Therapists in Howard County, MD

Part of the human experience means we are not protected from facing times that are difficult and painful. These hard to deal with emotions are ones that I like to approach with curiosity as they attempt to communicate something important or simply that something does not feel right. I recognize that these messages contribute to the story that we tell ourselves, they signal to what is getting in the way, and offer critical insight into what we would like to be different. I believe that each person is the expert in their own lives, and that a collaborative therapeutic relationship helps when things feel stuck.

Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Relational Therapy, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, families. Most of my experience has been with young clients facing anxiety, autism, and behavioral issues. I believe it is important for me to have a collaborative professional relationship with each client so that we can collectively meet the client's needs. I employ a multi-modal approach, incorporating elements from Applied Behavioral Analysis, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Strength-Based therapy to tailor my style uniquely to each individual's needs.

Balance is hard. There are often many influences in our lives pushing and pulling us in different directions – work, friends, school, a continued global pandemic, relationships with others, relationships with ourselves. It can be hard to navigate, and it takes incredible strength to reach out and acknowledge needing help. My goal is always to support my clients in defining what balance looks like for them and taking steps to achieve it.

I treat clients of all ethnicities, faiths and gender identities, from middle-school and high- schoolers to college-age, and adults of any age who are seeking to recover from trauma; struggling with mental health disorders; or crippled by shame and low self-esteem. I also work with couples and families who need help to restore communications and develop trust.

Tony, a South Bronx native from New York, brings an empathic and accepting atmosphere to the therapy room. As a clinician, Tony strives to understand and connect with his clients on a deeper level to tackle life difficulties and struggles together. He believes in using a flexible and integrative approach to foster insight into current life stressors, thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors. By working collaboratively, he seeks to help his clients gain hope, empowerment, and action toward change and get closer to a life that is values consistent.

Shelia Lipscomb is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) who has more than 2 years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors who are suffering the effects of anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, chronic stress, relationship issues, family conflict, academic issues, behavioral disorders, and more.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you find yourself falling into the same patterns of reactive thought and action? Would you like a safe place to explore trauma with someone who validates your experience? Do you want to cultivate self-compassion through mindfulness practices? Are you looking for a therapist who gets you and welcomes all of you into the room?

Hello! I am so happy that you have decided to take a big step in your journey towards mental wellness and that you are interested in allowing me to support you in that journey. My name is Sierra Patterson, and I am an LCPC therapist licensed in Maryland. For over a decade, I worked in the mental health field, gaining experience with a variety of mental health conditions including bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, OCD, depression, and PTSD.

Feeling alone in your journey to grow your family? Feeling overwhelmed and emotional following the birth of your baby? I work with individuals and couples learning to navigate this often confusing and emotional journey of infertility as well as postpartum depression and anxiety. I can walk with you through these hard times, helping you to manage stress, nurture your relationships and make challenging decisions.

The journey you are on is far greater than the season you are walking through. Adjusting to life in a post pandemic world has left many learning to cope with the unknown; unknown stress, unknown career paths, unknown relationships, unknown trauma, unknown sense of self. Sometimes these unknowns cause increased anxiety, depressive states, low self esteem, stress in relationships and loss of direction. You are capable of embracing your unknowns to build your new life, even if it appears to be far different than you planned. You have the power. We just need to grow it.

I typically have good rapport with teens and children. I also enjoy working with adults of all ages.

I work with individuals and families with difficulties ranging from mood disorders to relationship issues. My treatment background includes work with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse and family and relationship problems. The most important component to therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist. I offer a free inititial consultation to identify your needs and make sure that I am the right therapist for you.

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.

My ideal client is struggling with the complexities of life, they yearn for a compassionate ally who understands their unique challenges. They desire a therapist with a wealth of experience and capable of tailoring treatment to suit their individual needs. Their goal isn't just symptom alleviation but fostering sustainable mental well-being. They seek a therapist who fosters a safe space, where their vulnerabilities are met with understanding, not judgment. This client values authenticity and craves a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect. They are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery.

My typical client faces challenges like feeling anxious, down, or having relationship issues. They come to me looking for a caring and understanding space to talk about their thoughts and feelings. They need help managing these feelings, building confidence, and finding healthier ways to cope. They aspire to have meaningful relationships and live a balanced, fulfilling life. Motivated by a desire for personal growth and well-being, they trust the therapy process and are willing to work towards lasting positive changes.

We specialize in supporting parents navigating their children's school and emotional challenges, teens facing academic and social pressures, and adults dealing with relationship issues, childhood trauma, or work stress. Ideal clients seek guidance and coping strategies. Parents want effective communication tools, teens need stress management, and adults aim for healthier relationships and work-life balance. Our goal is to empower, heal, and help to you in your development of skills for everyday life. Let's navigate these challenges together.

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.

I am currently not accepting new clients at this time. So much of our daily life involves interactions and relationships with others. Often these relationships are affecting us more than we realize and may cause difficulties in the home, at work or socially. I am here to help couples and individuals understand how to better manage their challenges such as depression, anxiety, personal loss, infidelity, substance abuse, and self-esteem issues. As a relationship therapist, I am experienced and trained to focus on relational issues as well as the everyday struggles of the individual.