Family Therapy in Severna Park, MD
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Alicia Jefferson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jefferson was also a Program Manager of the Sex Abuse Services Unit for Prince George’s County Department of Social Services and a trained facilitator in
family
group conferencing with more than 10 years of experience with the District of Columbia Child and
Family
Services Agency and was able to address the complex needs of hundreds of families.
Well known for her belief in the Strengths Perspective Model to empower the lives of others, Ms. Jefferson also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, multisystemic treatment approaches, and is a trained practitioner in the newest trauma focused modality, Brainspotting. She has over 20 years of experience and a passion for addressing the needs of women who are victims of domestic violence and sex abuse, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, and chronic mental health issues. Ms. Jefferson also has specialized skills in depression, anger management, relationship issues, marital counseling, and loss and grief.

Taylor McMahon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LGMFT
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, my style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to provide my clients with a safe space that allows them to express themselves, where they feel appreciated and understood. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of different backgrounds. My work with couples employs empathy as a core part of the therapeutic experience, so that my clients feel validated and have the space to learn how to hear each other. The
family therapy
I offer has the same focus of building connections between parents and their children that allow the
family
to thrive as a whole.

Carroll Counseling Centers (Severna Park & Towson)
Verified
Verified
Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our
family
, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of
family
conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the
family
, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.

Tanise Stevens
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with military families during transitions and to heal from PTSD, adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression and reintegration of a deployed
family
member.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist whose approach is aimed at providing practical skills, utilizing strengths and helping clients gain insights. I individualize treatment interventions in collaborative effort to meet the needs of clients. I have experience in treating a variety of mental health and co-occurring disorders using evidenced based practices (mindfulness, CBT, MI) and I specialize in trauma, addictions, military and relationship issues.

Maureen Yost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With more than a decade of experience in the field of social work and mental health services, my focus is an emphasis on the combination of individual and
family therapy
. By providing a framework for navigating complicated
family
dynamics, I offer a holistic approach to help my clients work together to resolve complex issues such as trauma, depression, grief and loss, difficult
family
transitions and much more.

Dominique Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Lately things have been really confusing. You're not spending as much time as you used to with friends and
family
. Maybe you are feeling lonely, or maybe you prefer being alone right now. Everything just feels like too much. You aren't sleeping well. You are afraid no one will understand what's going through your head. You used to enjoy life but recently something has changed and you're not sure how to get back to your old self. You want to move forward from here, but you don't know where to start.

Mary Beth Naish
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Being a parent can be really hard! And so can being a kid! Whether it's you or your child who's struggling, I can help you create a more calm, positive, and enjoyable
family
dynamic. I work with children as young as 4 years old, and utilize play therapy to address issues such as behavioral difficulties, anxiety, peer challenges, and traumatic experiences. For parents who feel "stuck" in their parenting approach, or who have experienced a life-changing event, I offer guidance and support.

Waypoint Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, MD, LCSW, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Waypoint Wellness Center was founded in 2015 and offers individual,
family
, and couples psychotherapy as well as medication management in a welcoming, private practice setting. In addition, Waypoint offers psychological, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational testing. Our providers utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to provide therapy and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.

Alice Dorsey O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified
Verified
We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and
family
dynamics. I offer individual and
family
sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.
Not accepting new clients

Jill Camm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of specialty include: Relationship Skills, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Parenting Skills, Behavior Management,
Family Therapy
, LGBTQ challenges, Major Life Changes.
We all go through difficult times and having someone who will listen, offer support and give guidance can be invaluable. We will work together to discover the barriers that may be keeping you from living your best life. I am passionate about helping my clients recognize their strengths in order to feel a sense of power and control in their lives.

Bradford Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with LGBTQ + issues, Trauma, all issues related to children, Couples,
Family
Conflict, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you?

Kory Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Other areas of specialty include ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Abuse, LGBTQ, low self-confidence, parenting, emotional regulation, trauma,
family
dynamic and behavioral issues.
As a clinical Social Worker for over 15 years, I operate from a strengths based perspective. Connection is at the heart of my work with all clients. I believe that the magic behind therapy does not stem from any particular therapeutic modality, but instead from feeling understood and hopeful. I have an extensive background and a passion for working with both children and adults on the Autism Spectrum. I am an AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist, and specialize in Neurodiverse relationships. Therapy should be a safe place for clients to identify and work towards positive change.

Wendy Caldwell
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am well versed in issues concerning active duty military, veterans, and their
family
members.
I am a licensed, board-certified, clinical counselor, certified in Expressive Arts through the Person- Centered Expressive Arts Institute founded by Natalie Rogers. Using an integrative approach, I combine traditional talk therapy with mindfulness, creative expression, CBT, and DBT skills to support you in your treatment. I use EMDR protocol to teach trauma-informed strategies to self-regulate and address trauma. I will meet you where you are through empathy, compassion, and congruence to help generate insight that can lead to increased healthy coping and desired change. I consider it an honor to be part of my client's journeys.

Roberta Wasserman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I am Level 3 trained and certified on
family
estrangement and alienation through Josh Coleman.
Virtual sessions only. How are you holding up through this pandemic that hit all of us? If you are struggling to adjust, on top of other life issues, please know you are not alone. Life certainly can be very challenging at times. I offer hope, support, personal and professional expertise to those in need, particularly during this time. By using faith (of your own understanding) psychology, experience & resources I help adults, parents & children overcome trauma, grief, addiction, estrangement, alienation & other life struggles. Please reach out for support. You are worth it!

PDG Therapeutics
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR MANY INSURANCES AND SELF-PAY!* PDG Therapeutics provides individual, group, marital, and
family therapy
services. Our experienced clinicians are available day and evening hours, in order to meet the needs of individuals seeking services. Our services assist with depression, grief, trauma,
family
conflict, anger, suicide prevention/self harm, anxiety, and many other challenges. Therapy services take place in a warm, comfortable, and supportive environment. PDG Therapeutics' therapists will work with you to establish treatment goals for therapy, and to work toward those goals in a collaborative relationship.

Shelley Ann Kosisky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I offer a thorough diagnostic evaluation; parent, child, and school consultations; individual,
family
, and group therapies; psychological testing; and academic tutoring through the Annapolis Writing Center.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
Waitlist for new clients

Keith T Foster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I serve on the faculty of a
Family
Medicine Residency Program where I teach physicians the importance of establishing an empathic relationship with their patients; the value of effective communication; and the need to include the patient in the decision-making involved in their medical care.
My years of experience and training have taught me the importance of good listening. By learning who you are and what you want in your life, I am best able to help you restore or enhance the quality of life you seek. I limit my practice to adults in individual therapy or relationship counseling. While there is no magic in therapy, there is an opportunity to feel better now, avoid future emotional pitfalls and be better able to deal with those that cannot be avoided. As a compassionate and experienced professional, I look forward to assisting you.

Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I also work with individuals who have no prior mental health diagnosis, but who are encountering life or
family
transitions and want supportive counseling to achieve greater wellness and peak performance.
I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.

Shoreline Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Welcome to Shoreline Counseling Services LLC. My name is Melonie Truslow, I am the owner and operator of Shoreline Counseling. We, here at Shoreline offer a wide variety of services, including individual , couples and
family
counseling services. My team has extensive experience in a variety of mental health issues, ranging from simple behavioral modifications to intense mental health diagnoses. Voted Pasadena's Top Licensed Clinician by the International Leaders in World Wide Health Care!! Telehealth options available ! Voted the BEST of Anne Arundel County 2021!!
Not accepting new clients

Page Odom Downey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychologist that provides individual and
family therapy
for children and adolescents. I also provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults. The services that I provide aim at teaching individuals more appropriate ways of coping while providing unconditional, positive support. In addition, I also help my clients identify their strengths, set realistic goals and to recognize and reward their successes.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.