Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

Discovering one's life purpose is often an elusive and uncertain journey. People can live most of their lives and never discover their purpose. When the experiences of pain, suffering, and grief seem to be the norm rather than peace, joy, and love, the question is often, "why do bad things happen to good people?" Understanding and embracing life's most challenging experiences make the difference between resilience and despair. Your story narrated through your own lens can help you discover your purpose through meaning-making of all your hurts and find hope in the midst of your healing.

If you have tried traditional "talk therapy" in the past and are still stuck in old emotional and behavioral patterns, I can help! If you've struggled with an addiction or self-harming behavior, you know how hard it is to change and how easy to fall back into old habits especially when life brings unexpected challenges. Together we will discover what's underneath the addictive behavior and get to the root cause rather than just focusing on stopping the behavior. I use more expressive and experiential modalities to help you make meaningful, lasting changes and actually feel better, not just understand yourself better.

Providing services in Columbia, Maryland, I offer therapy for individuals and couples. My passion is walking with people through challenges towards health. I specialize in trauma and grief, using body and brain therapies to help people heal more effectively that talk therapy alone. I have a Master of Science degree in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University and a BA in Psychology and Religion from the College of William & Mary. Along with National Certification and State Licensure, I bring specialized training to integrate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process for holistic care of heart, mind, and spirit.

I am here to assist clients with solving life's trouble spots. With over 20 years of experience I am sure that with using wisdom and understanding, you will thrive.

Now accepting new clients. Do you feel stressed out, anxious, irritable, or sad? Are you struggling with your relationship and lacking connection and intimacy? Are you feeling stuck in a negative cycle with your partner and in need of communication skills? I can help and bring change to your life. Little steps can lead to big changes and sometimes getting started is the hardest part. I am ready to help and have powerful tools to support you through this time.

Not everyone likes to talk about their thoughts, feelings and past traumas. Luckily, there’s a type of therapy that uses calming eye movements to bring healing and reduces uncomfortable feelings in a natural and out-of-the-box manner. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help reduce negative images, sensations, and symptoms. It is an evidence-based therapy that has been proven with research at the University of South Florida and is used extensively with veterans. ART therapy is designed to bring about big changes in a short period of time (https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/). Traditional talk therapy is also available.

I am so glad you are here. By seeking therapy, you are taking a significant step toward becoming your best self. I aim to support you during this process and begin a collaborative effort to reach your goals. I work with all age groups and have treated many disorders and conditions. I am well-versed in working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and major life stressors. My other specialties include ADHD, autism, and trauma. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and open to using all treatment modalities (individual, couple, and family therapy).

OPEN Slots For NEW Clients! Adults, Couples, Teens. You are ready for change. But struggling to make that change a reality. Together, we will explore how your mind and emotions work and how to manage them more effectively. Our goal is to empower you to embrace your full potential.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief and loss, or perhaps you or a family member is facing a difficult late-life transition, I'd like to help. It's not uncommon to search for meaning and understanding during times of loss and transition, whether it be sudden, unexpected, or seen in the distance. The emotions can be all-consuming and may seem confusing, even stifling at times. If you are searching for a safe space to share your feelings and to make meaning of your loss or late-life transition, I'd like to provide that for you. My counseling is tailored to meet you wherever you are on your very unique journey.

I specialize in treating clients enduring the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, financial stress, career transitions, social injustice, relationship trauma, family transitions, family conflict, and parenting issues.

H.F. & Associates, LLC provides mental health therapy services for clients ages 13 and older. This includes individual and family sessions. We have expertise in working with clients who have a history of depression and a range of traumas, including sexual, physical and emotional abuse. We also treat clients who have been traumatized as a result of neglect, witnessing or experiencing community and/or domestic violence and trauma related to school or workplace bullying.

I believe that each person is born with incredible strengths that are sometimes buried through their interpretation of life events and personal struggles. We can become anxious, depressed, angry or overwhelmed, while dreaming of the way we really want to live and express ourselves. I can honestly say that each of you has the potential to uncover your true self; to find contentment, self-worth and self-growth. The journey can be rough, at times, but I would like to walk alongside the path with you as you re-discover your dynamic self and achieve your personal goals.

Anxiety and depression can rob you of your peace of mind and ability to enjoy life. I specialize in working with people who seek to overcome the effects of anxiety and depression in their lives, and move on to thrive. This includes people with a wide variety of anxiety and mood disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as such other issues as life transitions (young adult, midlife, aging). In addition, I work with problems facing older adults, such as caregiver issues. I am trained in the use of EMDR, and have a longstanding specialty in trauma.

With over 20 years of experience, helping you find a solution to difficult situations is my commitment. Developing coping skills to better deal with a life challenge, trauma such as sexual victimization and offending, marital/couple concerns, life phase transition, anger management, grief/loss are just a few of the areas I can help with. I also have extensive experience in the area of child behavior for issues such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). My expertise includes counseling and coaching, as well as providing assistance in conjunction with the family, school or doctor to develop a plan of support.