Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

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ML Ministries
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MDiv, MSPC, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.
(410) 431-1114
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Lois Ann Blum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults who struggle with social, emotional or behavioral issues associated with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, learning disabilities, loss or divorce. Drawing largely from the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), my goals are to help young clients gain an understanding of their challenges and develop more effective coping skills. I work closely with parents to help them better understand their child’s difficulties and learn how to best guide and support them at home and school.
(443) 341-4739
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Stacey J Hellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.
(443) 329-5564
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Corinne Heiliger
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
(443) 400-7086
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Understanding Wisdom’s Well
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
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.
(443) 378-3674
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Lauren Douville
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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.
(443) 201-7759
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Ryan Heemann
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Greetings! I am a gay, white cisgender therapist whose passion is working with LGBTQ clients. I specialize in working with clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma along with identity challenges tied to sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious rejection. As a therapist, I help reduce shame and stigma around mental health, and introduce a range of grounding skills to both calm and boost ourselves. My approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for intense emotions, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for responses that feel automatic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for negative thinking.
(301) 360-4349
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Michele D Santos-Launay
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.
(410) 220-6545
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Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Zha'anya Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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).
(443) 233-1853
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Sharon Pieczenik
LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(443) 233-0698
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Lisa Boxall
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
(410) 609-5593
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Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Tracey Lynne Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(443) 218-9727
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Miles George
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I am a trans identified psychotherapist with clinical training influenced by person centered, relational, and family systems theory. I value the importance of providing my clients with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and use an intersectional lens to ensure my clients are truly seen. I provide compassionate, authentic, and skilled therapy to support and empower my clients. I work from a framework that acknowledges how clients’ intersecting identities impact their mental health, and needs within therapy, specifically when it comes to the effects of minority stress.
(301) 360-4349
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Halcyon Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
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.
(443) 296-5124
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Ben Losurdo-Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative psychotherapist who grounds my practice in trauma-informed, narrative, and critical consciousness frameworks. I also have experience and training in mindfulness, trauma-focused CBT, child and adolescent trauma, and EMDR therapy. I have also completed population-specific trainings relating to gender, sexuality, racism and oppression. I understand that many mental health challenges cannot be separated from social, environmental, and political contexts, and seek to challenge dominant narratives which negatively impact the ways people come to see themselves. I believe in the power of community.
(301) 360-4349
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Trina L Bennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, MSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(410) 305-7324
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Marianne O'Leary
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(410) 489-1189
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Ellicott City, MD 21042
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Vaughn E Harvey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
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.
(443) 470-6807
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Roger Dever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Whether you have experienced concerns with your emotions or mental health, trauma, couples issues, or have just got to a point in your life where you did everything right, but you don't feel happy; I would love the opportunity to try and help. I treat a variety of mental health and emotional issues. I believe that therapy should not only address mental health symptoms but also help people develop an ability to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I specialize in using a variety of evidence-based treatments to help people change what they can and learn acceptance and compassion for the rest.
(443) 241-8099
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Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Tracy Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am a Masters level Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), and I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also enjoy running support groups. I believe that everyone has strengths that can support and guide them through hard times. However, during especially difficult experiences, we often forget our strengths. And it is at this point when it becomes important to have someone to confide in. Together we can identify goals that will lead you toward healthier ways of coping. Hopefully after practicing more positive and constructive coping skills, you will find yourself with a greater sense of emotional satisfaction in life.
(410) 774-6662
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Ellicott City, MD 21042
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How can I find a therapist in Ellicott City?

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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, 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 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.