Feminist Therapists in Towson, MD
I tend to base my work in relational-cultural, feminist, and humanistic theoretical approaches, but I am more than happy to dabble in whatever tools end up working best for each client!.
Hi there, I'm Taylor! I know looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but I'm so happy that you've found my profile. Mental health and wellness are important parts of life, and I'm here to help you navigate your own mental health journey. I aim to bring warmth, support, and curiosity to every session. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to encourage exploration of thoughts and feelings. I do my best to tailor my approach to meet each individual’s unique needs with empathetic listening and insightful guidance. I hope to empower my clients to navigate their challenges, as well as foster resilience and growth.
I tend to base my work in relational-cultural, feminist, and humanistic theoretical approaches, but I am more than happy to dabble in whatever tools end up working best for each client!.
Hi there, I'm Taylor! I know looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but I'm so happy that you've found my profile. Mental health and wellness are important parts of life, and I'm here to help you navigate your own mental health journey. I aim to bring warmth, support, and curiosity to every session. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment to encourage exploration of thoughts and feelings. I do my best to tailor my approach to meet each individual’s unique needs with empathetic listening and insightful guidance. I hope to empower my clients to navigate their challenges, as well as foster resilience and growth.
Calvin Kuang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21284 (Online Only)
I take a feminist, holistic, and person-centered approach to therapy.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling a lack of motivation in life? Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern you want to break? Are you a neurodivergent person struggling to navigate a neurotypical world? Or maybe, you’re feeling paralyzed by worry, hopelessness, or shame. If this sounds like you, I am here to help you work through and understand your emotions, gain insight, and deepen your relationship with yourself. During our time together, I hope to understand your values, and utilize your strengths, to tailor my approach to who you are.
I take a feminist, holistic, and person-centered approach to therapy.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling a lack of motivation in life? Do you find yourself stuck in a pattern you want to break? Are you a neurodivergent person struggling to navigate a neurotypical world? Or maybe, you’re feeling paralyzed by worry, hopelessness, or shame. If this sounds like you, I am here to help you work through and understand your emotions, gain insight, and deepen your relationship with yourself. During our time together, I hope to understand your values, and utilize your strengths, to tailor my approach to who you are.
Ryan takes a "big picture" approach to helping others, acting as a companion to clients as they find and traverse their life journeys. He emphasizes aspects of identity such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and ability, and how they impact us individually and systemically. Experiencing how powerful stillness and nature can be for psychological healing, Ryan deeply values each person’s untapped potential. He wants to help you figure out who you are, who you want to be, and how you see yourself fitting into the world.
Ryan takes a "big picture" approach to helping others, acting as a companion to clients as they find and traverse their life journeys. He emphasizes aspects of identity such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and ability, and how they impact us individually and systemically. Experiencing how powerful stillness and nature can be for psychological healing, Ryan deeply values each person’s untapped potential. He wants to help you figure out who you are, who you want to be, and how you see yourself fitting into the world.
Nathalie Savell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CHHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Therapy for Anxiety, Burn out, Stress, Life transitions, Relationship Challenges. You are realizing that you have struggled long enough and are ready to have a professional perspective to support you with your well-being. You are wanting to live more true to yourself, be rid of anxieties, anger, resentment, or navigate a challenging life change with more grace. We look at your challenges from a holistic perspective, so that we can find all the angles that could be helpful to support you at this time. I specialize in blended family issues. You don't have to do this alone, you deserve support and to be well-resourced to be your best!
Therapy for Anxiety, Burn out, Stress, Life transitions, Relationship Challenges. You are realizing that you have struggled long enough and are ready to have a professional perspective to support you with your well-being. You are wanting to live more true to yourself, be rid of anxieties, anger, resentment, or navigate a challenging life change with more grace. We look at your challenges from a holistic perspective, so that we can find all the angles that could be helpful to support you at this time. I specialize in blended family issues. You don't have to do this alone, you deserve support and to be well-resourced to be your best!
Miles George
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21286 (Online Only)
I am a trans & queer identified psychotherapist with clinical training influenced by person centered, relational, and family systems theory. I value the importance of providing my clients with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and use an intersectional lens to ensure my clients are truly seen. I provide compassionate, authentic, and skilled therapy to support and empower my clients. I work from a framework acknowledges how clients’ intersecting identities impact their mental health, and needs within therapy, specifically when it comes to the impact of minority stress.
I am a trans & queer identified psychotherapist with clinical training influenced by person centered, relational, and family systems theory. I value the importance of providing my clients with unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and use an intersectional lens to ensure my clients are truly seen. I provide compassionate, authentic, and skilled therapy to support and empower my clients. I work from a framework acknowledges how clients’ intersecting identities impact their mental health, and needs within therapy, specifically when it comes to the impact of minority stress.
Kimmy Fourney
Art Therapist, LGPC, LGPAT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286 (Online Only)
I believe in the healing power of art, and I emphasize aspects of resilience, empowerment, autonomy, strengths, and self compassion into my practice. I support this process for all individuals regardless of experience level. We are all artists, and I help to minimize any intimidation that may occur during the art-making process. I am committed to providing an inclusive, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and experiences through verbal processing and restorative art-making. I will strive to meet you with compassion and acceptance no matter what you are going through and regardless of how you identify.
I believe in the healing power of art, and I emphasize aspects of resilience, empowerment, autonomy, strengths, and self compassion into my practice. I support this process for all individuals regardless of experience level. We are all artists, and I help to minimize any intimidation that may occur during the art-making process. I am committed to providing an inclusive, warm, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and experiences through verbal processing and restorative art-making. I will strive to meet you with compassion and acceptance no matter what you are going through and regardless of how you identify.
Kerry Morrison
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential covid safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
Hello! Youve just taken the 1st step towards improving your life; looking for help! I know it's not easy to begin therapy. However, everyone needs extra support sometimes, so please don't be ashamed or embarrassed. My treatment style is a laid back, genuine and non-judgmental, solution-focused approach. My sessions are held in a confidential covid safe office or confidentially online. I also offer a comprehensive outpatient teen treatment program including group and individual therapy, for teen girls. All you need to do is call or email me, so we can develop a plan to make life better for you or your teen. Appts available this week!
It is essential for your to feel comfortable in therapy. I tend to be a very warm, active and collaborative therapist. I am open and frank about how I hear your concerns and struggles will check-in to ensure that my understanding resonates with you. My practice is best suited for those who wish to deeply examine their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a partnership; together, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will collaborate to facilitate transformation.
It is essential for your to feel comfortable in therapy. I tend to be a very warm, active and collaborative therapist. I am open and frank about how I hear your concerns and struggles will check-in to ensure that my understanding resonates with you. My practice is best suited for those who wish to deeply examine their inner world to gain insight and create lasting change towards a more fulfilling life. Therapy is a partnership; together, in a safe and non-judgmental environment, we will collaborate to facilitate transformation.
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that we will ever reach our dreams, hopes, goals, or have the future for which we had hoped. We may be feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our wisdom and strengths. Too often, challenging life situations or decisions made in the past tend to have a lasting effect on our lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, change and heal our relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and those around us.
There are times in life when it is difficult to believe that we will ever reach our dreams, hopes, goals, or have the future for which we had hoped. We may be feeling stuck, lonely, and unable to develop or access our wisdom and strengths. Too often, challenging life situations or decisions made in the past tend to have a lasting effect on our lives. I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow, change and heal our relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and those around us.
Life is filled with loss, yet we live in a grief-illiterate culture that wants to bypass pain at all costs, leaving us unprepared to navigate grief that's present in all of life's transitions. When looked at through the lens of loss, many emotional states that plague us – anxiety, depression, trauma – can be tied to unresolved grief in our lives. Every loss must be grieved and in finding a path through the pain, healing can begin.
Life is filled with loss, yet we live in a grief-illiterate culture that wants to bypass pain at all costs, leaving us unprepared to navigate grief that's present in all of life's transitions. When looked at through the lens of loss, many emotional states that plague us – anxiety, depression, trauma – can be tied to unresolved grief in our lives. Every loss must be grieved and in finding a path through the pain, healing can begin.
In my practice, I see adolescent and adult clients for a variety of mental health concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship problems. I use a collaborative approach to help clients determine how to increase their happiness and fulfillment. Together we discuss the underlying issues that led to their present difficulties and the current changes they need to make in order to improve their lives.
In my practice, I see adolescent and adult clients for a variety of mental health concerns from anxiety and depression to relationship problems. I use a collaborative approach to help clients determine how to increase their happiness and fulfillment. Together we discuss the underlying issues that led to their present difficulties and the current changes they need to make in order to improve their lives.
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Verified Verified
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Towson, MD 21286
I am a certified perinatal specialist focused on maternal and paternal mental health concerns at all stages of the parenting journey. From the decision to become parents, to coping with miscarriage or infertility concerns, I am interested in helping people at all stages create their own versions of realistic parenting in today’s society. I work with couples seeking relationship therapy that centers on perinatal/postnatal or parenting concerns. I also work with parents of adult children regarding their relationships or if estrangement has occurred.
I am a certified perinatal specialist focused on maternal and paternal mental health concerns at all stages of the parenting journey. From the decision to become parents, to coping with miscarriage or infertility concerns, I am interested in helping people at all stages create their own versions of realistic parenting in today’s society. I work with couples seeking relationship therapy that centers on perinatal/postnatal or parenting concerns. I also work with parents of adult children regarding their relationships or if estrangement has occurred.
My personality leads me to be constantly humbled & grateful whenever I am chosen as a support for someone who is looking to improve. All people have the ability to pursue personal happiness & sometimes just need a companion during their journey. I provide a safe space to explore life’s hardships & when needed, offer gentle challenges. I’m considered a generalist & can work with a wide variety of mental health concerns & also have a deep understanding of various multicultural factors that might impact the way a person experiences the world. When times seem at their darkest, people’s most brilliant inner qualities shine brightly to me
My personality leads me to be constantly humbled & grateful whenever I am chosen as a support for someone who is looking to improve. All people have the ability to pursue personal happiness & sometimes just need a companion during their journey. I provide a safe space to explore life’s hardships & when needed, offer gentle challenges. I’m considered a generalist & can work with a wide variety of mental health concerns & also have a deep understanding of various multicultural factors that might impact the way a person experiences the world. When times seem at their darkest, people’s most brilliant inner qualities shine brightly to me
Individuals who pursue a therapeutic relationship with me can expect a collaborative and emotionally safe environment. My clients typically describe seeking therapy in order to develop healthier and more effective ways of coping with a variety of stressors. I often hear clients report feeling stuck in addition to expressing the desire to grow both personally and interpersonally. My goal is to help my clients achieve their desired outcome from therapy.
Individuals who pursue a therapeutic relationship with me can expect a collaborative and emotionally safe environment. My clients typically describe seeking therapy in order to develop healthier and more effective ways of coping with a variety of stressors. I often hear clients report feeling stuck in addition to expressing the desire to grow both personally and interpersonally. My goal is to help my clients achieve their desired outcome from therapy.
Clients in therapy with me commonly describe a plaguing feeling that there must be a better way to get through life than burdened by so much stress. My approach to wellness can be captured by the quote: "Stress in life is a given; suffering doesn't have to be." My goal in our work together is to examine the unique stressors in your life and help you develop mindful, healthy ways to live with the challenges that inevitably come up in life so that they no longer get in the way of how you want to be living.
Clients in therapy with me commonly describe a plaguing feeling that there must be a better way to get through life than burdened by so much stress. My approach to wellness can be captured by the quote: "Stress in life is a given; suffering doesn't have to be." My goal in our work together is to examine the unique stressors in your life and help you develop mindful, healthy ways to live with the challenges that inevitably come up in life so that they no longer get in the way of how you want to be living.
My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
My clinical focus is on clients who experience eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, other specified eating disorder) + trauma disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders + depersonalization/derealization). I utilize evidence based interventions blended with a holistic approach to target areas where clients may be struggling. I enjoy working with clients who have had prior negative experiences in therapy, have struggled with accurate diagnoses + are motivated to move through barriers together. Schedule now online through my secure portal at https://natalie-oneil.clientsecure.me/client_portal
Reaching out for help takes vulnerability and courage, and that's worth celebrating. If you're struggling with a life change, feeling anxious, feeling heavy with grief, or exploring something new in a relationship, I'd love to work with you. I utilize a mixture of trauma-conscious, values-based, relational-based and nervous system-attuned modalities. Are you wanting to feel empowered, grounded, and confident? Are you wanting to identify and unlearn what is no longer serving you, while stepping into what truly nourishes you? Reach out today.
Reaching out for help takes vulnerability and courage, and that's worth celebrating. If you're struggling with a life change, feeling anxious, feeling heavy with grief, or exploring something new in a relationship, I'd love to work with you. I utilize a mixture of trauma-conscious, values-based, relational-based and nervous system-attuned modalities. Are you wanting to feel empowered, grounded, and confident? Are you wanting to identify and unlearn what is no longer serving you, while stepping into what truly nourishes you? Reach out today.
Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with diverse clients: of varying backgrounds and therapeutic needs. Though trained as a generalist, I sought additional education, practica, and research opportunities to develop the specialties of 1) counseling traditionally marginalized populations, 2) program development and evaluation, and 3) consultation and outreach.
Congratulations on taking steps toward establishing a more fulfilling, healthy, and successful life! In therapy, I work collaboratively with you to enhance your understanding of the internal and environmental factors that impact life, emerge as relational patterns, and potentially impede success. I offer a safe, comfortable space for the exploration of your concerns, ensuring you feel heard, respected, and understood. I enjoy working with diverse clients: of varying backgrounds and therapeutic needs. Though trained as a generalist, I sought additional education, practica, and research opportunities to develop the specialties of 1) counseling traditionally marginalized populations, 2) program development and evaluation, and 3) consultation and outreach.
Patrick Stuart Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, LMSW
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Waitlist for new clients
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
For me personally, I find that any client is an ideal client. Every individual has within them their own internal timeline, mechanism, and capacity for change that is inherently correct for them. I do my best to respect this as a clinician. I do ask for an honest accounting of oneself to the best of their ability. If this is successfully reached, then the possibility for healing and moving forward from mental anguish is possible. It is my professional belief that when both the client and the therapist are fully open to the process that the work truly begins.
Mohammad Taghi Arefnia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Perhaps you could be searching here because the problems that have somehow crept into your life have placed realization of your dreams and aspirations at a distance, even in peril? Could you be hoping to learn new ways to negotiate more effectively with the problems, so that you can embark on the path toward your preferred vision of your life? I am an experienced guide, a diligent ally, respectful and culturally aware. I will accompany you on that unique path toward authoring a different, desired story of your life. Versed in Farsi and English and each culture, I invite you to embrace the riches of your culture and local knowledges.
Perhaps you could be searching here because the problems that have somehow crept into your life have placed realization of your dreams and aspirations at a distance, even in peril? Could you be hoping to learn new ways to negotiate more effectively with the problems, so that you can embark on the path toward your preferred vision of your life? I am an experienced guide, a diligent ally, respectful and culturally aware. I will accompany you on that unique path toward authoring a different, desired story of your life. Versed in Farsi and English and each culture, I invite you to embrace the riches of your culture and local knowledges.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.