Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health & Wellness Partner in Pikesville
Center For Mental Health is a mental health therapy practice founded in 1998 by Dena Leibowitz, a licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. We specialize in integrative approaches to mental health, combining traditional psychotherapy with holistic methods such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, and neuro-linguistic programming. Our practice focuses on treating addiction, anxiety, depression, and anger management through personalized care that addresses the root causes of emotional distress while providing symptom relief. We emphasize client empowerment, self-discovery, and sustainable behavioral transformation through evidence-based techniques and a deep understanding of mind-body connections.Our services are delivered via telehealth and private consultations, eliminating outdated labels like 'addict' to focus on optimal living and re-patterning destructive thoughts. With credentials including a Master's degree in Psychology, certifications in hypnotherapy and yoga instruction, and affiliations with institutions like Johns Hopkins University, we establish ourselves as leaders in holistic mental health treatment.
Services
Individual counseling
Couples therapy
Recovery coaching
Mindfulness meditation
Hypnotherapy sessions
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Our founder has over 30 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy.
- We combine traditional psychotherapy with holistic modalities like hypnotherapy and yoga.
- Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnotherapy through accredited programs.
- Personalized telehealth sessions tailored to individual recovery and wellness goals.
- Emphasis on mind-body-spirit integration for sustainable mental health improvements.
Services
Individual counseling
Our individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support for clients seeking to address anxiety, depression, and behavioral addictions. Utilizing cognitive restructuring and traditional psychotherapy techniques, we help clients develop coping strategies tailored to their specific needs while fostering self-discovery and emotional resilience through a mind-body-spirit approach.
Hypnotherapy sessions
Hypnotherapy services combine focused concentration techniques with therapeutic interventions to promote behavioral change and emotional healing. Backed by clinical research, our hypnosis sessions help clients reframe destructive thought patterns, reduce stress responses, and develop new neural pathways for sustained mental wellness through guided relaxation and suggestion therapy.
Recovery coaching
Our recovery coaching program offers structured support for overcoming substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. Using evidence-based re-patterning techniques and motivational strategies, we help clients build sustainable recovery frameworks while addressing co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression through integrated mind-body wellness approaches.
Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation services focus on developing present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques. These sessions combine Eastern mindfulness practices with Western psychological principles to enhance emotional regulation, improve cognitive flexibility, and foster neuroplasticity for lasting mental health improvements through regular practice.
Couples therapy
Couples therapy services address relationship challenges through communication-focused interventions and behavioral pattern analysis. Our approach helps partners develop healthier interaction patterns, resolve conflicts constructively, and build stronger emotional connections while addressing individual mental health needs within the relational context.
People
Dena Leibowitz
Founder & Therapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 30+ years of experience specializing in addiction disorders. Certified hypnotherapist and yoga instructor with advanced training from Johns Hopkins University and the American Hypnosis Training Academy.
Questions
How does your approach differ from traditional recovery programs?
We focus on re-patterning negative thought cycles without labels like 'addict,' combining neuroscience with holistic practices for sustainable healing.
What mental health issues do you specialize in treating?
We treat anxiety, depression, addiction disorders, and behavioral health issues using integrative approaches addressing mind, body, and spirit.
Are sessions conducted in-person or online?
All sessions use telehealth platforms for accessibility, with yoga and wellness services available through virtual instruction.
What holistic methods are incorporated into treatment?
Our therapy integrates hypnotherapy, mindfulness meditation, yoga psychotherapy, and neuro-linguistic programming with evidence-based cognitive techniques.
How long are typical therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available to accommodate client needs.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
As a private practice, we recommend verifying out-of-network coverage with your insurance provider for potential reimbursement options.
