Female Therapists in Monrovia, MD
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Amy Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770 (Online Only)
I have experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including experience working at an intensive treatment program. There, I provided support through individual, family and group therapy and was able to help clients navigate different mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and a variety of other difficulties
I have experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including experience working at an intensive treatment program. There, I provided support through individual, family and group therapy and was able to help clients navigate different mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and a variety of other difficulties
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Frederick Christian Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, BCPCC
Verified Verified
Monrovia, MD 21770
As Board Certified Professional Christian Counselors (BCPCC), we offer care that is distinctively Christian & clinically excellent. We have been extensively evaluated by the AACC & NACC in areas of personal integrity, Biblical principles, personal spiritual journey & walk with Jesus Christ, beliefs about the Bible, & clinical skills. We believe in bringing problems in to the light & applying biblical truth. We are encouragers: lending hope to the hopeless, prescribing interventions, teaching healthy coping skills, & challenging old ways of thinking. We believe therapy is the method, but that ONLY Jesus is the healer.
As Board Certified Professional Christian Counselors (BCPCC), we offer care that is distinctively Christian & clinically excellent. We have been extensively evaluated by the AACC & NACC in areas of personal integrity, Biblical principles, personal spiritual journey & walk with Jesus Christ, beliefs about the Bible, & clinical skills. We believe in bringing problems in to the light & applying biblical truth. We are encouragers: lending hope to the hopeless, prescribing interventions, teaching healthy coping skills, & challenging old ways of thinking. We believe therapy is the method, but that ONLY Jesus is the healer.
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Michelle A Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770
I want my clients to know that, in therapy, we create a safe space for them to comfortably be their authentic selves. I believe that everyone has gifts and strengths that they can access, with support, to heal and progress. Circumstances, diagnoses or life events do not define an individual. Change is difficult and uncomfortable, but it is also essential for growth. I meet the client where they are and pursue an integrative, solution-focused approach, tempered with patience, empathy and a sense of humor.
I want my clients to know that, in therapy, we create a safe space for them to comfortably be their authentic selves. I believe that everyone has gifts and strengths that they can access, with support, to heal and progress. Circumstances, diagnoses or life events do not define an individual. Change is difficult and uncomfortable, but it is also essential for growth. I meet the client where they are and pursue an integrative, solution-focused approach, tempered with patience, empathy and a sense of humor.
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Bekah Horn is an Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. (LCPC). She graduated from McDaniel College in May of 2021 with a Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. Bekah wants to provide support, a safe and welcoming environment, and a listening ear. Bekah has a heart for all ages and has a passion to see them thrive.
Bekah Horn is an Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. (LCPC). She graduated from McDaniel College in May of 2021 with a Masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. Bekah wants to provide support, a safe and welcoming environment, and a listening ear. Bekah has a heart for all ages and has a passion to see them thrive.
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Maryland Child Therapy Specialists Janeen Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monrovia, MD 21770
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
Is your child struggling with expressing themselves, throwing excessive temper tantrums, having trouble getting along with others or have they experienced a traumatic event? Are you struggling with how to best help your child? With 14 years of experience specializing in childhood mental health disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Disruptive behavior disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, I am here to help. I strive to provide a warm, accepting and safe place for my clients and their families during their journey of growth and healing.
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Sarah Giacalone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Monrovia, MD 21770
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes in life, it can all feel like too much. Maybe it's one big stressful thing or maybe it's a bunch of small thing that have all added up. With life and work or school and relationships with family or friends... it can start to feel like you're losing the balance of it all. Maybe you have painful experiences from the past or are so afraid of what the future might look like. We all deserve a safe place to share our stories and find our path to a healthier version of ourselves. My job as a therapist is to support that process and empower you to see the strength you have to get there! Contact me to get started!
Sometimes in life, it can all feel like too much. Maybe it's one big stressful thing or maybe it's a bunch of small thing that have all added up. With life and work or school and relationships with family or friends... it can start to feel like you're losing the balance of it all. Maybe you have painful experiences from the past or are so afraid of what the future might look like. We all deserve a safe place to share our stories and find our path to a healthier version of ourselves. My job as a therapist is to support that process and empower you to see the strength you have to get there! Contact me to get started!
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Heather Lindh-Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701 (Online Only)
Every stage in life, every situation we face, brings with it challenges, hardships and opportunities. The psychotherapeutic process brings focus and awareness to where we are now in our lives, where we've been, and the person we want to be. I see the therapeutic process as a journey that we take together. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or family, my goal is to create a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment where you can explore relationship dynamics, patterns of behavior, identity, and opportunities for growth and change.
Every stage in life, every situation we face, brings with it challenges, hardships and opportunities. The psychotherapeutic process brings focus and awareness to where we are now in our lives, where we've been, and the person we want to be. I see the therapeutic process as a journey that we take together. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or family, my goal is to create a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment where you can explore relationship dynamics, patterns of behavior, identity, and opportunities for growth and change.
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Melissa Ward
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Frederick, MD 21701
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
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We are a specialty practice that provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for children (ages 8+) adolescents & adults. We treat a range of Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & related concerns (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania).
We are a specialty practice that provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for children (ages 8+) adolescents & adults. We treat a range of Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Health Anxiety, PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & related concerns (e.g., Skin Picking, Trichotillomania).
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Christina Wagoner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
I work with clients of many needs and backgrounds; however my specialties include trauma, grief, infertility, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem and communication problems. My goal is to help my clients learn to cope with the problems and stress they may be experiencing and to help them identify ways to alleviate these issues, learn more about themselves, achieve their goals, create more more fulfilling personal relationships and improve overall health. While my physical office is located in Ellicott City I offer teletherapy allowing me to be available to clients across Maryland.
I work with clients of many needs and backgrounds; however my specialties include trauma, grief, infertility, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem and communication problems. My goal is to help my clients learn to cope with the problems and stress they may be experiencing and to help them identify ways to alleviate these issues, learn more about themselves, achieve their goals, create more more fulfilling personal relationships and improve overall health. While my physical office is located in Ellicott City I offer teletherapy allowing me to be available to clients across Maryland.
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Caitlin Madden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21704 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker with a strong emphasis on the healing power of a therapeutic relationship. I take pride in my ability to create and maintain an environment tailored to each unique individual. I draw on humanistic, cognitive, and mindfulness techniques.
I am a clinical social worker with a strong emphasis on the healing power of a therapeutic relationship. I take pride in my ability to create and maintain an environment tailored to each unique individual. I draw on humanistic, cognitive, and mindfulness techniques.
![Photo of Stacie Ratliff - Stacie Ratliff, LCSW-C, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/838d2556-0d1d-4abc-ae98-333b237e339c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stacie Ratliff, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarksburg, MD 20871
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. Are you hoping to find ways for you or your child to learn to both express their emotions and gain insight into them? With over 23 years experience providing mental health services to children, teens and adults, I am here. I will join with you and/or your child as we identify measurable goals towards mental health improvement together. Much of my career has been spent as a Clinical Supervisor at agencies such as Sheppard Pratt Health and Kennedy Krieger.
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Psychological assessment is often perceived as a way to a diagnosis. Assessment certainly can result in a diagnosis and identify areas for intervention. However, a psychological evaluation can do so much more than that. It can bring a sense of explanation to someone’s experience. An evaluation can help the person feel understood, to feel seen. It can further one’s understanding of the self. All of this can help to facilitate change, by identifying patterns and underlying causes of behaviors. Psychological evaluation is therapeutic, it just relies on data and numbers.
Psychological assessment is often perceived as a way to a diagnosis. Assessment certainly can result in a diagnosis and identify areas for intervention. However, a psychological evaluation can do so much more than that. It can bring a sense of explanation to someone’s experience. An evaluation can help the person feel understood, to feel seen. It can further one’s understanding of the self. All of this can help to facilitate change, by identifying patterns and underlying causes of behaviors. Psychological evaluation is therapeutic, it just relies on data and numbers.
![Photo of Melissa Mullineaux - Melissa Mullineaux, LCPC, LLC, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45f7c87a-2f53-4fea-883b-0998978c02ee/1/320x400.jpeg)
Accepting new patients! Are you tired of stressing out over calories, berating yourself every time you mess up, or feeling like you’re about to crumble at any second? Do you feel guilty after eating? At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to eat out without shaming yourself. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself. You’re ready for a new “normal,” and I can help you get there.
Accepting new patients! Are you tired of stressing out over calories, berating yourself every time you mess up, or feeling like you’re about to crumble at any second? Do you feel guilty after eating? At this point, maybe it’s hard to even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to eat out without shaming yourself. You’re ready to find joy in the day-to-day again. Most of all, you’re ready to heal your relationship with your body and yourself. You’re ready for a new “normal,” and I can help you get there.
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Elizabeth Kellett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
I support individuals and families on their paths towards greater self-understanding, acceptance and awareness. I emphasize resilience as advocated by schools of positive psychology, mindfulness and a wellness model of therapy. I work closely with clients to identify and unravel the distortions in their perception and communication which interfere with healthy relationships and a healthy sense of self.
I support individuals and families on their paths towards greater self-understanding, acceptance and awareness. I emphasize resilience as advocated by schools of positive psychology, mindfulness and a wellness model of therapy. I work closely with clients to identify and unravel the distortions in their perception and communication which interfere with healthy relationships and a healthy sense of self.
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The Space Between Telehealth
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCP, CAC, AD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21701
Sometimes it's too much to actually make the arrangement to see a therapist because it is time consuming. If depression, anxiety, or physical pain are causing you to feel confused, sad, angry, or grieving a life that once was, please consider telehealth for relief. The Space Between is pleased to offer telehealth only services. If being overwhelmed keeps you from really living, I can tell you your thought patterns create more problems? But, why? My clients, couples, and individuals, are people who have been impacted by emotional struggles disruptions, and being stuck in relationships that are unfulfilling. Know there is hope.
Sometimes it's too much to actually make the arrangement to see a therapist because it is time consuming. If depression, anxiety, or physical pain are causing you to feel confused, sad, angry, or grieving a life that once was, please consider telehealth for relief. The Space Between is pleased to offer telehealth only services. If being overwhelmed keeps you from really living, I can tell you your thought patterns create more problems? But, why? My clients, couples, and individuals, are people who have been impacted by emotional struggles disruptions, and being stuck in relationships that are unfulfilling. Know there is hope.
![Photo of Romayne Mappes, MA, LCPC-S, LCMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b1491e4-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I provide services for clients who I believe have the capacity to resolve their own problems with my assistance. I offer a professional relationship with my clients to assist them in exploring and resolving difficult issues. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are goals that sometimes take a long time to achieve. While some clients may need only a few counseling sessions to feel complete, others may require months. I offer a caring, empathic space to explore, heal and to try new ways of being.
I provide services for clients who I believe have the capacity to resolve their own problems with my assistance. I offer a professional relationship with my clients to assist them in exploring and resolving difficult issues. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are goals that sometimes take a long time to achieve. While some clients may need only a few counseling sessions to feel complete, others may require months. I offer a caring, empathic space to explore, heal and to try new ways of being.
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People of all ages come to me-sometimes they feel "stuck" in a routine or they're feeling like they just don't fit in. Parents often come to me for help with understanding their child and learning ways to connect with them. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are trying to figure out where they fit in the world, and adults who are looking for a fun, unique approach to therapy.
People of all ages come to me-sometimes they feel "stuck" in a routine or they're feeling like they just don't fit in. Parents often come to me for help with understanding their child and learning ways to connect with them. I work with children with big feelings, teenagers who are trying to figure out where they fit in the world, and adults who are looking for a fun, unique approach to therapy.
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Anchor Counseling Centers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
Our professional, experienced counselors work with children, adolescents and adults in individual sessions as well as family or couples counseling. The counselors have a variety of backgrounds ranging from substance abuse, foster care, case management, Employee Assistance Programs, and school counseling. We are happy to discuss your needs and match you with the most appropriate counselor in the practice. We have locations in Columbia, Cumberland, Eldersburg, Sykesville & Westminster.
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Become an Overcomer. Overcome guilt, procrastination, distracted thinking, self-doubts, & more. And UnLeash Your Calm, Confident, Focused, Empowered Self. Go to my Website for so much more information including how to schedule an "Ask Sherry" session with me to answer all your questions
Become an Overcomer. Overcome guilt, procrastination, distracted thinking, self-doubts, & more. And UnLeash Your Calm, Confident, Focused, Empowered Self. Go to my Website for so much more information including how to schedule an "Ask Sherry" session with me to answer all your questions
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.