Samuel Howden, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate, practical support for managing strong emotions
Book with SamuelWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Samuel
Samuel Howden is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland. He holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and brings 12 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and related struggles. Samuel works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to make starting therapy simple and clear.
He focuses on problems like ADHD, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, emptiness, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Background and approach
His work includes addressing impulsivity, isolation, panic attacks, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. Samuel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches in sessions. He adapts conversations and strategies to what each person needs, combining short-term tools and deeper reflection.
Samuel avoids labels and centers the person rather than the diagnosis. Sessions may include practical skills for managing anger and anxiety, problem-focused planning for daily challenges, and space to examine past experiences that still affect current choices. He aims to help people build clearer thinking, healthier habits, and steadier emotional responses.
People who contact him can expect calm direction and honest feedback delivered with empathy. He encourages small, realistic steps and will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life and goals.
What Samuel works with
Everything Samuel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Samuel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Samuel lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Samuel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; this approach often focuses on practical steps and coping strategies useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method he uses to strengthen a person's own reasons for change and to reduce resistance when making difficult shifts. Psychodynamic therapy offers space to look at repeated patterns and past experiences that shape current feelings and reactions, which can be helpful for long-standing issues like trauma, abandonment, or identity struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Samuel will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful, then shape the plan together. He adjusts methods over time if goals or needs change so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is good for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing brief contact between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on steady progress and skill practice.
Questions people ask about Samuel
What kinds of concerns does Samuel address?
He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include shame, impulsivity, isolation, and process addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation. Sessions mix problem-focused tools and deeper exploration tailored to each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of experience in mental health work in clinical settings and community practice.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is listed with the credentials LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How are costs and payment 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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.