""Something we were withholding made us weak until we found out it was ourselves" (Robert Frost) Working closely together we'll help you become authentically, fully ALIVE by healing your past and current emotional wounds and breaking self- destructive habits/behaviors. We'll work relentlessly to liberate you from crippling anxiety, shame, detachment, loneliness and other destructive inhibitions creating your symptoms. Clients report a feeling of HOPE and MOMENTUM even after our first session! So, if you want to enjoy passionate relationships, become emotionally alive while experiencing internal peace and fulfill your unique potential, roll up your sleeves and let's get started!"

"Linda Perlman Gordon was voted one of the best mental health professionals in the DC Metro area as well as one of the best couples therapists in Washingtonian's "Best of Washington". I am a family therapist with an expertise working with individuals, couples, young adulthood, marriage, infidelity and divorce. For you, benefits from therapy may include, learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety, managing anger, grief, depression, and/or improving your relationships and communication skills."

"My belief that the therapeutic relationship is the key element of successful treatment informs my practice. This working relationship, based on mutual trust and shared goals, allows for self-exploration and ultimately personal growth. In working with individuals, couples, families and/or groups I think that connecting the dots between past and present allows the client to have a better grasp on what is influencing her/his feelings and life choices leading to greater empowerment and life satisfaction."

"Pain is an unavoidable and a necessary part of life. But suffering -- especially prolonged, "punishing" suffering -- is not. So many people seeking therapy suffer from anxiety, depression, difficulties in relationships, and self-sabotaging behaviors. We use defenses to avoid our emotions. Ironically emotions aren't the SOURCE of pain but in fact are there to HELP us HEAL from the painful losses, hurts and challenges of life. You don't come to therapy to talk about your week. You come for relief from your suffering, for a chance to work through and find meaning in your pain and, just as with a broken bone, heal stronger and better! "

"I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENT AT THIS TIME. My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery,and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do."

"The philosopher Plato once wrote that "the unexamined life is not worth living." As a therapist, I am committed to helping my clients examine their lives to find meaning, happiness, and strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families, striving to build skills to resolve conflicts, increase confidence, and move beyond past hurt and trauma. My clients often say that they appreciate my warmth, empathy, and combination of optimism and realism."

"I am a licensed psychologist working with adults and older adolescents in individual, couples and group therapy. My orientation is eclectic and I draw from a number of theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral, humanistic and insight-oriented approaches. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and related issues of loss or grief, and difficult life transitions. I enjoy working with clients who are not necessarily traumatized but may feel a sense of being "stuck," based on unresolved earlier life experiences that continue to have an adverse impact on their current social and emotional functioning."

"In 30 years of practice, my peers have consistently recognized me in WASHINGTONIAN's "Best" therapists. I love my job; I get to connect with patients deepest psyches, sharing intense joy and pain on the path to fuller lives. Therapy involves more openness, vulnerability, and self awareness than you imagined possible as you work through shame, guilt, trauma, naivete, passivity, dependencies, insecurity, etc. You take responsibility for bad habits, limitations and poor decisions. Consequently you take better care of yourself and your loved ones, achieve goals, resolve/manage stressors, grieve losses, and improve relationships, job performance and decision making."

"After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate."

"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."

"Are you experiencing chronic illness or pain? Do you tend to feel stress, anxiety, and depression emotionally AND physically? My practice focuses on treating both the mind and the body using a caring, holistic approach. I have over 10 years of experience working with adults, teens, children, couples, and families experiencing illness/pain, anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, eating disorders, difficulty with life transitions and relationships, and weight loss and smoking struggles. I empower my clients in a safe environment by teaching them real-life techniques, helping them to get better faster and conquer their symptoms once and for all!"

"During different life stages you, or your child or teen may experience a range of difficulties including loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, moodiness, or attention deficit disorder. You may also face challenges through stressful times including separation and divorce, loss, bullying and teasing, relationship conflicts, and communication gaps. These are all painful and worrisome experiences and it is important to remember that all of us need help from time to time. Therapy will help you or your child gain insight, develop coping strategies, and better manage behavior and relationships."

"We know about the stresses of daily living that many children, adolescents and adults experience in the Washington, D.C. area. Because we believe in living a well-balanced life, at Lotus Point Wellness, we take an approach that is holistic, collaborative, integrative and empowering. We offer counseling, acupuncture, yoga, nutrition and health & wellness coaches to help you or your child with stress, anxiety/depression and/or other life adjustment issues that may be preventing you from living fully. We believe that each person is unique and so tailoring the types of services that work is essential. We offerings allow that."

"Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or worried often? It can be overwhelming to take the first step in finding help for yourself. If these feelings are impacting different aspects of your life, and you are ready for a change, I can help you. My counseling philosophy is based on attending to my client's individual needs and helping to navigate through the challenges life brings your way. My approach to therapy is to be empathetic, engaging and collaborative. A strong therapeutic relationship where you feel safe expressing yourself is essential for personal growth."

"My private practice is dedicated to serving individuals wrestling with depression and couples seeking marriage counseling. I have a passion for helping singles and couples experience restoration in their relationships with themselves, others, and with God. I believe that every individual has a unique story that begins in childhood and I provide an environment in which we can work together to process unhealthy relationship patterns, dysfunctional coping strategies, past trauma, and understanding the application of spirituality. Through empathy and collaborative problem-solving, I can work with you to accomplish your personal goals."

"Do you feel stuck? Do you often wonder how others perceive you? Do you feel sad about the death of a loved one, or the end of a close relationship? Do you long to unleash your potential, so you can move on and live a fulfilling life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from talk therapy. I know that it can be difficult to ask for help, but I am here to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible."

"Psychotherapy is this culture's way to help people address feelings of emotional and behavioral pain, loss, failure and self-disruption. Clients come to me seeking relief from emotional pain and behaviors that don't work to accomplish what is sought. Often the belief is that "I am defective or damaged" when, in fact, the truth is that we all get stuck in beliefs, attitudes, assumptions, and judgments and their related feelings and behaviors that may have once worked but no longer do. My role as therapist is to connect, understand, empathize, suggest, and -- occasionally -- leverage and confront."

"Living a balanced life in a complicated world can seem elusive; I will work with you to help avoid the traps that contribute to conflicts and to feeling stuck. No two people are the same. We will collaborate to identify what is helpful and what gets in the way, aiming for a better understanding of yourself and your relationships. Ultimately, we do this with the goal of helping you move through the world with an increased sense of peace and purpose."

"At 3Elements Counseling,LLC we work with individual, and families. We understand the challenges of multicultural families. Families that due to work or personal circumstances had to move and leave people and things behind. Families and individuals that beside dealing with their own individual patterns of anxiety, depression, dysfunctional family of origin, trauma, and child rearing challenges have to adjust to a new culture, a new country and a new rhythm of life."