Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT (she, her)
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Let's Connect (240) 222-1529
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| 中文 Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted? You may be navigating cross-cultural challenges, immigration uncertainty, or painful relationship patterns. I help individuals, couples, and families heal, rebuild trust, and create stronger emotional connections. I specialize in trauma recovery, cross-cultural and interracial relationships, life transitions, and premarital counseling. I provide specialized immigration psychological evaluations (Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U/T Visas). Services available in English and Mandarin for individuals, couples, and immigrant families.
My style is warm, structured, and culturally responsive. I use trauma-informed approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based work. For couples and families, I incorporate Gottman, EFT, and systemic therapy to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and deepen intimacy. Premarital counseling available.
Healing is possible, even after deep hurt. With the right support, people rebuild trust, confidence, and connection. Therapy can reduce distress and restore resilience.
我提供中英文双语咨询，尤其擅长创伤治疗、跨文化适应与婚姻关系修复，帮助您在压力与困惑中重建安全感与力量。
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, ZelleInsurance
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Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 222-1529
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LCM918 Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of Maryland at College Park, Ph.D. in Family Science (2009) & M.S. in Couple and Family Therapy (2020), Graduated 2020
- License: Virginia Board of Counseling LMFT0717002145 / 2023
- License: Washington, D.C., Board of Marriage and Family Therapy LMFT200001296 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 222-1529
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Cross-cultural adjustment
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Immigration Mental Health Evaluation
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 222-1529
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 222-1529
Location
Primary Location
Side By Side Counseling & Consulting LLC
6203 Executive Boulevard
North Bethesda, MD 20852
(240) 222-1529Email Me
Additional Location
College Park Location
3725A Metzerott Road
College Park, MD 20740
(240) 222-1529Nearby Areas
Dr. Bethanie (Xiaofang) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (240) 222-1529