Couples Counseling Therapists in Columbia, MD
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or going through difficult life transitions? Are the stressors of life becoming too much to handle? It can be challenging to make sense of it all. I will help you to create positive outcomes and work towards a clearer path of wellbeing. We will work together collaboratively to gain a new perspective. I will partner with you to improve your coping skills and change negative thought patterns. We will work together to identify your strengths and create a new vision for your life.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or going through difficult life transitions? Are the stressors of life becoming too much to handle? It can be challenging to make sense of it all. I will help you to create positive outcomes and work towards a clearer path of wellbeing. We will work together collaboratively to gain a new perspective. I will partner with you to improve your coping skills and change negative thought patterns. We will work together to identify your strengths and create a new vision for your life.
Kimberly VanPutten-Gardner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I am a psychotherapist and family life specialist. I'm passionate about facilitating individual growth and the healing of family relationships. With doctoral level training in the fields of Counseling Psychology and Family Studies, I provide individual and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues. In addition, I provide family life education services for parenting, separated/divorced families, elderly care of parents, issues related to adult children returning home, biracial couples, and trans-racial adoptive/foster care families.
I am a psychotherapist and family life specialist. I'm passionate about facilitating individual growth and the healing of family relationships. With doctoral level training in the fields of Counseling Psychology and Family Studies, I provide individual and family counseling for a variety of mental health issues. In addition, I provide family life education services for parenting, separated/divorced families, elderly care of parents, issues related to adult children returning home, biracial couples, and trans-racial adoptive/foster care families.
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.
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.
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.
I use my understanding of the relationship between the brain and behavior as a foundation for approaching therapy.
I offer a broad range of services for children through older adults and I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples and families to improve mental health, relationships, and daily life. Sessions are structured to support my clients in setting goals for themselves, adjusting to difficult situations, improving communication skills, and learning coping strategies. For those with challenges in the areas of attention, language, memory, executive functions, or social skills, my background in neuropsychology allows me to provide psychoeducation, school consultations, and therapy tailored to your specific strengths and weaknesses.
I use my understanding of the relationship between the brain and behavior as a foundation for approaching therapy.
I offer a broad range of services for children through older adults and I enjoy working with individuals as well as couples and families to improve mental health, relationships, and daily life. Sessions are structured to support my clients in setting goals for themselves, adjusting to difficult situations, improving communication skills, and learning coping strategies. For those with challenges in the areas of attention, language, memory, executive functions, or social skills, my background in neuropsychology allows me to provide psychoeducation, school consultations, and therapy tailored to your specific strengths and weaknesses.
Deana Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you sad or do you worry a lot of the time? Do you wonder how you'll ever get through the day? It takes strength to face your worries and I can help. I treat older children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. I specialize in: mood issues, abuse, relationships, and addictions. Together we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment!
Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you sad or do you worry a lot of the time? Do you wonder how you'll ever get through the day? It takes strength to face your worries and I can help. I treat older children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. I specialize in: mood issues, abuse, relationships, and addictions. Together we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment!
Katherine Hales
Counselor, MEd, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
I believe in building a client-therapist relationship that is based on mutual respect and genuine understanding.
Life's challenges can leave us overwhelmed and uncertain. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy can be a great resource to help you overcome these obstacles and facilitate your healing process. If you are looking for a confidential environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain valuable insight, or just unload some of the stress you’re carrying, therapy could be the perfect solution for you.
I believe in building a client-therapist relationship that is based on mutual respect and genuine understanding.
Life's challenges can leave us overwhelmed and uncertain. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy can be a great resource to help you overcome these obstacles and facilitate your healing process. If you are looking for a confidential environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain valuable insight, or just unload some of the stress you’re carrying, therapy could be the perfect solution for you.
Tiffany Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCATP, CMIP
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Let's keep it real. Self work is difficult. Yet, you realized that you want to do things differently in your life. Keep going!! You want to once again experience happiness, a sense of control, a sense of peace, but are unsure how to get those things back. At times the picture seems blurry. It is difficult to see hope or even positives in lieu of emotional distress. Let me help you to clearly define the change you want to make to live a life of fulfillment. Through self-exploration we create hope, define our preferred future, and lessen fear. Add in a strong therapeutic relationship, and together, we create real change!
Let's keep it real. Self work is difficult. Yet, you realized that you want to do things differently in your life. Keep going!! You want to once again experience happiness, a sense of control, a sense of peace, but are unsure how to get those things back. At times the picture seems blurry. It is difficult to see hope or even positives in lieu of emotional distress. Let me help you to clearly define the change you want to make to live a life of fulfillment. Through self-exploration we create hope, define our preferred future, and lessen fear. Add in a strong therapeutic relationship, and together, we create real change!
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Columbia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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.
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Shelia Lipscomb
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Shelia Lipscomb is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who has more than 2 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering the effects of anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, chronic stress, relationship issues, family conflict, academic issues, behavioral disorders, and more.
Shelia Lipscomb is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who has more than 2 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering the effects of anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, chronic stress, relationship issues, family conflict, academic issues, behavioral disorders, and more.
Pamela Bel Anu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, co-dependency, addiction, life transitions, and trauma are some of the issues I work with in my practice.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, co-dependency, addiction, life transitions, and trauma are some of the issues I work with in my practice.
Is there something holding you back from the experience of feeling fully alive, safe, and satisfied in your own life; in your own skin? Experiencing internal and external difficulties long enough and under enough stress, we become disconnected to what makes life worth living. I believe my job is to provide a safe space and be a supportive, caring, non-judgmental presence as a guide and collaborator. Together we can face what is hurting or not helping you. I have worked over the years in a variety of settings with adults, children, teens, families and couples from diverse backgrounds and identities.
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.
I have specific interest in helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, and behavior problems.
I am available for in-person office or telehealth appointments for new and existing clients. I take all insurances and eaps. I help people of all ages (individuals & couples) with anxiety and depression. My clients have told me that I provide a relaxed and caring atmosphere. I understand that it can be a difficult step to come to therapy; I will help you feel comfortable. I provide a free consultation (no co-pay for your first meeting with me). I will work closely with you to set goals so you can start feeling better quickly. I also work with children and teens.
I have specific interest in helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, and behavior problems.
I am available for in-person office or telehealth appointments for new and existing clients. I take all insurances and eaps. I help people of all ages (individuals & couples) with anxiety and depression. My clients have told me that I provide a relaxed and caring atmosphere. I understand that it can be a difficult step to come to therapy; I will help you feel comfortable. I provide a free consultation (no co-pay for your first meeting with me). I will work closely with you to set goals so you can start feeling better quickly. I also work with children and teens.
Karen Lemus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I have specialties in working with family conflicts, relationship issues, and supporting the LGBTQIA community.
My goal as a therapist is to ensure an affirming and judgement free space where you can feel comfortable sharing and processing the hard things that life throws your way. I aim to achieve this by meeting you where you are. It’s important for you to feel safe when sharing some of the most personal parts of yourself and your life. I can work with you to identify unhealthy patterns and gain insights about your problems to learn how they impact you and your relationships.
I have specialties in working with family conflicts, relationship issues, and supporting the LGBTQIA community.
My goal as a therapist is to ensure an affirming and judgement free space where you can feel comfortable sharing and processing the hard things that life throws your way. I aim to achieve this by meeting you where you are. It’s important for you to feel safe when sharing some of the most personal parts of yourself and your life. I can work with you to identify unhealthy patterns and gain insights about your problems to learn how they impact you and your relationships.
Ray Rivers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
My Relationship Results program is a game-changer! You know what's wrong: communication, connection, intimacy, resentment, walking-on-eggshells – we can master it ALL with real care and understanding, if you put in the work. We'll face and break through every issue – I have the tools, support, and inspiration you are looking for! Let's unleash the true power of your partnership, so your hearts can heal and your light can shine – Isn't it finally time?
My Relationship Results program is a game-changer! You know what's wrong: communication, connection, intimacy, resentment, walking-on-eggshells – we can master it ALL with real care and understanding, if you put in the work. We'll face and break through every issue – I have the tools, support, and inspiration you are looking for! Let's unleash the true power of your partnership, so your hearts can heal and your light can shine – Isn't it finally time?
With couples, the goal is often to foster greater emotional connections, communicate through challenges, and recognize ways of building a meaningful life together.
I believe finding the right fit with a therapist can be such an important step in your therapeutic journey. My approach to counseling is focused on understanding your unique story and collaboratively tailoring sessions to meet your distinct needs in an empathic and supportive manner. I tend to incorporate a variety of methods with the goal of helping you work through your concerns, enhance self-compassionate responding, and uncover techniques to help you live your life in line with what is truly important to you.
With couples, the goal is often to foster greater emotional connections, communicate through challenges, and recognize ways of building a meaningful life together.
I believe finding the right fit with a therapist can be such an important step in your therapeutic journey. My approach to counseling is focused on understanding your unique story and collaboratively tailoring sessions to meet your distinct needs in an empathic and supportive manner. I tend to incorporate a variety of methods with the goal of helping you work through your concerns, enhance self-compassionate responding, and uncover techniques to help you live your life in line with what is truly important to you.
Dominique Atkins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LGMFT
Verified Verified
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.
Our lives are complicated and often stressful, necessitating juggling multiple roles, responsibilities and internal as well as external conflicts. Clients may be dealing with so many challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating), relationship problems, career uncertainty, family conflicts. Whatever the issue, the important factor is the willingness to face it and bring energy to working on it. The work we do in psychotherapy is both nurturing and stretching and opens the door to the possibility of growth and change .
Our lives are complicated and often stressful, necessitating juggling multiple roles, responsibilities and internal as well as external conflicts. Clients may be dealing with so many challenges, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating), relationship problems, career uncertainty, family conflicts. Whatever the issue, the important factor is the willingness to face it and bring energy to working on it. The work we do in psychotherapy is both nurturing and stretching and opens the door to the possibility of growth and change .
