Therapists in Harford County, MD

I am a board certified therapist with a holistic approach to therapy. As such, I help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, fears, panic attacks, shame, irritability, OCD, infidelity, smoking cessation or post divorce. With the strong multicultural component in my training I also offer immigration evaluations, counseling for expats, youtubers and digital nomads. You are here because you hurt. I am here to make you heard and understood.

I will guide and support you through the therapy process, to help lower your anxiety, help you get unstuck from stressful cycles of thoughts that are bothersome while helping you face fears safely without ritualizing or avoiding. During the therapy process you will learn to manage those symptoms that entrap you, so you can be authentically yourself and experience the joy of living a full life. Growth often entails engaging with the uncomfortable. Thats why I create a safe place to work through these challenges.

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in obsessive thinking that only stops when you engage in certain behaviors? Do you feel as though you can't trust yourself and who you know yourself to be as a result of the thoughts inside your head? Are you sometimes more convinced about what might be than what you actually see? Do you find yourself getting pulled into remote possibilities that feel real? Do you find that a possibility has as much impact on you as reality itself? My name is Samantha Bauer and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who specializes in working with Anxiety, OCD and related disorders.

Are you struggling with unhealthy patterns and feelings of incongruence? Are you having a difficult time understanding your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Do you feel unheard? I believe in the power of vulnerability and sharing with an unbiased party, which is where therapy starts. If you're troubled, I'll provide you with a space for unconditional support. If you're too comfortable, I'll create a space for gentle challenging. What I can’t promise is a quick fix. Biologically I believe we are not hard wired for change, and healing takes time. My insight-oriented and solution-focused approaches help with a range of core issues.

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, or just stuck? Especially during these uncertain times? Those feelings are not uncommon. This is where I come in, to provide you with a safe space to bring any and all of your feelings and challenges. I will provide a nonjudgmental and objective environment for you to begin your healing and growth. I mainly use strength-based perspective and cognitive behavioral approach in therapy. Meaning, I will learn and use what you are good at to set small goals to change negative habits and thought processes to reduce symptoms.

As a counselor, I work to provide interventions which not only alleviate immediate symptoms such as sadness, grief or anxiety, but also to facilitate greater self-understanding. I believe that counseling is an investment that can enhance your quality of life by helping you to develop a "tool box" of strategies to deal with challenges, improve self-esteem, find ways to get your needs met and develop skills to create healthier relationships.

Is there an anxious voice in your head that sometimes speaks at full volume? Do you feel alone, uncertain, or "less than"? Or maybe you feel like you just can't stay on top of your life. You procrastinate and only get things done by self-medicating with panic? You may have habits you don't feel good about... you overeat, shop too much, spend countless hours online or in front of tv, or get too much or too little sleep. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or like something is missing. Or maybe you are a parent who feels worried and unsure about how to help a child or adolescent who is struggling?

Whether you are motivated by life stressors or a desire to find a more complete you, I am here to help. I work mostly with clients struggling to manage their day to day life with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or substance abuse. I also specialize in couples and family counseling and believe that helping a person to work within their environment and make changes where they can is an important part of being your best self.

As an “introduction” to who I am, what I believe in, and what I “bring to the table” during our therapy sessions, please allow me to use a quote from one of my favorite books written by David Klow, LMFT, “You Are Not Crazy”. His words are exactly what I want you, my Client, to hear from me and for you to believe. You are not crazy. Really, you are not. Others are experiencing nearly the same things as you, yet they just don’t talk about it. They often don’t even have the words to describe what they are experiencing; but if they could, you may find that it is a lot like what you are going through.

We have developed a place where individuals, couples, and families come together to improve the lives they share. They are working to make changes in their lives, and we see their mental and physical health improving with what they can sustain.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxious thoughts? Are the trials of everyday life trapping you in a cycle of depression? Maybe you are having a hard time processing a traumatic event that has happened to you? You are not alone, and you do not have to continue struggling. I will provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere that allows you to express yourself openly and freely. As a client of mine, I will help you work through whatever it is you are currently experiencing and help you work towards a happier tomorrow

At Harford Health & Wellness, we believe in a holistic and personalized approach to mental health treatment. We provide a broad array of quality psychiatric services, including medication management, substance use services, therapy for individuals, groups, and families. Now accepting New Clients Day and evening appointments are available.

Have you been feeling stuck with emotional pain from traumatic experiences or life stressors/transitions and keep ignoring the signs? The difficult thoughts, feelings, and unexplained behaviors that are keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself. This may seem difficult but you are not alone. I welcome you and will support you in this journey of choosing YOU! It is never too late for change!

Hello! I incorporate CBT and Solution Focused Therapy and am very person centered in my approach. My approach focuses on the client's current life and relationships within the family and environment. This approach is to help the client identify and resolve problems with insight and strengths. I am passionate about helping people to find better ways of dealing with stress and anxiety found in life's transitions, personal and familial relationships. To me, therapy helps provide awareness, understanding, improved self esteem and personal change, all of which move clients to lead more satisfying, fulfilling and happy lives.

Whether you have endured a life-altering experience that you are looking to process, are hoping to develop skills to successfully resolve conflicts, or find yourself weighed down by the stress each day brings - therapy can provide effective tools to assist in navigating life’s challenges when you feel “stuck”. I desire to walk alongside clients in this process—validating their experiences and prompting them to identify unhealthy thoughts and behaviors - while encouraging them to utilize the strengths and resources they already possess—so that they may be equipped to live a life that honors their personal values.

I am skilled in helping people change habits to improve their health; build stronger, more satisfying relationships; overcome fears that hold them back; come to terms with loss and grow more emotionally resilient. Assisting clients in reconnecting with their true self and healing and strengthening their relationships are key elements of our work together. I am a caring and attentive listener and dedicate myself to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind.

My experience and training has been in development psychology and I use a family systems approach plus Marriage and Family therapy using conflict resolution techniques. I have over 20 years of experience treating substance abuse disorders/co-occurring, ACOA issues and codependency.I work closely with all psychiatrists to develop the best and most effective treatment plan. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Choice Theory, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing,

Are you craving change? Tired of letting fear and anxiety intrude on your life? Do you want to have more meaningful and authentic relationships? Counseling and therapy begins with a longing. Your longing might be for better relationships, more trust in yourself, less anxiety, feeling worthy and lovable, or feeling connected to your passion and purpose in life. I provide individual counseling for adults who are looking to create a future that is better than their past.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 30 years of working as a mental health clinician. I have extensive experience helping children, adults, and families. I have a heart for people who are struggling with issues of everyday life. Day after day, we feel pressures and struggles that can turn us into people we don't want to be. I want to help you overcome these problems and difficult situations. I believe everyone can change because personalities and brains are flexible and adaptive.