Therapists in Bethesda, MD
Laura Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Laura has 14+ years of experience supporting those with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, caregiver-child relationship struggles, adoption and foster care issues, complex-PTSD, PTSD, dissociation, and abuse (emotional, verbal, physical, sexual and religious abuse).
Laura has 14+ years of experience supporting those with anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, caregiver-child relationship struggles, adoption and foster care issues, complex-PTSD, PTSD, dissociation, and abuse (emotional, verbal, physical, sexual and religious abuse).
Hi, my name is Sapna (she/her) and I am a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and licensed social worker in DC, MD, and VA currently taking new clients virtually. I love working with adults, couples, and families dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am especially passionate about working with teens/young adults (16-23 years!) on executive functioning coaching and handling the stressors of growing up in a demanding world. My passion is using cognitive behavior strategies to help challenge negative thinking and change behavior to improve your life and increase your happiness!
Hi, my name is Sapna (she/her) and I am a Dialectical Behavior Therapist and licensed social worker in DC, MD, and VA currently taking new clients virtually. I love working with adults, couples, and families dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am especially passionate about working with teens/young adults (16-23 years!) on executive functioning coaching and handling the stressors of growing up in a demanding world. My passion is using cognitive behavior strategies to help challenge negative thinking and change behavior to improve your life and increase your happiness!
Maggie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Everyone needs to reach out for help at some time in their lives. In an atmosphere of caring and support I'll help you explore the feelings and thoughts that make you believe you're stuck with anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma and grief. We’ll create a calm, comfortable space where change feels natural and safe. Starting therapy takes courage, but it allows you to explore your past in a way that improves your future.
Everyone needs to reach out for help at some time in their lives. In an atmosphere of caring and support I'll help you explore the feelings and thoughts that make you believe you're stuck with anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma and grief. We’ll create a calm, comfortable space where change feels natural and safe. Starting therapy takes courage, but it allows you to explore your past in a way that improves your future.
The Barker Adoption Foundation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Touched by Adoption? The Barker Foundation recognizes that adoption is a lifelong journey, with normal developmental challenges and tasks. We will walk with you through and support you through your journey. Whether you are an adoptive parent with a child that is struggling emotionally or academically; a birth parent who is seeking understanding, reflection, or search and reunion; or an adoptee looking for support- we are here for you.
Touched by Adoption? The Barker Foundation recognizes that adoption is a lifelong journey, with normal developmental challenges and tasks. We will walk with you through and support you through your journey. Whether you are an adoptive parent with a child that is struggling emotionally or academically; a birth parent who is seeking understanding, reflection, or search and reunion; or an adoptee looking for support- we are here for you.
Nick Szubiak has worked in the behavioral health and wellness field for over 20 years and specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. His areas of expertise include life balance, stress management, mood and behavior challenges, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, addiction as well as optimizing performance and leadership.
Nick Szubiak has worked in the behavioral health and wellness field for over 20 years and specializes in individual, couples and family therapy. His areas of expertise include life balance, stress management, mood and behavior challenges, chronic health conditions, chronic pain, addiction as well as optimizing performance and leadership.
Do you struggle with relational conflicts, rapid mood changes, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, or low tolerance for stress? There is hope to see change in your life through DBT therapy. I love working with adolescents and adults who suffer from severe emotional dysregulation.
Do you struggle with relational conflicts, rapid mood changes, addiction, suicidal ideation, self-harm, or low tolerance for stress? There is hope to see change in your life through DBT therapy. I love working with adolescents and adults who suffer from severe emotional dysregulation.
Are you a woman facing the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, career changes, new parenting roles, or relationship shifts? These life transitions can bring anxiety, stress, and a sense of being overwhelmed. You're seeking clarity, emotional balance, and personal growth. You want to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and gain confidence. I specialize in helping women like you.
Are you a woman facing the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, career changes, new parenting roles, or relationship shifts? These life transitions can bring anxiety, stress, and a sense of being overwhelmed. You're seeking clarity, emotional balance, and personal growth. You want to understand and manage your emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and gain confidence. I specialize in helping women like you.
I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist I believe therapy can help individuals find new ways of functioning and increase self-knowledge that can help them move forward in life. Every crisis, obstacle and challenge in life can offer an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery that can help us learn new things about ourselves. As an immigrant myself I know the individual and family challenges of living in a different culture. I enjoy working with immigrant families helping them navigate the benefits and challenges of living in a new culture.
I am a bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist I believe therapy can help individuals find new ways of functioning and increase self-knowledge that can help them move forward in life. Every crisis, obstacle and challenge in life can offer an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery that can help us learn new things about ourselves. As an immigrant myself I know the individual and family challenges of living in a different culture. I enjoy working with immigrant families helping them navigate the benefits and challenges of living in a new culture.
Many of us keep our distress to ourselves, believing that seeking help is a sign of weakness or skeptical that we can trust a stranger. I offer a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space to explore your concerns. Together we can begin to understand and improve your outlook and mood, whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissatisfying relationship dynamics, parenting issues or stress.
Many of us keep our distress to ourselves, believing that seeking help is a sign of weakness or skeptical that we can trust a stranger. I offer a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space to explore your concerns. Together we can begin to understand and improve your outlook and mood, whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissatisfying relationship dynamics, parenting issues or stress.
Lisa Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You have a good job, a stable relationship and a strong network of friends. But on the inside, it’s a completely different story. You’re always comparing yourself to others and feel like you never measure up. You feel like a fraud at work and are sure that someday you’re going to be found out. To make up for all the flaws you’re sure you have, you go out of your way to be accommodating and dependable. Putting other people’s needs before your own has become second nature. And you’re exhausted.
On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. You have a good job, a stable relationship and a strong network of friends. But on the inside, it’s a completely different story. You’re always comparing yourself to others and feel like you never measure up. You feel like a fraud at work and are sure that someday you’re going to be found out. To make up for all the flaws you’re sure you have, you go out of your way to be accommodating and dependable. Putting other people’s needs before your own has become second nature. And you’re exhausted.
Deborah Kleiner Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs.
I believe in the innate goodness of people. Problems arise when we lack the ability to communicate what's really going on within or can't get past defenses to understand another person's feelings or experiences. Most people haven't been taught the skills to be safe listeners and so we grow up believing that others don't have capacity to understand us. I love bringing people closer by teaching them to cross the bridge into the world of others without losing themselves. I teach emotional safety by demonstrating emotional safety and believe breakdowns create opportunities for new breakthroughs.
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Melanie Roserie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Melanie. Do you feel tired all the time, burned out, and detached from your loved ones? Are you constantly nervous or worried? Have you experienced a trauma that just keeps on replaying in your mind or in your dreams? I help people manage depression, anxiety, sleep, and/or work through trauma. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to feeling like yourself again. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit.
Hi, I’m Melanie. Do you feel tired all the time, burned out, and detached from your loved ones? Are you constantly nervous or worried? Have you experienced a trauma that just keeps on replaying in your mind or in your dreams? I help people manage depression, anxiety, sleep, and/or work through trauma. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to feeling like yourself again. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit.
As a clinical social worker it is my passion to support my clients through difficulties they may be experiencing. I believe that no one size fits all and I tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs. I am trained in DBT, EMDR and ERP. I respect each client where they are and ensure that our work together focuses on what’s most important to them. Every client deserves a trusting environment to feel safe and supported. I would love the opportunity to provide that to anyone who is in need.
As a clinical social worker it is my passion to support my clients through difficulties they may be experiencing. I believe that no one size fits all and I tailor my treatment to meet my clients needs. I am trained in DBT, EMDR and ERP. I respect each client where they are and ensure that our work together focuses on what’s most important to them. Every client deserves a trusting environment to feel safe and supported. I would love the opportunity to provide that to anyone who is in need.
Erin Fagbuyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Life has its challenges; relationships, life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, depression and others. We are meant to be in relationships and community, but that doesn't mean relationships are easy. That is why I am passionate about walking alongside people in hard and broken places. It is my privilege and aim to help make sense of the difficult things to encourage health, increase self-awareness, name your value and worth and strengthen relationships.I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, DC, Michigan and Arkansas and I offer a client-centered space where we work together to bring change.
Life has its challenges; relationships, life changes, traumatic events, anxiety, depression and others. We are meant to be in relationships and community, but that doesn't mean relationships are easy. That is why I am passionate about walking alongside people in hard and broken places. It is my privilege and aim to help make sense of the difficult things to encourage health, increase self-awareness, name your value and worth and strengthen relationships.I am so glad you are here. I am a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, DC, Michigan and Arkansas and I offer a client-centered space where we work together to bring change.
Annie Bertran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Hi everyone! I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where I will collaborate with you to meet your goals by learning and practicing new skills to apply to your daily life. Throughout my career, I have learned how to remain calm no matter the crisis and provide a steady emotional rock for my clients to lean on throughout the difficult times in their lives. I work with a variety of clients with all types of struggles and needs. I provide a safe space to work through these and teach skills to manage the struggles that come in life. In-Person sessions are joined by my certified therapy dog, Bennet.
Hi everyone! I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where I will collaborate with you to meet your goals by learning and practicing new skills to apply to your daily life. Throughout my career, I have learned how to remain calm no matter the crisis and provide a steady emotional rock for my clients to lean on throughout the difficult times in their lives. I work with a variety of clients with all types of struggles and needs. I provide a safe space to work through these and teach skills to manage the struggles that come in life. In-Person sessions are joined by my certified therapy dog, Bennet.
Roxanna S Losada Radley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
A clinical psychotherapist for over 30 years, I work extensively with individuals, couples, and families treating depression, anxiety, grief, and other emotional stressors. I have broad experience working with familial issues (e.g., balancing relationships, family, career, etc.) and specialize in couples and women facing critical decisions in their lives. This includes natural life transitions such as marriage, pregnancy, and menopause. Many of my clients come from or work in multicultural environments, and I help them to address many of the challenges that arise from living in another culture. [I am bilingual (Spanish/English)]
A clinical psychotherapist for over 30 years, I work extensively with individuals, couples, and families treating depression, anxiety, grief, and other emotional stressors. I have broad experience working with familial issues (e.g., balancing relationships, family, career, etc.) and specialize in couples and women facing critical decisions in their lives. This includes natural life transitions such as marriage, pregnancy, and menopause. Many of my clients come from or work in multicultural environments, and I help them to address many of the challenges that arise from living in another culture. [I am bilingual (Spanish/English)]
Yolanda McCallum
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20817
My clients are women struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma, and adjusting to significant life changes. My ideal client is also a busy professional, trying to balance family, career, community, and social demands while maintaining self-care and mental health. Some of my clients are also individuals and couples experiencing mental health symptoms and /or adjustment issues due to separation or divorce.
My clients are women struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship distress, past trauma, and adjusting to significant life changes. My ideal client is also a busy professional, trying to balance family, career, community, and social demands while maintaining self-care and mental health. Some of my clients are also individuals and couples experiencing mental health symptoms and /or adjustment issues due to separation or divorce.
I help individuals with relationship problems, depression, loss and grief, trauma, anxiety, and the emotional disruptions of difficult life transitions. I also help with blocks to the creative process, such as writer's block and stage fright. I provide a safe and caring environment in which we work together to explore and understand your current distress and find a path to greater ease and fulfillment in life. My approach is insight-oriented, collaborative and problem solving, depending on your particular situation and needs. I work with individuals and couples. I prepare forensic psychological evaluations related to trauma.
I help individuals with relationship problems, depression, loss and grief, trauma, anxiety, and the emotional disruptions of difficult life transitions. I also help with blocks to the creative process, such as writer's block and stage fright. I provide a safe and caring environment in which we work together to explore and understand your current distress and find a path to greater ease and fulfillment in life. My approach is insight-oriented, collaborative and problem solving, depending on your particular situation and needs. I work with individuals and couples. I prepare forensic psychological evaluations related to trauma.
Ellie Mental Health - Bethesda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
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Number of Therapists in Bethesda, MD
1,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Bethesda, MD who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Self Esteem |
66% | Coping Skills |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
64% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
63% | CareFirst |
60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Bethesda, MD see their clients
59% | In Person and Online | |
41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Bethesda?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.