Narrative Therapists in Forest Hill, MD

Photo of Kayla Stansberry - Intuitive Growth Counseling, LCPC, IEC, Counselor
Intuitive Growth Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, IEC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Waitlist for new clients
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
Neuroaffirming Autistic, Feminist & HAES aligned. Finding the right therapist should be about connection, involving an immediate sense of comfort and security. Taking this step towards self care and growth involves courage and vulnerability. My name is Kayla Stansberry, LCPC/ Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and I would like to act as a supportive guide on your journey. I believe in creating an empathetic, supportive and non judgmental environmental for my clients in order to foster emotional exploration and achieve your personal goals. I operate from an anti-racist lens and integrate processing societal stressors in session.
(443) 383-4195 View (443) 383-4195
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Kendra O'Hora
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family needs you. But mostly, you need you. You deserve the freedom to vent, unload your fear, and make space for peace and change.
If ya'll are ready to grow, I'm ready to walk alongside of you. Are you motivated yet confused and hurting, too? You’re not alone. Relationships are tough and require a lot of work. That becomes even more tricky when the world is in crisis. Or, when you feel like you are in the midst of crisis. To be honest, your partner needs you, your children need you, your friends need you, and your family needs you. But mostly, you need you. You deserve the freedom to vent, unload your fear, and make space for peace and change.
(410) 449-7329 View (410) 449-7329
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Mara Swan
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
This has been a very trying time for everyone. Taking the journey to improve selfcare can be a complex task but necessary for all of us. Reaching out takes courage. I provide a 15 minute phone consult of you would like to explore the counseling process. I look forward to assisting you in your journey toward balance and wellness.
This has been a very trying time for everyone. Taking the journey to improve selfcare can be a complex task but necessary for all of us. Reaching out takes courage. I provide a 15 minute phone consult of you would like to explore the counseling process. I look forward to assisting you in your journey toward balance and wellness.
(443) 879-9941 View (443) 879-9941
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Erin Newton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.
Are you a mom suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety? Was your birth experience not at all what you expected and now you're struggling to handle how you're feeling? I can help you process, feel seen, and feel better. I believe that everyone has the ability to heal with the right help and you deserve to feel happy. I believe that the relationship that one has with their therapist is the most important part in guiding others to a place where they want to be, where they can function more effectively, and most importantly, thrive.
(443) 567-4170 View (443) 567-4170
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Rachel L Kendzejeski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Forest Hill, MD 21050  (Online Only)
Has life been feeling more difficult lately? Are all of your go-to self help efforts falling short, leaving you feeling stuck, helpless or defeated? Let’s figure this out together. It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional steps towards healing and getting “unstuck”. I recognize the importance of taking time to learn about your unique life experiences and relationship stories. As well as to collaborate with you to reach your relationship or personal goals for therapy. Together we create an individualized therapy plan with practical skills and realistic strategies that you can adapt to your daily life.
Has life been feeling more difficult lately? Are all of your go-to self help efforts falling short, leaving you feeling stuck, helpless or defeated? Let’s figure this out together. It is my passion to help couples and individuals make intentional steps towards healing and getting “unstuck”. I recognize the importance of taking time to learn about your unique life experiences and relationship stories. As well as to collaborate with you to reach your relationship or personal goals for therapy. Together we create an individualized therapy plan with practical skills and realistic strategies that you can adapt to your daily life.
(410) 807-8744 View (410) 807-8744

More Therapists Nearby

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Linda Claire Smart-Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
These include CBT, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to name a few.
Some of my clients issues are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Criminal Justice System Issues. Their goals are to feel better mentally, and to be able to function better in their lives. They want a therapist who can be understanding, objective and empathetic. They want some that they feel comfortable with to discuss sensitive issues.
These include CBT, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to name a few.
Some of my clients issues are Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Addiction, Criminal Justice System Issues. Their goals are to feel better mentally, and to be able to function better in their lives. They want a therapist who can be understanding, objective and empathetic. They want some that they feel comfortable with to discuss sensitive issues.
(667) 401-8051 View (667) 401-8051
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Ashley Bentzel
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
Waitlist for new clients
Through a narrative lens, I assist clients to view their problems by rewriting their story through art, mindfulness, play, movement, music and more.
Life is a journey and there are many times that we can have difficulty transitioning or sometimes we even get stuck! I enjoy assisting clients with making changes in their life by creating a plan for efficient treatment. I believe that clients are the master creators of their own life and find coping skills that work best for them. As we work together to solve problems, I assist clients by using a variety of methods since each client has their own interests, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
Through a narrative lens, I assist clients to view their problems by rewriting their story through art, mindfulness, play, movement, music and more.
Life is a journey and there are many times that we can have difficulty transitioning or sometimes we even get stuck! I enjoy assisting clients with making changes in their life by creating a plan for efficient treatment. I believe that clients are the master creators of their own life and find coping skills that work best for them. As we work together to solve problems, I assist clients by using a variety of methods since each client has their own interests, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
(410) 936-6088 View (410) 936-6088
Photo of Mina Kirkova, MA, MSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Mina Kirkova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Phoenix, MD 21131
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Attachment- Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathing and Relaxation Techniques, Guided Wellness Imagery and Visualizations, Art and Play Therapy.
Counseling and Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Currently, I am offering both in-person and virtual individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, parents, college students, and adults (18+). My specialties are: ADD/ADHD, Social and Performance Anxiety, Stress, Phobias, OCD, Sadness, Depression, Grief, Loss, Emotional Dysregulation, School or Work Underachievement, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Anger, Lying, Manipulation, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Chronic Pain and Illness. Play therapy equipped office suitable for young children & art therapeutic activities for teenagers.
Treatment Modalities: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Attachment- Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathing and Relaxation Techniques, Guided Wellness Imagery and Visualizations, Art and Play Therapy.
Counseling and Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Currently, I am offering both in-person and virtual individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, parents, college students, and adults (18+). My specialties are: ADD/ADHD, Social and Performance Anxiety, Stress, Phobias, OCD, Sadness, Depression, Grief, Loss, Emotional Dysregulation, School or Work Underachievement, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Anger, Lying, Manipulation, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Chronic Pain and Illness. Play therapy equipped office suitable for young children & art therapeutic activities for teenagers.
(443) 322-6552 View (443) 322-6552
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Robert J. Hardesty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014
PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.
PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY TO SEE ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR INQUIRE ABOUT SERVICES. - www.robhardesty.com - Therapy can help us move beyond emotional or behavioral problems. It is an effective tool that can help find relief from feelings of emotional pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, or life's stressors. But most importantly it can also provide growth in a positive direction to improve one's life for the better.
(410) 415-1791 View (410) 415-1791
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Tylethea Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014  (Online Only)
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
Every day we have a choice in life, do we repeat or evolve? Working together, we will create a treatment plan to help you live your best life. A motivated adolescent or adult can successfully change their perceptions regarding their trauma, anxiety, and/or depression through detailed, science-based exercises that will help them create attainable goals and master techniques to create lasting behavioral change. An ideal client will commit to and engage in consistent therapy and is willing to identify what is important to them for growth and life success.
(410) 498-8160 View (410) 498-8160
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Earnest R Reaves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
(443) 251-3857 View (443) 251-3857
Photo of Kali Sadler, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kali Sadler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Abingdon, MD 21009
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & stress. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & ENM affirmative, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
Are you looking for a safe & nonjudgmental space to explore, heal, & grow? If so, you’re in the right place! My primary focus is working with adult women who are seeking help with women’s issues, sex, pleasure, self-esteem, & stress. Due to my background in crisis intervention, I have experience working with a variety of concerns, allowing me to better serve clients through many stages & transitions in life. I strive to maintain a practice that is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, sex & kink positive, poly & ENM affirmative, HAES aligned, fat positive, pagan-friendly, & neuroaffirming while striving towards anti-racism & decolonizing my practice.
(443) 972-5920 View (443) 972-5920
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Maria Hudson
Counselor, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
Begin your journey towards personal growth and happiness with me, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong educational background. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to help individuals transform their lives and achieve emotional well-being. I am dedicated to guiding you in making lasting changes that lead to healthier habits, stronger relationships, and overcoming challenges that hold you back.
Begin your journey towards personal growth and happiness with me, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong educational background. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to help individuals transform their lives and achieve emotional well-being. I am dedicated to guiding you in making lasting changes that lead to healthier habits, stronger relationships, and overcoming challenges that hold you back.
(410) 639-3642 View (410) 639-3642
Photo of Denise M Donaldson, LCSW-C, CCTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Denise M Donaldson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014  (Online Only)
We have immediate in-network openings! I am the Owner/Clinical Director of Tau Counseling: a local group of experienced therapists, offering the convenience of telehealth, the expertise of Maryland licensed clinical professionals, and a passion for walking with you toward your best life. Therapy is a way to explore your whole self - mind, heart, body and spirit. Together we'll uncover your innate strengths and resiliency. Tau is a healing space where we listen without judgement, offer strategies, elevate awareness and empower you to discover your best self again.
We have immediate in-network openings! I am the Owner/Clinical Director of Tau Counseling: a local group of experienced therapists, offering the convenience of telehealth, the expertise of Maryland licensed clinical professionals, and a passion for walking with you toward your best life. Therapy is a way to explore your whole self - mind, heart, body and spirit. Together we'll uncover your innate strengths and resiliency. Tau is a healing space where we listen without judgement, offer strategies, elevate awareness and empower you to discover your best self again.
(667) 217-1188 View (667) 217-1188
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Lauren Meier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
Do you have trouble finding the time to fit therapy into your schedule? Teletherapy allows you to access the help you need from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you! I am a LCSW-C offering a complete teletherapy experience to adults across the state of Maryland. Currently accepting new clients! Immediate openings available!
Do you have trouble finding the time to fit therapy into your schedule? Teletherapy allows you to access the help you need from the comfort of your own home at a time that works for you! I am a LCSW-C offering a complete teletherapy experience to adults across the state of Maryland. Currently accepting new clients! Immediate openings available!
(443) 681-6794 View (443) 681-6794
Photo of Lisa Marie Wainwright - DIY Wellness, LLC, LCSW-C
DIY Wellness, LLC
LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
Some days you can handle it...The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
Some days you can handle it...The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
(443) 565-6097 View (443) 565-6097
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Erika Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGLMFT
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21014
Whether you have endured a life-altering experience that you are looking to process, are hoping to develop skills to successfully resolve conflicts, or find yourself weighed down by the stress each day brings - therapy can provide effective tools to assist in navigating life’s challenges when you feel “stuck”. I desire to walk alongside clients in this process—validating their experiences and prompting them to identify unhealthy thoughts and behaviors - while encouraging them to utilize the strengths and resources they already possess—so that they may be equipped to live a life that honors their personal values.
Whether you have endured a life-altering experience that you are looking to process, are hoping to develop skills to successfully resolve conflicts, or find yourself weighed down by the stress each day brings - therapy can provide effective tools to assist in navigating life’s challenges when you feel “stuck”. I desire to walk alongside clients in this process—validating their experiences and prompting them to identify unhealthy thoughts and behaviors - while encouraging them to utilize the strengths and resources they already possess—so that they may be equipped to live a life that honors their personal values.
(410) 401-8674 View (410) 401-8674
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Nikki Lovelace
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bel Air, MD 21014  (Online Only)
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to search for a great therapist! Well look no further I am here. (smile) The process of therapy can be very rewarding for those who are ready to take that journey and do the "work" that is necessary to find fulfillment and freedom. I congratulate you on taking this first step and I am excited to accompany you on your journey of self-exploration and healing.
(410) 914-4012 View (410) 914-4012
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Dr. LA McCrae
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LGADC, CCTSA, CCTP, RCP
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015  (Online Only)
You may be wondering how you are possibly going to put your life back together. Or, maybe, perhaps you're praying that you can finally put the vice down. Maybe the heartbreak of loss and unexpected endings is eating you up. We might be a good fit for one another if you're queer, poly, considering recovery, interested in a somatics based practitioner, and vibe with crystals and energy. Whatever it is, let's share a cup of coffee and figure it out together. If you are committed to your wellness and have a desire to seek restoration for a weary soul, hit my line. Let's Get Well, Y'all!
You may be wondering how you are possibly going to put your life back together. Or, maybe, perhaps you're praying that you can finally put the vice down. Maybe the heartbreak of loss and unexpected endings is eating you up. We might be a good fit for one another if you're queer, poly, considering recovery, interested in a somatics based practitioner, and vibe with crystals and energy. Whatever it is, let's share a cup of coffee and figure it out together. If you are committed to your wellness and have a desire to seek restoration for a weary soul, hit my line. Let's Get Well, Y'all!
(410) 970-3237 View (410) 970-3237
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Alana Prato-Shein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bel Air, MD 21015
I work with clients to develop deeper insights into thought and behavior patterns and to help them find strategies to improve their relationships. My passion lies in helping individuals manage their mental health and helping couples manage mental health struggles, gender transitions, and polyamory. In Towson, I work with my four-legged partner, a samoyed therapy dog named Eir, who provides comfort and support and takes an active role in play therapy with our younger clients. In Bel Air, I work with horses of Bay Meadow Farm to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy.
I work with clients to develop deeper insights into thought and behavior patterns and to help them find strategies to improve their relationships. My passion lies in helping individuals manage their mental health and helping couples manage mental health struggles, gender transitions, and polyamory. In Towson, I work with my four-legged partner, a samoyed therapy dog named Eir, who provides comfort and support and takes an active role in play therapy with our younger clients. In Bel Air, I work with horses of Bay Meadow Farm to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy.
(443) 727-1055 View (443) 727-1055

Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.