Family Therapy in Towson, MD

Lauren believes that trust and respect are the keys to developing the kind of relationships that allow her to reach and help her clients through therapy. Throughout her career as a therapist, Lauren has fostered these dynamics with clients across the age and socio-economic spectrum, tailoring her therapeutic style and techniques to the needs of each individual. She digs deep with her clients to engage with the issues underlying their struggles, and she works with them to develop the tools that they need to live healthier, more productive, and self-actualized lives.

I am a trauma trained therapist who frequently looks through the wound lens in practicing & processing with clients. Sharing practices such as alternate nostril breathing (90’s trained yoga instructor); activating the vagal nerve; tapping/EFT; & visualization with bi-lateral stimulation is a gift I received in order to pay it forward. Are you a parent or family member concerned about a child’s confusion/questioning around sex & gender? Would you like a therapist who welcomes incorporating religious &/or spiritual beliefs into therapeutic work? Do you consider nutrition & lifestyle choices as part of your complete mental health

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) who uses a client-centered approach when providing counseling services to adults of all backgrounds. I start working with clients where they are in their lives and use a strength-based approach to help clients explore their issues and offer them appropriate strategies and advice targeted to improve these areas of concern. I guide and support clients in implementing the necessary changes to improve peer and family relationships, emotional health, and overall quality of life at home, work, or at school.

Welcome! My name is Kelly and I look forward to meeting you! I’m here to help you work through the ups and downs of life, providing a supportive and trusting environment, and allowing you to be your most authentic self. My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand your strengths, how to incorporate them in daily life. You can expect to learn and implement additional skills to help empower you to be the best version of yourself. I have experience working in various settings, including school, substance facilities, detention centers, as well as an outpatient office setting.

Does everyone depend on you to make decisions and solve their problems? Even when you are going through a rough time do your friends and family still ask you to do things for them because they are so used to you always being available? Is it easier to make what you want secondary? Does keeping the peace come at the expense of you not having a happy and fulfilling life? Do you lose your identity and not know who you are when you are in a relationship?

Sometimes life introduces unexpected challenges and difficult transitions that interfere with your ability to be your best self. Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck can make it hard to reach your goals or achieve the happiness you are looking for in life. Together, we will work to identify roadblocks, develop new ways of coping, and focus on growth and healing.

When you find the right therapist, therapy can be deeply transformative, creating new possibilities for your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. I aim to create a therapy space which feels flexible, collaborative and non-judgmental. In sessions, we will work together to put your life story together in a meaningful way that helps to free you from unhelpful patterns. I consider symptoms to be meaningful signs of unmet needs, which we can understand together. I often incorporate humor and a sense of playfulness into my work. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and culturally-responsive.

I provide high-quality, compassionate treatment to children, adolescents, teens, and young adults to address a wide range of difficulties. I utilize evidence-based treatment such as Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on academic challenges, anger management/tantrums/aggression, anxiety, ADHD, bedwetting/toileting problems, family issues, destructive behavior, executive function difficulties, noncompliance/rules violations, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, fears, school behavior, sleep problems, social skills, and verbal abuse. I also have training in child and family therapy.

With over 20 years of service, GIFTS has evolved into a robust mental health clinic that meets the needs of children, adults and families. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, accessible, and culturally-responsive services that empower our clients to unwrap and maximize their potential.

I am using both Teletherapy and in-person sessions to help those who are feeling exhausted from the demands of their current life circumstances, concerned over their capacity to move through these circumstances with what they now believe about themselves, conflicted over their personal or professional relationship(s), troubled by family members who are struggling, suffering from a psychological or physical dependence on an addictive substance or behavior, living with chronic or situational depression, anger, anxiety, Adult ADHD, PTSD, and those whose personality traits make life more complicated than it needs to be.

I work from the belief that clients are the experts of their lives, and my role is to create a safe/supportive space for us to collaborate in developing goals and implementing a plan for change. As John Donne said, “no man is an island, entire of itself,” so I also integrate contextual theories to address the roles family of origin, gender, faith, relationships, culture, society, ability and nationality play as we work towards their goals and develop/improve skills in mindfulness, awareness/understanding of emotions, thought flexibility, self-motivation, values-based actions, self-compassion and other cognitive behavioral skills.

Do you feel sad, hopeless, confused, overwhelmed, or angry? Have you tried to work through issues on your own but feel like you are not making progress? Have others expressed their concern for you and your well-being? Do you have difficulty concentrating, excessive worry, or have used ineffective coping strategies in the past? I believe I can help you.

Specializing in child and adolescent difficulties and disorders. Provide goal oriented therapy to facilitate healing and improvement for your child or teen and your family. Utilize individualized care to decrease depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral difficulties and life adjustments (divorce, adoption, living with extended family, chronic illness, issues with bullying/friendships). Combine cognitive behavioral, play therapy, sand tray, and family therapy methods. Complete ADHD assessments, make recommendations, and implement treatment plans. Most insurances accepted.

Diksha believes that all the resources a client needs to heal are already within them. He doesn’t view therapy as simply talking for an hour each week, but instead seeks to offer a systematic path of self-transformation – that can give you as much as you put in. Diksha focuses on creating a trusting, real, and non-judgemental environment that allows the client’s authentic self to emerge. He works from an Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach that guides clients in practical and thorough inner-work. This systematic approach aims at healing the “roots” of our psychological issues, rather than just managing our symptoms.

Is your child or adolescent having trouble enjoying activities? Does your child worry a lot? Do you need help with parenting your strong-willed child? Is your child's behavior causing problems at home or school? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I encourage you to call me.

My therapeutic approach is to work with you identifying your potential and the factors that maybe preventing you from achieving your goals. Together we will find and tailor the best therapeutic intervention to assist you. I am a culturally sensitive therapist with ample experience working with the Latino/Hispanic community as well as the Brazilian community. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and offer supervision for LGPCs and for LCPCs. I have 46 years of clinical experience initially as a physician and psychiatrist in Brazil, my birth country, and subsequently as a psychotherapist in the United States.

Welcome! I'm Pamela Watkins a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) deeply committed to helping individuals facilitate their healing journey. With a heart full of empathy and a client-centered approach, I strive to create a safe and nurturing space where you can explore, heal, and grow.

Life can be difficult at times, right? But who says we have to go through those times alone. I know talking to your friends or parents might help for a second, but you might not even feel comfortable sharing with anyone what you are going through. Seeking therapy to assist you on your journey to coping and healing is a big step, so applaud yourself for taking this initiative. I’m here to help you on that journey, whatever stage you may be in. I provide individual and family counseling for adolescents and young adults using person-centered, solution-focused, strength-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Are you having difficulty functioning in your relationships? Feeling "anxious" or as if you have to walk on eggshells around those you love out of fear of losing them? Everyday experiences of my clients include pushing aside their needs for others' needs, noticing their "toxic" relationships though being unable to set boundaries, feeling burnt out from overworking or people-pleasing behaviors but being unable to help themselves change. Usually, when clients come to me, it isn't "their first rodeo" when it comes to therapy, and they are tired of re-hashing their past to a therapist who sits and nods their heads.