Psychodynamic Therapists in Gwynn Oak, MD
A warm hello and welcome! My name is Roché. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Masters of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of experience providing clinical services to adults and adolescents. I have been afforded the opportunity and privilege to work in various settings including residential care, private practice, and corrections. Life has its many joys and challenges, and needing help to navigate them is sometimes necessary.
A warm hello and welcome! My name is Roché. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and a Masters of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 15 years of experience providing clinical services to adults and adolescents. I have been afforded the opportunity and privilege to work in various settings including residential care, private practice, and corrections. Life has its many joys and challenges, and needing help to navigate them is sometimes necessary.
Do you feel like past wounds are holding you back from the life you want? Are you stuck in cycles of self-doubt, seeking validation from others, or feeling unworthy of true fulfillment? Trauma doesn’t have to define you. Healing is about more than just understanding your past—it’s about reclaiming your present and creating a future that feels authentic, meaningful, and free.
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals break free from generational trauma and develop deeper self-trust, emotional freedom, and fulfilling connections.
Do you feel like past wounds are holding you back from the life you want? Are you stuck in cycles of self-doubt, seeking validation from others, or feeling unworthy of true fulfillment? Trauma doesn’t have to define you. Healing is about more than just understanding your past—it’s about reclaiming your present and creating a future that feels authentic, meaningful, and free.
As a licensed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals break free from generational trauma and develop deeper self-trust, emotional freedom, and fulfilling connections.
Everyone struggles in life and sometimes those struggles become overwhelming. It's ok to ask for help when that happens. It's ok to want someone to hear you. I can be the person that hears you. My name is Shannon and I'm a licensed counselor in Maryland I have 5 years of experience as a licensed counselor and close to ten years in the mental health field.
Everyone struggles in life and sometimes those struggles become overwhelming. It's ok to ask for help when that happens. It's ok to want someone to hear you. I can be the person that hears you. My name is Shannon and I'm a licensed counselor in Maryland I have 5 years of experience as a licensed counselor and close to ten years in the mental health field.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and families—especially parents seeking support for anxiety, behavior challenges, emotional regulation, and school-related concerns. Many come feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to support their child, or struggling with communication at home and school. We help by creating a safe, supportive space, partnering with parents to build effective strategies, and teaching practical coping skills. Through evidence-based approaches, we help families improve connection, confidence, and overall functioning so both the child and family can thrive.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and families—especially parents seeking support for anxiety, behavior challenges, emotional regulation, and school-related concerns. Many come feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to support their child, or struggling with communication at home and school. We help by creating a safe, supportive space, partnering with parents to build effective strategies, and teaching practical coping skills. Through evidence-based approaches, we help families improve connection, confidence, and overall functioning so both the child and family can thrive.
I support women and teens with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem/ Self-Image, and TraumaUsing a person-centered approach and other approaches such as expressive arts.I want to encourage my clients to feel comfortable to show up as their full and authentic selves. I believe the way I use expressive arts along with talk therapy makes room for my clients to show up authentically.
I support women and teens with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Self-Esteem/ Self-Image, and TraumaUsing a person-centered approach and other approaches such as expressive arts.I want to encourage my clients to feel comfortable to show up as their full and authentic selves. I believe the way I use expressive arts along with talk therapy makes room for my clients to show up authentically.
LPCMH, LCPC JoLynn, “Jo” brings over a decade of counseling experience. She obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. Her training encompasses families, couples, men and women, children, and adolescents from various walks of life. JoLynn is comfortable helping diverse populations and personalities. JoLynn is confident in her skill set to address stigmatized mental health concerns such as clinical depression, adjustment and anxiety disorders, bipolar, anger, trauma, and attachment issues from childhood.
LPCMH, LCPC JoLynn, “Jo” brings over a decade of counseling experience. She obtained a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Liberty University. Her training encompasses families, couples, men and women, children, and adolescents from various walks of life. JoLynn is comfortable helping diverse populations and personalities. JoLynn is confident in her skill set to address stigmatized mental health concerns such as clinical depression, adjustment and anxiety disorders, bipolar, anger, trauma, and attachment issues from childhood.
April Moreno is a Psychotherapist and owner of Moreno Counseling and Consulting, LLC, which provides counseling services, mental health workshops and consulting. She is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a certified clinical supervisor. She provides clinical supervision for social workers and mentoring for mental health professionals. April provides therapy for children, teenagers and adults. She helps clients address a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem and life stressors. She has advanced certification in trauma and has experience treating clients diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
April Moreno is a Psychotherapist and owner of Moreno Counseling and Consulting, LLC, which provides counseling services, mental health workshops and consulting. She is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a certified clinical supervisor. She provides clinical supervision for social workers and mentoring for mental health professionals. April provides therapy for children, teenagers and adults. She helps clients address a range of issues such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem and life stressors. She has advanced certification in trauma and has experience treating clients diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Sometimes in life you encounter problems that overwhelm your ability to cope. The experience can leave you feeling desperate, lonely, and stressed out. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place for you to talk about what is troubling you. I will help you identify the problem, explore solutions, and implement a change plan. I can't promise a perfect life, but I can engage you in a collaborative work alliance where you will have the opportunity to tap into your own power source, identify personal strengths and environmental resources, and identify and implement a plan to not only cope but also to thrive.
Sometimes in life you encounter problems that overwhelm your ability to cope. The experience can leave you feeling desperate, lonely, and stressed out. I provide a caring and non-judgmental place for you to talk about what is troubling you. I will help you identify the problem, explore solutions, and implement a change plan. I can't promise a perfect life, but I can engage you in a collaborative work alliance where you will have the opportunity to tap into your own power source, identify personal strengths and environmental resources, and identify and implement a plan to not only cope but also to thrive.
Hi there! I'm Katie (They/Them), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field with adolescents and adults for over a decade. I work with folks coming in with a wide range of concerns and challenges, and have a special interest/passion for trauma work. I believe a consistently empathetic, validating, authentic relationship with a therapist you really click with can be incredibly supportive and empowering. I pull from various approaches and techniques to provide the therapeutic space to support you wherever you are in you process and journey of growth/healing.
Hi there! I'm Katie (They/Them), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field with adolescents and adults for over a decade. I work with folks coming in with a wide range of concerns and challenges, and have a special interest/passion for trauma work. I believe a consistently empathetic, validating, authentic relationship with a therapist you really click with can be incredibly supportive and empowering. I pull from various approaches and techniques to provide the therapeutic space to support you wherever you are in you process and journey of growth/healing.
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Transforming Your Mind Mental Health Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21202
Thank you for visiting Transform Your Mind. Our clinic was founded with two deeply rooted goals in mind: to empower you with the tools to build a strong, nurturing relationship with your mental health, all while effectively managing the symptoms that life may present. We understand that your needs are important. That is why we have built our core philosophy with the individual at the foundation of our practice. We offer a unique and diverse set of service options to help create an integrative and holistic treatment plan for your goals. Your transformative journey starts now.
Thank you for visiting Transform Your Mind. Our clinic was founded with two deeply rooted goals in mind: to empower you with the tools to build a strong, nurturing relationship with your mental health, all while effectively managing the symptoms that life may present. We understand that your needs are important. That is why we have built our core philosophy with the individual at the foundation of our practice. We offer a unique and diverse set of service options to help create an integrative and holistic treatment plan for your goals. Your transformative journey starts now.
Arin Jayes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CBIS, CTP
1 Endorsed
Annapolis, MD 21403
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you're here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive, with a healthy dose of humor. I can help you develop insight into old patterns that may have helped you in the past but are no longer serving you in the present. I can help you accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
Welcome to counseling! I’m glad you're here. My goal is to meet you where you are and serve as an ally in your therapy journey. A typical session with me is collaborative, psychoeducational, and constructive, with a healthy dose of humor. I can help you develop insight into old patterns that may have helped you in the past but are no longer serving you in the present. I can help you accept what is, identify alternative pathways, and commit to change. Informed by the trauma response, I teach my clients skills to regulate their nervous system and catalyze their brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
I practice using a psychodynamic approach, also known as insight-oriented therapy.
I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. Through the years I have worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults. Many clients sought treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
I practice using a psychodynamic approach, also known as insight-oriented therapy.
I have worked in the mental health field for 22 years. Through the years I have worked with a diverse population of children, adolescents, and adults. Many clients sought treatment for depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
I'm trained in a variety of therapies, but lean towards a Psychodynamic approach, which emphasizes understanding how your history has contributed to current problems, Our work will use the therapeutic relationship as a primary tool to resolve Trauma and other issues.
As a compassionate and experienced Psychologist, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing & recovery from Trauma. If you're struggling with persistent effects of trauma, you're not alone. Trauma can leave you feeling lost, alone, and uncertain about how to move forward. It can be overwhelming to navigate the complex emotions and challenges alone that arise from trauma & other issues (see Specialties below). Have you struggled to form trusting relationships, or felt like you're living in a state of hypervigilance? I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and feelings.
I'm trained in a variety of therapies, but lean towards a Psychodynamic approach, which emphasizes understanding how your history has contributed to current problems, Our work will use the therapeutic relationship as a primary tool to resolve Trauma and other issues.
As a compassionate and experienced Psychologist, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing & recovery from Trauma. If you're struggling with persistent effects of trauma, you're not alone. Trauma can leave you feeling lost, alone, and uncertain about how to move forward. It can be overwhelming to navigate the complex emotions and challenges alone that arise from trauma & other issues (see Specialties below). Have you struggled to form trusting relationships, or felt like you're living in a state of hypervigilance? I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and feelings.
Individuals of all ages can benefit from therapy; my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment in which my client, regardless of age, feels comfortable and able to grow emotionally. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), and ADHD-CCSP (ADHD- Certified Clinical Services Provider). I began my career as a school based clinician, transitioning to private practice in 2014. I love what I do as a therapist, and am fortunate to be able to blend my 30 years of experience and knowledge to support my clients.
Individuals of all ages can benefit from therapy; my goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment in which my client, regardless of age, feels comfortable and able to grow emotionally. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), and ADHD-CCSP (ADHD- Certified Clinical Services Provider). I began my career as a school based clinician, transitioning to private practice in 2014. I love what I do as a therapist, and am fortunate to be able to blend my 30 years of experience and knowledge to support my clients.
Pregnant, postpartum, or parent of littles? Navigating the challenges of parenthood is not always made easier by the joys. Maybe you’re here as a mom struggling with all of the adjustments postpartum, you’re a dad feeling more irritable than you’d like, you’re crying or worrying a lot, having difficulty bonding with your baby, missing your independence, finding it hard to make time for your own needs, experienced a loss or scary birth, or you don't feel like yourself as an expectant parent, a new parent, or an experienced parent. We tend to have many expectations about parenthood and need help adjusting when things don’t go to plan.
Pregnant, postpartum, or parent of littles? Navigating the challenges of parenthood is not always made easier by the joys. Maybe you’re here as a mom struggling with all of the adjustments postpartum, you’re a dad feeling more irritable than you’d like, you’re crying or worrying a lot, having difficulty bonding with your baby, missing your independence, finding it hard to make time for your own needs, experienced a loss or scary birth, or you don't feel like yourself as an expectant parent, a new parent, or an experienced parent. We tend to have many expectations about parenthood and need help adjusting when things don’t go to plan.
Dr. Kenya A. Ford
Psychological Associate, PsyD
4 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21211
Waitlist for new clients
I am a compassionate, postdoctoral therapist committed to creating a non judgmental space to assist clients in healing, growth, and self-discovery. I provide intentional, culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+-affirming care grounded in social justice and equity. I work with clients ages 3–70, supporting trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, and relational challenges. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who hold intersectional marginalized identities, including Black individuals, women, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I occasionally work with couples, families, and facilitate groups.
I am a compassionate, postdoctoral therapist committed to creating a non judgmental space to assist clients in healing, growth, and self-discovery. I provide intentional, culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+-affirming care grounded in social justice and equity. I work with clients ages 3–70, supporting trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, and relational challenges. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who hold intersectional marginalized identities, including Black individuals, women, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I occasionally work with couples, families, and facilitate groups.
I provide counseling to individuals who are seeking counseling for everyday life issues such as job, family, relationship concerns, and grief counseling. I also work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. My goal is to provide encouragement and instill hope and empowerment to help individuals become the authors of their own destiny.
I provide counseling to individuals who are seeking counseling for everyday life issues such as job, family, relationship concerns, and grief counseling. I also work with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. My goal is to provide encouragement and instill hope and empowerment to help individuals become the authors of their own destiny.
Are you the one everyone depends on, yet feel exhausted on the inside? Do old experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence, or ability to enjoy life? Do you live with a constant sense of dread, even when you know you're safe? I help high-achieving adults heal from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and childhood trauma. Using EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts-informed therapy, we'll identify and transform the negative beliefs that continue to fuel anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional pain so you can reconnect with your confidence, resilience, and inner wisdom. Together, we'll help you move forward with greater peace, purpose,
Are you the one everyone depends on, yet feel exhausted on the inside? Do old experiences continue to affect your relationships, confidence, or ability to enjoy life? Do you live with a constant sense of dread, even when you know you're safe? I help high-achieving adults heal from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and childhood trauma. Using EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts-informed therapy, we'll identify and transform the negative beliefs that continue to fuel anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional pain so you can reconnect with your confidence, resilience, and inner wisdom. Together, we'll help you move forward with greater peace, purpose,
I have worked for over 30 years with people who want to find balance in their lives and who have inner turmoil and conflict in relationships, work and mind and body. I tailor our work toward the uniqueness of each individual in my practice. I utilize comprehensive Energy Psychology, other various therapeutic approaches and traditional approaches including talk therapy, EMDR and CBT to treat issues of stress, depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions and men's women's developmental issues including history of sex abuse or other trauma, especially when they are memory related held in the body having evolved into physical symptoms.
I have worked for over 30 years with people who want to find balance in their lives and who have inner turmoil and conflict in relationships, work and mind and body. I tailor our work toward the uniqueness of each individual in my practice. I utilize comprehensive Energy Psychology, other various therapeutic approaches and traditional approaches including talk therapy, EMDR and CBT to treat issues of stress, depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions and men's women's developmental issues including history of sex abuse or other trauma, especially when they are memory related held in the body having evolved into physical symptoms.
I believe that everyone, no matter the age, has the ability to become more aware of their experience. I work through relational and narrative lenses, always keeping the relationship at the center of the work. I offer feedback and in the moment to help you develop insight on you may operate out in the world, and how this might be contributing to difficulties.
I believe that everyone, no matter the age, has the ability to become more aware of their experience. I work through relational and narrative lenses, always keeping the relationship at the center of the work. I offer feedback and in the moment to help you develop insight on you may operate out in the world, and how this might be contributing to difficulties.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.

