Child Therapists in Maryland

Hello! I’m Nina, a Licensed Clinical Therapist who has been working in trauma intervention for 17+ years. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a rape crisis counselor, a trauma-healing self-defense instructor, and trauma-informed care consultant for non-profits. I approach therapy using multiple modalities. I believe in the mind-body connection and integrate mindfulness and body-based interventions where needed, including a focus on the physiology of stress and emotions. I use a wholistic approach to therapy, exploring all your identities, ambivalences, and values, and believe that understanding your upbringing and cultures are critical to how you cope and relate to the world and yourself in it.

Hello there! I am Carrie Freshour, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker with a rich tapestry of experience spanning over two decades. I am currently accepting new clients; however, please be advised that I have very specific and limited session times open at this time. Therefore, I require a consultation call before scheduling to ensure I can meet your needs and allow you to meet me. PLEASE SCHEDULE A 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION CALL BEFORE SCHEDULING. Hopefully, this will make it a win-win! Now, here is a little more about me: I wear many hats—clinician, leader, trainer, author, speaker, mom, and subject matter expert. My mission is to guide you through life's challenges, helping you unlock your true potential and achieve sustainable results. With a foundation in trauma-informed theories, I'm here to empower you. Whether regaining control over your life, boosting self-esteem, conquering self-sabotage, or mastering conflict management, I draw from my extensive clinical background to provide the best practices for lasting change. I believe in the power of strength and resilience. My approach is rooted in these principles, shaped by my lived experiences, clinical expertise, and years of coaching. I'm not afraid to have tough conversations that lead to breakthroughs, helping you overcome obstacles and turn aspirations into realities. As a therapist, I specialize in working with teens and adults who've faced trauma, abuse, and violence. I understand the unique challenges you may be facing and create a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings. School stress, career decisions, toxic environments, or relationship issues? I'm here to listen and equip you with the tools to thrive. Together, we work towards your goals, helping you live your best life. Taking the first step toward therapy can be intimidating, but it's courageous. Congratulations on this significant leap! Stronger together! Carrie

I am a retired Army paratrooper. After the military, I owned a tree business as a tree climber (for a brief period). I worked in the public school system for 7-years as an educator. As a clinician, I served in a non-public level-5 school with students from all over the state of Maryland; with suicide and crisis; with human trafficked girls; with marriage/couples and families; and sexual and substance addictions. Over the years, my experiences have included people living on the streets of Baltimore to the fast paced life of the D.C./Alexandria area. It has included the misunderstood educators during the stressful school year and decompressing summers to the misunderstood law enforcement, military, veteran, and first responders faithfully serving the public without question each day and night. Two core values of mine are respect and dignity. I believe that the greatest independent person is a person that knows how to be dependent on others in the right way, with the right amount of intensity, and for the right amount of time. An independent person knows where dependence on someone else makes them stronger, safer, wiser, lovelier and more successful in life and in relationships.

I’m an LCPC with experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and women’s issues. I bring empathy and a practical approach, working with you to build coping skills, shift perspectives, and create lasting positive change. I believe that using humor and building a genuine connection helps create a trusting and comfortable space where we can work effectively together. Whether you’re facing difficult emotions, life transitions, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can explore your strengths, develop tools that fit your life, and help you feel more confident and in control.

Hi, my name is Miguel. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, came of age in New York City, and served in the US Army for several years. I am a clinician and educator, and credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Maryland), Licensed Professional Counselor (Virginia), and a National Certified Counselor with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NCC). In addition, I have a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am finishing my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and I’m a registered supervisor with my board. In my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings within public health, mental health treatment, substance use treatment, inpatient treatment, and private practice. While I have training in a number of therapeutic models, I primarily utilize existential approaches in therapy since their tenants are relatively universal in nature and relate well to most people's experiences. These tenants focus on an individual’s search for meaning, fears of loss, feelings of isolation, and the foundations of hope we build for ourselves. In terms of other models of treatment, I have certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I have extensive training in culturally-integrated therapy, sexual health therapy, cyberpsychology, and Gottman-based therapies for couples. I have had the privilege to work with a wide range of clients in terms of age, gender, race, social economic status, and acuity of symptoms. While everyone has something unique to bring to therapy I find the most fulfillment working with couples, those dealing with issues regarding their sexuality, first responders (police, firefighters, EMT’s), individuals recovering from trauma, and people dealing with concerns with technology such as video game or online addiction. Regardless of what you are looking for from therapy, my aspiration is to provide an open and welcoming environment where a collaborative relationship can be built to assist you in exploring concerns that you have in your life.

First I want to acknowledge your effort to get help for your issues. You may be struggling with relationships, depression from a loss, anxiety about your future, memories of a terrible incident in the past, or an abusive childhood. Whatever it is that is getting in the way of your current life and your goals for the future, when you have the courage to work through these seemingly impossible challenges, you will find hope and your life will get better. I'm here to walk with you on this creative journey, your path to healing and wholeness. As an expressive arts therapist with degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Early Childhood/Special Education, I bring my experience working with children and families, counseling those with mental health challenges who combat racism and poverty, and accompanying people struggling with recovery or a trauma history. In addition to verbal therapy, I use the expressive arts and psychodrama techniques to dig more deeply into troublesome issues with an underlying strengths-based approach.

I am a compassionate, empathetic, and intuitive licensed clinical professional counselor. I earned an MA in Professional Counseling with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty at Liberty University. I have completed specialized training in TF-CBT, Certified-DBT (C-DBT), Certified Youth Mental Health Specialist (CYMHS), and EDMR. I have nine years of experience in group and individual therapy sessions. I enjoy working with my clients from a holistic perspective to assist them in healing their whole selves.

Hello, my name is Khiana Simmons, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated with a Masters in Social Work from The Catholic University of America. I have been practicing therapy for six years. Currently, I am a grief counselor and have been focusing on helping clients navigate life without their loved ones presence on earth. I have worked in hospital settings, hospice, schools, and private practice.

Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I graduated from University of Maryland, School of Social Work, with a master’s degree majoring in Children and Families. I have over fifteen years of social work experience and over eight years of clinical work. My greatest joy is to assist children, adults and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and life transitions, among others, to become better versions of themselves.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Certified serving the state of Maryland. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York City, with a specialization in advanced clinical social work practice, and my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. My goal is to serve children, youth and adults who are striving to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome! Congratulations on taking the courageous first step of seeking out a therapist. It is an act of bravery and courage to explore what is impacting you or your child. Contacting a therapist can feel intimidating and overwhelming, but I hope you will take a minute (and maybe a few deep breaths) to see how I can help. I specialize in treating children, teens, and young adults. I have been working in the mental health field for over 7 years, including over 4 years in a residential treatment setting treating children struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and PTSD, as well as other diagnoses. I utilize TF-CBT, mindfulness, and other modalities in my practice. Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey!

Meet Tara Zandi, LICSW – a compassionate and highly skilled therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, and families. Tara holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and an MSW in Clinical Social Work, blending deep academic knowledge with practical expertise. She’s trained in a powerful range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, PCIT, EMDR, and even yoga for children—offering a holistic and personalized approach to healing. Whether working through depression, anxiety, or behavioral health challenges, Tara meets her clients with empathy, insight, and culturally sensitive care. Fluent in English and Farsi, Tara creates a welcoming space for diverse communities to feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey toward wellness.

Welcome!!! I'm Egypt and I've been a licensed therapist for the last 4 years. I have a client lead approach that focuses on strengthening confidence and autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.

I'm Jessica Flowers an LCSW-C in Maryland with over 8 years of experience in mental health and medical social work. I work with adults and children providing individual, group and family sessions. I work with Client by helping them tackle issues related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, family issues, domestic violence, pregnancy concerns, grief, women's health, self-esteem, oppositional behavior, ADHD, and more. I am committed to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.

Hello, My core belief is that all people are created equal; therefore, everyone has equal right to leave to their fullest potential. I earned my master’s in social work from University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD in 2010. I have Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in MD, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC and Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in VA. For more than 10 years, I have utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), humanistic, person-center, strength-focused therapy and other psychotherapy Intervention to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual or family in diverse therapy environment. I am commented to assist people to live life to their fullest potential because we all have one life to live, and we deserve to be in peace with ourselves. I have worked with people in LGBTQ+ community both in individual and couple session. I am WPATH qualify to write gender affirming surgery letter.

Great to meet you! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and current Ph.D. candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision, I am passionate about providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and adults. My clinical work is driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to a safe, affirming space where their voice is heard and their story matters. With years of experience in school, community, and private practice settings, I specialize in supporting individuals from diverse, underrepresented, and crisis-impacted communities. Mental health is not one-size-fits-all, and seeking support is a courageous step toward growth and healing. I’m honored to walk beside my clients as they navigate life’s challenges, process difficult emotions, and rediscover their inner strengths.

Howdy! I'm Gabe! I'm an LMHC in Florida, an LCPC in Maryland, and a LMHC in Indiana. I graduated from UCF in 2021 and right away fell into working with high-need adults and adolescents & the families of adolescents in Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working with adolescents and adults with neurodiversity, mood dysregulation, conflict with family and friends, depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma. I don't "fix" people; I strive to help you learn the skills you need to build up your life the way you want it. As a disclaimer, I don't use AI in my practice, at all. I believe in privacy first and foremost.

As a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 10+ years of experience, I have worked with a range of clients and mental health challenges. My expertise centers around helping people heal from past hurt, calm down anxious thoughts, and find their voice to create healthier relationships. My approach is collaborative, strength based, and holistic. I believe everyone has everything they need within them to live their best life. My role is to support and encourage you on your journey to uncover your inner strengths to live a life in peace and wholeness. Together we will explore multiple aspects of your life and set goals in each area. I will teach you new skills and support you as you become stronger and more resilient in overcoming your stressors.

Hi there, welcome to you! My name is Piera and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas, Colorado, Michigan and Maryland. I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology and Business from the University of Texas at Austin and my graduate/master's degree from New York University's Silver School of Social Work. I love animals, baking, learning about new things, random fun facts, and being in nature.