LGBT therapists in Bowie, MD

You deserve to have confidence, joy, and security in your relationships.

I am Madi and I can help. I bring humor, authenticity, and relatability to every session. I believe that we all can grow from examining our relationships--whether they are in our home, in our community, or in ourselves. We deserve connection. I can help you make your way back to it.

You are resilient and you have made it this far. I believe that every individual is an expert on themselves, but life can bring you many difficulties and struggles. I would like to be on the passenger seat and be a companion in your ride towards the best version of yourself. I will be a passenger because I know you can be the driver and achieve your goals.

I am bilingual licensed Clinical Social worker who has 8 years experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, families, and LGBTQ+ community. I received my master’s degree in social work from University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB)and my Biological and public health undergradudate degrees from University of Maryland College park (UMCP).

I have worked in multiple settings: crisis stabilization program, middle school, outpatient clinics, and managed a program for mothers who struggle with postpartum Depression

My primary area of expertise is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. My other areas of expertise are working with individuals who are struggling with major depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-image issues and stress management.

I am a Licensed Holistic Mental Health Therapist with over five years of experience in the helping profession. I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. My passion is helping people who are at a turning point in their lives and ready to step into a new level of healing, growth, and expansion. Whether you’re a new parent adjusting to motherhood, exploring your identity, healing from heartbreak, or uncovering childhood wounds, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we’ll use holistic, heart-centered approaches to help you reconnect with yourself and create the path that feels most aligned for this season of your life.

Howdy! My name is Karly Trotter, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My practice helps pre- and postpartum parents, persons with OCD and anxiety, and neurodivergent folks handle feelings of stress, executive dysfunction, intrusive thinking, and self-doubt.

Personally and professionally, I've seen how therapy can deeply change experiences of suffering. I warmly encourage you to give therapy a chance, join my women's group, or take advantage of my free yoga or meditation classes if you have financial constraints.

I work with men who are in a “next chapter” season, high school and college students stepping into adulthood, and high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs who carry a lot and rarely have a real place to put it down. A lot of the guys I support feel stuck in confusion, relationship stress, fatherhood pressure, or the weight of past experiences that still show up in the present. My style is warm, direct, and easy to talk to, but I’m also honest and strategic. I help you get clear on what’s driving you and what’s blocking you. My background includes a B.S. in Sociology from Florida A&M University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University with psychotherapy training, clinical training in a men’s resource setting, and service as an Army chaplain assistant.

Working in the field for 24 years has opened my eyes and ears to many experiences. While your life experience is unique, we will work together to find ways to get you to your best life. I have worked in a hospital setting, inpatient mental health, outpatient mental health, PHP, IOP, Dual Diagnosis, rehab, residential treatment and community settings to a variety of clients in various backgrounds.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a background in community organizing, crisis intervention, and family and parent coaching. My work centers self-directed healing, truth telling, and culturally grounded care. I create a safe space for clients—especially those from BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities—to decompress, re-evaluate, and grow. I draw from evidence-based practices to honor each person’s lived experience and support increased insight, discernment, empowerment, and improved health outcomes.

I have been practicing therapy for about 5 years, receiving my master's degree from Saint Leo University in 2023 and my LCSW-C licensure in 2026. My main focus areas are complex trauma and attachment based issues, but I also am very effective at dealing with individuals with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Autism.