Therapist profile
Samuel Howden, LICSW, LCSW-C
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic work
About Samuel
Samuel Howden is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 12 years of experience. He sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and burnout-related problems.
He trained in social work and brings that background to practical conversations. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and steps to try between meetings. Samuel uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic methods to help people notice patterns and test new ways of handling problems.
Samuel often helps people who are struggling with feelings of abandonment, emptiness, guilt, shame, or isolation. He also works with men facing fatherhood issues, impulse control struggles, process addiction concerns, and panic symptoms. He talks with people about how past experiences affect current relationships and behavior.
Expect direct, down-to-earth discussion about what is getting in the way and what might work differently. Samuel checks in about small changes and adjusts plans when something is not helpful. He avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and keeps the focus on practical steps and deeper understanding.
To begin, the usual process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Background and approach information above is based on his listed approaches and experience. If you need confirmation of current session options before booking, please check the online therapy options button and the scheduling steps provided there.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Briefly, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change moods and daily functioning. It is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and impulsive habits.Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change. Sessions use open questions and reflection to strengthen motivation for things like reducing process addictions or improving self-care.
Psychodynamic work looks at how past relationships and patterns influence current choices and feelings. It can help when someone wants to understand recurring problems in relationships, including family dynamics.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samuel will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as you go. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize behavioral techniques, motivational work, or deeper psychodynamic reflection.
Session logistics listed here are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these flexible scheduling options to help the work fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home or family stress does he address?
He works with adults facing family problems, relationship strain, fatherhood issues, and the everyday stresses that come with parenting and household responsibility.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He combines practical, goal-focused techniques with attention to personal history. Sessions aim to identify patterns and test small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience in mental health practice, including work with mood, anxiety, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials. The LCSW-C is in Maryland and the LICSW is in the District of Columbia, and his practice is based in Maryland.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
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