Therapists in Ellicott City, MD

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.

Welcome! I’m compassionate psychotherapist who approaches therapy through a holistic, client-centered, strengths-based approach. I incorporate mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy to aid client’s in connecting to their internal world and processing their thoughts and behaviors without judgment. I believe in empowering clients of various ages and backgrounds to begin their healing and have a better understanding of who they are and what they have to offer to the world. My passion is helping people grow, heal, and reach their best potential and is here to support her client’s on their life’s journey.

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!

6/3/2022: I have availability intermittently (please email) . Services offered via secure "virtual office" only. Life can be challenging, confusing and painful. It can also be full of meaning, satisfaction, and joy. It takes courage to recognize that something needs to be different to have the life you want. Whether you need help making a decision, support after a difficult transition such as a divorce or loss, or are suffering but unsure of how to change, I will meet you where you are with compassion, a toolbox of strategies and techniques, working collaboratively and flexibly with you on your personal journey of change.

I love to assist people in growing spiritually. I’m passionate about helping you discover who you are by supporting your self-discovery journey. You may feel overwhelmed by the demands of your career, relationship and other life challenges which can ultimately make it more difficult to feel hopeful in your day to day. With me, you will discover that there’s a way to rediscover your inner spark and joy. Are you interested in healing yourself, moving forward, and finding your true path?

Hi there! I'm happy you've found my page. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist at Howard County Psychological Services, LLC with over 10 years of training and experience working with kids, teens, and young adults (0-25y) to cope with social, emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related concerns. I also have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals through their identity exploration/development. I collaborate closely with clients to set goals for therapy, and I integrate a variety of research-backed treatment modalities to suit each client's unique needs. I create space for folks to be their authentic selves to do the tough and

Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed professional counselor who also has a law degree and teaches counseling classes at a local university. Gage, my Therapy Dog, is a golden retriever who will be a part of our counseling or mediation sessions. Gage and I work with individuals, couples, and families coping with significant life events and transitions. If you want to develop better coping mechanisms, improved resilience, and a sense of gratitude which can lead to overall wellness, you may find our approach to be useful.

Therapy is a valuable tool that can help you set and achieve the goals you have for yourself. Do you want to become a fantastic parent?, let go and forgive?, become more assertive? How about love yourself?, improve your communication skills? All of these and more are attainable in a safe space. I specialize in listening to YOU. Whether we process a trauma together or work on addiction issues, we can do it together.

I specialize in comprehensive Evaluation and Psychological Testing services to address a range of needs for K-12 students ages 5 to 21 years, including: Learning Disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia) and other academic needs, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Behavioral Challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and School Neuropsychological Testing (Learning Style, Memory, Executive Functioning, etc.). Results are used to inform recommendations for school, home, and therapeutic settings.

Taking care of your whole self means focusing on the parts that are blooming and the parts that are healing. It can be important to have a calming and non-judgmental space to process your growth. My focus is to align with your needs to create the opportunity to reach your goals for mental health. I believe every person is capable of achieving self-love and happiness. I utilize person-centered and strengths-based approach to empower personal growth.

Relationships are the cornerstone of our lives. When our connection to others—and ourselves—is suffering, we in turn suffer. Perhaps you’ve been feeling out of step with your feelings and suspect that events from your past may be contributing to your difficulties relating to others currently. Maybe you've been feeling disconnected, stuck, or misunderstood in your marriage, and the loneliness is draining you. Maybe you have started to recognize that family dynamics from childhood have been impacting communication in your current relationships. No matter the context, you long for real and meaningful connection with the ones you love.

Hello! I am so happy that you have decided to take a big step in your journey towards mental wellness and that you are interested in allowing me to support you in that journey. My name is Sierra Patterson, and I am an LCPC therapist licensed in Maryland. For over a decade, I worked in the mental health field, gaining experience with a variety of mental health conditions including bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, depression, and PTSD.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Ellicott City Behavioral Health (ECBH). I specialize in pediatric and health psychology and work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their parents. I see clients with mood concerns such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also work with clients experiencing stress related to medical conditions such as cancer, blood disorders, fertility challenges, pain, sleep, injury or rehabilitation, heart conditions, GI, diabetes, and other various health problems.

I work with individuals and families with difficulties ranging from mood disorders to relationship issues. My treatment background includes work with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse and family and relationship problems. The most important component to therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. I offer a free inititial consultation to identify your needs and make sure that I am the right therapist for you.

I have been a practicing clinical social worker since 1998. I have specialized in trauma, attachment related disorders, anxiety, depression and family of origin issues. My approach is to meet the client where he/she is respecting that you are the expert of you. I believe that change is always possible through finding the right support and solutions. I am always humbled by the hard work of my clients and honored to be a part of their journey.

Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or any other issue you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am a veteran in the field with over 10 years of experience in the field with children, families, teenagers, couples, and adults. Many of my clients need help with depression, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, emotional & narcissistic abuse, and relationship issues.

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

I offer person-centered, trauma-informed art therapy and psychotherapy. My multifaceted experience lends me an adaptive approach in supporting each individual's goals in a supportive, non-judgmental manner. Sometimes that involves art-making, sometimes conversation, often both. I personally understand the transformative capacity of creative expression, and enjoy guiding people through that process. I am passionate about the neuroscientific reasoning behind human experiences, habits, patterns, and responses. I find art an invaluable tool in illuminating and facilitating that reasoning.

At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible and that individuals often need to tell themselves a different story about living with illness, which can easily become a limiting center of their life. I strive to create a caring relationship grounded in humor, warmth and compassion.