Samuel Howden, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland with 12 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health challenges. He earned a Master of Social Work from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in Family Sciences from the University of Maryland College Park, and brings that training to work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anger management concerns, low self-esteem, ADHD, and the effects of physical or emotional trauma.

He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, believing that each person is unique and deserves a tailored plan rather than stigmatizing labels. His clinical work draws on practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic psychotherapy so that conversations and treatment plans can be adapted to a client s specific needs and goals.

Samuel focuses on issues including stress, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and a range of concerns from impulsivity and self-harm to life purpose and fatherhood challenges. He aims to build strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to pursue a more fulfilling life, and he welcomes those who are ready to take the first step toward change.

Credentials include LICSW and LCSW-C, which are clinical social work licenses. Samuel is available for sessions in English in Maryland and offers multiple remote formats to fit client needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Samuel combines evidence-informed methods to meet a variety of needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused conversation style that supports people who are ambivalent about change and can be especially helpful for addiction-related behaviors, lifestyle changes, or building motivation for treatment. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns shaped by past experiences and relationships to increase self-understanding and address recurring emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Samuel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning guides how sessions proceed and how treatment is adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access licensed professionals from different locations.