Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
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Sequence Counseling & Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.
How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.
Deepa Shukla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.