Strength-Based Therapists in 21228
Amelia Nigro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Welcome! My name is Amelia and I am a passionate strength-based therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a warm yet direct, and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their strengths and build upon them.
Welcome! My name is Amelia and I am a passionate strength-based therapist dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their true potential and lead fulfilling lives. With a warm yet direct, and compassionate approach, I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their strengths and build upon them.
Timothy Ashdown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Hi there. I've lived in Maryland since 2012, and I am a fully licensed therapist. I really enjoy the work that I do, and it is my hope to meet my clients exactly where they are. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and strength-based approach with my clients. I have worked clinically with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and I specialize in working with relationship stressors. Whether it's the heavy expectation we might place on ourselves or perhaps a specific relational concern, my hope is to be alongside you in a totally non-judgmental environment.
Hi there. I've lived in Maryland since 2012, and I am a fully licensed therapist. I really enjoy the work that I do, and it is my hope to meet my clients exactly where they are. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and strength-based approach with my clients. I have worked clinically with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and I specialize in working with relationship stressors. Whether it's the heavy expectation we might place on ourselves or perhaps a specific relational concern, my hope is to be alongside you in a totally non-judgmental environment.
Gardner McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Accepting new patients! Take a step towards healing with a compassionate LCSW-C specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression and high performing individuals. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I tailor an approach that puts your needs first and foremost with a focus on helping you reach your goal. I integrate cognitive-behavioral models, including EMDR and CBT, with a patient-centered focus. My commitment is to guide you through challenges, fostering growth and resilience. Discover personalized therapy that empowers, motivates, and helps you get to the level you want to be.
Accepting new patients! Take a step towards healing with a compassionate LCSW-C specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression and high performing individuals. Drawing from over a decade of experience, I understand the unique challenges you may face. I tailor an approach that puts your needs first and foremost with a focus on helping you reach your goal. I integrate cognitive-behavioral models, including EMDR and CBT, with a patient-centered focus. My commitment is to guide you through challenges, fostering growth and resilience. Discover personalized therapy that empowers, motivates, and helps you get to the level you want to be.
Jean L. Audain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
Faith, hope and love play important roles, while a strength-based lens woven into a holistic approach has been seen to bring about change.
Over the past 22 years, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adolescents. In the last 12 years I've increased my scope to include young and older adults. Anxiety, depression, trauma and other behavioral challenges have made up the majority of my work. In each of these situations a strength-based, goal-centric and client-empowered approach has yielded success. In my experience my clients have simply wanted to feel better about their place in life while re-learning to hope once again. My work in schools and in practice have taught me that my success begins from a place of genuine care for my client's well-being.
Faith, hope and love play important roles, while a strength-based lens woven into a holistic approach has been seen to bring about change.
Over the past 22 years, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adolescents. In the last 12 years I've increased my scope to include young and older adults. Anxiety, depression, trauma and other behavioral challenges have made up the majority of my work. In each of these situations a strength-based, goal-centric and client-empowered approach has yielded success. In my experience my clients have simply wanted to feel better about their place in life while re-learning to hope once again. My work in schools and in practice have taught me that my success begins from a place of genuine care for my client's well-being.
CGE Counseling,
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, BC-TMH, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I work with clients using an integrated approach of interventions and strength-based strategies to initiate healing and wellness.
Seeking therapy takes courage. I understand how difficult it can be taking that first step reaching out for help. I provide a supportive environment and foster a trusting atmosphere to begin the healing and recovery process. Services are collaborated and tailored according to the goals of clients and individuals are empowered to create meaningful change in their lives. I welcome adults who experience depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation and relational conflict; and children who experience PTSD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges. I am sensitive to issues unique to women, trauma, abuse and addiction.
I work with clients using an integrated approach of interventions and strength-based strategies to initiate healing and wellness.
Seeking therapy takes courage. I understand how difficult it can be taking that first step reaching out for help. I provide a supportive environment and foster a trusting atmosphere to begin the healing and recovery process. Services are collaborated and tailored according to the goals of clients and individuals are empowered to create meaningful change in their lives. I welcome adults who experience depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation and relational conflict; and children who experience PTSD, ADHD, emotional and behavioral challenges. I am sensitive to issues unique to women, trauma, abuse and addiction.
Shelley Driskell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Together we will identify the issues causing your distress and find strength-based solutions, tailored to you, to overcome these.
Hello, I’m Shelley. Life is a beautiful journey. However, at times we all face challenges that seem insurmountable, which can cause us to feel isolated, alone, and powerless. “Feelings are messages from our soul – negative ones are a sign that something needs addressing. Not out there – but inside of us.” Unknown. We all have the resources within us to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need assistance identifying them and a safe place to find the courage to utilize them.
Together we will identify the issues causing your distress and find strength-based solutions, tailored to you, to overcome these.
Hello, I’m Shelley. Life is a beautiful journey. However, at times we all face challenges that seem insurmountable, which can cause us to feel isolated, alone, and powerless. “Feelings are messages from our soul – negative ones are a sign that something needs addressing. Not out there – but inside of us.” Unknown. We all have the resources within us to heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need assistance identifying them and a safe place to find the courage to utilize them.
Elana Dorfman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
I practice as a strength-based clinician, specializing in the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction.
Do you feel like there is something missing in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry? Are you struggling to understand why you behave and think a certain way? My philosophy is that positive relationships are the most important aspect to a healthy and fulfilling life. My greatest goal is to help others develop themselves so that they can more easily connect with others and reach a high level of satisfaction in their lives.
I practice as a strength-based clinician, specializing in the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and addiction.
Do you feel like there is something missing in your relationships? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry? Are you struggling to understand why you behave and think a certain way? My philosophy is that positive relationships are the most important aspect to a healthy and fulfilling life. My greatest goal is to help others develop themselves so that they can more easily connect with others and reach a high level of satisfaction in their lives.
HPS Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LGPC, PMHNP-B, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
We are a client-oriented counseling (traditional, modern, holistic, and spiritual), coaching, and medication management practice. We put our clients' well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for them, their lifestyle, and their healing proces/ change journey.
We are a client-oriented counseling (traditional, modern, holistic, and spiritual), coaching, and medication management practice. We put our clients' well-being first and together we work on and identify what solutions will work best for them, their lifestyle, and their healing proces/ change journey.
Dr. Marybeth Heather
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Its not easy to maintain your health and mental wellness. It’s important to have a knowledgeable counselor you can trust. Feeling tired, annoyed and pulled in every direction by life is exhausting. Others might view you as a goal setter but you feel like your barely swimming above water each day you wake up. Dreading Mondays and lacking joy in day to day life. Not being your true self is no longer an option. You deserve to allow health back into your life. Being your best self involves setting goals not only for your career, family and education but for the balance your desire to thrive everyday. You can become the best you today!
Its not easy to maintain your health and mental wellness. It’s important to have a knowledgeable counselor you can trust. Feeling tired, annoyed and pulled in every direction by life is exhausting. Others might view you as a goal setter but you feel like your barely swimming above water each day you wake up. Dreading Mondays and lacking joy in day to day life. Not being your true self is no longer an option. You deserve to allow health back into your life. Being your best self involves setting goals not only for your career, family and education but for the balance your desire to thrive everyday. You can become the best you today!
Christina Law
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCST, TCT
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
Tyrese Carter
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be full of challenges, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just run down. Sometimes things need to change, to get better. Change is hard. Everyone needs support sometimes. I work with teens, adults, and couples facing issues of anxiety/panic attacks, overwhelming feelings, family/relationship issues, ADHD, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and setting healthy boundaries. I also work in treating trauma and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Life can be full of challenges, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just run down. Sometimes things need to change, to get better. Change is hard. Everyone needs support sometimes. I work with teens, adults, and couples facing issues of anxiety/panic attacks, overwhelming feelings, family/relationship issues, ADHD, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and setting healthy boundaries. I also work in treating trauma and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
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"Together We Achieve Freedom", the goal you want to reach to live your best life. I possess 8 professional yrs. of Master Degree level Counseling/Psychotherapy (4yrs licensed); >10yrs as pre-masters degree mental health counselor. WELCOME to Maryland Collaborative Counseling, LLC. In this outpatient safe place, all ADULT clients receive quality guidance with an individualized plan of action using a cognitive- behavioral treatment approach to individual, couples, and group issues. Together we will navigate through addictions, adjusting issues, accepting the healthy self, + other issues with competence, knowledge, and compassion.
I believe we are all just the stories we tell ourselves. There is nothing good or bad about this – it is just how we craft and make sense of our life. You and I may have the same exact experience of something, and you may hear, notice, and even value things I had not. If we are made up of our stories and our stories are extremely subjective, how do we make good sense of the world around us? You have all the answers inside you.
I believe we are all just the stories we tell ourselves. There is nothing good or bad about this – it is just how we craft and make sense of our life. You and I may have the same exact experience of something, and you may hear, notice, and even value things I had not. If we are made up of our stories and our stories are extremely subjective, how do we make good sense of the world around us? You have all the answers inside you.
I believe that all people have their own inherent wisdom and as a counselor, I aim to support clients to embody their truest, most authentic self. I use a non-pathologizing model to support you to identify and understand your individualized needs. I find that understanding, empathy, and collaboration, with a focus on grounding in the here and now develops self compassion and acceptance. Often when we are in pain we have trouble accessing those parts of ourselves. Healing and recovery can happen within a safe and compassionate relationship and I aim to provide that container with you.
I believe that all people have their own inherent wisdom and as a counselor, I aim to support clients to embody their truest, most authentic self. I use a non-pathologizing model to support you to identify and understand your individualized needs. I find that understanding, empathy, and collaboration, with a focus on grounding in the here and now develops self compassion and acceptance. Often when we are in pain we have trouble accessing those parts of ourselves. Healing and recovery can happen within a safe and compassionate relationship and I aim to provide that container with you.
Time of Need Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
For over 18 years, I've been providing individual counseling for clients in their time of need. Whether you are encountering unexpected changes or ongoing struggles, talk therapy can help you process thoughts and feelings, that otherwise go unsaid.
For over 18 years, I've been providing individual counseling for clients in their time of need. Whether you are encountering unexpected changes or ongoing struggles, talk therapy can help you process thoughts and feelings, that otherwise go unsaid.
In my experience, people often come to therapy because they are at a crossroads in their life. They may be uncertain about what to do about an important relationship, worried about their use of alcohol, in despair about having lost a loved one, or just needing to talk about the various stressors in their lives, that have left them anxious, depressed, sleepless or struggling to focus. I help people by working with them to better understand the issues that they are facing, the family history that may be influencing them and how to better understand themselves and more skillfully navigate their relationships.
In my experience, people often come to therapy because they are at a crossroads in their life. They may be uncertain about what to do about an important relationship, worried about their use of alcohol, in despair about having lost a loved one, or just needing to talk about the various stressors in their lives, that have left them anxious, depressed, sleepless or struggling to focus. I help people by working with them to better understand the issues that they are facing, the family history that may be influencing them and how to better understand themselves and more skillfully navigate their relationships.
Gregory Heaney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Catonsville, MD 21228
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
It's easy to feel like you should be happy. But when doubts about your strength and value come creeping in, anyone can feel like they don't measure up. Family, relationships, trauma, embarrassments, anything big or small can hurt, under the wrong circumstances. Therapy isn't about making things perfect, it's about feeling calm and confident in yourself, even when things feel broken. Loving yourself might seem like a huge, impossible goal, but I believe that it is the best goal you can ever set. I am here to to help guide you on your journey.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love, or feeling pressured to be “perfect,” know that you're not alone. These are common experiences, and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them, and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We'll explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We'll integrate mindfulness, grounding, & somatic techniques.
If you struggle with anxiety, racing thoughts about what-if scenarios, feeling the need to "earn" someone's love, or feeling pressured to be “perfect,” know that you're not alone. These are common experiences, and I'm here to help you navigate them. We can explore these experiences together, develop strategies to manage them, and ultimately create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. We'll explore coping skills to regulate emotions and challenge these limiting beliefs. I can help you create a more balanced life, where your needs are as important as everyone else’s. We'll integrate mindfulness, grounding, & somatic techniques.
Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
Suburban Crossroads Counseling is a nonprofit agency of licensed professional therapists who can help with a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and family issues. Our therapists are dedicated to strengthening mental well-being, emotional health, and personal growth while serving clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our therapists are paneled with most major insurance plans. We provide the highest quality of care at an affordable cost for those who do not have insurance.
Lester Lee Burney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, HS-BCP, CSAM, LCPC
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
Counseling and therapy services should be approached as a collaborative effort between the counselor and client with the purpose of establishing and achieving goals mutually agreed upon. The goal is seeking to help the client address, resolve, and cope with issues that are affecting their wellness and ability to thrive in life. I work with clients who are experiencing life stressors that are causing distress in their lives that require therapeutic interventions and specified therapy approaches.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.