Child Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

We have immediate openings with 2 of our therapists, Shawntel Fitzgerald LGPC and Tierra Clark LMSW. They are both experienced working with individuals and children .

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.

By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.

My professional interests include psychotherapy with parent- child dyads, children , teens, families, and individual adults using an attachment-focused approach. I have experience and interest in working with families impacted by attachment disruption, adoption, foster care, trauma, and LGBTQ issues. With over 30 years of experience, I bring compassion, humor, and creativity to my work with families. I have worked as a School Psychologist for the Howard County Public School System, provided parent consultation for families, and facilitated workshops for families throughout the United States, Canada, and in South Africa.

Now Accepting New Clients Being human is dynamic and complex, and we all need a safe space to explore, reflect, and return to ourselves. I know that honoring our own wants and needs can be challenging and vulnerable at times, and I strive to establish an open, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment, to meet you wherever you are at in your life. I truly believe in the power of self-expression, and am willing to get as creative as possible, within the realms of evidence-based practice, in order to help you achieve your goals.

The word "umeed" drives from the Urdu language meaning "hope." At Umeed Center for Healing Relationships, hope is at the core of our healing (process). Under the clinical direction of Dr. Misbha E. Qureshi, you will receive exceptional care as it pertains to your emotional and psychological needs. Dr. Qureshi received her Master's and PhD in Couple and Family Therapy. She has over 14 years of clinical experience in the behavioral health system, providing psychiatric treatment to diverse communities. Her areas of expertise include cultural diversity, social justice, trauma/abuse, parent- child attachments, and relational healing.

What keeps me growing as a professional and drives me to do what I do, are the individuals and families that I have the privilege to work with everyday. There are times in all of our lives when we need to reach out for support and encouragement and to know that we are not alone. I have extensive experience in the field of trauma, in particular with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, child abuse, and child neglect. When working with this population, I have treated issues ranging from but not limited to PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment, and anger.

My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.

I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children . My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.

Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children , adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.

As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over fifteen years of experience in providing counseling services to children ; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child 's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.

Collaborative Counseling Center (CCC) is a comprehensive mental health center for children , adolescents and their families in the Greater Baltimore-Washington area. We provide counseling and medication management services. As the Clinical Director, I provide cognitive behavioral focused treatment to my clients, within a supportive and empathic safe space. I specialize in the treatement of children and adolescents and their families, providing individual and group therapy as well as parent coaching. I work collaboratively with clincians at CCC and coordinate with community providers.

Many people seek counseling for a variety of reasons. The counseling process can be one of growth and self actualization. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I want to assist you along your path of growth. I want to hear your story and help guide you towards your goals. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which aims to change thought patterns to determine how they play a role in unhealthy behaviors and beliefs.