Lasting Change
and Acceptance
When you work with us you will notice that our approach to therapy emphasizes two components:
Lasting Change
First, we are not interested in gimmicks that only bring temporary relief.
Our approach to therapy brings about lasting change through tested methods including insight into your current problems, a place to comfortably express yourself, and a warm relationship.
Acceptance
Second, our expert Baltimore therapists work to understand and accept all
of you.
You don’t have to pick and choose the parts of yourself to show us.
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Our Team
We work to earn your trust by cultivating a team of Baltimore psychologists, counselors, and social workers who are down-to-earth and interested in regularly honing the craft of therapy to best respond to your needs. We require that all of our therapists have post-graduate training in empirically-supported couples couples and individual therapy approaches. Furthermore, our therapists engage in monthly group consultation with an area expert in supervision. End your search for "Baltimore therapists near me" with us.
Jessica K. Jones, M.S.W.
LCsw-c, Licensed social worker
Baltimore, MD
INdividual therapist
available for teletherapy only
Jessica enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families coming to her with a variety of distressing conflicts. She sees clients experiencing anxiety, sexuality concerns, past or current traumas, and new adjustments. She helps clients throughout their healing process by providing a safe place to be vulnerable and share their story.
In therapy, she focuses on:
trauma (sexual, physical and emotional),
life adjustments and change,
identity development,
anxiety,
child and family issues,
postpartum depression and anxiety,
grief/grieving, and
improving communication.
Clients describe her as:
personable,
informed,
direct, and
down to earth.
Andrea Castelhano, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Baltimore, MD
Individual and Couples therapist
Available for Online and In-Person Therapy
Andrea works with individuals and couples to promote self-acceptance and compassion while simultaneously providing empowering tools to resolve problems, improve the quality of life, and strengthen relationships.
In therapy, she specializes in:
disordered eating and exercise behavior,
body image and weight stigma,
anxiety,
depression,
emotion regulation skills training,
self-esteem,
perfectionism,
sexual and gender identity,
and cultural stress.
Clients describe her as:
warm
accepting
direct,
and practical.
David I. Essien, PsyD
Licensed psychologist
Baltimore, mD
Individual Therapist
available for teletherapy ONLY
David works with individuals who are struggling with a variety of issues. Whether depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or hardships in life, he assists clients cope with, rise above, and overcome distressing circumstances. Clients experience an open environment where they can express themselves authentically.
In therapy, he focuses on:
anxiety/social anxiety,
depression,
trauma,
identity development,
communication,
men’s issues, and
addictions.
Clients describe him as:
easy to talk to,
thoughtful,
nonjudgmental, and
understanding.
Cassie Ekstrom, M.S.W.
LCSW-C, Licensed social worker
Baltimore, MD
Individual and Couples therapist
Available for Online and In-Person Therapy
Cassie works with Baltimore Therapy Group clients in individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling as well as group therapy to help clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression (including post-partum depression), life and career changes, addictions of various types, and relationship challenges. She enjoys working with clients of various genders, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds.
In therapy, she focuses on:
anxiety,
depression,
addiction,
relationships,
life and career changes,
older adult issues
LGBTQ concerns, and
trauma.
Clients describe her as:
smart,
direct,
grounded, and
calm.
Jennifer McMillan, M.S.
LCPC, Licensed counselor
Baltimore, MD
Individual and couples Therapist
available for teletherapy ONLY
Jen enjoys working with individuals who may be dealing with past or present stresses in life that result in anxiety, depression, or difficulty with adjustment to major life events or changes. Jen cultivates a safe environment in which she works to provide the tools necessary for individuals to live a healthy, full, satisfying life.
In therapy, she focuses on:
anxiety,
depression,
life transitions,
healthy communication,
relationship distress,
trauma,
and identity struggles.
Clients describe her as:
perceptive,
open and nonjudgmental,
attentive,
and sincere.
Zak Fusciello, M.S.
LCPC, Licensed Counselor Baltimore, MD
Individual and Couples Therapist
Available for In-Person Therapy
Zak enjoys working with individuals and couples coming to him with relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, sexuality concerns, substance misuse, lack of motivation, ADD/ADHD and stalled creativity. His clients have described him as an attuned counselor who can’t be shocked – and he knows when to use humor to help get a point across.
In therapy, he focuses on:
anxiety,
depression,
sexuality concerns,
substance and alcohol misuse,
relationship concerns, and
stalled creativity and motivation.
Clients describe him as:
warm,
genuine,
funny,
and pragmatic.
Rachel Greenberg Larson, M.A.
LCPC, Licensed counselor
Baltimore, MD
Individual and family therapist
Available for Online and In-Person Therapy
Rachel works with individuals, families, and groups on a variety of issues from anxiety to substance use. Rachel enjoys seeing clients across the developmental spectrum from youth to adults. Throughout the process of therapy, Rachel cultivates a warm and genuine therapeutic relationship. She utilizes a strengths-based approach while helping clients work towards their goals.
In therapy, she focuses on:
anxiety,
depression,
substance use/abuse,
behavioral problems,
child and family issues,
emotion regulation skills training,
healthy transition to adulthood
and self-esteem.
Clients describe her as:
warm,
accepting,
calm, and
knowledgeable.
Emily Stuart, M.S.W.
LCSW-C, Licensed social Worker
Baltimore, MD
INdividual and couples therapist
Available for Online and In-Person Therapy
Emily is passionate about working with couples to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and foster intimacy. She works with individuals to help increase self-awareness and deepen their understanding of themselves. Emily works hard to create a non-judgmental and stigma-free space where you can freely express yourself and feel empowered.
In therapy, she focuses on:
depression
anxiety
relationship distress
communication
life and career transitions
sexual and gender identity
and trauma.
Clients describe her as:
genuine,
encouraging,
compassionate, and
down-to-earth.
Justina Stokes, M.S.W.
LMSW, Licensed SOCIAL WORKER
Baltimore, MD
individual and couples therapist
Available for Online and In-Person Therapy
Justina enjoys working with individuals who are seeking a more joyous and meaningful life. She collaborates with clients to foster insight, generate self-trust, and cultivate authentic relationships.
In therapy, she focuses on:
anxiety/stress,
depression,
emotional regulation skills,
trauma,
self-esteem,
relationship concerns,
life transitions,
issues of identity, and
spirituality and meaning.
Clients describe her as:
warm,
genuine,
non-judgemental,
and thoughtful.
Unique Arnold, M.S.W.
LMSW, Social Worker
Baltimore, MD
Individual Therapist
Available for Teletherapy Only
Unique uses a collaborative approach to encourage clients to be the author of their own lives. She supports clients by using a strengths-based approach to help them improve their emotional well-being and make positive changes. Unique believes everyone should have a safe space to heal and work through life’s difficulties.
In therapy, she focuses on:
anxiety,
depression,
relationship changes,
positive and effective communication,
grief and loss,
self-esteem,
trauma,
anger management,
substance use, and
life transitions.
Clients describe her as:
trustworthy,
approachable,
supportive, and
innovative.