Female Therapists in Towson, MD
Welcome! I am Barbara Reade, MS, LCPC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Are you looking for more peace, balance, and healing? Or is severe stress hurting your ability to thrive in your life? I am a Certified IFS therapist and have level 1, 2, & 3 IFS training. I offer a compassionate, & safe environment for you to begin to feel relief. With over 30 years in this field I can offer a perspective that can enrich and broaden your ability to grow from the therapy process. Emotional growth and healing, and Somatic recovery are my practice focus.
My Specializations:
Trauma Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Somatic healing,
Welcome! I am Barbara Reade, MS, LCPC, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Are you looking for more peace, balance, and healing? Or is severe stress hurting your ability to thrive in your life? I am a Certified IFS therapist and have level 1, 2, & 3 IFS training. I offer a compassionate, & safe environment for you to begin to feel relief. With over 30 years in this field I can offer a perspective that can enrich and broaden your ability to grow from the therapy process. Emotional growth and healing, and Somatic recovery are my practice focus.
My Specializations:
Trauma Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Somatic healing,
If you are looking for freedom from anxiety, and freedom from shame and negative feelings about yourself, and relief from the impact of traumatic events in your past, I can help. My clients find relief from problems like chronic worry and over-thinking, self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy and shame, unsatisfying or painful relationships, poor sleep and feelings of overwhelm. I am a strong ally of the LBGTQIA+ community.
If you are looking for freedom from anxiety, and freedom from shame and negative feelings about yourself, and relief from the impact of traumatic events in your past, I can help. My clients find relief from problems like chronic worry and over-thinking, self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy and shame, unsatisfying or painful relationships, poor sleep and feelings of overwhelm. I am a strong ally of the LBGTQIA+ community.
I will work with you to find an approach that feels right; it is important that you feel like you are getting what you need out of sessions and I want to be able to help create a plan that works for you. I employ an eclectic approach to personalize the client's treatment plan, drawing from various therapeutic techniques to address each client's unique needs and preferences.
I will work with you to find an approach that feels right; it is important that you feel like you are getting what you need out of sessions and I want to be able to help create a plan that works for you. I employ an eclectic approach to personalize the client's treatment plan, drawing from various therapeutic techniques to address each client's unique needs and preferences.
My clients indicate they are most satisfied with my ability to listen deeply, to help them articulate their experience, to provide a sense of safety, and provide strategies for real progress. Defining characteristics of my work are my many years of experience, and the benefits of a holistic approach incorporating physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. I utilize cognitive and behavioral techniques. I often integrate the perspectives of Carl Jung. I am certified as a yoga and meditation instructor, and incorporate the benefits of these practices in my work.
My clients indicate they are most satisfied with my ability to listen deeply, to help them articulate their experience, to provide a sense of safety, and provide strategies for real progress. Defining characteristics of my work are my many years of experience, and the benefits of a holistic approach incorporating physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. I utilize cognitive and behavioral techniques. I often integrate the perspectives of Carl Jung. I am certified as a yoga and meditation instructor, and incorporate the benefits of these practices in my work.
My approach is anchored in a strengths-based perspective, utilizing well-researched and effective methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These techniques, coupled with a genuine, supportive therapeutic relationship, are designed to help you rediscover and reclaim what you feel has been missing or lost in your life and relationships.
My approach is anchored in a strengths-based perspective, utilizing well-researched and effective methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. These techniques, coupled with a genuine, supportive therapeutic relationship, are designed to help you rediscover and reclaim what you feel has been missing or lost in your life and relationships.
I support Black women who are ready to realign themselves, embrace softness, and cultivate balance in their lives. If you often find yourself putting others first, while sacrificing your needs, carrying the weight of old stories and expectations, or navigating life with many accomplishments while still longing for reflection, vulnerability, and emotional depth, therapy offers a gentle space to pause, explore, and reconnect with who you are beneath the roles and pressures of daily life. It is a space to begin rewriting your narrative with intention, care and clarity while becoming grounded in the truth and fullness of who you are.
I support Black women who are ready to realign themselves, embrace softness, and cultivate balance in their lives. If you often find yourself putting others first, while sacrificing your needs, carrying the weight of old stories and expectations, or navigating life with many accomplishments while still longing for reflection, vulnerability, and emotional depth, therapy offers a gentle space to pause, explore, and reconnect with who you are beneath the roles and pressures of daily life. It is a space to begin rewriting your narrative with intention, care and clarity while becoming grounded in the truth and fullness of who you are.
Going through life changes can be hard and sometimes out of our control. Changes can be positive and negatives but the adjustment can still be hard and sometimes stressful. Or maybe you are struggling with the concerns of life and are currently going through a hard time. Maybe you are a couple that struggle with communication and expressing your needs to each other. Or you maybe someone who experienced trauma and are struggling to work through the thoughts and feelings associated with it.
Going through life changes can be hard and sometimes out of our control. Changes can be positive and negatives but the adjustment can still be hard and sometimes stressful. Or maybe you are struggling with the concerns of life and are currently going through a hard time. Maybe you are a couple that struggle with communication and expressing your needs to each other. Or you maybe someone who experienced trauma and are struggling to work through the thoughts and feelings associated with it.
Please join me in the journey of spiritual and emotional growth that is offered in a comfortable environment, with an open mind, and a non-judgmental manner. The purpose of counseling is to help you cope with the challenges of daily living, achieve a fulfilling social, economic, emotional or physical quality of life, encourage self-sufficiency, and above all, to strengthen individuals, families and communities.
Please join me in the journey of spiritual and emotional growth that is offered in a comfortable environment, with an open mind, and a non-judgmental manner. The purpose of counseling is to help you cope with the challenges of daily living, achieve a fulfilling social, economic, emotional or physical quality of life, encourage self-sufficiency, and above all, to strengthen individuals, families and communities.
I’m a Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist who works with individual adults, couples, and families. My approach blends IFS (Parts Work) with psychodynamic therapy, helping clients understand and heal patterns that are causing pain or keeping them stuck.
In therapy, we’ll work together to identify and care for the different parts of you that may carry anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship wounds. This work can be especially helpful during life transitions — marriage, divorce, parenting, career changes — and can offer relief from longstanding struggles.
I’m a Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist who works with individual adults, couples, and families. My approach blends IFS (Parts Work) with psychodynamic therapy, helping clients understand and heal patterns that are causing pain or keeping them stuck.
In therapy, we’ll work together to identify and care for the different parts of you that may carry anxiety, grief, trauma, or relationship wounds. This work can be especially helpful during life transitions — marriage, divorce, parenting, career changes — and can offer relief from longstanding struggles.
Do you find that entering adulthood has brought new challenges and changes that are difficult to navigate? Perhaps you're feeling alone, scared, or overwhelmed when considering your future or even daily responsibilities. No longer having someone telling you what to do constantly can feel freeing, yet also terrifying. Maybe you're struggling with your relationships and want support to work through them. Suddenly friends are scattering and on different timelines than you or you're repeating the same conversation with your partner but nothing seems to change. You are not alone. I was once there too, and I can help you reclaim yourself.
Do you find that entering adulthood has brought new challenges and changes that are difficult to navigate? Perhaps you're feeling alone, scared, or overwhelmed when considering your future or even daily responsibilities. No longer having someone telling you what to do constantly can feel freeing, yet also terrifying. Maybe you're struggling with your relationships and want support to work through them. Suddenly friends are scattering and on different timelines than you or you're repeating the same conversation with your partner but nothing seems to change. You are not alone. I was once there too, and I can help you reclaim yourself.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years and have experience working with adults and adolescents, addressing: anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship problems and communication, life transitions, trauma, sexuality, eating disorders, self-mutilation, grief, parenting concerns, and self-care. In your first session, we will talk about what has led you to seek treatment and what you hope to gain. I believe that trust and respect are earned; I am committed to building a warm, safe, compassionate therapy relationship so that you can explore with me the truth of your life, your thoughts and emotions, and your relationships.
I have been in private practice for over 20 years and have experience working with adults and adolescents, addressing: anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship problems and communication, life transitions, trauma, sexuality, eating disorders, self-mutilation, grief, parenting concerns, and self-care. In your first session, we will talk about what has led you to seek treatment and what you hope to gain. I believe that trust and respect are earned; I am committed to building a warm, safe, compassionate therapy relationship so that you can explore with me the truth of your life, your thoughts and emotions, and your relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or hopeless? Has life taken you in a direction that you never expected or don’t like? Even when things feel upsetting, stressful, and disheartening, there is still hope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, or hopeless? Has life taken you in a direction that you never expected or don’t like? Even when things feel upsetting, stressful, and disheartening, there is still hope.
You’re juggling kids, work, and relationships—and still feel like it’s never enough. You want to feel calmer, more connected with your family, and more in sync with your partner. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, caught in co-parenting stress, or burned out from carrying the mental load. The goal isn’t just to cope—it’s to find space to breathe, improve communication, and create a life that feels sustainable and fulfilling. Therapy offers practical tools and a place to feel truly seen.
You’re juggling kids, work, and relationships—and still feel like it’s never enough. You want to feel calmer, more connected with your family, and more in sync with your partner. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, caught in co-parenting stress, or burned out from carrying the mental load. The goal isn’t just to cope—it’s to find space to breathe, improve communication, and create a life that feels sustainable and fulfilling. Therapy offers practical tools and a place to feel truly seen.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
You made your own meals, applied to school solo, and left home as soon as you could. You survived relentless drama growing up. No longer reliant on the unreliable your life is solid now yet, you are struggling with anxiety and depression. Years ago you found parent surrogates, mostly guys that were no good for you except they gave you attention. Your choices in partners/company made it clear you believed every negative thing you were told. You are still paying for those young choices. Relationships with 'good people' feel complicated. You learned to trust others with nothing and always have a backup.
In today’s ever-changing & challenging world, you deserve to build a life that’s worth living. Want to gain mastery over your emotions, thoughts, & habits? Would you like a therapist who doesn’t just accept you, but sees you in all your complexity? Laura will pay attention to the details of your life, giving you direct feedback to help you identify the patterns that hinder you & the strengths that help you. As a queer therapist, Laura particularly enjoys working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She also has experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with conditions like ADHD, Autism, & C-PTSD.
In today’s ever-changing & challenging world, you deserve to build a life that’s worth living. Want to gain mastery over your emotions, thoughts, & habits? Would you like a therapist who doesn’t just accept you, but sees you in all your complexity? Laura will pay attention to the details of your life, giving you direct feedback to help you identify the patterns that hinder you & the strengths that help you. As a queer therapist, Laura particularly enjoys working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She also has experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with conditions like ADHD, Autism, & C-PTSD.
Reflective Therapeutic and Holistic Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LTCO, LCSW-C
Towson, MD 21286
We are living through a time that not one of us were prepared for. Our mental, physical, social and emotional health have been affected, Your story is all you have in this life, every chapter, every verse is a part of who you are and where you have been. Whether it’s good, bad or indifferent, your story is what made you into the person who you are today. We all have a story, and we are all striving to be the best version of ourselves. Therapy can help you understand , filter, change, navigate and accept all the parts of your story, Therapy can provide a safe place to help you edit and write the next chapter in your story.
We are living through a time that not one of us were prepared for. Our mental, physical, social and emotional health have been affected, Your story is all you have in this life, every chapter, every verse is a part of who you are and where you have been. Whether it’s good, bad or indifferent, your story is what made you into the person who you are today. We all have a story, and we are all striving to be the best version of ourselves. Therapy can help you understand , filter, change, navigate and accept all the parts of your story, Therapy can provide a safe place to help you edit and write the next chapter in your story.
My expertise is in navigating major life transitions, grief and loss, anticipated change, or life taking an unanticipated turn. My clients are adults (18+) who often describe themselves as feeling “stuck” and want to deepen their understanding of why they can't seem to get back to their lives. Together, we will work to have you not only recognize yourself again, but also gain a sense of appreciation for the person you've become. When in therapy with me, my clients can expect to feel more in control of their choices and a new sense of joy in their relationships.
My expertise is in navigating major life transitions, grief and loss, anticipated change, or life taking an unanticipated turn. My clients are adults (18+) who often describe themselves as feeling “stuck” and want to deepen their understanding of why they can't seem to get back to their lives. Together, we will work to have you not only recognize yourself again, but also gain a sense of appreciation for the person you've become. When in therapy with me, my clients can expect to feel more in control of their choices and a new sense of joy in their relationships.
Being human can be tough! Together, we can uncover unwanted patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. In a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space, we can work through fears, sadness, worries, and the stressors of everyday life.
Being human can be tough! Together, we can uncover unwanted patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. In a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space, we can work through fears, sadness, worries, and the stressors of everyday life.
Life presents us with many challenges, often when we feel least prepared. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to face them alone. If you have been seeking a secure, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment to recognize difficulties, enhance your strengths, and harmonize with your personal values to enhance your mental well-being, let’s work together to accomplish your goals.
Life presents us with many challenges, often when we feel least prepared. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to face them alone. If you have been seeking a secure, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment to recognize difficulties, enhance your strengths, and harmonize with your personal values to enhance your mental well-being, let’s work together to accomplish your goals.
I specialize in supporting individuals with Depression, ADHD, OCD, and Eating Disorders, though I support clients with a variety of mental health needs. Maybe it shows up as “depression dishes,” clutter that keeps growing, or decision paralysis. It might show up as constant fatigue, losing interest in what you once enjoyed, chaotic eating patterns, or simply feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Whatever your challenges may look like, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we will work to build skills that help empower you to live your best life.
I specialize in supporting individuals with Depression, ADHD, OCD, and Eating Disorders, though I support clients with a variety of mental health needs. Maybe it shows up as “depression dishes,” clutter that keeps growing, or decision paralysis. It might show up as constant fatigue, losing interest in what you once enjoyed, chaotic eating patterns, or simply feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Whatever your challenges may look like, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we will work to build skills that help empower you to live your best life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.