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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
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Timothy Coulter Donovan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman

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Available both in-person and online
2324 West Joppa Road Suite 220 Lutherville, MD 21093
Couples who sense something has shifted and aren't sure how to get back to each other. Relationships get into trouble when people stop changing with the changes — life shifts, people shift, and couples who don't grow together get stuck. That's what couples therapy is at its core: helping a relationship adapt and grow together. Couples develop the skills to talk about what matters most under stress, break the patterns that keep them stuck, and get clear on the kind of relationship they want. What holds couples back isn't a lack of love — it's not knowing how to get past what blocks them from becoming the partner they aspire to be.
Not feeling heard makes it harder to hear. Not feeling understood makes it harder to be understanding. And when you don't feel listened to, you stop wanting to listen. Good couples therapy turns that around. Certified: Gottman Therapist, Discernment Counseling, working with neurodiverse couples. Advanced level Dev. Model Couples Therapy & PACT.
Reaching out takes courage — and it matters. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to have it figured out before you make contact. Most couples wait too long. If something in what you've read resonates, trust that. I'd welcome the chance to hear what's going on and talk about whether working together might be a good fit.
Call or Timothy Coulter Donovan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (410) 449-4797

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2324 West Joppa Road

Suite 220

Lutherville, MD 21093 map

(410) 449-4797
My website
Offer Telehealth on a HIPAA video compliant platform. Goal is to remain as available online; referrals, scheduling with email and phone.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Life Transitions 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (410) 449-4797
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

2324 West Joppa Road

Suite 220

Lutherville, MD 21093 map

(410) 449-4797
My website
Offer Telehealth on a HIPAA video compliant platform. Goal is to remain as available online; referrals, scheduling with email and phone.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Marital and Premarital and Life Transitions 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network provider and will give you a statement for any out-of-network benefit you may have so you can potentially receive some reimbursement. Always check first with your insurance carrier so you are not surprised.
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Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797
"
I am an out-of-network provider and will give you a statement for any out-of-network benefit you may have so you can potentially receive some reimbursement. Always check first with your insurance carrier so you are not surprised.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 08514 Timothy Donovan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • Attended University of Maryland School of Social Work, Graduated 1992
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Mentor Group Couples Institute 2026
  • Certificate from Gottman Institute - Certified Gottman Couples Therapist 256 / 2016
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Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (410) 449-4797
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Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (410) 449-4797

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Substance Use
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Whether you're navigating conflict, preparing for marriage, or working through a major life transition, these are the issues I work with every day. Treatment involves understanding the patterns driving the problem and building new skills for communication and connection. Most couples leave with a better understanding of each other and a stronger foundation.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797
"
Whether you're navigating conflict, preparing for marriage, or working through a major life transition, these are the issues I work with every day. Treatment involves understanding the patterns driving the problem and building new skills for communication and connection. Most couples leave with a better understanding of each other and a stronger foundation.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797

2 Endorsements

Tau Counseling Services of Maryland
Tau Counseling Services of Maryland
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-CCCTP
Tim is a skilled Gottman Couples therapist who has a talent for balancing the needs and value of each person in the marriage. I refer couples to him regularly with full confidence.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Developmental Model Couples Therapy
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
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I draw on the art and science of what actually works for couples. Sessions have direction — we look at patterns, understand what drives them, & build new ways of being together. Most couples leave seeing things differently — a bigger picture, a different story. Over time the work gets deeper, building a connection that holds up when things get hard. Goal: How to be yourself & in the relationship.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797
"
I draw on the art and science of what actually works for couples. Sessions have direction — we look at patterns, understand what drives them, & build new ways of being together. Most couples leave seeing things differently — a bigger picture, a different story. Over time the work gets deeper, building a connection that holds up when things get hard. Goal: How to be yourself & in the relationship.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (410) 449-4797

Location

Primary Location

2324 West Joppa Road

Suite 220

Lutherville, MD 21093

(410) 449-4797
"
Offer Telehealth on a HIPAA video compliant platform. Goal is to remain as available online; referrals, scheduling with email and phone.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call for a free consultation now - (410) 449-4797
"
Offer Telehealth on a HIPAA video compliant platform. Goal is to remain as available online; referrals, scheduling with email and phone.
Photo of Timothy Coulter Donovan, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Timothy Coulter Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Certifi, Gottman
Call for a free consultation now - (410) 449-4797