Divorce Therapists in Ellicott City, MD
For couples who are separating or divorcing, I am trained as a mediator, a collaborative divorce coach, child specialist, and a parent coordinator.
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. I believe that creating an environment where the client feels that the therapist has listened, shown empathy, and has genuine concern are some of the core conditions for a therapeutic relationship. Providing a client with helpful feedback in this safe, empathic environment promotes change and growth. A client that I work with may have a variety of concerns including having a relationship issue, going through a separation, having parenting concerns, experiencing depression, anxiety, or problems related to alcohol or drug misuse or abuse. Please visit my website www.scottholzmanphd.com.
For couples who are separating or divorcing, I am trained as a mediator, a collaborative divorce coach, child specialist, and a parent coordinator.
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. I believe that creating an environment where the client feels that the therapist has listened, shown empathy, and has genuine concern are some of the core conditions for a therapeutic relationship. Providing a client with helpful feedback in this safe, empathic environment promotes change and growth. A client that I work with may have a variety of concerns including having a relationship issue, going through a separation, having parenting concerns, experiencing depression, anxiety, or problems related to alcohol or drug misuse or abuse. Please visit my website www.scottholzmanphd.com.
Dave Fleming
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, men’s issues, couples counseling (pre-marital, marital, and post divorce counseling), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in adults and children, as well as help with handling grief.
I am licensed in both Maryland and Delaware. Are you feeling overwhelmed in your job or having problems in your relationship? Is there something keeping you from being motivated? Could it be depression? After all, depression is like the common cold. Everyone gets it sooner or later. Have you suffered a loss? The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of mobility? It can help to talk about it.
I specialize in depression, men’s issues, couples counseling (pre-marital, marital, and post divorce counseling), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in adults and children, as well as help with handling grief.
I am licensed in both Maryland and Delaware. Are you feeling overwhelmed in your job or having problems in your relationship? Is there something keeping you from being motivated? Could it be depression? After all, depression is like the common cold. Everyone gets it sooner or later. Have you suffered a loss? The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the loss of mobility? It can help to talk about it.
Carrie C Mead
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Therapy can be your safe place to process your feelings and heal from past traumas. I offer you a judgment-free zone for healing and restoration. Therapy will help you break old, dysfunctional, patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you. If you are a people-pleaser, feel burnt out or overwhelmed, or lack good boundaries, I can help. If you are part of a dysfunctional family or are considering divorce, I can help. Empaths, highly sensitive people, therapists, and first responders, I am here for you, too. If you are more likely to take of others than yourself, I can help. Let's break that cycle together.
Therapy can be your safe place to process your feelings and heal from past traumas. I offer you a judgment-free zone for healing and restoration. Therapy will help you break old, dysfunctional, patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you. If you are a people-pleaser, feel burnt out or overwhelmed, or lack good boundaries, I can help. If you are part of a dysfunctional family or are considering divorce, I can help. Empaths, highly sensitive people, therapists, and first responders, I am here for you, too. If you are more likely to take of others than yourself, I can help. Let's break that cycle together.
Lynn Kapusinski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21041 (Online Only)
Does your child need to develop skills in order to adjust and thrive after your separation or divorce or the changes afterwards? Are you concerned about your child’s well-being or looking to strengthen your relationship with them? I equip children, teens and young adults with the tools, knowledge and life skills they need to grow. I'm a telehealth therapist, life coach, and award-winning author of books for children from divorced families. Through Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC, I also help young people navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, friendship difficulties, and more.
Does your child need to develop skills in order to adjust and thrive after your separation or divorce or the changes afterwards? Are you concerned about your child’s well-being or looking to strengthen your relationship with them? I equip children, teens and young adults with the tools, knowledge and life skills they need to grow. I'm a telehealth therapist, life coach, and award-winning author of books for children from divorced families. Through Calm the Storm Counseling, LLC, I also help young people navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, friendship difficulties, and more.
Barbara Jean Thompson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
6/3/2022: I have availability intermittently (please email) . Services offered via secure "virtual office" only. Life can be challenging, confusing and painful. It can also be full of meaning, satisfaction, and joy. It takes courage to recognize that something needs to be different to have the life you want. Whether you need help making a decision, support after a difficult transition such as a divorce or loss, or are suffering but unsure of how to change, I will meet you where you are with compassion, a toolbox of strategies and techniques, working collaboratively and flexibly with you on your personal journey of change.
6/3/2022: I have availability intermittently (please email) . Services offered via secure "virtual office" only. Life can be challenging, confusing and painful. It can also be full of meaning, satisfaction, and joy. It takes courage to recognize that something needs to be different to have the life you want. Whether you need help making a decision, support after a difficult transition such as a divorce or loss, or are suffering but unsure of how to change, I will meet you where you are with compassion, a toolbox of strategies and techniques, working collaboratively and flexibly with you on your personal journey of change.
Stacey J Hellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I also have plenty of experience navigating grief/loss, relationship conflicts, divorce, and LGBTQIA issues.
If you have tried traditional "talk therapy" in the past and are still stuck, I can help! If you're struggling with anxiety, addiction, or trauma, I encourage you to try a different approach. Together we will dive deeper to get to the root cause rather than immediately trying to fix the problem. It's always more complex than it appears on the surface and this work takes time and effort. I offer more expressive and experiential modalities to help you make meaningful, lasting changes and take you beyond just talk therapy. I take a holistic and integrative approach and see you as a whole person and not just a person with "issues."
I also have plenty of experience navigating grief/loss, relationship conflicts, divorce, and LGBTQIA issues.
If you have tried traditional "talk therapy" in the past and are still stuck, I can help! If you're struggling with anxiety, addiction, or trauma, I encourage you to try a different approach. Together we will dive deeper to get to the root cause rather than immediately trying to fix the problem. It's always more complex than it appears on the surface and this work takes time and effort. I offer more expressive and experiential modalities to help you make meaningful, lasting changes and take you beyond just talk therapy. I take a holistic and integrative approach and see you as a whole person and not just a person with "issues."
Rachael D Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
These may include but are not limited to relationships, divorce, children, addictions, sexuality, sexual identity, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, work and conflict dynamics.
Just as music, art, food, seasons and politics resonate with people on uniquely personal levels, so too does therapy. As a Humanist, I integrate multiple treatment modalities to address metal health challenges including fear, sadness, anger, frustration, trauma, guilt, shame or feeling "stuck." The core of my practice encourages continuous translation of therapeutic insights into personal growth opportunities. Integrated interventions may be insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, mindful and/or supportive to help explore and understand who you are, where you come from, who you want to be and what gets in the way.
These may include but are not limited to relationships, divorce, children, addictions, sexuality, sexual identity, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, work and conflict dynamics.
Just as music, art, food, seasons and politics resonate with people on uniquely personal levels, so too does therapy. As a Humanist, I integrate multiple treatment modalities to address metal health challenges including fear, sadness, anger, frustration, trauma, guilt, shame or feeling "stuck." The core of my practice encourages continuous translation of therapeutic insights into personal growth opportunities. Integrated interventions may be insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, mindful and/or supportive to help explore and understand who you are, where you come from, who you want to be and what gets in the way.
Suzanne Lescht
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Parenting issues, financial and work issues, as well as issues around divorce and loss, are my expertise.
Over twenty five years of private practice has helped me understand that my success in providing exceptional counseling for my clients, lies in the ability to customize my therapy techniques, depending on your needs. Whether your issue stems from depression, anxiety, or you have work related, or a relationship problem, I believe that I can help you. Every individual has a story. I look forward to connecting with you, and developing a rapport. Together we can make changes, and hopefully we can improve your life.
Parenting issues, financial and work issues, as well as issues around divorce and loss, are my expertise.
Over twenty five years of private practice has helped me understand that my success in providing exceptional counseling for my clients, lies in the ability to customize my therapy techniques, depending on your needs. Whether your issue stems from depression, anxiety, or you have work related, or a relationship problem, I believe that I can help you. Every individual has a story. I look forward to connecting with you, and developing a rapport. Together we can make changes, and hopefully we can improve your life.
Terrie W Tyrie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Now accepting new clients for in-person or virtual appointments. Are you feeling alone with problems you don't feel anyone can understand? I have experience in helping clients with life transitions such as, new parents, graduating teens, divorce or planning retirement. In working with individuals, couples and families, I have help my clients find support and healing.
Now accepting new clients for in-person or virtual appointments. Are you feeling alone with problems you don't feel anyone can understand? I have experience in helping clients with life transitions such as, new parents, graduating teens, divorce or planning retirement. In working with individuals, couples and families, I have help my clients find support and healing.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Some of my experience includes dealing with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and Traits, Parenting Issues, Adoption, Anxiety (including PTSD and OCD), Depression and other Mood Disorders, Marital/Couple Problems, Adult-Teen Developmental Issues and Conflicts, Problems of Early Childhood, Personality Disorders, Transitions in life such as Divorce or Loss, and formal Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
It takes a lot of courage to seek help, especially in a world that unfairly stigmatizes getting psychological services. Lack of understanding of what therapy is and how people can benefit from it prevents some from using professional services to know and understand themselves better, to improve relationships, and to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives regardless of their challenges. Sometimes people have troubling symptoms due to anxiety, depression, and other disorders and need help to address these symptoms and their causes. I use a variety of approaches to help clients. My goal is to empower clients through a healthy, therapeutic relationship.
Luciene Teixera Callon
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed, stuck, going through a divorce, or having any other problem in your life and you feel like you need help, you can reach out to me. I can help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, co-dependency, stress and many other Mental Health Issues.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
My practice can help with: Adolescent/Child Services, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Grief, Child Abuse, Stress, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Issues, Gender Identity, Depression, PTSD, Learning Differences, Life Management Counseling, Family Therapy, Divorce, Mediation, Workplace Conflict/EAP, Mood Disorders & Parenting Issues.
During my 30 years in the social work profession I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure. Licensed in: MD/VA/FL.
My practice can help with: Adolescent/Child Services, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Grief, Child Abuse, Stress, Crisis Intervention, Domestic Violence, LGBTQ Issues, Gender Identity, Depression, PTSD, Learning Differences, Life Management Counseling, Family Therapy, Divorce, Mediation, Workplace Conflict/EAP, Mood Disorders & Parenting Issues.
During my 30 years in the social work profession I have had an array of experiences that have focused on crisis work with families and individuals experiencing: trauma, loss, depression, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, housing & employment issues, and family challenges. In my more recent practice years, I have enjoyed working with the LGBTQ community as a straight ally, and advocating for equal rights and fair treatment for all. I am also certified as a divorce mediator, and I provide clinical supervision to graduate level social work professionals seeking their LCSW-C licensure. Licensed in: MD/VA/FL.
I have been trained in the Collaborative Divorce Process, which allows people going through a divorce to have greater input in the outcome without causing financial and emotional devastation to the family.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore and challenge yourself to experience your life in a fulfilling way. I will work with you in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner to understand existing beliefs, thoughts and behaviors and then strive to help you reach your goals in terms of changing any of these areas. I respect your personal hopes regarding what you would like therapy to be. I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, children and adolescents who are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I focus on providing support in a warm and accepting atmosphere.
I have been trained in the Collaborative Divorce Process, which allows people going through a divorce to have greater input in the outcome without causing financial and emotional devastation to the family.
Therapy is an opportunity to explore and challenge yourself to experience your life in a fulfilling way. I will work with you in a collaborative, non-judgmental manner to understand existing beliefs, thoughts and behaviors and then strive to help you reach your goals in terms of changing any of these areas. I respect your personal hopes regarding what you would like therapy to be. I have worked in a variety of settings with adults, children and adolescents who are struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I focus on providing support in a warm and accepting atmosphere.
" If are looking for connection, caring, safe insight and expertise to transform you inside out holistically I am a good fit for you". I work with adults, families and adolescents. As a Holisitc Psychologist and Coach after 25 years of experience I have many tools like CBT, EMDR, yoga, mindfulness, divorce & executive coaching and more to bring to you. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, depression, marriage family & divorce, anger, abuse issues and more. Call or email me. My aim is to help you Recover now and Increase your Self-acceptance, Coping Strategies and hence live a Happier, Healthier lifestyle.
" If are looking for connection, caring, safe insight and expertise to transform you inside out holistically I am a good fit for you". I work with adults, families and adolescents. As a Holisitc Psychologist and Coach after 25 years of experience I have many tools like CBT, EMDR, yoga, mindfulness, divorce & executive coaching and more to bring to you. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, depression, marriage family & divorce, anger, abuse issues and more. Call or email me. My aim is to help you Recover now and Increase your Self-acceptance, Coping Strategies and hence live a Happier, Healthier lifestyle.
Colette Brunell LCSW-C, BCD, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, LLC
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
Having trained as well as a Mediator and a Collaborative Divorce Coach, I bring to my work a unique skill set to guide you in your process using different perspectives, communication tools, and in setting appropriate proactive goals.
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.
Having trained as well as a Mediator and a Collaborative Divorce Coach, I bring to my work a unique skill set to guide you in your process using different perspectives, communication tools, and in setting appropriate proactive goals.
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.
Couples & Family Institute of MPB Group, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
I serve as the Program Director for the Couples & Family Institute. I envisioned & created the Couples & Family Institute in 2018, a program that focuses on providing comprehensive and systemic care for families & couples. My love & respect for the importance of happy families, positioned myself to share this passion with MPB Group for the last 10 + years. I have a team of highly motivated therapists who wish to help heal couples & families with their challenging relational dynamics. The team has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, pre-marital, divorce. blended families, and trauma.
Barbara M Polonsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
With so many therapists to choose from, you're probably visiting my profile because you're struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety- the result of difficult life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth of a child, job stress, or relationship conflicts. Depression and anxiety can impair your ability to function at work and at home-compromising your interpersonal relationships as well. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths, reaching their maximum potential, achieving success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing.
With so many therapists to choose from, you're probably visiting my profile because you're struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety- the result of difficult life transitions such as divorce, loss, birth of a child, job stress, or relationship conflicts. Depression and anxiety can impair your ability to function at work and at home-compromising your interpersonal relationships as well. As a therapist practicing for over 30 years, I have concentrated my efforts on guiding individuals in discovering their personal strengths, reaching their maximum potential, achieving success, a sense of purpose and a sense of wellbeing.
Ayana Burnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Desperately Searching for Parent Reunification? Your Search is Over. You’ve found me. I’m Ayana Burnett, a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Maryland’s best-kept secret for nearly 20 years. Based in Harford County, I specialize in helping parents like you rebuild meaningful relationships with your children after strain, trauma, or divorce. Let’s be real—no one plans for this. You never imagined fighting for your right to see your child in front of a judge. Yet here you are, navigating the heartbreak of trying to reconnect with your kiddo while battling endless legal hurdles. It’s overwhelming, frustrating & beyond
Desperately Searching for Parent Reunification? Your Search is Over. You’ve found me. I’m Ayana Burnett, a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Maryland’s best-kept secret for nearly 20 years. Based in Harford County, I specialize in helping parents like you rebuild meaningful relationships with your children after strain, trauma, or divorce. Let’s be real—no one plans for this. You never imagined fighting for your right to see your child in front of a judge. Yet here you are, navigating the heartbreak of trying to reconnect with your kiddo while battling endless legal hurdles. It’s overwhelming, frustrating & beyond
As a therapist, I help individuals seeking to improve relationships with partners, family, friends, and often themselves. I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through concerns such as divorce, grief and loss, and difficult family relationships. My practice also extends to those dealing with general stress, life transitions, body image, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I work with individuals (age 6+), couples, and families.
As a therapist, I help individuals seeking to improve relationships with partners, family, friends, and often themselves. I apply a family systems approach to help individuals navigate through concerns such as divorce, grief and loss, and difficult family relationships. My practice also extends to those dealing with general stress, life transitions, body image, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I work with individuals (age 6+), couples, and families.
Heather Bond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21043
You lay in bed staring at the ceiling. Sleep won't come. You try to slow your racing thoughts but it’s useless. They are with you all the time, endlessly worrying about everything. That voice in your head won't shut up. It feels like there is so much to do but not enough time. Time is moving a mile a minute. It's becoming more difficult to concentrate at work. Relationships with your family members and friends become strained. It’s hard to remember the last time you felt really happy and not stressed out. You don’t feel good about where you are in life, but you’re unsure how to make a change, and it's exhausting.
You lay in bed staring at the ceiling. Sleep won't come. You try to slow your racing thoughts but it’s useless. They are with you all the time, endlessly worrying about everything. That voice in your head won't shut up. It feels like there is so much to do but not enough time. Time is moving a mile a minute. It's becoming more difficult to concentrate at work. Relationships with your family members and friends become strained. It’s hard to remember the last time you felt really happy and not stressed out. You don’t feel good about where you are in life, but you’re unsure how to make a change, and it's exhausting.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.