Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Brandon is a mental health therapist passionate about helping community members fulfill their mental wellness goals. Brandon’s clinical experiences are extensive & include work as a psychiatric technician helping youth survivors of sexual trauma, an event coordinator, vocational trainer, & life skills coordinator for the Latin American Youth Center, as well as social worker & program manager for a semi-independent living program in PG County, Maryland. He concentrated his education in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI), which he integrates in therapy.

Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.

I value a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, safety, understanding and deep recognition of your authentic self. I validate and nurture your unique self expression and creativity. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, and use my training in trauma informed therapy, IFS, psychodynamic and attachment perspectives to help transform your relationship with others, deepen your emotional life, and reconnect to internal parts of yourself. I utilize AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and attachment wounds. To undo aloneness. I emphasize self inquiry and the connection of body, mind. and spirit

If you are looking for relief from overwhelming anxiety or desire the ability to tame anxiety impacting your life, then you are in the right place! I am a therapist passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and related issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, transitional life stress, and interpersonal problems. Anxiety can be invasive and scary. With years of helping those troubled by anxiety, I have found trust, openness, and commitment to change to be the most prominent factors in successfully overcoming anxiety's challenges.

Curious about your complex challenges? Feeling cut off from your full capability? I’m interested in helping you uncover what you’re not able to see on your own. I’m highly trained as both a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst and I can help you live more freely. The collaborative process of therapeutic change is fascinating, containing and transforming. I’m fortunate and grateful to help people learn and grow. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. I value uniqueness and diversity. Contact me to see if we could be a good fit.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adults and adolescents. Resistance is a completely normal part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to normalize this, and help you work toward acceptance. My experience has focused on addiction, mood disorders, trauma, gender/sexuality, sexual behaviors, and clients who have a difficult time making positive changes in their lives. Making long term, positive change in our lives is a learned skill set that many of us are not taught. It's not too late and every journey begins with one step. I'm here to be a guide on your journey.

*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Terry Johnson, LCPC, NCC, is a Nationally Board Certified Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Maryland & North Carolina. Terry earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina. Terry has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, couples, & families. He takes an integrative approach to therapy utilizing various clinical techniques & interventions to assist clients in obtaining their personal, professional, & emotional goals.

In person sessions are available at office location! Whether you are coming to therapy for additional support, trying to decrease presenting symptoms, want to work through life's daily challenges or a recent life transition, or process experienced trauma, I enjoy working with clients to meet their needs. My approach is genuine, direct, and warm with some humor to build connections and work with clients collaboratively.

Are you struggling with relationship issues or a life transition? Feeling anxious or depressed? I offer therapy in a safe, warm, non-judgemental environment. There are so many influences in this world that shape the way we think about ourselves and others. Sometimes our thinking has become so negative that it is hard to see our situation as hopeful or positive. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client. No matter what you are struggling with, I can help you make a fresh start and renew your thinking, and make positive changes!

Is it difficult to communicate with your partner? Do you feel like you are drifting apart from each other and don’t enjoy spending time together like you used to? Are you coping with emotional or physical trauma? I help individuals and couples who are facing challenges in their relationships, struggling with mood or anxiety issues, coping with trauma, or managing the symptoms and effects of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) so that they can lead happier and more satisfying lives. I also provide required psychological assessments for those seeking bariatric surgery procedures.

Strong Mynds Org Inc consists of social workers, psychologists and nurse practitioners who prioritize the service provided to patients, providing dignity and respect. Evidenced based psychotherapy is offered via the tele-health platform or at our office location. The mission of Strong Mynds includes prioritizing the emotional needs of patients, resulting in an overall reduction of symptoms while providing sustainable growth for those served.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or confused? Are changes or struggles within your family causing you stress? Do you need help navigating a new challenge in your life? Does your child or teen need some support and guidance? Life's journey can be difficult at times and we may need the support of someone to assist us in seeing things from another perspective and finding ways to move forward. I commend you for taking this first step to getting the support you need and deserve at this time in your life.

Hello! My name is Cleaster Snerling-Woodward, and I am glad you are here. As a professional counselor, I work with adults from all walks of life to help others find meaning and purpose. This starts with a thorough assessment phase that emphasizes understanding my clients' intersecting identities, symptoms, and goals. Because of the inherent diversity of human experience, I believe effective treatment begins with a thorough understanding of where each person is and what has led to this point in their life.

Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again, hoping for a different outcome? This is a pattern that can be changed, and as a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I can help you to make these changes. By understanding and working through how one's early experiences influence one’s current behaviors, lasting changes can be made. Concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues are among the areas I treat. I believe in the importance of developing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which we can explore your feelings.

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.

Thank you for visiting my profile page. I hope that you will allow me to help you improve your life. Since 1997, I have treated people with a wide variety of mental health conditions and life situations. That is by design. My broad clinical experience enables me to continually hone my professional skills and, therefore, better assist my patients.

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.

Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.

Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms.  I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.