Therapists in Columbia, MD
Welcome to my profile! I'm passionate about helping clients who have faced challenges in their previous therapy experiences and are ready to embark on the next step in their healing journey. If you have a baseline of coping skills and mental health awareness but struggle to address the root causes of your issues or make lasting changes, I'm here to Help! I understand how difficult it can be to navigate life when you feel disconnected from yourself and lack a sense of worthiness. Together, we'll explore strategies to cultivate self-compassion and develop a stronger sense of self-worth, empowering you to live a fulfilling life
Welcome to my profile! I'm passionate about helping clients who have faced challenges in their previous therapy experiences and are ready to embark on the next step in their healing journey. If you have a baseline of coping skills and mental health awareness but struggle to address the root causes of your issues or make lasting changes, I'm here to Help! I understand how difficult it can be to navigate life when you feel disconnected from yourself and lack a sense of worthiness. Together, we'll explore strategies to cultivate self-compassion and develop a stronger sense of self-worth, empowering you to live a fulfilling life
Courtney P. Keeton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Not accepting new clients
**I am NOT currently accepting new patients ** I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for child and adolescent anxiety-related disorders including selective mutism. I also am a part-time faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
**I am NOT currently accepting new patients ** I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for child and adolescent anxiety-related disorders including selective mutism. I also am a part-time faculty member at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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.
Katherine Hales
Counselor, MEd, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck or avoiding change due to fear of the unknown? Life's challenges can leave us overwhelmed and uncertain. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, accepting help is a sign of inner strength.
Are you feeling stuck or avoiding change due to fear of the unknown? Life's challenges can leave us overwhelmed and uncertain. Whether you're facing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or trauma, accepting help is a sign of inner strength.
Peace Within Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
I want my clients to feel safe when expressing their emotions in a healthy environment. I want tp assist my client to feel confident in themselves and whatever they do to better their communities.
I want my clients to feel safe when expressing their emotions in a healthy environment. I want tp assist my client to feel confident in themselves and whatever they do to better their communities.
Evan Jang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Maybe you've considered therapy before, but life got in the way – and now you feel like you're at a breaking point with unexpected changes, struggles in your relationships, and negative thoughts that invade your mind. First, take a moment to applaud yourself simply for taking the time to read this. You desire and hope for a better, more balanced future, recognizing the strength it takes to seek support along the way.
Maybe you've considered therapy before, but life got in the way – and now you feel like you're at a breaking point with unexpected changes, struggles in your relationships, and negative thoughts that invade your mind. First, take a moment to applaud yourself simply for taking the time to read this. You desire and hope for a better, more balanced future, recognizing the strength it takes to seek support along the way.
Accepting New Clients! Children, Adults & Couples!
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle.
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle.
Abby Holland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you ready to begin your journey towards wellness and healing? I believe that the start of healing begins with finding balance. Balance can be found through compassion, forgiveness, empathy, genuine joy, and exploring your innermost thoughts. Therapy is a safe space where I can help you to find harmony by providing support without judgement and bias. I have worked with adults and adolescents in navigating life's challenges including depression, anxiety, gender and sexuality concerns, addiction recovery, stress management, and more.
Are you ready to begin your journey towards wellness and healing? I believe that the start of healing begins with finding balance. Balance can be found through compassion, forgiveness, empathy, genuine joy, and exploring your innermost thoughts. Therapy is a safe space where I can help you to find harmony by providing support without judgement and bias. I have worked with adults and adolescents in navigating life's challenges including depression, anxiety, gender and sexuality concerns, addiction recovery, stress management, and more.
Ashleigh Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
You are so brave for stepping up to the plate to improve your life; to attain greater balance, achieve your goals, enhance your self-assurance, learn your strengths, and to feel empowered to live fully! I love working with adults who struggle with trying to manage it all. Between work, parenting, relationships, socializing with friends, and maintaining a meaningful spiritual life, many adults are just plain exhausted. You desire to feel greater peace with it all and to start enjoying life again. I see you and I hear you, and I cannot wait for us to work together so you can discover your needs and finally meet your goals.
You are so brave for stepping up to the plate to improve your life; to attain greater balance, achieve your goals, enhance your self-assurance, learn your strengths, and to feel empowered to live fully! I love working with adults who struggle with trying to manage it all. Between work, parenting, relationships, socializing with friends, and maintaining a meaningful spiritual life, many adults are just plain exhausted. You desire to feel greater peace with it all and to start enjoying life again. I see you and I hear you, and I cannot wait for us to work together so you can discover your needs and finally meet your goals.
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.
What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.
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Brenda Fischel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Master's Degree from Argosy University. Brenda works well with those needing support with anxiety, depression, general stress, relationship issues and co-occurring disorders with addictions. Whether you’re struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns., Brenda is here to work with you.
Brenda Fischel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Master's Degree from Argosy University. Brenda works well with those needing support with anxiety, depression, general stress, relationship issues and co-occurring disorders with addictions. Whether you’re struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns., Brenda is here to work with you.
Tony Du Laney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044 (Online Only)
Life Can Be Hard. Therapy Shouldn't Be. A calm and safe space can go a long way in helping us find our way forward. I understand that there is no one size fits all in therapy. Every person and every motivation to seek counseling is different. Nevertheless, you've arrived here. Let's begin your journey towards being a better you. My therapy style can best be described as compassionate, caring, and humorous. Afterall, laughter can be a powerful tool. I approach my work holistically by working with my clients to best understand their needs while looking at how their basic needs are being met.
Life Can Be Hard. Therapy Shouldn't Be. A calm and safe space can go a long way in helping us find our way forward. I understand that there is no one size fits all in therapy. Every person and every motivation to seek counseling is different. Nevertheless, you've arrived here. Let's begin your journey towards being a better you. My therapy style can best be described as compassionate, caring, and humorous. Afterall, laughter can be a powerful tool. I approach my work holistically by working with my clients to best understand their needs while looking at how their basic needs are being met.
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 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 help stressed and overwhelmed professionals who look like they have it all together on the outside but may have a few things bothering them on the inside. You might be the person who everyone goes to for support and advice, but when you share your concerns, it's not taken as seriously by your family or friends. This may leave you feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, and isolated despite crushing it at work, as a parent, or when leading at church. Maybe you are a spouse/partner, parent, healthcare provider, or pastor/clergy who has current or past stressors that are weighing you down or leaving you feeling out of sorts.
I help stressed and overwhelmed professionals who look like they have it all together on the outside but may have a few things bothering them on the inside. You might be the person who everyone goes to for support and advice, but when you share your concerns, it's not taken as seriously by your family or friends. This may leave you feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, and isolated despite crushing it at work, as a parent, or when leading at church. Maybe you are a spouse/partner, parent, healthcare provider, or pastor/clergy who has current or past stressors that are weighing you down or leaving you feeling out of sorts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength-based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and have recently become a credentialed Board Approved Supervisor. For the last several years, I have been advocating for and with people struggling with mental health concerns. As a strength-based, person-centered clinician, meeting an individual’s needs in crisis, mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and other similar stressors, I am well prepared to work side-by-side with my clients and help guide them through the often confusing processes leading toward success.
I have experience creating supportive therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples and family systems; challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues, family distress and other concerns.
I have experience creating supportive therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples and family systems; challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues, family distress and other concerns.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor dedicated to working with clients to support discovering and reauthoring their personal stories when life feels scrambled and out of control. I view difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and communication issues as symptoms of a root cause. My approach centers on a trauma-informed lens while utilizing an eclectic approach drawing from an internal family systems model, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe in not only supporting you with your presenting symptoms but also aiding you in embracing your whole self.
I am a licensed graduate professional counselor dedicated to working with clients to support discovering and reauthoring their personal stories when life feels scrambled and out of control. I view difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and communication issues as symptoms of a root cause. My approach centers on a trauma-informed lens while utilizing an eclectic approach drawing from an internal family systems model, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe in not only supporting you with your presenting symptoms but also aiding you in embracing your whole self.
Ainigriv Crockett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045 (Online Only)
Life transitions may bring about unprecedented challenges that can evoke our deepest fears and anxieties. You’ve probably recognized ineffective patterns of behaviors and thoughts that have placed a strain in your relationships or perhaps you have recognized a level of discomfort in advocating for yourself and setting healthy boundaries with others leaving you feeling silenced and frustrated. Together we may uncover deeply rooted patterns of behavior and generational cycles of trauma that impact your current decisions/relationships and identify effective coping skills to help you troubleshoot and manage future problems with ease.
Life transitions may bring about unprecedented challenges that can evoke our deepest fears and anxieties. You’ve probably recognized ineffective patterns of behaviors and thoughts that have placed a strain in your relationships or perhaps you have recognized a level of discomfort in advocating for yourself and setting healthy boundaries with others leaving you feeling silenced and frustrated. Together we may uncover deeply rooted patterns of behavior and generational cycles of trauma that impact your current decisions/relationships and identify effective coping skills to help you troubleshoot and manage future problems with ease.
Jessica Diez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21046 (Online Only)
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or lost in your life? Have you had a difficult life change that is keeping you from moving forward? Do you have hopes and dreams that you struggle to fulfill? These types of struggles can have a serious impact on your quality of life and your ability to cope. It is possible to change your life and to become the best version of you. This is my ultimate goal with my clients. I work with individuals specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or lost in your life? Have you had a difficult life change that is keeping you from moving forward? Do you have hopes and dreams that you struggle to fulfill? These types of struggles can have a serious impact on your quality of life and your ability to cope. It is possible to change your life and to become the best version of you. This is my ultimate goal with my clients. I work with individuals specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and adjustment issues.
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Number of Therapists in Columbia, MD
800+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Columbia, MD who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
75% | Self Esteem |
74% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
62% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
75% | CareFirst |
How Therapists in Columbia, MD see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Columbia?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.