Female Therapists in Parkville, MD
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you overthink? Do you treat your mind as a vault of secrets and emotions that are hurting you? The journey of life is full of ups and downs. There is no way to predict what may happen or how those experiences may impact you. The things we experience are not always easy to communicate with others and sometimes we do not want to be in fear of being judged. Therapy can help you navigate through life when unexpected trauma resurfaces, when change feels scary, or any issues that cause your emotions to become imbalanced.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you overthink? Do you treat your mind as a vault of secrets and emotions that are hurting you? The journey of life is full of ups and downs. There is no way to predict what may happen or how those experiences may impact you. The things we experience are not always easy to communicate with others and sometimes we do not want to be in fear of being judged. Therapy can help you navigate through life when unexpected trauma resurfaces, when change feels scary, or any issues that cause your emotions to become imbalanced.
Feeling stuck, confused, unsure where to turn? Maybe you've begun acknowledging the need for change, or maybe you are exhausted by life's impossible expectations. But here's the truth: You are enough, even when it whispers like a doubt. I'm here to be your guide on this incredible journey of self-discovery. We'll untangle the knots, silence the critic, and learn to navigate life's storms with newfound confidence. Ready to ditch the "just getting by" and start thriving? Let's do this!
Feeling stuck, confused, unsure where to turn? Maybe you've begun acknowledging the need for change, or maybe you are exhausted by life's impossible expectations. But here's the truth: You are enough, even when it whispers like a doubt. I'm here to be your guide on this incredible journey of self-discovery. We'll untangle the knots, silence the critic, and learn to navigate life's storms with newfound confidence. Ready to ditch the "just getting by" and start thriving? Let's do this!
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Amy Weishampel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
I’m Amy Weishampel, LCPC. My passion as a therapist is to help people whose mental health issues intersect with their identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people in polyamorous or other nontraditional relationships, creative people, young adults, and people struggling with cultural issues. I have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I utilize a flexible approach, using existential and narrative therapy perspectives, as well as techniques borrowed from CBT and ACT in an effort to help my clients with their mental health struggles.
I’m Amy Weishampel, LCPC. My passion as a therapist is to help people whose mental health issues intersect with their identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people in polyamorous or other nontraditional relationships, creative people, young adults, and people struggling with cultural issues. I have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I utilize a flexible approach, using existential and narrative therapy perspectives, as well as techniques borrowed from CBT and ACT in an effort to help my clients with their mental health struggles.
Amy Bibb-Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Hi I’m Amy ! I’m licensed in MD I have over 15 years experience and I'm always excited to meet new clients and come up with ways that I can help you through actively listening to your needs and providing positive feedback.
Hi I’m Amy ! I’m licensed in MD I have over 15 years experience and I'm always excited to meet new clients and come up with ways that I can help you through actively listening to your needs and providing positive feedback.
Ashley Johns Hinder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Anxiety, OCD and trauma show up in many ways. Chronic self doubt or uncertainty has you overthinking the "what ifs" like letting people down, making mistakes, contamination or causing harm. You may feel tense, scattered, procrastinate tasks, be easily frustrated or get stuck when stressed. You're sick of spending life in your head battling obsessive thoughts, losing time engaging in compulsive, repetitive behaviors (like checking, counting etc) just to feel certain. You want to learn how to be present and let go. I specialize in anxiety, OCD and trauma to help you overcome fear, find peace and be confident to live life beyond worry!
Anxiety, OCD and trauma show up in many ways. Chronic self doubt or uncertainty has you overthinking the "what ifs" like letting people down, making mistakes, contamination or causing harm. You may feel tense, scattered, procrastinate tasks, be easily frustrated or get stuck when stressed. You're sick of spending life in your head battling obsessive thoughts, losing time engaging in compulsive, repetitive behaviors (like checking, counting etc) just to feel certain. You want to learn how to be present and let go. I specialize in anxiety, OCD and trauma to help you overcome fear, find peace and be confident to live life beyond worry!
One thing I know: the quality of our relationships impacts our mental health. That’s why I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relationships with those that matter most in their lives. I bring a warm, nonjudgmental approach to sessions and can support you in finding where you might want to try something new to step out of the usual patterns that keep you stuck.
One thing I know: the quality of our relationships impacts our mental health. That’s why I work with individuals, couples, and families to explore the relationships with those that matter most in their lives. I bring a warm, nonjudgmental approach to sessions and can support you in finding where you might want to try something new to step out of the usual patterns that keep you stuck.
Kionna Baskerville
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in educational settings and with incarcerated youth. During that time, I observed a significant lack of resources in many communities. I’ve come to understand that attuning to our mental health and addressing our needs is crucial for our daily functioning. When our mental health needs are unmet, it affects how we engage with ourselves and the world around us. Recognizing and addressing these needs is essential for overall well-being and effective personal development.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in educational settings and with incarcerated youth. During that time, I observed a significant lack of resources in many communities. I’ve come to understand that attuning to our mental health and addressing our needs is crucial for our daily functioning. When our mental health needs are unmet, it affects how we engage with ourselves and the world around us. Recognizing and addressing these needs is essential for overall well-being and effective personal development.
Neatrice Page
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Are you feeling down, hopeless, anxious or struggling with low self-esteem? Are you a parent struggling with your child's behavior? If so, then I'm the therapist for you. As a daughter, wife and mother I've had to travel through some of these same obstacles in life. And guess what? You don't have to do it alone.
Are you feeling down, hopeless, anxious or struggling with low self-esteem? Are you a parent struggling with your child's behavior? If so, then I'm the therapist for you. As a daughter, wife and mother I've had to travel through some of these same obstacles in life. And guess what? You don't have to do it alone.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping them honor their survival, address the struggle and feelings that have come out of it, and work towards healing. I also work with people who are going through life transitions, big or small. My clients come looking for comfort, a safe place to share without judgement, and to learn about how their experiences may impact their life in ways they may not have realized. I help my clients cultivate hope for the future.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping them honor their survival, address the struggle and feelings that have come out of it, and work towards healing. I also work with people who are going through life transitions, big or small. My clients come looking for comfort, a safe place to share without judgement, and to learn about how their experiences may impact their life in ways they may not have realized. I help my clients cultivate hope for the future.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm Heather Cheshire, LCSW-C. I have been a clinical social worker for 13 years. I aim to utilize talk therapy to help support the emotional growth desired by my clients. I believe in building strong relationships to help clients meet their goals. Most of my experience providing therapy has been with middle school, high school, and college aged youth and young adults. I have experience working with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, as well as situational challenges like major life changes and family and relationship issues.
15 Second Videos
Ashley Johns Hinder
Rebecca Maria Schaffner Board Approved Supervisor
My Empowering Impact
Restoring Minds Wellness & Consulting, LLC
Bridgitte Renae Hammaker
Kal Zeryihun
Developing Wellness Solutions, LLC
Francesca Sciscenti
Chidiomimi Chime
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Greetings! My name is Nneka Chime, and I am excited to possibly work with you. Some therapeutic approaches I like to utilize include family systems, Adlerian theories, person centered theories, and NTU therapeutic approach. I typically work from an eclectic, integrated, person centered approach. Collaborating with clients to help understand their needs and what therapeutic approach would best fit their personal goals. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can unpack, process and heal.
Greetings! My name is Nneka Chime, and I am excited to possibly work with you. Some therapeutic approaches I like to utilize include family systems, Adlerian theories, person centered theories, and NTU therapeutic approach. I typically work from an eclectic, integrated, person centered approach. Collaborating with clients to help understand their needs and what therapeutic approach would best fit their personal goals. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can unpack, process and heal.
Sharon Sonko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
I am Sharon Sonko, LCSW-C and I have been a Clinical Social Worker and a State of Maryland Social Work Supervisor for over 10 years. I began my practice while working in Child Welfare with Maryland's state government and later elevated to the federal government with Veterans Affairs. When I am not offering therapy to clients, I spend my free time outdoors enjoying walking meditations along some of Maryland's historical trails. I enjoy working with adult from various backgrounds that are struggling with issues that include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, and Relationship challenges.
I am Sharon Sonko, LCSW-C and I have been a Clinical Social Worker and a State of Maryland Social Work Supervisor for over 10 years. I began my practice while working in Child Welfare with Maryland's state government and later elevated to the federal government with Veterans Affairs. When I am not offering therapy to clients, I spend my free time outdoors enjoying walking meditations along some of Maryland's historical trails. I enjoy working with adult from various backgrounds that are struggling with issues that include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, and Relationship challenges.
Hello: My name is Sevena Boughton, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C). I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 30 years. I am passionate about supporting all of my clients through various challenges or trauma and having them experience healing and fulfillment. I have found my style and approach to be a good fit for those 18 years and older- spanning the entire adult life cycle. Those adults dealing with challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss.
Hello: My name is Sevena Boughton, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C). I have worked with individuals, couples and families seeking counseling for over 30 years. I am passionate about supporting all of my clients through various challenges or trauma and having them experience healing and fulfillment. I have found my style and approach to be a good fit for those 18 years and older- spanning the entire adult life cycle. Those adults dealing with challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss.
Hello! My name is Iman Anderson and I am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker, Clinical. I specialize in offering immediate help to individuals who experience unforeseen life events that cause mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral problems. The primary goal in my practice is to assist clients in acknowledging unhealthy coping strategies, replace them with new and healthy ones, and gradually get clients to the point of being able to effectively cope with any life stressor.
Hello! My name is Iman Anderson and I am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker, Clinical. I specialize in offering immediate help to individuals who experience unforeseen life events that cause mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral problems. The primary goal in my practice is to assist clients in acknowledging unhealthy coping strategies, replace them with new and healthy ones, and gradually get clients to the point of being able to effectively cope with any life stressor.
Hello, my name is Jaime Gaudet. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. I have over 22 years of experience as a counselor, and I use a Client-Centered approach. I have been described as compassionate, creative, friendly and easy-going. I typically work with clients who are struggling with, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting issues, poor coping skills, and anger management. Client-Centered, Positive Psychology, and I use Art Therapy techniques, as needed. It is not necessary to be a good artist and clients do not have to try Art Therapy if they don't want to. Talk-therapy is also fine.
Hello, my name is Jaime Gaudet. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist. I have over 22 years of experience as a counselor, and I use a Client-Centered approach. I have been described as compassionate, creative, friendly and easy-going. I typically work with clients who are struggling with, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, parenting issues, poor coping skills, and anger management. Client-Centered, Positive Psychology, and I use Art Therapy techniques, as needed. It is not necessary to be a good artist and clients do not have to try Art Therapy if they don't want to. Talk-therapy is also fine.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.
Rachel Rachlinski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234
My name is Rachel Rachlinski and I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of Maryland (LCPC) and Louisiana (LPC) and have been in active practice for over 14 years and enjoy helping clients on their journey. My approach is to meet clients who are struggling in life and help them find a path that works best for them. I work with clients struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, work and school challenges, family issues, parenting challenges, relationship issues and personal identity through learning more about ourselves and who we want to be including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
My name is Rachel Rachlinski and I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of Maryland (LCPC) and Louisiana (LPC) and have been in active practice for over 14 years and enjoy helping clients on their journey. My approach is to meet clients who are struggling in life and help them find a path that works best for them. I work with clients struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, work and school challenges, family issues, parenting challenges, relationship issues and personal identity through learning more about ourselves and who we want to be including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Britney Lamp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Britney Lamp, LCPC! As a licensed therapist working in the field for the last 14 years I have grown to understand that therapy is so much more than just helping individuals address concerns or issues in their lives. I believe that therapy is about helping someone become the best version of themselves authentically.
Hi there, I’m Britney Lamp, LCPC! As a licensed therapist working in the field for the last 14 years I have grown to understand that therapy is so much more than just helping individuals address concerns or issues in their lives. I believe that therapy is about helping someone become the best version of themselves authentically.
Heather Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Heather Williams. I'm a Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years' experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations. My approach is solution focused. Clients often feel better after the first session. I often give simple behavioral homework based on our discussions, so that you can experiment with changes that will help you move forward. My focus is on your strengths, and on finding the solution to your problems, rather than on focusing on the past. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I also help you understand the connection between your feelings and thoughts.
Hello! My name is Heather Williams. I'm a Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years' experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate difficult situations. My approach is solution focused. Clients often feel better after the first session. I often give simple behavioral homework based on our discussions, so that you can experiment with changes that will help you move forward. My focus is on your strengths, and on finding the solution to your problems, rather than on focusing on the past. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I also help you understand the connection between your feelings and thoughts.
See more therapy options for Parkville
Nearby Female Therapists Searches for Parkville
- Glen Arm
- Lutherville
- Lutherville Timonium
- Mount Washington
- Nottingham
- Perry Hall
- Roland Park
- Rosedale
- Ruxton
- Timonium
- Towson
- White Marsh
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.