Narrative Therapists in 21230
Inecita Mercer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
I integrate a person-centered, mind-body, and narrative-based approach.
I understand the importance of building a strong therapeutic foundation by providing a supportive and accepting environment that allows individuals to be open without fear or criticism.
I integrate a person-centered, mind-body, and narrative-based approach.
I understand the importance of building a strong therapeutic foundation by providing a supportive and accepting environment that allows individuals to be open without fear or criticism.
Sarah Otley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Sarah offers a trauma-informed and individualized approach, implementing mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, narrative, family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions.
Sarah Otley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 9 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families with depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, and stress management. Sarah also holds a Trauma Treatment with Children and Adolescents Certificate. Sarah received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Sarah offers a trauma-informed and individualized approach, implementing mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, narrative, family systems, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) interventions.
Sarah Otley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has more than 9 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families with depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, family conflict, and stress management. Sarah also holds a Trauma Treatment with Children and Adolescents Certificate. Sarah received her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland.
Kelly Keys
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Waitlist for new clients
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
Are you and/or your child open to the challenging and vulnerable, but beautiful journey that is exploring/bettering overall mental health? If so, you've come to the -not-so- perfect place! I most enjoy working with clients who can appreciate humor and straight-forwardness, as I often approach the therapeutic relationship with authenticity and acceptance as well as the mindset of embracing imperfection. I specialize in individual and family therapy focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress/trauma for individuals under the age of 30 :)
Glennis Muldoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Creating a safe, warm, encouraging therapeutic environment where clients can be their full selves, embrace progress over perfection, and build self-compassion and acceptance are some of my goals as a therapist. I believe my clients are the experts of their own experiences and allow their knowledge to guide and shape our work together. My therapeutic interests include anxiety disorders including body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, perfectionism, and OCD, sensory regulation, ADHD, depression, and grief. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and especially enjoy working with creatives.
Creating a safe, warm, encouraging therapeutic environment where clients can be their full selves, embrace progress over perfection, and build self-compassion and acceptance are some of my goals as a therapist. I believe my clients are the experts of their own experiences and allow their knowledge to guide and shape our work together. My therapeutic interests include anxiety disorders including body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling and skin picking, perfectionism, and OCD, sensory regulation, ADHD, depression, and grief. I work with kids, teens, and adults, and especially enjoy working with creatives.
Mark D Ridderhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed. I also I specialize in men's struggles, rights, and needs to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ population in different capacities for the last three decades, and have interest in seeing our community/communities succeed. I also I specialize in men's struggles, rights, and needs to grow, express and experience happiness. Anyone who identifies as male is welcome to set an appointment. I also see patients who identify as female, and teenagers of all genders.
Julia Sanders
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
Julia has worked with cases of acute psychosis, trauma, SUD, adults struggling with homelessness, and mental illness. Julia now a has focus on helping clients foster self-confidence, healthy coping skills, social-emotional skills, and problem-solving abilities. Julia enjoys looking for creative solutions to problems and brings that aspect of creativity to therapy. She focuses her practice on a Person-Centered, Strength Based approach. Julia strives to focus therapy on each individual’s abilities, strengths, and needs and collaborates with clients on their goals and approaches to treatment.
Jamie Bailey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPCMH, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, overthinking, or experiencing crying spells? Maybe you're feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or having difficulty setting boundaries. If you want to change your life, now may be a great time to begin therapy sessions. Let's work together to help you live your life as you desire. Beginning therapy can be an intimidating thought at first, but one you won't regret! My clients enjoy my humanistic perspective, enabling you to feel heard and seen. If you’ve always needed a safe space I can assist.
Are you feeling anxious, overthinking, or experiencing crying spells? Maybe you're feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or having difficulty setting boundaries. If you want to change your life, now may be a great time to begin therapy sessions. Let's work together to help you live your life as you desire. Beginning therapy can be an intimidating thought at first, but one you won't regret! My clients enjoy my humanistic perspective, enabling you to feel heard and seen. If you’ve always needed a safe space I can assist.
Jennifer Hilton
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, perinatal mental health disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My clients have benefited from my individualized and integrated treatment approaches. I have been successful in utilizing a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), strengths-based therapy, brief solution-focused therapy and other mindfulness-based approaches to address difficult issues.
I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, perinatal mental health disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, and supporting individuals through life transitions. My clients have benefited from my individualized and integrated treatment approaches. I have been successful in utilizing a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), strengths-based therapy, brief solution-focused therapy and other mindfulness-based approaches to address difficult issues.
Rachael Spenadel
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours, available 3pm to 8pm, Monday through Thursday. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, and insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours, available 3pm to 8pm, Monday through Thursday. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, and insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
Therese Howe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
We often go about our lives with a very limited scope, moving from one problem to the next. As a therapist, I try to help people look at the big picture. When we zoom out and look at things… like where we’ve been, where we think we’re going, the people we carry with us, how we’re affected by time and our bodies changing, the systems we’re a part of, the ways we’re deeply interconnected… it helps us understand our current experience of the world. It brings our attention to what’s pulling us away from the good in the here and now.
We often go about our lives with a very limited scope, moving from one problem to the next. As a therapist, I try to help people look at the big picture. When we zoom out and look at things… like where we’ve been, where we think we’re going, the people we carry with us, how we’re affected by time and our bodies changing, the systems we’re a part of, the ways we’re deeply interconnected… it helps us understand our current experience of the world. It brings our attention to what’s pulling us away from the good in the here and now.
Jessica Fitzpatrick
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, located in Frederick, Maryland. I offer teletherapy services across the state of Maryland. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, located in Frederick, Maryland. I offer teletherapy services across the state of Maryland. I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and relationship issues.
Jeff Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
By talking we will work toward creating a cohesive narrative that makes you feel safer and closer to the world around you.
I’m glad you’re here! Finding a therapist is hard, but you’ve taken a very important step by looking. Whether you’re suffering, or just want to understand more about yourself, I encourage you to read further; we might be a good fit. As a social worker psychotherapist, I have been trained to address not just your immediate symptoms, but also the various other factors that may be involved—family structure, spirituality, bodily health, and systemic issues, to name a few. These pieces of you are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
By talking we will work toward creating a cohesive narrative that makes you feel safer and closer to the world around you.
I’m glad you’re here! Finding a therapist is hard, but you’ve taken a very important step by looking. Whether you’re suffering, or just want to understand more about yourself, I encourage you to read further; we might be a good fit. As a social worker psychotherapist, I have been trained to address not just your immediate symptoms, but also the various other factors that may be involved—family structure, spirituality, bodily health, and systemic issues, to name a few. These pieces of you are important and deserve to be acknowledged!
Janine Leki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21230
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes we get so busy with the stress and fast-paced movement of daily life that when we finally come up for air, we realize we're living a life in accordance to others' wants and needs. We may have normalized parts of our lives we dislike, and now feel unsure or unworthy of who we are or what we want. Therapy is a process in which we work together to create space for you to slow down and unpack all of the beliefs, burdens, expectations, identities, fears, and hopes you hold; to assess what works and let go of what no longer serves you, to review who you've been and cultivate the person you want to be.
Sometimes we get so busy with the stress and fast-paced movement of daily life that when we finally come up for air, we realize we're living a life in accordance to others' wants and needs. We may have normalized parts of our lives we dislike, and now feel unsure or unworthy of who we are or what we want. Therapy is a process in which we work together to create space for you to slow down and unpack all of the beliefs, burdens, expectations, identities, fears, and hopes you hold; to assess what works and let go of what no longer serves you, to review who you've been and cultivate the person you want to be.
Alexia N. Smith
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I do NOT have openings at this time: You deserve a therapist who will compassionately honor you for who you are now, and as you evolve into the person you desire to be. As your therapist, I honor the unique emotional, mental, spiritual and psychic strengths you bring as an individual to the therapeutic process. This creates a safe space for you to gain a more compassionate awareness of who you are today, the pain you'll be able to overcome, and the confidence to manifest the hopes you have for the future. By approaching therapy in this holistic way, you are able to reflect, grow and evolve, authentically and with grace and ease.
I do NOT have openings at this time: You deserve a therapist who will compassionately honor you for who you are now, and as you evolve into the person you desire to be. As your therapist, I honor the unique emotional, mental, spiritual and psychic strengths you bring as an individual to the therapeutic process. This creates a safe space for you to gain a more compassionate awareness of who you are today, the pain you'll be able to overcome, and the confidence to manifest the hopes you have for the future. By approaching therapy in this holistic way, you are able to reflect, grow and evolve, authentically and with grace and ease.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.