In Person Therapists in Howard County, MD

My goal as a therapist is to help you reach a deeper understanding of your struggles and to help create awareness in your life. My belief is once these strengths are recognized and practiced, we can begin working towards our greater potential and begin the healing process or better management of our daily life. I believe people are resilient and have the capacity to heal, if we choose to. I teach practical skills and provide tools that you, you and your partner, child(ren), and family can use every day.

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.

Putting in the time and effort to find the right therapist is not an easy task, and it takes courage to ask for support. I'm happy you're here. I am a Licensed Social Worker, and received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. My approach to therapy is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered. It is my goal to meet you wherever you’re at, and to make sure that you always feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. I blend evidence-based techniques with a down-to-earth perspective in our work together.

I’m an experienced psychotherapist committed to helping individuals and couples explore problematic emotions and behavior patterns. I provide a space to think out loud and develop new ways of thinking and behaving. Depression, anxiety, loss, trauma and relationship issues are concerns I regularly discuss in session. Life is complicated. Recognizing the unique relationship in each individual therapeutic process is an important component of my work.

WE STRIVE TO PUT PATIENTS FIRST AND CARE FOR YOUR WHOLENESS. We are a multi-specialty psychiatric practice offering comprehensive psychological and psychiatric care to individuals, families, children, adults and seniors. We offer same day service in some instances. Our goal is to serve you with a holistic framework where we pay equal attention to the mind as we do to the body. Our treatment approach combines Eastern mindfulness perspectives and traditional Western psychiatric medicine to provide you with a perfect marriage of sorts. We are confident that you will become a better version of yourself if you give us a try.

I believe that people are naturally resilient. Therapy offers an opportunity to boost resilience by nurturing awareness and finding greater strength and fulfillment. Most of us have found ways to manage stress, but the things that worked in the past might not work today. We often feel stuck. I seek to provide a space for observation, reflection, and exploration so that new narratives and choice can emerge. Understanding linkages between early, implicit learning experiences, including attachment patterns, and present modes of thinking and behaving is key to sustainable growth and change. Together we'll address your personal goals.

If you've hit a crossroad in your life; if you're in a place you don’t want to be and want to make changes; if you are having difficulty with the relationships in your life; feeling lost, confused; working through anxiety or depression - I am here to partner with you to navigate these challenges and get to a place where you feel confident, empowered, & content in your life. Sessions are likely to be conversational, flexible, supportive and real (with a dose of humor of course!) I am a provider that values authenticity - who I am in the session is who I am outside of the session - my hope is you will feel safe to do the same!

I have been in private practice for 19 years in Columbia Maryland, and provide individual, couple and group psychotherapy to adults and adolescents. My personal philosophy has always been to be of service to others. I have created a process to bring in to conscious awareness patterns of limiting beliefs and blockages in a place where healing and personal growth can flourish in an environment that is safe, confidential and free of judgement. The journey to the authentic self is one that requires courage, determination, self-reflection and unconditional love of yourselves.

The spiritual journey has to be at the heart of our human existence and experience. Why are you here? What is driving you to seek a different approach or answer to concerns or difficulties in your own life? What is your story? Explore the patterns and energies that drive your life. I want to invite you on a journey of self discovery. Find answers to difficult circumstances and challenges in a safe and supportive environment. This is your journey to find your unique answers and possibilities!

I am Dr. Asiah Mason, a licensed clinical psychologist committed to delivering thorough psychological assessment services. With expertise in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities in children, along with assessing cognitive functions in older adults, I prioritize the urgency of timely evaluations. That's why I offer appointments on weekends and evenings, understanding the anxiety, frustrations, fears and impatience that often accompany waiting for assessments for your loved ones. I am here to help. You will be treated with kindness, respect and cultural sensitivity. (Fluent in American Sign Language.)

As children grow and mature, they face a wide variety of developmental challenges. Parents can begin to wonder, "Is this behavior normal?" or "Do we need help?" Oftentimes, the answer is yes to both questions. With over twenty years of experience in providing counseling services to children and teens; I have been able to help them and their parents navigate a wide array of issues. Because parents are the most important people in any child's life, I strongly emphasize family involvement in the counseling process while protecting the client's confidentiality.

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.

Life can be messy, and I specialize in helping mamas at all stages (pre/postpartum, experiencing miscarriage/loss, or infertility), anyone experiencing anxiety or depression, and survivors of trauma navigate through complicated and uncharted waters. I believe we are all working to be our best selves, and with support and strategies you will get there - you are not alone, and there is hope.

**Availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays daytime virtually** Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, or just stuck in your life? If you do, let me help. I tailor my sessions around each individual’s needs so that they can attain the personal growth they aspire. I utilize evidence-based techniques and customize sessions to include not just a client’s personal but also cultural, spiritual and religious elements.

It all begins with the desire for change…but as you might realize, change is difficult. And if you’re struggling with things like the desire to stop a negative thought or want to stop using drugs or alcohol, you are not alone. I am here to support you in the changes you want to make in your life, each step of the way.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years experience practicing individual, group and family therapy as well as extensive experience within the school system as a school social worker. My practice style is goal oriented and strength based with a focus on the whole person and the family system. I provide services to children from 11 years of age, teens and adults.

Adult & Adolescent Counseling Services, LLC is an evidence-based mental health counseling practice dedicated to bringing quality services to Individuals & families in Howard County. I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, executive functioning, and other social/emotional, and behavioral issues. At the core of my practice is the belief that a strong client/therapist connection is one of the most important factors in achieving a positive outcome in therapy. My goal is to provide clients with caring, compassionate, and effective counseling services.

I take an integrative approach to my work that cultivates gentleness, acceptance, and compassion towards ourselves and others. I provide a safe space for you to process emotions and experiences, self-reflect without judgment, and explore ambivalence to change. My style is sincere, authentic, and direct when needed, placing an emphasis on the importance of self-awareness and how one’s thoughts can impact feelings and behaviors. I view my role in the therapeutic process less as the “expert” in the room and more as a collaborator helping clients move towards insight, authenticity, and lasting change.

Jack Crowley is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience serving a diverse population of community clients. He is a "nuts and bolts" psychotherapist, who employs an eclectic, evidence-based theoretical approach toward counseling that employs reality therapy and choice theory, augmented with psychodynamic theory, existential philosophy, and pastoral counseling. Jack also incorporates adjunctive, relevant human evolutionary, social, and behavioral sciences.