Therapists in Bethesda, MD
Lisa Luse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
4 Endorsed
4 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Bethesda, MD and have provided psychotherapy to individuals and families since 2009. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practicing new ways of being.
Nicole Fayard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a board approved supervisor in the state of Maryland as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the NC, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. I have a post master's in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I am committed to providing quality services to adolescents, adults, and families. I have 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples for treatment of mental health challenges in inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization program settings.
Waitlist for new clients
Caryn Malkus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
As Ted Lasso says, "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad". Are you experiencing sadness, frustration, loneliness, and worry? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you caught in a negative self talk spiral? It's time to get some relief from these difficult issues and feelings. Sharing with me, I will undo your aloneness and help you gain the support and guidance you need. Whether you are an individual or couple, I can help you create new, healthy ways of interacting with your self and others so you get what you want out of life, emerging confident and connected!
Not accepting new clients
Debra A Neumann
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I help individuals with relationship problems, depression, loss and grief, trauma, anxiety, and the emotional disruptions of difficult life transitions. I also help with blocks to the creative process, such as writer's block and stage fright. I provide a safe and caring environment in which we work together to explore and understand your current distress and find a path to greater ease and fulfillment in life. My approach is insight-oriented, collaborative and problem solving, depending on your particular situation and needs. I work with individuals and couples. I prepare forensic psychological evaluations related to trauma.
David S. Rose
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
I like to work with people who find that their usual ways of dealing with problems in their lives are not working as they have before. These problems can involve relationships of all kinds, effectiveness and satisfaction at work, and the changes and stumbling blocks that inevitably come in the course of life.
I take an active role in the work; I am not a silent listener. I also want, hope, and expect that YOU will also take an active role in our work and in putting what we learn to use in your life.
Women's Wellness and Counseling Center (WWCC)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT200, RN
Verified
Verified
Maximizing wellness and functionality is our approach at WWCC. Life happens - chronic illness and pain, infertility, divorce, etc. Our goal is to help you adjust to your new 'normal' and to restore your mental health to a place where you can cope and function effectively regardless of circumstances. Our yoga instructors and therapists have a wide range of experience some with nursing backgrounds that help clients understand underlying medical issues that may be their impacting chronic pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other issues.
Patricia Barros
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Clients come to me mostly in times of life transition, both as individual and as a partner/family member. Together, we might work on family relationship problems, grief, trauma, connections to cultural values. I am a collaborative therapist, working from a strengths-based approach. My goal is to collaboratively facilitate this journey with you through the creation of a safe space. I've taught and provided clinical supervision at University level.
Caroline Iciek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Are you avoiding making changes in your life because of fear of the unknown? In my practice I will help you gain insight into behavioral and cognitive patterns to help you challenge self-destructive patterns and work towards your ideal self.
Marli Abramowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“We don’t have to do it all alone, we were never meant to.”-Brene Brown. Therapy provides clients with a safe space to process one’s life challenges, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and accomplish goals. My role as a therapist is to provide clients with a warm, comforting, and non-judgmental environment; a space that feels safe to share one’s story. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, not making changes for you, but rather supporting you in coping with life’s stressors.
Not accepting new clients
Alexandra D. Swe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I am not accepting new clients at this time. As a clinical social worker, it is my passion to help adolescents and young adults navigate through life's toughest moments while focusing on their strengths and successes. My years of experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, chronic mental illness, and every day challenges allow me to address a wide range of social and emotional difficulties.
Stephanie Prigal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting the client and family where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, socialization and attention deficit disorder. When working with adolescents or adults, I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
Jordana B Ravick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
We all face stressors in life that can become overwhelming. Feeling stuck with our own negative thoughts or anxiety about new changes; repeatedly engaging in the same fights with our partner or spouse; worrying that we cannot support our children in the way we want - these are all universal experiences. Everyone faces obstacles, but not everyone has to remain feeling helpless, hopeless, or stagnant. It is at these times when it makes the most sense to reach out for support and when therapy can be most effective.
Joe James
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I've been helping individuals and couples find new ways since 1995 and have been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and NPR. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.
Amanda Rahimi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you mourning a significant loss in your life: A loved one, relationship, experience? Or, maybe your eating patterns are leading you to feel like you are losing yourself and you want to make some changes? I specialize in treating grief/loss issues and overeating concerns. No matter what form it takes, loss can be incredibly upsetting, challenging, confusing, and disorienting. As your therapist, my goal is to support and guide you as you make meaning, cope, heal, and grow.
Patrick DiSalvo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MST
Verified
Verified
Do you feel like you have run into a bit of a wall trying to navigate challenges in your life? Are you wondering how to improve your mood or lessen your anxiety when talk therapy hasn't always worked for you? I am here to work with you in exploring, accepting and traversing such obstacles. I specialize in working with pre-teens, adolescents, and young adults, and have done so for over 14 years as a teacher (MST) and mental health practitioner (MSW) in Harlem, NY and Washington, DC. This experience has given me a tremendous amount of insight into the challenges that young people face in today's world and today's academic settings.
Ellen M Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Breathe . . . . Life is so stressful. So many meetings, demands, interruptions, and lack of motivation make you irritable, edgy and exhausted. Your patience is long gone. You worry about your health and everyone's mental health. Spinning thoughts about finances, family, loss of connection, and even the price of gas, immobilize you. Mask or no mask? So many changes and new challenges every day. Do you want to feel confident, in control, and secure again. You don’t have to feel alone, lost, stressed, or overwhelmed. We can meet by Video as soon as next week. I have openings right now!
Not accepting new clients
Patricia T Spangler
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with memories of a traumatic event, anxiety, low mood, irritability, hyper-alertness, sleeplessness, or bad dreams? After a trauma, some people have trouble re-engaging with their lives and their loved ones. When the world just doesn't seem to make sense any more, it can be hard to reach out. Recovering from trauma can be challenging, but there are therapeutic techniques that can help. Finding the right approach and the right therapist are essential to alleviating traumatic stress symptoms and to helping you reconnect with family, friends, work, and life.
Katie O'Mailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You feel like you’ve lost control of your own life. You’re feeling stuck reliving the past and fearing the future. You tell yourself you should “just get over it,” wondering if you’re overreacting. As much as you try to “move on,” the past has a frustrating way of popping back up. You work HARD to reclaim control of your life, yet you’re getting tired of pretending everything is “fine.” Because on the inside, it feels like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, feeling overwhelmed, strangely numb, and everything in between. You’ve lost touch with your own innate worthiness and power. And you just want your life back.
Waitlist for new clients
Helen Freiling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A unique perspective of persons as inherently dignified, supported by philosophic and scientific education and study, informs my holistic view of the person sitting in front of me during the process of psychotherapy. With mindful attentiveness and by gently confronting obstacles and threats to emotional health and relational satisfaction in a collaborative manner, the patients I work with are able to experience an increase in personal resilience simultaneous to undergoing the process of cathartic healing. My use of techniques drawn from an array of professional proclivities creates a safe relationship that nourishes innate strengths
Susan Richman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.
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What type of Bethesda mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Bethesda?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Understanding cost and insurance coverage is an important concern for many people. With some basic research and conversations with prospective therapists, you should be able to have a good understanding of the best way to afford therapy.