Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Welcome! I particularly enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults who have a history of big emotions, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you or that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.

Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.

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.

Our interpretation of events can be inaccurate and can hurt us. You will have no regrets tomorrow by giving yourself a chance to live today. I believe Life is always worth living. Whether you are hurting, stressed out, overwhelmed or feeling stuck emotionally because of bad relationships, dysfunctional family systems, school, work, past traumatic experiences, there is hope. Come and share your thoughts and feelings, clarify them and put things in perspective. Unearth maladaptive behavior patterns, develop coping skills, make decisions about change and get the best out of life.

Accepting New Clients! Lisa is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical & a board-approved clinical supervisor. With thirty years of eclectic clinical experience & eighteen years of behavioral health leadership experience, Lisa has helped a variety of people with diverse needs. This includes children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, parents, groups, communities, students, & professionals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, life changes, & workplace challenges. Empathy, compassion, trust, and unconditional regard are the foundation of the therapeutic relationship with Lisa.

I am a masters prepared psychotherapist with three years of experience in therapy. My specialities include trauma work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and loss and grief work along with a vast knowledge in a multitude of different mental health concerns. I have a great deal of experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and the Polyamorous/Non-monogamous community, and I specialize in family and couples therapy, along with sex therapy.

My clients gain insight, process their experiences and gain culturally sensitive skills to manage anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, and PTSD. We'll also explore and address stress related to work, transitions, shame, guilt, self-esteem, disappointment, isolation, communication, relationships (any configuration), identity, culture, trauma, grief, and loss. I work closely with each person to develop personalized treatment plans that target specific symptoms, needs, and goals. As a Middle Eastern & Kurdish immigrant, I also understand how the intersection of cultures, religions, and customs can affect people.

Peace, I’m Shayne. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to providing inclusive and affirming mental health support for individuals within the QTBIPOC community. As a Black TransMasc person, I understand the unique challenges and experiences that QTBIPOC individuals may face, and I strive to create a safe and accepting space for all clients. I have extensive experience working with clients across various identities within the 2SLGBTQ+ folx in addition to couples.

Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.

Hi! I'm Misty Davis, an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist committed to delivering inclusive and affirming mental health assistance tailored to individuals within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. As a Black LGBTQIA+ woman, I grasp the distinctive challenges and journeys that our community may encounter, and my goal is to establish a secure and welcoming environment for every client. With a wealth of experience, I have successfully supported clients spanning diverse identities outside of and within the LGBTQIA+ community, both individually and in couples.

As a parent, do you worry about your child's behavior, emotional well-being or social relationships? Has your child struggled adjusting to your divorce, remarriage or a traumatic life event? Are you in an intimate relationship where you desire more closeness and fun? As an individual, do you experience anxiety, depression or the abuse of alcohol or drugs?

I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.

I am a licensed master social worker with a passion for helping others overcome challenges, define and achieve their goals, and celebrate success. I operate with the belief that people are the experts of their experiences and in times of need are empowered through a therapeutic partnership.

Mr. Williams is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a catalyst for change with his clients. His typical clients struggle with depression, anxiety, love addiction, anger management, attachment issues, divorce/separation, and blended family dynamics. He is able to see individuals, couples and families. He specializes in working with the adolescent to adult male population. Helping them navigate and understand their purpose in life while providing relatable life experiences to their circumstances.

I am a very compassionate and empathetic therapist that values the importance of a positive client-therapist relationship. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which healing and self-exploration can occur. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and knowledgeable about specific topics such as exploring relationships, gender, sexuality, coming out, and transitioning. I particularly enjoy working with clients who would like to find out more about their true selves and their place in the world.

Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.

For the past 20 years, I have worked as a Social Worker, Therapist, Care Counselor, Children’s Behavioral Consultant and Case Manager. I have experience providing individual/family/couples therapy, crisis intervention, children's behavioral consulting, working with juvenile & adult victims/offenders of domestic violence and sexual abuse, IOP, EAP, as well as clients with various mental health diagnosis & addictions. Together we will be using various treatment modalities depending on your presenting concerns, which could include, CBT, DBT, and Family Systems.