Family Therapy in 20902
Judith Upshaw
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Dr. Judith (Judy) Ann Upshaw is a licensed substance use therapist who specializes in the treatment of substance and behavioral abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. She practices individual, group, family, and couples therapists. Dr. Upshaw received a M. Ed. in Psycho-educational Processes from Temple University, and a Ed. D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. She takes an active person-centered approach to therapy and makes room for personal exploration, questioning, and collaborative problem solving.
Dr. Judith (Judy) Ann Upshaw is a licensed substance use therapist who specializes in the treatment of substance and behavioral abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. She practices individual, group, family, and couples therapists. Dr. Upshaw received a M. Ed. in Psycho-educational Processes from Temple University, and a Ed. D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. She takes an active person-centered approach to therapy and makes room for personal exploration, questioning, and collaborative problem solving.
Elena Sanchez Dominguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, Parejas, Couples, LGBT+, Español
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
You have had enough and feel hopeless! You have noticed that it is difficult for you to accomplish your goals, finish your tasks, and socialize with people. You find yourself anxious, worried, tired, stressed out, and overwhelmed. My name is Elena, I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Marital and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with LGBT+, couples, adults and adolescents who are struggling and want to feel better. Side by side, using Couple Counseling, Individual Therapy, Trauma therapy and Sex therapy, I can help you to address marital distress, infidelity, intimacy, sexual problems, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
You have had enough and feel hopeless! You have noticed that it is difficult for you to accomplish your goals, finish your tasks, and socialize with people. You find yourself anxious, worried, tired, stressed out, and overwhelmed. My name is Elena, I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) Marital and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with LGBT+, couples, adults and adolescents who are struggling and want to feel better. Side by side, using Couple Counseling, Individual Therapy, Trauma therapy and Sex therapy, I can help you to address marital distress, infidelity, intimacy, sexual problems, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Jocelyn Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Have you struggled to grow beyond past trauma(s), judgment, condemnation, or family of origin relational issues? Are you trying to balance competing roles in your life, but not quite sure of how to? If you’re seeking support with managing all of the parts of self, then you're in the right place.
Have you struggled to grow beyond past trauma(s), judgment, condemnation, or family of origin relational issues? Are you trying to balance competing roles in your life, but not quite sure of how to? If you’re seeking support with managing all of the parts of self, then you're in the right place.
Victoria Washington
Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
My mission as an IFS-trained therapist is to help you understand and heal the different parts of yourself that may be in conflict or pain. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, I am here to support you. IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a model that views each person as having a system of sub-personalities that have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. Some of your parts may be wounded by past experiences and carry negative emotions such as anger, fear, shame, or guilt. Other parts may try to protect you from those emotions by avoiding, pleasing, or numbing.
Mohammed Abdullah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Mohammed Abdullah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor. He has more than 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages to help them learn to better manage the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral disorders, academic-related stressors, dysfunctional relationships, family life difficulties, and men and women's issues.
Mohammed Abdullah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor. He has more than 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages to help them learn to better manage the effects of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger issues, behavioral disorders, academic-related stressors, dysfunctional relationships, family life difficulties, and men and women's issues.
Alana Tipton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
We all deserve relief from our burdens. Beginning therapy takes motivation, courage and the desire to change and grow. Most of us wouldn’t do it unless we need real help. I create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore how to improve your quality of life and together, we explore ways for you to heal and grow. I work with clients facing a variety of challenges including family of origin stressors, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am a queer affirming therapist.
We all deserve relief from our burdens. Beginning therapy takes motivation, courage and the desire to change and grow. Most of us wouldn’t do it unless we need real help. I create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore how to improve your quality of life and together, we explore ways for you to heal and grow. I work with clients facing a variety of challenges including family of origin stressors, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am a queer affirming therapist.
Emma Lash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Some of these include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Attachment Theory.
I specialize in working with individual adults and couples who are dealing with a variety of life-stressors and who are looking to make changes in their relationship with themselves and with others.
Some of these include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Attachment Theory.
I specialize in working with individual adults and couples who are dealing with a variety of life-stressors and who are looking to make changes in their relationship with themselves and with others.
Hi there, I’m Sabrina. I want to share some information about myself to help you decide if I’d be a good fit for you as your therapist! I’m a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I have been actively working in my field since 2019. I have a lot of experience working with individuals, families, and children experiencing a wide variety of life challenges. Some of these hardships include general struggles with periods of adjustment or change, family and/or relationship challenges, stress management, grief and loss, Anxiety, and Depression.
Hi there, I’m Sabrina. I want to share some information about myself to help you decide if I’d be a good fit for you as your therapist! I’m a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I have been actively working in my field since 2019. I have a lot of experience working with individuals, families, and children experiencing a wide variety of life challenges. Some of these hardships include general struggles with periods of adjustment or change, family and/or relationship challenges, stress management, grief and loss, Anxiety, and Depression.
Moshe Holzer
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902
I have a unique integrative approach incorporating CBT, Somatic work, IFS, Bowen Family Systems, Relational Life Therapy, Imago, and more.
No Crunch Counseling: Clear, Grounded, Connected. I provide a comfortable setting to understand what you are experiencing and learn skills to move forward. I help individuals, couples, and families gain clarity and connection. Relationships have the potential for love, understanding, and security. When this is not present, the effects can be painful and isolating. Our relationship with ourselves is the same way. We sometimes feel frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed. With the right tools, we can have clear thinking, manage challenges, and feel content.
I have a unique integrative approach incorporating CBT, Somatic work, IFS, Bowen Family Systems, Relational Life Therapy, Imago, and more.
No Crunch Counseling: Clear, Grounded, Connected. I provide a comfortable setting to understand what you are experiencing and learn skills to move forward. I help individuals, couples, and families gain clarity and connection. Relationships have the potential for love, understanding, and security. When this is not present, the effects can be painful and isolating. Our relationship with ourselves is the same way. We sometimes feel frustrated, stuck, or overwhelmed. With the right tools, we can have clear thinking, manage challenges, and feel content.
Richard (Pinny) Roth @ Eft Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902
I CAN HELP YOU HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP. PREMARITAL AND COUPLES COUNSELING. "Why does my partner overreact?" "Why do I get so triggered?" "How come the punishment doesn't fit the crime?" “Why can’t he be more supportive?” “Is anything I do ever enough for her?” While you are feeling hurt, you have an added layer of confusion. You simultaneously love your partner and even hope to stay in this relationship to keep your love, family, and dreams intact. You are torn in a tug-of-war of emotions and desire to feel understood, accepted, and embraced by your partner.
I CAN HELP YOU HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP. PREMARITAL AND COUPLES COUNSELING. "Why does my partner overreact?" "Why do I get so triggered?" "How come the punishment doesn't fit the crime?" “Why can’t he be more supportive?” “Is anything I do ever enough for her?” While you are feeling hurt, you have an added layer of confusion. You simultaneously love your partner and even hope to stay in this relationship to keep your love, family, and dreams intact. You are torn in a tug-of-war of emotions and desire to feel understood, accepted, and embraced by your partner.
Varda Makovsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or are navigating life transitions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I work with clients to gain enhanced self-understanding, address challenges, build resilience, adopt new coping skills and affect meaningful change. Special areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, fertility and family-building, grief/loss, adult ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and/or are navigating life transitions, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth. My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative. I work with clients to gain enhanced self-understanding, address challenges, build resilience, adopt new coping skills and affect meaningful change. Special areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, fertility and family-building, grief/loss, adult ADHD, family dynamics, and life transitions.
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Lisa D. Smith, LCSW-C is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individual and family therapy to adults, families and adolescents for the past 35 years. She specializes in providing therapy to Hearing, Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind clients struggling with issues that range from low self esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and adjustment to life transitions. As a African American clinician proficient in American Sign Language, Ms. Smith is familiar and sensitive to the daily stressors experienced by marginalized individuals from a variety of cultural and ethic backgrounds.
Lisa D. Smith, LCSW-C is a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individual and family therapy to adults, families and adolescents for the past 35 years. She specializes in providing therapy to Hearing, Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind clients struggling with issues that range from low self esteem, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and adjustment to life transitions. As a African American clinician proficient in American Sign Language, Ms. Smith is familiar and sensitive to the daily stressors experienced by marginalized individuals from a variety of cultural and ethic backgrounds.
Paul E Ruffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
I work with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on relationship building, conflict and anger management, and coping with grief and loss. I help couples create a safe and nurturing bond that allows them to become close again and heal. No matter the issue that brings a couple, individual, or family into my office, they will all be learning a new way to look at relationship and be introduced to a toolkit of skills essential to staying in conversation and connection.
I work with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on relationship building, conflict and anger management, and coping with grief and loss. I help couples create a safe and nurturing bond that allows them to become close again and heal. No matter the issue that brings a couple, individual, or family into my office, they will all be learning a new way to look at relationship and be introduced to a toolkit of skills essential to staying in conversation and connection.
Sadie Bianco
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Specialty: Individuals experiencing death-related distress, miscarriage, fertility issues, pregnancy, family role changes, job, move, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.
Well done! You took the first step to move forward (some say the most difficult step). Are you experiencing stress? Have you been dealing with a loss on your own, and it is not working? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you preparing for a life transition? Are you not sure you are on the right track? I am here to help. Growth is Possible. I am a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, capable of overcoming life challenges and rebuilding their lives, just like you.
Specialty: Individuals experiencing death-related distress, miscarriage, fertility issues, pregnancy, family role changes, job, move, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.
Well done! You took the first step to move forward (some say the most difficult step). Are you experiencing stress? Have you been dealing with a loss on your own, and it is not working? Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Are you preparing for a life transition? Are you not sure you are on the right track? I am here to help. Growth is Possible. I am a clinician with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, capable of overcoming life challenges and rebuilding their lives, just like you.
McGuire Therapeutic Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wheaton, MD 20902
We provide a therapeutic atmosphere for individual, child, group and family therapy. We believe in encouraging personal, relationship and spiritual growth. Clients who work with us report experiencing greater levels of personal growth and alleviation of symptoms as they increase in self understanding and self-compassion. Our areas of specialty include grief counseling, anxiety/depression, premarital and faith-based therapy. We also provide wellness Spa Services in both Lanham and Wheaton MD. Book with us today!
We provide a therapeutic atmosphere for individual, child, group and family therapy. We believe in encouraging personal, relationship and spiritual growth. Clients who work with us report experiencing greater levels of personal growth and alleviation of symptoms as they increase in self understanding and self-compassion. Our areas of specialty include grief counseling, anxiety/depression, premarital and faith-based therapy. We also provide wellness Spa Services in both Lanham and Wheaton MD. Book with us today!
Have you ever heard the phrase "we solve our own problems". Or that it is a weakness to express your emotions. Are you from a culture where it is not okay to see a therapist? Are you overwhelmed with thoughts? If you could just talk to someone about it...Well you are in the right place. Here you will find a warm and safe place to express these feelings or emotions, manage stress, reduce anxiety, cope with depression or grief, understand anger, and deal with life's transitions without violating your family or cultural principles.
Have you ever heard the phrase "we solve our own problems". Or that it is a weakness to express your emotions. Are you from a culture where it is not okay to see a therapist? Are you overwhelmed with thoughts? If you could just talk to someone about it...Well you are in the right place. Here you will find a warm and safe place to express these feelings or emotions, manage stress, reduce anxiety, cope with depression or grief, understand anger, and deal with life's transitions without violating your family or cultural principles.
Janice Brown
Counselor, LCPC-S, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
***** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***** Are you having difficulty adjusting to life's uncertainties?? Has Post-pandemic life taking it's toll?? Does family-work life balance and relationships seem impossible to manage?? If you answered yes, to any of those questions then Brown's Counseling and Therapeutic Services is the place for you. I provide a judge free safe space where you can process your thoughts, feelings and emotionally unload. Sometimes just having the space to talk can be helpful.
***** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***** Are you having difficulty adjusting to life's uncertainties?? Has Post-pandemic life taking it's toll?? Does family-work life balance and relationships seem impossible to manage?? If you answered yes, to any of those questions then Brown's Counseling and Therapeutic Services is the place for you. I provide a judge free safe space where you can process your thoughts, feelings and emotionally unload. Sometimes just having the space to talk can be helpful.
I provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. The psychological evaluations are in two specialized areas: immigration cases and psychoeducational. The psychotherapy takes the form of individual, couples, family or group sessions. I have over 15 years of experience working closely with immigrants who require evaluation of their functioning or the functioning of their family members, for the purposes of an immigration petition. These evaluations include filing for asylum, extreme hardship impacting families of immigrants, domestic abuse petitions and waiver of citizenship exam.
I provide psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. The psychological evaluations are in two specialized areas: immigration cases and psychoeducational. The psychotherapy takes the form of individual, couples, family or group sessions. I have over 15 years of experience working closely with immigrants who require evaluation of their functioning or the functioning of their family members, for the purposes of an immigration petition. These evaluations include filing for asylum, extreme hardship impacting families of immigrants, domestic abuse petitions and waiver of citizenship exam.
Lisa McPherson Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, ATR, PhD
Verified Verified
Wheaton, MD 20902
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
Katherine M Reyes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902
I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy seeing people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues which arise during life transitions.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you utilise your potential to lead a satisfying and productive life . While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand how the events of the past continue to have an impact on your life, and through that understanding reclaim your choices and control of your life now. Through a variety of different therapy approaches and techniques, we will set clear goals and tackle the obstacles, internal and external, which get in the way of your accomplishment of your goals and keep you from the life you want.
I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy seeing people struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues which arise during life transitions.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you utilise your potential to lead a satisfying and productive life . While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand how the events of the past continue to have an impact on your life, and through that understanding reclaim your choices and control of your life now. Through a variety of different therapy approaches and techniques, we will set clear goals and tackle the obstacles, internal and external, which get in the way of your accomplishment of your goals and keep you from the life you want.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.