Lesbian Therapists in Potomac, MD

I help individual adults with a wide range of emotional problems and decisions, with a special focus on the LGBT community. My goal is to enable people to resolve their issues with lasting results and to live more satisfying, healthier lives. Over the past 28 years, people have turned to me for help with depression, anxiety, loneliness, grief, low self-esteem, work stress, parenting, and relationship problems. I have also worked with people experiencing trauma and substance abuse.

I see you. If you've made it here, you are searching for something and I am passionate about joining you at the core of the pain, in the middle of the mess, and within the distress. I aim to be a witness and to co-create a space where we can tap into your capacity to resist, rejoice, rest, and recharge.

I love to work with clients in the process of working through identity struggles, and dynamics at play that impact a person's ability to be authentic. I'm particularly interested in working with young adults, and those in and around the LGBTQIA+ community. I work to provide an affirming, supportive space for healing and growth for all clients regardless of their age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious background and practices (or lack thereof), or any other factor.

When we look at the discrimination and racism occurring today, it is hard to imagine the psychological and emotional toll experienced by individuals who are a part of these minority groups. Intentional Simplicity LLC creates positive change to provide BIPOC, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA individuals a sustainable approach to their psychological stressors. From 1 on 1 virtual therapy sessions, workplace/employee wellness programs, and a great list of FREE resources, Intentional Simplicity is ready to help you take the first step into cultivating a sustainable, creative, and fulfilling approach to healing.

I am now accepting new clients! Everyone has their own challenges in life. Whether you are going through stressful life transitions, would like to work on communication, or managing symptoms related to anxiety and depression; you don't have to do it alone. Together, we will work to get through these hard times and accomplish your goals.

Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD) and the Owner of Prismatic Therapy. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount Universtiy in Arlington, Virginia. Megan has experience in working with clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, personality disorders, post traumatic stress and more. She has worked in residential treatment for dual diagnosis, intensive outpatient and private practice.

I work with adults and adolescents treating anxiety, OCD, trauma, and depression. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Integrative Mental Health and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I utilize my experience working with adults, college and high school transitions concerns, social media impacts, life transitions, management of stress and many more. I treat based on my experience and willingness to meet all my clients where they are in their journey.

I am experienced working on relationship conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, cross-cultural stress and life transitions. I combine my psychodynamic background with other therapeutic approaches in a culturally sensitive framework that allows me to tailor each treatment according to the individual needs. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish. We are going to work together in a strong, safe and warm therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to talk about anything that concerns you. Because I am a seasoned therapist, I am not scared to explore any topic. I get to the point.

Fears, anxiety, and depression can be debilitating. I have the ability to listen warmly and compassionately to what you're saying even if you are feeling jumbled or confused. I create a safe space for you to be able to vent. Often having a person listen with understanding of what you might be experiencing can ease your discomfort. I can offer gentle guidance if you are at a crossroad, a turning point or are feeling challenged by others in your life. Relationships are the most important things in our lives, yet often, the most difficult. Better communication skills can help.

Are you yearning to feel calm and alive in your body and present in your relationships? Do you long to be supported in prioritizing your wellbeing and fulfillment? Are you looking for a deeply nurturing and affirming space to hold your experiences, needs and desires? With 25 years of experience in integrative health, trained in a variety of holistic modalities, I have developed a wide array of skills to help you do just that. I am delighted to offer my deep expertise and unwavering support to make your transformation easy and joyful.

I counsel professionals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues that are impacting them at work and in their personal relationships. I embrace a strengths-based approach of therapy that emphasizes collaboration with a client to identify and utilize the strengths they already have to achieve the goals that are important to them. I also understand the value in meeting clients where they are now before we can start working on their therapeutic goals.

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 concerns (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 have been helping people for 30+ years. It is my delight to see my patients grow and experience ways of feeling they never imagined. I create a safe environment in which you feel you can tell me any problem and be listened to with compassion and without shame. I have successfuly treated people who suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and work related problems with very high success rates. I am very devoted to the people I see and will help you make your life better by finding new ways of reacting to situations and people that are problematic.

New Hope Counseling Group, LLC, is a group of diverse licensed therapists who take great pride in providing a safe and comfortable space to explore a range of challenges with each client we work with. We strive to empower our clients to navigate life's challenges through individualized, collaborative, trauma-informed treatment modalities. We seek to match you with the best fit therapist based on your presenting needs or personal goals.

Deciding to seek help for issues in your life takes courage. It isn’t easy to decide who the right person is to trust and open up to about your life or even to believe that doing so will result in improvements. I work with my clients collaboratively. Together we discuss how you are feeling, what is going on in your life, and how you would like to move forward. No matter what you are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, general stress, or something else, our discussions will be geared towards helping you understand what you want and developing skills to be resilient and thrive in your life ahead.

I love to partner with folx who are struggling with symptoms of trauma. We will begin by assessing how the trauma is impacting your daily life and then introducing coping strategies to decrease the symptoms.

I believe that long-lasting and meaningful change is most likely to occur in the context of validation and acceptance. I approach my clients with openness, compassion, and curiosity. Such a stance ensures that any treatment plan we develop is comprehensive, culturally-sensitive, personalized, and effectively considers the unique experiences and situations that contribute to the challenges you face. Moreover, although it is important that you experience relief from your symptoms, it is even more important that this relief is in service of helping you build the meaningful life you want to live.

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.

Sometimes the reasons people seek therapy are hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.