Family Therapy in Frederick, MD
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Lorena Ripoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SRT
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21702 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
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Tina M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Tina Allen is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of clinical experience in leadership, counseling and assisting men, women and children impacted by mental health, trauma and addiction. In the past, Tina has served as the lead supervisor at a well known outpatient behavioral health agency in WDC for the development and implementation of an innovative co-occurring disorder research project funded by the West family and partnered with Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center where she help to contribute to the success of over 100 consumers overcoming their addiction and improving their mental health symptoms.
Tina Allen is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of clinical experience in leadership, counseling and assisting men, women and children impacted by mental health, trauma and addiction. In the past, Tina has served as the lead supervisor at a well known outpatient behavioral health agency in WDC for the development and implementation of an innovative co-occurring disorder research project funded by the West family and partnered with Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center where she help to contribute to the success of over 100 consumers overcoming their addiction and improving their mental health symptoms.
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Allied Counseling Group
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21703 (Online Only)
The Intervention Center offers discreet on-site employee, family, and impaired professional interventions that work! Licensed interventionist with over 20 years' expertise in coaching, guiding, and delivering powerful intervention experiences that save lives and restore trust, health and productivity to companies, professionals and families. From helping pre-cert and authorize insurance plans for treatment admission, researching best options for care, arranging and providing travel and companion care during transit, and educating the intervention team, we dedicate our work in every step toward intervening on addictive behavior that has impacted your workplace and family relationships.
The Intervention Center offers discreet on-site employee, family, and impaired professional interventions that work! Licensed interventionist with over 20 years' expertise in coaching, guiding, and delivering powerful intervention experiences that save lives and restore trust, health and productivity to companies, professionals and families. From helping pre-cert and authorize insurance plans for treatment admission, researching best options for care, arranging and providing travel and companion care during transit, and educating the intervention team, we dedicate our work in every step toward intervening on addictive behavior that has impacted your workplace and family relationships.
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Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy reading, pottery, cooking, and spending time outside with friends and family.
I have experience working with clients of all ages with treatment needs including anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, self-esteem, relationships, family conflicts, addiction and trauma. I work to provide a warm and comforting therapeutic relationship while adapting my treatment to the needs of each individual.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy reading, pottery, cooking, and spending time outside with friends and family.
I have experience working with clients of all ages with treatment needs including anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, self-esteem, relationships, family conflicts, addiction and trauma. I work to provide a warm and comforting therapeutic relationship while adapting my treatment to the needs of each individual.
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True Life Change provides individual and family therapy.
Now Accepting New Clients! True Life Change is an integrated mental health group of Professional Licensed Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Master Level Interns. We will connect you to one of our thoughtful, competent, compassionate providers who will create an individualized treatment plan with special consideration of psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors. Our goal is to help improve ones mental health, assist with achieving goals, and create overall wellness.
True Life Change provides individual and family therapy.
Now Accepting New Clients! True Life Change is an integrated mental health group of Professional Licensed Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Master Level Interns. We will connect you to one of our thoughtful, competent, compassionate providers who will create an individualized treatment plan with special consideration of psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors. Our goal is to help improve ones mental health, assist with achieving goals, and create overall wellness.
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I wanted to get into the mental health field from a young age, as I was always surrounded by friends and family who struggled with mental health.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
I wanted to get into the mental health field from a young age, as I was always surrounded by friends and family who struggled with mental health.
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.
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Noah Matthew Stevens
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
I am comfortable working with serious persistent mental health issues, harmful family dynamics, personality disorders, and addiction problems. I also have a straightforward, lifestyle-based approach to issues like mood swings, anxiety, and insomnia.
I am comfortable working with serious persistent mental health issues, harmful family dynamics, personality disorders, and addiction problems. I also have a straightforward, lifestyle-based approach to issues like mood swings, anxiety, and insomnia.
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Dagenhart Health And Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSN, PMHNP, LCPC, CGT
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21704
Each individual, couple, and family is unique.
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Each individual, couple, and family is unique.
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
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With expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma work, I guide individuals, empowering them to reconnect with their authentic selves & regain control over their lives.
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
With expertise in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma work, I guide individuals, empowering them to reconnect with their authentic selves & regain control over their lives.
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
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Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
At Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy we believe that meaningful, healthy relationships and systems are the foundation of a fulfilling life. Whether you’re an adult seeking personal growth, have a teen longing to be heard and understood, a couple navigating the complexities of partnership, or a family striving for harmony, we are here to guide you every step of the way. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the holistic dynamics that shape connection, our dedicated team of experts are committed to helping you build the relationships you seek with yourself and your community.
At Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy we believe that meaningful, healthy relationships and systems are the foundation of a fulfilling life. Whether you’re an adult seeking personal growth, have a teen longing to be heard and understood, a couple navigating the complexities of partnership, or a family striving for harmony, we are here to guide you every step of the way. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the holistic dynamics that shape connection, our dedicated team of experts are committed to helping you build the relationships you seek with yourself and your community.
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My ideal clients are women navigating life transitions amidst uncertainties and pressures, filled with excitement yet also significant anxiety. They face fear of the unknown, pressure to succeed, and societal expectations, feeling anxious and inadequate while balancing family, work, and personal life. They seek a supportive environment to express themselves, gain clarity, manage stress, find emotional stability, and build self-confidence. Their goals are to achieve a healthy work-life balance, feel empowered, and navigate transitions to find fulfillment and happiness.
My ideal clients are women navigating life transitions amidst uncertainties and pressures, filled with excitement yet also significant anxiety. They face fear of the unknown, pressure to succeed, and societal expectations, feeling anxious and inadequate while balancing family, work, and personal life. They seek a supportive environment to express themselves, gain clarity, manage stress, find emotional stability, and build self-confidence. Their goals are to achieve a healthy work-life balance, feel empowered, and navigate transitions to find fulfillment and happiness.
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Veronica Bannon - Creative Therapeutic Connections
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704
Ask any questions you may have about the practice or the services offered (Individual, Group or Family Therapy).
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I utilize CBT, imagery/relaxation, mindfulness/meditation, role play, play therapy and expressive therapies to address the challenges that children, adolescents and adults face. Therapeutic goals of clients may include increasing self-esteem, improving self-expression, decreasing anxiety, improving self/other awareness, increasing attention span, improving self-control, increasing frustration tolerance, improving anger management, decreasing teasing/bullying, and improving interpersonal relating skills. Clients develop coping mechanisms for high stress, low mood and/or poor communication.
Ask any questions you may have about the practice or the services offered (Individual, Group or Family Therapy).
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I utilize CBT, imagery/relaxation, mindfulness/meditation, role play, play therapy and expressive therapies to address the challenges that children, adolescents and adults face. Therapeutic goals of clients may include increasing self-esteem, improving self-expression, decreasing anxiety, improving self/other awareness, increasing attention span, improving self-control, increasing frustration tolerance, improving anger management, decreasing teasing/bullying, and improving interpersonal relating skills. Clients develop coping mechanisms for high stress, low mood and/or poor communication.
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My work is very integrative due to my use of several therapeutic approaches include Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Solution Focus, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, and Family Systems.
I am Board Approved Licensed Certificated Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. My work with individuals and families involve finding their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency. My practice focuses on identifying issues and finding solutions. I encourage open communication, provide an accepting environment, and create an atmosphere which allows people to speak freely.
My work is very integrative due to my use of several therapeutic approaches include Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Solution Focus, Person-Centered, Mindfulness, and Family Systems.
I am Board Approved Licensed Certificated Professional Counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. My work with individuals and families involve finding their strengths, courage, and confidence to build resiliency. My practice focuses on identifying issues and finding solutions. I encourage open communication, provide an accepting environment, and create an atmosphere which allows people to speak freely.
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Stacie Ratliff, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Waitlist for new clients
I have been responsible for both the provision of individual and/or family treatment with both adults and children diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
I have been responsible for both the provision of individual and/or family treatment with both adults and children diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD.
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
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I help children and families create a shared language for expressing needs, exploring feelings, learning how to problem solve and building strong relationships. My work as a school counselor informs my holistic approach to working with children and teens to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. Whether your family has recently experienced a crisis or you are increasingly concerned about your child's behavior or social interactions, therapy can help.
I help children and families create a shared language for expressing needs, exploring feelings, learning how to problem solve and building strong relationships. My work as a school counselor informs my holistic approach to working with children and teens to support mental health and emotional wellbeing. Whether your family has recently experienced a crisis or you are increasingly concerned about your child's behavior or social interactions, therapy can help.
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During therapy, we will attempt to understand patterns and connections to the current issues you or your family may be facing.
Often times, individuals and families struggle with issues beyond understanding or don't have an individual to provide an unbiased approach to life's problems. Sometimes those seeking therapy have a support system that doesn't know how to best assist in their issues. Some individuals don't have a support system and need help navigating isolation. Some couples want to feel heard, validated, and respected by their partner and struggle with communication. In all, therapy can provide a safe place for positive growth to occur as individuals, families, and couples work to achieve healthier approaches to a majority of life's problems.
During therapy, we will attempt to understand patterns and connections to the current issues you or your family may be facing.
Often times, individuals and families struggle with issues beyond understanding or don't have an individual to provide an unbiased approach to life's problems. Sometimes those seeking therapy have a support system that doesn't know how to best assist in their issues. Some individuals don't have a support system and need help navigating isolation. Some couples want to feel heard, validated, and respected by their partner and struggle with communication. In all, therapy can provide a safe place for positive growth to occur as individuals, families, and couples work to achieve healthier approaches to a majority of life's problems.
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Prior experience centers around anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, life transitions, relationship/social issues, family dynamics, school/executive functioning as well as navigating chronic illness, disability & special needs.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself lately, or you’re more stressed and anxious than usual. The pressures of work, school, relationships, & life changes can weigh on us. If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore options and gain knowledge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with the aim to help clients feel seen and heard.
Prior experience centers around anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, life transitions, relationship/social issues, family dynamics, school/executive functioning as well as navigating chronic illness, disability & special needs.
Life can feel really overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself lately, or you’re more stressed and anxious than usual. The pressures of work, school, relationships, & life changes can weigh on us. If you’re feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, therapy can provide a safe space to explore options and gain knowledge. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental, with the aim to help clients feel seen and heard.
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Tomiko Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm so happy that you ended up here & that you're looking for a safe space to process & explore your journey. While you're here, let me share a bit about myself & my practice. I am currently working with adolescents, young adults & families facing the challenges of life such as changes in family dynamics, a challenging parent-child relationship, as well as anxiety, depression, school stress & life transitions.
Hello and welcome to my profile! I'm so happy that you ended up here & that you're looking for a safe space to process & explore your journey. While you're here, let me share a bit about myself & my practice. I am currently working with adolescents, young adults & families facing the challenges of life such as changes in family dynamics, a challenging parent-child relationship, as well as anxiety, depression, school stress & life transitions.
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Stephanie Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704 (Online Only)
I have more than 20 years working in a variety of outpatient and inpatient mental health settings including private practice, psychiatric day programs, nursing home and inpatient hospital. I work with adults with a wide variety of needs ranging from such topics as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/family stressors and caregiver challenges. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that suits your needs as I utilize a variety of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies, Culturally Sensitive, Family/Marital, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based.
I have more than 20 years working in a variety of outpatient and inpatient mental health settings including private practice, psychiatric day programs, nursing home and inpatient hospital. I work with adults with a wide variety of needs ranging from such topics as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/family stressors and caregiver challenges. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that suits your needs as I utilize a variety of therapy styles including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies, Culturally Sensitive, Family/Marital, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based.
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I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults from a wide variety of racial, economic and cultural backgrounds. Although I am trained as a generalist, I have a specific interest and significant experience treating children and their families. I practice individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, utilizes phone consultations, as well as assessment and testing using a wide range of empirically validated instruments to support the individuals towards improvements in their daily functioning.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults from a wide variety of racial, economic and cultural backgrounds. Although I am trained as a generalist, I have a specific interest and significant experience treating children and their families. I practice individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, utilizes phone consultations, as well as assessment and testing using a wide range of empirically validated instruments to support the individuals towards improvements in their daily functioning.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.