Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Laurie Steinberg
LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Are you a child, adolescent, college student, or adult struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, or PANDAS/PANS? If so, you have found the right therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults on issues that impact their everyday life. With a focus on problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills, clients discover how to work through their symptoms and best manage their challenges. My treatment uses a "foundation approach" which involves finding the core issues behind a problem.
Are you a child, adolescent, college student, or adult struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, or PANDAS/PANS? If so, you have found the right therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults on issues that impact their everyday life. With a focus on problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills, clients discover how to work through their symptoms and best manage their challenges. My treatment uses a "foundation approach" which involves finding the core issues behind a problem.
Ashley Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
When supporting children, adolescents and caregivers in management of anxiety disorders, behavioral difficulties, traumatic experiences, parent-child interactions, and peer relationship difficulties, I like to expand on the individual's coping skills, emotion regulation techniques, executive functioning skills, problem-solving skills, and sense of self.
I love working with children, teens and caregivers to improve the quality of life for all members of the family system. As part of my client centered approach, I do ask that clients and caregivers are active participants in the therapeutic process. As an active participant, you and your child will be able to try various methods to improve and develop the life that you wish to have. I value a holistic approach to therapy which includes examination of the person and how they respond to their behaviors, beliefs, and the community around them by incorporating talk therapy and some expressive therapeutic techniques.
When supporting children, adolescents and caregivers in management of anxiety disorders, behavioral difficulties, traumatic experiences, parent-child interactions, and peer relationship difficulties, I like to expand on the individual's coping skills, emotion regulation techniques, executive functioning skills, problem-solving skills, and sense of self.
I love working with children, teens and caregivers to improve the quality of life for all members of the family system. As part of my client centered approach, I do ask that clients and caregivers are active participants in the therapeutic process. As an active participant, you and your child will be able to try various methods to improve and develop the life that you wish to have. I value a holistic approach to therapy which includes examination of the person and how they respond to their behaviors, beliefs, and the community around them by incorporating talk therapy and some expressive therapeutic techniques.
Ruchi Bhargava
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults, including couples and families.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo, but when we begin to explore the reasons and underlying issues, it can become clear what exactly is standing between oneself and the goal. I provide both therapeutic and assessment services.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults and adults, including couples and families.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo, but when we begin to explore the reasons and underlying issues, it can become clear what exactly is standing between oneself and the goal. I provide both therapeutic and assessment services.
Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT , CCTP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
Dr. Emily Stano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.
Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.
Murray Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.
Mark Macauley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.
Amanda Cornaglia
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.
Johanna Smoot
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University of DC, formerly American School of Professional Psychology. My background before studying Psychology was as a pediatric nurse and later a family childcare provider in Germany. These 15 years of this practical experience, enriched my expertise in the field of individual therapy and counseling especially when it comes to children.
Nevertheless, my education and professional experience over 7 years leading up to Licensure prepared me for providing therapeutic services to individuals of all ages. A sound clinical knowledge-base ensures proper diagnosis and treatment based on current research and methods.
I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University of DC, formerly American School of Professional Psychology. My background before studying Psychology was as a pediatric nurse and later a family childcare provider in Germany. These 15 years of this practical experience, enriched my expertise in the field of individual therapy and counseling especially when it comes to children.
Nevertheless, my education and professional experience over 7 years leading up to Licensure prepared me for providing therapeutic services to individuals of all ages. A sound clinical knowledge-base ensures proper diagnosis and treatment based on current research and methods.
Greta Carlson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I see children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5 and up with depression, chronic PTSD and dissociation, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. My clients present with a range of concerns, including anxiety, ruminative thoughts, shame feelings, and perfectionism. Having had extensive experience in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and Trauma Focused-CBT, I take an integrative approach when working with clients-I collaborate with you and your child to tailor your goals and address needs for treatment.
Welcome! I'm a licensed psychologist with nearly a decade of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. I see children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5 and up with depression, chronic PTSD and dissociation, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. My clients present with a range of concerns, including anxiety, ruminative thoughts, shame feelings, and perfectionism. Having had extensive experience in both psychodynamic psychotherapy and Trauma Focused-CBT, I take an integrative approach when working with clients-I collaborate with you and your child to tailor your goals and address needs for treatment.
Nathaniel A Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
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I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
Christine Sylvest
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I work with children to understand their symptoms and to provide the child with tools to help themselves; with parents to empower you to help your child; and with parents and children together to educate you about how anxiety works and how to overcome it as a family.
I help children and adolescents who are showing signs of anxiety, OCD and depression. I am here to provide evidence-based treatment for these symptoms and compassionate support to parents and families.
I work with children to understand their symptoms and to provide the child with tools to help themselves; with parents to empower you to help your child; and with parents and children together to educate you about how anxiety works and how to overcome it as a family.
I help children and adolescents who are showing signs of anxiety, OCD and depression. I am here to provide evidence-based treatment for these symptoms and compassionate support to parents and families.
Amy Pelletier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
Amy has over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health, school-based, and private practice. She is dedicated to helping children and families navigate life’s challenges. Amy’s approach to therapy involves creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy techniques to help clients experiencing a range difficulties, including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues.
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
Taleesa Peck
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I specialize in children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I acknowledge that no matter where you are in life, challenging moments arise. For these moments, I extend an invitation for you to take the next step on your journey toward wellness. I am skilled in using cognitive and behavioral approaches to treat concerns around anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, social difficulties, academic concerns, behavioral difficulties, and family problems.
I specialize in children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I acknowledge that no matter where you are in life, challenging moments arise. For these moments, I extend an invitation for you to take the next step on your journey toward wellness. I am skilled in using cognitive and behavioral approaches to treat concerns around anxiety, depression, executive dysfunction, social difficulties, academic concerns, behavioral difficulties, and family problems.
Azhia-Lin Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in life and need a non-judgmental person to talk to, give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, school related concerns and life stressors. I am experienced in working with children with autism and sensory disorders. I can offer useful skills and knowledge for navigating the school system, as well as suggestions for how the family can best support their child. My treatment approach is kind, conversational, and engaging.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in life and need a non-judgmental person to talk to, give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, school related concerns and life stressors. I am experienced in working with children with autism and sensory disorders. I can offer useful skills and knowledge for navigating the school system, as well as suggestions for how the family can best support their child. My treatment approach is kind, conversational, and engaging.
Karo Beygzadeh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I remain open, sensitive and responsive to clients' needs and use culturally appropriate interventions to offer support and direction related to relational trauma; family-of-origin difficulties; self-esteem; parent-child relationship challenges; racial, sexual, ethnic, spiritual identity; adjustments to transitions; anger/irritability; codependency and more.
My clients gain insight, process their experiences and gain culturally sensitive skills to manage anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. We'll also explore and address stress related to work, transitions, shame, guilt, self-esteem, disappointment, isolation, communication, relationships (any configuration), identity, culture, trauma, grief, and loss. I work closely with each person to develop personalized treatment plans that target specific symptoms, needs, and goals. As a Middle Eastern & Kurdish immigrant, I also understand how the intersection of cultures, religions, and customs can affect people.
I remain open, sensitive and responsive to clients' needs and use culturally appropriate interventions to offer support and direction related to relational trauma; family-of-origin difficulties; self-esteem; parent-child relationship challenges; racial, sexual, ethnic, spiritual identity; adjustments to transitions; anger/irritability; codependency and more.
My clients gain insight, process their experiences and gain culturally sensitive skills to manage anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. We'll also explore and address stress related to work, transitions, shame, guilt, self-esteem, disappointment, isolation, communication, relationships (any configuration), identity, culture, trauma, grief, and loss. I work closely with each person to develop personalized treatment plans that target specific symptoms, needs, and goals. As a Middle Eastern & Kurdish immigrant, I also understand how the intersection of cultures, religions, and customs can affect people.
Terry Johnson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Terry Johnson, LCPC, NCC, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Maryland & North Carolina. Terry earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina. Terry has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, couples, & families. He takes an integrative approach to therapy utilizing various clinical techniques & interventions to assist clients in obtaining their personal, professional, & emotional goals.
*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Terry Johnson, LCPC, NCC, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Maryland & North Carolina. Terry earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina. Terry has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, couples, & families. He takes an integrative approach to therapy utilizing various clinical techniques & interventions to assist clients in obtaining their personal, professional, & emotional goals.
Mary Mahoney
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
I have more than 20 years experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults. Using individual and family therapy I help clients develop coping skills for dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and stressful life events. I particularly enjoy doing psycho-education and teaching parenting skills to parents of children/adolescents with ADHD.
I have more than 20 years experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults. Using individual and family therapy I help clients develop coping skills for dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and stressful life events. I particularly enjoy doing psycho-education and teaching parenting skills to parents of children/adolescents with ADHD.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Gaithersburg, MD provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Gaithersburg build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Gaithersburg build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.