- Direct and respectful
- Goal focused
- Men's wellbeing
About Samuel
Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker who has practiced for 12 years in Maryland. He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and uses straightforward conversation to help people struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and other concerns. He names men's issues among his focus areas and aims to make therapy practical and approachable.
Samuel builds sessions around respect and clear goals. He avoids labels and listens first to understand what matters to each person. Expect a calm, direct style that balances insight with hands-on strategies for day-to-day coping.
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and change how people respond. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, and psychodynamic ideas can surface patterns from past relationships that still matter today. Samuel blends these approaches to fit the person in front of him.
His work often addresses trauma, grief, impulsivity, fatherhood concerns, feelings of emptiness, isolation, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic exercise or pornography use. He also supports people dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, and shame.
Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as understanding underlying themes. Samuel encourages small experiments between meetings, straightforward feedback in session, and regular check-ins on progress. If someone wants clear goals and a respectful, plainspoken therapist, he guides that process.
How Samuel’s approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and impulsivity and gives concrete tools to try between sessions.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. It is useful when someone feels unsure about taking steps forward or has mixed feelings about changing habits like process addictions.
Psychodynamic ideas look at repeated relationship patterns and early experiences that still affect daily life. This helps when history and recurring emotional themes, such as abandonment or shame, are getting in the way of current goals.
Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments happen over time based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also makes it possible to continue therapy through relocations or when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals adapt techniques so the same practical exercises and reflective work can happen over distance.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samuel commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and a range of related issues such as trauma, grief, panic, process addictions, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Samuel uses a plainspoken, goal-focused approach that mixes practical strategies and reflective conversation. He aims to be respectful and to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing a broad range of challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of what is available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.