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Flori Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042  (Online Only)
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pain of wondering whether to leave or stay in your relationship because you've tried everything but nothing really works, I'd like to help. At times, you may feel angry and disappointed that the attraction, admiration or compassion for each other has begun to fade. Or you may sometimes believe things are starting to improve only to feel the tension return once again. It can be a draining dance that leaves you confused, wounded and bitter.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pain of wondering whether to leave or stay in your relationship because you've tried everything but nothing really works, I'd like to help. At times, you may feel angry and disappointed that the attraction, admiration or compassion for each other has begun to fade. Or you may sometimes believe things are starting to improve only to feel the tension return once again. It can be a draining dance that leaves you confused, wounded and bitter.
(443) 992-7074 View (443) 992-7074
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Georgiana Avram
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want to achieve a level of self mastery where you deeply understand yourself and how you operate in this world? Do you want to make conscious choices in your life that bring you fulfillment and joy? Do you want to increase your self compassion and empathy and have an easier time navigating your relationships? Psychotherapy can help with all of this and more. As a therapist, I see us on a journey traveling together. I am a guide and I am here to understand your world. From that understanding, we will begin to explore possibilities, solutions, and ideas which foster growth.
Do you want to achieve a level of self mastery where you deeply understand yourself and how you operate in this world? Do you want to make conscious choices in your life that bring you fulfillment and joy? Do you want to increase your self compassion and empathy and have an easier time navigating your relationships? Psychotherapy can help with all of this and more. As a therapist, I see us on a journey traveling together. I am a guide and I am here to understand your world. From that understanding, we will begin to explore possibilities, solutions, and ideas which foster growth.
(301) 205-5922 View (301) 205-5922
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Melania O'Hatnick
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
Do you feel you are not living your life at its full potential? Are you unsatisfied with the quality and direction of your life? Does self doubt, anxiety, sadness, anger or emotional eating interfere with your personal, professional or social life? Do you still feel the pain of past sexual or physical abuse, bullying, neglect, or feelings of being unloved? Do you cope by overeating? Has a military experience left you with unwanted intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable emotions? It is difficult to go through life with such overwhelming emotions, but there is hope and and I can help.
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Online Therapists

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Diana Barabas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Salisbury, MD 21804  (Online Only)
Welcome, and thank you for considering me to walk alongside of you in your journey to a better life! I believe that we all have an innate capacity to heal and grow, just as I am aware that at times we all need a safe and trusting space to work through problems or life transitions. Having a trusting relationship with a therapist can be a great support whether you are dealing with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, or relationship issues. Let me help! I honor each individual’s unique background, story, and characteristics, and I draw from several approaches to tailor treatment to suit your individual needs.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me to walk alongside of you in your journey to a better life! I believe that we all have an innate capacity to heal and grow, just as I am aware that at times we all need a safe and trusting space to work through problems or life transitions. Having a trusting relationship with a therapist can be a great support whether you are dealing with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, or relationship issues. Let me help! I honor each individual’s unique background, story, and characteristics, and I draw from several approaches to tailor treatment to suit your individual needs.
(667) 230-5568 View (667) 230-5568
Photo of Dina Josif Block in Ellicott City, MD
Dina Josif Block
MS, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
I am a Psycho/Behavioral Therapist with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples who are suffering from health and mental issues. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In the last couple of year I focus on helping those suffering from chronic pain,depression, anxiety cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management and career counselling. I am a Cognitive Therapist and I believe that people have a choice, they can change their behavior, their thought process, learn to move forward and acquire hope.
(410) 567-0226 View (410) 567-0226
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Letizia Fariss
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
When people experience trauma or other life stressors, they usually feel like they are losing control. As a Christ-centered counselor, Letizia humbly believes in providing Spirit-guided therapy, meaning that she will allow Christ, through the Holy Spirit, to guide her as she provides counseling for her clients. Rather than approaching counseling as a list of tasks that need to be checked off, Letizia focuses on the whole person in everything she does. Letizia uses an eclectic approach to counseling and can incorporate many different orientations to best suit the needs of a client.
When people experience trauma or other life stressors, they usually feel like they are losing control. As a Christ-centered counselor, Letizia humbly believes in providing Spirit-guided therapy, meaning that she will allow Christ, through the Holy Spirit, to guide her as she provides counseling for her clients. Rather than approaching counseling as a list of tasks that need to be checked off, Letizia focuses on the whole person in everything she does. Letizia uses an eclectic approach to counseling and can incorporate many different orientations to best suit the needs of a client.
(571) 380-8062 View (571) 380-8062

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.