Steinman Therapy in Baltimore: Specialized EMDR and Trauma Treatment
Steinman Therapy is a solo practice offering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and cognitive-behavioral approaches for trauma, anxiety, and depression from a therapist with specific postgraduate EMDR training, located in the Canton neighborhood.
What Steinman Therapy actually is
Steinman Therapy operates as an individual practice, not a clinic or group setting. The clinical focus is EMDR, a structured protocol for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional charge, paired with standard talk therapy modalities. EMDR differs from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other talk-based approaches in its use of bilateral eye movements or tactile stimulation while recalling distressing memories, a mechanism validated in controlled research for PTSD and trauma-related disorders. This is not general counseling; the practice explicitly targets trauma survivors, people with anxiety rooted in past events, and clients who have not improved with conventional therapy alone.
Services and fees
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Standard session rates are $150 per session for clients without insurance or on cash-pay basis. For clients with insurance, Steinman Therapy is in-network with several major Baltimore carriers; out-of-pocket costs typically range from $20 to $40 per session depending on your plan's copay structure and deductible status. Intake appointments (the first 75-minute session) are billed at $225 for uninsured clients.
EMDR treatment for a single traumatic incident usually takes between 8 and 12 sessions. Complex trauma (multiple incidents or chronic exposure) often requires 15 to 30 sessions or more. This timeline is specific to EMDR protocols and differs from open-ended talk therapy, where progress benchmarks are less standardized.
No sliding-scale or reduced-fee options are explicitly advertised; contact directly if cost is a barrier.
How it compares to other Baltimore counseling options
Steinman Therapy is distinct from general counseling practices in Baltimore, where many therapists offer CBT, psychodynamic therapy, or supportive counseling without EMDR certification. If EMDR is your treatment goal, specialization matters: a therapist who lists EMDR on their credentials has completed a rigorous training program (usually 18 months minimum) and ongoing consultation requirements. The University of Maryland, Sheppard Pratt, and some private therapy groups in Baltimore employ EMDR-trained clinicians, but they typically operate on sliding scales or are tied to insurance networks with longer waitlists and less continuity of one-on-one provider relationships. Solo practices like Steinman Therapy, in contrast, offer more frequent availability and stable therapeutic relationships, though they do not provide crisis coverage or emergency psychiatric services. If you need psychiatric medication management (antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication), you would need to work with a separate psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner; Steinman Therapy provides therapy only.
Who it suits and who it does not suit
This practice is ideal for people with diagnosed or suspected PTSD, single-incident trauma (accident, assault, loss), or anxiety or depression with a clear traumatic root. It also fits clients who have been in therapy for years without resolution or who specifically want to try EMDR because they have researched it. Existing clients often come after being referred by their psychiatrists or previous therapists who recognize a trauma focus would help.
It is not a first-line choice if you are seeking general talk therapy for life stress, relationship issues unconnected to trauma, or ongoing psychiatric management (medication adjustment, crisis stabilization). It is also not suitable if you are not ready or willing to directly address traumatic memories; EMDR is more intensive and structured than supportive counseling.
What the first visit involves
The intake appointment (75 minutes) covers psychiatric history, trauma history, current symptoms, and treatment goals. The therapist will assess readiness for EMDR and explain the protocol in detail. You will not begin bilateral eye movement work in the first session; the first EMDR-specific session typically comes after intake. Intake requires bringing a list of current medications, insurance card (if applicable), and willingness to discuss trauma without judgment. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Steinman Therapy operates by appointment only; there is no walk-in availability. Sessions are offered weekdays, with some evening slots available (typical hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; confirm current availability when scheduling). The Canton office sits near Patterson Park with street parking available; metered parking costs $2 per hour but is free after 6 p.m. There is no dedicated lot, so arrive 10 minutes early if parking is uncertain.
Telehealth sessions are available for established clients in Maryland; EMDR can be adapted to virtual sessions using eye-movement patterns, though some therapists report it works more effectively in person.
Steinman Therapy fills a specific gap in Baltimore's mental health landscape for people seeking evidence-based trauma treatment from a dedicated EMDR specialist, without the delays and depersonalization of larger clinic systems.
