""Something we were withholding made us weak until we found out it was ourselves" (Robert Frost) Working closely together we'll help you become authentically, fully ALIVE by healing your past and current emotional wounds and breaking self- destructive habits/behaviors. We'll work relentlessly to liberate you from crippling anxiety, shame, detachment, loneliness and other destructive inhibitions creating your symptoms. Clients report a feeling of HOPE and MOMENTUM even after our first session! So, if you want to enjoy passionate relationships, become emotionally alive while experiencing internal peace and fulfill your unique potential, roll up your sleeves and let's get started!"

"Whatever brings you to therapy today, know that there is a solution and that in every issue there is a hidden treasure. Together we'll uncover that treasure for you. I've been helping clients heal for over 30 years and it's a deep honor and privilege. I create a safe haven for my clients-a place that honors and respects them; a place that allows them to heal and thrive. There is nothing like watching someone come into the fullness of their true selves so they can live the life they were meant to live."

"My practice consists of those who struggle with relationships, self defeating patterns and a wide range of transitional issues in life. I will collaborate with you to help reduce your symptoms, improve and expand your coping skills, increase your confidence and develop a greater capacity for self reflection. With over thirty-five years of experience, I bring wisdom, maturity, compassion and life experience which inform and deepen my work."

"I work with adults of any age, and have specialized training/experience with families and with children/adolescents, including play therapy for pre-school and young children. My clients find relief from painful symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety); address troublesome behavioral problems (e.g., anger management; school/work performance); improve family/ interpersonal relationships; and access greater creative and spiritual potential to fulfill life goals. I work with many clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence, abuse, or loss, and with adoptive and foster children/families. My clients often address issues of ethnic, cultural or sexual identity, and challenging life transitions."

"I am a holistic therapist committed to creating space for clients to connect with their authentic selves and heal from within. I hold a M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Vanderbilt University and am a licensed professional counselor, certified EMDR therapist, breathwork guide, and wellness coach. I am passionate about empowering others to create a life in which their souls shine brightest and focus on opportunities for healing from trauma and major life challenges including addiction/substance abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress and life transitions, interpersonal development, and self-actualization."

"Whether you're in a current crisis or are struggling with long standing problems I can help you. I have over 30 years experience working with individuals and couples in psycho-dynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with each individual, or couple in a supportive and non-judgmental environment that is also collaborative, challenging and compassionate. We may chose long term insight oriented psychotherapy, psychoanalysis or time limited psychotherapy but we always strive together to understand the problems, as well as recognize your unique strengths so that insight can lead to growth, change and a more satisfying life"

"I will be providing professional counseling services, integrating a holistic approach which emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I am a yoga, Ayurveda and mindfulness teacher for the last 18 years. I mainly work with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy. I also work with South Asian families and individuals with issues related to identity formation and assimilation. My clinical interest and work are oriented to work with clients and their families suffering from primary and secondary PTSD. I am starting my training with EMDR and received training from the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Center in Boston, MA. My work involves working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. My spirituality is a harmoniously blending of her eastern upbringing with the western contemplative perspectives. "

"I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling and expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal and professional transtions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in business and mental health gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives."

"I offer professional guidance and support to help you restore broken connections with yourself, discover new ways of being in the world and in relationship, create change, and cultivate growth and resiliency. I welcome you as you are. Whether you are feeling depleted, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, fearful, angry, lonely, confused, going through a life transition, or experiencing relationship issues, I am here to navigate the path of healing alongside you and overcome obstacles that prevent you from living a more fulfilling life. I also work with trauma, personality challenges, and immigration-related struggles/acculturation."

"As a seasoned licensed psychologist and certified hypnotherapist in Maryland, Dr. Stefanie Gilbert has counseled patients in private practice, at George Mason University Counseling Center, and at Howard University Counseling Center since 1998. She gives frequent talks about eating disorders and body image to elementary, middle, high school, and college students throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Dr. Gilbert was formerly a tenured professor in the Psychology Department and Women's Studies Program at Howard University. She also was president of the Washington Society for the Study of Eating Disorders and Obesity for six years."

"My goal as a therapist is to help you move toward feeling fully alive, present, and engaged in your life -- to help you live the kind of life you want. I will work with you to identify what is truly important to you, and develop new approaches to your pain, anxiety, and distress so that you can be more engaged with the present and more satisfied with your life."

"Emotional suffering, whether from depression, anxiety, grief or harm and betrayal by others, is often invisible. While you may urgently desire help, shame and fear of exposure may make it difficult to get the help you want. In over thirty years of psychotherapy practice, I have learned to help patients find ways to face their worst fears and feel safer. Even desired change can bring fear of losing yourself. I think honestly confronting loss and limitaion can lead to freer decisons about living your life."

"Are you preoccupied with sexual thoughts? Do you spend too much time on porn websites or chatrooms? Are you engaging in high-risk sex? Are you putting your loved ones at risk? Are you ready to stop the craziness? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, read on. I am specially trained to help you get into recovery from compulsive and out-of-control sexual behaviors, including compulsive porn watching, chronic masturbation, risky sex, intimacy issues and multiple affairs. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and a Certified Anger Management Specialist."

"Certain patterns in your life may create impasses in how you relate affecting how you think, feel and act. Learning to understand impasses, influenced by your past, in the present, and to change maladapted patterns through learning about these processes will lead to health. I tailor my recommendations to your unique individual needs."

"I have been joyfully practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area. I have a general practice and specialize in depression, bipolar disorder and addictions/recovery/co-dependency issues. I work with chronic illness and specialize in diabetes. My preferred modality is individual and couple's therapy. I enjoy my clients immensely and feel a great deal of satisfaction in helping people better their lives, alleviate depression and resolve painful relationship issues."

"Choosing the right therapist is critical to achieving real results. I strive to create a compassionate and safe space where you can realize your strengths and full potential. At the same time, I use an honest and direct approach to help you achieve your goals. I work with older children, teens, and adults and have extensive experience with high school and college students. My ultimate goal is for you to leave therapy feeling empowered, confident, and armed with the tools you need to create a life you love. I feel privileged in helping my clients on their journey to creating healthier relationships with themselves and others."

"I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice."

"Now in network for Tri-Care! Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy the most important thing is being curious about that next small step toward emotional health. A good therapeutic relationship involves the therapist and the client together making small but important discoveries regarding ones emotional needs. It is uncovering the potential and the strengths in ones character that leads to emotional fulfillment. Are you in search of a sure hand to help you along a path?"

"Years of research indicate the biggest predictor of success is the relationship developed between the therapist and client. My clients joke that I am not your traditional therapist who sits back and nods. I am interactive, warm and direct. It is my philosophy that you should leave every session feeling you have moved forward in accomplishing your personal goals."

"Sexuality and relationships are complex, and sex therapy is not just about sex. Great sex is more more about your relationship with yourself and others than it is about technique. In sex therapy, we identify and work through the emotional issues that contribute to sexual problems by using cognitive therapy to change problematic thoughts and attitudes and incorporate behavioral techniques to change physical symptoms and behavior. I use a sexual health model and work with straight, gay, and bisexual individuals, and couples of any lifestyle. Interventions include psychoeducation about sex, mindfulness exercises, and repairing relationship issues."