Therapists in Howard County, MD
Valerie welcomes you into a safe environment for self-expression and exploration, placing emphasis on growth and learning. She recognizes therapy it not a “one size fits all” process and therefore each client will be honored in their unique experience. Valerie will work to create a therapeutic alliance that is non-judgmental, open and honest. She will help support her clients in building their unique therapeutic tool kit to address their individual needs.
Valerie welcomes you into a safe environment for self-expression and exploration, placing emphasis on growth and learning. She recognizes therapy it not a “one size fits all” process and therefore each client will be honored in their unique experience. Valerie will work to create a therapeutic alliance that is non-judgmental, open and honest. She will help support her clients in building their unique therapeutic tool kit to address their individual needs.
Emily Goode
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist is tough. The most important part is finding a good match. And you've already taken the first step. I believe in the healing power of authenticity and self advocacy. People struggle when they lose their sense of power, numb themselves from their problems, and feel trapped in their circumstances. We have within us the power to help ourselves. But sometimes life makes us forget or ignore, what we need. In particular, I focus on grief, LGBT issues, and the challenges faced by young adults. As someone who has experienced grief, identifies as trans, and has survived early adulthood, I can relate.
Finding a therapist is tough. The most important part is finding a good match. And you've already taken the first step. I believe in the healing power of authenticity and self advocacy. People struggle when they lose their sense of power, numb themselves from their problems, and feel trapped in their circumstances. We have within us the power to help ourselves. But sometimes life makes us forget or ignore, what we need. In particular, I focus on grief, LGBT issues, and the challenges faced by young adults. As someone who has experienced grief, identifies as trans, and has survived early adulthood, I can relate.
Rochelle Hanson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarksville, MD 21029 (Online Only)
Life is not always a walk in the park. Stress, worry, & concern can feel overwhelming to the point that things feel out of control. I find it very important to allow a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic space for clients to feel welcomed and comfortable. I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland that provides individual counseling services to adults and adolescents. I have experience working with individuals seeking help due to increased anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, relationship challenges, grief & loss, and general life challenges. www.rhcounselingmindset.com
Life is not always a walk in the park. Stress, worry, & concern can feel overwhelming to the point that things feel out of control. I find it very important to allow a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic space for clients to feel welcomed and comfortable. I am a board certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland that provides individual counseling services to adults and adolescents. I have experience working with individuals seeking help due to increased anxiety, depression, trauma, communication, relationship challenges, grief & loss, and general life challenges. www.rhcounselingmindset.com
MPB Group, Inc-An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
Keisha Atlee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
As a clinician my intent is to engage clients in conversations that lead to change. I take a logical and participatory approach to therapy, harnessing the power of the mind to facilitate positive change. Inspired by the belief that thoughts shape reality, I help clients explore and challenge their thoughts to create transformative change.
As a clinician my intent is to engage clients in conversations that lead to change. I take a logical and participatory approach to therapy, harnessing the power of the mind to facilitate positive change. Inspired by the belief that thoughts shape reality, I help clients explore and challenge their thoughts to create transformative change.
Christine Highfill
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
Does life feel overwhelming? Your stress is unmanageable. Your relationships need repair. It feels difficult to move forward, and you are struggling. The constant feeling of being overwhelmed leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. You want to make peace with a painful past. The weight of unmanaged stress impacts every aspect of your life, influencing your work, health, and relationships. You know something needs to change. Starting therapy is a brave and proactive step toward well-being. I am here to be present to you, to validate your thoughts and feelings with compassion. I will support your healing.
Does life feel overwhelming? Your stress is unmanageable. Your relationships need repair. It feels difficult to move forward, and you are struggling. The constant feeling of being overwhelmed leads to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. You want to make peace with a painful past. The weight of unmanaged stress impacts every aspect of your life, influencing your work, health, and relationships. You know something needs to change. Starting therapy is a brave and proactive step toward well-being. I am here to be present to you, to validate your thoughts and feelings with compassion. I will support your healing.
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
Are you struggling with an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about a current or bad situation? Are you depressed, feeling stuck with no way out and no direction?
You have probably tried therapy before, but you're still hurting. You still feel stuck. I work differently than traditional therapists - using Evidence Based Psychotherapies - treatments proven to work by research. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are based in brain science. We can retrain your brain. We can work to build new coping skills and a different approach to emotional pain. Research shows these therapies work to help people like you feel more calm and connected to their lives. You can feel better. You can live better!
You have probably tried therapy before, but you're still hurting. You still feel stuck. I work differently than traditional therapists - using Evidence Based Psychotherapies - treatments proven to work by research. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are based in brain science. We can retrain your brain. We can work to build new coping skills and a different approach to emotional pain. Research shows these therapies work to help people like you feel more calm and connected to their lives. You can feel better. You can live better!
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
Welcome to my profile and congratulations on your first step in helping your child feel better, stronger and more confident about themselves. My goal while working with children, adolescents and young adults, is to provide them with the emotional and mental tools that will empower them to handle the ups, the downs, and struggles that are part of everyday life. They will discover ways to reduce stress, experience personal growth and make informed, rational decisions.
Welcome to my profile and congratulations on your first step in helping your child feel better, stronger and more confident about themselves. My goal while working with children, adolescents and young adults, is to provide them with the emotional and mental tools that will empower them to handle the ups, the downs, and struggles that are part of everyday life. They will discover ways to reduce stress, experience personal growth and make informed, rational decisions.
Milestones Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Does life seem hard? Feelings nervous and down related to current of past issues? Are you children experiencing challenges in school related to academics and/or behavior? Is the transition to college or adult life been more difficult than expected. We are here to help. Through out our lives we have expereince
Does life seem hard? Feelings nervous and down related to current of past issues? Are you children experiencing challenges in school related to academics and/or behavior? Is the transition to college or adult life been more difficult than expected. We are here to help. Through out our lives we have expereince
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Current Openings! I work with clients who are struggling with the effects of chronic stress, trauma, and difficult family or close relationships to have greater self-worth and compassion in their present life. I can help clients learn to sort through and manage the overwhelming or confusing emotions, and the outdated beliefs & behavioral habits that stem from trauma, anxiety and depression. I often help clients who come from abusive family backgrounds where their emotions didn't matter, or were dismissed, to learn more about themselves, feel more belonging, and to take action toward their true goals and values.
Current Openings! I work with clients who are struggling with the effects of chronic stress, trauma, and difficult family or close relationships to have greater self-worth and compassion in their present life. I can help clients learn to sort through and manage the overwhelming or confusing emotions, and the outdated beliefs & behavioral habits that stem from trauma, anxiety and depression. I often help clients who come from abusive family backgrounds where their emotions didn't matter, or were dismissed, to learn more about themselves, feel more belonging, and to take action toward their true goals and values.
Denisha Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Online Only)
You are a strong, accomplished woman, but the weight of your past still lingers. As a professional woman of color, you've navigated the challenges of life with resilience, yet the scars of childhood trauma sometimes feel like they hold you back from living fully. You might find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or a sense of disconnection from who you truly are. Know this: you are not alone, and there is a path to healing. My practice is dedicated to helping women like you—women who have survived developmental and sexual trauma, and who are ready to reclaim their lives from the grip of PTSD.
You are a strong, accomplished woman, but the weight of your past still lingers. As a professional woman of color, you've navigated the challenges of life with resilience, yet the scars of childhood trauma sometimes feel like they hold you back from living fully. You might find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or a sense of disconnection from who you truly are. Know this: you are not alone, and there is a path to healing. My practice is dedicated to helping women like you—women who have survived developmental and sexual trauma, and who are ready to reclaim their lives from the grip of PTSD.
Naomi Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Acceptando Clientes Nuevos/Accepting New Clients! I am a biracial and bilingual Maryland based psychotherapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals of all ages through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults, offering a safe and empathetic space for personal growth and healing. When you work with me, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we collaborate to explore and address your concerns. I am committed to providing a therapeutic experience that is both empathetic and empowering, helping you to build resilience and achieve your personal goals.
Acceptando Clientes Nuevos/Accepting New Clients! I am a biracial and bilingual Maryland based psychotherapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals of all ages through life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults, offering a safe and empathetic space for personal growth and healing. When you work with me, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental environment where we collaborate to explore and address your concerns. I am committed to providing a therapeutic experience that is both empathetic and empowering, helping you to build resilience and achieve your personal goals.
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Victoria M Cofield-Aber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Many changes occur across the life span. Some changes are more difficult to manage than others. I encourage your exploration of the change process and openness to accepting the challenges in your life. I will partner with you and assist you with developing mindfulness strategies and techniques to help you move through your experience. Whether you are dealing with grief and loss issues, depression and anxiety, under achievement in work and school, or adjusting to changes in marriage or significant relationships, I can help you recognize and utilize your strengths to empower you to meet the changes in your life.
Roger Dever
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Online Only)
Whether you have experienced concerns with your emotions or mental health, trauma, couples issues, or have just got to a point in your life where you did everything right, but you don't feel happy; I would love the opportunity to try and help. I treat a variety of mental health and emotional issues. I believe that therapy should not only address mental health symptoms but also help people develop an ability to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I specialize in using a variety of evidence-based treatments to help people change what they can and learn acceptance and compassion for the rest.
Whether you have experienced concerns with your emotions or mental health, trauma, couples issues, or have just got to a point in your life where you did everything right, but you don't feel happy; I would love the opportunity to try and help. I treat a variety of mental health and emotional issues. I believe that therapy should not only address mental health symptoms but also help people develop an ability to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. I specialize in using a variety of evidence-based treatments to help people change what they can and learn acceptance and compassion for the rest.
Maybe you've tried again and again to improve things, but nothing seems to help. Maybe you don't have any place where you can think out loud about what your options really are. If your efforts to improve your life at school, at work, at home or in your relationships have been unsuccessful, you may be feeling stuck. Getting into therapy can be a huge first step toward getting unstuck. But this step requires that you make a decision to try something new. So if you'd like to give it a try, please give me a call.
Maybe you've tried again and again to improve things, but nothing seems to help. Maybe you don't have any place where you can think out loud about what your options really are. If your efforts to improve your life at school, at work, at home or in your relationships have been unsuccessful, you may be feeling stuck. Getting into therapy can be a huge first step toward getting unstuck. But this step requires that you make a decision to try something new. So if you'd like to give it a try, please give me a call.
Welcome. I am a licensed psychologist concerned for individuals experiencing problems with attention, concentration, memory, and learning (which often goes along with some anxiety and depression). Effective treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. I provide psychological testing and assessment for all cultural groups to secure accurate diagnosis. This service includes a comprehensive report, including recommendations and accommodations for academic success. I also provide psychotherapy to help clients improve quality of life and to reach personal goals.
Welcome. I am a licensed psychologist concerned for individuals experiencing problems with attention, concentration, memory, and learning (which often goes along with some anxiety and depression). Effective treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis. I provide psychological testing and assessment for all cultural groups to secure accurate diagnosis. This service includes a comprehensive report, including recommendations and accommodations for academic success. I also provide psychotherapy to help clients improve quality of life and to reach personal goals.
Crystal Waters Counseling Centers, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
My name is Diane Brumfield and I am a psychotherapist and owner of Crystal Waters Counseling Centers, LLC in Columbia, Maryland. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a nationally certified school counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in private practice and school settings providing individual, group and family therapy. I also offer educational consulting services for families in need of assistance through the IEP process or are in need of behavioral and academic support from their school system.
My name is Diane Brumfield and I am a psychotherapist and owner of Crystal Waters Counseling Centers, LLC in Columbia, Maryland. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and a nationally certified school counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide counseling for adults, children, adolescents, and families. Throughout my career, I have worked in private practice and school settings providing individual, group and family therapy. I also offer educational consulting services for families in need of assistance through the IEP process or are in need of behavioral and academic support from their school system.
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Number of Therapists in Howard County, MD
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Howard County, MD who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Stress |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | CareFirst |
| 72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Howard County, MD see their clients
| 52% | In Person and Online | |
| 48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |