Psychodynamic Therapists in Westminster, MD
As a therapist, I take pride in using a strengths based approach with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and solutions focused therapy.
Hello there, I’m happy you’re here! Whether you have recently experienced something tough or you are looking to improve your everyday life, I’m here for you. I understand that therapy is a vulnerable place and it is important for therapy to be non-biased, comfortable and safe. I intend to carry a non-biased approach with each of my clients while listening, offering reflection and support to your goals along the way.
As a therapist, I take pride in using a strengths based approach with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and solutions focused therapy.
Hello there, I’m happy you’re here! Whether you have recently experienced something tough or you are looking to improve your everyday life, I’m here for you. I understand that therapy is a vulnerable place and it is important for therapy to be non-biased, comfortable and safe. I intend to carry a non-biased approach with each of my clients while listening, offering reflection and support to your goals along the way.
Justine Kilian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
Waitlist for new clients
I am a compassionate, irreverent, strengths-based therapist. I enjoy helping teenagers, adults, and partnerships deepen their relationships with themselves. I think of therapy as a laboratory for discerning and developing life change. By considering therapy, I believe that you already possess the innate capacity and bravery to pursue this change so that you can live your life to the fullest. I draw upon psychodynamic, narrative, transfeminist, and other liberatory approaches in my work with clients. I have completed EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.
I am a compassionate, irreverent, strengths-based therapist. I enjoy helping teenagers, adults, and partnerships deepen their relationships with themselves. I think of therapy as a laboratory for discerning and developing life change. By considering therapy, I believe that you already possess the innate capacity and bravery to pursue this change so that you can live your life to the fullest. I draw upon psychodynamic, narrative, transfeminist, and other liberatory approaches in my work with clients. I have completed EMDR Basic Training with Deany Laliotis of the Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.
Judith Viers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
Accepting clients M-F 8am-1pm. If you or your child are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling misunderstood, struggling with a loss or having conflict in a relationship, I would be honored to help you on your healing journey! Sessions are individualized; tailored to your goals. I use supportive reflection and can use CBT, provide trauma informed care, studied Gottman and many other therapeutic approaches. I am also an Art Therapy Practitioner and specialize in memorial art (memorial bookmark, magnets, buttons, painted rocks, picture frames). I hope therapy is a positive empowering chapter in clients' lives.
Accepting clients M-F 8am-1pm. If you or your child are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, feeling misunderstood, struggling with a loss or having conflict in a relationship, I would be honored to help you on your healing journey! Sessions are individualized; tailored to your goals. I use supportive reflection and can use CBT, provide trauma informed care, studied Gottman and many other therapeutic approaches. I am also an Art Therapy Practitioner and specialize in memorial art (memorial bookmark, magnets, buttons, painted rocks, picture frames). I hope therapy is a positive empowering chapter in clients' lives.
Susan R. Scalone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21158 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Susan. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and a board-approved supervisor in Maryland and nationally, I’m here to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Are you ready to earn your LCPC? At ASPIRE, I provide support tailored to your unique clinical journey. I understand the challenges that come with early career uncertainty—feelings of inadequacy and the frustration of not receiving the supervision you need. My passion for supervising stems from my own experiences, and I'm committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment. I truly believe in establishing a strong supervisory-
Hello! I'm Susan. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and a board-approved supervisor in Maryland and nationally, I’m here to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Are you ready to earn your LCPC? At ASPIRE, I provide support tailored to your unique clinical journey. I understand the challenges that come with early career uncertainty—feelings of inadequacy and the frustration of not receiving the supervision you need. My passion for supervising stems from my own experiences, and I'm committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment. I truly believe in establishing a strong supervisory-
I am a holistic therapist and clinical supervisor who focuses upon body, mind, and spirit. My ideal client is ready to face their difficulties in an open and honest manner through individual growth and healing. I am a generalist. The populations I serve include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and my specialty is families wanting guidance in making changes to experience their healthiest physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
I am a holistic therapist and clinical supervisor who focuses upon body, mind, and spirit. My ideal client is ready to face their difficulties in an open and honest manner through individual growth and healing. I am a generalist. The populations I serve include individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and my specialty is families wanting guidance in making changes to experience their healthiest physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Molly Letsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21158 (Online Only)
Therapy is a unique relationship that allows you to discover who you really are and the patterns that shape your life. It can foster emotional growth, affirm your identity and curiosity, and gently challenge you to create change. As a therapist who values a deep and meaningful connection with my clients, I offer a safe, authentic space that invites the process of healing to begin. Whether you face difficulty coping with anxiety, life transitions or negative body image, have a tendency to experience the same problems repeatedly, feel stuck, or just want to increase self-awareness and gain insight, I will meet you where you are.
Therapy is a unique relationship that allows you to discover who you really are and the patterns that shape your life. It can foster emotional growth, affirm your identity and curiosity, and gently challenge you to create change. As a therapist who values a deep and meaningful connection with my clients, I offer a safe, authentic space that invites the process of healing to begin. Whether you face difficulty coping with anxiety, life transitions or negative body image, have a tendency to experience the same problems repeatedly, feel stuck, or just want to increase self-awareness and gain insight, I will meet you where you are.
Brittany Goff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, there is hope and recovery from OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing
I am a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
I am a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
Mary Gumbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Mary Gumbs. I am a therapist dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to cope with and manage anxiety, depression, identity exploration and adjustment issues. I am deeply committed to helping my clients develop wholistic well-being, and my warm and non-judgmental approach combines various interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I love to empower my clients to identify their core values, set meaningful goals, develop healthy communication styles, and make choices that align with their core beliefs and passions.
Hello! My name is Mary Gumbs. I am a therapist dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to cope with and manage anxiety, depression, identity exploration and adjustment issues. I am deeply committed to helping my clients develop wholistic well-being, and my warm and non-judgmental approach combines various interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I love to empower my clients to identify their core values, set meaningful goals, develop healthy communication styles, and make choices that align with their core beliefs and passions.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC). My child focuses are in ADHD, autism, special education, anxiety, and trauma, while adults are complex trauma, attachment disorders, and first responders. My goal as a counselor is to compassionately help you with processing, healing, and understanding your emotional, behavioral, psychological, and cultural self as a whole mind and body approach. I utilizes creative expressive therapy, humanistic, and positive-solution focus within a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC). My child focuses are in ADHD, autism, special education, anxiety, and trauma, while adults are complex trauma, attachment disorders, and first responders. My goal as a counselor is to compassionately help you with processing, healing, and understanding your emotional, behavioral, psychological, and cultural self as a whole mind and body approach. I utilizes creative expressive therapy, humanistic, and positive-solution focus within a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.
Carroll Creative Therapy is a psychotherapy practice serving clients of all ages, and provides evidence-based play therapy for children. For older children and teens, we combine strategies and wisdom from play therapy along with traditional talk therapy, often using age-appropriate tools like the creative arts, video games, and social media. Our work with adults tends to look more like traditional talk therapy, but incorporates many of these same elements through conversation. We are also proud to support gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ clients of all ages, and have a deep knowledge of the community.
Carroll Creative Therapy is a psychotherapy practice serving clients of all ages, and provides evidence-based play therapy for children. For older children and teens, we combine strategies and wisdom from play therapy along with traditional talk therapy, often using age-appropriate tools like the creative arts, video games, and social media. Our work with adults tends to look more like traditional talk therapy, but incorporates many of these same elements through conversation. We are also proud to support gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ clients of all ages, and have a deep knowledge of the community.
Carrie Schurtz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
I have been working in the mental health field for nearly 20 years. Licensed as a clinical social worker in MD, I have experience working with clients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. I view the therapeutic relationship as one of collaboration between therapist and client. My therapeutic approach is a strengths-based, perspective with the primary focus of treatment being enhancing skills to attain overall physical, spiritual, and mental wellness.
I have been working in the mental health field for nearly 20 years. Licensed as a clinical social worker in MD, I have experience working with clients in outpatient, inpatient, and residential settings. I view the therapeutic relationship as one of collaboration between therapist and client. My therapeutic approach is a strengths-based, perspective with the primary focus of treatment being enhancing skills to attain overall physical, spiritual, and mental wellness.
Laura M Thorpe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21157
I work in collaboration and partnership with my clients, identifying, developing and enhancing their strengths. I help facilitate my client's journey on her/his path to self-discovery. I join with my clients to help them pursue their personal and interpersonal goals. This joining brings a powerful synergy to the growth and change process - making the change process less difficult, more rewarding and even joyful! Life's difficulties are easier to manage when we have inner strength, courage and the knowledge that we have coping skills and interpersonal skills. We are better able to live a more centered and grounded life.
I work in collaboration and partnership with my clients, identifying, developing and enhancing their strengths. I help facilitate my client's journey on her/his path to self-discovery. I join with my clients to help them pursue their personal and interpersonal goals. This joining brings a powerful synergy to the growth and change process - making the change process less difficult, more rewarding and even joyful! Life's difficulties are easier to manage when we have inner strength, courage and the knowledge that we have coping skills and interpersonal skills. We are better able to live a more centered and grounded life.
Alayne Holland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21157 (Online Only)
Owner of Frame of Mind Therapy, LLC. Although I have a special place in my heart working with kids, I have experience in & thoroughly enjoy working with any demographic. I began my career working with low income families, helping them form stronger bonds, feel happier, & live healthier. Over time, I've gained experience in working with young & older adults, from any background, any race, and/or culture. I've helped many dive deep into their past & manage many identified concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, & interpersonal issues. If your goal is to feel healthy, productive, & engaged in life again, let's work together.
Owner of Frame of Mind Therapy, LLC. Although I have a special place in my heart working with kids, I have experience in & thoroughly enjoy working with any demographic. I began my career working with low income families, helping them form stronger bonds, feel happier, & live healthier. Over time, I've gained experience in working with young & older adults, from any background, any race, and/or culture. I've helped many dive deep into their past & manage many identified concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, & interpersonal issues. If your goal is to feel healthy, productive, & engaged in life again, let's work together.
Heather M Stackus
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, MD 21158 (Online Only)
I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I work to help strengthen the development of parenting skills, boundary setting, communication, decision making and behavioral management. I assist with the development of emotional intelligence including self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, and empathy for others. For children, I see ages 3+.
I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I work to help strengthen the development of parenting skills, boundary setting, communication, decision making and behavioral management. I assist with the development of emotional intelligence including self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, and empathy for others. For children, I see ages 3+.
Joan M McInerney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21158 (Online Only)
As a founder of the Long Valley Counseling Group, I am a Board Certified Clinical Therapist with 23 plus years of experience in the Mental Health Disciplines of healing in both private practice and agency settings. Employing evidenced-based techniques, I partner with clients to uncover core skill-sets and strengths. . The individual executes a plan supported by a process which explores and measures options that make sense for the client. Providing solution focused therapy serving individuals, couples, and families. For more information visit my Website: Long-Valley-Counseling-Group.com.
As a founder of the Long Valley Counseling Group, I am a Board Certified Clinical Therapist with 23 plus years of experience in the Mental Health Disciplines of healing in both private practice and agency settings. Employing evidenced-based techniques, I partner with clients to uncover core skill-sets and strengths. . The individual executes a plan supported by a process which explores and measures options that make sense for the client. Providing solution focused therapy serving individuals, couples, and families. For more information visit my Website: Long-Valley-Counseling-Group.com.
Dijah Storm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21157 (Online Only)
I am a licensed counselor in Maryland and Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience working in outpatient mental health clinics. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland. My experience has allowed me to work with clients of all ages, but I specialize in working with older adolescent and adult clients.
I am a licensed counselor in Maryland and Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience working in outpatient mental health clinics. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor in Maryland. My experience has allowed me to work with clients of all ages, but I specialize in working with older adolescent and adult clients.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Journey Begins Here... I have found, for my patients and myself, that life is a series of adjustments. Some adjustments are small, smooth and easy, and we may even feel grateful for the new direction on our path. Some of these adjustments are overwhelming. They knock us to our knees, and we feel we may never get up again. Most are somewhere in between.... Whatever challenges bring you to seek counsel, rest assured there is help to adjust and navigate the road ahead.
The Journey Begins Here... I have found, for my patients and myself, that life is a series of adjustments. Some adjustments are small, smooth and easy, and we may even feel grateful for the new direction on our path. Some of these adjustments are overwhelming. They knock us to our knees, and we feel we may never get up again. Most are somewhere in between.... Whatever challenges bring you to seek counsel, rest assured there is help to adjust and navigate the road ahead.
I work with adults of any age, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Together we address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and career challenges, and self-image and self-worth. Often there are deeper and more long-standing issues stemming from early life experiences. I specialize in helping people to connect with the unconscious script they are enacting, which is often in contradiction to their stated desires for their lives. To read more about my approach please visit my website at "www.drlaurajune.com"
I work with adults of any age, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Together we address a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, work and career challenges, and self-image and self-worth. Often there are deeper and more long-standing issues stemming from early life experiences. I specialize in helping people to connect with the unconscious script they are enacting, which is often in contradiction to their stated desires for their lives. To read more about my approach please visit my website at "www.drlaurajune.com"
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.