Get to know me
A message from Tim
I view working with couples as having a ripple effect on all other relationships, including children, extended family, and the community. Because a couple is the fulcrum from which other relationships bud and blossom, nurturing the couple is a way to nurture the nurturers. Couples are bound to have problems and conflict from time to time. However, couples can end up fighting themselves instead of fighting the problems. So it is not the appearance of problems that concerns me but how we manage them. My goal is to help my couples have better conversations about the conflicts. I offer a space for couples to understand each other, and to take the time to really look at and talk to each other.
Learn more about my work
Licenses
Maryland: # O8514
Where I Practice
Clinical office: Lutherville, Maryland
Online intensives and follow up sessions: Maryland
Credentials
Education
B.A. in English – University of Maryland at Baltimore
M.A. in Social Work – University of Maryland at Baltimore
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Certified Gottman Therapist
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Certified Discernment Counselor
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AANE Certified Neurodiverse Couples Therapist
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PACT Level 2
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Developmental Model Couples Training
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American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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National Association of Social Workers
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Diplomate – Academy of Cognitive Therapy
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Client Reviews
Feedback from my couples
We were able for the first time to feel good after having very stressful conversations. I can’t thank him enough for this.
Our relationship was not supportive and unstable, we had poor communication with each other, conflicted interests.
Reading about Gottman made me believe it could help us. We wanted experts in Discernment therapy.
Tim was truly amazing and thoughtful. He led us to make our own decision to work on our marriage and found a way to balance his direct approach…which we really needed with autonomy in making these decisions. Extremely effective at getting us to face our conflict head-on in a safe space for us to talk through. We were able for the first time to feel good after having very stressful conversations. I can’t thank him enough for this.
We learned a better way to communicate, how to start having conversations and active listening. I am able to understand my husband’s fears and drivers.
It was very accommodating for internationals and very effective in one intensive session. We accomplished more in one session than we did for the last 2 years.
What would you say to couples that are considering working with Couples Therapy Inc.?
Go for it, it would be the best investment for your marriage and family.
Recent Client Reports
He created an open and safe environment.
Tim Donovan was a great resource. He conducted a very structured and well crafted intensive. He created an open and safe environment and expressed clearly the objectives in every step of the process. He was great.
Recent Client Reports
We hit the ground running on day one.
We hit the ground running on day one
Recent Client Reports
We had a great experience! Tim Donovan was very prepared through using the The BIG BIG Book © so we could hit the ground running on day one.