Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
Lina Faryal Kotsoeva
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Not accepting new clients
It all begins with the desire for change…but as you might realize, change is difficult. And if you’re struggling with things like the desire to stop a negative thought or want to stop using drugs or alcohol, you are not alone. I am here to support you in the changes you want to make in your life, each step of the way.
It all begins with the desire for change…but as you might realize, change is difficult. And if you’re struggling with things like the desire to stop a negative thought or want to stop using drugs or alcohol, you are not alone. I am here to support you in the changes you want to make in your life, each step of the way.
As a licensed social worker and therapist, I believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and feel truly supported. I’ve spent years working in clinical settings like Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, providing care to adolescents, adults, and families. Today, my practice is focused on working with individual adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, grief, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and disconnection from themselves.
As a licensed social worker and therapist, I believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and feel truly supported. I’ve spent years working in clinical settings like Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, providing care to adolescents, adults, and families. Today, my practice is focused on working with individual adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, ADHD, grief, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and disconnection from themselves.
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. Are you someone who is motivated for change and understanding of yourself? Are you someone who is 16 years old+ trying to navigate the world? If so, we can work together to help you understand and manage your symptoms related to things like anxiety, uncertainty, life transitions (i.e. college, new job, marriage, trying to conceive, perinatal and postpartum experiences, motherhood), motivation and identity. I always strive to create an environment that puts you first. Are you ready to start your healing journey?
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. Are you someone who is motivated for change and understanding of yourself? Are you someone who is 16 years old+ trying to navigate the world? If so, we can work together to help you understand and manage your symptoms related to things like anxiety, uncertainty, life transitions (i.e. college, new job, marriage, trying to conceive, perinatal and postpartum experiences, motherhood), motivation and identity. I always strive to create an environment that puts you first. Are you ready to start your healing journey?
Are you having difficulty navigating motherhood and the challenges this brings to your relationships? Starting a family is huge transition and society makes us feel we are abnormal if we are struggling to find joy during these difficulties. However, you are not alone in your feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control. I specialize in compassionate care for post-partum mood disorders and the challenges that come with being a mother. My training in perinatal mental health disorders and couples counseling have helped my clients navigate the many stages of parenthood.
Are you having difficulty navigating motherhood and the challenges this brings to your relationships? Starting a family is huge transition and society makes us feel we are abnormal if we are struggling to find joy during these difficulties. However, you are not alone in your feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control. I specialize in compassionate care for post-partum mood disorders and the challenges that come with being a mother. My training in perinatal mental health disorders and couples counseling have helped my clients navigate the many stages of parenthood.
My ideal client wants to explore their reactions, life events, and internal states like their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. They do not need to feel extra motivated or fearless but with curiosity and a willingness to explore and see what comes up. Perhaps you need help focusing or communicating with a partner, friend, family member, or workplace associate. Maybe you are trying to process difficult events. Maybe you would like to maintain mental health and perhaps find a higher level of functioning for yourself through self-development. I am open to working with many different goals and philosophies.
My ideal client wants to explore their reactions, life events, and internal states like their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. They do not need to feel extra motivated or fearless but with curiosity and a willingness to explore and see what comes up. Perhaps you need help focusing or communicating with a partner, friend, family member, or workplace associate. Maybe you are trying to process difficult events. Maybe you would like to maintain mental health and perhaps find a higher level of functioning for yourself through self-development. I am open to working with many different goals and philosophies.
My passion lies in helping clients manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I use a range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and EMDR. My practice is grounded in a client-centered, anti-oppressive lens, ensuring a safe and inclusive space.
My passion lies in helping clients manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I use a range of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and EMDR. My practice is grounded in a client-centered, anti-oppressive lens, ensuring a safe and inclusive space.
Are you a high-performing professional- executive, entrepreneur, athlete, or creative- seeking more clarity, purpose, and peace, but feeling stuck in anxiety, fear, or burnout? You’re not broken—you’re on the edge of transformation. I help a wide range of driven individuals young and old break free from limiting beliefs, rewire thought patterns, and reconnect with their authentic self. Using mindfulness-based therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and evidence-based tools, I guide you toward clarity, resilience, and aligned performance—so you can thrive with confidence and calm.
Are you a high-performing professional- executive, entrepreneur, athlete, or creative- seeking more clarity, purpose, and peace, but feeling stuck in anxiety, fear, or burnout? You’re not broken—you’re on the edge of transformation. I help a wide range of driven individuals young and old break free from limiting beliefs, rewire thought patterns, and reconnect with their authentic self. Using mindfulness-based therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and evidence-based tools, I guide you toward clarity, resilience, and aligned performance—so you can thrive with confidence and calm.
Since 1999, I have been committed to assisting clients improve their quality of life. My main goal is to help clients feel supported, empowered, and motivated to make changes. Fundamental to this change process in establishing a strong therapeutic alliance based on mutual respect, collaboration, and trust. My approach to therapy is to honor the uniqueness and individuality of each person and to encourage the gradual movement toward integration of psychological, emotional, intellectual, creative, and spiritual components of the personality.
Since 1999, I have been committed to assisting clients improve their quality of life. My main goal is to help clients feel supported, empowered, and motivated to make changes. Fundamental to this change process in establishing a strong therapeutic alliance based on mutual respect, collaboration, and trust. My approach to therapy is to honor the uniqueness and individuality of each person and to encourage the gradual movement toward integration of psychological, emotional, intellectual, creative, and spiritual components of the personality.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
I treat clients of all ethnicities, faiths and gender identities, from high- schoolers to college-age, and adults of any age who are seeking to recover from trauma; struggling with mental health disorders; or crippled by shame and low self-esteem. I also work with couples and families who need help to restore communications and develop trust.
I treat clients of all ethnicities, faiths and gender identities, from high- schoolers to college-age, and adults of any age who are seeking to recover from trauma; struggling with mental health disorders; or crippled by shame and low self-esteem. I also work with couples and families who need help to restore communications and develop trust.
Are you in a committed relationship, but you're struggling to heal past wounds, create healthier habits, or strengthen your emotional connection? Maybe you and your partner have tried so hard to make things work, but you just keep getting stuck in the same patterns over and over. Or perhaps you or your partner suffer from addiction, which has caused the trust in your relationship to crumble. As a licensed counselor, I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, partnered with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, to empower you and your loved one to make positive changes.
Are you in a committed relationship, but you're struggling to heal past wounds, create healthier habits, or strengthen your emotional connection? Maybe you and your partner have tried so hard to make things work, but you just keep getting stuck in the same patterns over and over. Or perhaps you or your partner suffer from addiction, which has caused the trust in your relationship to crumble. As a licensed counselor, I use a person-centered and strengths-based approach, partnered with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, to empower you and your loved one to make positive changes.
I work with clients to transcend their conscious and subconscious being to explore their potential through an integrative approach. We will go forth on a healing journey through mind, body, and spirit, using a strengths-based approach to help you transform into your healthiest self. I have experience working with women, children, and families in a private setting, as well as in larger organizational systems. I find fulfillment in guiding you through your journey in a safe and accepting space. I feel a deep calling to help individuals heal after toxic relationships.
I work with clients to transcend their conscious and subconscious being to explore their potential through an integrative approach. We will go forth on a healing journey through mind, body, and spirit, using a strengths-based approach to help you transform into your healthiest self. I have experience working with women, children, and families in a private setting, as well as in larger organizational systems. I find fulfillment in guiding you through your journey in a safe and accepting space. I feel a deep calling to help individuals heal after toxic relationships.
Whether you are facing relationship issues (e.g., with yourself and/or with others), exploring your identity, seeking understanding, in need of some new coping strategies, or experiencing something else altogether that leads you to consider if therapy may be right for you at this time: I believe that examining your life, exploring the meaning that you make of your experiences, and gaining new insights can allow you to create new paths that lead to a greater sense of wellness.
Whether you are facing relationship issues (e.g., with yourself and/or with others), exploring your identity, seeking understanding, in need of some new coping strategies, or experiencing something else altogether that leads you to consider if therapy may be right for you at this time: I believe that examining your life, exploring the meaning that you make of your experiences, and gaining new insights can allow you to create new paths that lead to a greater sense of wellness.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step in your therapy process! Therapy is a personal journey and can have various challenges throughout your life, so I am glad you are here! I believe everyone has the capacity and wisdom within themselves to live the life they want, and I am here to help them reach their goals. Healing is a process, and I believe when clients contribute to their own growth, a new sense of wholeness and wellness can emerge. My goals are to provide a safe and authentic space, actively listen and understand concerns, and work collaboratively with everyone involved.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step in your therapy process! Therapy is a personal journey and can have various challenges throughout your life, so I am glad you are here! I believe everyone has the capacity and wisdom within themselves to live the life they want, and I am here to help them reach their goals. Healing is a process, and I believe when clients contribute to their own growth, a new sense of wholeness and wellness can emerge. My goals are to provide a safe and authentic space, actively listen and understand concerns, and work collaboratively with everyone involved.
Anxiety and depression can rob you of your peace of mind and ability to enjoy life. I specialize in working with people who seek to overcome the effects of anxiety and depression in their lives, and move on to thrive. This includes people with a wide variety of anxiety and mood disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as such other issues as life transitions (young adult, midlife, aging). In addition, I work with problems facing older adults, such as caregiver issues. I am trained in the use of EMDR, and have a longstanding specialty in trauma.
Anxiety and depression can rob you of your peace of mind and ability to enjoy life. I specialize in working with people who seek to overcome the effects of anxiety and depression in their lives, and move on to thrive. This includes people with a wide variety of anxiety and mood disorders, including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, major depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as such other issues as life transitions (young adult, midlife, aging). In addition, I work with problems facing older adults, such as caregiver issues. I am trained in the use of EMDR, and have a longstanding specialty in trauma.
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
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 your village! You do not have to do this alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your child's behavior problems, or fearful of your own life transition, you can count on my expertise to help guide you through your challenges. We will work together in a supportive, accepting environment to help you achieve your goals. You can learn new ways of managing stress and have hope for a more meaningful future. You can learn to conquer your fears and have a life that is not defined by your suffering.
Welcome to your village! You do not have to do this alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your child's behavior problems, or fearful of your own life transition, you can count on my expertise to help guide you through your challenges. We will work together in a supportive, accepting environment to help you achieve your goals. You can learn new ways of managing stress and have hope for a more meaningful future. You can learn to conquer your fears and have a life that is not defined by your suffering.
Just as music, art, food, seasons and politics resonate with people on uniquely personal levels, so too does therapy. As a Humanist, I integrate multiple treatment modalities to address metal health challenges including fear, sadness, anger, frustration, trauma, guilt, shame or feeling "stuck." The core of my practice encourages continuous translation of therapeutic insights into personal growth opportunities. Integrated interventions may be insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, mindful and/or supportive to help explore and understand who you are, where you come from, who you want to be and what gets in the way.
Just as music, art, food, seasons and politics resonate with people on uniquely personal levels, so too does therapy. As a Humanist, I integrate multiple treatment modalities to address metal health challenges including fear, sadness, anger, frustration, trauma, guilt, shame or feeling "stuck." The core of my practice encourages continuous translation of therapeutic insights into personal growth opportunities. Integrated interventions may be insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, mindful and/or supportive to help explore and understand who you are, where you come from, who you want to be and what gets in the way.
Kathryn Marie Westlein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LLC
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
If you are looking to understand your struggles in relationships or in dealing with anxiety and depression, I provide a means of healing from urgent pain and distress associated with the daily struggles of life and relationships. As human beings we are in need of consistent support and therapy can provide a safe, trusting environment for sharing our concerns and fears and facilitate growth in relationships and other areas of our lives. It allows us to feel empowered and more independent. Psychotherapy can enrich our understanding of ourselves and can enhance the quality of our lives.
If you are looking to understand your struggles in relationships or in dealing with anxiety and depression, I provide a means of healing from urgent pain and distress associated with the daily struggles of life and relationships. As human beings we are in need of consistent support and therapy can provide a safe, trusting environment for sharing our concerns and fears and facilitate growth in relationships and other areas of our lives. It allows us to feel empowered and more independent. Psychotherapy can enrich our understanding of ourselves and can enhance the quality of our lives.
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.
See more therapy options for Ellicott City
Nearby Searches for Ellicott City
- Catonsville
- Clarksville
- Columbia
- Elkridge
- Fulton
- Highland
- Jessup
- Marriottsville
- North Laurel
- West Friendship
- Windsor Mill
- Woodstock
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
500+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Ellicott City, MD who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 77% | CareFirst |
| 73% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Ellicott City, MD see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |