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LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Samuel Howden, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Samuel

Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience providing mental health support in Maryland. Holding the credentials LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C, he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, ADHD, and trauma from emotional or physical abuse.

Background and approach

His background also includes supporting clients coping with grief, compassion fatigue, and a range of self-related struggles such as low self-esteem, shame, and isolation. Samuel frames therapy around respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person rather than relying on labels.

He draws on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic principles to address patterns of thought, motivation, and underlying emotional material. This flexible approach aims to help clients manage symptoms and develop clearer strategies for daily living while exploring deeper sources of difficulty.

He emphasizes practical support alongside empathic engagement, inviting individuals who are ready to work toward change to begin a process of exploration and skills-building. Samuel offers multiple session formats and works with clients according to his Maryland practice availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and attention-related struggles. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring a person’s own goals and ambivalence, helping to strengthen motivation for change and address issues like impulsivity or process addictions. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and relationships, offering a path to understand deeper sources of distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel works with clients to weigh goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adjusts methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective for each person’s needs. This means combining structured techniques with reflective exploration as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and different locations within his practice area. These formats allow for continuity of support, varied ways to communicate, and options for people who prefer real-time conversation or ongoing messaging between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samuel commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style combines respect and sensitivity with practical interventions, tailoring sessions to each person and blending cognitive, motivational, and psychodynamic techniques as appropriate.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 12 years of experience in the mental health field working with diverse clinical presentations and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials with licence details DC LICSW LC200001886 and MD LCSW-C 17397, and maintains a practice in Maryland.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

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

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

What Samuel can help with

Samuel Howden works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Samuel works with a diverse group of individuals who have various levels of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, anger management, self-esteem, and ADHD.

Samuel works with many people who have experienced trauma via physical or emotional abuse.

How Samuel approaches therapy

Samuel's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Samuel is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maryland.