Child Therapists in Waldorf, MD

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Tiara Williams
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist with 10+ years working with children, adolescents, and adults? How about one who's passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential by developing skills to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/peer issues and ADHD. I also work with families navigating parent/child conflict. I teach them effective communication and how to relate to one another in the age of social media. I help individuals regain balance and assist them in making meaningful strides towards their goals for treatment.
Are you looking for a therapist with 10+ years working with children, adolescents, and adults? How about one who's passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential by developing skills to make positive changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, relationship/peer issues and ADHD. I also work with families navigating parent/child conflict. I teach them effective communication and how to relate to one another in the age of social media. I help individuals regain balance and assist them in making meaningful strides towards their goals for treatment.
(240) 607-5672 View (240) 607-5672
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Aspirations Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603
Aspirations Counseling provides professional, high quality, personalized services to children, adolescents and adults/couples. We help our clients address issues such as: anxiety, autism, bipolar disorders, bullying (workplace/school), depression, divorce, employment difficulties, grief, parenting, post-traumatic stress disorders, relationship difficulties, and issues commonly experienced by children and adolescents.
Aspirations Counseling provides professional, high quality, personalized services to children, adolescents and adults/couples. We help our clients address issues such as: anxiety, autism, bipolar disorders, bullying (workplace/school), depression, divorce, employment difficulties, grief, parenting, post-traumatic stress disorders, relationship difficulties, and issues commonly experienced by children and adolescents.
(301) 761-5872 View (301) 761-5872
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Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
Purposeful ACTS, LLC ensures that quality clinical services are accessible, affordable, and relevant to the individual needs of all clients. Dr. Shalena Heard is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland and certified as a National Health Service Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Heard has extensive experience providing therapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults within inpatient, residential, outpatient, and school settings. She also provides supervision to graduate trainees and mental health professionals.
Purposeful ACTS, LLC ensures that quality clinical services are accessible, affordable, and relevant to the individual needs of all clients. Dr. Shalena Heard is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland and certified as a National Health Service Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Heard has extensive experience providing therapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults within inpatient, residential, outpatient, and school settings. She also provides supervision to graduate trainees and mental health professionals.
(301) 701-5528 View (301) 701-5528
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Rebecca Cl Marvin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CFRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with years of clinical experience, allowing me to support individuals experiencing trauma, specifically childhood abuse and domestic violence, disenfranchised youth, individuals with developmental and/or emotional challenges, addictions, and first responders. I work with various clients, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with years of clinical experience, allowing me to support individuals experiencing trauma, specifically childhood abuse and domestic violence, disenfranchised youth, individuals with developmental and/or emotional challenges, addictions, and first responders. I work with various clients, including children, adolescents/teens, and adults.
(301) 450-5211 View (301) 450-5211
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Kathy D. Griffin
LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20602  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a warm, personable, and objective therapist to help you navigate through the troubling happenings of your life? Look no further, here I am! The most important thing about the therapeutic space is empowering YOU so that YOU can make conscious choices about YOUR life. My style is active, involved, empathic, and genuine. Working collaboratively, we can define your goals and see what is causing you distress and/or to feel "stuck." Learned behaviors as a child just might not be working in your adult life! It's time to tell your story and work to resolve emotional scares that may be hindering you from being happy!
Are you looking for a warm, personable, and objective therapist to help you navigate through the troubling happenings of your life? Look no further, here I am! The most important thing about the therapeutic space is empowering YOU so that YOU can make conscious choices about YOUR life. My style is active, involved, empathic, and genuine. Working collaboratively, we can define your goals and see what is causing you distress and/or to feel "stuck." Learned behaviors as a child just might not be working in your adult life! It's time to tell your story and work to resolve emotional scares that may be hindering you from being happy!
(301) 701-2679 View (301) 701-2679
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The Pinnacle Center
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
Mollie Thorn is a founding member of The Pinnacle Center, where she provides counseling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. In addition to individual, marriage and family counseling, Mrs. Thorn has specialities in Parenting Skills training, conflict resolution, and couples & family communication. Mrs. Thorn focuses on helping individuals bring out the best in themselves and others. Clients find her experience and empathy to be reassuring and insightful. In the years before she and her husband, Dr. Phil Thorn, started a counseling practice together, Mrs. Thorn worked as a teacher, an elementary counselor, and a consultant on parent-child issues.
Mollie Thorn is a founding member of The Pinnacle Center, where she provides counseling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and couples. In addition to individual, marriage and family counseling, Mrs. Thorn has specialities in Parenting Skills training, conflict resolution, and couples & family communication. Mrs. Thorn focuses on helping individuals bring out the best in themselves and others. Clients find her experience and empathy to be reassuring and insightful. In the years before she and her husband, Dr. Phil Thorn, started a counseling practice together, Mrs. Thorn worked as a teacher, an elementary counselor, and a consultant on parent-child issues.
(301) 531-5611 View (301) 531-5611
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One Alkaline Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. Whatever it is that brought you here, together we can find the answer to what is overloading your being. As the director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland, I have spent my career working with a patient-centered, holistic approach. I enjoy providing compassionate care to adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, and trauma. Give yourself the opportunity to build confidence and self-love along the way.
Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. Whatever it is that brought you here, together we can find the answer to what is overloading your being. As the director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland, I have spent my career working with a patient-centered, holistic approach. I enjoy providing compassionate care to adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, and trauma. Give yourself the opportunity to build confidence and self-love along the way.
(240) 823-5018 View (240) 823-5018
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H.O.P.E Behavioral Health
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
H.O.P.E Behavioral Health (HBH) is an accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) that provides an array of services, which include individual counseling for adults and children, couples and family counseling, case management and medication management. HBH strives to improve the quality of life for all clients by providing the highest quality of mental health services and timely access to services and treatments.
H.O.P.E Behavioral Health (HBH) is an accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) that provides an array of services, which include individual counseling for adults and children, couples and family counseling, case management and medication management. HBH strives to improve the quality of life for all clients by providing the highest quality of mental health services and timely access to services and treatments.
(301) 205-5979 View (301) 205-5979
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Marissa Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20601  (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed social worker and therapist and have been providing psychotherapy to children, youth and families and adult individuals since 2020. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address Anxiety, Depression, Panic and Phobia Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Adjustment Disorders, struggles with career/life changes, relationship issues, and many more. My background has had a focus on working with children and families, however, I enjoy serving and supporting all populations. I believe that everyone should have a safe space to vent, process and develop key skills to manage daily life stress
Hello! I am a licensed social worker and therapist and have been providing psychotherapy to children, youth and families and adult individuals since 2020. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address Anxiety, Depression, Panic and Phobia Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Adjustment Disorders, struggles with career/life changes, relationship issues, and many more. My background has had a focus on working with children and families, however, I enjoy serving and supporting all populations. I believe that everyone should have a safe space to vent, process and develop key skills to manage daily life stress
(240) 624-9779 View (240) 624-9779
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DaJia Johnson
Counselor, LMSW, LAC, SAP, MPA
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
We, in One Alkaline Life, work with individuals (both children and adults), families, and couples struggling with various issues, such as mood disorders (including depression and anxiety), Substance Abuse, ADHD, Anger Management, child and adolescent behavioral issues, trauma, and abuse-related issues, parenting strategies, and eating disorders, LGBTQ+.
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
We, in One Alkaline Life, work with individuals (both children and adults), families, and couples struggling with various issues, such as mood disorders (including depression and anxiety), Substance Abuse, ADHD, Anger Management, child and adolescent behavioral issues, trauma, and abuse-related issues, parenting strategies, and eating disorders, LGBTQ+.
I enjoy being able to assist those who are in need of finding a way out of the darkness. Also, my practice focuses on the study of substance abuse/addiction counseling. I have experience working with children and geriatric populations. I think that telehealth and online therapy are very powerful tools that we have to bring our support to more people regardless of whether they are near or far.
(301) 835-1788 View (301) 835-1788
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Aaliyah Rivers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20601  (Online Only)
I completed an undergrad degree through Salisbury University and a master’s through the University of Maryland Baltimore. I am a licensed master’s level social worker with experience in foster care and intensive in-home services. I am passionate about assisting others through their mental health journey. I have had the opportunity to work with children and families utilizing cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and motivational approaches. I assist clients in setting and working towards positive goals for themselves.
I completed an undergrad degree through Salisbury University and a master’s through the University of Maryland Baltimore. I am a licensed master’s level social worker with experience in foster care and intensive in-home services. I am passionate about assisting others through their mental health journey. I have had the opportunity to work with children and families utilizing cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and motivational approaches. I assist clients in setting and working towards positive goals for themselves.
(240) 908-5926 View (240) 908-5926
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LaShondra Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
I also provided therapy to individuals (children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics), groups, couples, and families.
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
I also provided therapy to individuals (children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics), groups, couples, and families.
I enjoy the process of helping my clients, besides my vocation, it is my passion and I have been in the social work field for more than a decade. Through online therapy I have had the opportunity to help people both near and far from me. It's time that the fact of going to therapy stopped being stigmatized, so one of my goals is that the client feels comfortable during the process. Telling how we feel does not make us weak, on the contrary, it is the first and most important step to feel better, that is why at One Alkaline Life we have always focused on offering you the best to accompany you in your learning process.
(903) 282-3435 View (903) 282-3435
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Shante Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
My private practice is centered on working with children, adolescents and families.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" (Socrates). I am a licensed clinician who strives to empower and support children and adolescents with seeing their full potential and refocusing their energy on desired growth. I support them with managing psychosocial stressors within their day to day lives, provide organizational techniques to support them with improving their academic performance, provide insight into the importance of having and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships and teach healthier ways to cope with other identified symptoms.
My private practice is centered on working with children, adolescents and families.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" (Socrates). I am a licensed clinician who strives to empower and support children and adolescents with seeing their full potential and refocusing their energy on desired growth. I support them with managing psychosocial stressors within their day to day lives, provide organizational techniques to support them with improving their academic performance, provide insight into the importance of having and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships and teach healthier ways to cope with other identified symptoms.
(301) 638-8586 View (301) 638-8586
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Tony Oby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
My specialties are child & adolescent issues, relationship & family problems, adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management and ADHD.
Throughout the course of life we are all faced with adversity, barriers and need guidance in making the right decision. I offer a Holistic Person Centered Therapy approach by blending various theories and modalities. Each therapy session is catered specifically to the individual strengths and weakness. Although we may have similar issues, those issues can affect us in totally different ways. My goal is to use the best therapeutic technique that will best meet my client's individual needs. I want my clients to feel that they matter and that their concerns are my concerns and together I can help them live and enjoy life.
My specialties are child & adolescent issues, relationship & family problems, adjustment problems, depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management and ADHD.
Throughout the course of life we are all faced with adversity, barriers and need guidance in making the right decision. I offer a Holistic Person Centered Therapy approach by blending various theories and modalities. Each therapy session is catered specifically to the individual strengths and weakness. Although we may have similar issues, those issues can affect us in totally different ways. My goal is to use the best therapeutic technique that will best meet my client's individual needs. I want my clients to feel that they matter and that their concerns are my concerns and together I can help them live and enjoy life.
(240) 883-5254 View (240) 883-5254
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Dalton Johnson & Associates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20602
The struggle that you go through is much more stressful on our children, peer pressure, virtual learning, and feelings of isolation have taken.
With the trying times we now face daily, you may feel like many people have lost their way. The quiet place we used to gather our thoughts and plan for the future seems to be lite years in the past. It can be hard to listen to what our brains tell us when working, caring for others, or distracted, besides the daily struggle of just living. The “New norm” is a struggle that consumes us daily. We’re so used to multi-tasking that we don’t give time and space to sit down and reflect. Scheduling time for yourself is going to be a more critical component of your wellness.
The struggle that you go through is much more stressful on our children, peer pressure, virtual learning, and feelings of isolation have taken.
With the trying times we now face daily, you may feel like many people have lost their way. The quiet place we used to gather our thoughts and plan for the future seems to be lite years in the past. It can be hard to listen to what our brains tell us when working, caring for others, or distracted, besides the daily struggle of just living. The “New norm” is a struggle that consumes us daily. We’re so used to multi-tasking that we don’t give time and space to sit down and reflect. Scheduling time for yourself is going to be a more critical component of your wellness.
(240) 209-9815 View (240) 209-9815
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Jessica L. Webb
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20601  (Online Only)
Are you in a marriage that you find unsatisfactory? Are you lacking the tools to effectively communicate with your spouse or children? Are you frustrated with the course of your relationships and struggling to find peace? Let me help! I use my 10+ years of experience as a Psychotherapist to assist my clients in reaching their goals and furthering self awareness to bring positive changes to personal growth and relationships.
Are you in a marriage that you find unsatisfactory? Are you lacking the tools to effectively communicate with your spouse or children? Are you frustrated with the course of your relationships and struggling to find peace? Let me help! I use my 10+ years of experience as a Psychotherapist to assist my clients in reaching their goals and furthering self awareness to bring positive changes to personal growth and relationships.
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Lifestyle Innovations Counseling, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waldorf, MD 20602
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, children, and families on their path to acceptance and healing. I utilize a integrated therapeutic approach to help address depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, ADHD, and family conflict.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, children, and families on their path to acceptance and healing. I utilize a integrated therapeutic approach to help address depression, anxiety, phase of life problems, ADHD, and family conflict.
(240) 981-4077 View (240) 981-4077
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Purple Cares Therapeutic Solutions, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with Adults, Caregivers, and Children looking to start/ continue their trauma healing journey, improve or change their relationships, moods, behaviors, and/or find different ways of managing stress at home or at work/school.
I work with Adults, Caregivers, and Children looking to start/ continue their trauma healing journey, improve or change their relationships, moods, behaviors, and/or find different ways of managing stress at home or at work/school.
(301) 900-3148 View (301) 900-3148
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Fredina James
Counselor, MEd, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603  (Online Only)
I am Fredina James, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. I work with many clients from all demographics; however, as a former school counselor, I am also passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and neurodivergent populations. Many clients come in when challenged with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and childhood traumas. Others may want to talk and maintain good mental health.
I am Fredina James, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. I work with many clients from all demographics; however, as a former school counselor, I am also passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, and neurodivergent populations. Many clients come in when challenged with anxiety, depression, family conflict, and childhood traumas. Others may want to talk and maintain good mental health.
(240) 887-1445 View (240) 887-1445
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Edifying Cognitive Solutions Group, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, AS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20603
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
My professional experience involves working with children, pre-teens, adolescents, adults and elders coping with life challenges. I utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-centered Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. This eclectic approach assist with building a collaborative relationship with individuals, couples and families to develop and/or strengthen adaptable skills to manage behavioral, social and emotional stressors of life. The areas in which I specialize include Life Coaching, Bereavement Counseling and Trauma Focused Therapy.
(202) 759-2650 View (202) 759-2650
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Waldorf, MD provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Waldorf build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.