Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Elizabeth Gannon Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Currently accepting new Clients! Life has many challenges which can be overwhelming to navigate. We provide a compassionate and safe environment for our clients to address these challenges openly without judgement. Our therapist are bilingual (Spanish) and will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issue, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. We also provide parenting skills, premarital counseling, as well as career coaching.
Currently accepting new Clients! Life has many challenges which can be overwhelming to navigate. We provide a compassionate and safe environment for our clients to address these challenges openly without judgement. Our therapist are bilingual (Spanish) and will help you work through the barriers to optimum living, such as: stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, substance abuse issue, complex trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. We also provide parenting skills, premarital counseling, as well as career coaching.
Perla Lay
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from childhood to early adulthood, in addition to couples and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm, stress, grief, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate life transitions, such as identity searching, career changes, and loss, and helping clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. I work to create a safe and supportive space where people can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I will help you to find your path forward.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from childhood to early adulthood, in addition to couples and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm, stress, grief, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate life transitions, such as identity searching, career changes, and loss, and helping clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. I work to create a safe and supportive space where people can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I will help you to find your path forward.
Amy L Hooper
LCSW-C, CEAP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Accepting New Clients! Is your mind spinning with worries and endless "to-do" lists? Are you critical of yourself and you never feel good enough? If you have lost touch with who you really are or what you really want out of life, counseling can help you find yourself. If you are someone who usually takes care of everyone else, let me help you start taking care of yourself as well. My clients are regular, everyday women who struggle with life's overwhelming issues: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, difficulty being assertive, past trauma, insecurities, people pleasing and difficult life transitions.
Accepting New Clients! Is your mind spinning with worries and endless "to-do" lists? Are you critical of yourself and you never feel good enough? If you have lost touch with who you really are or what you really want out of life, counseling can help you find yourself. If you are someone who usually takes care of everyone else, let me help you start taking care of yourself as well. My clients are regular, everyday women who struggle with life's overwhelming issues: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, difficulty being assertive, past trauma, insecurities, people pleasing and difficult life transitions.
Alicia Beltran, LCPC and Associates, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20885
Those with a history of difficult life events that impacts present day, sexual violence, couples issues, life transitions, and sexual issues experienced in life or in relationships.
My goal is to foster your inner strengths to aid you during your difficult path. Many experience times of depression, anxiety, trouble in relationships, sexual difficulties, or life transitions. My experience has focused on working with clients who strive to heal from past trauma, improve their sexual health, and reconnect in relationships. I work hard to guide couples to improve communication, regaining intimacy, and lessen disconnect. I work with individuals and couples who want to have more passion in their sex lives, as well as those who are dealing with personal crises of infidelity, strain, or sexual dysfunction.
Those with a history of difficult life events that impacts present day, sexual violence, couples issues, life transitions, and sexual issues experienced in life or in relationships.
My goal is to foster your inner strengths to aid you during your difficult path. Many experience times of depression, anxiety, trouble in relationships, sexual difficulties, or life transitions. My experience has focused on working with clients who strive to heal from past trauma, improve their sexual health, and reconnect in relationships. I work hard to guide couples to improve communication, regaining intimacy, and lessen disconnect. I work with individuals and couples who want to have more passion in their sex lives, as well as those who are dealing with personal crises of infidelity, strain, or sexual dysfunction.
Rachel Messar-Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues such as ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Behavioral problems,Self esteem, Family Issues and many others. If you, your child or family member are dealing with a specific problem or any unresolved problem that is making you feel "stuck" in life, I am here to listen and work collaboratively with you to improve your life. ***Now accepting Cigna Insurance! ***Now offering Online therapy!!
Welcome! Thank you for visiting my profile. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues such as ADHD/ADD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Behavioral problems,Self esteem, Family Issues and many others. If you, your child or family member are dealing with a specific problem or any unresolved problem that is making you feel "stuck" in life, I am here to listen and work collaboratively with you to improve your life. ***Now accepting Cigna Insurance! ***Now offering Online therapy!!
Graciela Bilis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MEd, LPC-VA, LC-MD, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness. Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities and practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.
Rose Wellness
Counselor, MS, ACRPS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
We know the non-negotiable importance of a therapeutic relationship, and we aim to cultivate a safe space of trust, compassion, and empathy.
At Rose Wellness, our clinicians have a variety of specialties which include depression & anxiety, relationships, substance use, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care, and who are trauma-informed, trained in EMDR, and treat children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. We currently have 17 amazing therapists, and most are in network with Carefirst, United, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.
We know the non-negotiable importance of a therapeutic relationship, and we aim to cultivate a safe space of trust, compassion, and empathy.
At Rose Wellness, our clinicians have a variety of specialties which include depression & anxiety, relationships, substance use, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care, and who are trauma-informed, trained in EMDR, and treat children, adolescents, teenagers, and adults. We currently have 17 amazing therapists, and most are in network with Carefirst, United, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicaid.
Harmony Holistic
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.
Willow Oak Therapy Center
LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
We are collective of psychotherapists who have experience in a wide range of therapeutic specialities, from specialized treatments for trauma, art therapy, couples counseling, child therapy, and help for managing mood disorders.
Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
We are collective of psychotherapists who have experience in a wide range of therapeutic specialities, from specialized treatments for trauma, art therapy, couples counseling, child therapy, and help for managing mood disorders.
Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
Garcia Therapy Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Mr. Israel Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. He has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is an active duty officer with U.S. Public Health Service, and a former guest provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He guides individuals, families, and couples to transform difficult experiences and emotions into powerful therapeutic tools to find healing. He is trained in Clinical Trauma, Mindful Anger, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, ADHD.
Mr. Israel Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. He has a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work. He is an active duty officer with U.S. Public Health Service, and a former guest provider at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He guides individuals, families, and couples to transform difficult experiences and emotions into powerful therapeutic tools to find healing. He is trained in Clinical Trauma, Mindful Anger, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, ADHD.
Julieta Macias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Are you Sad? Angry? Anxious? Do you suffer with OCD? Together we can better understand the challenges you are facing. I will validate your strengths and offer you skills to navigate through the darkness and confusion. I work with individuals and families determined to reach personal and professional goals. Clients learn to maintain mindsets for success. They have happier and more satisfying lives. Feel free to contact me with questions.
Are you Sad? Angry? Anxious? Do you suffer with OCD? Together we can better understand the challenges you are facing. I will validate your strengths and offer you skills to navigate through the darkness and confusion. I work with individuals and families determined to reach personal and professional goals. Clients learn to maintain mindsets for success. They have happier and more satisfying lives. Feel free to contact me with questions.
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Counselor
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
As a client of mine, I offer a confidential and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I provide a space solely dedicated to you, where you can explore your emotions without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. My practice is rooted in the latest research and evidence-based interventions. Whether it is cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused therapy, I will employ effective tools to help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. Together, we will work towards tangible and sustainable progress.
As a client of mine, I offer a confidential and non-judgmental environment where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I provide a space solely dedicated to you, where you can explore your emotions without fear of being misunderstood or criticized. My practice is rooted in the latest research and evidence-based interventions. Whether it is cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused therapy, I will employ effective tools to help you navigate challenges, develop coping skills, and foster resilience. Together, we will work towards tangible and sustainable progress.
Morgan Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Ideally, I'd treat clients with a trauma history. Someone with a mixture of short and long term trauma. My ideal client is eager to learn and wants to find a way to become their own safe space. Someone who wants to learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, find out their triggers, and treat themselves with patience.
Brenden Stinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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.
JB Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, ADHD, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Our self-perception and interpersonal perspectives are intricately molded by our past experiences, with childhood and adolescence exerting significant influence on this developmental process. Ideally, individuals should emerge from these formative stages with a robust sense of confidence, a feeling of security, and proficient problem-solving abilities as they navigate the complexities of the world. However, the occurrence of traumatic experiences can disrupt these capacities. Instead of being firmly grounded in the present, our attention is diverted towards the shadows of past distress,
Our self-perception and interpersonal perspectives are intricately molded by our past experiences, with childhood and adolescence exerting significant influence on this developmental process. Ideally, individuals should emerge from these formative stages with a robust sense of confidence, a feeling of security, and proficient problem-solving abilities as they navigate the complexities of the world. However, the occurrence of traumatic experiences can disrupt these capacities. Instead of being firmly grounded in the present, our attention is diverted towards the shadows of past distress,
M. Ivis Molina
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Welcome to Encourage Counseling! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through life's challenges. Having served in public education and outpatient clinical settings, I provide a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can explore and grow. I'm eager to join you on your journey to overall well-being. Please note, I am currently accepting clients aged 16 and older and provide only VIRTUAL sessions.
Welcome to Encourage Counseling! I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through life's challenges. Having served in public education and outpatient clinical settings, I provide a nurturing, non-judgmental space where you can explore and grow. I'm eager to join you on your journey to overall well-being. Please note, I am currently accepting clients aged 16 and older and provide only VIRTUAL sessions.
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.
Washington Psychological Wellness
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.
Accepting New Clients! Children & Adults Welcome!
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle
Are you going through a stage in your life where you feel lost, confused, or conflicted? Is your mental health making you feel like you’re disconnected with your peers, friends, co-worker’s, or even with yourself? Are you feeling a lack of motivation, or understanding of your true purpose? Do you struggle with functioning socially, mentally or emotionally? With my specialization in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, I frequently work with my clients on improving their mental health by helping them to develop coping mechanisms to overcome any current mental health struggle
Olivia Aybar Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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.
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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.