Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Owings Mills, MD

"As a person of color with immigrant parents, I am very understanding of struggles with identity, major life transitions, and not feeling like you fit in perfectly. "

Lillian Morales is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for the state of Maryland. She has provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of settings. Lillian is bilingual and can provide services in Spanish. Lillian enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults and specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, relationship issues, adjustment disorders, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship/family issues, and stress management. Lillian received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stevenson University and her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University.

Lillian uses a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy but has also used play therapy, art therapy, CBT, cognitive therapy, person-centered therapy, and REBT, depending on what the client's needs are. Lillian emphasizes building a connection at first while continuously providing a safe and nurturing environment for the client's therapeutic journey.

Lillian is very familiar with the nerves and uncertainty of starting something new. Starting therapy is a huge step and Lillian can relate, having been in a client's shoes, to what that can entail. Lillian believes in having an impact on all her clients and would love to help you on your therapeutic journey.

"Hi Friends! As a woman of color with a background in DEI work, I am passionate about promoting spaces where one can feel seen and heard, and know that I am committed to understanding and addressing the unique challenges and intersections of identity that my you may face. "

Martha Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Approved Supervisor with a strong background in working with underrepresented populations, particularly BIPOC individuals and college-age adults. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from McDaniel College and has over 7 years of experience in the field.

As a strengths-based and person-centered counselor, Martha approaches each therapy session with the goal of supporting her clients and providing them with new ways of viewing their lives in the present. Her main goal as a counselor is to help clients create positive, lasting change in their lives through tailoring specific interventions to fit the individualized needs of each client and using the analogy of planting seeds of change, which clients can nurture and watch grow into the flowers and trees of their new normal.  

"I believe in working with clients to help them sort through challenges and achieve their goals."

Rachel Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address life challenges and find healing and understanding in hopeless situations. Rachel specializes in eating disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, and stress management.

Rachel completed her Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University in Maryland. Her experience spans a variety of clinical settings, including crisis intervention, residential treatment, school-based outpatient services, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and large non-profits. Rachel's professional experience enables her to understand the importance of identifying all aspects of an individual's life that impact their well-being. This includes their physical health, support systems (family, friends, etc.), work or school environment, and faith/spirituality.

Rachel utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based approaches. Rachel believes that each of us can be fulfilled in our lives. Therapy can be intimidating, so her goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment where we can develop goals and determine strengths and assets to move forward in life. Schedule an appointment today to see if Rachel is the right fit for you.