Child Therapists in Columbia, MD
Gina M Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
For more than 27 years I have specialized in working with children and adolescents and Young Adults who experience challenges in school, as well as their families. Concerned about mood or behavioral issues, distractibility/inattention, nervous feelings, grief and loss, trauma, and/or general developmental issues? In addition, treating adult women dealing with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, etc. I can help. In addition to traditional treatment modalities, I integrate creative modalities such as play, art, or music into treatment approaches to engage my clients.
For more than 27 years I have specialized in working with children and adolescents and Young Adults who experience challenges in school, as well as their families. Concerned about mood or behavioral issues, distractibility/inattention, nervous feelings, grief and loss, trauma, and/or general developmental issues? In addition, treating adult women dealing with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, depression, etc. I can help. In addition to traditional treatment modalities, I integrate creative modalities such as play, art, or music into treatment approaches to engage my clients.
Cynthia Lengrand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LLC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
What keeps me growing as a professional and drives me to do what I do, are the individuals and families that I have the privilege to work with everyday. There are times in all of our lives when we need to reach out for support and encouragement and to know that we are not alone. I have extensive experience in the field of trauma, in particular with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, child abuse, and child neglect. When working with this population, I have treated issues ranging from but not limited to PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment, and anger.
What keeps me growing as a professional and drives me to do what I do, are the individuals and families that I have the privilege to work with everyday. There are times in all of our lives when we need to reach out for support and encouragement and to know that we are not alone. I have extensive experience in the field of trauma, in particular with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, child abuse, and child neglect. When working with this population, I have treated issues ranging from but not limited to PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment, and anger.
Irene Christin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I specialize in working mostly with children and families. Also, I see couples and individual adults. I offer help with managing high level of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. In my practice, I use an integrative approach that includes several evidence-based techniques. The foundation of my method is empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard. I am truly convinced that every person has the potential to grow and achieve positive life change.
I specialize in working mostly with children and families. Also, I see couples and individual adults. I offer help with managing high level of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. In my practice, I use an integrative approach that includes several evidence-based techniques. The foundation of my method is empathic understanding and unconditional positive regard. I am truly convinced that every person has the potential to grow and achieve positive life change.
Melissa Schnaar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally appropriate and child-centered. I strive to understand the child or adolescent's individual needs and seek to develop a trusting relationship in a safe environment that allows clients to freely and safely express themselves. I understand that when a child is struggling the whole family is affected and work with parents to better understand their children and identify ways to help the family system work better for everyone.
I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I use an integrative approach in working with children, utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods that are developmentally appropriate and child-centered. I strive to understand the child or adolescent's individual needs and seek to develop a trusting relationship in a safe environment that allows clients to freely and safely express themselves. I understand that when a child is struggling the whole family is affected and work with parents to better understand their children and identify ways to help the family system work better for everyone.
Berni J. Antelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
My specialty areas are in working with children and adults with anxiety disorders; relationship difficulties (marriage counseling); children and adolescents with school and peer problems; gay/lesbian issues/transgender, career change or retirement; and breavement and other loss issues.
I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children. My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.
My specialty areas are in working with children and adults with anxiety disorders; relationship difficulties (marriage counseling); children and adolescents with school and peer problems; gay/lesbian issues/transgender, career change or retirement; and breavement and other loss issues.
I am a psychotherapist for more than 25 years, working with individuals, couples, families, teens and children. My practice style consists of empathy and insight with a short-term, problem-solving focus. As a true professional, I encourage my clients to make changes that work and work well as they resolve their difficulties and eliminate stress. My clients achieve good success. As a therapist, I enjoy assisting my clients in achieving self-growth and personal satisfaction in the quality of their lives. I look forward to working with you.
Anthony Der
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Availability open for summer! Over the past 10 years, I have worked with a diverse population of children, families, and young adults in inpatient, outpatient and school settings. Clients with learning disabilities, trauma, anxiety/depression and ADHD symptoms are some of the many clients I have served in the past. My therapy style focuses on being thorough, client-centered, and efficient through the use of eclectic, evidence based therapy methods. I assist with achieving my client's self created goals with the use of parenting tips and techniques for children, and a diverse set of coping mechanisms for teenage and adult clients.
Availability open for summer! Over the past 10 years, I have worked with a diverse population of children, families, and young adults in inpatient, outpatient and school settings. Clients with learning disabilities, trauma, anxiety/depression and ADHD symptoms are some of the many clients I have served in the past. My therapy style focuses on being thorough, client-centered, and efficient through the use of eclectic, evidence based therapy methods. I assist with achieving my client's self created goals with the use of parenting tips and techniques for children, and a diverse set of coping mechanisms for teenage and adult clients.
Clark offers parent training sessions to equip caregivers with effective strategies and techniques to support their child’s development, manage behavioral challenges, and foster positive parent-child interactions.
Dr. Racheal Clark is a Psychologist in Maryland who has been practicing since 2021. Dr. Clark develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals. She recognizes that clients with neurodevelopmental disabilities, anxiety, or behavioral challenges require support across different stages of development—from childhood through adolescence into adulthood. Dr. Clark adapts interventions and strategies accordingly to promote ongoing growth and adaptation.
Clark offers parent training sessions to equip caregivers with effective strategies and techniques to support their child’s development, manage behavioral challenges, and foster positive parent-child interactions.
Dr. Racheal Clark is a Psychologist in Maryland who has been practicing since 2021. Dr. Clark develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals. She recognizes that clients with neurodevelopmental disabilities, anxiety, or behavioral challenges require support across different stages of development—from childhood through adolescence into adulthood. Dr. Clark adapts interventions and strategies accordingly to promote ongoing growth and adaptation.
Andrew Stanton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SAP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Voted best in Howard County! Andrew's experience includes 25 years of specialization with children, adolescents, and families. Through working in a variety of settings he has developed exceptional skills working with trauma, emotional, and behavioral issues. He has had tremendous success working with some of the most at risk clients. He works with individuals, families and couples to help produce positive changes. He practices EMDR to help clients overcome traumas.
Karen K Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
For your child, I will provide a thorough assessment to decide on a beneficial course of treatment.
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
For your child, I will provide a thorough assessment to decide on a beneficial course of treatment.
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over twenty years of experience in providing counseling services to children and teens; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.
As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over twenty years of experience in providing counseling services to children and teens; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.
I work with individuals and couples, facilitate groups, provide marital, separation, and remarriage therapy as well as blended family counseling. I help clients of all ages make decisions and, most importantly, strengthen relationships. I enjoy working with teens, either individually or within a group. I specialize in working with separating and divorcing couples to improve their communication, make decisions, and create parenting plans that focus on each child’s developmental needs and challenges. I believe that children benefit from a loving and healthy relationship with both parents and caregivers.
I work with individuals and couples, facilitate groups, provide marital, separation, and remarriage therapy as well as blended family counseling. I help clients of all ages make decisions and, most importantly, strengthen relationships. I enjoy working with teens, either individually or within a group. I specialize in working with separating and divorcing couples to improve their communication, make decisions, and create parenting plans that focus on each child’s developmental needs and challenges. I believe that children benefit from a loving and healthy relationship with both parents and caregivers.
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Services include comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
Services include comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy to adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children.
My counseling philosophy is based on the empathic understanding of the individual's circumstances and challenges impacting their functioning in life. I believe that insight, working in the “here and now,” addressing short and long-term goals, and acquiring healthy coping mechanisms are crucial to overcome emotional distress and acquire emotional growth. My philosophy as a therapist is that the clients are the EXPERTS and that the therapist is the one that follows the clients’ lead helping them to understand and solve in a healthy way their inner struggles and conflicts.
Y Mimi Sneed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children and their families. I believe that children that experience poor impulse control and inattention (ADHD), anxiety, depression, grief and trauma do not necessarily have the skills to express their feelings in ways that adults can relate and therefore are sometimes misunderstood. I work with these children and their families to best identify ways to communicate those feelings in a safe, healthy environment through the use of play therapy and expressive therapies.
I enjoy working with children and their families. I believe that children that experience poor impulse control and inattention (ADHD), anxiety, depression, grief and trauma do not necessarily have the skills to express their feelings in ways that adults can relate and therefore are sometimes misunderstood. I work with these children and their families to best identify ways to communicate those feelings in a safe, healthy environment through the use of play therapy and expressive therapies.
Play is the natural language for children to explore, express, and experience.
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL** I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. ***Telehealth Available***
Play is the natural language for children to explore, express, and experience.
**ACCEPTING CLIENTS IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL** I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. ***Telehealth Available***
I encourage you to reach out to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment for yourself or your child.
I am excited to provide talk and play therapy to individuals of all ages! My ideal client is someone who is willing to come to session and work through the things they are experiencing; they have made it a goal to help themselves, and understand that doing this sometimes means asking other for help. This looks different for each person, and so I strive offer multiple different strategies to accommodate everyone. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, masculinity and gender expression, and play-based therapy.
I encourage you to reach out to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment for yourself or your child.
I am excited to provide talk and play therapy to individuals of all ages! My ideal client is someone who is willing to come to session and work through the things they are experiencing; they have made it a goal to help themselves, and understand that doing this sometimes means asking other for help. This looks different for each person, and so I strive offer multiple different strategies to accommodate everyone. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, masculinity and gender expression, and play-based therapy.
I treat adults, adolescents, children, and couples using psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
I treat adults, adolescents, children, and couples using psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.
I specialize in evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and their families. Offering a safe and welcoming space where youth feel supported and accepted is one of my primary goals as a therapist. I believe in forming partnerships that allow personal experiences, knowledge, and skills to help guide and shape our work together. Through positive affirmation, encouragement, and praise my clients work to build self-compassion and acceptance, learn new skills, and embrace progress-one session at a time.
I specialize in evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and their families. Offering a safe and welcoming space where youth feel supported and accepted is one of my primary goals as a therapist. I believe in forming partnerships that allow personal experiences, knowledge, and skills to help guide and shape our work together. Through positive affirmation, encouragement, and praise my clients work to build self-compassion and acceptance, learn new skills, and embrace progress-one session at a time.
Rebecca Guy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.
I have worked with children, teens, young adults as well as adults in various stages of life!.
My ideal client would be a person who is looking for help in various areas in life. I envision myself helping the person that is in need focus on their issues with mental health, well being, spiritually, PTSD, relationship issues and depression. I have been through a lot in my journey of life, and I have learned with the right supports in place, you can see the silver lining in any situation! My focus would be to help you through in your time of need so that you can continue to grow through life's changes! My military background has allowed me to be judgment free and have a client focused approach. Contact me today to talk!
I have worked with children, teens, young adults as well as adults in various stages of life!.
My ideal client would be a person who is looking for help in various areas in life. I envision myself helping the person that is in need focus on their issues with mental health, well being, spiritually, PTSD, relationship issues and depression. I have been through a lot in my journey of life, and I have learned with the right supports in place, you can see the silver lining in any situation! My focus would be to help you through in your time of need so that you can continue to grow through life's changes! My military background has allowed me to be judgment free and have a client focused approach. Contact me today to talk!
Elena Iannacito
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves a space where they feel empowered, seen, and heard. We can work through those hard feelings in a safe and supportive environment. My name is Elena, I am a Master of Social Work student at Grand Canyon University. I specialize in working with children and teens. I have experience working with anxiety and depression.
Everyone deserves a space where they feel empowered, seen, and heard. We can work through those hard feelings in a safe and supportive environment. My name is Elena, I am a Master of Social Work student at Grand Canyon University. I specialize in working with children and teens. I have experience working with anxiety and depression.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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.
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 Columbia 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.