Kelly Harmon, LCSW — Therapist in Maryland

Hi there, I'm Kelly!

Life is hard. It has its ups and downs. Sometimes life throws things at us that affect our mood, our relationships, or our sense of self. Whatever you are struggling with, whether that is depression, trauma, new life changes, anxiety, substance use, self-esteem, or overall stress, I am here to walk along beside you in your journey of healing.

My focus

I support adolescents and adults who feel overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. If past experiences or unhealthy patterns are keeping you stuck, we’ll work together to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and create healthier ways of moving forward.

My approach

Every person is unique so I mold my approach to best meet your goals and personality. My therapeutic approach consists of a mixture of evidence based practices including but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, non-judgmental, and open-minded. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your story with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

Since I was a teenager, I always knew that I wanted to help others who stuggle with mental health. This path led me to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and since 2009 I have worked with teens and adults to help them heal, grow, and become the best version of themselves.

My goals for you

I help clients identify what they want to change and turn those needs into realistic, meaningful goals. Together, we break each goal into manageable steps, practice helpful strategies in and outside of sessions, and regularly review progress. We adjust the plan as needed while recognizing growth along the way.

Our first session

Our first session involves me getting to learn all about you from your childhood until now. Learning all of this is important to the process because it helps me get a whole picture of you and understand where your struggles originate from so that we can best address them. We then develop goals for therapy together and create at least 1 action step.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Trauma Focused

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Single Mother

Body Positivity

Educators

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kelly Harmon