Family Systems Therapists in 20854
What if life's stressors could feel a bit more manageable? What if we could set ambitious, yet realistic goals and accomplish them one-by-one? Despite all of the stressors facing us on a day-to-day basis, positive change is attainable. My approach to therapy is strength-based and involves a warm, collaborative process in which we assess barriers to success, set realistic goals, and monitor progress over time.
What if life's stressors could feel a bit more manageable? What if we could set ambitious, yet realistic goals and accomplish them one-by-one? Despite all of the stressors facing us on a day-to-day basis, positive change is attainable. My approach to therapy is strength-based and involves a warm, collaborative process in which we assess barriers to success, set realistic goals, and monitor progress over time.
Deborah Kleiner Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854
I also practice Internal Family Systems Therapy & EMDR.
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 also practice Internal Family Systems Therapy & EMDR.
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 utilize an integrative approach, blending cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused and family systems to help clients identify their own strengths and internal resources.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I utilize an integrative approach, blending cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused and family systems to help clients identify their own strengths and internal resources.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I help children, adolescents, young adults, parents & families, providing individual therapy, family therapy, & parent coaching. Each person and treatment is unique, but I integrate several techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent coaching, family systems, meditation, and hypnosis. Please contact me at 301-365-8105 or drpamluttig@gmail.com. If you prefer, we can have that initial contact over teletherapy. You can tell me about the issues, and I will describe how I would approach the therapy or refer you to someone else who can help.
I help children, adolescents, young adults, parents & families, providing individual therapy, family therapy, & parent coaching. Each person and treatment is unique, but I integrate several techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent coaching, family systems, meditation, and hypnosis. Please contact me at 301-365-8105 or drpamluttig@gmail.com. If you prefer, we can have that initial contact over teletherapy. You can tell me about the issues, and I will describe how I would approach the therapy or refer you to someone else who can help.
I have over 37 years of experience and am trained in a many techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Therapy; we will work together to find ways I can best be of help.
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, dysregulation or moodiness. 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.
I have over 37 years of experience and am trained in a many techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems Therapy; we will work together to find ways I can best be of help.
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, dysregulation or moodiness. 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.
My expertise includes treatment of mood disorders, including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders; the long term effects of trauma, including childhood neglect, physical and sexual abuse; family systems issues, including divorce, remarriage, blended families and parenting concerns.
Are you feeling off-center, frustrated, overwhelmed, stuck? Want support in balancing the challenges in your life? Does negativity or anger undermine healthy relationships within your family? Maybe you wish for more effective ways of communicating, or the means to improve your outlook and energy level. Are you experiencing divorce, or the loss of a loved one, and need assistance in moving through the grieving process? Are you in the throes of a major life transition or crisis? I will assist you in developing insight, understanding, and strategies to address your particular issues and help you move toward overall well-being.
My expertise includes treatment of mood disorders, including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders; the long term effects of trauma, including childhood neglect, physical and sexual abuse; family systems issues, including divorce, remarriage, blended families and parenting concerns.
Are you feeling off-center, frustrated, overwhelmed, stuck? Want support in balancing the challenges in your life? Does negativity or anger undermine healthy relationships within your family? Maybe you wish for more effective ways of communicating, or the means to improve your outlook and energy level. Are you experiencing divorce, or the loss of a loved one, and need assistance in moving through the grieving process? Are you in the throes of a major life transition or crisis? I will assist you in developing insight, understanding, and strategies to address your particular issues and help you move toward overall well-being.
Caryn Harris Bohac
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
I also incorporate aspects of DBT, family systems, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
My practice focuses on treating children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning, and low self-esteem. I help individuals and families identify concerns, understand maladaptive behavioral and relational patterns, and develop insight to make positive changes. I am passionate about empowering clients with the skills to improve self-esteem, manage stress, and navigate difficult life transitions. I help clients develop effective communication skills to improve self-advocacy and confidence. I want each client to recognize and own their personal strengths and challenges and work to develop new coping skills to lead a more fulfilling life.
I also incorporate aspects of DBT, family systems, solution-focused, and expressive therapies.
My practice focuses on treating children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning, and low self-esteem. I help individuals and families identify concerns, understand maladaptive behavioral and relational patterns, and develop insight to make positive changes. I am passionate about empowering clients with the skills to improve self-esteem, manage stress, and navigate difficult life transitions. I help clients develop effective communication skills to improve self-advocacy and confidence. I want each client to recognize and own their personal strengths and challenges and work to develop new coping skills to lead a more fulfilling life.
I use empirically validated interventions, including Client Centered therapy, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Growth Mindset, and Mindfulness.
Hello! I'm Dr. Shira Benhorin and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children (3+), adolescents, and families with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and social concerns, including behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, school challenges, social difficulties, and parent-child challenges. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as parent training sessions. I also specialize in working with children with Feeding Disorders/ARFID (extreme food selectivity, limited oral intake), and LGBTQ+ youth and families.
I use empirically validated interventions, including Client Centered therapy, Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Growth Mindset, and Mindfulness.
Hello! I'm Dr. Shira Benhorin and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children (3+), adolescents, and families with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and social concerns, including behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, school challenges, social difficulties, and parent-child challenges. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as parent training sessions. I also specialize in working with children with Feeding Disorders/ARFID (extreme food selectivity, limited oral intake), and LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Christina Meck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I empower Clients through psycho education, and utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness/grounding, CBT, family systems theory, and psycho dynamic methods.
I specialize in supporting adults managing anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and healing from relational trauma. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and the impacts of childhood trauma on their daily life, and relationships. The deeper work done by my clients includes themes of perfectionism, childhood attachment wounds, and generational trauma.
I empower Clients through psycho education, and utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness/grounding, CBT, family systems theory, and psycho dynamic methods.
I specialize in supporting adults managing anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and healing from relational trauma. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief and the impacts of childhood trauma on their daily life, and relationships. The deeper work done by my clients includes themes of perfectionism, childhood attachment wounds, and generational trauma.
Tia Conrad Psychotherapy, L.L.C.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step to make change in your life. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and belief that things can change just to land here. As a patient, your goals and treatment will be based on what you know best about yourself and what you want in your life. My role is to offer supportive guidance to get you to that place, without judgement or force. We will also develop an understanding of how your learned behaviors and emotional reactions to issues that may be causing discomfort for you are at the crux of your automatic thoughts and behaviors.
Welcome. Congratulations on taking this step to make change in your life. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and belief that things can change just to land here. As a patient, your goals and treatment will be based on what you know best about yourself and what you want in your life. My role is to offer supportive guidance to get you to that place, without judgement or force. We will also develop an understanding of how your learned behaviors and emotional reactions to issues that may be causing discomfort for you are at the crux of your automatic thoughts and behaviors.
Sarah Edmunds, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854
Every day is the same. You wake up anxious, go to work on autopilot, and come home exhausted. Rinse and repeat. There must be more to life than this, you think. But you don’t know how to break free from this cycle. You see friends and coworkers breezing through life. They all appear blissfully unencumbered by the constant anxiety and depression that plagues you. The only conclusion you can draw is that you must be the problem. You decide there’s something inherently wrong with you that makes living with joy and ease impossible. So you resign yourself to your struggles. But sometimes you still wonder if there’s another way to live.
Every day is the same. You wake up anxious, go to work on autopilot, and come home exhausted. Rinse and repeat. There must be more to life than this, you think. But you don’t know how to break free from this cycle. You see friends and coworkers breezing through life. They all appear blissfully unencumbered by the constant anxiety and depression that plagues you. The only conclusion you can draw is that you must be the problem. You decide there’s something inherently wrong with you that makes living with joy and ease impossible. So you resign yourself to your struggles. But sometimes you still wonder if there’s another way to live.
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Life can be a complex journey filled with challenges, and it is not uncommon to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you navigate through these difficulties and rediscover your authentic self. Whether you're grappling with anxiety/depression, undergoing significant life changes, or simply yearning to improve your relationships, my mission is to support you on your path to personal growth and feel "better".
Life can be a complex journey filled with challenges, and it is not uncommon to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you navigate through these difficulties and rediscover your authentic self. Whether you're grappling with anxiety/depression, undergoing significant life changes, or simply yearning to improve your relationships, my mission is to support you on your path to personal growth and feel "better".
Amy is a clinical social worker who has over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse counseling. She received her Bachelor’s degree from American University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Amy has worked in various clinical settings, such as the Frederick Detention Center, Frederick County Public Schools, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. She works with individuals and families whose members are struggling with the disease of addiction. She provides interventions, when necessary. She provides counseling to children, adolescents and adults deali
Amy is a clinical social worker who has over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse counseling. She received her Bachelor’s degree from American University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Amy has worked in various clinical settings, such as the Frederick Detention Center, Frederick County Public Schools, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers. She works with individuals and families whose members are struggling with the disease of addiction. She provides interventions, when necessary. She provides counseling to children, adolescents and adults deali
Sarah Campbell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
Do you feel out of balance or stuck in your life? Do worries and self-doubt bring you down? Do you feel like you are not your best self anymore? I am here to meet you wherever you are in your journey, to provide support in a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, & to remind you of your inner strength. Through a mixture of therapy approaches including but not limited to: CBT; Client-Centered; Trauma-informed and DBT, I believe that I can help you to discover traumas & limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and move you to a place of self-acceptance, healing, action, and empowerment.
Do you feel out of balance or stuck in your life? Do worries and self-doubt bring you down? Do you feel like you are not your best self anymore? I am here to meet you wherever you are in your journey, to provide support in a safe, non-judgmental space for healing, & to remind you of your inner strength. Through a mixture of therapy approaches including but not limited to: CBT; Client-Centered; Trauma-informed and DBT, I believe that I can help you to discover traumas & limiting beliefs that are holding you back, and move you to a place of self-acceptance, healing, action, and empowerment.
Life can be tough sometimes, and it's easy to feel like you're on your own, trying to deal with all the stress and challenges that come your way. You don't have to go through it alone. I'm here to help you find the tools to build your resilience and face whatever comes your way. Whether it's dealing with traumatic experiences or just managing day-to-day stress, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can heal and grow. When we work together, I take a holistic, trauma-sensitive approach that includes mind, body, and brain to help you achieve your therapy goals and become your most resilient self.
Life can be tough sometimes, and it's easy to feel like you're on your own, trying to deal with all the stress and challenges that come your way. You don't have to go through it alone. I'm here to help you find the tools to build your resilience and face whatever comes your way. Whether it's dealing with traumatic experiences or just managing day-to-day stress, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can heal and grow. When we work together, I take a holistic, trauma-sensitive approach that includes mind, body, and brain to help you achieve your therapy goals and become your most resilient self.
Katy Tarella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20854 (Online Only)
If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, hopeless or stuck, it is my passion and interest to help my clients work through this. Often we find ourselves going through the motions of our day but feeling like things will never change; this is no way to live. When we work together in your therapy, we will identify what behaviors and stuck ways of thinking are getting in your way, and identify your goals, your values and your "why" for prioritizing yourself and getting the help you deserve.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, hopeless or stuck, it is my passion and interest to help my clients work through this. Often we find ourselves going through the motions of our day but feeling like things will never change; this is no way to live. When we work together in your therapy, we will identify what behaviors and stuck ways of thinking are getting in your way, and identify your goals, your values and your "why" for prioritizing yourself and getting the help you deserve.
I provide psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens experiencing anxiety (separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
I provide psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens experiencing anxiety (separation, social, excessive worry, panic, and phobias), depression and/or ADHD. In addition, I specialize in anxiety, stress & depression that is specifically tied to (1) health/medical problems (e.g., type 1 diabetes, picky eating/ARFID, food allergy, chronic pain, GI, sleep, etc) and/or (2) identity concerns (race/ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, religion). Lastly, I have a specialization in preschool mental health through providing Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for anxiety and temper tantrums/moodiness in young children.
Making the decision to help a child or teen who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make. I see each child/teen as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly and other times it is necessary to work really hard to find the right piece to complete the puzzle. I use a variety of techniques - play therapy, sand therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that a child is part of a larger system, including parents, siblings, and schools. I strive to work with all aspects of a child's world.
Making the decision to help a child or teen who is struggling academically, behaviorally, socially and/or emotionally may be the most important decision you make. I see each child/teen as a puzzle. Sometimes the pieces fit together perfectly and other times it is necessary to work really hard to find the right piece to complete the puzzle. I use a variety of techniques - play therapy, sand therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe that a child is part of a larger system, including parents, siblings, and schools. I strive to work with all aspects of a child's world.
I have over 15 years of experience in a clinical setting, and my experience covers a vast cross-section of disciplines specializing in alleviating social and emotional problems. As a mental health therapist, I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, family conflict, anger management, adjustment challenges, grief/loss issues, and the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. I believe we all have the propensity for change, and I often consider myself a "change agent. “I enjoy working with people and observing improved insights and growth through our therapeutic relationship and collaboration.
I have over 15 years of experience in a clinical setting, and my experience covers a vast cross-section of disciplines specializing in alleviating social and emotional problems. As a mental health therapist, I specialize in depression, anxiety, women's issues, family conflict, anger management, adjustment challenges, grief/loss issues, and the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. I believe we all have the propensity for change, and I often consider myself a "change agent. “I enjoy working with people and observing improved insights and growth through our therapeutic relationship and collaboration.
I provide support and guidance to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them learn healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. We live in a complex and stressful world and are not always equipped with practical strategies to handle the challenges of everyday life or its more unusual challenges. My goal is to help individuals and families develop more satisfying lives. I treat clients with a broad range of psychological concerns. I use a practical and comprehensive approach, addressing each individual's issues within the context of the family, school, and community.
I provide support and guidance to children, adolescents, and families in order to help them learn healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. We live in a complex and stressful world and are not always equipped with practical strategies to handle the challenges of everyday life or its more unusual challenges. My goal is to help individuals and families develop more satisfying lives. I treat clients with a broad range of psychological concerns. I use a practical and comprehensive approach, addressing each individual's issues within the context of the family, school, and community.
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Family Systems Therapists
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.