Couples Counseling Therapists in Columbia, MD
If you are new to counseling, it is understandable for it to be somewhat nerve racking in the beginning. However, I hope to offer a safe and trusting relationship to help think through and face the difficulties of life with the hope of Christ. I provide professional clinical counseling from a Christian worldview throughout Maryland and Connecticut. I address a variety of struggles such anxiety, depression, fear, anger, grief, loss and feelings of hopelessness. I help clients with trauma histories, and early attachment difficulties that keep them from forming meaningful and mutually edifying relationships with family or friends.
If you are new to counseling, it is understandable for it to be somewhat nerve racking in the beginning. However, I hope to offer a safe and trusting relationship to help think through and face the difficulties of life with the hope of Christ. I provide professional clinical counseling from a Christian worldview throughout Maryland and Connecticut. I address a variety of struggles such anxiety, depression, fear, anger, grief, loss and feelings of hopelessness. I help clients with trauma histories, and early attachment difficulties that keep them from forming meaningful and mutually edifying relationships with family or friends.
Dominique Atkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Contact me to begin your journey of personal and relationship wellness.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to improve your mental health and the relationships that impact your well-being. I work with clients that are experiencing a myriad of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, communication issues, and relationship conflict.
Contact me to begin your journey of personal and relationship wellness.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to improve your mental health and the relationships that impact your well-being. I work with clients that are experiencing a myriad of challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, communication issues, and relationship conflict.
Darlene Waldt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I enjoy not only working with individuals but also families, couples, groups, and providing trainings.
I want to inspire you to be the best you can be. Life is full of challenges and your perspective on how you face them can make the difference in your ability to meet your full potential. I want to help you identify your challenges and find solutions so that you can set and achieve your goals.
I enjoy not only working with individuals but also families, couples, groups, and providing trainings.
I want to inspire you to be the best you can be. Life is full of challenges and your perspective on how you face them can make the difference in your ability to meet your full potential. I want to help you identify your challenges and find solutions so that you can set and achieve your goals.
Jesse Ludwig
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples to overcome hurt, anger, resentment, guilt, fear, and loneliness.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
I work with individuals and couples to overcome hurt, anger, resentment, guilt, fear, and loneliness.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
Colette Brunell LCSW-C, BCD, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
My couples work includes focus on non-defensive communication, struggles with intimacy, and emotional connection.
The importance of connection: when we connect with another person we feel wanted, needed and loved. If we are unable to connect we may feel sad,or lost. I try to connect with each person to begin the process of healing,growth,and self empowerment. I see each each person(s) as unique and in need of a level of interaction that they are missing in their lives. I believe in working with couples I can be most effective in assisting to open up the communication to find the emotional reconnect. I teach core tools for effective communication.
My couples work includes focus on non-defensive communication, struggles with intimacy, and emotional connection.
The importance of connection: when we connect with another person we feel wanted, needed and loved. If we are unable to connect we may feel sad,or lost. I try to connect with each person to begin the process of healing,growth,and self empowerment. I see each each person(s) as unique and in need of a level of interaction that they are missing in their lives. I believe in working with couples I can be most effective in assisting to open up the communication to find the emotional reconnect. I teach core tools for effective communication.
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Counselor, #, 1, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Whether you're navigating a major life change, career transition, or relationship challenges, therapy with me offers valuable support.
As your therapist, I can provide you with a dedicated space to explore and process your emotions, helping you gain clarity, understanding, and relief. By working through challenges, you can experience increased emotional resilience, improved self-regulation, and a greater sense of inner peace. Through therapy, I will help you develop and refine effective coping strategies to navigate life's stressors. Together, we will identify healthier ways of managing difficult emotions, handling conflicts, and responding to challenging situations
Whether you're navigating a major life change, career transition, or relationship challenges, therapy with me offers valuable support.
As your therapist, I can provide you with a dedicated space to explore and process your emotions, helping you gain clarity, understanding, and relief. By working through challenges, you can experience increased emotional resilience, improved self-regulation, and a greater sense of inner peace. Through therapy, I will help you develop and refine effective coping strategies to navigate life's stressors. Together, we will identify healthier ways of managing difficult emotions, handling conflicts, and responding to challenging situations
Dr. Karlissa Wise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
The services provided are individual therapy, couples therapy, and a co-parenting group.
The demands that life throws at us can be exhausting. Being unhappy at work, meeting deadlines, and co-parenting difficulties can all lead to stress. The stress of what we experience in life can lead to issues including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Wise Counseling & Consultation specializes in treating clients with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients seeking therapy for these matters are looking for solutions to resolve problems that they are currently facing. Your goal is to obtain healthy coping skills to properly manage daily life stressors.
The services provided are individual therapy, couples therapy, and a co-parenting group.
The demands that life throws at us can be exhausting. Being unhappy at work, meeting deadlines, and co-parenting difficulties can all lead to stress. The stress of what we experience in life can lead to issues including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Wise Counseling & Consultation specializes in treating clients with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and low self-esteem. Clients seeking therapy for these matters are looking for solutions to resolve problems that they are currently facing. Your goal is to obtain healthy coping skills to properly manage daily life stressors.
Treatment services include individual, couples, family, and grief counseling.
Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? We believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process we help clients to restore balance in their lives. We are licensed professional counselors in MD with 10 years combined in the counseling field. We use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.
Treatment services include individual, couples, family, and grief counseling.
Sometimes life can knock us down and leave us feeling emotionally drained, anxious, frustrated, or hopeless. Ready to be empowered? We believe empowerment has real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. Throughout this process we help clients to restore balance in their lives. We are licensed professional counselors in MD with 10 years combined in the counseling field. We use a nonjudgmental approach with a style tailored to each individual's needs.
Individuals or couples who find themselves struggling with either day-to-day or more abstract challenges are welcome.
Currently accepting clients for in-person or telehealth! I work with ages 14+ who are dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, suicidality, secular spirituality, anger, relationships, and excessive gaming.
Individuals or couples who find themselves struggling with either day-to-day or more abstract challenges are welcome.
Currently accepting clients for in-person or telehealth! I work with ages 14+ who are dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety, suicidality, secular spirituality, anger, relationships, and excessive gaming.
Dr. Donnette Deigh
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Ideally any clients that need to delve into their emotions, identify obstacles, and devise effective approaches for self-improvement and recovery, Naturholistic Counseling & Consulting can help. Whether if they are in need of personal counseling, couples therapy, or professional consultation, we are committed to guiding you towards a healthier lifestyle. You can visit naturholisticcounseling.com for more details.
Ideally any clients that need to delve into their emotions, identify obstacles, and devise effective approaches for self-improvement and recovery, Naturholistic Counseling & Consulting can help. Whether if they are in need of personal counseling, couples therapy, or professional consultation, we are committed to guiding you towards a healthier lifestyle. You can visit naturholisticcounseling.com for more details.
Jane Charnas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
My practice focuses on marital and relationship issues, depression and anxiety.
I am a warm, interactive and experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am able to get to the essence of what you are struggling with quickly so that we can get to work on resolving what it is. My therapy is collaborative, I give feedback and suggestions as well as being a good listener to what you are saying and what is "in between the lines". I am well credentialed and am an Advanced and Certified Imago therapist trained by Harville Hendricks.
My practice focuses on marital and relationship issues, depression and anxiety.
I am a warm, interactive and experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families. I am able to get to the essence of what you are struggling with quickly so that we can get to work on resolving what it is. My therapy is collaborative, I give feedback and suggestions as well as being a good listener to what you are saying and what is "in between the lines". I am well credentialed and am an Advanced and Certified Imago therapist trained by Harville Hendricks.
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I have experience with individuals, couples, and adolescents, to work on issues of depression, anxiety, life transitions, shame, relationship challenges, abuse, and trauma.
If you are feeling stuck, unsure, hurt, or angry, I would like to journey alongside you to help you discover the path and healing that is right for you. I have also worked with members of the clergy, military, police, and firefighters, along with their spouses. In conjunction with my studies, I have done research with clergy and their families.
I have experience with individuals, couples, and adolescents, to work on issues of depression, anxiety, life transitions, shame, relationship challenges, abuse, and trauma.
If you are feeling stuck, unsure, hurt, or angry, I would like to journey alongside you to help you discover the path and healing that is right for you. I have also worked with members of the clergy, military, police, and firefighters, along with their spouses. In conjunction with my studies, I have done research with clergy and their families.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Does your child seem to be worrying more than usual or struggling with school? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating? Facing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, school, work or home can feel like an incredibly lonely struggle. But you are not alone. I know that deciding to seek therapy for yourself, your child or your family takes tremendous courage. I believe taking that step is a sign of strength and hope.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure? Does your child seem to be worrying more than usual or struggling with school? Are you and your partner having trouble communicating? Facing challenges with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, school, work or home can feel like an incredibly lonely struggle. But you are not alone. I know that deciding to seek therapy for yourself, your child or your family takes tremendous courage. I believe taking that step is a sign of strength and hope.
Erica Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
With over 13 years of experience, I specialize in trauma, crisis intervention, and relationship work.
Feeling stuck or disconnected? Maybe past trauma, ongoing stress, or challenges in your relationship are weighing you down. It can be exhausting when old wounds resurface, or when communication with your partner feels impossible. You want relief, clarity, and a way forward. You’re seeking a therapist who gets it—someone who’s direct, experienced, and dedicated to helping you break unhelpful cycles and reclaim a fulfilling life. Together, we can work toward healing, building resilience, and strengthening your connection with yourself and others.
With over 13 years of experience, I specialize in trauma, crisis intervention, and relationship work.
Feeling stuck or disconnected? Maybe past trauma, ongoing stress, or challenges in your relationship are weighing you down. It can be exhausting when old wounds resurface, or when communication with your partner feels impossible. You want relief, clarity, and a way forward. You’re seeking a therapist who gets it—someone who’s direct, experienced, and dedicated to helping you break unhelpful cycles and reclaim a fulfilling life. Together, we can work toward healing, building resilience, and strengthening your connection with yourself and others.
Cultivating Unstoppable You, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
I work with couples in both early phases in the relationship and those who have been together for years seeking to strengthen emotional bonds, deepen connection and experience greater intimacy with all of life.
My approach begins with offering you a safe, supportive space in which you can feel free to heal, grow, and evolve. By examining your life experiences, we can process your habitual reactions, limitations, and outdated stories that prevent you from feeling the full richness of life. Engaging your moment to moment experiences will allow you to develop a full appreciation of who you are, and move toward a life you want to live. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment that destroys feeling stuck and challenges anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship conflict, and childhood wounds.
I work with couples in both early phases in the relationship and those who have been together for years seeking to strengthen emotional bonds, deepen connection and experience greater intimacy with all of life.
My approach begins with offering you a safe, supportive space in which you can feel free to heal, grow, and evolve. By examining your life experiences, we can process your habitual reactions, limitations, and outdated stories that prevent you from feeling the full richness of life. Engaging your moment to moment experiences will allow you to develop a full appreciation of who you are, and move toward a life you want to live. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment that destroys feeling stuck and challenges anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship conflict, and childhood wounds.
Omotayo Daniels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Waitlist for new clients
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 10 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Don L Firmani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
I am a provider for ValueOptions Military OneSource working with veterans and their families, am trained in EMDR for treatment of anxiety, PTSD and related issues, and work with couples based on John Gottman's (Gottman Institute) and Susan Johnson's (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) treatment approaches. 35 years of experience as a private business owner/manager, 28 years of counseling experience, a loving marriage and parenting/grand-parenting experience informs my work with adults and couples. I work in private practice via virtual only and was formerly a clinical supervisor and therapist for Catholic Charities.
I am a provider for ValueOptions Military OneSource working with veterans and their families, am trained in EMDR for treatment of anxiety, PTSD and related issues, and work with couples based on John Gottman's (Gottman Institute) and Susan Johnson's (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) treatment approaches. 35 years of experience as a private business owner/manager, 28 years of counseling experience, a loving marriage and parenting/grand-parenting experience informs my work with adults and couples. I work in private practice via virtual only and was formerly a clinical supervisor and therapist for Catholic Charities.
Karen K Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I have worked with many couples (some who are parents and some who are not) who welcomed an opportunity for genuine love and understanding with each other; sensitivity to their partner's needs and concerns; a commitment to each other; and true happiness in their relationship.
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.
I have worked with many couples (some who are parents and some who are not) who welcomed an opportunity for genuine love and understanding with each other; sensitivity to their partner's needs and concerns; a commitment to each other; and true happiness in their relationship.
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.
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.
While I am trained in therapeutic methods which include EMDR, CBT, family therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy and several forms of relationship therapy, I tailor the process to the needs, preferences and strengths of each client.
My expertise and mission is to treat individuals seeking change. I strive to understand, counsel and empower clients who need relief from persistent anxiety, persistent depression, have experienced loss, have experienced trauma, and those who simply feel overwhelmed. I have successfully counseled couples and helped them repair and improve their relationships, deal with issues of trust, loss of affection and escalating conflict. Through a collaborative process we establish healthier relationship patterns, enhancing both partners' sense of connection and communication.
While I am trained in therapeutic methods which include EMDR, CBT, family therapy, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, art therapy and several forms of relationship therapy, I tailor the process to the needs, preferences and strengths of each client.
My expertise and mission is to treat individuals seeking change. I strive to understand, counsel and empower clients who need relief from persistent anxiety, persistent depression, have experienced loss, have experienced trauma, and those who simply feel overwhelmed. I have successfully counseled couples and helped them repair and improve their relationships, deal with issues of trust, loss of affection and escalating conflict. Through a collaborative process we establish healthier relationship patterns, enhancing both partners' sense of connection and communication.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.