Connect with LGBTQIA+ therapists in Ellicott City, MD

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, you're not alone. I help teens, adults, and couples navigate hard transitions, relationship tension, grief, identity shifts, and the internal storms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

I work with adults to provide warm, trauma-informed care grounded in trust, safety and respect. I specialize in women's mental health, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, and the impact of domestic violence. I also hold certifications as an Adult ADHD Specialist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.

I enjoy supporting individuals who have experienced loss, struggle with depression, trauma, anger management, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. I walk alongside clients on their therapeutic journey, creating a safe and compassionate environment to begin healing.

I am an experienced psychotherapist who is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I provide compassionate care in a safe environment where your needs are the main focus. Together, we'll build a therapeutic relationship centered around your personal goals, helping you develop skills to work through mental health challenges and find greater stability and balance.

I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal issues, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, I offer personalized support to help you build resilience, increase self-awareness, and create lasting, meaningful change.

I’m a licensed therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy and relationship building in order to create a safe, supportive space for exploration, healing and growth.

I welcome you to take this brave step to address areas of your life where you are feeling uncertain, struggling, or have questions. We will work together to navigate life transitions, relationships, and emotional issues in a safe and supported environment.

Great to meet you! I am Dr. Shannon Howard, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC, LPC) for the states of DC & MD, a Certified Life Coach, and an Author.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) in MD, I offer support for adults and adolescents dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting people through difficult challenges. Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but it's an act of courage and self-care.

I provide holistic brain-based treatment for enhanced decision making and performance coaching as well as trauma informed therapy to adolescents and adults. This approach allows me to treat PTSD, anxiety and depression but also offers brain-based coaching for career challenges, and performance enhancement.

I believe that true healing begins from within and should focus on you as a whole: mind, body, and spirit.

I use a client-centric approach that allows you to use awareness of your mind and body to identify the best methods to address challenging stressors in your life.

I am EMDR trained and have experience with trauma, MDD, and GAD.

I am committed to helping adults, youth, and children learn how to manage life challenges and discover healthier ways to express emotions, cope with stress, anxiety, and heal from life traumas.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. In our therapy together, we can focus on relationship stressors, past trauma, women's health, identity conflicts, self-esteem, and vocational stress, and I prioritize the topics you choose. I look forward to meeting you.

I am a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of life and find a path toward healing and personal growth. My practice is rooted in a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors the unique experiences and strengths of each individual.