Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Towson, MD

Welcome to Core Counseling Services! At Core we strive to create a comfortable and inviting environment where our clients feel safe to explore and understand the challenges they face. Ultimately, they are free to entertain new ideas and develop behaviors that foster change and personal growth. We offer a variety of services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, and couples. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. We are excited to announce the addition of medication management to our practice!!

My ideal client is someone who is finished with doing the same things over-and-over and expecting different results. My clients are ready and committed to change. I am a hands-on therapist who has seen and experienced a lot in life. These experiences allow me to speak from a voice of understanding and empathy. For best results, my clients should be willing to share, listen and do the homework necessary to achieve the results desired. I also welcome those clients who would like a therapist who is just willing to listen & lend an ear.

As one dear and admired patient shared, “You have given me a life jacket.” If you are reading this, you may be hoping to change something meaningful in your life. What are you looking for? Relief from the overwhelm of anxiety and depression | Escape from the prison of perfectionism | Recovery from loss, grief support | More satisfying relationships (intimate/ family/professional/friendship) | Clarity and guidance in parenting or career | Freedom from self-sabotaging, risky behaviors, destructive thinking? I am a licensed psychologist in independent private practice since 1987 providing adult individual, family & couples therapy.

Are you feeling invisible? Angry about a breakup? Have you recently experienced a loss/death? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you experiencing more pain, burnout, and/or fatigue than normal? Does your adolescent need extra support? Is your family/relationship falling apart? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes," or even if you have questions of your own, it may be time to reach out and talk through those thoughts and feelings. I would be delighted to be the person you reach out to.

Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.

I utilize best practice methods to provide clinical interventions and seek to build a working relationship to help each person I contact reach their best potential. I have experience working with Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, difficulties with stressors and major life adjustments. I strive to provide you with support, encouragement towards positive goal attainment, and guidance through each step along the way

Asking for help when you are struggling is incredibly hard. Maybe you have tried therapy in the past and it was not a good fit. I strive with each of my clients to meet them where they are emotionally and work with them to achieve their goals. I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship stressors, and life transitions. My approach fosters a supportive, collaborative relationship that brings about real change. At the same time, I try to bring humor and laughter into the therapy space, often through nerdy pop culture references.

I help individuals experiencing Anxiety, Stress, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) overcome their challenges, reduce negative and unwanted thoughts and feelings, and live calmer and more meaningful lives through effective and personalized therapy. I am currently seeing clients in person in my Baltimore office at 4820 Seton Drive, Suite F, and online through video conferencing. My practice- Behavioral Health Direct- also provides specialized treatment for substance use disorders and depression, as well as Neuropsychological Testing for ADHD, learning disabilities, and Neurocognitive/Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Have changes in your mood or behavior started to prevent you from feeling like yourself, enjoying your life or engaging in your daily activities? As a therapist, I partner with my clients to navigate challenging situations and times in their lives when negative emotions are more prevalent. I help clients manage stressors by increasing awareness of unhelpful patterns and developing new ways of thinking and coping. I view the therapeutic process as a non-judgmental and supportive space to resolve internal and external conflicts and obtain clarity.

Therapy is a journey different and unique to everyone. Life can be challenging at times and sometimes the methods we have used throughout our life are no longer serving their purpose. I believe through a collaborative yet client centered approach I can assist you in navigating these situations and developing new methods that will better serve you today. In 2020, I graduated my Masters in Social Work with a focus on Clinical Behavioral Health and Employee Assistance Programs from University of Maryland, School of Social Work. Now as Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C).

I'm Michael Librie, Psy.D, LCSW-C, LICSW. I'm a Psychotherapist with over 35 years experience, qualified to provide integrative psychotherapy, combining techniques from various therapeutic schools to suit the needs of the client. I am delivering therapy virtually at this time in Maryland, Washington, DC and North Carolina. My approach combines traditional dynamic psychotherapy with awareness and internal inquiry processes. I partner with you to help guide you to focus inward so that you may experience your core self, listen to your soul and find your personal truth.

Navigating through life in the current social and cultural climate has become quite challenging. To some, this may be mildly stressful and to others, this may adversely impact their ability to enjoy life and reach their personal goals. You may experience chronic dissatisfaction with your life or experience chronic depression, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, guilt, substance abuse, helplessness, hopeless, and even thoughts of ending your life.

We are so glad you’re here. Maybe you’re here because you are feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by physical symptoms of anxiety, depressed, alone, or questioning your identity or sexual orientation. Or maybe you are struggling with something else, like taking up space, speaking up or setting boundaries in your relationships. At In Bloom Mental Health Counseling, we provide modern, individualized and evidence-based therapy to adults and adolescents in person and virtually in Maryland as well as virtually throughout New York.

As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and thriving environment that aids individuals and families in the ability to navigate through life’s stressors. My goal as a therapist is to assist the consumers in exploring their own thoughts, feelings and emotions— while considering their own interactions with people, places and things. As a therapist I aim to assist the consumers in discovering something new about themselves; while developing a new sense of awareness pertaining to self and/or possible disruptive behavioral patterns.

Feeling stuck? My ideal client struggles with challenges like anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of past trauma. They may feel stuck in unhealthy patterns during life transitions or simply lost regarding their path forward. They yearn for a safe, non-judgmental space to find their voice, gain clarity, & build the emotional tools they need. They're not looking for a quick fix; they're ready to collaborate, put in the work, and create meaningful change in their life. They resonate with my supportive approach and feel a spark of hope that together, we can help them uncover their strengths & find greater well-being.

I work supportively and collaboratively with my clients to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that allows us to work towards your goals together. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, school challenges, family conflict, life transitions, disordered eating, grief and loss, substance abuse, sports performance concerns, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.

Your unique experiences and relationships tell stories of who you are. The more that these negative stories are reinforced and re-told, the more "stuck" you become. Together we can work to identify the alternative stories that are hidden, neglected, and often contain untapped potential. This narrative approach allows new meaning to infuse your life and ease signs of suffering. I have been partnering with children, families, and couples for over 8 years to construct healthier stories that redefine the landscape of life. You are not the problem - the problem is the problem.

Are you experiencing challenges and stressors that seem nearly impossible to navigate? Facing life obstacles is difficult for everyone and often times the hardest part can be acknowledging to ourselves that we can’t face them alone. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed when contemplating your future, or experiencing extreme emotions that you can’t seem to get ahold of due to unhealed past traumas.

You find yourself stuck in a similar cycle of frustration and pain and perhaps you're curious about seeking insight. I have worked with a variety of individuals, however those who are looking to analyze their internal world, learn evidence based skills for resilience, and improve their emotional strength would work well with my therapeutic practice. Generally, my clients are able to juggle many things in their life, however may struggle with worry, overeating, procrastination, relationship problems, and much more. If you're seeking a non-judgemental space to progress closer to your "ideal" self, the journey ahead awaits.