Therapists in Maryland

Kevin Barwick
Kevin Barwick
Kevin specifically works with men and couples around the theme of empowering men to understand their true manhood and strength, while learning to listen more deeply and love more fully. His approach often involves practicing the communication skills, homework assignments, re-story telling and more.

Hannah Jones
Hannah Jones
My aim is to build strong therapeutic relationships with each client, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that encourages growth, comfort, and safety. In this supportive environment, clients can share their stories at their own pace, without fear of judgment, and communicate their needs in a way that promotes understanding and validation. My diverse experience includes working with individuals struggling with ADHD, autism, life transitions and anxiety.

Maika Ton-Nu
Maika Ton-Nu
As a therapist, I’m committed to fostering personal growth, healing, and self-understanding. While I use a variety of therapeutic tools in my practice, I also recognize the potential of artistic expression as an additional means of exploration and understanding. Creating a safe, open, and respectful space for dialogue is a cornerstone of my work. I incorporate a broad range of therapeutic approaches. I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from children and adolescents to adults. My experience spans a variety of settings, including online therapy groups, community programs for adults with developmental disorders, and hospital environments.

Kelsey Averbukh
Kelsey Averbukh
I have worked in the mental health field for 10 years now and have had the honor of working in many settings from intensive outpatient to a cooperative member led non-profit to private practice. These opportunities have given me experience working with young children to older adults and even families. I’m all about empowering individuals to discover their inner strength and building healthy relationships with themselves and those around them. Whether you’re grappling with the strains of daily stress, wrestling with anxiety, or the rollercoaster of life’s transitions, I am here to provide unwavering support.

Caitlin Strem
Caitlin Strem
As a dedicated counselor, my mission is to use a strengths-based approach, focusing on each person’s unique identity, to help them reach their wellness goals. I have experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents, and young adults who face challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and conflicts in interpersonal relationships.
Throughout our work together, I will help you identify and build on your existing strengths, develop new coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness. We will also explore how your relationships and social connections impact your well-being, empowering you to make meaningful changes that lead to a more fulfilling life.

Lauren LaPenna
Lauren LaPenna
My highest priority is to build a strong rapport with each of my clients. I place a strong emphasis on therapy being a collaborative space where my clients and I can work as a team to maximize their full potential. No matter what you’re going through, my intention is to walk alongside you and help you feel validated, supported, understood, and empowered on your journey towards growth and inner peace.
I offer psychotherapy to clients of all ages with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship concerns, family conflict, anger, and life transitions. Additionally, I am experienced in working with individuals with autism and special needs.

Dushyanthi Niyangoda
Dushyanthi Niyangoda
Cultivating a deeper level of awareness is key to living in congruence to one’s purpose. I empower clients to be fearless in exploring this metaphysical space, by examining their belief systems and their alignment to core values. My passion is to help clients experience pure-consciousness and self-reflection, as a guide in balancing the demands of society, culture, and family.

Chris Jones
Chris Jones
We specialize in working with teenagers and adolescents, men and men’s issues, foster parents, adoptive parents, and persons who identify as LGBTQIA2+. We also have a passion for working with clinicians and healthcare workers.

Rebecca Robbins
Rebecca Robbins
As a skilled therapist, I am dedicated to helping you change habits to improve your health, build stronger and more satisfying relationships, overcome fears that hold you back, and grow more emotionally resilient. My focus is on assisting you in reconnecting with your true self and healing and strengthening your relationships, all while providing a caring and attentive listening ear to help you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families, who have experienced ADHD, anxiety, self-harm, relationship troubles, adjusting to life stressors, divorce, and grief.

John Backert
John Backert
When stuck in a fog, it can be hard to find your way out. In today’s society, there is often so much going on that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress. As a therapist, I assist others in the journey of mental health by helping clients find their way through the fog by tapping into their own strengths as well as creating a focus on overall mental wellbeing.
I am motivated by my passion to help others create positive changes in their life. I have been heavily involved the field of mental health for over a decade at a variety of different levels, in addition to having experience with a plethora of various mental health diagnoses. Some of the areas I have extensive experiencing include depression, managing anxiety, grief, and trauma.

Danielle Ortiz
Danielle Ortiz
I bring a wealth of experience to my practice, specializing in assisting older teenagers and transitional adults through life’s various challenges. My expertise extends across different settings, including educational institutions, outpatient clinics, and telehealth platforms. This extensive background equips me with a deep understanding of the unique emotional, psychological, and developmental hurdles faced by individuals in these age groups, as well as their families. I find great fulfillment in helping clients navigate pivotal life transitions—whether it’s adjusting to college life, entering the workforce, or managing relationships. Understanding that life transitions can happen at any age, I welcome clients from 16 years old and up.

Edward Geraty
Edward Geraty
It is my belief and practice that we are more than our limited thinking minds. If you have tried other traditional therapies and find them lacking, you may find my Transpersonal, Jungian, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approach to be of benefit.

Jennah Kuhn
Jennah Kuhn
Together, using a person-centered approach, we’ll navigate the challenges and crises life throws your way. In those tough moments, objectivity can be elusive, and making the right decisions can be difficult. That’s why it’s my priority to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you feel truly heard and understood. Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, I adapt my methods to suit your specific needs.
My diverse experience includes working with at-risk youth and their families, individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, emotion regulation, PTSD, autism, and trauma.

Grace Kane
Grace Kane
My goal as your psychotherapist is to engage you in a collaborative process that promotes healing and self-determination. I firmly believe in our innate ability to make changes, love ourselves, and feel empowered. I have experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. In addition to my expertise in eating disorders, my experience encompasses anxiety, oppression, trauma, grief, social skills, developmental concerns, ADHD, and depression. I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families, employing a variety of techniques.

Randi Franke
Randi Franke
Creating a safe space to explore your concerns is vital for enhancing your mental and emotional health, and I am here to support you through your struggles. Whether you are grappling with gender or sexuality concerns, substance use, anxiety, grief and loss, or major life transitions, my objective is to help you improve your mental and emotional wellbeing.
My experience includes working with individuals living with anxiety, depression, addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and life transitions. As a Grief Counseling Specialist, I emphasize a client-centered approach focused on safety and acceptance.
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