Therapists in Owings Mills, MD
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Natasha Charles McQueen
Psychological Associate, LCPC, NCC, RPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Apprehensive about therapy? It is normal to be nervous or anxious before attending a therapy session, especially your first one. You are not alone! It is great you are considering therapy, acting on the desire to find a safe space that would allow you to identify, describe, learn, and better cope with challenging situations, behaviors, and emotions. Many people do not know what to expect from their first session and feel ambivalent or apprehension about beginning the counseling process or starting over with someone new. Do not allow fears about the unknown or issues with trust to delay/prevent you from getting help.
Apprehensive about therapy? It is normal to be nervous or anxious before attending a therapy session, especially your first one. You are not alone! It is great you are considering therapy, acting on the desire to find a safe space that would allow you to identify, describe, learn, and better cope with challenging situations, behaviors, and emotions. Many people do not know what to expect from their first session and feel ambivalent or apprehension about beginning the counseling process or starting over with someone new. Do not allow fears about the unknown or issues with trust to delay/prevent you from getting help.
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Christine Joy
Counselor, LGPC, RPSGT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with symptoms of Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or a life transition that affects your daily functioning, relationships, or career? Do you feel overwhelmed, or exhausted, have difficulty managing your day, or have trouble falling or staying asleep? Do you wonder if life could be better? I believe that your life could be better. You are unique, and have gifts and strengths waiting to be discovered, so that you can reach your full potential. I will meet you where you are, offering a blend of active listening and practical tools tailored to your specific needs.
Do you struggle with symptoms of Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or a life transition that affects your daily functioning, relationships, or career? Do you feel overwhelmed, or exhausted, have difficulty managing your day, or have trouble falling or staying asleep? Do you wonder if life could be better? I believe that your life could be better. You are unique, and have gifts and strengths waiting to be discovered, so that you can reach your full potential. I will meet you where you are, offering a blend of active listening and practical tools tailored to your specific needs.
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Eileen Tsonis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Online Only)
Are you a woman struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues? Are you experiencing sexuality issues with your partner/spouse and too embarrassed to discuss or ask questions? I offer a warm, supportive manner to help you find solutions that are right for you. I also have extensive experience working with troubled couples, parent-child relationships, children and adolescent girls' issues.
Are you a woman struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues? Are you experiencing sexuality issues with your partner/spouse and too embarrassed to discuss or ask questions? I offer a warm, supportive manner to help you find solutions that are right for you. I also have extensive experience working with troubled couples, parent-child relationships, children and adolescent girls' issues.
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Loving Care Behavioral Health Network.org
Licensed Professional Counselor, MADC, MPC, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
My name is Dr. Penny Gauer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling with a Ph.D., In Behavioral Health Counseling. My goal is making sure my clients care comes first, your needs becomes my first priority.
My name is Dr. Penny Gauer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have a Masters in Addiction Counseling and Professional Counseling with a Ph.D., In Behavioral Health Counseling. My goal is making sure my clients care comes first, your needs becomes my first priority.
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Contemporary Counseling welcomes clients from all walks of life. Contemporary Counseling respects all individuals looking through the lens of trauma exposure coupled with psychotherapy. Contemporary Counseling offers customized treatment plans to assist each individual with creating systems of sustainability.
Contemporary Counseling welcomes clients from all walks of life. Contemporary Counseling respects all individuals looking through the lens of trauma exposure coupled with psychotherapy. Contemporary Counseling offers customized treatment plans to assist each individual with creating systems of sustainability.
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An experienced therapist who understands the strengths and challenges, I have spent 20 years treating young adults and working professionals who have challenges with Attention, Executive Function, Memory, and Learning. My secondary specialty is solution-focused counseling for life transitions and decision-making. Stress and anxiety often increase during phases of transition, and counseling can help you decide how to implement change without feeling overwhelmed. Finally, I offer expert coaching in communication, boundary-setting, and taking radical self-care to center your wellbeing amidst life demands and responsibilities.
An experienced therapist who understands the strengths and challenges, I have spent 20 years treating young adults and working professionals who have challenges with Attention, Executive Function, Memory, and Learning. My secondary specialty is solution-focused counseling for life transitions and decision-making. Stress and anxiety often increase during phases of transition, and counseling can help you decide how to implement change without feeling overwhelmed. Finally, I offer expert coaching in communication, boundary-setting, and taking radical self-care to center your wellbeing amidst life demands and responsibilities.
Merlene J Blair-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced therapist and life coach who specializes in working with couples, families and individuals who are at a crossroad in their lives. Coaching is one of the many modalities I use to assist clients in moving forward.
I am an experienced therapist and life coach who specializes in working with couples, families and individuals who are at a crossroad in their lives. Coaching is one of the many modalities I use to assist clients in moving forward.
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There is nothing too big or too small for a reason to come to therapy. Therapy is for people that feel that they want to gain more control in their lives and understand more of themselves. You might ask...Why does this get on my nerves so much? Why can't I just leave this alone? You really might just feel tired and overwhlemed. Your goals might seem so far away or just not achieveable at all. Do you feel like you are just there?
There is nothing too big or too small for a reason to come to therapy. Therapy is for people that feel that they want to gain more control in their lives and understand more of themselves. You might ask...Why does this get on my nerves so much? Why can't I just leave this alone? You really might just feel tired and overwhlemed. Your goals might seem so far away or just not achieveable at all. Do you feel like you are just there?
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Life can send some difficult challenges our way that can be really hard to handle. Reaching out to work with a therapist is a great first step towards managing any challenge. Whether you are dealing with feelings of hopelessness, worry, or grief. Or, you're tackling a life transition such as a new job, blending a family, a child struggling in school, or a new health condition. Please know that you don't have to manage these difficulties alone. I am here to help!
Life can send some difficult challenges our way that can be really hard to handle. Reaching out to work with a therapist is a great first step towards managing any challenge. Whether you are dealing with feelings of hopelessness, worry, or grief. Or, you're tackling a life transition such as a new job, blending a family, a child struggling in school, or a new health condition. Please know that you don't have to manage these difficulties alone. I am here to help!
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Now Accepting New Clients! I specialize in attachment based therapy for teens and adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life challenges, co-dependency and/or familial or relationship issues. I am a board certified registered art therapist. I work from a holistic, client centered perspective merging clinical approaches such as EMDR, Attachment-Based, CBT and Inner-Child work.
Now Accepting New Clients! I specialize in attachment based therapy for teens and adults struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life challenges, co-dependency and/or familial or relationship issues. I am a board certified registered art therapist. I work from a holistic, client centered perspective merging clinical approaches such as EMDR, Attachment-Based, CBT and Inner-Child work.
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Elizabeth Kraft
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
I have 5 years’ experience working with middle to late adolescence as well as young and older adults with focus on stress, anxiety, trauma, mindfulness, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and especially grief. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create your own path using techniques from person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, existential & Holistic therapy approaches. In my free time, I enjoy watching tv, playing video games and learning about family and military history.
I have 5 years’ experience working with middle to late adolescence as well as young and older adults with focus on stress, anxiety, trauma, mindfulness, self-esteem, substance use disorders, and especially grief. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create your own path using techniques from person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, existential & Holistic therapy approaches. In my free time, I enjoy watching tv, playing video games and learning about family and military history.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Greetings and salutations! Rachel speaking. I provide counseling services that cater to diverse populations and I work to meet the unique needs of individuals who are experiencing PTSD and individuals going through the grieving process. We will work together as a team to ensure your mental health journey sees results.
Greetings and salutations! Rachel speaking. I provide counseling services that cater to diverse populations and I work to meet the unique needs of individuals who are experiencing PTSD and individuals going through the grieving process. We will work together as a team to ensure your mental health journey sees results.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 28 years of experience providing therapy to individuals impacted by substance use, depression, and other mental health issues. I have a proven track record of helping clients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I look forward to assisting guiding clients from their problems to continued growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over 28 years of experience providing therapy to individuals impacted by substance use, depression, and other mental health issues. I have a proven track record of helping clients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I look forward to assisting guiding clients from their problems to continued growth.
I have practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings, both in-patient and out-patient, and have taught in the Psychology Department at College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
My experience has covered many diverse populations such as seniors, families, adults, and couples.
I have practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings, both in-patient and out-patient, and have taught in the Psychology Department at College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
My experience has covered many diverse populations such as seniors, families, adults, and couples.
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Lydia Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CAC-AD
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117
My career experience is extensive. I have provided services and supervised a team of professional counselor. I have experience working with Women and Children, couples and family therapy. I worked passionately to assess and provide treatments needs for clients. I am a bilingual therapist with knowledge on the various cultures and belief of the Latino Community.
My career experience is extensive. I have provided services and supervised a team of professional counselor. I have experience working with Women and Children, couples and family therapy. I worked passionately to assess and provide treatments needs for clients. I am a bilingual therapist with knowledge on the various cultures and belief of the Latino Community.
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Over the last 20 years, I have worked with children, adolescents & adults in a variety of settings. I recognize that in order to effectively work with anyone of any age you have to engage the client where they are at. I realize that it is important to understand culture, upbringing, parenting styles, essentially the world that the client lives in, in order to truly be empathetic to a person's issues and life challenges.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked with children, adolescents & adults in a variety of settings. I recognize that in order to effectively work with anyone of any age you have to engage the client where they are at. I realize that it is important to understand culture, upbringing, parenting styles, essentially the world that the client lives in, in order to truly be empathetic to a person's issues and life challenges.
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Diane Walsh
Counselor, PhD, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with a variety of individuals to manage life transitions, strengthen relationships, and address challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, and/or shame. I believe in the value of compassion, authenticity, and humor, and I work to support others on their journey towards healing from a strengths-based perspective.
I have experience working with a variety of individuals to manage life transitions, strengthen relationships, and address challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, and/or shame. I believe in the value of compassion, authenticity, and humor, and I work to support others on their journey towards healing from a strengths-based perspective.
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Providing individual therapy is what I am most passionate about. My approach to therapy is using Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions. However, through my experience, I’ve learned to be adaptable using Motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), or whatever modality fits the client’s needs. I believe that maximum input equals maximum output, so I aim to bring my best effort forward every day and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with you all.
Providing individual therapy is what I am most passionate about. My approach to therapy is using Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental conditions. However, through my experience, I’ve learned to be adaptable using Motivational interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), or whatever modality fits the client’s needs. I believe that maximum input equals maximum output, so I aim to bring my best effort forward every day and I’m looking forward to meeting and working with you all.
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"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Are you tired of pretending "everything's fine", when it's not? Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty & courage. It takes guts to ask for help & face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up & true bravery to take action for lasting change. We often hit a wall in life & reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine & can guide you across? As we embark on this transformative journey, I will be here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your true potential.
"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Are you tired of pretending "everything's fine", when it's not? Real men embrace vulnerability, honesty & courage. It takes guts to ask for help & face struggles head-on. It takes strength to open up & true bravery to take action for lasting change. We often hit a wall in life & reach a turning point – a bridge we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist who is real and genuine & can guide you across? As we embark on this transformative journey, I will be here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to unlock your true potential.
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Lyndsey Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Owings Mills, MD 21117 (Online Only)
My speciality is serving clients with reproductive related mental health issues. I specialize in treating women experiencing perinatal mental health disorders like postpartum depression and anxiety. I treat women experiencing grief after pregnancy loss or reproductive surgical procedures.
My speciality is serving clients with reproductive related mental health issues. I specialize in treating women experiencing perinatal mental health disorders like postpartum depression and anxiety. I treat women experiencing grief after pregnancy loss or reproductive surgical procedures.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Owings Mills, MD
300+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Owings Mills, MD who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
70% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Stress |
59% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
74% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in Owings Mills, MD see their clients
66% | In Person and Online | |
34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Owings Mills?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.