Therapists in 20817
Are you struggling with anxiety, difficulty with day to day life, sadness, depression or addictions of any kind? Having a hard time coping with the daily overwhelm or an isolated event? You have the opportunity to live with greater courage, less fear, diminish the effects of trauma, break free of anxiety's grip, form healthy attachments, and enjoy a fully integrated life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, difficulty with day to day life, sadness, depression or addictions of any kind? Having a hard time coping with the daily overwhelm or an isolated event? You have the opportunity to live with greater courage, less fear, diminish the effects of trauma, break free of anxiety's grip, form healthy attachments, and enjoy a fully integrated life.
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? You're not alone and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow. I have had the privilege of witnessing countless transformations and guided individuals towards reclaiming their lives from the grips of addiction. With over two decades of dedicated service including the development of the Juvenile Drug Court in Montgomery County, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families in their journey towards recovery and empowerment. My extensive experience spans various age groups, with a particular focus on adolescents and adults grappling with substance use disorders.
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction? You're not alone and there's hope for a brighter tomorrow. I have had the privilege of witnessing countless transformations and guided individuals towards reclaiming their lives from the grips of addiction. With over two decades of dedicated service including the development of the Juvenile Drug Court in Montgomery County, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families in their journey towards recovery and empowerment. My extensive experience spans various age groups, with a particular focus on adolescents and adults grappling with substance use disorders.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Marli Abramowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
Therapy is a space where clients can come to understand themselves on a deeper level, work through life challenges, and grow as a person. My role as a therapist is to provide clients with a warm, comforting, and non-judgmental environment; a space that feels safe to share one’s story. I value working collaboratively with my clients, aiding my clients in reaching their own individual goals. I strive to assist you in cultivating the changes you want to make in your life and finding healthy ways to cope with life’s stressors.
Therapy is a space where clients can come to understand themselves on a deeper level, work through life challenges, and grow as a person. My role as a therapist is to provide clients with a warm, comforting, and non-judgmental environment; a space that feels safe to share one’s story. I value working collaboratively with my clients, aiding my clients in reaching their own individual goals. I strive to assist you in cultivating the changes you want to make in your life and finding healthy ways to cope with life’s stressors.
Rachel A. Dack
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a passionate psychotherapist, specializing in relationship, dating, intimacy and marital issues, anxiety, depression, breakups and low self-esteem. My practice centers on supporting clients throughout life transitions and relationship stages/challenges. I am committed to working together to address issues interfering with life satisfaction and to help you achieve healthier, more rewarding relationships and greater awareness. I believe you possess what it takes to create the life you want and my role is to help you find, utilize and enhance your strengths and gain healthy coping skills to live an authentic and meaningful life.
I am a passionate psychotherapist, specializing in relationship, dating, intimacy and marital issues, anxiety, depression, breakups and low self-esteem. My practice centers on supporting clients throughout life transitions and relationship stages/challenges. I am committed to working together to address issues interfering with life satisfaction and to help you achieve healthier, more rewarding relationships and greater awareness. I believe you possess what it takes to create the life you want and my role is to help you find, utilize and enhance your strengths and gain healthy coping skills to live an authentic and meaningful life.
Melody Carol Fancher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or having negative thoughts, worries, and low self-worth? Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or sadness and need to find peace and a sense of well-being? Do you want to gain insight and strategies to help you manage life issues to become genuinely content and healthy. Do you seek to improve your self-esteem and mood, allowing you to enjoy life & relationships more? I am a licensed mental health counselor and educator with experience working with additional training in experiential therapies.
Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or having negative thoughts, worries, and low self-worth? Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or sadness and need to find peace and a sense of well-being? Do you want to gain insight and strategies to help you manage life issues to become genuinely content and healthy. Do you seek to improve your self-esteem and mood, allowing you to enjoy life & relationships more? I am a licensed mental health counselor and educator with experience working with additional training in experiential therapies.
Rebekah Machiela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I'm Rebekah. Life is hard. Things don’t always go as we plan, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the stress of relationships, past experiences, and life transitions. But there is hope; you are not alone. I am here as a caring presence, ready to listen and guide you through whatever challenges you may be facing. Together, we will uncover the roots of your thoughts and emotions by exploring formative past experiences and patterns in relationships. I am committed to being a constant source of support by using the transformative nature of therapy to help you find stability, grace, and purpose amidst the stress and overwhelm.
Hello, I'm Rebekah. Life is hard. Things don’t always go as we plan, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the stress of relationships, past experiences, and life transitions. But there is hope; you are not alone. I am here as a caring presence, ready to listen and guide you through whatever challenges you may be facing. Together, we will uncover the roots of your thoughts and emotions by exploring formative past experiences and patterns in relationships. I am committed to being a constant source of support by using the transformative nature of therapy to help you find stability, grace, and purpose amidst the stress and overwhelm.
Jessie Vinik
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
My practice focuses on empowering adolescents and adults. One of my clinical specialties is helping adolescents successfully navigate through times of adjustment by empowering them with skills to improve self esteem, coping abilities, and communication. Additionally, I specialize in supporting young adults struggling with the developmental stage of Emerging Adulthood. I help with adulting by working with clients to discover and clarify goals, address barriers to taking care of themselves, and make day to day life more pleasurable.
My practice focuses on empowering adolescents and adults. One of my clinical specialties is helping adolescents successfully navigate through times of adjustment by empowering them with skills to improve self esteem, coping abilities, and communication. Additionally, I specialize in supporting young adults struggling with the developmental stage of Emerging Adulthood. I help with adulting by working with clients to discover and clarify goals, address barriers to taking care of themselves, and make day to day life more pleasurable.
Gartay Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
As a mental health professional, clients struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional distress. They need emotional support, therapy, and guidance in managing mental health symptoms. Their goals include emotional healing, stability, independence, and improving relationships. Client's want safety, support, and a path to healing to regain control of their lives, achieve stability, and create a better future. Ultimately, they seek to feel understood, validated, and empowered to move forward and improve their well-being.
As a mental health professional, clients struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional distress. They need emotional support, therapy, and guidance in managing mental health symptoms. Their goals include emotional healing, stability, independence, and improving relationships. Client's want safety, support, and a path to healing to regain control of their lives, achieve stability, and create a better future. Ultimately, they seek to feel understood, validated, and empowered to move forward and improve their well-being.
Leah E. Chiaverini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
I work with clients of all ages and issues/needs. I have a particular interest in those who are grieving, an experience that is difficult for anyone, particularly a young person who is just beginning to grasp language and how language relates to feelings. I am also well accommodated to help clients manage and process trauma/traumatic experiences with knowledge and guidance regarding the sympathetic nervous system/mind and body connectivity.
I work with clients of all ages and issues/needs. I have a particular interest in those who are grieving, an experience that is difficult for anyone, particularly a young person who is just beginning to grasp language and how language relates to feelings. I am also well accommodated to help clients manage and process trauma/traumatic experiences with knowledge and guidance regarding the sympathetic nervous system/mind and body connectivity.
Are you someone that maybe confused as to what is next? Are you burnt out and unsure how to find support and move forward in your life? Life may have you in a transition and adapting can be hard. I see women that struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, self-esteem, and the First-Gen experience. If you need someone to show up for you authentically, give open and honest feedback- I can do that for you. I can help you create goals that most align with you personally.
Are you someone that maybe confused as to what is next? Are you burnt out and unsure how to find support and move forward in your life? Life may have you in a transition and adapting can be hard. I see women that struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, self-esteem, and the First-Gen experience. If you need someone to show up for you authentically, give open and honest feedback- I can do that for you. I can help you create goals that most align with you personally.
Meet Our Therapists
Hi, my name is Candace, but you can call me Candy, I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years and have been licensed for 4 years. This experience has allowed me to gain vast knowledge in the many nuances that can affect one’s life. I have been honored by each person that I’ve worked with as they have allowed me a windows view of their life and the issues each of them had while working together as a team to overcome these issues. My thought on counseling is that the person seeking therapy and the therapist are a team and work together as a team to find solutions and overcome the issues at hand.
Hi, my name is Candace, but you can call me Candy, I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years and have been licensed for 4 years. This experience has allowed me to gain vast knowledge in the many nuances that can affect one’s life. I have been honored by each person that I’ve worked with as they have allowed me a windows view of their life and the issues each of them had while working together as a team to overcome these issues. My thought on counseling is that the person seeking therapy and the therapist are a team and work together as a team to find solutions and overcome the issues at hand.
Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges with Confidence and Compassion Taking the steps to seek support can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to make the process a positive and empowering experience. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to navigate life’s difficulties and help you feel more at ease. I specialize in working with adults facing work and family stress, including the challenges of returning to the office, as well as those dealing with relationship issues, parenting concerns, infertility, adoption, mood disorders, low self esteem, and medical issues.
Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges with Confidence and Compassion Taking the steps to seek support can feel overwhelming, and I’m here to make the process a positive and empowering experience. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to navigate life’s difficulties and help you feel more at ease. I specialize in working with adults facing work and family stress, including the challenges of returning to the office, as well as those dealing with relationship issues, parenting concerns, infertility, adoption, mood disorders, low self esteem, and medical issues.
As a dedicated therapist with over a decade of experience in the helping field, I aim to support individuals who are navigating life's challenges & working towards personal growth. I have a compassionate, client-centered approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance. I specialize in addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, personality disorders and navigating relationships & life hardships. Together, we’ll delve into your unique experiences & work towards practical goals—whether it’s managing mental health, improving communication skills, navigating relationships, or discovering purpose in daily life.
As a dedicated therapist with over a decade of experience in the helping field, I aim to support individuals who are navigating life's challenges & working towards personal growth. I have a compassionate, client-centered approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic alliance. I specialize in addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, personality disorders and navigating relationships & life hardships. Together, we’ll delve into your unique experiences & work towards practical goals—whether it’s managing mental health, improving communication skills, navigating relationships, or discovering purpose in daily life.
Hello there! The decision to begin therapy can be a challenging one. Kudos to you for starting here. My name is Olivia and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and Board board-approved supervisor with 10+ years of working with working with adults, college students, teens, and families. In therapy, I will help you focus on navigating the challenges of life to find balance, peace, and healing. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to explore your own experiences, thoughts, and feelings more deeply to gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Hello there! The decision to begin therapy can be a challenging one. Kudos to you for starting here. My name is Olivia and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and Board board-approved supervisor with 10+ years of working with working with adults, college students, teens, and families. In therapy, I will help you focus on navigating the challenges of life to find balance, peace, and healing. I believe therapy is an opportunity for you to explore your own experiences, thoughts, and feelings more deeply to gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Baltimore County, Maryland and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in life transitions, relationship issues, grief, stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and other techniques to assist clients on their healing journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Baltimore County, Maryland and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in life transitions, relationship issues, grief, stress, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and other techniques to assist clients on their healing journey.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychotherapist and I’m passionate about helping clients find deeper healing from trauma and freedom from disordered eating. I enjoy working with individuals who want to discover and harness their strengths. I thrive working with clients who are ready to face significant personal growth and are willing to embrace the discomfort that often comes with deep healing. This kind of work is incredibly powerful, as it involves moving through profound changes as we work to navigate inner landscapes.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and psychotherapist and I’m passionate about helping clients find deeper healing from trauma and freedom from disordered eating. I enjoy working with individuals who want to discover and harness their strengths. I thrive working with clients who are ready to face significant personal growth and are willing to embrace the discomfort that often comes with deep healing. This kind of work is incredibly powerful, as it involves moving through profound changes as we work to navigate inner landscapes.
Whether you are dealing with a new issue or have been struggling with long term issues, I am focused on helping you heal, and teaching you new ways to deal with issues in your life. I am happy to provide therapy to all ages, from small children to adolescents, older adults, individuals, couples, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, behavioral, and emotional concerns. You will find that my unconditional positive regard will create a safe and non judgmental environment to help you on your journey of healing.
Whether you are dealing with a new issue or have been struggling with long term issues, I am focused on helping you heal, and teaching you new ways to deal with issues in your life. I am happy to provide therapy to all ages, from small children to adolescents, older adults, individuals, couples, and families. I have over 15 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, behavioral, and emotional concerns. You will find that my unconditional positive regard will create a safe and non judgmental environment to help you on your journey of healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. I am Trauma Certified, National Certified Counselor, and a board-certified member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I like to make scheduling more conducive and less complex for my clients therefore, my scheduling is not rigid. I offer clients a wide range of availability with scheduling (to include evenings and weekends). I encourage myself to continue growing in the clinical field therefore my areas of focus are very vast and eclectic.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. I am Trauma Certified, National Certified Counselor, and a board-certified member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. I earned my master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I like to make scheduling more conducive and less complex for my clients therefore, my scheduling is not rigid. I offer clients a wide range of availability with scheduling (to include evenings and weekends). I encourage myself to continue growing in the clinical field therefore my areas of focus are very vast and eclectic.
Allison Brown
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
We currently have 2 new child therapists that have after school availability. Is it difficult to communicate with your child? Does your child have moments when their emotions take over and have a meltdown? Is your child withdrawn and have difficulty interacting with other children? Does your child have unpredictable reactions to simple requests or situations? Would you like to be able to comfort your child when they appear upset?
We currently have 2 new child therapists that have after school availability. Is it difficult to communicate with your child? Does your child have moments when their emotions take over and have a meltdown? Is your child withdrawn and have difficulty interacting with other children? Does your child have unpredictable reactions to simple requests or situations? Would you like to be able to comfort your child when they appear upset?
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Number of Therapists in 20817
500+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in 20817 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 67% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 61% | Stress |
| 61% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Aetna |
| 74% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 20817 see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 14% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |