- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About Samuel
Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience based in Maryland. He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related concerns. Samuel also addresses trauma, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Samuel meets people who are dealing with anger that shows up at work or at home, or who feel stuck in patterns of resentment and impulsivity. He helps with relationship tension, fatherhood issues, isolation, and problems that come from past abandonment or shame. He also supports people coping with process addictions and self-harm urges.
He uses straightforward therapeutic tools rather than labels. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his work for identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find what matters to them and strengthen their own reasons for change. Psychodynamic ideas guide conversations about patterns that come from earlier relationships.
Sessions focus on practical conversation and small experiments to try between meetings. Samuel aims to explore what’s keeping patterns in place and to practice different responses. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with directness and respect.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The subscription model is used for sessions and can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted, and sessions are offered in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, setting simple behavioral experiments, and checking progress between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, anger that shows up in daily routines, and low mood.Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and strengthen their own motivation to change. In sessions it looks like focused conversation about goals, values, and small next steps rather than pressure to act immediately.
Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to recurring patterns that come from past relationships. In online sessions this means noticing how past patterns repeat today and talking through how those patterns show up in current life and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying CBT techniques for a while, then shifting toward motivational work or psychodynamic themes if that better matches progress and priorities.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around jobs and family demands. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and homework to remote sessions so people can practice changes between appointments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and tools like CBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience in mental health practice.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.