Family Therapy in Towson, MD

Is your child or adolescent having trouble enjoying activities? Does your child worry a lot? Do you need help with parenting your strong-willed child? Is your child's behavior causing problems at home or school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I encourage you to call me.

Are you looking for a kind, compassionate therapist who will work patiently to help you achieve your personal goals? I work with a wide-range of clients who are looking to strengthen their commitment to their life values, accept and challenge symptoms of depression and anxiety, or who are seeking to resolve difficult family or relationship issues. I have 25 years of experience working with people like you. I will listen closely to your problems, not make quick judgments, and help you find personally satisfying solutions.

If you or someone you care about is struggling to get past fears or worries, or you are lacking motivation and zest for life, please give me a call. I use proven methods and unique engagement approaches to support you to make meaningful changes. Family dynamics and brain science have been a strong focus of my learning and work for the past 30 years and has shed light on the simple truth that most of us can learn and grow throughout our lives. This is true even if you are significantly challenged by depression, anxiety or trauma or are seemingly stuck in general. I work with individuals as well as families in conflict.

Therapy can be an intimidating process. How often have you pushed your mental health aside because life grew hectic; were told to “practice self-care” but aren’t sure what that entails; or been told to “just get over something” and you’re left feeling lost or overwhelmed? Being a human is challenging! We’re filled with complicated emotions that derive from our lived experiences, environment, family dynamics, personality, and genetics. My goal is to help you sort some of that out to relieve depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict.

Welcome! My name is Kelly and I look forward to meeting you! I’m here to help you work through the ups and downs of life, providing a supportive and trusting environment, and allowing you to be your most authentic self. My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand your strengths, how to incorporate them in daily life. You can expect to learn and implement additional skills to help empower you to be the best version of yourself. I have experience working in various settings, including school, substance facilities, detention centers, as well as an outpatient office setting.

I establish a therapeutic relationship where clients learn to communicate and advocate for themselves in relationships with others. I teach clients skills to increase self-awareness and expand ways of responding to chronic stressors. These skills fall under the following themes: emotional regulation, distress management, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. In my work with clients, I reinforce choices that are connected to clients' value systems in order to stay motivated and working toward their personal goals.

TotalPsychCare / Equanimity provides full service mental health services; Psychotherapy for (Adult, Adolescents & Children), Family and Couples therapy. Psychiatric Services for Medication Management is also available. Substance Abuse counseling is (both Individual and group) and psychological assessment services.

I provide a safe place for you to discuss your issues. I work with clients on life transitions, relationship issues, anger management, grief and loss, parenting, and childhood trauma. My treatment approach is a combination of cognitive-behavior, solution-focused, and family systems. My goal is to bring hope to your situation and help you construct positive changes in your life's journey.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, individual or familial substance use, a challenging relationship, or coping with life’s difficult transitions? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I believe that there’s hope as people can change and life can be better. As a licensed clinical social worker, I bring empathy, energy, and expertise to help individuals navigate life's challenges. With a client-centered approach, I aim to create a safe space for open dialogue so individuals and families can unlock their full potential.

Are you having difficulty functioning in your relationships? Feeling "anxious" or as if you have to walk on eggshells around those you love out of fear of losing them? Everyday experiences of my clients include pushing aside their needs for others' needs, noticing their "toxic" relationships though being unable to set boundaries, feeling burnt out from overworking or people-pleasing behaviors but being unable to help themselves change. Usually, when clients come to me, it isn't "their first rodeo" when it comes to therapy, and they are tired of re-hashing their past to a therapist who sits and nods their heads.

I first began providing psychotherapeutic services in 2019, mainly working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health conditions in individual, family and group settings. I am a dependable asset to the fields of social work, psychology and mental health. I never waiver in my contribution and commitment to my clients as I am always ready to help out my clients to achieve their goals. I am a quick study with a dedication to keep learning and improving on what I know. I have strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow me to adapt to any group or situation.

Working with a good-fit therapist is the most powerful determinant in getting what you need out of your counseling experience. I work with many people who have invested in therapy for years, sometimes decades, but who haven't experienced significant change, in their relationships, their ways of operating, their stress levels, etc... If you're motivated to gain insight into your stuck places, experiment with new ways of thinking, acting, and relating, and experience sustainable growth, I may be a good-fit therapist for you.

As a therapist, I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through life. My practice extends to couples, children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with general stress, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also enjoy providing premarital counseling to couples seeking to build a stronger foundation before embarking on their marital journey.

I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when it is strengths-based: identifying and nourishing each individual's inner strengths in order to help them heal and develop new capacities for growth. Using mindfulness and body-aware techniques, as well as gentle mental exploration and traditional psychotherapy, I see my work as guiding individuals to unlock their own innate capacity to heal. I am also certified as a Nature-Informed Therapist and work to integrate the healing properties of the natural world into mental health treatment.

Welcome. Taking the first step to seek help can be challenging. As a seasoned clinician, I am dedicated to creating a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free space where you can embark on your personal journey. My commitment is to support you through every step, offering a compassionate and understanding approach tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in working with preteens, teens, and adults. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.

I have worked with a broad range of human concerns. I believe that my neutrality and Bowen family systems perspective can be of considerable use for those who are interested in changing themselves in relationship to important others.

I am a trauma trained therapist who frequently looks through the wound lens in practicing & processing with clients. Sharing practices such as alternate nostril breathing (90’s trained yoga instructor); activating the vagal nerve; tapping/EFT; & visualization with bi-lateral stimulation is a gift I received in order to pay it forward. Are you a parent or family member concerned about a child’s confusion/questioning around sex & gender? Would you like a therapist who welcomes incorporating religious &/or spiritual beliefs into therapeutic work? Do you consider nutrition & lifestyle choices as part of your complete mental health

There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that we will ever reach our dreams, hopes, goals, or have the future for which we had hoped. We may be feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our wisdom and strengths. Too often, challenging life situations or decisions made in the past tend to have a lasting effect on our lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, change and heal our relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and those around us.

I am a therapist with 23 years of experience. I provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I am experienced in providing therapy to older children, adolescents, and their families in addition to counseling adults. I have been helping clients with serious behavioral and emotional challenges as well as well-functioning clients. I have worked with clients with adoption and acculturation challenges. I have background in outpatient psychotherapy, treatment foster care, and residential treatment. I like to help people overcome adversity and achieve their best potential.