In Person Therapists in Howard County, MD

My focus is helping clients to achieve their goals in life. Whether it's improving interpersonal relationships, managing overwhelming anxiety or enhancing coping skills caused by daily stress, I can help you live your life to the fullest. I have worked in the mental health field for over 14 years and have been a practicing clinical social worker for the past 7 years. In addition to private practice work, I have significant experience working in emergency medical and crisis intervention settings. I've counseled thousands of clients ranging in all types of mental health issues throughout my career.

Jack is a trans male, queer, white therapist who practices from a relational and liberatory framework. He is committed to cultivating a therapeutic space in which clients are simultaneously affirmed as experts of their own experience, and challenged to make fresh meanings of the past and imagine new paths for the future.

If you are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or worry more than you are remembering the joys of life, talking through things can help. Whether you are coping with changes or grieving a loss, I am here to listen and help you through. I have helped clients manage mood disorders, navigate difficult transitions, find strength as they face medical challenges, cope with loss and face many other difficulties. Parenting and other relationship issues can be challenging, but you do not have to face them alone.

What keeps me growing as a professional and drives me to do what I do, are the individuals and families that I have the privilege to work with everyday. There are times in all of our lives when we need to reach out for support and encouragement and to know that we are not alone. I have extensive experience in the field of trauma, in particular with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, child abuse, and child neglect. When working with this population, I have treated issues ranging from but not limited to PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment, and anger.

Are you feeling hopeless, or more lethargic than usual? Have you recently experienced a death/loss? Are you experiencing difficulties adjusting to a new environment? If your answer to any of these questions is "Yes", or have questions of your own, it may be time to reach out and talk through those thoughts and feelings.

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.

All of us experience stressful, emotionally challenging times throughout our lives, and sometimes we struggle to effectively cope with these challenges. In these situations, it can be very helpful to reach out for help. Seeking help is not always an easy step to take, and you doing so now is a demonstration of your strength. I help my clients develop their understanding of themselves as unique individuals within the context of their life, their relationships and society as a whole, and to identify and work toward their goals for change.

If setting up a new appointment, please email instead of calling. There are times in life when we can feel overwhelmed. During this time, we may need to find a place of support. Our work focuses on relationship patterns; creating healthier coping skills; improved ability to set healthy boundaries, advocating for self, and improved communication.

I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.

By listening to people and paying attention to what develops, I collaboratively assist them to understand feelings, thoughts, body experiences, and behaviors. This may remove barriers to living life to the full. We often create these barriers early in life and then continue them through habitual thought, feeling-management, and relationship patterns. Healing occurs in a safe, new kind of relationship. Within this relationship, people may recognize things they have known and not known. Those who openly share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences (including a hesitation to share certain things) are often able to make progress.

Are you tired of your past traumas getting in the way of experiencing joy, long lasting intimacy, stability and happiness? If so, I want you to know that healing is possible. and you deserve to have the life that you want. I am a trauma specialist, and I am trained in helping clients heal from past abuse, hurt, and acts of violence. Restoration, liberation from trauma, and peace are the goals for my ideal client.

I have been practicing in the field for 4 years and am continuing to grow and evolve. My ideal client is someone motivated for change and understanding of self. I primarily work with clients who are high schoolers, college-aged, and young adults who are trying to navigate the fast-paced world. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I enjoy helping people understand and manage their symptoms of anxiety, worry, and uncertainty.

We all suffer in life at different times in different ways for different reasons. Whether it be for a brief period, a season or a lifetime, we may find ourselves lost in the world, and mostly, to ourselves. While many individuals initially come to therapy to solve a problem in their outer lives, some discover that what they truly seek is a path home to themselves, to those they love, to the natural world and to the Mystery that is within and beyond all. A few come because they can no longer ignore their souls' need for depth and transformation.

You deserve to live a life with purpose, peace and joy! My primary purpose “is to enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people.” Mental Health treatment is very stigmatized in our society, but I want to overcome those preconceived notions and evolve. I come from a place of understanding and concern and want the best for my clients. Let’s walk this journey together and discover what you are really seeking in life.

Sometimes the dream of raising children is not what you expected. No matter what you do, it seems nothing works. You worry if your child will be okay and if things will ever get better. You are not alone. It is heartbreaking to see your child struggle socially, academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Many factors impact behavior. Trauma, sensory overload, and grief, are just a few examples. When children don't know how to communicate their experiences, feelings, and needs, they often communicate through behaviors such as tantrums, acting aggressively, or shutting down.

When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.

Gillian McCusker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years in hospice and oncology care, specializing in guiding clients through the journey of grief and loss. Gillian has experience working with adults at all stages of life and can provide support with life transitions, navigating relationships, and anxiety and depression.

My name is Matthew Stevens and I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C). I have over ten years of experience as a mental health therapist, both in an outpatient clinic and an acute care inpatient setting. Being a therapist in two extremely different settings provided me the opportunity acquire and hone my clinical skills with adults seeking treatment for a variety of challenges and issues These include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship concerns, mood disorders, and life transitions, among others.

I work best with clients who are on the more more mature side, perhaps 30 years old and older. I especially like working with women in mid life going through empty nest or have children not ready to launch. I like helping couples connect where distance or conflict exists or there has been a betrayal trauma. I like working with trauma, all kinds of childhood trauma, but in more recent years I have enjoyed working with veterans and front line workers adult traumas.