Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
When life starts to feel unmanageable, therapy can be a powerful space to rediscover your voice and reclaim your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling drained from giving too much in their relationships—struggling to set boundaries or feeling responsible for others’ emotions. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you develop healthier connections built on trust, respect, and authenticity. As you strengthen your relationship with yourself, you’ll likely notice less anxiety, clearer communication, and a greater sense of peace in your relationships.
When life starts to feel unmanageable, therapy can be a powerful space to rediscover your voice and reclaim your sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling drained from giving too much in their relationships—struggling to set boundaries or feeling responsible for others’ emotions. Together, we’ll explore these patterns with compassion and curiosity, helping you develop healthier connections built on trust, respect, and authenticity. As you strengthen your relationship with yourself, you’ll likely notice less anxiety, clearer communication, and a greater sense of peace in your relationships.
Becoming your best self, managing natural life transitions, and staying on top of daily stressors takes work. I seek to create a safe, trusting environment where you feel free to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. We will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to establish improved ways of being and relating to others. Through our work together, you will achieve a better understanding of yourself, helping you to alleviate distress and develop more satisfying relationships.
Becoming your best self, managing natural life transitions, and staying on top of daily stressors takes work. I seek to create a safe, trusting environment where you feel free to share honestly and receive genuine feedback. We will explore patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to establish improved ways of being and relating to others. Through our work together, you will achieve a better understanding of yourself, helping you to alleviate distress and develop more satisfying relationships.
Are you an adolescent or young adult—or the concerned parent of one—who struggles to cope with academic and social pressures? Or perhaps you're looking for couples counseling to work through betrayal trauma and rebuilt trust and emotional safety in your relationship. Taking a brain-based approach to therapy, my passion is helping teens, couples, and families work through difficult experiences to learn how to thrive instead of survive and get their lives back on a positive trajectory. As someone who has worked at my own healing, I've experienced how powerful and life-changing healing from trauma can be.
Are you an adolescent or young adult—or the concerned parent of one—who struggles to cope with academic and social pressures? Or perhaps you're looking for couples counseling to work through betrayal trauma and rebuilt trust and emotional safety in your relationship. Taking a brain-based approach to therapy, my passion is helping teens, couples, and families work through difficult experiences to learn how to thrive instead of survive and get their lives back on a positive trajectory. As someone who has worked at my own healing, I've experienced how powerful and life-changing healing from trauma can be.
Annie Scheffer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
4 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
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 Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 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.
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 Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 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.
Jan Carey -Deep Relational Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, CST
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You want a deeper connection — but the awkwardness, conflict, or distance between you has left you feeling defeated. You're walking on eggshells, wondering if you'll ever truly feel seen, heard, or understood by the person you love. And sex? It's become a chore, tangled up in hurt feelings, mismatched desire, and a growing sense of disconnect. You wish intimacy felt exciting and natural again — but right now it feels hard, distant, and out of reach. You are not alone in feeling this way. I offer telehealth sessions, so getting started is easy no matter where you are in the state.
You want a deeper connection — but the awkwardness, conflict, or distance between you has left you feeling defeated. You're walking on eggshells, wondering if you'll ever truly feel seen, heard, or understood by the person you love. And sex? It's become a chore, tangled up in hurt feelings, mismatched desire, and a growing sense of disconnect. You wish intimacy felt exciting and natural again — but right now it feels hard, distant, and out of reach. You are not alone in feeling this way. I offer telehealth sessions, so getting started is easy no matter where you are in the state.
My ideal clients are adolescents, and adults. I have a particular passion for working with neurodiverse individuals (ASD, ADHD, OCD) and those with intellectual disabilities. I also enjoy working with those who do not fall into the neurodiverse category, those with depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I enjoy working with clients who may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, life transitions, or difficulties understanding and advocating for their own needs.
My ideal clients are adolescents, and adults. I have a particular passion for working with neurodiverse individuals (ASD, ADHD, OCD) and those with intellectual disabilities. I also enjoy working with those who do not fall into the neurodiverse category, those with depression, anxiety, trauma etc. I enjoy working with clients who may be navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, life transitions, or difficulties understanding and advocating for their own needs.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next steps, you’re not alone. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, adjusting to a major life transition, or struggling with identity and motivation, support is available. I work with adults ages 18+ who are ready for growth and self-exploration. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll identify the challenges keeping you stuck and build practical coping tools to help you feel more in control, confident, and aligned with who you are.
Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next steps, you’re not alone. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, adjusting to a major life transition, or struggling with identity and motivation, support is available. I work with adults ages 18+ who are ready for growth and self-exploration. My goal is to provide a warm, supportive environment where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued. Together, we’ll identify the challenges keeping you stuck and build practical coping tools to help you feel more in control, confident, and aligned with who you are.
Life can be, and is, full of moments when you feel distant from yourself, unsure of what you need, or simply overwhelmed by the weight of it all. Whether you are navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief, self-worth, or a sense of disconnection, something inside you knows there is more to life than just getting by.
That quiet knowing deserves space.
Life can be, and is, full of moments when you feel distant from yourself, unsure of what you need, or simply overwhelmed by the weight of it all. Whether you are navigating life transitions, anxiety, grief, self-worth, or a sense of disconnection, something inside you knows there is more to life than just getting by.
That quiet knowing deserves space.
Hello and Welcome. I am a practitioner who believes that therapy is a collaborative and suppurative space where you feel heard, understood and accepted.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and you don't have to have everything figured out before beginning.
My goal is to create a safe space, nonjudgmental environmental where we can explore what you're experiencing, develop a greater understanding of self, and work together toward a meaningful change. I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, experiences, and goals.
Hello and Welcome. I am a practitioner who believes that therapy is a collaborative and suppurative space where you feel heard, understood and accepted.
I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable, and you don't have to have everything figured out before beginning.
My goal is to create a safe space, nonjudgmental environmental where we can explore what you're experiencing, develop a greater understanding of self, and work together toward a meaningful change. I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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.
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 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.
I specialize in comprehensive Evaluation and Psychological Testing services to address a range of needs for 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.
I am a fully- licensed therapist in FL who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.
I am a fully- licensed therapist in FL who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.
You may look like you have it together, but internally, you’re exhausted. Maybe anxiety has you constantly overthinking, depression has made things feel heavier, or a major life transition has left you questioning what comes next. You may be carrying past experiences that still affect how you see yourself, your relationships, or the world around you. You know you want something to change, you’re just not sure where to start.
You may look like you have it together, but internally, you’re exhausted. Maybe anxiety has you constantly overthinking, depression has made things feel heavier, or a major life transition has left you questioning what comes next. You may be carrying past experiences that still affect how you see yourself, your relationships, or the world around you. You know you want something to change, you’re just not sure where to start.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
Angela Erin Smith
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I specialize in trauma recovery for adults. Specifically, I have clinical experience working with adults who have trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and relationship problems.
As a therapist, I specialize in trauma recovery for adults. Specifically, I have clinical experience working with adults who have trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and relationship problems.
Lois Ann Blum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with social, emotional or behavioral issues associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or family issues related to parenting or marital discord. Drawing largely from the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), my goals are to help clients gain an understanding of their challenges and develop more effective coping skills. My work with teens includes helping parents to better understand their child's difficulties and learn how to best guide and support them at home and school.
I specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with social, emotional or behavioral issues associated with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or family issues related to parenting or marital discord. Drawing largely from the evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), my goals are to help clients gain an understanding of their challenges and develop more effective coping skills. My work with teens includes helping parents to better understand their child's difficulties and learn how to best guide and support them at home and school.
Katie McDearmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships are hard work! I am here to help you and your partner(s) through common struggles such as infidelity recovery, desire discrepancies and other bedroom issues, communication barriers, co-parenting challenges, emotional intimacy, re-connection, discernment/separation and much more. I also help individuals with sexual dysfunction, distressing compulsions and/or attraction, and pornography addiction. My goal as your counselor is to help you and your partner(s) get to your desired level of connection, intimacy, and communication.
Relationships are hard work! I am here to help you and your partner(s) through common struggles such as infidelity recovery, desire discrepancies and other bedroom issues, communication barriers, co-parenting challenges, emotional intimacy, re-connection, discernment/separation and much more. I also help individuals with sexual dysfunction, distressing compulsions and/or attraction, and pornography addiction. My goal as your counselor is to help you and your partner(s) get to your desired level of connection, intimacy, and communication.
Dr. Sharnet Chavis is a clinical social worker that is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have been dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults with diverse needs for over 30 years, specializing in helping them regulate their emotions and develop self-management skills. My background includes Special Education (MS), Mindfulness (CMIP, RYT-200), Wellness (CWP) and DEI initiatives. Additionally, I am committed to promoting mindfulness and movement-based practices to enhance self-management for individuals and those in caregiving roles.
Dr. Sharnet Chavis is a clinical social worker that is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have been dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults with diverse needs for over 30 years, specializing in helping them regulate their emotions and develop self-management skills. My background includes Special Education (MS), Mindfulness (CMIP, RYT-200), Wellness (CWP) and DEI initiatives. Additionally, I am committed to promoting mindfulness and movement-based practices to enhance self-management for individuals and those in caregiving roles.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults work through trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can reconnect with themselves and the people they care about. With close to ten years of experience, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can be honest about your struggles and start discovering new ways to cope, heal, and grow. Therapy is vulnerable—but it can also be the most powerful step you take toward a life that feels lighter and more meaningful.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults work through trauma, anxiety, and depression so they can reconnect with themselves and the people they care about. With close to ten years of experience, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can be honest about your struggles and start discovering new ways to cope, heal, and grow. Therapy is vulnerable—but it can also be the most powerful step you take toward a life that feels lighter and more meaningful.
Matt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
10 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Waitlist for new clients
Do you keep adding "Find a Therapist" to your to-do list, but end up feeling overwhelmed by the process? At its core, this search can be extremely nerve-racking for many folks - and you're not alone! Sometimes our current needs make it harder to take the next steps. Whether you're managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, learning who you are again after a breakup, noticing an unhelpful behavior getting in the way of your ability to thrive, or simply looking for purpose, I've been there. Guess what? I'm here to support you with creating a life of meaning and finally finding some relief.
Do you keep adding "Find a Therapist" to your to-do list, but end up feeling overwhelmed by the process? At its core, this search can be extremely nerve-racking for many folks - and you're not alone! Sometimes our current needs make it harder to take the next steps. Whether you're managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, learning who you are again after a breakup, noticing an unhelpful behavior getting in the way of your ability to thrive, or simply looking for purpose, I've been there. Guess what? I'm here to support you with creating a life of meaning and finally finding some relief.
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Number of Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
500+
Average cost per session
$156
Therapists in Ellicott City, MD who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 75% | CareFirst |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Ellicott City, MD see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |