Family Therapy in Maryland

I am passionate when it comes to therapy! Having the opportunity to help people find positive growth in their lives is so rewarding to me! I've spent 30 years working with adolescents in a variety of roles and settings. In recent years, I have had the opportunity to integrate family therapy, parent coaching, and kink informed therapy into my practice. It is so fulfilling to help my clients work through conflicts, become more resilient, and enhance their overall strength and unification. I have also enjoy doing insight based work with adults who are experiencing conflicts or transitions in their lives.

I help people in the midst or aftermath of life’s upheavals, when the ways they coped with stress are no longer sufficient. People I help are seeking support with: difficult feelings and situations such as relationship strain, divorce, retirement, empty nest, illness, death and loss. Learning or practicing new skills or strategies to get through a challenging time. Conflict and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and trauma. Inner conflict related to sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of a loved one. A roller coaster of emotions, such as anger, rage, and blame. Developing healthier ways of coping.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Welcome! I'd ask how you are but if everything was great, you would not be browsing this site! I enjoy children/young teens and their parents and work especially well with children experiencing school and home anxieties and behaviors. My 23 years of experience in a school setting have developed my skills with children struggling with social communication disorders correlated with moderate and high functioning autism/developmental disorders.Collaboration with parents around effective limit setting and improved family functioning is also an area of professional strength.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting the client and family where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, socialization and attention deficit disorder. When working with adolescents or adults, I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.

I am a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland. My focus is on couples, families, children, adolescents, and adults.

With nearly 20 years' experience in the mental health field, I have a wealth of experience treating adults and children through a wide host of challenges. Whether your distress has been long lasting or caused by a recent event, we will work together to identify, understand, and overcome what is holding you back from your desired life experience. The most important factor in a successful therapy outcome is the client/therapist relationship. I believe you will find me to be a welcoming, knowledgeable, light hearted, and down to earth.

There are many reasons why you may decide to begin therapy. The important thing is taking the first step toward an opportunity for you to discover ways of building new skills and gaining new knowledge to help you experience life in a more fulfilling way. My goal is to help you build skills to increase self awareness and self acceptance resulting in feeling empowered to reach your goals and improving your sense of well-being. I have worked with clients from children to adults in schools, clinics, and private settings. I believe in providing support in a peaceful and accepting atmosphere.

Allow me to embark on this journey to help you heal from the inside out. Together we can get to the root of trauma and addiction, so that you can transcend your experiences and grow in the direction of your goals. Painful childhood memories, trans-generational abuse and dysfunction impact our emotions, behaviors and physiology. We must heal these wounds or we end up reenacting them in our individual, family and community relationships. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold space for you to do your work in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.

I strive to help people manage distressing emotions so that they can live a fuller life. I am committed to providing quality mental health care in individual, family, and group settings. As a PhD-level anthropologist, I strive to learn as much as I can about your culture and worldview in order to tailor my therapeutic approach to your values, needs, and goals. I have effectively utilized cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, play- and art-based, and trauma-informed approaches to support individuals living with a variety of conditions and problems, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

I promote a warm, non-judgmental space to support clients as they work to connect to themselves and the world around them. I offer virtual services to residents of Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have helped clients struggling with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use, trauma, low self-esteem, stress management, and more. We all go through various life transitions, such as moving away from home for the first time. My goal in the therapeutic relationship is to help individuals navigate life’s changes and struggles, achieve greater peace, and enjoy their unique process along the way.

Emily Angerhofer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) with more than 12 years of professional experience. She believes in cultural humility, and restorative justice practices; she is also LGBTQI+ allied. Emily works with teens and adults to help them manage the effects of ADHD, oppositional defiance-related disorders, autism-related concerns or conditions, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and more. Emily earned her Master's degree in Social work from the University of Maryland. She classifies herself a play-based therapist, utilizing narrative and expressive arts therapies.

You want things to be different but you don’t know where to start. You’re looking for a space to process the parts of your life that are feeling frustrating. You’re feeling stuck in roles and patterns that are not bringing fulfillment. You have experienced hardships in your past and want to begin or continue the courageous journey of working through these challenges and experiencing the freedom that exists on the other side. I get it and therapy can help. Through therapy, I aim to empower you, fostering confidence and resilience through recognizing your inherent strengths and potential.

Cedric is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (Maryland, DC, Virginia, Texas, Minnesota and Connecticut), and a Maryland Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. His clinical work experience spans 15 years and has included providing mental health services to a variety of clients including young children, pre-teens, adolescents, college students, adults, families, couples/marriage and at-risk males. He believes in empowering clients to accomplish their health and wellness goals through use of evidenced-based practices, outreach, and positive role modeling.

You care deeply for your family, but the ongoing stress, the sleepless nights, and the emotional ups and downs are wearing you thin. It's not just about dealing with tantrums or navigating teen drama; it's the weight of knowing that your well-being directly impacts your family's happiness. You're not just looking for a quick fix; you're looking for a lasting change.You want a harmonious home where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported. Your aim is to foster positive behavior in your children, improve communication within your family, and to develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress and emotional challenges.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and uncertain? Is life a balancing act in which you’re trying to effectively manage your career, social life, family, or dating, constantly shifting yet never feeling steady? Does it feel like you’re working harder than ever at managing your relationships but somehow still coming up short? I get it. Life can be extremely challenging, but it shouldn’t feel like you’ll break down at any moment. That isn’t sustainable!

Life is unexpected and, at any moment, we can be derailed from our path and forced to face unbelievable challenges. The stress and frustration that can accompany a traumatic situation can be overwhelming, terrifying, and exhausting. I offer a safe space filled with compassion, empathy and encouragement where I work with clients on coping strategies, self-care and reducing anxiety and depression. I focus on a strengths-based approach, helping clients examine both their inner and outer resources and supports in the face of adversity and trauma, emphasizing a client’s own resilience, bravery and power.

We all face challenges in our lives that we may have difficulty navigating through. It may be feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing relational/family conflict and grief, or adjusting to life transitions. Sometimes we need another person to help us along the way outside of our loved ones. That's where I come in. I strive to help you work through adversities, build upon your strengths, and empower you to create new, meaningful, and fulfilling chapters in your life. I specialize in working with individuals ages 18-30+ and couples.

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and disordered eating. In addition, I conduct pre-bariatric surgery psychological evaluations. I also have experience treating anxiety disorders, problems with self-esteem or body image, depression, and emotion dysregulation. I provide evidence-based treatment that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Family-based Treatment principles. I am committed to and passionate about helping improve emotional and behavioral health.