Compassionate and Empowering
Find strength and clarity on your inner journey
Life is hard, and trauma is an inevitable part of existence. Anxious and depressive feelings, even panic, are natural neurological and physiological responses to life circumstances and to both the real and perceived threats and losses that we encounter. Unfortunately, few of us have had the benefit of truly effective models for how to adapt to, accept and learn from the challenges of life, and there are times when we all find ourselves in need of a new perspective or model to help us navigate a particularly challenging situation or circumstance.
At Ophiuchus Counseling and Psychotherapy, our goal is to support clients on their own journeys. We recognize that clinicians and therapists are simply fellow travelers in the bewildering and complex journey of life. Rather than offering authoritative advice or prescriptive solutions, we seek to empower clients to identify and fully embrace agency for their own lives, finding answers from within the wealth of their own life experience. Whether learning to recognize and hold empathy for one’s own neurophysiological or sensory responses and/or tapping insight from experiences we’ve long forgotten or never fully appreciated the value of, we work to support you on your journey and within the context of your own values, culture and belief system.
Client populations and issues we commonly work with include:
- Relationship and communication challenges with couples and families
- Individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, panic, grief and/or post-traumatic stress
- Combat veterans and first responders
- Separation, divorce and complications with co-parenting and child custody
- Teens or adults with complex developmental trauma
- Life transitions and/or crisis management
- Cultural adjustment
- Addiction (e.g. substances, gambling/gaming, romance/sex, food, etc.)
- Self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Children and parenting
- Career challenges and changes
Welcome to Ophiuchus
Counseling and Psychotherapy
Reach out to us today to schedule a consultation.
Where are you located?
Our practice is conveniently located just off of Hwy 50 in Arnold, Maryland. You can find us at 1511 Governor Ritchie Highway, Suite 302.
What are your operating hours?
Subject to availability, we offer client hours between 8 am and 8 pm on weekdays. We are generally closed on weekends, but weekend sessions can sometimes be scheduled to accommodate specific client needs (e.g. crisis management, intensive and extended couple or family sessions, group workshoups, etc). Holiday hours may vary. You can use the client portal or check with your therapist for current availability.
Do you accept my insurance?
We are a private pay only clinic. This being said, most of our clients do receive full or partial reimbursement through their “out of network mental health coverage.” We encourage you to check with your insurance provider to verify the details of your out of network coverage.
Is parking available at the practice?
There are parking lots both in front and behind the building.
What is your NPI Number?
The NPI number assigned to Ophiuchus Counseling and Psychotherapy is 1710794680.
Take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow.
Whether you’re facing a difficult life transition, struggling with mental health concerns, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Timothy Mewmaw, LCPC
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Director
What is the Origin of Ophiuchus
Its name is derived from the ancient Greek word phioukhos, which means serpent-bearer or snake-handler.
Ophiuchus is associated with a figure from Greek mythology named Asclepius, who was a legendary healer and physician. According to the myth, Asclepius was exceptionally skilled in the art of medicine and possessed the ability to resurrect the dead.
The story goes that Asclepius learned the secrets of healing from a serpent. In one version of the myth, he was taught by the serpent when he observed a snake bringing healing herbs to another injured snake.
Asclepius used this knowledge to become a renowned physician, and he became so skilled that he could even bring the dead back to life.
This act of reviving the dead caught the attention of the gods, particularly Hades, the god of the underworld, who was concerned that Asclepius would upset the balance between life and death. As a result, Zeus, the king of the gods, struck Asclepius down with a thunderbolt and placed him among the stars as the constellation Ophiuchus.
We chose to incorporate Ophiuchus into our logo as a representation of the healing that can take place when we help others.