Therapists in Roland Park-Homewood-Guilford, Baltimore, MD

I help people discover new ways to tackle life's challenges and grow solid self in relationship. Like a great athletic coach, I can help you and your family identify and build your strengths, increase flexibility and stamina in your relationships and develop an effective game plan be present to those you love and better navigate life's challenges.

My hope is that in visiting this page you are on the first step of offering yourself a new approach to the challenges you are facing. It means a lot to be heard and no one likes to feel lonely or alone. That is the beauty I believe in the therapeutic process— a bond with an unbiased, non-judgmental person who listens. I aim to offer you just that! My belief is that caring for our mental health is vital in living well and asking for help is a part of that.

My therapeutic style focuses on being trauma informed and using various therapeutic modalities to create a client-centered setting to achieve maximum growth and self-empowerment.

Currently accepting new clients! Welcome! I provide a safe and non judgmental environment where teens and adults can process their stories, gain insight and work through past and current challenges. I have over fifteen years experience providing therapy in a variety of treatment settings to adolescents through adulthood in all different stages of life. I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital and/or family conflict, low self esteem, difficulty navigating a current or recent change in life experiences, adjustment to college, parenthood and/or experiencing increased stress managing day to day life.

Feeling “stuck,” is often the reason for seeking therapy: feeling stuck in relationships or relational patterns, in grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions and more. You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood or unseen. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, compassionate, and affirming space for individuals who are looking to create change or find a sense of peace in their lives.

Taking the first step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and sharing painful feelings and experiences is an act of great trust. I help my clients become aware of patterns and dynamics in relationships, life choices, and sense of self, along with the emotions and beliefs that underlie them, so they can choose new paths that more closely match their values. I offer an accepting, warm, and honest therapeutic relationship, through which you may gain a sense of confidence, self-compassion, and growth that helps you feel more comfortable and capable in your life.

Baltimore Pediatric Psychology is the private practice of Dr. Lucy Leibowitz. I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with availability for therapy and psycho-educational evaluations. My specialty is in helping parents and children manage emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety and depression, tantrums, ADHD, and sleep problems across ages. I use cognitive-behavioral strategies and collaborate with families to develop effective and individualized treatment plans. I believe in sharing research and best practice with families and working together to implement these approaches for each unique family.

Thanks for looking at my profile. I'll try to be clear and direct to help you decide if you believe we'd work well together. I am a down-to-earth counselor with a sincere desire to help, but I'm not for everyone. If you're looking for someone to tell you how to live or give you a shoddy, quick-fix for your problems, I'm not for you. On the other hand, if you are looking for someone to build a trusting relationship with and explore hard to break habits, difficult patterns in relationships, seemingly endless struggles with anxiety or depression, or insecurities that have been plaguing you for years, I'd be a better fit.

I get it! Your resources are stretched thin. You're in need of a break but it's seemingly not an option! Just when you are finally about to tackle one task, something else pulls for your attention. You're feeling worn out, unseen and resentful. For some, considering therapy brings up worries about inadequacy, fear of judgement, or worse...that it means you're crazy! Because I'm professional, I'll say, "That's non-sense!" Once we know each other a bit better, I'll use a more casual and colorful phrase. But regardless of how I word it, my overall philosophy is that you're human, you're NOT crazy, and above all, you're resilient!

In person and virtual availability currently. My goal is to understand what has caused you suffering and to support you in feeling better. One way that I think about what "feeling better" means is to help you literally become better at feeling – better at discerning, accepting, and directing your own feelings. This self understanding can be life changing in facing the human task of surviving everything from everyday to extreme struggles. Shame is commonly the biggest barrier to finding support to resolve our problems, but seeking resolution all alone can feel defeating and leave people feeling lost and stuck.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, life stressors, and more. Life can be messy, overwhelming, and stressful…and yet also beautiful, joyful, and fulfilling. As an attentive and empathic listener, I help others recognize their strengths and work to create the inner and outer life experience they are seeking. My focus is on building a supportive and safe therapy space to promote healing, growth, and wellbeing. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Informed interventions.

Feeling like your past experiences get in the way of having fulfilling relationships, staying present, or existing free from anxiety or depression can be scary and isolating; especially for those with marginalized identities. As dedicated as you may be to making positive change in your life, sometimes without the right help it can feel like nothing is working or like no improvement is sticking. These points of stuckness often try to drive us further from feeling encouraged or wanting to be vulnerable, but letting someone in who will treat your vulnerabilities with utmost care can be a life changing and growth inducing experience.

My clients are unique individuals that become the central focus in our work together. By teaching practical application of therapeutic skills, clients are able to work on achieving personal goals in their everyday life. We collaborate to identify patterns of thought and behaviors that may underlie roadblocks to success, making desired changes to sustain achievement of your positive life goals. I integrate approaches and methods to fit your needs, working to support the development of a resilient core sense of identity, allowing you to continually and successfully address life concerns during and after treatment.

I love working with children, adolescents, and young adults. When you are growing up it is a time of constant and rapid change. The pressures from school, friends, social media, parents and everything in between are overwhelming. It can be so hard to manage on your own and scary as a parent to watch. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to successfully manage all of the stressors in their lives so that they can re-engage with their family and friends and find the joy they once had. I help people improve the relationships in their lives and find more happiness in their everyday interactions.

Being able to provide good therapy requires that the therapist has a strong knowledge base and a good set of skills. My education and training and 30 years of experience in the field are central to my ability to help you. I have degrees from Harvard University and University of Michigan. I also have experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and training in family and couples therapy through the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. In addition, I completed a Fellowship at the Baltimore-Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.

I would first like to acknowledge the courage it takes to identify a need for change. I would be honored to assist in your seeking and healing process. You are the expert in your life and we will work together collaboratively to focus on the issues requiring action or attention. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have worked with people suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and Trauma for over 20 years.

Apologies; I am currently NOT accepting new patients. I view the therapeutic relationship as a site of potential transformation and believe that therapy is a collaborative process. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I will partner with you to explore the roots of the problems you are facing and accompany you on your journey toward growth and healing.

When looking for a therapist, a person or couple may be unsure of how therapy can help them. Therapy helps people respond more effectively and rationally to the challenges of work, relationships, and life. I work within a collaborative framework to help clients find emotional and practical solutions to improve relationships, achieve their goals, and attain emotional well-being and happiness.

I am currently accepting new clients. I offer Telehealth sessions and offer flexible weekday. I’ve had the most success with clients who have Autism, learning disabilities or making life transitions and are in young adulthood ranging from 18-30 years old. My strengths are connecting, supporting, and providing engagement and processing of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors into objectifiable outcomes in a safe and warm environment suitable for growth and change.