Relationship Issues Therapists in Columbia, MD
Karen K Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I have worked with many couples (some who are parents and some who are not) who welcomed an opportunity for genuine love and understanding with each other; sensitivity to their partner's needs and concerns; a commitment to each other; and true happiness in their relationship.
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
I have worked with many couples (some who are parents and some who are not) who welcomed an opportunity for genuine love and understanding with each other; sensitivity to their partner's needs and concerns; a commitment to each other; and true happiness in their relationship.
I'd like to meet you, if you have been putting off finding a therapist to address your mental health needs during this unsettling and unsettled time. I am a good listener and always give my clients' goals priority. I have a gentle touch and have been known to share a laugh with my clients on occasion. I have provided therapeutic support to children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in practice since 1987. My office is in Columbia, Maryland in a building that is handicapped accessible, is near a bus stop, and is a short walk to Columbia Mall. I have hours during the day, in the evening, and Saturdays.
When problems in a dyadic relationship are at issue, I offer couples therapy.
People who are seeking to change dysfunctional patterns in their emotional lives and interpersonal relationships or are undergoing major life transitions and loss, may benefit from my approaches to psychotherapy. Working from interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotion focused frameworks, I emphasize the importance of relationships - developmentally and throughout the life span. I have many years of experience assisting people with emotional, interpersonal, achievement-related and existential dilemmas. Adults of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, gender orientations, physical abilities, and health statuses are seen in my practice.
When problems in a dyadic relationship are at issue, I offer couples therapy.
People who are seeking to change dysfunctional patterns in their emotional lives and interpersonal relationships or are undergoing major life transitions and loss, may benefit from my approaches to psychotherapy. Working from interpersonal, psychodynamic and emotion focused frameworks, I emphasize the importance of relationships - developmentally and throughout the life span. I have many years of experience assisting people with emotional, interpersonal, achievement-related and existential dilemmas. Adults of diverse racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, gender orientations, physical abilities, and health statuses are seen in my practice.
Karen Mcclelland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
I started 911 Help For Parents & Relationships after many years of working with children, adolescents, and families. I discovered that not only were the children struggling, but so were their parents. I sought out more training to develop a specialty in Parenting Coaching, and later Relationship Coaching. In addition, I now have a special expertise and interest in Infidelity Recovery as many of the individuals, families, and couples I've worked with have been affected by this complex and little-understood issue.
I started 911 Help For Parents & Relationships after many years of working with children, adolescents, and families. I discovered that not only were the children struggling, but so were their parents. I sought out more training to develop a specialty in Parenting Coaching, and later Relationship Coaching. In addition, I now have a special expertise and interest in Infidelity Recovery as many of the individuals, families, and couples I've worked with have been affected by this complex and little-understood issue.
Laurie Thorner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LFYP, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
As a certified IMAGO psychotherapist, it is my firm belief that relationship work requires a new structure of communication to make change and maximize growth within a relationship.
Marital/couples counseling,and individual psychotherapy services offered for over 25 years, emphasizing an integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a certified IMAGO relationship psychotherapist.
Through a comprehensive interview and clinical assessment, conflicts, issues, and concerns may be identified, and treatment goals mutually determined. The psychotherapy treatment process should feel safe and respectful. Clients develop the trust necessary to learn and improve communication and establish effective coping skills. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a vehicle for life enhancement, allowing you to fulfill aspirations for personal growth, self-improvement, reduce stress and facilitate relationship growth and healing.
As a certified IMAGO psychotherapist, it is my firm belief that relationship work requires a new structure of communication to make change and maximize growth within a relationship.
Marital/couples counseling,and individual psychotherapy services offered for over 25 years, emphasizing an integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a certified IMAGO relationship psychotherapist.
Through a comprehensive interview and clinical assessment, conflicts, issues, and concerns may be identified, and treatment goals mutually determined. The psychotherapy treatment process should feel safe and respectful. Clients develop the trust necessary to learn and improve communication and establish effective coping skills. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a vehicle for life enhancement, allowing you to fulfill aspirations for personal growth, self-improvement, reduce stress and facilitate relationship growth and healing.
I am a relationship coach for couples.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
I am a relationship coach for couples.
I believe in empowering my clients to discover their inner strengths. Therapy is a journey in self exploration, self awareness and change. I use a multicultural perspective to inform my clinical practice. I offer tele-health services to my clients accessibility to care .Self pay clients can expect an appointment within 24 hours. My sessions use mindfulness, practicing self regulation, cognitive restructuring, imago skills, play therapy and many other techniques that are relevant to a client's treatment plan. I am available to my clients between sessions via text and secure video chatting. I offer financial therapy.
I am only offering virtual appointments at this time. 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 form healthier, happier relationships. To accomplish this, I seek to create a therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and growth, enhances insight and perspective, and helps clients figure out what they want from life and how to achieve those goals. The clients that I work with are individual adults and couples.
I am only offering virtual appointments at this time. 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 form healthier, happier relationships. To accomplish this, I seek to create a therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and growth, enhances insight and perspective, and helps clients figure out what they want from life and how to achieve those goals. The clients that I work with are individual adults and couples.
Many people feel so alone with their problems. Central to my approach to counseling is my belief that the relationship between the client and the counselor is critical to effective counseling. Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur. These key factors are manifest through active listening, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic alliance. That alliance is built around an agreement on the client’s goals. These goals must always be the client’s goals, no one else's. No problem is "too hard" and no revelation "too dark".
Many people feel so alone with their problems. Central to my approach to counseling is my belief that the relationship between the client and the counselor is critical to effective counseling. Only when a client feels that they are fully heard, understood, accepted and valued without judgment, does change occur. These key factors are manifest through active listening, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the development of a therapeutic alliance. That alliance is built around an agreement on the client’s goals. These goals must always be the client’s goals, no one else's. No problem is "too hard" and no revelation "too dark".
MPB Group, Inc-An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Counselor, LCPC, DCC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045
The relationship that's established between therapist and client is of vital importance.
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
The relationship that's established between therapist and client is of vital importance.
MPB Group Inc is an outpatient mental health clinic in Columbia and Bowie, MD. We have a diverse team of empathic mental health professionals who specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, family/couples work and psychedelic assisted treatment via retreats in Jamaica. Please check out our website www.mpbhealth.com or www.healingescapesfoundation.org for more information. Register online or call us at 410-730-2385 for more info!
Stephanie Avinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPA, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Whether you’re coming to connect for career counseling, relationship recovery, or clinical supervision, I want to hear your story! I believe in building rapport and creating a trust-based relationship.
Have the past few years felt like a never-ending rollercoaster ride and you're over it? Or maybe things are going well on the surface, but you've felt anxious for a long time. Kids, marriage, work- the responsibilities just keep piling up, and you're downright overwhelmed. You know that finding balance is important, but you often wonder what that even means. Imagine Wellness Counseling is here to help. Let's work together to see how you can get off this ride and start the journey towards living your best life.
Whether you’re coming to connect for career counseling, relationship recovery, or clinical supervision, I want to hear your story! I believe in building rapport and creating a trust-based relationship.
Have the past few years felt like a never-ending rollercoaster ride and you're over it? Or maybe things are going well on the surface, but you've felt anxious for a long time. Kids, marriage, work- the responsibilities just keep piling up, and you're downright overwhelmed. You know that finding balance is important, but you often wonder what that even means. Imagine Wellness Counseling is here to help. Let's work together to see how you can get off this ride and start the journey towards living your best life.
Congratulations on deciding to seek therapy! It isn’t easy work, but therapy can help you navigate your challenges and develop your strengths to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults individually, as well as people in romantic relationships (I am affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures). My experience is with helping folks to address mental health challenges like depression and anxiety, to communicate more effectively and develop healthier relationships, to navigate stressful life transitions and existential concerns, and to heal from trauma.
Congratulations on deciding to seek therapy! It isn’t easy work, but therapy can help you navigate your challenges and develop your strengths to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults individually, as well as people in romantic relationships (I am affirming of all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures). My experience is with helping folks to address mental health challenges like depression and anxiety, to communicate more effectively and develop healthier relationships, to navigate stressful life transitions and existential concerns, and to heal from trauma.
Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you sad or do you worry a lot of the time? Do you wonder how you'll ever get through the day? It takes strength to face your worries and I can help. I treat older children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. I specialize in: mood issues, abuse, relationships, and addictions. Together we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment!
Are you in a difficult relationship? Are you sad or do you worry a lot of the time? Do you wonder how you'll ever get through the day? It takes strength to face your worries and I can help. I treat older children, adolescents, and adults with various concerns. I specialize in: mood issues, abuse, relationships, and addictions. Together we can work towards your happiness and fulfillment!
Elizabeth Venenga
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
I treat clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment concerns, LGBTQIA+ issues, non-monogamous relationships, issues related to sex/intimacy, and trauma.
My focus in the counseling relationship is on promoting growth and healing by exploring the role of individual identity, coping strategies, support systems, and trauma in your life. I hope to help you find meaning, achieve personal goals, engage in healthy relationships, and confront past hurtful or painful experiences. I use a client-centered approach to therapy while also incorporating aspects of CBT, DBT, and existential psychotherapy.
I treat clients seeking help for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment concerns, LGBTQIA+ issues, non-monogamous relationships, issues related to sex/intimacy, and trauma.
My focus in the counseling relationship is on promoting growth and healing by exploring the role of individual identity, coping strategies, support systems, and trauma in your life. I hope to help you find meaning, achieve personal goals, engage in healthy relationships, and confront past hurtful or painful experiences. I use a client-centered approach to therapy while also incorporating aspects of CBT, DBT, and existential psychotherapy.
Felisha C Pierce
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MFC-MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
I am here to help navigate through marriage, family, and relationship concerns of any kind.
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
I am here to help navigate through marriage, family, and relationship concerns of any kind.
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
I believe one of the most healing things we can do is understand our stories and how it affects our everyday life and relationships. These experiences can manifest in different ways such as anxiety, emotional numbness, or relationship challenges. The clients I work with have oftentimes experienced complex relational traumas in childhood and dysfunctional family dynamics. Through these difficult experiences, we develop coping strategies and protective behaviors, which may no longer be serving you.
My Relationship Rescue program is a game-changer! You know what's wrong: communication, connection, intimacy, resentment, walking-on-eggshells - we can master it ALL with real care and understanding, if you put in the work. We'll face and break through every issue - check out the testimonials, blog posts, and videos at www.rayriversbeyondtherapy.com - I have the tools, support, and inspiration you are looking for! Let's unleash the true power of your partnership, so your hearts can heal and your light can shine - let's break through to rock-solid love and connection for life! Isn't it finally time?
My Relationship Rescue program is a game-changer! You know what's wrong: communication, connection, intimacy, resentment, walking-on-eggshells - we can master it ALL with real care and understanding, if you put in the work. We'll face and break through every issue - check out the testimonials, blog posts, and videos at www.rayriversbeyondtherapy.com - I have the tools, support, and inspiration you are looking for! Let's unleash the true power of your partnership, so your hearts can heal and your light can shine - let's break through to rock-solid love and connection for life! Isn't it finally time?
Starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience for those who have never done it before and even for those who have. Finding the right therapist that you connect with and can build a great relationship with is key to not only making a change, but also to feeling heard and accepted. I do my best to ensure clients feel comfortable to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment without judgment. Taking these first steps can be hard and I seek to make this process easier and less daunting for you. (Not currently accepting insurance for couple's therapy)
Starting with a new therapist can be a daunting experience for those who have never done it before and even for those who have. Finding the right therapist that you connect with and can build a great relationship with is key to not only making a change, but also to feeling heard and accepted. I do my best to ensure clients feel comfortable to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe environment without judgment. Taking these first steps can be hard and I seek to make this process easier and less daunting for you. (Not currently accepting insurance for couple's therapy)
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. I believe that creating an environment where the client feels that the therapist has listened, shown empathy, and has genuine concern are some of the core conditions for a therapeutic relationship. Providing a client with helpful feedback in this safe, empathic environment promotes change and growth. A client that I work with may have a variety of concerns including having a relationship issue, going through a separation, having parenting concerns, experiencing depression, anxiety, or problems related to alcohol or drug misuse or abuse. Please visit my website www.scottholzmanphd.com.
Selecting a therapist is an important decision. I believe that creating an environment where the client feels that the therapist has listened, shown empathy, and has genuine concern are some of the core conditions for a therapeutic relationship. Providing a client with helpful feedback in this safe, empathic environment promotes change and growth. A client that I work with may have a variety of concerns including having a relationship issue, going through a separation, having parenting concerns, experiencing depression, anxiety, or problems related to alcohol or drug misuse or abuse. Please visit my website www.scottholzmanphd.com.
UPDATE: I currently have openings for new telehealth clients (MD, IL, and PSYPACT states). My practice consists of a small group of psychologists focused on helping clients make changes toward more fulfilling, connected, and healthier lives. Knowing it can be difficult to reach out for help, I create a caring, safe space in which we work collaboratively to foster healing and eliminate barriers to finding meaning and living life more fully. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and it is key to develop an effective and nurturing relationship in which we have a common understanding of the challenges you face.
UPDATE: I currently have openings for new telehealth clients (MD, IL, and PSYPACT states). My practice consists of a small group of psychologists focused on helping clients make changes toward more fulfilling, connected, and healthier lives. Knowing it can be difficult to reach out for help, I create a caring, safe space in which we work collaboratively to foster healing and eliminate barriers to finding meaning and living life more fully. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and it is key to develop an effective and nurturing relationship in which we have a common understanding of the challenges you face.
Roslyn Zinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACSW
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Sometimes the loss of a loved one, a change in a job, dealing with a chronic illness, or a marital or relationship break-up can feel overwhelming or even devastating.
Over my forty-five year career I have worked with many different people of every race, age, and problem type. I listen with a supportive, trained ear, and help my clients find the best coping strategies that will enable them to be happier. Even if only one person is in my office, I see that person as part of their family system, and help them make positive changes that will increase good feelings and reduce conflict. Nearly everyone goes through a rough period in their life when psychotherapy could be helpful for getting back on track. Recently I completed a two day course to become a Certified Trauma therapist.
Sometimes the loss of a loved one, a change in a job, dealing with a chronic illness, or a marital or relationship break-up can feel overwhelming or even devastating.
Over my forty-five year career I have worked with many different people of every race, age, and problem type. I listen with a supportive, trained ear, and help my clients find the best coping strategies that will enable them to be happier. Even if only one person is in my office, I see that person as part of their family system, and help them make positive changes that will increase good feelings and reduce conflict. Nearly everyone goes through a rough period in their life when psychotherapy could be helpful for getting back on track. Recently I completed a two day course to become a Certified Trauma therapist.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.