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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Samuel
Samuel Howden, LICSW and LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 12 years of practice. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue using approaches he lists as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Howden frames therapy as practical, direct work. He talks through problems and uses strategies that change thinking and behavior. He also attends to deeper patterns and life history when those matters affect current mood and relationships.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time.
Sessions focus on concrete goals such as managing panic, reducing anger, clarifying life purpose, and addressing compulsive behaviors. He notes concerns like abandonment, emptiness, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and process addictions among the matters he addresses.
Practical skills, short-term strategies, and exploration of underlying patterns are combined when appropriate. He avoids stigmatizing labels and adapts the conversation to each person’s needs. People should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Samuel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills for anxiety, panic, depression, and compulsive behaviors.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking a next step.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skill-building, motivation, or deeper pattern work.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not spell them out. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include abandonment, emptiness, fatherhood issues, process addictions, and panic.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a mix of practical skills and deeper work. Sessions combine strategies to change thoughts and behaviors with exploration of repeating life patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
Which licenses does he hold and where?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.