Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
How Nathan works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nathan
Nathan Powell is a licensed clinician in Maryland who combines medical and social work perspectives to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, anger, and depression. He holds an MD and is a LCSW-C, and he brings ten years of clinical experience to his work. Nathan aims to build a respectful, straightforward connection from the first session.
He usually focuses on clear, practical steps that clients can use between sessions.
Background and approach
Conversations tend to center on identifying unhelpful patterns, learning coping tools, and trying new responses to old problems. Sessions move at a pace set by the individual, with emphasis on small, measurable changes. Nathan pays attention to how relationships, attachment, and feelings about the body affect daily life.
He also helps people address control issues, guilt, shame, and the isolation that can come with mood struggles. When addiction or intense anger is present, he works to reduce harm and improve emotional regulation. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
He listens first, then suggests strategies that match a person's goals. The aim is to help people feel more capable of handling stress and to reduce the impact of overwhelming emotions. Practical matters such as scheduling, session format, and pace are handled openly so clients know what to expect.
Nathan supports people who want steady, goal-oriented work and those who need help during difficult transitions.
What Nathan works with
Everything Nathan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nathan's practice.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on present problems and teach clear skills. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping tools for anxiety and anger - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. This approach helps people manage intense feelings and respond differently in triggering moments.Another helpful method centers on understanding attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early connections shape current expectations and reactions, and it supports building new ways of relating that reduce isolation and conflict. This can be useful for mood disorders, social anxiety, and family-related stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nathan will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting as progress is made. Decisions about pace, techniques, and homework are made together so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls let conversations feel face-to-face, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins or reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Nathan
What concerns does Nathan address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related issues like attachment problems, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on coping skills and behavior changes tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
Nathan has ten years of experience working with people on emotional and behavioral concerns across a variety of settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker with the LCSW-C credential and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.