Adults Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

Robin Brown, LCSW-C, received her BS in psychology from Towson University and her Master's in Social Work from University of MD, Baltimore in 1995. Robin specializes in using a mindfulness framework to assist clients in finding their strength to flourish while dealing with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse or neurodevelopmental related issues. Drawing from various modalities ranging from cognitive behavioral, to guided imagery and art therapy, Robin works with children and adults to help them find their path to healing in a safe space.

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.

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.

I am currently providing Live Telehealth Services to children, adolescents, young adults and families! I specialize in offering counseling and educational services for those with psychoneurological differences that include but are not limited to: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Twice-Exceptional, and related Learning or Processing Differences. As a neurodiverse-affirming therapist I am committed to providing trauma-informed, strengths based counseling, advocacy, and educational services that are respectful of the dignity and humanity of every person I treat.

Who said change was easy? Change is inevitable, but for the past few years we have been asked to make some not so easy changes. Having to deal with the responsibilities of life while having to make life changes such as working from home, virtual school, ever changing relationships, and a growing family can take a toll. You may feel lonely and overwhelmed with no one to talk to, I am here to listen. Let's work together to have you feel heard and empowered. Together we will work on finding you useful coping skills, addressing past traumas, practice making healthy and safe relationships, and feeling confident in yourself!

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide therapy services for adults , with a special concentration in couples and relationships. Through my practice, I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and have training in various additional techniques in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I believe that everyone is unique and therefore requires personalized treatment based on individual needs, goals, values and interests. My goal is to assist my clients in making necessary changes to live healthier and more meaningful lives.