Teletherapy for Howard County, MD
Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Waitlist for new clients
I'm AASECT certified sex therapist, certified Imago Relationship Therapist , certified Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) of sex addict, and EFT trained.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
I'm AASECT certified sex therapist, certified Imago Relationship Therapist , certified Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) of sex addict, and EFT trained.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Timothy F Dunnigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
I incorporate EMDR, EFT, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) modalities to assist clients in dealing with their present symptoms as well as any unresolved issues or trauma from the past.
I'm a licensed therapist that brings over 20 years of clinical experience treating clients with complex trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, sex addiction, and other co-occurring mental health disorders. I've had the honor and privilege of working for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) from July 2002-November 2005, treating individuals impacted by the events of 9/11. While in NYC, I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) by the founder of EMDR, Dr. Francine Shapiro. Additionally, I was trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples by EFT founder Dr. Sue Johnson.
I incorporate EMDR, EFT, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) modalities to assist clients in dealing with their present symptoms as well as any unresolved issues or trauma from the past.
I'm a licensed therapist that brings over 20 years of clinical experience treating clients with complex trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, sex addiction, and other co-occurring mental health disorders. I've had the honor and privilege of working for the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) from July 2002-November 2005, treating individuals impacted by the events of 9/11. While in NYC, I was trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) by the founder of EMDR, Dr. Francine Shapiro. Additionally, I was trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples by EFT founder Dr. Sue Johnson.
Ryan Heemann
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! I am a gay, white cisgender therapist whose passion is working with LGBTQ clients. I specialize in working with clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma along with identity challenges tied to sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious rejection. I help reduce shame and stigma around mental health, and introduce a range of grounding skills to both calm and boost ourselves. My approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). I am currently receiving training in EMDR Therapy at the EMDR International Association.
Greetings! I am a gay, white cisgender therapist whose passion is working with LGBTQ clients. I specialize in working with clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma along with identity challenges tied to sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious rejection. I help reduce shame and stigma around mental health, and introduce a range of grounding skills to both calm and boost ourselves. My approaches include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). I am currently receiving training in EMDR Therapy at the EMDR International Association.
Soonhee Lee
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Life comes with various challenges. I believe that we cope with them as best as we can and that genuine and authentic relationship facilitates the healing process. As your psychologist, I will honor your unique contexts (e.g., intersecting identities, family background, interpersonal dynamics), support your strength to improve the quality of life, and help find inner peace and positive transformation. I welcome short-term and long-term therapy that focuses on building psychological and relational resilience. I am an Asian woman psychologist with global perspectives and provide clinical services both in English and Korean.
Life comes with various challenges. I believe that we cope with them as best as we can and that genuine and authentic relationship facilitates the healing process. As your psychologist, I will honor your unique contexts (e.g., intersecting identities, family background, interpersonal dynamics), support your strength to improve the quality of life, and help find inner peace and positive transformation. I welcome short-term and long-term therapy that focuses on building psychological and relational resilience. I am an Asian woman psychologist with global perspectives and provide clinical services both in English and Korean.
Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
I am trained in many techniques, including Cognitive Therapies, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman, Imago, and Grief Counseling.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
I am trained in many techniques, including Cognitive Therapies, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman, Imago, and Grief Counseling.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
Albertina Munoz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, CFSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, individuals, and families and I also specialize in holistic sex therapy, addressing sexual health and intimacy comprehensively.
You're someone seeking to improve your connection with your partner and develop a stronger bond. Or perhaps you're navigating personal hurdles such as anxiety, depression, grief, or significant life transitions, wanting to address these challenges to live your best life. Or you may be interested in premarital counseling to establish a solid foundation in your relationship. Ultimately, your goal is to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships with others and a sense of balance, joy, and fulfillment in your life.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, individuals, and families and I also specialize in holistic sex therapy, addressing sexual health and intimacy comprehensively.
You're someone seeking to improve your connection with your partner and develop a stronger bond. Or perhaps you're navigating personal hurdles such as anxiety, depression, grief, or significant life transitions, wanting to address these challenges to live your best life. Or you may be interested in premarital counseling to establish a solid foundation in your relationship. Ultimately, your goal is to cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships with others and a sense of balance, joy, and fulfillment in your life.
Lenore Turner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
This approach is emotionally focused and experiential, with strong research support for effectiveness with a broad range of difficulties.
Are you depressed, anxious, impulsive? Do you feel stuck and long to be free of self-defeat? From the very first session we will work In a direct, caring, and collaborative way to identify sources of difficulties in your life. We will develop a clear course of action and goals to help free up your innate potential to live a fuller, healthier life. Our work will pay close attention to your experience and help you work through difficult feelings. You can be relieved of painful symptoms, gain deep understanding of yourself, and be freed to access your own inner resources.
This approach is emotionally focused and experiential, with strong research support for effectiveness with a broad range of difficulties.
Are you depressed, anxious, impulsive? Do you feel stuck and long to be free of self-defeat? From the very first session we will work In a direct, caring, and collaborative way to identify sources of difficulties in your life. We will develop a clear course of action and goals to help free up your innate potential to live a fuller, healthier life. Our work will pay close attention to your experience and help you work through difficult feelings. You can be relieved of painful symptoms, gain deep understanding of yourself, and be freed to access your own inner resources.
Elizabeth H Pilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Although I no longer offer couples therapy, I educate individuals about vital communication skills based on training in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
When certain aspects of your life feel unmanageable, entering therapy can be a rewarding journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Do challenges arise repeatedly in personal and professional relationships, especially during times of transition? Therapy is one of the most effective ways to improve relationships with others by exploring and strengthening a trusting relationship with Self. Often, my clients experience a significant reduction in anxiety, an improvement in communication, and effective problem resolution.
Although I no longer offer couples therapy, I educate individuals about vital communication skills based on training in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
When certain aspects of your life feel unmanageable, entering therapy can be a rewarding journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Do challenges arise repeatedly in personal and professional relationships, especially during times of transition? Therapy is one of the most effective ways to improve relationships with others by exploring and strengthening a trusting relationship with Self. Often, my clients experience a significant reduction in anxiety, an improvement in communication, and effective problem resolution.
Marissa Josiah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC, CCT, CCISM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Relational Therapy, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Relational Therapy, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.
Life Revisions Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
You have just taken the first step in taking care of yourself. Now let's work together to help you meet your goals. Do you struggle with low self-esteem and anxiety? Has it been overwhelming going to work and school? Are you having problems in your marriage or relationship? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough for others or can't rely on yourself without questioning things? Need immigration evaluations so that you or a loved one can stay in the US? Let's work together to revise your life! Working on your anger and looking for anger management courses? We love helping people achieve satisfaction in their lives.
You have just taken the first step in taking care of yourself. Now let's work together to help you meet your goals. Do you struggle with low self-esteem and anxiety? Has it been overwhelming going to work and school? Are you having problems in your marriage or relationship? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough for others or can't rely on yourself without questioning things? Need immigration evaluations so that you or a loved one can stay in the US? Let's work together to revise your life! Working on your anger and looking for anger management courses? We love helping people achieve satisfaction in their lives.
Christine Highfill
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Does life feel overwhelming? Your stress is unmanageable. Your relationships need repair. It feels difficult to move forward, and you are struggling. The constant feeling of being overwhelmed leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. You want to make peace with a painful past. The burden of unmanaged stress affects every facet of your being, affecting your work, health, and relationships. You know something needs to change. Starting therapy is a brave and proactive step toward well-being. I am here to be present to you, to validate your thoughts and feelings with compassion. I will support your healing.
Does life feel overwhelming? Your stress is unmanageable. Your relationships need repair. It feels difficult to move forward, and you are struggling. The constant feeling of being overwhelmed leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. You want to make peace with a painful past. The burden of unmanaged stress affects every facet of your being, affecting your work, health, and relationships. You know something needs to change. Starting therapy is a brave and proactive step toward well-being. I am here to be present to you, to validate your thoughts and feelings with compassion. I will support your healing.
Halcyon Clinical Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment.
Halcyon Clinical a multi-disciplinary practice, is currently accepting new clients via the teletherapy platform and at our location in Howard County. Sessions are structured using evidence-based interventions, and our proprietary Care Measured tool examines a client's progress during treatment.
MPB Group, Inc-An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
Berni J. Antelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children. My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.
I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children. My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.
Si Meng
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I work with clients who are motivated to free themselves from past traumas. You have an idea of where you want to be, but you realize that it is extremely hard to get there on your own given the lack of inner strengths, skill set or external support. It is not uncommon that we develop "learned helplessness" in repeated experiences of stress. Yet, the secret of "unstuck" is in understanding how human brain learns new things (i.e., moving beyond the past). My work with many clients has proved that a combination of trauma-informed approaches has been extremely effective in healing traumatized brains.
I work with clients who are motivated to free themselves from past traumas. You have an idea of where you want to be, but you realize that it is extremely hard to get there on your own given the lack of inner strengths, skill set or external support. It is not uncommon that we develop "learned helplessness" in repeated experiences of stress. Yet, the secret of "unstuck" is in understanding how human brain learns new things (i.e., moving beyond the past). My work with many clients has proved that a combination of trauma-informed approaches has been extremely effective in healing traumatized brains.
Jake Ferentz
Counselor, LGPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
Hi! I'm so glad you've stopped by my profile - this is the part of the process that can often be the most difficult: finding the right person for your needs. Just know that, whether we work together or not, you deserve support. Here's what I can offer: a safe, open, honest space for you to speak and be heard. I can help you cope and thrive, work through your anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, social struggles, self-image, relationships, academic issues, and other interpersonal concerns. I'll meet you where you are, right now, and we'll take it from there.
Hi! I'm so glad you've stopped by my profile - this is the part of the process that can often be the most difficult: finding the right person for your needs. Just know that, whether we work together or not, you deserve support. Here's what I can offer: a safe, open, honest space for you to speak and be heard. I can help you cope and thrive, work through your anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, social struggles, self-image, relationships, academic issues, and other interpersonal concerns. I'll meet you where you are, right now, and we'll take it from there.
Summer Bryant
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Are you desperately trying to reconnect with your partner after experiencing infidelity in your relationship? Maybe you have underlying childhood trauma that has impacted your close relationships, especially how you relate to your partner? Or maybe your life has been fractured by addiction and you're struggling to find emotional equilibrium. Even though you’re committed to saving your relationship or, perhaps, have quit using substances, you may still feel like you haven’t addressed the core issues that keep you stuck. If only you knew how to truly connect with yourself, you could move your life in a more positive direction.
Are you desperately trying to reconnect with your partner after experiencing infidelity in your relationship? Maybe you have underlying childhood trauma that has impacted your close relationships, especially how you relate to your partner? Or maybe your life has been fractured by addiction and you're struggling to find emotional equilibrium. Even though you’re committed to saving your relationship or, perhaps, have quit using substances, you may still feel like you haven’t addressed the core issues that keep you stuck. If only you knew how to truly connect with yourself, you could move your life in a more positive direction.
Masha Kartashev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Brett A. Swords
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
You’ve taken a critical first step toward starting to feel better: you are exploring your options for therapy. For this, you should give yourself a pat on the back—starting the process of reaching out for help is never easy. The next step is finding the right therapist for you. I specialize in working with people who are not getting what they want or need out of relationships (including their relationship with themselves). Many of my clients describe being hard on themselves, having difficulty forming relationships, or not feeling fulfilled by their relationships.
You’ve taken a critical first step toward starting to feel better: you are exploring your options for therapy. For this, you should give yourself a pat on the back—starting the process of reaching out for help is never easy. The next step is finding the right therapist for you. I specialize in working with people who are not getting what they want or need out of relationships (including their relationship with themselves). Many of my clients describe being hard on themselves, having difficulty forming relationships, or not feeling fulfilled by their relationships.
Jaimie Fowler
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, CAC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Does your life feel stagnant, as if you’ve come to a dead end and you can’t progress any further? Maybe you’re in a relationship that’s hit a wall—communication has broken down and you and your partner just aren’t on the same page anymore. Or perhaps you’re recovering from an addiction and you find yourself struggling with sobriety. Amid your challenges, the idea of change may seem impossible. You might feel depressed, anxious, and stuck. If this is the case, I want you to know that change is possible even though it might not look like that right now. You do not have to be alone in this journey.
Does your life feel stagnant, as if you’ve come to a dead end and you can’t progress any further? Maybe you’re in a relationship that’s hit a wall—communication has broken down and you and your partner just aren’t on the same page anymore. Or perhaps you’re recovering from an addiction and you find yourself struggling with sobriety. Amid your challenges, the idea of change may seem impossible. You might feel depressed, anxious, and stuck. If this is the case, I want you to know that change is possible even though it might not look like that right now. You do not have to be alone in this journey.
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Online Therapists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.