Therapist in Columbia, Maryland Brenda Fischel, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Brenda Fischel, MA, LCPC
Specializes In:
Brenda Fischel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2002. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Master’s Degree from Argosy University. Brenda works well with those needing support with anxiety, depression, general stress, relationship issues and co-occurring disorders with addictions. Whether you’re struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or behavioral concerns., Brenda is here to work with you. She enjoys working with individuals and couples in an emotionally safe space and is here to support and encourage you on your journey. Brenda is here to walk alongside and empower you to live your fullest life and be your highest, healthiest self. Outside of work, Brenda enjoys bird watching, walking, playing with her dogs, crocheting, reading, watching football, playing Scrabble and cribbage, listening to music, going out to eat, soaking in her hot tub, grilling, and spending time with her family.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 22-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- First responder stress
- Intense mood changes
- Military & veteran
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Family conflict
- Parenting
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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American School of Professional Psychology
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Brenda Fischel. You can also call 443-838-2400 to have someone assist you.
Brenda Fischel generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 443-838-2400 to find out Brenda Fischel's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Brenda Fischel:
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 443-838-2400 to see how we can help.
Brenda Fischel is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Brenda Fischel works at the following locations:
Yes, Brenda Fischel does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Brenda Fischel is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: