Couples Counseling Therapists in Baltimore, MD
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Yousef Essex
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with worries, sadness, relationship difficulties, or feel "stuck" in some way. My primary focus areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma, using a combination of cognitive behavioral and integrative practices. I draw from modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing. This integrative approach to mental health allows me to tailor the experience to your unique needs.
I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with worries, sadness, relationship difficulties, or feel "stuck" in some way. My primary focus areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma, using a combination of cognitive behavioral and integrative practices. I draw from modalities such as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing. This integrative approach to mental health allows me to tailor the experience to your unique needs.
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Erin Fagbuyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I know that therapy is only as effective as the relationship built between you and I.
Life has its challenges; relationships, life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, depression and others. We are meant to be in relationships and community, but that doesn't mean relationships are easy. That is why I am passionate about walking alongside people in hard and broken places. It is my privilege and aim to help make sense of the difficult things to encourage health, increase self-awareness, name your value and worth and strengthen relationships.I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, DC, Michigan and Arkansas and I offer a client-centered space where we work together to bring change.
I know that therapy is only as effective as the relationship built between you and I.
Life has its challenges; relationships, life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, depression and others. We are meant to be in relationships and community, but that doesn't mean relationships are easy. That is why I am passionate about walking alongside people in hard and broken places. It is my privilege and aim to help make sense of the difficult things to encourage health, increase self-awareness, name your value and worth and strengthen relationships.I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, DC, Michigan and Arkansas and I offer a client-centered space where we work together to bring change.
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Cloraine Benoit - Vin Pale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I can’t wait to build a supportive, caring and effective therapeutic relationship with you.
I am a Brooklyn-born Haitian, and have been inspired and encouraged by many people in my life to pursue a major in Social Work.I attended Yeshiva University in NYC and received my Master of Social Work degree in 2009. I am licensed in Maryland and DC, and am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I’ve worked at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center as a psychotherapist and provided individual therapy to transitional youths, families, adults, and those with special needs.
I can’t wait to build a supportive, caring and effective therapeutic relationship with you.
I am a Brooklyn-born Haitian, and have been inspired and encouraged by many people in my life to pursue a major in Social Work.I attended Yeshiva University in NYC and received my Master of Social Work degree in 2009. I am licensed in Maryland and DC, and am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. I’ve worked at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center as a psychotherapist and provided individual therapy to transitional youths, families, adults, and those with special needs.
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I work with individuals to become their best selves, drawing upon existential frameworks and humanistic principles, as well as teenagers who are gifted, or twice exceptional. My work explores the intersection of choice and meaning, helping you remain grounded and authentic to yourself and your values. I also work with couples who would like to solve significant issues in their relationships and become closer. I've completed Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 training and use it in my work, along with attachment theory in order to help partners more deeply connect with one another.
I work with individuals to become their best selves, drawing upon existential frameworks and humanistic principles, as well as teenagers who are gifted, or twice exceptional. My work explores the intersection of choice and meaning, helping you remain grounded and authentic to yourself and your values. I also work with couples who would like to solve significant issues in their relationships and become closer. I've completed Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 training and use it in my work, along with attachment theory in order to help partners more deeply connect with one another.
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Despite your best efforts to convince yourself that you have it all together, you’re struggling with that relationship, you're tired, and you're left wondering, "is it me?" Feeling unsure of how to navigate it all, you’ve pushed down the pain and traumatic memories. Sometimes, you do feel fine; but the feeling is fleeting. Truthfully, the things you've been doing to cope just aren't helping as much as you'd hoped. We both know that simply "focusing on yourself" overlooks the complexity of navigating through unwritten relationship rules, cultural expectations, and your values. Together, let's find new ways to navigate the challenges.
Despite your best efforts to convince yourself that you have it all together, you’re struggling with that relationship, you're tired, and you're left wondering, "is it me?" Feeling unsure of how to navigate it all, you’ve pushed down the pain and traumatic memories. Sometimes, you do feel fine; but the feeling is fleeting. Truthfully, the things you've been doing to cope just aren't helping as much as you'd hoped. We both know that simply "focusing on yourself" overlooks the complexity of navigating through unwritten relationship rules, cultural expectations, and your values. Together, let's find new ways to navigate the challenges.
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Sasha Cory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21206 (Online Only)
Systems of oppression affect all of us. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and affirming space to help you learn to navigate these systems. I am a queer person of color and I work with people of all genders and sexualities. The larger systems we interact with impact our daily life and how we relate to others in relationship. If you struggle with the relationships in your life, I am here to help. I provide an affirming space to people from poly, divorced, and blended families. My practice is sex positive. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am experienced in working with Trans, BIPOC, and Enby identities.
Systems of oppression affect all of us. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and affirming space to help you learn to navigate these systems. I am a queer person of color and I work with people of all genders and sexualities. The larger systems we interact with impact our daily life and how we relate to others in relationship. If you struggle with the relationships in your life, I am here to help. I provide an affirming space to people from poly, divorced, and blended families. My practice is sex positive. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am experienced in working with Trans, BIPOC, and Enby identities.
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Raina Burlak
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
Do you want to stop reliving the painful emotions each time you are reminded of the trauma? Would you like to repair a relationship with yourself and others or learn how to heal grief in a way that honors values? Does regaining self esteem feel like a hopeless pursuit? Let's work together using our strengths and skills to jumpstart your healing.
I can help you use your strengths to meet your goals. Let's engage in a you-focused, judgement free, empathetic, skillful and goal directed conversation. Let's work through the dark emotions together. With support it can once again feel safe to rekindle hope and reprocess the felt memories that stick. We will focus on your goals and view you as capable with strengths. Hope and healing is possible.
Do you want to stop reliving the painful emotions each time you are reminded of the trauma? Would you like to repair a relationship with yourself and others or learn how to heal grief in a way that honors values? Does regaining self esteem feel like a hopeless pursuit? Let's work together using our strengths and skills to jumpstart your healing.
I can help you use your strengths to meet your goals. Let's engage in a you-focused, judgement free, empathetic, skillful and goal directed conversation. Let's work through the dark emotions together. With support it can once again feel safe to rekindle hope and reprocess the felt memories that stick. We will focus on your goals and view you as capable with strengths. Hope and healing is possible.
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Embrace Therapy - Michali Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21208 (Online Only)
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
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In our first session clients can expect to meet a warm, open and non-judgmental person on the other side that will listen to their expectations and give an honest assessment of whether I am best positioned to partner with them in their journey to manage, cope and find solutions.
In our first session clients can expect to meet a warm, open and non-judgmental person on the other side that will listen to their expectations and give an honest assessment of whether I am best positioned to partner with them in their journey to manage, cope and find solutions.
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Hi, I’m Eva, Have you been struggling to keep up with your daily activities, not having a good balance in life? Or have you been troubled with anxiety, not being able to come to rest, trouble sleeping and your mind racing? Are your relationships difficult to manage and you feel your life is out of control? Have you lost connection with your partner? I belief that a fulfilling life is what people strive to achieve. To attain that goal, you might employ many different strategies, some more effective than others.
Hi, I’m Eva, Have you been struggling to keep up with your daily activities, not having a good balance in life? Or have you been troubled with anxiety, not being able to come to rest, trouble sleeping and your mind racing? Are your relationships difficult to manage and you feel your life is out of control? Have you lost connection with your partner? I belief that a fulfilling life is what people strive to achieve. To attain that goal, you might employ many different strategies, some more effective than others.
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Gloria Jean Lyons
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CTRS-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I work to provide adults, children, couples, and families with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. Also, a Trauma Certified, National Certified Counselor and board-certified member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Prior to becoming a counselor, I was an EMS for FEMA assisting individuals impacted by natural disasters. My biggest strength is providing a listening ear...not every situation requires the need for immediate advice, suggestions and resolution. I provide empathy, understanding, support, encouragement and compassion for every client.
I work to provide adults, children, couples, and families with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. Also, a Trauma Certified, National Certified Counselor and board-certified member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Prior to becoming a counselor, I was an EMS for FEMA assisting individuals impacted by natural disasters. My biggest strength is providing a listening ear...not every situation requires the need for immediate advice, suggestions and resolution. I provide empathy, understanding, support, encouragement and compassion for every client.
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Miran Dalley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21210
Limited new client sessions available. We help empower women and couples to find their strongest authentic self. Are you are feeling lost in all the different roles in your life? Are you feeling like you have created a life that you thought should make you happy, but you're not? Are you feeling alone in your relationship(s). Are you feeling overwhelmed, on edge and unable to rest or engage in self care? Do you feel like you make everyone else's needs a priority, and yours get lost? Are you feeling too emotional or sensitive? We can help you find fulfillment, contentment and internal strength!
Limited new client sessions available. We help empower women and couples to find their strongest authentic self. Are you are feeling lost in all the different roles in your life? Are you feeling like you have created a life that you thought should make you happy, but you're not? Are you feeling alone in your relationship(s). Are you feeling overwhelmed, on edge and unable to rest or engage in self care? Do you feel like you make everyone else's needs a priority, and yours get lost? Are you feeling too emotional or sensitive? We can help you find fulfillment, contentment and internal strength!
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I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.
I work with adults, adolescents, and couples.
I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.
![Photo of Gloria R Hartwell - Hartwell's Wheelhouse and Counseling Service, LLC, MA, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4279a2eb-8a07-490b-b13e-968bdda1b1fb/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hartwell's Wheelhouse and Counseling Service, LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
As a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am trained and qualified to work with Individuals, Groups, Couples and Families.
I am motivated and committed to assisting clients in reaching their greatest and most powerful life success outcomes, by providing therapeutic and coaching services that ensure optimal mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance abuse. I work mostly with an adult population but will provide services to adolescents. I also work with public, private and faith based communities, providing life skills workshops and training. I currently accept insurances through Maryland Medicaid, Aetna and Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.
As a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am trained and qualified to work with Individuals, Groups, Couples and Families.
I am motivated and committed to assisting clients in reaching their greatest and most powerful life success outcomes, by providing therapeutic and coaching services that ensure optimal mental and emotional well-being. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and substance abuse. I work mostly with an adult population but will provide services to adolescents. I also work with public, private and faith based communities, providing life skills workshops and training. I currently accept insurances through Maryland Medicaid, Aetna and Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Janet Glover-Kerkvliet
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, GCDF, HNCP, NCC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201 (Online Only)
Couples Therapy: My practice is welcoming of all couples. The client in couples counseling is the relationship, rather than the conflicts that each person has, which is a more effective way of healing the relationship. The couples therapy I do has three themes: past, present and future.
Couples Therapy: My practice is welcoming of all couples. The client in couples counseling is the relationship, rather than the conflicts that each person has, which is a more effective way of healing the relationship. The couples therapy I do has three themes: past, present and future.
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Jason Hovey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
As a Clinical Pastoral Counselor I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in the healing process.
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
As a Clinical Pastoral Counselor I work with individuals, couples, families and groups in the healing process.
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
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I am a psychotherapist working in Baltimore County, MD. My specialties are maternal mental health, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters of Social Work in 1999. I am a member of Postpartum Support International and the National Association of Social Workers.
I am a psychotherapist working in Baltimore County, MD. My specialties are maternal mental health, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Masters of Social Work in 1999. I am a member of Postpartum Support International and the National Association of Social Workers.
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Annie Scheffer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21205
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide therapy services for adults, with a special concentration in couples and relationships. Through my practice, I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and have training in various additional techniques in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I believe that everyone is unique and therefore requires personalized treatment based on individual needs, goals, values and interests. My goal is to assist my clients in making necessary changes to live healthier and more meaningful lives.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I provide therapy services for adults, with a special concentration in couples and relationships. Through my practice, I utilize techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and have training in various additional techniques in order to best meet the needs of my clients. I believe that everyone is unique and therefore requires personalized treatment based on individual needs, goals, values and interests. My goal is to assist my clients in making necessary changes to live healthier and more meaningful lives.
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I specialize in working with couples (heterosexual and same-sex) and adults who are struggling with the complexities of life.
It is essential for your to feel comfortable in therapy. I tend to be a very warm, active and collaborative therapist. I am open and frank about how I hear your concerns and struggles will check-in to ensure that my understanding resonates with you. My practice is best suited for those who wish to deeply examine their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a partnership; together, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will collaborate to facilitate transformation.
I specialize in working with couples (heterosexual and same-sex) and adults who are struggling with the complexities of life.
It is essential for your to feel comfortable in therapy. I tend to be a very warm, active and collaborative therapist. I am open and frank about how I hear your concerns and struggles will check-in to ensure that my understanding resonates with you. My practice is best suited for those who wish to deeply examine their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a partnership; together, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will collaborate to facilitate transformation.
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Using a psychodynamic and IFS (Parts Work) approach, I provide therapy for individual adults, couples, and families. Patients learn to recognize patterns in their behaviors that are causing them discomfort. Through the therapeutic approach and the therapeutic relationship, patients begin to make meaning of their internal system thus enabling them to utilize new ways of coping with grief, transitions (newly married, divorce, raising children, new job, relocation), anxiety, and past trauma.
Using a psychodynamic and IFS (Parts Work) approach, I provide therapy for individual adults, couples, and families. Patients learn to recognize patterns in their behaviors that are causing them discomfort. Through the therapeutic approach and the therapeutic relationship, patients begin to make meaning of their internal system thus enabling them to utilize new ways of coping with grief, transitions (newly married, divorce, raising children, new job, relocation), anxiety, and past trauma.