Psychoanalytic Therapists in Towson, MD
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Psychoanalytic treatment can give people an opportunity to reflect upon the choices they have made given the assumptions they have held about themselves.
Many people have areas in their lives that have been a source of emotional pain and struggle for them, frequently life-long. These struggles have often led to painful symptoms of sadness, anxiety and depression. These symptoms can often impact and impair the enjoyment of important relationships and achieving successful careers.
Psychoanalytic treatment can give people an opportunity to reflect upon the choices they have made given the assumptions they have held about themselves.
Many people have areas in their lives that have been a source of emotional pain and struggle for them, frequently life-long. These struggles have often led to painful symptoms of sadness, anxiety and depression. These symptoms can often impact and impair the enjoyment of important relationships and achieving successful careers.
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Jake Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
I have also completed a post-graduate Fellowship at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy + Psychoanalysis where I trained in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.
I believe that a strong therapeutic bond is one of the most important aspects of therapy, and is key for successful treatment. I practice a relational form of psychodynamic therapy which focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the site where transformation and deep healing can occur. My areas of clinical interest include depression, treatment-resistant mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, loss and bereavement, creative/artistic blocks, and relationship and intimacy issues. I specialize in long-term relational work.
I have also completed a post-graduate Fellowship at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy + Psychoanalysis where I trained in contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice.
I believe that a strong therapeutic bond is one of the most important aspects of therapy, and is key for successful treatment. I practice a relational form of psychodynamic therapy which focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the site where transformation and deep healing can occur. My areas of clinical interest include depression, treatment-resistant mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, loss and bereavement, creative/artistic blocks, and relationship and intimacy issues. I specialize in long-term relational work.
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Brianne Nolan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCATP, CTMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Bree has a passion for working with adults in overcoming fear, anxiety, depression, anger, disordered eating, and working through distress from life changes. She utilizes mindfulness-based interventions to cultivate balance and overall wellness to a client's life, emphasizing curiosity and flexibility to unblock the strengths that are already there. Bree provides a safe space for a client to explore the many pieces of their identity and she believes in using the individual's personal values, like a GPS, to find a path toward meaningful and lasting change.
Bree has a passion for working with adults in overcoming fear, anxiety, depression, anger, disordered eating, and working through distress from life changes. She utilizes mindfulness-based interventions to cultivate balance and overall wellness to a client's life, emphasizing curiosity and flexibility to unblock the strengths that are already there. Bree provides a safe space for a client to explore the many pieces of their identity and she believes in using the individual's personal values, like a GPS, to find a path toward meaningful and lasting change.
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Are you trying to navigate systems of oppression with grace for yourself? Are you looking to be kept company in the hard parts of being a person? Are you motivated to remain curious and step out of your comfort zone? Are you looking for support in finding a sweet spot between codependency and individualism in your relationships? If so, I look forward to connecting and beginning our journey together.
Are you trying to navigate systems of oppression with grace for yourself? Are you looking to be kept company in the hard parts of being a person? Are you motivated to remain curious and step out of your comfort zone? Are you looking for support in finding a sweet spot between codependency and individualism in your relationships? If so, I look forward to connecting and beginning our journey together.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists. We provide medication refills, medication management, case management and therapy (individual, family and group). We also provide addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone) for patient with substance abuse concerns and primary care as well.
Global Healthcare Systems, Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic with 5 psychiatric nurse practitioners (CRNP-PMH), 7 licensed clinical social workers (LCSW-C), 1 Phd clinical psychologist(LCPC-S, PhD), 1 clinical art therapist (ATR, LCPAT) and many licensed therapists. We provide medication refills, medication management, case management and therapy (individual, family and group). We also provide addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (Suboxone) for patient with substance abuse concerns and primary care as well.
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Hannah creates a nonjudgmental space for clients and emphasizes curiosity of self. She views therapy as a collaborative process and utilizes Person-Centered approach, IFS, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and attachment theory to uncover your self-compassion and strength. She also harnesses elements of CBT and DBT to help clients access individualized coping skills.
Hannah creates a nonjudgmental space for clients and emphasizes curiosity of self. She views therapy as a collaborative process and utilizes Person-Centered approach, IFS, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and attachment theory to uncover your self-compassion and strength. She also harnesses elements of CBT and DBT to help clients access individualized coping skills.
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Kathryn (Kat) Skalski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone goes through difficult times in their life and sometimes asking for help can be scary! My goal is to help you navigate trying times in your life by processing difficult emotions and working toward goals that are important to you. I use a conversational, person-centered approach to therapy and believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important piece of the therapeutic puzzle. If you're open to building an honest connection and willing to work hard, I am here to support you!
Everyone goes through difficult times in their life and sometimes asking for help can be scary! My goal is to help you navigate trying times in your life by processing difficult emotions and working toward goals that are important to you. I use a conversational, person-centered approach to therapy and believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important piece of the therapeutic puzzle. If you're open to building an honest connection and willing to work hard, I am here to support you!
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Sara Smoley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College, Bronxville.
Sara Smoley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College, Bronxville.
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My ideal client is someone who is having anxiety over a major life transition. A young person who struggles with self-worth and identity. An individual who is dealing with anxiety around the stressors of a modern life during a global pandemic, and so on. These individuals are ready for a change in their lives and are willing to walk the journey with me. I will do my best to support them on their paths without fear of judgment. These adolescents are willing to be challenged and empowered to do what they need to in order to reach their goals.
My ideal client is someone who is having anxiety over a major life transition. A young person who struggles with self-worth and identity. An individual who is dealing with anxiety around the stressors of a modern life during a global pandemic, and so on. These individuals are ready for a change in their lives and are willing to walk the journey with me. I will do my best to support them on their paths without fear of judgment. These adolescents are willing to be challenged and empowered to do what they need to in order to reach their goals.
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Maricielo Saldarriaga (Cielo), emphasizes the importance of trust and open communication. She sees herself not as a guide but as a partner in her client’s healing journey providing the tools and insights necessary to foster resilience and lasting change. Fluent in English and Spanish, Maricielo brings a multicultural perspective to her practice, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of clients. Maricielo strongly believes in the power of collaboration, working hand-in-hand with her clients as they embark in their personal journey toward healing and growth. Her approach is empathetic, grounded with genuine compassion,
Maricielo Saldarriaga (Cielo), emphasizes the importance of trust and open communication. She sees herself not as a guide but as a partner in her client’s healing journey providing the tools and insights necessary to foster resilience and lasting change. Fluent in English and Spanish, Maricielo brings a multicultural perspective to her practice, allowing her to connect with a diverse range of clients. Maricielo strongly believes in the power of collaboration, working hand-in-hand with her clients as they embark in their personal journey toward healing and growth. Her approach is empathetic, grounded with genuine compassion,
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Thomas Lishman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21286
I see adults, both male and female, and teens 15 and above. My underlying treatment philosophy is psychodynamic. However, I view my mission as being here to help my clients in whatever way is effective for them. In that sense, I am eclectic, because everyone is individual. What works for one won't necessarily work for another. I believe that therapy is collaborative between the client and therapist, and is based on trust, and through that relationship is where positive results happen. I am convenient to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and AA County. I accept Cigna and Blue Cross PPO.
I see adults, both male and female, and teens 15 and above. My underlying treatment philosophy is psychodynamic. However, I view my mission as being here to help my clients in whatever way is effective for them. In that sense, I am eclectic, because everyone is individual. What works for one won't necessarily work for another. I believe that therapy is collaborative between the client and therapist, and is based on trust, and through that relationship is where positive results happen. I am convenient to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and AA County. I accept Cigna and Blue Cross PPO.
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Erika has the desire to treat her clients from a holistic lens as she believes treating the client as a whole is important. She believes that the mind-body connection is a powerful one and believes in utilizing techniques that support that connection. She wants her clients to feel understood, seen and heard. Believes that being herself with her clients will allow them room to feel safe to be themselves as well. She works from an empathetic and non judgmental point of view. Erika's goal is to make her clients comfortable enough to open up about anything they may be dealing with and to help them understand themselves on a deeper level
Erika has the desire to treat her clients from a holistic lens as she believes treating the client as a whole is important. She believes that the mind-body connection is a powerful one and believes in utilizing techniques that support that connection. She wants her clients to feel understood, seen and heard. Believes that being herself with her clients will allow them room to feel safe to be themselves as well. She works from an empathetic and non judgmental point of view. Erika's goal is to make her clients comfortable enough to open up about anything they may be dealing with and to help them understand themselves on a deeper level
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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!
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We all suffer, and we all have to cope with it. I can help relieve people of suffering caused by maladaptive patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving that they have been conditioned to repeat over time. I do this by building a relationship with them, then allowing that relationship to be the template for healthy interactions in life and a realistic perception of themselves and their situation.
We all suffer, and we all have to cope with it. I can help relieve people of suffering caused by maladaptive patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving that they have been conditioned to repeat over time. I do this by building a relationship with them, then allowing that relationship to be the template for healthy interactions in life and a realistic perception of themselves and their situation.
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Greg Pelletier
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.
Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.
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My experiences include working with individuals who are trauma survivors and individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression; anxiety; self-harm; LGBTQ+ and gender orientation; grief/loss; disordered eating behaviors; self esteem/body image difficulties; dysfunctional family dynamics; peer relationships and social skills challenges.
My experiences include working with individuals who are trauma survivors and individuals struggling with mood disorders, depression; anxiety; self-harm; LGBTQ+ and gender orientation; grief/loss; disordered eating behaviors; self esteem/body image difficulties; dysfunctional family dynamics; peer relationships and social skills challenges.
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Nicole Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
Nicole Brennan, LCMFT provides a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and attain their goals. She believes that the therapeutic relationship can be the biggest agent of change, and spends time building trust in the relationship to promote growth and healing.
Nicole Brennan, LCMFT provides a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and attain their goals. She believes that the therapeutic relationship can be the biggest agent of change, and spends time building trust in the relationship to promote growth and healing.
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Bernadette Pruitt
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21286
Bernadette Pruitt, LCPC, provides an empathetic and liberating environment to facilitate growth. She believes that her attentive and open approach is pivotal in developing a genuine connection in therapy. Bernadette creates an open space for identifying concerns, setting and evaluating goals, and discovering solutions. A few of Bernadette’s goals are to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, resolving relational discord, accepting difficult changes, and navigating the world with a healthier outlook. Bernadette is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology
Bernadette Pruitt, LCPC, provides an empathetic and liberating environment to facilitate growth. She believes that her attentive and open approach is pivotal in developing a genuine connection in therapy. Bernadette creates an open space for identifying concerns, setting and evaluating goals, and discovering solutions. A few of Bernadette’s goals are to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, resolving relational discord, accepting difficult changes, and navigating the world with a healthier outlook. Bernadette is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters of Education in Counseling Psychology
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Are you exhausted by the ways you've been affected by yours or someone else's issues or addictions? Make the choice to get the support you need to turn things around regardless of how tough things may be around you. It takes courage to make changes but most of us need support to be successful at it. For many years working in mental health treatment I've helped individuals, groups and couples follow through on their inclination that the time for them to begin making changes is now.
Are you exhausted by the ways you've been affected by yours or someone else's issues or addictions? Make the choice to get the support you need to turn things around regardless of how tough things may be around you. It takes courage to make changes but most of us need support to be successful at it. For many years working in mental health treatment I've helped individuals, groups and couples follow through on their inclination that the time for them to begin making changes is now.
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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.
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.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.