Therapists in Rockville, MD
Enrichment Wellness, LLC
MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Late afternoon and evening appointments are available now! Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize warm, and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services in person as well as via telehealth. Please email/call us for availability.
Late afternoon and evening appointments are available now! Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize warm, and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services in person as well as via telehealth. Please email/call us for availability.
V. Jan Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850
I am an experienced therapist who finds real joy in helping one person/couple/family at a time regain control of their life, improve their situation, find a better path, or understand who they really are at the deepest levels along with core relationship patterns. I have 37 years of clinical experience and specialized postgraduate training in a variety of approaches.. Trauma is a primary specialty though I am trained to address a range of problems. I want you to feel safe and comfortable when we meet so developing a trusting relationship will be important. My style is interactive; you will decide if I'm a good fit for what you need.
I am an experienced therapist who finds real joy in helping one person/couple/family at a time regain control of their life, improve their situation, find a better path, or understand who they really are at the deepest levels along with core relationship patterns. I have 37 years of clinical experience and specialized postgraduate training in a variety of approaches.. Trauma is a primary specialty though I am trained to address a range of problems. I want you to feel safe and comfortable when we meet so developing a trusting relationship will be important. My style is interactive; you will decide if I'm a good fit for what you need.
Olivia Aybar Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20847
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
Micah Brady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CTC, CCATP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
*Currently have limited in person and virtual openings* I am easy to talk to and believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment.
*Currently have limited in person and virtual openings* I am easy to talk to and believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment.
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Stefanie Gilbert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals who seek to live happier, healthier lives and recognize that change can only happen by trying something new. Each of us has the power to create better lives for ourselves simply by changing the way we relate to ourselves. Many people never learned as children how to cope with stress and negative emotion. But this is a skill that can be learned in adulthood and that can pave the way for greater happiness throughout our lives. The ultimate goal is to prioritize your well-being and care for yourself by noticing and responding to your thoughts and feelings with compassion and validation.
I enjoy working with individuals who seek to live happier, healthier lives and recognize that change can only happen by trying something new. Each of us has the power to create better lives for ourselves simply by changing the way we relate to ourselves. Many people never learned as children how to cope with stress and negative emotion. But this is a skill that can be learned in adulthood and that can pave the way for greater happiness throughout our lives. The ultimate goal is to prioritize your well-being and care for yourself by noticing and responding to your thoughts and feelings with compassion and validation.
Martin Vendemia
BCH, MNLP, LPI
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Brenda Burruss Chavis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, M A, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Online Only)
I believe in the integration of various therapeutic approaches including Rapid Transformation Therapy - RTT, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and am person-centered as well as solution-focused in my delivery. I counsel clients across the spectrum who are dealing with challenges that include: depression; anxiety; suicidal thoughts and self-harming; low self-esteem; adjustment; and grief/loss. I believe one can change their behavior as they transform their thinking. My goal is to address the entire person holistically, mentally, physically and emotionally in guiding toward peace and wellness.
I believe in the integration of various therapeutic approaches including Rapid Transformation Therapy - RTT, hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and am person-centered as well as solution-focused in my delivery. I counsel clients across the spectrum who are dealing with challenges that include: depression; anxiety; suicidal thoughts and self-harming; low self-esteem; adjustment; and grief/loss. I believe one can change their behavior as they transform their thinking. My goal is to address the entire person holistically, mentally, physically and emotionally in guiding toward peace and wellness.
Cara Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Garrett Park, MD 20896 (Online Only)
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Pat Webbink
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
Jennifer Molinari
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CHT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Online Only)
Do you compare yourself to others? Do others seem to "have it all together"? Perhaps to the outside world it seems like your living your best life. The truth is that under that seemingly perfect exterior, everything feels painfully hard. Life isn't what you envisioned. You are struggling. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, sadness, or grief. Life doesn't have to be this way. How would it feel to know that you ARE good enough? What if you were able to quiet that inner critic and be more loving and accepting of yourself? How would it feel to feel safe and secure and to connect with your intuition and heart? All of this is possible.
Do you compare yourself to others? Do others seem to "have it all together"? Perhaps to the outside world it seems like your living your best life. The truth is that under that seemingly perfect exterior, everything feels painfully hard. Life isn't what you envisioned. You are struggling. Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, sadness, or grief. Life doesn't have to be this way. How would it feel to know that you ARE good enough? What if you were able to quiet that inner critic and be more loving and accepting of yourself? How would it feel to feel safe and secure and to connect with your intuition and heart? All of this is possible.
Emily Bitner
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, RYT500
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816 (Online Only)
Are you ready to grow beyond the issues causing distress, self-doubt, anxiety, fear, low confidence, depression? I work with individuals who are ready to heal deeply. Together, we explore what the present challenges are, with support and compassion we help you understand your past in a new way, allowing you to heal and unburden. I help you re-locate your inner compass to find your way & believe you possess a wholeness already within you, I'm here to help you excavate it and embrace it. NEW: Support Group (held virtually)available for women estranged from their mom or adult daughter starting Mondays, Late APRIL. Details under groups.
Are you ready to grow beyond the issues causing distress, self-doubt, anxiety, fear, low confidence, depression? I work with individuals who are ready to heal deeply. Together, we explore what the present challenges are, with support and compassion we help you understand your past in a new way, allowing you to heal and unburden. I help you re-locate your inner compass to find your way & believe you possess a wholeness already within you, I'm here to help you excavate it and embrace it. NEW: Support Group (held virtually)available for women estranged from their mom or adult daughter starting Mondays, Late APRIL. Details under groups.
Valerie Getsinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
To quote from C.S. Lewis, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” I would like to help you create the ending, a fulfilling life, as well as release hurts and heal and create ways to move forward. Together we will explore what you want and why. I believe everybody has the potential to grow no matter where they are in life. If you have ADHD, depression, anxiety and more, I am connected with a medical prescriber. I have eleven years plus experience as a school-based therapist and as a clinician for children to adults of all ages.
To quote from C.S. Lewis, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” I would like to help you create the ending, a fulfilling life, as well as release hurts and heal and create ways to move forward. Together we will explore what you want and why. I believe everybody has the potential to grow no matter where they are in life. If you have ADHD, depression, anxiety and more, I am connected with a medical prescriber. I have eleven years plus experience as a school-based therapist and as a clinician for children to adults of all ages.
Online Therapists
Nancy McPartland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW-C, ERYT, IAYT
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093
Clients that resonate with my counseling style are open to understanding the relationship between the body and the mind. They are looking to learn skills to control their anxiety, pain, distractibility, or depression and are willing to explore their patterns of behavior within the supportive context of the therapist-client relationship.
Clients that resonate with my counseling style are open to understanding the relationship between the body and the mind. They are looking to learn skills to control their anxiety, pain, distractibility, or depression and are willing to explore their patterns of behavior within the supportive context of the therapist-client relationship.
Inner Peace Therapeutic Services
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Lexington Park, MD 20653
We are accepting new clients! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed? Just not feeling like yourself. Whether you’re struggling with previous trauma, identity issues, disordered eating, self-esteem, or relationship issues we are here to help. Seeking counseling can be intimidating, and you have just made the first courageous step! Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and valued.
We are accepting new clients! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed? Just not feeling like yourself. Whether you’re struggling with previous trauma, identity issues, disordered eating, self-esteem, or relationship issues we are here to help. Seeking counseling can be intimidating, and you have just made the first courageous step! Everyone has a story that deserves to be heard and valued.
Nancy Hayes-Gary Psy.d.
Psychologist, PsyD, D
Verified Verified
Timonium, MD 21093 (Online Only)
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
Therapy provides a safe relationship to resolve concerns with yoursself. I have 34 years of experience providing psychotherapy. I have specialized in the treatment of trauma, such as childhood abuse, loss, grief, chronic illness, suicidal feelings/experiences and depression and anxiety problems. In addition, I have often helped people with infertility/adoption and family communication/attachment problems and am skilled in hypnosis. I am also certified by Psypact to offer therapy in over 26 states.
Laura Coulter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Westminster, MD 21157
Are you feeling stuck, lost or misunderstood? Are you feeling like this is not the life experience you were hoping for? Are you struggling in your relationships, work or personal life? Perhaps your past experiences are a barrier to your present success. Sometimes life can get confusing. Let me help you tap into your own strengths to heal & find a healthy path for you. I believe through offering a safe nonjudgemental space to process your present and past experiences a long-term healing solution can be found. I personally have a waiting list but at Healing Hearts Carroll LLC we have therapist taking new clients.
Are you feeling stuck, lost or misunderstood? Are you feeling like this is not the life experience you were hoping for? Are you struggling in your relationships, work or personal life? Perhaps your past experiences are a barrier to your present success. Sometimes life can get confusing. Let me help you tap into your own strengths to heal & find a healthy path for you. I believe through offering a safe nonjudgemental space to process your present and past experiences a long-term healing solution can be found. I personally have a waiting list but at Healing Hearts Carroll LLC we have therapist taking new clients.
Dr. Desirée N. Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ACS
Verified Verified
Catonsville, MD 21228 (Online Only)
Intimacy Injuries are rampant and even normalized in today’s environment. Whether these emotional wounds show up in regards to your relationship with yourself, your significant others, or your family members; the opportunity to ameliorate those hurts is here! In my work as a Psychotherapist, I specialize in Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma as well as a Bariatric Specialist with self-identity before and after Weight Loss Surgery. If you also identify as Highly Sensitive or Introverted, let's have a chat about how to uncover how you may be hiding your greatness in plain sight!
Intimacy Injuries are rampant and even normalized in today’s environment. Whether these emotional wounds show up in regards to your relationship with yourself, your significant others, or your family members; the opportunity to ameliorate those hurts is here! In my work as a Psychotherapist, I specialize in Sex, Intimacy, and Trauma as well as a Bariatric Specialist with self-identity before and after Weight Loss Surgery. If you also identify as Highly Sensitive or Introverted, let's have a chat about how to uncover how you may be hiding your greatness in plain sight!
Jennifer Manning Plassnig & Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP, ACHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
To be human is to feel great joy, as well as have times of pain. Sometimes along the way, we may need support to address and re-balance the difficult and joyful aspects of our daily life. I listen closely to the needs and experiences of each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal. I believe that each of us has the intrinsic capacity to recognize how to grow in a healthy way. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate, inner resources that they can use to heal, grow, and thrive.
Mary W Cima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LLC
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
Waitlist for new clients
My professional career began in 1978, joining Harvard Clinical Faculty in Psychiatry. Throughout the years I’ve continued my training in emerging evidence-based treatments that has enabled me to provide an empathetic, eclectic approach to my work with Adult, Child, and Active Duty Clients & Families in outpatient, inpatient, school and Military settings.
My professional career began in 1978, joining Harvard Clinical Faculty in Psychiatry. Throughout the years I’ve continued my training in emerging evidence-based treatments that has enabled me to provide an empathetic, eclectic approach to my work with Adult, Child, and Active Duty Clients & Families in outpatient, inpatient, school and Military settings.
Maryann Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP
Verified Verified
Annapolis, MD 21401
It's not easy to take these first steps in your healing journey (or to start again if this isn't the first time you've done this). I look forward to helping you discover your own strength and inner resources as we work together toward your healing and overall wellness.
It's not easy to take these first steps in your healing journey (or to start again if this isn't the first time you've done this). I look forward to helping you discover your own strength and inner resources as we work together toward your healing and overall wellness.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.