Art Therapy in Sykesville, MD
I work with clients ages 5 and up, offering a combination of art/play therapy, CBT, and client-centered approaches to heal from trauma, strengthen connections, and build resilience.
Do you feel like anxiety is taking over your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues and are seeking couples therapy? Do you have a child that needs help with regulating their emotions? Whether you're navigating challenges in your life, navigating through personal life changes or seeking out support, you don’t have to face these obstacles alone. Life can be very overwhelming and together, we can break through barriers and help you find strength, confidence, and purpose. I have immediate openings for both in person and telehealth.
I work with clients ages 5 and up, offering a combination of art/play therapy, CBT, and client-centered approaches to heal from trauma, strengthen connections, and build resilience.
Do you feel like anxiety is taking over your life? Are you dealing with relationship issues and are seeking couples therapy? Do you have a child that needs help with regulating their emotions? Whether you're navigating challenges in your life, navigating through personal life changes or seeking out support, you don’t have to face these obstacles alone. Life can be very overwhelming and together, we can break through barriers and help you find strength, confidence, and purpose. I have immediate openings for both in person and telehealth.
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples and families in multiple areas including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship/family conflict, self-esteem issues, grief, eating disorder and food addiction, learning disorders, anger management, self-harm, LGBT issues, reaction to divorce, mediation, and forensic evaluation. I am more than happy to consult with you to see if we are a good fit to work together!
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work with individuals, couples and families in multiple areas including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship/family conflict, self-esteem issues, grief, eating disorder and food addiction, learning disorders, anger management, self-harm, LGBT issues, reaction to divorce, mediation, and forensic evaluation. I am more than happy to consult with you to see if we are a good fit to work together!
The Counseling Renaissance
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Sykesville, MD 21784
Immediate Openings with all therapists! We are available to work with adults and couples struggling with mood, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and more, both in-person and virtually. We offer a safe space to discover, explore, and process.
Immediate Openings with all therapists! We are available to work with adults and couples struggling with mood, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and more, both in-person and virtually. We offer a safe space to discover, explore, and process.
I am an art therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology in my work to treat Anxiety and ADHD in teens and adults.
Besides treating executive functioning deficits and neurodivergence, I can help you create a success-oriented plan to help you navigate a world that may not make sense to you or in which you feel out of place. You or your child will find ways to make positive change through creative intervention and data-driven results.
I am an art therapist who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology in my work to treat Anxiety and ADHD in teens and adults.
Besides treating executive functioning deficits and neurodivergence, I can help you create a success-oriented plan to help you navigate a world that may not make sense to you or in which you feel out of place. You or your child will find ways to make positive change through creative intervention and data-driven results.
I’m an art therapist who uses creativity to support self-expression, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
Opening up can feel vulnerable, and you don’t have to rush or do it perfectly. I offer a warm, gentle, and compassionate space where you can show up exactly as you are. My role is to meet you where you are, build trust together, and support you as you open up at your own pace. We’ll explore what’s been weighing on you side by side, with care and curiosity. Together, we’ll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, people-pleasing, or life transitions, helping you feel more connected to yourself and grounded in your strengths.
I’m an art therapist who uses creativity to support self-expression, emotion regulation, and mindfulness.
Opening up can feel vulnerable, and you don’t have to rush or do it perfectly. I offer a warm, gentle, and compassionate space where you can show up exactly as you are. My role is to meet you where you are, build trust together, and support you as you open up at your own pace. We’ll explore what’s been weighing on you side by side, with care and curiosity. Together, we’ll navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, people-pleasing, or life transitions, helping you feel more connected to yourself and grounded in your strengths.
Art can also be a tool used for breaking cognitive distortions.
If you feel isolated, not understood, overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem, life changes, strained relationships and want to be understood and have a trained expert who cares there to help create more insights and be with you. I would be honored to join you on your healing journey and help the best I can! Life is hard and support can help! Proud of you for looking for guidance!
I enjoy helping many clients throughout the life span.
Art can also be a tool used for breaking cognitive distortions.
If you feel isolated, not understood, overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, self-esteem, life changes, strained relationships and want to be understood and have a trained expert who cares there to help create more insights and be with you. I would be honored to join you on your healing journey and help the best I can! Life is hard and support can help! Proud of you for looking for guidance!
I enjoy helping many clients throughout the life span.
Offering play therapy, art therapy, and traditional talk therapy for clients of all ages, in-person at our office in Westminster or via telehealth.
We draw from a wide variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attachment-focused, creative arts, a broad spectrum of play therapy models, and more. Voted runner-up for Carroll's Best 2024, we are committed to serving our community and providing a safe, confidential space for folks from all walks of life.
Offering play therapy, art therapy, and traditional talk therapy for clients of all ages, in-person at our office in Westminster or via telehealth.
We draw from a wide variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attachment-focused, creative arts, a broad spectrum of play therapy models, and more. Voted runner-up for Carroll's Best 2024, we are committed to serving our community and providing a safe, confidential space for folks from all walks of life.
More Therapists Nearby
Art therapy offers a safe, structured space for exploration and self-expression at any age.
Are you struggling with a life transition, relationships, or managing your emotions? I'm a trauma-trained therapist, and I create a space of curiosity, compassion, and genuine self-expression. I work with teenagers and adults who need guidance or healing from the wounds of their childhood to thrive and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Art therapy offers a safe, structured space for exploration and self-expression at any age.
Are you struggling with a life transition, relationships, or managing your emotions? I'm a trauma-trained therapist, and I create a space of curiosity, compassion, and genuine self-expression. I work with teenagers and adults who need guidance or healing from the wounds of their childhood to thrive and feel more connected to themselves and others.
Mindology Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904
For child/adult trauma treatment, we specialized in EMDR therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) and Yoga Therapy.
If you have been struggling for some time with negative thoughts and feelings that just won't seem to go away. You are in the right place. If you find it's been challenging to be a parent to your children or be a partner to your spouse, you're also in the right place! We're a professional and licensed private counseling practice that is specialized in trauma-informed treatment for various mental/behavioral disorders in adults, children and adolescents. Our experienced and licensed clinicians strive to empower and help our clients to overcome day-to-day life challenges; achieve personal goals and improve the qualities of life.
For child/adult trauma treatment, we specialized in EMDR therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) and Yoga Therapy.
If you have been struggling for some time with negative thoughts and feelings that just won't seem to go away. You are in the right place. If you find it's been challenging to be a parent to your children or be a partner to your spouse, you're also in the right place! We're a professional and licensed private counseling practice that is specialized in trauma-informed treatment for various mental/behavioral disorders in adults, children and adolescents. Our experienced and licensed clinicians strive to empower and help our clients to overcome day-to-day life challenges; achieve personal goals and improve the qualities of life.
Emily L Rizzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ population and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I consistently work with clients regarding depression, anxiety, motivation, trauma, grief, understanding their identity, familial relations, gender identity, sexual identity, sexual/relationship needs, polyamorous relationships, kink, communication in relationships, and self-integration. Extensive background in working with people of color. Assist parents/families through their child's gender transition. Experience in college counseling and high school counseling.
I incorporate art, music, sports, gaming, and other forms of self-expression to enhance the therapeutic process and allow clients to tap into their creativity and emotions.
Currently taking clients! I am a founder and owner of Found Counseling where I provide neuro-affirming, person-centered therapy to adults, kids, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I invite my clients to come as they are, authentically and without fear of judgment. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, as well as those struggling with school, work, relationships, and family stress. I take a collaborative approach to sessions, working closely with my clients to achieve their goals in a way that best suits their needs.
I incorporate art, music, sports, gaming, and other forms of self-expression to enhance the therapeutic process and allow clients to tap into their creativity and emotions.
Currently taking clients! I am a founder and owner of Found Counseling where I provide neuro-affirming, person-centered therapy to adults, kids, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I invite my clients to come as they are, authentically and without fear of judgment. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, as well as those struggling with school, work, relationships, and family stress. I take a collaborative approach to sessions, working closely with my clients to achieve their goals in a way that best suits their needs.
I also integrate other approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and attachment-based work, to create a flexible and client-centered experience.
My approach to therapy is rooted in holistic wellness. I believe healing happens when therapy is tailored to you—your needs, your goals, and your unique identity. Because therapy is an investment of your time, energy, and resources, I strive to ensure the care you receive is meaningful and effective.
Collaboration is at the heart of my practice. Together, we’ll build a balanced therapeutic relationship that draws on your strengths and fosters lasting growth and healing.
I also integrate other approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and attachment-based work, to create a flexible and client-centered experience.
My approach to therapy is rooted in holistic wellness. I believe healing happens when therapy is tailored to you—your needs, your goals, and your unique identity. Because therapy is an investment of your time, energy, and resources, I strive to ensure the care you receive is meaningful and effective.
Collaboration is at the heart of my practice. Together, we’ll build a balanced therapeutic relationship that draws on your strengths and fosters lasting growth and healing.
Licensed in DC, Maryland, New Jersey and Texas! Are you tired of holding in painful secrets? I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma. Sometimes, we might not always feel safe talking about the past and it can be extremely painful to re-live those experiences. However, talking about the past trauma you have experienced can help you break the silence and find hope for a better future. Me especializo en ayudar a las personas que han sufrido traumas y ayuda a personas que viven en DC, Maryland, Nueva Jersey y Texas.
Licensed in DC, Maryland, New Jersey and Texas! Are you tired of holding in painful secrets? I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma. Sometimes, we might not always feel safe talking about the past and it can be extremely painful to re-live those experiences. However, talking about the past trauma you have experienced can help you break the silence and find hope for a better future. Me especializo en ayudar a las personas que han sufrido traumas y ayuda a personas que viven en DC, Maryland, Nueva Jersey y Texas.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist.
It feels welcoming to work with me. I try to create a safe environment for clients to work on improving their coping skills in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession to help people and then my aunt introduced me to pursuing a counseling career.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist.
It feels welcoming to work with me. I try to create a safe environment for clients to work on improving their coping skills in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I always knew I wanted to be in a helping profession to help people and then my aunt introduced me to pursuing a counseling career.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day to day life at work and in relationships? Do you feel exhausted by the never ending dialogue that runs through your head non-stop? Do you wonder if there is more to life, that somehow it should fee better? Calmer? More than ever, people are feeling worried and overwhelmed about all the "what if's" in life and how to manage it all. Staying on the constant hamster wheel can lead to burnout and long term issues that affect your mind and body. It doesn't have to be so hard to live a better life.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day to day life at work and in relationships? Do you feel exhausted by the never ending dialogue that runs through your head non-stop? Do you wonder if there is more to life, that somehow it should fee better? Calmer? More than ever, people are feeling worried and overwhelmed about all the "what if's" in life and how to manage it all. Staying on the constant hamster wheel can lead to burnout and long term issues that affect your mind and body. It doesn't have to be so hard to live a better life.
I am a master social worker and mental health therapist specializing in integrative psychotherapy for the LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and kink/BDSM community, as well as teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in trauma-based gender/queer-affirming care for all populations, while also pulling from multiple therapeutic approaches to help patients navigate life transitions, identity, depression, anxiety, and more. My goal is to create a unique treatment for each person, as I am passionate about utilizing new approaches to therapy for a more comfortable and safe experience.
I am a master social worker and mental health therapist specializing in integrative psychotherapy for the LGBTQIA2S+, BIPOC, and kink/BDSM community, as well as teens, young adults, and adults. I specialize in trauma-based gender/queer-affirming care for all populations, while also pulling from multiple therapeutic approaches to help patients navigate life transitions, identity, depression, anxiety, and more. My goal is to create a unique treatment for each person, as I am passionate about utilizing new approaches to therapy for a more comfortable and safe experience.
I have over 14 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a Level 1 and Level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz Institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues. I have run several groups for adults and for teens in the Montgomery County school system. I offer video and sessions.
I have over 14 years experience working with both adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a Level 1 and Level 2 trauma certificate from the Ferentz Institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. I am also an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issues. I have run several groups for adults and for teens in the Montgomery County school system. I offer video and sessions.
For over 25 years, Dr. Zimmitti and the Georgetown Psychology team have been dedicated to providing a broad range of mental health services for people of all ages. Our mission is to make accessing high-quality mental health care as seamless as possible, offering everything from comprehensive testing to personalized therapy in one place. Our motto, “Life Happens. We’re Here,” embodies our commitment to being a dependable source of support and guidance, no matter what life throws your way.
For over 25 years, Dr. Zimmitti and the Georgetown Psychology team have been dedicated to providing a broad range of mental health services for people of all ages. Our mission is to make accessing high-quality mental health care as seamless as possible, offering everything from comprehensive testing to personalized therapy in one place. Our motto, “Life Happens. We’re Here,” embodies our commitment to being a dependable source of support and guidance, no matter what life throws your way.
My ideal client would put as much effort as they are ready to in that moment, day, or week to continue prioritizing their mental health needs. Over time, I hope to support each person in identifying what is helpful vs. harmful to their overall well-being. I look forward to supporting individuals navigating life transitions, women's issues, those in need of validation and perspective-taking, struggling with anxiety, searching for answers and healing from traumatic experiences, feeling "stuck," and individuals hoping for support with executive functioning challenges, sensory challenges, or complex social interactions.
My ideal client would put as much effort as they are ready to in that moment, day, or week to continue prioritizing their mental health needs. Over time, I hope to support each person in identifying what is helpful vs. harmful to their overall well-being. I look forward to supporting individuals navigating life transitions, women's issues, those in need of validation and perspective-taking, struggling with anxiety, searching for answers and healing from traumatic experiences, feeling "stuck," and individuals hoping for support with executive functioning challenges, sensory challenges, or complex social interactions.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.