Honoring where you’ve been, empowering where you’re going.
Serving clients in Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, DC!
Welcome to Mala Mantis Counseling, where healing, growth, and self-understanding come together.
I’m Leeann Randow, LCSW-C, PMH-C, owner and therapist specializing in trauma therapy and perinatal mental health.
Our mission is to help you reclaim your story with compassion, curiosity, and authenticity.
Whether you’re navigating the impacts of trauma, pregnancy, postpartum life, or parenthood, we provide a safe and empowering space to process your experiences and build emotional resilience.
Our approach is warm, relational and grounded, blending IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and body-based regulatory strategies to meet you where you are.
Looking for a Therapist in Frederick, Maryland?
Finding a therapist can feel daunting - especially if you’ve had challenging experiences before. We work with individuals who are:
Parents navigating the joys and challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life.
First responders or others balancing high-stress work and personal life.
Anyone carrying the weight of past trauma or current emotional overwhelm.
You might be Googling how to survive parenthood late at night, or feeling hesitant because therapy hasn’t worked for you before.
That’s okay - here, you’ll find a space to be seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
Why Choose Mala Mantis Counseling?
At Mala Mantis Counseling, we focus on supporting your unique experience.
Trauma-Informed Care
We recognize how trauma can shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Our approach helps you process past wounds safely, build emotional resilience, and develop tools for daily life.
Perinatal Mental Health Support
Pregnancy and postpartum are transformative times. We provide support for:
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression.
Birth Trauma.
Navigating Parenthood Expectations and Identity Shifts.
Perinatal Grief and Loss.
Flexible, Authentic, and Engaged
We offer both in-person sessions in Frederick, MD and virtual therapy, so support is accessible wherever you are.
Ready to Start Your Therapy Journey?
Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past - it means learning to live fully in the present.
If you’re seeking trauma therapy, perinatal mental health support, or guidance navigating parenthood or high-stress roles, schedule a consult call today and take the first step toward compassionate, grounded healing.
What’s in a Name?
As the story goes, when I was a kid, I woke up to find a praying mantis on my bed - a big one, at least to my eyes. How it had gotten inside? Who knows.
I remember my eyes widening in surprise and calling out for help. My dad, Doug, came swooping in, gently wrapping it in a sheet and releasing it into the wilds of Easton, Maryland. From that day on, whenever we spotted a praying mantis, we would retell the story - usually laughing at how enormous the creature seemed to my young mind.
In 2014, we lost Dad after a five-month battle with pancreatic cancer. After his passing, praying mantises began appearing everywhere. Over the years, they continue to show up, often at moments when I need them - and perhaps him - the most.
The name Mala Mantis carries this story: Mala for prayer, and Mantis for the daring rescue.
It honors my dad and the unwavering support he gave my brother and me - the same kind of support I strive to offer those who come to Mala Mantis Counseling: a safe, compassionate space to be seen, heard, and supported on their healing journey.