Top Maryland children therapists who accept cash payments

Hello! My name is Ophelia. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 7years, and I have experience supporting clients ages 18+ with concerns such as Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Boundary Issues, Coping Skills, Life Coaching, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Career and Work Counseling, Communication Problems, Control Issues and Family of Origin Issues. In addition to being a Social Worker, I also have a doctoral education in counseling and training in integrative mental and behavioral health. My practice approach is integrative, and I tailor my approach to meet each client's presented needs. I am most passionate about helping my clients nurture healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy traveling, tasting new foods and learning about other cultures.

I am a licensed clinical social worker serving clients in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. With a decade of experience, I have dedicated my career to providing clinical services in diverse settings, including foster care, correctional facilities, and the military. These experiences have allowed me to work with a wide range of populations. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual’s journey. My approach to therapy is tailored to meet the specific needs of my clients, helping them improve their emotional health regardless of where they are in life. My goal as a counselor is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their primary interests, establish meaningful goals, and identify their strengths and assets. Through this collaborative process, I assist clients in working towards their aspirations and achieving their full potential.

Welcome, My name is Jinelle Williams, I am a licensed psychotherapist and an author of “Believe” A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach to Healing Graves’ Disease and Hyperthyroidism. Thank you for taking the first step to healing. I am looking forward to working with you. I have 9 years of experience providing therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. My approach is to meet individuals where they are and to help them design a treatment plan to reduce symptoms or stressors. My goal is to help individuals reach their full potential and help them live the life they desire. My process is simple, I use narrative therapy to collect historical information to determine the core of the problem(s). Next, I use CBT and DBT to reduce symptoms or stressors. I integrate problem solving strategies with motivational interviewing to help individuals change negative behaviors.

I grew up in a culture that wasn’t accommodating to mental health challenges. People suffered in secret, died in secrets especially with mental health related struggles. Children exposed at very tender ages to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and cigarettes. Even as a child, I imagined there were better ways. This triggered my interest in working in the mental health field. With extensive experience in multicultural sensitive therapeutic skills. I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, family, and groups in developing the right coping skills to better handle challenging life, behavioral and mental health issues.

As a licensed certified professional counselors, I like to meet my clients right where they are. In individual sessions, each client is uniquely served with objection and empathy. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is my theoretical orientation. What we think and the way we think affects our behavior. Couple therapy requires active participation. Couples will engage in exercises to create a deeper understanding of one another. Both parties must give one another time to heal, to understand, and to experience how rich love can be. I take a non-judgmental approach toward my clients. My empathetic spirit enables my clients to feel safe as they share their concerns. It is my desire to empower my clients as we work together to embrace coping skills so that my clients can be encouraged to live a higher quality of life.

I'm a licensed professional counselor with 15+ years of experience helping adults navigate grief, loss, and life transitions. I specialize in supporting individuals through the emotional aftermath of death, divorce, identity shifts, and career burnout, especially those balancing demanding work and personal responsibilities. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and mindfulness. I also have extensive experience with clients seeking support for stress, anxiety, and work/life balance. I believe therapy should be a safe, affirming space where you feel heard and supported. Whether you're grieving, overwhelmed, or simply in a season of change, I’m here to walk with you as you find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of direction.

Everyone deserves to slow down, connect, and grow. I believe therapy helps us do that. If you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, depression or intense emotions, change is possible. I specialize in working with Anxiety and Mood Disorders, depression, life transitions, and trauma and PTSD. My goal is to help you gain insights into patterns and behaviors you want to change, live a life in line with your values, and be present for what matters most. I'm known among clients as warm, friendly and down to earth. I work from an empathetic and nonjudgmental perspective and when appropriate blend humor into sessions when possible. Stepping out of our comfort zone can be scary, but it is often where the most change happens. I look forward to helping you make those changes.

My goal for individuals I work with is to provide them with a platform to rise from stagnation that mood disorder often creates. Helping individuals re-shape their perspective on their own lives' events in order to find their own strength has worked for many afflicted with depression and anxiety. The vastitude of life hinders one’s ability to see their better paths to pursue. A listening ear and supportive environment in which individuals feel safe to process their distress will accelerate their progress and give them inner power to take new direction. Fostering such strength with a proper processing approach and suggestions where warranted will free individuals to capture the quality of life they deserve. With therapy success and resolution of immediate distress, continuing sporadic meetings can be helpful to maintain progress and ensure success of a healthier lifestyle. I am here for you when you are ready to begin a journey to discover inner strength and overcome the challenges of life.

Let's partner together to recharge, renew and refocus the areas of your life that need adjusting. I work with individuals who sense change, and feel compelled to create change. Whether you're having issues with life transitions, adjustment issues, difficulty with coping, issues with understanding and communicating your thoughts and feelings, issues with self esteem, and general career issues- we can work together to determine your optimal wellness goals, and reach them together. From the very beginning, you can expect an honest, and authentic approach in our sessions. I will work with you using a strengths-based approach and solution-focused approach to care. Whether you feel you are in the midst of chaos and unsure of which path to take, or feel ready for real change in your life- let’s meet exactly where you are, and help you bloom exactly where you are planted.

Hi! My name is Lisa Hargrove, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state if North Carolina (LCMHC #12065) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS #21906). I am also cross licensed in the state of Nevada as a Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC #5262-R). I have been in the Substance Abuse field since 1996 working as an alcohol counselor in an outpatient setting and received my applied AAS degree in 1996 and went on to receive my BS in Community Health and Human Services with an emphasis on Grief and Gerontology. For many years, I worked in the criminal justice area of substance abuse and worked for Suffolk TASC and Drug Treatment Court until relocating to North Carolina from New York. After my move, I worked in various different types of SUD and Mental Health programs as well as domestic violence and sexual assault programs. I received my Masters degree in Professional Counseling and a Masters degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2015 and 2017. I have experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Trauma Informed Care and believe in a trusting partnership that will encourage the client to both healing and empowerment as well as to maximize their life goals. I am passionate about normalizing substance abuse and mental health treatment and improving accessibility of mental health care for all. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transition, SUD, grief, domestic abuse, trauma, and working with the aging population. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, horses, traveling and spending quality time with my granddaughter.