualified therapist to process what is going on in your life can be a great next step.
Feeling lost or not understood? I support adolescents and adults (12+) navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, and life’s major milestones. Whether you are struggling with Anxiety, ADHD, or the weight of religious trauma, I am here to help. Having spent seven years as a teacher, I understand how much our environment shapes us. I help clients move forward by creating an inviting, nonjudgmental space where we prioritize your goals. Together, we build healthy ways of functioning so you can thrive during both everyday life and your most challenging seasons. Let's take this journey together, reach out!
Feeling lost or not understood? I support adolescents and adults (12+) navigating the complexities of anxiety, trauma, and life’s major milestones. Whether you are struggling with Anxiety, ADHD, or the weight of religious trauma, I am here to help. Having spent seven years as a teacher, I understand how much our environment shapes us. I help clients move forward by creating an inviting, nonjudgmental space where we prioritize your goals. Together, we build healthy ways of functioning so you can thrive during both everyday life and your most challenging seasons. Let's take this journey together, reach out!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships? You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, or a major life transition and finding it hard to feel grounded or at ease. Perhaps old patterns are resurfacing, or you feel restless, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin, just a willingness to explore what’s coming up and why.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself or your relationships? You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, or a major life transition and finding it hard to feel grounded or at ease. Perhaps old patterns are resurfacing, or you feel restless, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin, just a willingness to explore what’s coming up and why.
Trauma impacts so many of us, whether it is trauma with a small "t" (like being teased as a child, financial stresses, or relationship losses) or trauma with a big "T" (such as accidents, deaths, emotional or physical abuse, or sexual trauma). I specialize in working with traumas of all types. Using approaches that are suited to your individual needs, I can help you work your way through the pain and memories to a more peaceful and calm place.
Trauma impacts so many of us, whether it is trauma with a small "t" (like being teased as a child, financial stresses, or relationship losses) or trauma with a big "T" (such as accidents, deaths, emotional or physical abuse, or sexual trauma). I specialize in working with traumas of all types. Using approaches that are suited to your individual needs, I can help you work your way through the pain and memories to a more peaceful and calm place.
His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
I have developed a meditation-based psychotherapy model which I call Zensight therapy. Interested individuals will be able to learn effective methods for attaining a deeply calm mind, which can then be put to use to work on personal issues in a powerful way.
His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
I have developed a meditation-based psychotherapy model which I call Zensight therapy. Interested individuals will be able to learn effective methods for attaining a deeply calm mind, which can then be put to use to work on personal issues in a powerful way.
Your Therapist or co-facilitator of change and support is experienced and trained in numerous modalities. She has been called pragmatic and creative by prior clients and she views clients as strength-based. Her clinical work centers creativity, flexibility, and freedom as folks find their way to goals that work for them.
My clinical work centers creativity, flexibility, and freedom as folks find their way to goals that work for them.
Your Therapist or co-facilitator of change and support is experienced and trained in numerous modalities. She has been called pragmatic and creative by prior clients and she views clients as strength-based. Her clinical work centers creativity, flexibility, and freedom as folks find their way to goals that work for them.
My clinical work centers creativity, flexibility, and freedom as folks find their way to goals that work for them.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I can help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I can help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
I am here to support you if you carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or life stressors who is ready for support in healing and growth. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected but want relief from symptoms, stronger coping skills, and healthier relationships. My goal is for you to feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and rediscover joy and purpose in their life. As a first-generation college graduate and professional, I understand the unique pressures of navigating multiple roles and expectations, and I bring that perspective into therapy to better support clients facing similar challenges.
I am here to support you if you carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or life stressors who is ready for support in healing and growth. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected but want relief from symptoms, stronger coping skills, and healthier relationships. My goal is for you to feel seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change and rediscover joy and purpose in their life. As a first-generation college graduate and professional, I understand the unique pressures of navigating multiple roles and expectations, and I bring that perspective into therapy to better support clients facing similar challenges.
I specialize exclusively in immigration psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating complex immigration cases. My work focuses on providing high-quality, clinically rigorous evaluations that support legal applications and clearly document the psychological impact of separation, trauma, and hardship.
I conduct evaluations for:
Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
Asylum cases
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases
U-Visa and T-Visa cases
EOIR-42B, or non-LPR cancellation of removal
I specialize exclusively in immigration psychological evaluations for individuals and families navigating complex immigration cases. My work focuses on providing high-quality, clinically rigorous evaluations that support legal applications and clearly document the psychological impact of separation, trauma, and hardship.
I conduct evaluations for:
Extreme Hardship Waivers (I-601 / I-601A)
Asylum cases
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases
U-Visa and T-Visa cases
EOIR-42B, or non-LPR cancellation of removal
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.