Therapists in Maryland

My name is Bianca Johnson, and I’ve been a therapist in the Maryland area since 2021. I work with a wide range of clients, supporting concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and self-esteem. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Let’s work together to create the change you wish to see.

I have been a Mind, Body and Spirit counselor for 14 years. As a Pastoral Counselor I will help you examine not just your mental and physical well-being but also your spiritual well-being. I will to listen to you and assist you in examining your life, provide you with insight that will help you to determine what is the right course for you.

Hi there, I'm Ladonna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting clients in Virginia and Maryland. I have experience providing crisis intervention for a crisis line and providing psychotherapy services to children, adults, and families in private practice, schools, nonprofit outpatient clinics, and a local government agency. I meet my clients where they are at using an eclectic approach, pulling from multiple evidence-based therapy practices.

Over 20 years of experience guiding individuals and couples from struggle to strength. I trained at both Johns Hopkins psychiatry department and McGill university center for cognition and medicine. In recent years, I have specialized in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, weight management, and career-related challenges As a Cognitive Therapist, I believe that people have a choice: they can change their behavior, reframe their thought patterns, move forward, and regain hope.

I am here for you. My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oklahoma and Texas. I have a passion for helping individuals find healing, growth, and transformation in their lives. I have extensive education, experience, and expertise in various fields of counseling, ministry, and human relations. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others, I can help you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience helping people navigate life’s changes. Grounded in both my professional expertise and a deep sense of empathy, I strive to bring warmth, understanding, and genuine care into my work. I specialize in supporting individuals through the process of navigating life’s changes and transitions. To include anxiety, depression, relationships and/or marital concerns, stress management, and grief/loss. In therapy, I aim to assess and understand the root of the issue. While creating a safe space to explore past and present experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and build on existing strengths. My goal is to support you in finding clarity, strength, and growth as you move through life’s challenges.

Hello! My name is Douglas Starliper and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed to practice psychotherapy in both Maryland and Virginia! Before becoming a licensed therapist, I spent a career as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division where I deployed four times. The struggles many Veterans are facing today are what galvanized my interest and desire to begin my 2nd career as a therapist. I utilized my GI bill to complete my undergraduate degree at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD and my graduate degree at University of Maryland Baltimore. I recently completed the supervised portion of my career and am currently fully licensed to practice independently as a LCSW-C.

I’m a born-and-raised New Yorker, raised by Caribbean immigrant parents who instilled in me the classic Millennial mantra: “You can achieve anything.” And while that belief fueled my ambition, it also came with a side order of generational challenges—perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, and a not-so-charming inability to gracefully handle life transitions. You know, the usual. But here’s the thing: hardship turned out to be my superpower. I became ambitious, self-aware, and checked all the right boxes, yet I couldn’t escape the cycle of mental and emotional roadblocks that left me feeling stuck, wondering how to truly move forward. This insight shaped not only my path but the way I guide others on theirs. Through my clinical work, I help high achieving millennials identify their patterns to move out of survival mode and into their surplus by bridging the gap between knowing and feeling —because being stuck isn’t who you are, and settling isn’t your story.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and provide virtual counseling services to those residing in FL, MD, MI, and VA. I received my Masters from the University of Michigan and have been practicing for 15 years. I specialize in women-specific counseling, addressing the unique challenges that women face, including issues related to self-esteem, confidence, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, anxiety, grief, stress and life transitions. I also specialize in working with women and families with a connection to adoption.

Hi! I am a Licensed Individual Clinical Social Worker in DC (LICSW). I received my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology in 1985 and my Master's degree in Social Work in 1999. I earned my LICSW in 2002. This past December, I earned my Clinical license in Maryland (LCSW-C). I like talking with people--but more importantly, listening to people. To me, therapy is a block of time. It is an opportunity for people to talk to someone who is not a parent, brother, sister, spouse or even best friend. My goal is to listen to you and to help you consider options in your life.

I am a therapist with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. My background includes working in crisis treatment with children, adolescents, and adults. Currently, I work with adults aged 18–50 who experience mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. In addition to my professional experience, I also draw on personal experience in these areas, which enhances my understanding and empathy for my clients’ experiences.

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.

MENS ONLY THERAPIST*. Jason has experience working with males with a variety of presenting concerns, such as substance use, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, and trauma. Jason earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2020. He gives a lot of feedback--not-like what you see in the movies. He’s a dog-person and mixes-up how he takes his coffee--but it's usually an Americano.

I enjoy empowering my clients to see their own capacity for progress and to improve whatever challenges for which they seek therapy. I support my clients and guide them as needed to reach their goals in treatment. I bring a wealth of experience and tools to support my clients achieve their goals in therapy, and continue to assess what will work best for the unique needs of each client.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Maryland. I received my Masters from Loyola University Maryland and have been practicing for 12 years. I help adolescents, young adults, and millennials understand and analyze their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in order to ease anxiety and stay grounded. I like to help clients gain coping skills in order to overcome obstacles, problem solve, and reach full potential.

Hello. My name is Dave Sherwin and I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. Choosing a therapist is a significant step. Thank you for considering me. I believe everyone possesses unique strengths, and the power of therapy lies in empowering you to harness those strengths to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. It often requires courage to look honestly at the ways we think and behave, but by taking this step, you can unlock your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. I hope to have the opportunity to work with you on this journey and help you define a new, more resilient kind of strength.

I want to inspire you to be the best you can be. Life is full of challenges and your perspective on how you face them can make the difference in your ability to meet your full potential. I want to help you identify your challenges and find solutions so that you can set and achieve your goals. I have worked in a variety of settings including child welfare, outpatient mental health clinics, as a ACT Clinician, a Clinician with the IAFF COE, and have had my own private practice. I specialize in working with a variety of mental illnesses and utilize a variety of treatment methods depending on the individual and their needs.

My name is Julianne Toy, and I am a licensed therapist with a strong foundation in both education and social work. I earned my Master’s in Education from Concordia University of Portland in 2015, followed by a Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University in 2018. Having training in both fields has been invaluable — it allows me to be creative and flexible in my approach, integrating educational strategies with therapeutic interventions to enhance understanding, growth, and lasting change. I have worked with individuals across the lifespan — from early childhood through older adulthood — and in a wide variety of settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, jails, courts, community agencies, and offices. I also have extensive experience providing teletherapy in several formats, ensuring accessible and personalized care for clients wherever they are. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a case manager and volunteered for many years with at-risk youth and individuals with developmental disabilities. I also served as a crisis therapist, offering brief interventions and support to individuals at imminent risk. Over the course of my seven years as a therapist, I have provided both individual and group counseling, helping clients navigate a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. In recent years, my work has focused on private practice therapy with individuals and couples. Through this work, I have deepened my expertise and integrated several evidence-based therapeutic models to help clients improve their mental health, strengthen their relationships, and build more fulfilling lives. I currently work primarily with adolescents and adults, guiding them toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being.

Hi! My name is Desirre and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of stress and anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, motivation, career difficulties, and life changes. I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I am here to provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, and I am committed to helping you build the skills and resilience needed to create a positive and lasting change in your life. Remember, it takes strength to reach out, and by doing so, you are already taking the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.

With an innate desire to help others and a genuine curiosity surrounding the human psyche, Mr. Pierce Vincent felt called to enter the mental health field. My journey has taken me from a small town in Georgia to Des Moines, Iowa earning a B.S. in Psychology from Drake University in 2016. I continued his educational endeavors by moving to Maryland, earning a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Johns Hopkins University in the summer of 2020. Since 2020 I've attained licensure to practice in both Maryland and Georgia. As an eclectic therapist that is Socratic by nature, I am looking to truly understand the client while fostering new insight during the healing process. Simply said, I use a variety of tools and I ask questions with purpose.

I have been practicing therapy for over sixteen years. I received my Master's degree in Social Work from Florida International University and my PsyD. in Grief Counselling from Breyer State Theology University. I have experience with individuals, couples, and families. Some of my primary areas of expertise are family and relationship conflict, intimacy related issues and difficulty with various life changes and transitions. I specialize in assisting those who may be going through a rough patch in life or have experienced the death of a loved one. It is important to have a strong therapeutic relationship with your therapist and to feel that they are a good match for you. I want you to feel that therapy is a safe and non-judgmental place to share your thoughts, and feelings. I believe that counseling should primarily be solution-focused to help you achieve your goals and begin to see improvement as soon as possible.

My name is Percival Fisher, Jr. However, you can call me "Percy" and I have been providing individual and group psychotherapy for 12 years. I am here to assist you in reaching your goals in therapy. I provide a safe, warm, and interactive space to talk about your presenting issues. I have experience providing therapy to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, "coming out"/LGBTQIA-related issues, and family conflicts.

Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you finding your life is in turmoil because you have to make a change? Maybe you are changing careers or jobs, you’re recently divorced, your home is now an empty nest, or you are retiring. These are only a few of life’s transitions that can bring on depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the therapy I use most often, states that A (Antecedent action or event) + B (our belief about that antecedent action or event) = Consequences, (depression or happiness). If you think of a transition or event (A) as a negative experience (B), you will experience the consequences of your belief, as depression and anxiety (C-negative) or as happiness and excitement (C-positive). Unfortunately, many of us view a transition or change as a bad thing, a time when we are facing the unknown without a map. I would like to help you see change as an opportunity, a time for growth and exploration. Come with me. Together we can make change a positive force for a bright future. please schedule appoints only on the hour.😀

I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist. My work is informed by humanistic, person-centered, and strengths-based approaches, as well as lenses like solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I strive to create an open and safe space for clients to be their authentic self, explore emotions, communication and relationships, and find ways to continue growing within the therapeutic relationship. My theoretical framework values the following core principles: communication and relationships, outward emotional expression, and the importance of seeing a client's physical, emotional, and developmental world through their lens. I focus on solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches, but employ additional options as needed, depending on each client's personal journey towards healing.

Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I aim to be a safe space for you to be your authentic self and to be able to express your thoughts and feelings. I have vast experience working with many different people with many different issues and life experiences, which has allowed me to learn from them as much as I have helped them. Hopefully you will feel a partnership in working with me, with you guiding the sessions, and me gently providing feedback, suggestions, and techniques to foster insight, growth, and healing. * I also offer evening and weekend sessions for those who need non-traditional availability! *