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Rick Conway, LCPAT, LCPC, LPAT, ATR-BC

Art Therapist

Verified

Online & In-Person

Rockville, MD

Online & In-Person

Free initial consultation

People will sometimes say, “There is an elephant in the room that we are not talking about.” Rick is dedicated to helping you find what you may need to... Read more

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Desaray Smith, MD LCSW-C 22730

LCSW-C

Verified

Online only

If you are on an unchosen or changing path and you need a therapist to help you navigate new territory, I can help. I provide relationship therapy and sex... Read more

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Sean-Robert Clark, MD LCSW-C 26439

LCSW-C

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I am licensed in Maryland with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse... Read more

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Jonathan Takang, MD LCPC LC16067

LCPC

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I am licensed in Maryland with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, abuse, anger management, motivation... Read more

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Samuel Kelly III, MD LCSW-C 07874

LCSW-C

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I am licensed in Maryland with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Patricia Bell, MD LCSW-C 32962, OH LISW I.2203636-SUPV

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I am licensed in Ohio with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with most mental health disorders including but not... Read more

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Luca Hawkins, MD LCPC LC11426

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Luca is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health community. He has completed his Master's degree... Read more

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Stephanie Stout, MD LCSW-C 24637

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I am licensed in Maryland with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Angelique Fontaine, MD LCSW-C 24484

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Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Angelique Fontaine, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Maryland. I... Read more

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Shashana Carter, MA LICSW LICSW128510, MD LCSW-C 19359

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Therapist. Licensed in the state of Maryland with overall 10 years of services, training and experience working in... Read more

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Dr. Rita Smith, GA LPC LPC006779, MD LCPC LC0480

LPC

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I have seen transformation in the... Read more

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Thomas Floyd, DC LICSW LC301300, MD LCSW-C 14617

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I am licensed in Maryland and The District of Columbia with over 46 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and... Read more

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Mariangela Weiskopf, MD LCPC LC1916

LCPC

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I am here to help you feel seen and heard in this crazy age of disconnection and isolation. I love water metaphors and strive to be a Beacon of Hope in the... Read more

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Heather Sullivan, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, EMDR-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Verified

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Alexandria, VA

Online only

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I help adults finally heal at the root. I am here to laugh, cry and cuss with you as we work through whatever is keeping you stuck. Telehealth for adults who... Read more

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Erica Bramble

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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I am a licensed social worker with experience helping teens and adults cope with life changes, social anxiety and depression. Are you looking for a supportive... Read more

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Kerry Morrison, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Verified

Online & In-Person

Towson, MD

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I have 25 years experience providing individual, group and family treatment to adolescents and adults using solution focused CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, EMDR... Read more

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Elizabeth Wilkinson, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Certified

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Frederick, MD

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I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) serving clients in Maryland and in Florida. I work with teens and adults, and specialize in... Read more

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Lianna Bissell, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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I am an empathetic, caring provider who is passionate about providing a safe space for all people, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity... Read more

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Emily Kendall, LCPAT, LCPC.

Art Therapist

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I am an experienced art therapist and counselor who is dedicated to helping young adults cope with neurodivergence, adversity, anxiety, and depression. You... Read more

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Starling Hathcock, LCSW-C, CCTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Certified

Verified

Certified

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It is frustrating and exhausting moving through each day feeling like you don’t have the tools you need to thrive. We can work together to develop new skills... Read more

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Ashley Saltzman, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Certified

Verified

Certified

Verified

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Frederick, MD

Online only

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Ashley Saltzman, LCPC, NCC is an experienced counselor who is dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults heal from trauma and cope with anxiety... Read more

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Octavia Carlos, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Largo, MD

Online only

I am a seasoned therapist who has experience working with adults struggling with stress, depression and relationship issues. Let me help you achieve PEACE OF... Read more

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Robyn Haim, LMSW

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Gaithersburg, MD

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Let me in passenger side so I can help guide you on the journey to your goals! I am a licensed social work therapist here to help. Anxious about political... Read more

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Nana Daining , LCSWC; CCTP Board Approved Supervisor

Licensed Certified Social Worker

Verified

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Columbia, MD

Online only

I am an experienced Trauma Specialist, Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Neuroscience, and holistic therapy. Dedicated... Read more

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Denise Donaldson, LCSW-C, CCTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Timonium, MD

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We are a group of experienced clinical social workers dedicated to helping adults all across Maryland (and DC coming soon!) access quality mental health care... Read more

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Heather Pesta, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 22 years of experience working with teens and adults. I specialize in helping clients... Read more

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Kristie Lomangino, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Certified

Verified

Certified

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I specialize in working with neurodivergent folks who were diagnosed later in life and have experienced invalidation or little "t" traumas in childhood which... Read more

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Maggie Blackburn, LMSW

Certified

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Certified

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College Park, MD

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I am a clinician who is eager to work with adults, children, couples and families with their current struggles. I am a PACE Consulting, LLC clinician who is ... Read more

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Sae Chichibu-Denny, LCPC-S, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified

Online & In-Person

Rockville, MD

Online & In-Person

I am a mental health/ addiction counselor, worked with individuals with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, grief, ADHD, and family problems. ... Read more

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Brandon Goldstein, PhD

Psychologist

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Online only

Rockville, MD

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I am a licensed psychologist with many years of experience working with patients of diverse backgrounds including those who identify as LGBT. I have extensive... Read more

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