Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Towson, MD

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Dr. Nathan Sharer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
I appreciate the quote, "You don't have to be sick to get better." As a solution-focused therapist, I'll work with you to identify strengths that can be applied in unique ways to help alleviate current struggles and put you back on the path to the best version of you. This approach is effective for both long-standing issues such as chronic anxiety or depression, as well as more acute issues including relationship challenges and immediate life changes. Starting from session one we collaborate on establishing goals for our work, develop customized tools you can use immediately, and then build on that foundation for lasting success.
I appreciate the quote, "You don't have to be sick to get better." As a solution-focused therapist, I'll work with you to identify strengths that can be applied in unique ways to help alleviate current struggles and put you back on the path to the best version of you. This approach is effective for both long-standing issues such as chronic anxiety or depression, as well as more acute issues including relationship challenges and immediate life changes. Starting from session one we collaborate on establishing goals for our work, develop customized tools you can use immediately, and then build on that foundation for lasting success.
(240) 466-5163 View (240) 466-5163
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Alia Merraro
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21252
Accepting new clients! We all face challenges at some point, and navigating them alone can be difficult. These challenges may include feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing problems within relationships, and adapting to significant life changes. At times like these, it can be helpful to have someone to turn to for support, someone who is not a loved one. That's where I come in. I am committed to helping you work through adversity, leveraging your strengths, and empowering you to improve your quality of life and relationships.
Accepting new clients! We all face challenges at some point, and navigating them alone can be difficult. These challenges may include feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing problems within relationships, and adapting to significant life changes. At times like these, it can be helpful to have someone to turn to for support, someone who is not a loved one. That's where I come in. I am committed to helping you work through adversity, leveraging your strengths, and empowering you to improve your quality of life and relationships.
(410) 807-8864 View (410) 807-8864
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Erin Welsh
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21252
With 15 years as a highly trained school counselor specializing in learning differences and family systems, I transitioned to private practice to offer tailored support. I focus on empowering clients, drawing on evidence-based interventions and a compassionate approach to foster growth and resilience. Collaboration is key. Together, we set goals that resonate with your unique circumstances. I thrive on thinking outside the box, finding creative solutions, and helping unravel challenges that might seem daunting at first. Let's explore unconventional paths to address your challenges and work towards meaningful progress.
With 15 years as a highly trained school counselor specializing in learning differences and family systems, I transitioned to private practice to offer tailored support. I focus on empowering clients, drawing on evidence-based interventions and a compassionate approach to foster growth and resilience. Collaboration is key. Together, we set goals that resonate with your unique circumstances. I thrive on thinking outside the box, finding creative solutions, and helping unravel challenges that might seem daunting at first. Let's explore unconventional paths to address your challenges and work towards meaningful progress.
(410) 755-5965 View (410) 755-5965
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Aviva Kovacs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Video appointments available now! Do any of the following statements resonate with you? You’re starting to have physical symptoms along with your anxious thoughts. You think that you’re the only one who is lonely. You feel stuck in life but you’re not completely sure why. You have patterns of chaotic or unhealthy relationships. You know the trauma is over, but it’s hard to move forward. You feel burdened with secrets of your past. If so, I'm here to help! I have experience working with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Video appointments available now! Do any of the following statements resonate with you? You’re starting to have physical symptoms along with your anxious thoughts. You think that you’re the only one who is lonely. You feel stuck in life but you’re not completely sure why. You have patterns of chaotic or unhealthy relationships. You know the trauma is over, but it’s hard to move forward. You feel burdened with secrets of your past. If so, I'm here to help! I have experience working with anxiety, depression and trauma.
(443) 323-2434 View (443) 323-2434
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Christa K Schmidt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
I provide therapy services for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, and identity concerns. I take a holistic approach, and work with all elements of a client's experience. Additionally, I am culturally-responsive and acknowledge the societal and environmental realities that influence our experience of life and one another. I advocate for my clients' right to pursue health and greater well-being. Additionally, with extensive experience in therapist training and ethical practice, I welcome working with other therapists seeking their own personal counseling or supervision.
I provide therapy services for individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, and identity concerns. I take a holistic approach, and work with all elements of a client's experience. Additionally, I am culturally-responsive and acknowledge the societal and environmental realities that influence our experience of life and one another. I advocate for my clients' right to pursue health and greater well-being. Additionally, with extensive experience in therapist training and ethical practice, I welcome working with other therapists seeking their own personal counseling or supervision.
(301) 710-6203 View (301) 710-6203
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Dr. La Toya Bianca Smith
Psychologist, MS, EdS, PhD
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with diverse clients: of varying backgrounds and therapeutic needs. Though trained as a generalist, I sought additional education, practica, and research opportunities to develop the specialties of 1) counseling traditionally marginalized populations, 2) program development and evaluation, and 3) consultation and outreach.
Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with diverse clients: of varying backgrounds and therapeutic needs. Though trained as a generalist, I sought additional education, practica, and research opportunities to develop the specialties of 1) counseling traditionally marginalized populations, 2) program development and evaluation, and 3) consultation and outreach.
(410) 469-6946 View (410) 469-6946
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Jamaal Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of treatment settings. My experience as a teacher, mentor, athletic coach, and Dean of Students has allowed me to distinguish the different developmental stages of children, particularly adolescent males. I have a dedicated interest in helping the youth to make constructive changes that allow them to reach goals that their confidence blocks them from obtaining. As a Practitioner working with families, I help clients make substantial changes that center around practical strategies and evidence-based practices that allow them to build strong, nourishing relationships.
I have worked with individuals and families in a variety of treatment settings. My experience as a teacher, mentor, athletic coach, and Dean of Students has allowed me to distinguish the different developmental stages of children, particularly adolescent males. I have a dedicated interest in helping the youth to make constructive changes that allow them to reach goals that their confidence blocks them from obtaining. As a Practitioner working with families, I help clients make substantial changes that center around practical strategies and evidence-based practices that allow them to build strong, nourishing relationships.
(443) 241-8131 View (443) 241-8131
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Greg Pelletier
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.
Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.
(443) 222-0969 View (443) 222-0969
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Hailey Weller
Counselor, MS, NCC, LGPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
As a therapist, I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through life. My practice extends to couples, children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with general stress, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also enjoy providing premarital counseling to couples seeking to build a stronger foundation before embarking on their marital journey.
As a therapist, I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through life. My practice extends to couples, children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with general stress, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also enjoy providing premarital counseling to couples seeking to build a stronger foundation before embarking on their marital journey.
(443) 323-1387 View (443) 323-1387
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Hana Ephraim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Hana is a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C). Her education and career have always focused on her passion for working with different age groups of individuals. She has extensive therapeutic experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in a variety of settings including, public schools, pediatric offices, community sites and homes. She has provided psychotherapy services to clients experiencing wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
Hana is a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C). Her education and career have always focused on her passion for working with different age groups of individuals. She has extensive therapeutic experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in a variety of settings including, public schools, pediatric offices, community sites and homes. She has provided psychotherapy services to clients experiencing wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
(410) 941-3859 View (410) 941-3859
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Kathryn Stetler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
I am glad you are here and taking this first step towards the goals you have for yourself. I believe that creating a safe, supportive, open environment can allow my clients the opportunity to move toward healing. I incorporate body work and mindfulness as methods for healing for growth. We all have parts of us that keep us stuck in seasons of life and it is my honor to walk with you to process and examine new strategies to decrease negative symptoms and increase wholeness and health. We can develop patterns in our lives, some learned, some given, and pausing to examine them and develop new strategies is vital to growth and change.
I am glad you are here and taking this first step towards the goals you have for yourself. I believe that creating a safe, supportive, open environment can allow my clients the opportunity to move toward healing. I incorporate body work and mindfulness as methods for healing for growth. We all have parts of us that keep us stuck in seasons of life and it is my honor to walk with you to process and examine new strategies to decrease negative symptoms and increase wholeness and health. We can develop patterns in our lives, some learned, some given, and pausing to examine them and develop new strategies is vital to growth and change.
(410) 844-7605 View (410) 844-7605
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Bria M Gibbons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
My goal is to help my client's understand that all of their feelings are real and valid.
My goal is to help my client's understand that all of their feelings are real and valid.
(410) 498-5596 x223 View (410) 498-5596 x223
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Allison Banbury
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
In my 25 years as a therapist I've successfully treated clients navigating life's inevitable transitions (graduation, relocation, marriage, divorce, career change, a break-up, major decisions, etc.), as well as those experiencing various forms of anxiety. I have lived experience with blended families and understand the complexities of parenting, partnering, and growing up within that framework. I work first to understand each person's unique set of circumstances, and then to identify strengths on which we can build to help clients lead happier, more joy-filled lives. Life is far too precious and short to lead a "meh" existence.
In my 25 years as a therapist I've successfully treated clients navigating life's inevitable transitions (graduation, relocation, marriage, divorce, career change, a break-up, major decisions, etc.), as well as those experiencing various forms of anxiety. I have lived experience with blended families and understand the complexities of parenting, partnering, and growing up within that framework. I work first to understand each person's unique set of circumstances, and then to identify strengths on which we can build to help clients lead happier, more joy-filled lives. Life is far too precious and short to lead a "meh" existence.
(443) 222-1873 View (443) 222-1873
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Nancy Fiorentino
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
So often people feel stuck or trapped by life circumstances, relationships, or their own thoughts and feelings. I believe therapy can be a wonderful resource to help provide healing, learn new coping skills, and develop greater self-awareness and strength. Therapy can help you learn how to actually live your life rather than just "white knuckling it." If you are feeling stuck and wonder if therapy can be helpful, I encourage you to call. I provide a safe environment for individuals and couples so that a collaborative relationship develops, and change can occur.
So often people feel stuck or trapped by life circumstances, relationships, or their own thoughts and feelings. I believe therapy can be a wonderful resource to help provide healing, learn new coping skills, and develop greater self-awareness and strength. Therapy can help you learn how to actually live your life rather than just "white knuckling it." If you are feeling stuck and wonder if therapy can be helpful, I encourage you to call. I provide a safe environment for individuals and couples so that a collaborative relationship develops, and change can occur.
(410) 449-4960 x1 View (410) 449-4960 x1
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Patrick Stuart Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Waitlist for new clients
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
(443) 373-0740 View (443) 373-0740
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Allison Jensen
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Struggling with anxiety, depression, adhd, grief, trauma, or a major life event? I am here to help! I believe in a collaborative relationship to allow for success and true, long-lasting growth and change in your life! My clients are involved in the planning process for the course of therapy/treatment including; frequency of sessions, techniques/approaches utilized, and of course goal setting! Whether you're struggling with low mood, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, grief, or a major life change/transition...I am here to help you through this difficult time while building skills to help you toward a healthy future!
Struggling with anxiety, depression, adhd, grief, trauma, or a major life event? I am here to help! I believe in a collaborative relationship to allow for success and true, long-lasting growth and change in your life! My clients are involved in the planning process for the course of therapy/treatment including; frequency of sessions, techniques/approaches utilized, and of course goal setting! Whether you're struggling with low mood, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, grief, or a major life change/transition...I am here to help you through this difficult time while building skills to help you toward a healthy future!
(410) 237-0635 View (410) 237-0635
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Jenelle Anthony
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Dr. Anthony specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues, stressors of military-to-civilian and veterans’ transitions, life transitions and aging, workplace stress, chronic mental illness, brain illness and injury, mood disorders, women’s and minority mental health concerns, and those experiencing significant emotional and interpersonal challenges. She has experience providing CBT for depression and anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy skills, social skills training, schema therapy, trauma-focused therapy, CBT and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
Dr. Anthony specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues, stressors of military-to-civilian and veterans’ transitions, life transitions and aging, workplace stress, chronic mental illness, brain illness and injury, mood disorders, women’s and minority mental health concerns, and those experiencing significant emotional and interpersonal challenges. She has experience providing CBT for depression and anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy skills, social skills training, schema therapy, trauma-focused therapy, CBT and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, and interpersonal psychotherapy.
(443) 241-6470 View (443) 241-6470
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Ashley Dailey
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself giving love, support, and showing up for others, yet in moments when you need it, no one is there? What about having family and friends to talk too, but still feeling alone and/or misunderstood? Have you ever felt or learned through experience that you need to do everything on your own because you simply can't trust or rely on anyone to show up for you in a way that you need them? Have you ever gave so much of yourself, however, still ended up feeling it isn't enough? You aren't enough? Sound familiar? If so, I am here to tell you that you are not alone.
Do you find yourself giving love, support, and showing up for others, yet in moments when you need it, no one is there? What about having family and friends to talk too, but still feeling alone and/or misunderstood? Have you ever felt or learned through experience that you need to do everything on your own because you simply can't trust or rely on anyone to show up for you in a way that you need them? Have you ever gave so much of yourself, however, still ended up feeling it isn't enough? You aren't enough? Sound familiar? If so, I am here to tell you that you are not alone.
(410) 632-6678 View (410) 632-6678
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Kelley Doswell
Counselor, EdD, LGPC, NPT-C, SFT-PT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
Get your life back. Healing & growth are the essential keys in life, especially when we are faced with life obstacles on a daily basis. Remember, you determine your journey and this determination can influence your feelings and actions to unpredictable and unforeseen events/situations. My goal is to assist you in strengthening life challenges such as esteem, sadness, stress, anxiety, academic goals, & personal/social relationships. Sometimes, the challenges that we face can tend to take hold, but with my strategies & your confidence, we can focus on strengthening your challenges & lead you to achieving a positive & holistic life.
Get your life back. Healing & growth are the essential keys in life, especially when we are faced with life obstacles on a daily basis. Remember, you determine your journey and this determination can influence your feelings and actions to unpredictable and unforeseen events/situations. My goal is to assist you in strengthening life challenges such as esteem, sadness, stress, anxiety, academic goals, & personal/social relationships. Sometimes, the challenges that we face can tend to take hold, but with my strategies & your confidence, we can focus on strengthening your challenges & lead you to achieving a positive & holistic life.
(443) 400-7505 View (443) 400-7505
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Francesca Musengo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome to the first step in improving your quality of life. Mental health continues to be stigmatized in our society, but what if therapy is the key to relief and acceptance? I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) and I provide outpatient individual, couples, and family therapy. I obtained my master's degree from University of Maryland School of Social Work and I have 10 years experience working with diverse populations in the Baltimore area. I've worked in clinics, homes, and schools.
Hello and welcome to the first step in improving your quality of life. Mental health continues to be stigmatized in our society, but what if therapy is the key to relief and acceptance? I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) and I provide outpatient individual, couples, and family therapy. I obtained my master's degree from University of Maryland School of Social Work and I have 10 years experience working with diverse populations in the Baltimore area. I've worked in clinics, homes, and schools.
(410) 740-8066 View (410) 740-8066