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Dr. Thomas Luttrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I help: 1) Couples distracted by addiction, ADHD, anxiety and depression and struggle with intimacy to develop greater awareness, acceptance, and assertiveness.
Tired of the status quo? Stuck in a rut in your relationships, wellness, business, intimacy, or spirituality? I help align all parts of your life with your true authentic self. Together, we’ll secure genuine change through acceptance first. I'm Dr. Tom, and I'm licensed for independent practice as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT 111604), the District of Columbia (LMFT200001211), and Maryland (LCMFT, LCM754), and am a professional coach across the U.S. I have provided therapy to individuals and families since 2007. I'm also happily married for over 15 years, and we have 2 young boys.
I help: 1) Couples distracted by addiction, ADHD, anxiety and depression and struggle with intimacy to develop greater awareness, acceptance, and assertiveness.
Tired of the status quo? Stuck in a rut in your relationships, wellness, business, intimacy, or spirituality? I help align all parts of your life with your true authentic self. Together, we’ll secure genuine change through acceptance first. I'm Dr. Tom, and I'm licensed for independent practice as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT 111604), the District of Columbia (LMFT200001211), and Maryland (LCMFT, LCM754), and am a professional coach across the U.S. I have provided therapy to individuals and families since 2007. I'm also happily married for over 15 years, and we have 2 young boys.
(301) 945-7549 View (301) 945-7549
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John Gotlewski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
While maintaining professional boundaries, I develop close collaborative working relationship with my patients.
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I hope that you will allow me to help you improve your life. Since 1997, I have treated people with a wide variety of mental health conditions and life situations. That is by design. My broad clinical experience enables me to continually hone my professional skills and, therefore, better assist my patients.
While maintaining professional boundaries, I develop close collaborative working relationship with my patients.
Thank you for visiting my profile page. I hope that you will allow me to help you improve your life. Since 1997, I have treated people with a wide variety of mental health conditions and life situations. That is by design. My broad clinical experience enables me to continually hone my professional skills and, therefore, better assist my patients.
(301) 852-6119 View (301) 852-6119
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Reginald David Burgess
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss Issues, LGBT issues and other concerns that impact on daily functioning.
My name is Reginald Burgess. I have over 18 years of experience providing mental health counseling services. I have extensive experience working in the helping profession. I provide mental health counseling services in schools, substance abuse inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, detention centers, military personnel and treatment foster care agencies. I pride myself on providing counseling services to people from all walks of life. I am a progressive and liberal counselor providing mental health counseling services to people from all walks of life!
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss Issues, LGBT issues and other concerns that impact on daily functioning.
My name is Reginald Burgess. I have over 18 years of experience providing mental health counseling services. I have extensive experience working in the helping profession. I provide mental health counseling services in schools, substance abuse inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, detention centers, military personnel and treatment foster care agencies. I pride myself on providing counseling services to people from all walks of life. I am a progressive and liberal counselor providing mental health counseling services to people from all walks of life!
(833) 455-1245 View (833) 455-1245
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Anthony Ha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
(240) 262-0122 View (240) 262-0122
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David I Sommers
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.
(301) 825-8202 View (301) 825-8202
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Tift Pelias
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues.
Has the pandemic changed your world? Feeling stuck? Experiencing a lack of motivation? Are you struggling with pain from a chronic health issue or pain from daily life frustration? Are you always anxious, angry or depressed? Feel distant from your true self? Therapy can help you to break through the pain to be where you want to be. Warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic exploration can help you to reconnect with or discover the person outside the pain, who is not just a medical diagnosis, an adult child of an alcoholic, your profession, an angry/depressed/anxious person but the real you and your full potential.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of issues.
Has the pandemic changed your world? Feeling stuck? Experiencing a lack of motivation? Are you struggling with pain from a chronic health issue or pain from daily life frustration? Are you always anxious, angry or depressed? Feel distant from your true self? Therapy can help you to break through the pain to be where you want to be. Warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic exploration can help you to reconnect with or discover the person outside the pain, who is not just a medical diagnosis, an adult child of an alcoholic, your profession, an angry/depressed/anxious person but the real you and your full potential.
(301) 563-9678 View (301) 563-9678
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Rob Scuka, PhD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
I always seek to bring a passionate engagement to my work with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in helping people with relationship issues and am devoted to helping people develop deeply satisfying and fulfilling intimate and family relationships. I am especially committed to helping couples preserve their primary intimate relationship in the face of challenging life circumstances and relationship issues. I have helped couples in crisis come back from the brink of divorce, I have helped couples recover from the trauma of infidelity, and I have helped couples navigate the process of grief over a lost family member.
I always seek to bring a passionate engagement to my work with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in helping people with relationship issues and am devoted to helping people develop deeply satisfying and fulfilling intimate and family relationships. I am especially committed to helping couples preserve their primary intimate relationship in the face of challenging life circumstances and relationship issues. I have helped couples in crisis come back from the brink of divorce, I have helped couples recover from the trauma of infidelity, and I have helped couples navigate the process of grief over a lost family member.
(301) 830-4131 View (301) 830-4131
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Russell Claver-Obinna
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Russell understands that the more we learn about ourselves the better we can respond to the challenges we face. Often, we tend to respond to our challenges in ways that may be problematic. However, once we learn to manage our emotions and the interaction between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can begin to develop and strengthen healthier thinking patterns resulting in positive outcomes. As a result, Russell enjoys working with individuals learning to manage anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Russell understands that the more we learn about ourselves the better we can respond to the challenges we face. Often, we tend to respond to our challenges in ways that may be problematic. However, once we learn to manage our emotions and the interaction between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can begin to develop and strengthen healthier thinking patterns resulting in positive outcomes. As a result, Russell enjoys working with individuals learning to manage anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
(301) 215-3892 View (301) 215-3892
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Ken Richard Thau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, MSW, JD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
I work extensively with couples for relationship / marriage issues such as loss of trust, infidelity, conflict and poor communication.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 32 years of experience in private practice, CMH centers, the public school system and the legal system. I offer solution focused approaches to therapy with the objective of obtaining results. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy which is considered to be one of the most effective evidence based therapies according to the NIMH. I work with my clients to identify the factors contributing to the problems they are experiencing and collaboratively we implement realistic strategies that produce change.
I work extensively with couples for relationship / marriage issues such as loss of trust, infidelity, conflict and poor communication.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 32 years of experience in private practice, CMH centers, the public school system and the legal system. I offer solution focused approaches to therapy with the objective of obtaining results. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy which is considered to be one of the most effective evidence based therapies according to the NIMH. I work with my clients to identify the factors contributing to the problems they are experiencing and collaboratively we implement realistic strategies that produce change.
(301) 329-8049 View (301) 329-8049
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Jonathan Le
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Welcome to Anchor Point Professional Counseling! My name is Jonathan Le and I am the founder of this group practice. Are you stuck repeating the same old patterns in life and have trouble making decisions? Do you feel sadness or hopelessness in your current situation? Do you or your spouse feel betrayed due to infidelity in the relationship? Do you feel trapped in your struggles with anxiety? Are you struggling with an alcohol addiction and looking for practical solutions for recovery? If any of these things sound like you, then Anchor Point may be a good fit for you! For more information, visit my website at www.anchorpointpc.com
Welcome to Anchor Point Professional Counseling! My name is Jonathan Le and I am the founder of this group practice. Are you stuck repeating the same old patterns in life and have trouble making decisions? Do you feel sadness or hopelessness in your current situation? Do you or your spouse feel betrayed due to infidelity in the relationship? Do you feel trapped in your struggles with anxiety? Are you struggling with an alcohol addiction and looking for practical solutions for recovery? If any of these things sound like you, then Anchor Point may be a good fit for you! For more information, visit my website at www.anchorpointpc.com
(240) 823-4144 View (240) 823-4144
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Accepting New Clients! Start Your Healing Journey
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814  (Online Only)
Navigating life’s obstacles can be overwhelming. I believe that therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve shared goals using an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each of your unique needs. I can help you work through difficult personal issues, such as low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. 24/7 Receptionists available to have you scheduled right away!
Navigating life’s obstacles can be overwhelming. I believe that therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve shared goals using an eclectic mix of modalities to meet each of your unique needs. I can help you work through difficult personal issues, such as low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. 24/7 Receptionists available to have you scheduled right away!
(240) 443-2745 View (240) 443-2745
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Samuel W Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Samuel Cooper (he/him/they) is a Licensed Master Social Worker, meditation teacher, and yogi. He practices from a trauma-sensitive foundation of pancultural spirituality and eclectic theory, and believes that therapy must be creative, fluid, and collaborative in order to meet the unique and changing needs of each client. No matter how big or small the issues we face, no matter how deep or wide the questions we ask, he believes that each of us contains the power to move towards insight, growth, authenticity, and healing. Sam’s work is ultimately dedicated to the flourishing of all beings.
Samuel Cooper (he/him/they) is a Licensed Master Social Worker, meditation teacher, and yogi. He practices from a trauma-sensitive foundation of pancultural spirituality and eclectic theory, and believes that therapy must be creative, fluid, and collaborative in order to meet the unique and changing needs of each client. No matter how big or small the issues we face, no matter how deep or wide the questions we ask, he believes that each of us contains the power to move towards insight, growth, authenticity, and healing. Sam’s work is ultimately dedicated to the flourishing of all beings.
(301) 358-4675 View (301) 358-4675
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Lee Collins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
(240) 734-2389 View (240) 734-2389
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Finding Clarity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I provide counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): Family and marital conflicts, Problems in school, Depression, family separation, Adoption issues, Feelings of anxiety or nervousness, child and adolescent behavioral issues and Addiction issues. Weekend sessions are available.
Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and well being. Just as you would see your primary doctor to maintain your physical health, counseling is here to help maintain your emotional health. I provide counseling to help individuals and their loved ones address various life issues including (but not limited to): Family and marital conflicts, Problems in school, Depression, family separation, Adoption issues, Feelings of anxiety or nervousness, child and adolescent behavioral issues and Addiction issues. Weekend sessions are available.
(571) 487-8254 x1001 View (571) 487-8254 x1001
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Taelon Um
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
My ideal client may need help with confidence, relationships, or learning who they are. They aim to reduce symptoms of clinical diagnoses and work with me to see progress in their lives. This client would want to learn more about themselves and improve their relationships with others and with themselves. They would be a motivated and insightful client who attends sessions regularly and comes prepared with topics to discuss. I would help this client by listening to them and their thoughts, offering support, and building a rapport with them.
My ideal client may need help with confidence, relationships, or learning who they are. They aim to reduce symptoms of clinical diagnoses and work with me to see progress in their lives. This client would want to learn more about themselves and improve their relationships with others and with themselves. They would be a motivated and insightful client who attends sessions regularly and comes prepared with topics to discuss. I would help this client by listening to them and their thoughts, offering support, and building a rapport with them.
(240) 363-0468 View (240) 363-0468
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Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
For me, there is no ideal client. To some extent, everyone is on a spectrum of depression and anxiety, and I seek to work with clients who need assistance becoming oriented toward improvement. I have personal and professional experience and understand how difficult it is to find someone patient enough to grow alongside a client through the therapeutic process. I want to work alongside you to help you live a happy, meaningful life with these conditions.
(240) 266-9948 View (240) 266-9948
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Zachary Berman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Zack Berman believes that great therapeutic outcomes start with a strong therapeutic alliance. His style is warm and candid, inviting clients into an environment where they can be authentically themselves. Zack offers his clients an affirming, improvisational space in which they can feel safe to express uncomfortable truths and begin to play with new solutions. He often collaborates with clients on impromptu experiential exercises, utilizing a strengths-based stance to empower them to reach their goals.
Zack Berman believes that great therapeutic outcomes start with a strong therapeutic alliance. His style is warm and candid, inviting clients into an environment where they can be authentically themselves. Zack offers his clients an affirming, improvisational space in which they can feel safe to express uncomfortable truths and begin to play with new solutions. He often collaborates with clients on impromptu experiential exercises, utilizing a strengths-based stance to empower them to reach their goals.
(301) 638-8534 View (301) 638-8534
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.