Samuel Howden

LICSW, LCSW-C

Maryland

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW, LCSW-C

License

LCSW-C, Maryland / 17397; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC200001886

NPI

1821682642

Experience

12 years

Languages

English

Location

Maryland

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational interviewing
   • Practical CBT tools
   • Thoughtful listening

   About Samuel

   Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland. He holds a Master of Social Work and has spent 12 years helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and trauma. Samuel aims to meet people where they are and treat each person with respect and care.

   He listens first and builds a plan together with the person in front of him. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, and on understanding patterns that keep you stuck. Samuel uses cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, motivational interviewing to support change, and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns that repeat over time.

   Samuel has worked with people affected by grief, process addictions, self-harm urges, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, fatherhood concerns, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. His practice avoids labels and centers the person’s experience when deciding next steps.

   Sessions are shaped to individual needs, with clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. He emphasizes straightforward language and practical strategies that fit everyday life. If someone wants a therapist who pairs direct skill-building with a thoughtful look at personal history, Samuel offers that combined approach.

   To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used so people can find an appointment that fits. Samuel works in English and holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials in the jurisdictions listed.

2. How Samuel Uses Approaches in Online Sessions

   Samuel blends approaches that aim to help people change habits and understand their patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clear, person-led conversations that build motivation for change and help people sort through mixed feelings about taking a next step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors, offering simple exercises and practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle panic symptoms.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than sticking to one model no matter what.
   
   The therapist's bio does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work on skills between meetings and to bring problem-solving into real-life routines. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets or motivational conversations to work in remote sessions, while also discussing deeper life patterns when someone wants that focus.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   Maryland, District of Columbia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does he address?

   He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue, plus related topics like impulsivity, isolation, and life purpose.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   He listens first and then collaborates on a plan. Sessions include practical skills, motivational interviewing to support change, and discussion of patterns that repeat in someone’s life.

   What is his professional background?

   He has 12 years of experience in mental health and completed a Master of Social Work. His work includes helping people with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related issues.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials; the LCSW-C is registered in Maryland and the LICSW is registered in the District of Columbia.

   Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are used?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the first steps to get started?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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