Therapists in Beltsville, MD

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "To create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage." Our practice has both art therapists and counselors (licensed in MD and DC), we understand the courage it takes to create a better life for yourself using comprehensive care. In addition, the integrated healing and creative processes provide a holistic approach to personal expression, growth and development. Whether your goals are managing depression, anxiety, and/or stress, enhancing your relationships, or creating a greater sense of stability and control in your life, we are confident we can provide you with the guidance and support you need.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. My approach to therapy is eclectic with a focus on developing a strong therapeutic relationship in which the client feels listened to and understood on a deep level with genuine interest and acceptance. I work with IFS informed framework, as well as relaxation and mindfulness practices of awareness and acceptance. I focus on a person's strengths and resiliency to help them achieve the changes they are looking for.

My professional career began in 1978, joining Harvard Clinical Faculty in Psychiatry. Throughout the years I’ve continued my training in emerging evidence-based treatments that has enabled me to provide an empathetic, eclectic approach to my work with Adult, Child, and Active Duty Clients & Families in outpatient, inpatient, school and Military settings.

"We are open 7 days a week and offer evening hours for your convenience.” We provide teletherapy to individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Together we can understand and process your life experiences. We will develop a therapeutic relationship with you to ensure that you feel safe and comfortable during therapy sessions. We can help you achieve what you want in therapy just by listening and offering our valuable feedback. We look forward to meeting you and appreciate you viewing our profile.

I am a licensed graduate professional counselor dedicated to working with clients to support discovering and reauthoring their personal stories when life feels scrambled and out of control. I view difficulties such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and communication issues as symptoms of a root cause. My approach centers on a trauma-informed lens while utilizing an eclectic approach drawing from an internal family systems model, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral interventions. I believe in not only supporting you with your presenting symptoms but also aiding you in embracing your whole self.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed, sad and confused? Parents do you have an adolescent who is overwhelmed at this time in their life? Looking for help with your struggles is a sign of strength. Take control of how you have experienced difficult challenges in life. I offer an interactive style, both compassionate and challenging, to get you the results you want. I have over 20 years of experience and a deep appreciation for an individual's capacity to change. You will be greeted in a warm therapeutic environment, that is nurturing, safe and free from judgement.

YOUR Healing Begins NOW! You Don't have to Suffer Alone. We are here to support you. We believe in the ideals of building mental & emotional well-belling through self-empowerment of the mind, body, & spirit providing a relatable approach with realistic insight. We utilize a compassionate & innovative care approach in a non-judgmental environment. We are dedicated and enjoy providing mental health treatment to those that come for support and resolve in dealing with life issues. We are focused on providing services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction & we will do all we can to meet your expectations.

Are you looking for a dedicated mental wellness therapist who is purposeful and culturally responsive while aiding you along your mental wellness journey? If so, I am here to help you discover a healthier you. I provide a judgment-free space and will partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. I take an eclectic theoretical approach to interventions such as Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I will remain dedicated to persevering on your behalf, in pursuit of personal growth and resilience.

Deciding to ask for professional help can be intimidating. In order for psychotherapy to work, it's important that you experience the process as safe, respectful and informed by experience and expertise. Taking a collaborative approach, I work with individuals in an eclectic style; that is, I integrate elements from several theoretical orientations to help people to tackle an array of issues including anxiety, depressed mood and relationship problems to name a few.

Do you ever feel stuck? Misunderstood? Have moments when you feel out of control, sad or hard to breathe? I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Maryland and Washington, D.C., specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, career fatigue, substance use disorders, and living with chronic health conditions and life-threatening illnesses. I thoroughly believe in the power of self-care and teaching strategies to manage life stressors and the impact on clients’ well-being and relationships.

Welcome! To remedy something means to set right or to cure. The beauty of being human is having the capacity to set things right within ourselves. To set something right is not always to suggest that something is wrong, but it does mean that to be human is to provide ourselves with much deserved grace and compassion. Life can be defeating at times, as we tirelessly work towards a version of ourselves that seems unattainable. If you have found yourself here, it is important for you to remember that who you currently are is also the person responsible for who you seek to become.

My goal as a therapist is to inspire hope and change by providing a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment to build a therapeutic relationship that allows for courageous “self-study”. With understanding self comes clarity, and relief, which in turn creates the opportunity to cultivate new healthy ways to think, feel, and react. By working collaboratively, you will uncover, understand, and overcome challenges including loneliness, guilt, shame, fear, grief, and self-doubt.

​Valerie welcomes you into a safe environment for self-expression and exploration, placing emphasis on growth and learning. She recognizes therapy it not a “one size fits all” process and therefore each client will be honored in their unique experience. Valerie will work to create a therapeutic alliance that is non-judgmental, open and honest. She will help support her clients in building their unique therapeutic tool kit to address their individual needs.