Therapists in Maryland

Rebecca Falter
Rebecca Falter
I believe in creating a warm and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and healing. By taking a person-centered approach, I strive to understand your individual needs and meet you where you are in your therapeutic journey. Together, we can explore your emotions and experiences, opening new doors to self-expression, emotional well-being, and personal development.
My experience includes working with teenagers, adults, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, PTSD, OCD, life transitions, trauma, grief/loss, and relationship obstacles.

Nicole Leibforth
Nicole Leibforth
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with a wide range of age groups including children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. My professional experience includes working in a variety of settings such as residential treatment for children and adolescents, partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs for clients with eating disorders, inpatient substance use treatment, and outpatient mental health treatment. I have training and experience in the areas of complex trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidality, and crisis intervention. I will see clients with a variety of diagnoses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and trauma related disorders.

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.

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.

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.

Renee Bonifacio Richberg
Renee Bonifacio Richberg
I am committed to providing a space where my clients can comfortably and freely process their past and present experiences and express themselves without judgment. I believe insight building is the key to self-acceptance through a client-centered, strengths-based, solutions-focused, and holistic approach.
I am certified in the Advanced Treatment of Mood Disorders, a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. My areas of treatment focus on helping adults who are experiencing challenges with symptoms related to bipolar disorder and other moderate to severe mood disorders; personality disorders; ; and anxiety disorders, including moderate OCD symptoms. I also speak Tagalog (Filipino).

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.

Fern Cohen
Fern Cohen
As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I champion neurodiversity and a strength-based approach. I’m particularly passionate about supporting autistic individuals in their journey towards self-identity, self-advocacy, relationships, and communication.
I’ve obtained an Advanced Trauma Treatment certification through the Ferentz Institute. As a trauma-informed therapist, I bring a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental perspective to my work.
I am eager to assist individuals aged 12 and through various life transitions and concerns, including autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

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.

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.

Kristie Slaski
Kristie Slaski
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those I work with. Since 2004, I have had the privilege of working in various capacities within the mental health sector, including outpatient mental health, school-based mental health, inpatient treatment, crisis intervention, and the correctional system. This diverse background has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals from all walks of life. I have had the pleasure of working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families, helping them navigate through a wide range of mental health issues.

Molly Stanley
Molly Stanley
I utilize multiple modalities within my approach based on each client’s individual needs. These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solutions-focused, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), experiential, and client-centered. I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and substance abuse.
I also have experience working in outpatient substance abuse treatment, within which I focused on sexual health. As a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, I find sexual health education to be extremely important and strive to create an open, non-judgemental environment when discussing these topics.

Maria Hudson
Maria Hudson
Creating a warm, nonjudgmental space is my priority, where you can reconnect with your true self, heal, and strengthen your relationships. As a compassionate and attentive listener, I am committed to helping you achieve optimal contentment and peace of mind throughout our time together.
My customized approach allows clients to feel supported, welcomed, encouraged, and genuinely heard. With extensive experience, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families, who have faced a variety of challenges, including ADHD, anxiety, self-harm, relationship troubles, adjusting to life stressors, divorce, and grief.

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.

Julia Rostkowski
Julia Rostkowski
I specialize in a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas including ADHD, adoption, alcohol use, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, behavioral issues, child and adolescent challenges, coping skills, family conflict, grief, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, self-esteem, depression, dual diagnosis, stress, and women’s issues, with a strong commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, my approach is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care and child development.
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