Therapists in 20810

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who cares deeply about helping people heal, become their best selves, and improve their relationships. Whether you are seeking help to work on your own healing or to heal your relationship, I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space, where you will feel heard, seen and valued. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you in the work that we do together. Through acceptance, compassion and support I hope to create a safe space that will allow you to grow and become your best self/selves, achieve your goals and work through life’s challenges.

Each life stage brings a particular set of challenges and opportunities, much of which we can handle on our own. When you need someone to listen and to help you find your way, working with a counselor like me can be a wonderful option. My focus is on quickly building a foundation of respect, empathy, and support for our work together, to help you understand yourself better and get back to living the life you want. My clients come to me for help with issues like: life transitions, relationships, making decisions, changing goals, worries/sadness, grief/loss, and more.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment in which clients can let go of old baggage and move forward in their lives with optimism and confidence. I work in a collaborative style that enables clients to draw on their own strengths and experiences, as well as on my expertise. My approach is pragmatic, drawing on whatever tools will help my clients to most effectively meet their goals. I delve into the past only as needed to improve current functioning or to help my clients make sense of their own stories.

The professionals at The Counseling Center of Maryland use a variety of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. Through active and evidence based strategies we help empower our clients to make choices that evoke positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.

I am a clinical psychologist with more than 35 years of experience. My primary orientation is interpersonal/psychodynamic, but I am also familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy approaches and use them when appropriate. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice, I am a professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University and I have also served on the psychiatry faculties of The George Washington University and University of California, San Francisco. My areas of expertise include the treatment of depression, anxiety (particularly posttraumatic stress disorder), relationship problems, self-esteem issues, and marital conflict. I am the author of several articles on psychotherapy practice.

I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Chevy Chase, MD. Over the past 20 years I have been successfully helping adults, adolescents and children move through difficult moments and transitions in their lives. I work closely with each of my clients to understand their unique experience and collaborate with them in discovering a pathway through hard times towards a more fulfilling and positive future.

It isn't always easy to work through life's challenges and find appropriate support. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for those who want to work toward positive change and personal growth. My style is collaborative, straightforward and goal-oriented. I am an active listener and offer insight into clients' choices, patterns of behavior/thoughts, and persistent struggles. I hope to guide my clients toward greater self-awareness in the therapy room and beyond to their day-to-day lives. I use talk therapy, CBT and coaching in my work with individuals and groups.

There are many reasons why people come to therapy,including depression,anxiety,relationship issues, and transitions in life.For your therapy,I will create an atmosphere of trust and caring,We will focus on your present difficulties and learn from your past.I will help you understand the nature of your difficulties,look with you at your individual resources,and work with you in setting realistic priorities for change.

At 3Elements Counseling,LLC we work with individual, and families. We understand the challenges of multicultural families. Families that due to work or personal circumstances had to move and leave people and things behind. Families and individuals that beside dealing with their own individual patterns of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin, trauma, and child rearing challenges have to adjust to a new culture, a new country and a new rhythm of life.

People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.

I strive to offer a warm, supportive environment for people to explore their concerns, develop greater self-awareness, and learn new ways of coping in the world. I take a collaborative and active role in helping clients to identify and build a more authentic and purposeful life.

I have over 20 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C providing psychotherapy to older children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families. In addition, I have 2 years of post graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry. My theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I also utilize cognitive/behavioral theory and other theoretical models, depending on my client's needs. I provide a safe and caring environment that allows clients to explore their issues. I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, life stressors and transitions, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, as well as developing healthy lifestyle choices and coping mechanisms.

When your troubles are starting to interfere with your relationships, your work, or your health, it is time to seek professional help. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I help adults, couples, adolescents, and families to get things back on track. You will set the priorities for our work together.

Are you struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior? Do you spend hours watching pornography on your computer? Have you had several unsuccessful attempts to stop your behavior? Are you feeling like your life is spiraling out of control? If so, you may be struggling with sexual or porn addiction. Or perhaps you suspect your partner may be struggling with these issues or he has just exposed to you the truth about his behaviors?

Currently offering all appointments on-line on a HIPPA compliant system. I practice care through psychotherapy with children,adults, and families. I help patients address a range of issues, including: depression, anxiety, ADD and ADHD, trauma, perinatal and postnatal issues, grief, difficulties managing anger, pervasive developmental disorders, low self-esteem, family conflicts, academic difficulties, peer conflict, and chronic medical illness. I seek to understand the unique needs each of my clients within the context of their own ethnic, cultural, and racial identity. I collaborate regularly with parents when treating children.

After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.

My greatest passion in life is working with children, adolescents and young adults. Life has NEVER been tougher and this technology age presents so many more challenges and things to deal with. A day in the life of some people today-500 text messages, snapchats, instagram pictures, honors classes, applying to college, declaring majors, careers, managing chronic illness. It's endless.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting me. I believe a strong and trusting relationship between a therapist and client is fundamental to the success of therapy. I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment in which I hope you will feel comfortable, so you can achieve your goals, change something that's not working for you, develop self-awareness, or better understand your own potential. I strongly believe in working with people of all ages, since our stages of life change. I can adjust my therapeutic technique dynamically based on feedback the client provides me on what works for you.

Therapy can empower you to cope with and improve a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, and insecurities. My gentle, strengths-based approach will help you recognize the best in yourself and tolerate difficult feelings, while promoting changes in your life. I have a nonjudgmental attitude and appreciate each individual's cultural, spiritual, and family backgrounds. My style is collaborative and respectful; together we will consider how experiences from the past intersect with the present and focus on what is most meaningful to you now.

Accepting new patients - M - F 9am to 1pm- I am a seasoned clinician with extensive experience as a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families from various cultural backgrounds. My goal is to team with clients to reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals, we can help you gain new skills to cope with and overcome your challenges. My style is collaborative and we can find solutions together. Success requires honesty, understanding, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work through difficulties. Often people shy away from getting help.