Therapists in Garrett Park, MD
Courtenay Jones Culp
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Garrett Park, MD 20896
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Please check my website at www.counselingandcoaching.com
Cara Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Garrett Park, MD 20896 (Online Only)
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Vicki B. Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garrett Park, MD 20896
Deciding to see a therapist can be a difficult decision, whether it is for yourself, or your teen/child. In my practice, I use a supportive, non-judgmental, cognitive behavioral approach. My work will be practical and oriented towards results. It will ultimately increase your self-confidence. I have had great success working with people of all ages on their various fears using CBT.
Deciding to see a therapist can be a difficult decision, whether it is for yourself, or your teen/child. In my practice, I use a supportive, non-judgmental, cognitive behavioral approach. My work will be practical and oriented towards results. It will ultimately increase your self-confidence. I have had great success working with people of all ages on their various fears using CBT.
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Catherine Ladson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Are you a first or second-generation immigrant woman feeling torn between the expectations of your family and the yearnings of your own heart? Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of cultural obligations while striving to pursue your own dreams? You're not alone, and I want you to know that there is a safe space where your voice can be heard and your journey embraced. As a licensed therapist and a second-generation immigrant woman, I intimately understand the unique struggles you face, including cultural identity conflicts, and acculturation stress. It's possible to find clarity and empowerment amidst the complexity.
Are you a first or second-generation immigrant woman feeling torn between the expectations of your family and the yearnings of your own heart? Do you find yourself grappling with the weight of cultural obligations while striving to pursue your own dreams? You're not alone, and I want you to know that there is a safe space where your voice can be heard and your journey embraced. As a licensed therapist and a second-generation immigrant woman, I intimately understand the unique struggles you face, including cultural identity conflicts, and acculturation stress. It's possible to find clarity and empowerment amidst the complexity.
Jody Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I bridge the neuroscience of bonding, attachment, stress and trauma healing with traditional wisdom and care practices which are personalized and aimed to restore your mind, body, heart and spirit.
By arriving to this page you are taking a courageous step toward healing. I want you to know that life can and will get easier. You probably need a bit of support with managing life as a mom. We all do! I specialize in supporting your mental health and wellness throughout preconception, fertility challenges, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. You do not need to suffer alone with grief, anxiety or depression.
I bridge the neuroscience of bonding, attachment, stress and trauma healing with traditional wisdom and care practices which are personalized and aimed to restore your mind, body, heart and spirit.
By arriving to this page you are taking a courageous step toward healing. I want you to know that life can and will get easier. You probably need a bit of support with managing life as a mom. We all do! I specialize in supporting your mental health and wellness throughout preconception, fertility challenges, loss, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. You do not need to suffer alone with grief, anxiety or depression.
Barbara Blitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
While I am very experienced with a multitude of issues, I have had special focus on reducing anxiety and stress and have written a book on using mind body stress reduction.
Are you in your fifties, sixties or beyond looking for someone with life experience and clinical experience who can really understand and support you as you adjust to changes and challenges? Are you looking to revision your life at this time in order to live it most fully? Perhaps you are experiencing changes having to do with becoming an empty nester or looking ahead to retirement. Perhaps you are searching for ways to revitalize your career or your relationships as your circumstances change.
While I am very experienced with a multitude of issues, I have had special focus on reducing anxiety and stress and have written a book on using mind body stress reduction.
Are you in your fifties, sixties or beyond looking for someone with life experience and clinical experience who can really understand and support you as you adjust to changes and challenges? Are you looking to revision your life at this time in order to live it most fully? Perhaps you are experiencing changes having to do with becoming an empty nester or looking ahead to retirement. Perhaps you are searching for ways to revitalize your career or your relationships as your circumstances change.
Halimah Adarra Hargett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Online Only)
Paul Coelho says, “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” I support clients on the journey back to themselves. We often put pressure on ourselves to “be” a certain way - so much that life can feel like acting instead of living. This acting can feel draining and lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy is a space where you can take off the facade and reconnect with your genuine, whole self - finding freedom and renewed vitality. I invite you to begin your journey.
Paul Coelho says, “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” I support clients on the journey back to themselves. We often put pressure on ourselves to “be” a certain way - so much that life can feel like acting instead of living. This acting can feel draining and lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy is a space where you can take off the facade and reconnect with your genuine, whole self - finding freedom and renewed vitality. I invite you to begin your journey.
Devon Ciampa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Life is unexpected and, at any moment, we can be derailed from our path and forced to face unbelievable challenges. The stress and frustration that can accompany a traumatic situation can be overwhelming, terrifying, and exhausting. I offer a safe space filled with compassion, empathy and encouragement where I work with clients on coping strategies, self-care and reducing anxiety and depression. I focus on a strengths-based approach, helping clients examine both their inner and outer resources and supports in the face of adversity and trauma, emphasizing a client’s own resilience, bravery and power.
Life is unexpected and, at any moment, we can be derailed from our path and forced to face unbelievable challenges. The stress and frustration that can accompany a traumatic situation can be overwhelming, terrifying, and exhausting. I offer a safe space filled with compassion, empathy and encouragement where I work with clients on coping strategies, self-care and reducing anxiety and depression. I focus on a strengths-based approach, helping clients examine both their inner and outer resources and supports in the face of adversity and trauma, emphasizing a client’s own resilience, bravery and power.
Danelle Buchman
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
I love working with girls and women along the full spectrum of reproductive life, from adolescence through older adulthood and menopause. I offer pregnancy and postpartum support, including for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), NICU parenting, birth trauma, the transition to motherhood, parenting stress, and balancing personal and professional life post-baby.
I love working with girls and women along the full spectrum of reproductive life, from adolescence through older adulthood and menopause. I offer pregnancy and postpartum support, including for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), NICU parenting, birth trauma, the transition to motherhood, parenting stress, and balancing personal and professional life post-baby.
Amanda Skowron Romano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Dr. Skowron Romano specializes in using mindfulness to manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, sleep concerns, adjustments to medical issues, and working with new mothers adjusting to new demands. Dr. Skowron Romano is committed to using science and evidence-based practice to inform her work with clients. She particularly enjoys using mindfulness-based approaches including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance-based approaches.
Dr. Skowron Romano specializes in using mindfulness to manage stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, sleep concerns, adjustments to medical issues, and working with new mothers adjusting to new demands. Dr. Skowron Romano is committed to using science and evidence-based practice to inform her work with clients. She particularly enjoys using mindfulness-based approaches including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance-based approaches.
Alice(Xiaoran) Zhao
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling stressed or just unhappy in your relationship? Because you don't feel the kindness or friendliness you both had before? You might come up with arguments and yelling before starting a topic that you know is a serious problem in your relationship. Such as the affair, talking about starting a family, financial topics, and also love and intimacy. It can be very frustrating if you feel like you're not making progress in your relationship. But come work with me individually to get the stress out, or work together as a couple to see me. I can help you both identity the problem and great goals and the love map together
Have you been feeling stressed or just unhappy in your relationship? Because you don't feel the kindness or friendliness you both had before? You might come up with arguments and yelling before starting a topic that you know is a serious problem in your relationship. Such as the affair, talking about starting a family, financial topics, and also love and intimacy. It can be very frustrating if you feel like you're not making progress in your relationship. But come work with me individually to get the stress out, or work together as a couple to see me. I can help you both identity the problem and great goals and the love map together
Kerrian McKay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
I coach women and adolescent girls 16+ who struggle with people pleasing, fixer syndrome, and perfectionism to build emotional wellness skills to tackle unhealthy relationships that trigger anxiety and depression. I teach research based skills to help you overcome cycles of toxic relationships, family drama, codependency, rescue syndrome, self-doubt, and burn out. I understand the stress of feeling consumed by life and overbearing relationships. I can relate to life feeling too much, relationships feeling burdensome and overwhelmingly exhausting, wanting to leave everything, everyone behind and disappear. I'm here to support you.
I coach women and adolescent girls 16+ who struggle with people pleasing, fixer syndrome, and perfectionism to build emotional wellness skills to tackle unhealthy relationships that trigger anxiety and depression. I teach research based skills to help you overcome cycles of toxic relationships, family drama, codependency, rescue syndrome, self-doubt, and burn out. I understand the stress of feeling consumed by life and overbearing relationships. I can relate to life feeling too much, relationships feeling burdensome and overwhelmingly exhausting, wanting to leave everything, everyone behind and disappear. I'm here to support you.
Leslie Zirkin
Psychologist, PsyD, MT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We all have areas of our lives in which we thrive and areas that cause us stress and worry. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses and finding ways to maximize our potential are critical to developing a fuller, more satisfying life. I am an eclectic psychologist who uses multiple approaches as I work with my clients to uncover problematic behavior patterns in their lives. Once we understand what is causing the difficulties, we develop coping mechanisms and tools to incrementally work towards a more fulfilling life.
We all have areas of our lives in which we thrive and areas that cause us stress and worry. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses and finding ways to maximize our potential are critical to developing a fuller, more satisfying life. I am an eclectic psychologist who uses multiple approaches as I work with my clients to uncover problematic behavior patterns in their lives. Once we understand what is causing the difficulties, we develop coping mechanisms and tools to incrementally work towards a more fulfilling life.
Bianca Johnson
Counselor, NCC , LGPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
Loren Biggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Are you navigating a transition in your life, experiencing an unusual amount of stress, or finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers? You are wired for belonging and connection and want intimacy and authenticity in your relationships. When these needs are not being met, you feel detached, adrift, sad, and irritable. It is difficult, but this can be the perfect opportunity for creating a new, healthier "normal."
Are you navigating a transition in your life, experiencing an unusual amount of stress, or finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers? You are wired for belonging and connection and want intimacy and authenticity in your relationships. When these needs are not being met, you feel detached, adrift, sad, and irritable. It is difficult, but this can be the perfect opportunity for creating a new, healthier "normal."
Laina Santamaria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Have you found yourself struggling with depression, self-doubt, grief, emotional stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! We all face challenges in life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to feel supported and empowered in navigating life’s challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and get to know themselves more deeply.
Have you found yourself struggling with depression, self-doubt, grief, emotional stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, you've come to the right place! We all face challenges in life that may feel too heavy to manage on our own. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to feel supported and empowered in navigating life’s challenges and transitions. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds identify their strengths, explore opportunities for growth, and get to know themselves more deeply.
Perla Lay
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from childhood to early adulthood, in addition to couples and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm, stress, grief, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate life transitions, such as identity searching, career changes, and loss, and helping clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. I work to create a safe and supportive space where people can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I will help you to find your path forward.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from childhood to early adulthood, in addition to couples and families who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, self-harm, stress, grief, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate life transitions, such as identity searching, career changes, and loss, and helping clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. I work to create a safe and supportive space where people can explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I will help you to find your path forward.
Maurine K Kelly
Psychologist, PhD, FIPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
Shana Simkin Shwachman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
My practice focuses on treating adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, and family conflict. I provide a supportive environment where each client learns they do not have to navigate their challenges alone, while instilling confidence in them and their ability to face them head-on. I help individuals and families develop insight, understanding, and compassion for themselves and others. My goal is to equip my clients with skills to become more resilient and successful.
My practice focuses on treating adolescents, teens, and young adults experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, and family conflict. I provide a supportive environment where each client learns they do not have to navigate their challenges alone, while instilling confidence in them and their ability to face them head-on. I help individuals and families develop insight, understanding, and compassion for themselves and others. My goal is to equip my clients with skills to become more resilient and successful.
Nancy E Christian
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Ever have your mind go faster than your actions? Ever been told to "just stop stressing?' In this ever changing world, people with fast brains take the brunt of the stress while wearing a mask of togetherness.
Ms. Christian approaches counseling with a strength-base perspective, meeting clients where they are to help them get to where they want to be. She is an outside the box thinker when helping her clients understand that they are an integral part of reaching their goals towards healing. As a military spouse, she has experience about the stressors and culture of the military. She has taken this experience to further provide care to people in the LGBTQIA+ military community as well.
Ever have your mind go faster than your actions? Ever been told to "just stop stressing?' In this ever changing world, people with fast brains take the brunt of the stress while wearing a mask of togetherness.
Ms. Christian approaches counseling with a strength-base perspective, meeting clients where they are to help them get to where they want to be. She is an outside the box thinker when helping her clients understand that they are an integral part of reaching their goals towards healing. As a military spouse, she has experience about the stressors and culture of the military. She has taken this experience to further provide care to people in the LGBTQIA+ military community as well.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.