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Kevin Leary
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
I am now seeing patients in-person in Annapolis! Let's face it: Sometimes life is unbearable. Unfortunately, painful feelings like depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, and inadequacy can be a difficult part of the human experience. You’ve taken a bold first step by searching for a therapist. I'm here to tell you that we don’t have to surrender to our suffering. Sometimes we just need a little help. I am a psychotherapist with a proven history of helping my patients overcome even the most daunting problems.
I am now seeing patients in-person in Annapolis! Let's face it: Sometimes life is unbearable. Unfortunately, painful feelings like depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, helplessness, hopelessness, and inadequacy can be a difficult part of the human experience. You’ve taken a bold first step by searching for a therapist. I'm here to tell you that we don’t have to surrender to our suffering. Sometimes we just need a little help. I am a psychotherapist with a proven history of helping my patients overcome even the most daunting problems.
(443) 247-0542 View (443) 247-0542
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Jason Hovey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
My main specialties are sex addiction, infidelity, Partners of Sex Addicts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety issues and other addictions.
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
My main specialties are sex addiction, infidelity, Partners of Sex Addicts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety issues and other addictions.
"Fear lives in the head. And courage lives in the heart. The job is to get from one to the other" - Louis Penny. It is inevitable that we will be wounded during the journey of life. Many of those wounds generally heal on their own. However some wounds cut deeper. They are unable to heal themselves and leave scars causing broken relationships, anxiety, addiction, insecurity, fear, and pain. Facing these wounds can be frightening and overwhelming, especially when facing them alone. Together we find the courage and strength to face and heal these wounds.
(410) 734-2187 View (410) 734-2187
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Bradford Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with LGBTQ + issues, Trauma, all issues related to children, Couples, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you? Couples Therapy is Out of Network (see website)
At Bradford Counseling Services, LLC we provide counseling to adults, adolescents, families, couples and children (age 5 and up). We service many individuals all over Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our clinicians see clients with LGBTQ + issues, Trauma, all issues related to children, Couples, Co-parent, Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions. We are here to help you get through the difficult times that bring you in to therapy. We strive to provide our clients with new insight and feasible tools to take with them and utilize on a daily basis. Tell us how we can help you? Couples Therapy is Out of Network (see website)
(443) 965-9201 View (443) 965-9201
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Heather Chadwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
Life can be challenging and stressful. Deciding to seek therapy shows courage and the desire to work towards improving your life. My 16+ years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
Life can be challenging and stressful. Deciding to seek therapy shows courage and the desire to work towards improving your life. My 16+ years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
(410) 421-7251 View (410) 421-7251
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Traci Brautigan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
I have worked in the mental health/substance abuse field for fifteen years.
I consider it to be such a privilege to be able to work with clients at the most difficult times in their lives, and to travel the journey with them through recovery, healing, change and self-awareness. I aim to help each client with their own work toward strength, toward purpose, and toward restoration.
I have worked in the mental health/substance abuse field for fifteen years.
I consider it to be such a privilege to be able to work with clients at the most difficult times in their lives, and to travel the journey with them through recovery, healing, change and self-awareness. I aim to help each client with their own work toward strength, toward purpose, and toward restoration.
(443) 227-4213 View (443) 227-4213
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Deborah Goodwin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LGADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
I have deep compassion for those impacted by the pain and chaos of addiction.
If you are reading my profile, you have already taken a courageous step toward healing. I believe identifying a therapist for your adolescent, or yourself can be a time- consuming and daunting process. I have immediate openings for new clients. I help those struggling with co-occurring disorders; specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction counseling. Each client is unique, so I use a varied approach.
I have deep compassion for those impacted by the pain and chaos of addiction.
If you are reading my profile, you have already taken a courageous step toward healing. I believe identifying a therapist for your adolescent, or yourself can be a time- consuming and daunting process. I have immediate openings for new clients. I help those struggling with co-occurring disorders; specifically, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction counseling. Each client is unique, so I use a varied approach.
(443) 494-2224 View (443) 494-2224
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NorthStar Counseling & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.
Life can be complex and challenging, while often making sense of experiences and searching for answers can be difficult. Finding the right path is not as easy when dealing with complicated situations in life. You’re looking for the right answers, searching to find your way, trying to help someone or feel stuck. You are not alone. Recognizing your strengths through additional support can help you achieve balance and wellness.
(410) 777-9113 View (410) 777-9113
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Page Odom Downey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist that provides individual and family therapy for children and adolescents. I also provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults. The services that I provide aim at teaching individuals more appropriate ways of coping while providing unconditional, positive support. In addition, I also help my clients identify their strengths, set realistic goals and to recognize and reward their successes.
I am a licensed psychologist that provides individual and family therapy for children and adolescents. I also provide cognitive behavioral therapy for adults. The services that I provide aim at teaching individuals more appropriate ways of coping while providing unconditional, positive support. In addition, I also help my clients identify their strengths, set realistic goals and to recognize and reward their successes.
(410) 656-4394 View (410) 656-4394
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Francesca Ingrid Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
My ideal client is someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. These symptoms develop in childhood and are still present through adulthood if not treated. Individuals need to face their fears with the support of a therapist. By trying to remain calm, without becoming overly anxious or having a panic attack. My goal as a therapist is to help them build their self-confidence so they can control their fears and feel secure. I work with clients to remain calm and practice breathing techniques. I build empathy with my clients by explaining that they are not alone in their struggles.
My ideal client is someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder. These symptoms develop in childhood and are still present through adulthood if not treated. Individuals need to face their fears with the support of a therapist. By trying to remain calm, without becoming overly anxious or having a panic attack. My goal as a therapist is to help them build their self-confidence so they can control their fears and feel secure. I work with clients to remain calm and practice breathing techniques. I build empathy with my clients by explaining that they are not alone in their struggles.
(410) 914-1289 View (410) 914-1289
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Sophie Sterling Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
I have extensive experience in mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse recovery, and life transitions.
Hi there. I'm a Johns Hopkins trained, board certified therapist and I would be honored to work with you. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. I bring to the table my years of clinical experience, as well as my caring and commitment to you, I ask only that you bring an openness to begin looking at your challenges. Together we will identify your goals and come up with a plan to achieve them. In a safe and compassionate environment, I'll provide you with a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your unique circumstances.
I have extensive experience in mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse recovery, and life transitions.
Hi there. I'm a Johns Hopkins trained, board certified therapist and I would be honored to work with you. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor. I bring to the table my years of clinical experience, as well as my caring and commitment to you, I ask only that you bring an openness to begin looking at your challenges. Together we will identify your goals and come up with a plan to achieve them. In a safe and compassionate environment, I'll provide you with a personalized therapeutic approach tailored to your unique circumstances.
(508) 422-0537 View (508) 422-0537
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Jacqueline Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
Finally, I also offer sex therapy for decreased sexual desire, intimacy disconnection, sexual dysfunction, sex and/or porn addiction, ENM and more.
I am currently accepting NEW clients all across the state of Maryland only, with afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.
Finally, I also offer sex therapy for decreased sexual desire, intimacy disconnection, sexual dysfunction, sex and/or porn addiction, ENM and more.
I am currently accepting NEW clients all across the state of Maryland only, with afternoon and evening appointments available. I want to help you heal, rebuild and restructure your life, so you can live the life you want. I am here to support you every step through your therapy journey. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, neglect or abuse. Therapy can offer a safe, supportive place for you to decompress, heal, reassess, and rebuild.
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Theresa Conway
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I’m driven by the unwavering belief that every individual possesses the innate power to transform their lives. Through my journey of understanding and connecting with people, I’ve come to realize the profound need for support and encouragement on the path from pain to lasting happiness. Being a therapist is not just a career, it’s a profound calling, and I consider myself fortunate to have the privilege of sitting with individuals during their darkest moments and witnessing the incredible transformations they undergo. Thank you for checking me out, and I look forward to meeting you!
As a therapist, I’m driven by the unwavering belief that every individual possesses the innate power to transform their lives. Through my journey of understanding and connecting with people, I’ve come to realize the profound need for support and encouragement on the path from pain to lasting happiness. Being a therapist is not just a career, it’s a profound calling, and I consider myself fortunate to have the privilege of sitting with individuals during their darkest moments and witnessing the incredible transformations they undergo. Thank you for checking me out, and I look forward to meeting you!
(843) 920-3598 View (843) 920-3598
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Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
Many of my clients have experienced abuse, trauma, or have dual-diagnoses involving substance-abuse.
I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.
Many of my clients have experienced abuse, trauma, or have dual-diagnoses involving substance-abuse.
I am a counselor and psychotherapist working with adults ages 21 and above as well as couples. My training and experience includes a broad range of mental health conditions. I use an integrative and strengths-based approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive change and emotion-regulation. My style in working with clients is interactive and educational. Client goals are central to the therapy process.
(410) 472-5101 View (410) 472-5101
Denise Moreland
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
Denise Moreland, LCPC, Board Approved Supervisor endeavors to meet each client where they are on their journey to improved mental health. Everyone has struggles, working through those struggles in a safe, judgement free environment is what is needed to help the process.
Denise Moreland, LCPC, Board Approved Supervisor endeavors to meet each client where they are on their journey to improved mental health. Everyone has struggles, working through those struggles in a safe, judgement free environment is what is needed to help the process.
(410) 216-0742 View (410) 216-0742
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Matthew Yeazel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
We are all unique individuals and bring so much to the world. My goal is to empower you to tap into your uniqueness and help you overcome any issues that might be causing you to not reach your full potential. Life can sometimes be quite difficult- I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance on your journey.
We are all unique individuals and bring so much to the world. My goal is to empower you to tap into your uniqueness and help you overcome any issues that might be causing you to not reach your full potential. Life can sometimes be quite difficult- I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance on your journey.
(410) 983-6586 View (410) 983-6586
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The Counseling Center Group, Annapolis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Severna Park, MD 21146
The Counseling Center Group is dedicated to helping you live a life you love. We are committed to providing relatively short-term treatments designed to achieve positive, long-lasting results. Our team of therapists use structured, evidence-based methods to help you reach realistic goals in the most efficient manner. We recognize that you need sensible strategies to achieve your desired outcomes, not years of open-ended therapy that simply validates your concerns. Each member of our team operates with that core value in mind and can work with you one-on-one or in group therapy in an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We take pride in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions. At the Counseling Center Group, we can help you discover your authentic self; understand the emotions, thoughts and actions that keep you stuck in place; and master the tools you need to live a fulfilling life.
The Counseling Center Group is dedicated to helping you live a life you love. We are committed to providing relatively short-term treatments designed to achieve positive, long-lasting results. Our team of therapists use structured, evidence-based methods to help you reach realistic goals in the most efficient manner. We recognize that you need sensible strategies to achieve your desired outcomes, not years of open-ended therapy that simply validates your concerns. Each member of our team operates with that core value in mind and can work with you one-on-one or in group therapy in an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We take pride in helping individuals, couples, and families make life-enhancing changes and transitions. At the Counseling Center Group, we can help you discover your authentic self; understand the emotions, thoughts and actions that keep you stuck in place; and master the tools you need to live a fulfilling life.
(667) 220-0157 View (667) 220-0157
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Patrick Bouchard
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Severna Park, MD 21146
Life Happens. Each person experiences hard seasons in life, but these hard times don’t have to define you. Talking with someone to process the stressful periods in our lives allows us to develop ourselves and reframe our future. I specialize in working with people who experience difficult life transitions to move through tough emotions to find purpose and meaning in their lives, while helping them find their true potential. I also specialize in helping individuals who have are experiencing a faith-based crisis, processing spiritual trauma or exploring spirituality. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and families.
Life Happens. Each person experiences hard seasons in life, but these hard times don’t have to define you. Talking with someone to process the stressful periods in our lives allows us to develop ourselves and reframe our future. I specialize in working with people who experience difficult life transitions to move through tough emotions to find purpose and meaning in their lives, while helping them find their true potential. I also specialize in helping individuals who have are experiencing a faith-based crisis, processing spiritual trauma or exploring spirituality. I have experience in working with adults, adolescents and families.
(410) 807-8635 View (410) 807-8635
Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.