Parenting Therapists in Crownsville, MD
Emily Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crownsville, MD 21032
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with intense emotions including anger, sadness, or shame? Feelings of chronic emptiness, numbness, or existential dread? Do you struggle with impulses or destructive behavior? Feeling out of sync with others or the world? Trauma from childhood attachment wounds, abuse and neglect, chronic invalidation, and loss can manifest in difficult to understand intense emotional states, numbness, or destructive behaviors. We can carry shame around these experiences, yet often any of our present struggles can best be understood as adaptations to trauma or loss that helped us survive.
Do you struggle with intense emotions including anger, sadness, or shame? Feelings of chronic emptiness, numbness, or existential dread? Do you struggle with impulses or destructive behavior? Feeling out of sync with others or the world? Trauma from childhood attachment wounds, abuse and neglect, chronic invalidation, and loss can manifest in difficult to understand intense emotional states, numbness, or destructive behaviors. We can carry shame around these experiences, yet often any of our present struggles can best be understood as adaptations to trauma or loss that helped us survive.
Have you ever woken up and thought, 'How did I get here?' Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or life transitions, I’m here to help you. Together, we can organize your spaces and create systems to tackle those seemingly never-ending tasks. I offer in-home, hands-on, supportive therapy so you can clear your external space and find internal peace. Let's work together to remove the physical barriers blocking your mental freedom. Plus, we'll aim to share some laughs along the way! You can choose from a mix of in-home, virtual, or nature-based therapy sessions, whichever feels most comfortable to you.
Have you ever woken up and thought, 'How did I get here?' Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or life transitions, I’m here to help you. Together, we can organize your spaces and create systems to tackle those seemingly never-ending tasks. I offer in-home, hands-on, supportive therapy so you can clear your external space and find internal peace. Let's work together to remove the physical barriers blocking your mental freedom. Plus, we'll aim to share some laughs along the way! You can choose from a mix of in-home, virtual, or nature-based therapy sessions, whichever feels most comfortable to you.
It's so nice to meet you! Navigating your teenage and young adult years can be so full of unknowns, and sometimes, it seems like there is no clear path forward-especially when things like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life-stressors get in the way. Maybe you're trying to figure out what to do after high school, or maybe you're paralyzed by fear of failure. Maybe you find yourself struggling with relationships in your life or you're at the crossroads of major life decisions. Whatever you're struggling with, counseling can be a life-changing tool to propel yourself to where and who you want to be.
It's so nice to meet you! Navigating your teenage and young adult years can be so full of unknowns, and sometimes, it seems like there is no clear path forward-especially when things like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life-stressors get in the way. Maybe you're trying to figure out what to do after high school, or maybe you're paralyzed by fear of failure. Maybe you find yourself struggling with relationships in your life or you're at the crossroads of major life decisions. Whatever you're struggling with, counseling can be a life-changing tool to propel yourself to where and who you want to be.
My office is located on Maryland Therapeutic Riding and is surrounded by 25 acres of gorgeous fields and healing horses. Specializing in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), I utilize a team approach, partnering with horses, to facilitate experiential opportunities for adolescents and adults to better know and trust themselves. Horses are non-judgmental and able to provide in the moment feedback to help clients build connections, overcome obstacles, self reflect, problem solve, and work toward meeting their goals. Working in nature provides the opportunity to reset, ground, and find peace.
My office is located on Maryland Therapeutic Riding and is surrounded by 25 acres of gorgeous fields and healing horses. Specializing in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), I utilize a team approach, partnering with horses, to facilitate experiential opportunities for adolescents and adults to better know and trust themselves. Horses are non-judgmental and able to provide in the moment feedback to help clients build connections, overcome obstacles, self reflect, problem solve, and work toward meeting their goals. Working in nature provides the opportunity to reset, ground, and find peace.
Robert A Pascal Youth & Family Services, Inc
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LCSW-C, CRNP, LCADC
Verified Verified
Crownsville, MD 21032
Our Vision: Pascal Crisis Services, Inc. aspires to be a premier provider of crisis stabilization services and outpatient behavioral health services in the state of Maryland. Pascal develops and implements specialized treatment to meet the needs of various client profiles and provides these services in such a manner that social, economic, and/or demographic factors do not limit an individual's access to appropriate services. Pascal utilizes a continuum of care so that there is no "wrong door" for any individual seeking assistance.
Our Vision: Pascal Crisis Services, Inc. aspires to be a premier provider of crisis stabilization services and outpatient behavioral health services in the state of Maryland. Pascal develops and implements specialized treatment to meet the needs of various client profiles and provides these services in such a manner that social, economic, and/or demographic factors do not limit an individual's access to appropriate services. Pascal utilizes a continuum of care so that there is no "wrong door" for any individual seeking assistance.
Learn how to pursue your goals despite your problems by developing an antifragile mindset. I am an experienced psychologist who teaches evidence-based skills & strategies to help you feel better & have better relationships. With more than two decades of experience, I provide evaluation & therapy to children, adolescents, & adults. I specialize in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with all ages. My style is genuine, accepting, & at times entertaining. My focus is helping you become mentally stronger & capable of coping with adversity while reaching your goals. Life can get better through therapy.
Learn how to pursue your goals despite your problems by developing an antifragile mindset. I am an experienced psychologist who teaches evidence-based skills & strategies to help you feel better & have better relationships. With more than two decades of experience, I provide evaluation & therapy to children, adolescents, & adults. I specialize in Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with all ages. My style is genuine, accepting, & at times entertaining. My focus is helping you become mentally stronger & capable of coping with adversity while reaching your goals. Life can get better through therapy.
Mary Lesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Crownsville, MD 21032 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
I utilize a wholistic approach to psychotherapy. I am interested in helping families heal from disagreement, emotional pain, trauma, loss and change through the use of individual, couples, family, and group therapy. I believe that each one of us has a strong inner voice that we need to find and connect with in order to be well. When difficult feelings surface, our energy or connection to ourselves and others can become weakened and we feel drained or blocked from living to our fullest potential. I am eclectic in my approach. I seek to assist clients to understand their true potential.
Susan Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crownsville, MD 21032
My approach as a clinician is working with my clients from a strengths-based and empowerment perspective. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on a wide range of mental health issues and specialize in trauma, sexual assault/abuse, anxiety and depression. I work with both individuals and families. I enjoy providing my clients with a safe space to process emotions and feelings, explore the impact of life experiences, learn distress tolerance and coping skills and to set meaningful goals so that they can navigate life with success.
My approach as a clinician is working with my clients from a strengths-based and empowerment perspective. I have many years of experience working with teens and adults on a wide range of mental health issues and specialize in trauma, sexual assault/abuse, anxiety and depression. I work with both individuals and families. I enjoy providing my clients with a safe space to process emotions and feelings, explore the impact of life experiences, learn distress tolerance and coping skills and to set meaningful goals so that they can navigate life with success.
Do you need help with your child? Do you need a guiding support to help you raise your children on the right path? I have you covered! I help kids, teens, and families improve their relationships and meet meaningful goals. Even if you don’t exactly know what’s going on with your child. Even if you’ve tried other strategies or therapies in the past. I have 14 years of experience in children’s mental health and my own child with special needs. I have years of training experience from the nationally recognized children’s hospital, Kennedy Krieger Institute, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and truly I've seen it all!
Do you need help with your child? Do you need a guiding support to help you raise your children on the right path? I have you covered! I help kids, teens, and families improve their relationships and meet meaningful goals. Even if you don’t exactly know what’s going on with your child. Even if you’ve tried other strategies or therapies in the past. I have 14 years of experience in children’s mental health and my own child with special needs. I have years of training experience from the nationally recognized children’s hospital, Kennedy Krieger Institute, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and truly I've seen it all!
Kirsten Johannsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, CMIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crownsville, MD 21032
I hope you can absorb and appreciate this moment. You have already made a courageous step toward taking care of you! Whether you are seeking to heal from past or present events, change behaviors, and/or cultivate personal growth - you are to be commended! On your quest, please know that I am a therapist whose sensitivity toward others derives from my perspective on life - that each person's journey is unique yet, feelings are universal. This mindset can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, understanding others, and navigating relational dynamics. We are all connected and not meant to go it alone.
I hope you can absorb and appreciate this moment. You have already made a courageous step toward taking care of you! Whether you are seeking to heal from past or present events, change behaviors, and/or cultivate personal growth - you are to be commended! On your quest, please know that I am a therapist whose sensitivity toward others derives from my perspective on life - that each person's journey is unique yet, feelings are universal. This mindset can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, understanding others, and navigating relational dynamics. We are all connected and not meant to go it alone.
Laurie Booth Schmitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Crownsville, MD 21032 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible and that individuals often need to tell themselves a different story about living with illness, which can easily become a limiting center of their life. I strive to create a caring relationship grounded in humor, warmth and compassion.
At some point in most of our lives, we will need mental health support, often at times of change or transition. From a wellness perspective, I do not see a client as a diagnosis or as defined by their llness, but rather as an individual with their own story, which has shaped their overall quality of life. I believe in the need for a radical paradigm shift, that healing and recovery are possible and that individuals often need to tell themselves a different story about living with illness, which can easily become a limiting center of their life. I strive to create a caring relationship grounded in humor, warmth and compassion.
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I offer a thorough diagnostic evaluation; parent, child, and school consultations; individual, family, and group therapies; psychological testing; and academic tutoring.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
I offer a thorough diagnostic evaluation; parent, child, and school consultations; individual, family, and group therapies; psychological testing; and academic tutoring.
Are you worried about your child's development, behavior, or emotions? Annapolis Childrens Services offers relief for parents who are concerned about their infant, their child, or their teenager. You are the expert of your own child. Don't put off seeking help because someone told you it is "just a phase they're going through" or "they'll outgrow it". Give your child a chance to make the most of his or her talents without the burden of untreated developmental delay, attention deficit, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression, or problems with social skills. Call for a confidential consultation today.
Would you like to feel less reactive when it comes to your teen’s behaviors? To have more authentic and meaningful conversations with your teen? To experience more connection and fewer arguments? To stop feeling like you’re winging it when it comes to your parenting choices? To make sure your teen is prepared for their own future? Book a call with me.
I'm parent coach, Samantha Straub, owner of Teen Savvy Coaching (www.teensavvycoaching.com), where I help parents of teens and tweens step into your parenting role with calm and confidence. Adolescence is a time of significant transition–for kids and for parents. And kids don’t come with a manual. When kids hit their teen years, it’s not uncommon for families to experience increased chaos, conflict, and confusion. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I equip parents with the tools and knowledge they need to parent from their highest values, keep the parent-child relationship strong, AND raise thriving, independent young people.
Would you like to feel less reactive when it comes to your teen’s behaviors? To have more authentic and meaningful conversations with your teen? To experience more connection and fewer arguments? To stop feeling like you’re winging it when it comes to your parenting choices? To make sure your teen is prepared for their own future? Book a call with me.
I'm parent coach, Samantha Straub, owner of Teen Savvy Coaching (www.teensavvycoaching.com), where I help parents of teens and tweens step into your parenting role with calm and confidence. Adolescence is a time of significant transition–for kids and for parents. And kids don’t come with a manual. When kids hit their teen years, it’s not uncommon for families to experience increased chaos, conflict, and confusion. But it doesn’t have to be that way. I equip parents with the tools and knowledge they need to parent from their highest values, keep the parent-child relationship strong, AND raise thriving, independent young people.
Lou Applebaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
I am happy you're here. The therapeutic process begins with the search for a therapist. The task can be intimidating and scary. Whether it be with me, or another therapist, you deserve help. I would love to help you find it. I will work to develop a nurturing relationship with you and I'll provide a safe place for you to be open and honest. I have experience helping clients cope with depression, trauma, anxiety, parenting issues, social struggles, self-esteem deficits, relationships, and other interpersonal concerns. Though I take a direct approach with my clients, I will meet you where you are.
I am happy you're here. The therapeutic process begins with the search for a therapist. The task can be intimidating and scary. Whether it be with me, or another therapist, you deserve help. I would love to help you find it. I will work to develop a nurturing relationship with you and I'll provide a safe place for you to be open and honest. I have experience helping clients cope with depression, trauma, anxiety, parenting issues, social struggles, self-esteem deficits, relationships, and other interpersonal concerns. Though I take a direct approach with my clients, I will meet you where you are.
Alice Dorsey O'Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and family dynamics. I offer individual and family sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.
We all need help sometimes. You don't have to go it alone. I specialize in helping families and children with social and emotional issues, parenting and family dynamics. I offer individual and family sessions for all ages. Using traditional psychotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and play therapy, I take a holistic approach recognizing that many complex factors affect our health, behavior, and relationships.
Sara Urich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sara Urich, LCSW-C has over 16 years of experience providing therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and parenting skills. Sara is passionate about creating a safe space to promote healing and growth. She utilizes a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques to empower individuals to live their best life.
Sara Urich, LCSW-C has over 16 years of experience providing therapy. She specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, and parenting skills. Sara is passionate about creating a safe space to promote healing and growth. She utilizes a client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques to empower individuals to live their best life.
Is your teenager struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, self-harm, low self-esteem, or trauma? Is your teenager waiting for the day they'll wake up and instantly feel better? As a parent, watching your child navigate challenges is so difficult, but there is hope. Therapy offers a proactive approach to understanding feelings and where they come from, learning healthy coping skills, developing emotional regulation, navigating conflict, building communication skills, managing overthinking, and cultivating self-confidence. Emotions do not have to rule their lives and I can help teach your teenager these skills.
Is your teenager struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, self-harm, low self-esteem, or trauma? Is your teenager waiting for the day they'll wake up and instantly feel better? As a parent, watching your child navigate challenges is so difficult, but there is hope. Therapy offers a proactive approach to understanding feelings and where they come from, learning healthy coping skills, developing emotional regulation, navigating conflict, building communication skills, managing overthinking, and cultivating self-confidence. Emotions do not have to rule their lives and I can help teach your teenager these skills.
Additionally, I work with clients in areas including parenting, interpersonal relationships, intimacy, and life transitions.
Our lives are continually evolving and challenging, my belief is that healing comes from cultivating self-compassion. My hope is to help clients authentically connect with their internal voice, and nurture enriching relationships.
Additionally, I work with clients in areas including parenting, interpersonal relationships, intimacy, and life transitions.
Our lives are continually evolving and challenging, my belief is that healing comes from cultivating self-compassion. My hope is to help clients authentically connect with their internal voice, and nurture enriching relationships.
Jill Camm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
Areas of specialty include: Relationship Skills, Communication skills, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Parenting Skills, LGBTQ challenges, Major Life Changes.
We all go through difficult times and having someone who will listen, offer support and give guidance can be invaluable. We will work together to discover the barriers that may be keeping you from living your best life. I am passionate about helping my clients recognize their strengths in order to feel a sense of power and control in their lives.
Areas of specialty include: Relationship Skills, Communication skills, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Parenting Skills, LGBTQ challenges, Major Life Changes.
We all go through difficult times and having someone who will listen, offer support and give guidance can be invaluable. We will work together to discover the barriers that may be keeping you from living your best life. I am passionate about helping my clients recognize their strengths in order to feel a sense of power and control in their lives.
I have experience working with adolescents & adults struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment to life transitions and parenting issues. I approach working with clients from a Strengths-Based perspective to collaboratively develop goals and foster well-being based on increased resilience and empowerment. I utilize a variety of evidence-based practices including psychoeducation, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Acceptance & Commitment therapies. I am also trained in EMDR to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.
I have experience working with adolescents & adults struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment to life transitions and parenting issues. I approach working with clients from a Strengths-Based perspective to collaboratively develop goals and foster well-being based on increased resilience and empowerment. I utilize a variety of evidence-based practices including psychoeducation, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Acceptance & Commitment therapies. I am also trained in EMDR to help people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.