Bisexual Therapists in Bethesda, MD

How do you know if your sexual behavior is out of control? It's a subjective question that many men unfortunately wait until relationship, occupational or medical consequences accumulate before considering. I believe the most important person to evaluate concerns with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. I start with two basic questions: "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" Since 2001, I have provided a safe, informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations with heterosexual, gay and bisexual men.

Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual , Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia.

Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual , Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia.

Invalidating experiences can teach us not to trust ourselves, which may result in feeling small, hopeless, and less than. I’m here to facilitate opportunities for you to access your inner wisdom and tap into your potential to grow and thrive. I use an interactive and engaging therapeutic process that moves beyond conventional talk therapy. Our work together is practical and collaborative: We build a safe and trusting environment so you can connect to your emotions from a place of confidence and clarity resulting in more fulfillment, ease of living, and healthy connection with yourself and others.

Harmony Holistic is an integrative wellness center which provides individuals, couples, and families with an environment focused on holistic health, community, and healing. Our mission is to create a healing environment that considers all aspects of a person’s well being. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming of all individuals regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We try to live up to the promise that each person has within them something great.

Have you experienced a life-changing loss and are unsure how to let go of the pain? I can help you accept what has occurred and find healthy coping strategies to move forward without suffering. Are you struggling with low self-esteem or feeling you must be perfect all the time due to fear of being judged or rejected? I can help you. Please call and schedule your virtual video session. You do not have to go through this challenging time alone. I can teach you how to work through the pain, fear, and increase the courage you need to learn from Grief, Anxiety, and Depression.

As you’re looking for a therapist, it’s important to find someone you feel comfortable opening up to, and maybe even sharing aspects of your life that are hard to discuss. My clients often go there with me quickly; they can tell that I will be warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and honor their trust. My approach to therapy is multicultural, LGBTQ+ affirming, sex/kink positive, and I have a background working with first gen people. Clients who want to better understand and express their emotions have found therapy with me helpful for learning communication and skills they weren’t taught growing up.

With 50 years experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic results-oriented therapeutic partner, . My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold regular zooms on Mindfulness, Centering & Relationship workshops w/ guided imagery & music. Serving MD, D.C. & VA, anywhere online. My associates accept most insurance plans. My podcasts are also available at patwebbink.bandcamp.com

At DBT Maryland, we believe that in order to grow and make changes in their lives, people need validation, support and practical skills. We strive to provide empathic, accepting and productive therapeutic relationships so you can feel safe while moving toward your goals. Each person's situation is unique and our therapy approach will be designed to meet your individual needs. Many of our clients suffer from problems of emotional dysregulation (borderline personality, PTSD, depression, anxiety & bipolar) most effectively addressed by a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program.

Are you feeling worried all the time, unmotivated, or struggling with an intimate relationship? You are definitely not alone. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space for working collaboratively with you to learn new ways of overcoming life’s challenges. Focusing on building connections and improving communication with the people we love the most can improve your quality of life.

My core belief in therapeutic practice is that everyone has inherent value and strength, that with the right support, can be harnessed to create positive changes and meaningful growth. Offering a safe place where self-exploration, processing, and healing can be done, I will help you to build insight, resilience through healthy coping skills, and empowerment in reaching your therapeutic goals. Whether it is improving communication, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, or having a consistent and dependable ally in your mental health, I will support you each step of the way.

Samuel Cooper (he/him/they) is a Licensed Master Social Worker, meditation teacher, and yogi. He practices from a trauma-sensitive foundation of pancultural spirituality and eclectic theory, and believes that therapy must be creative, fluid, and collaborative in order to meet the unique and changing needs of each client. No matter how big or small the issues we face, no matter how deep or wide the questions we ask, he believes that each of us contains the power to move towards insight, growth, authenticity, and healing. Sam’s work is ultimately dedicated to the flourishing of all beings.

Are you a young adult/POC who has a history of trauma and you're ready to start your healing journey? Are you finding it hard to navigate life transitions or relationships? Are you struggling with depression? Are you having difficulty managing your anxiety? Our goal is to provide a life-changing experience that will help you cope, heal and promote individual changes which leads to growth and development. If you are ready to improve your behaviors, your relationships, heal from past trauma or reach your highest potential, we can help. If you're interested in learning more, visit our website to schedule a FREE consultation appointment

I specialize in working with adults interested in therapy beyond just talk therapy. The people I work with are motivated to understand and heal themselves in new ways. Oftentimes, they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we will explore sources of trauma and healing with curiosity.

Holding space for millennial women to let go of perfectionism, stop people-pleasing, and heal from the past. You feel stuck reliving the past and un-loveable despite "knowing" that you are enough. You've done therapy before but found yourself feeling worse. Does this sound familiar? It's not all in your head. Trauma impacts our perspective and causes us to the see the present through the eyes of the past. This can impact everything from our relationships with friends, to sleep and our performance at work. However, healing is possible if we know how to go about healing it.

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a trauma survivor, and someone with a chronic pain disorder; I approach the work that I do from a place of empathy and personal understanding. I have an intense passion for understanding personal identity and the way race, culture, class, and sexuality come together to form what we believe about ourselves and what we feel we can accomplish in our lives. Anxiety and trauma can live in our bodies - together we will create a relationship that fosters dynamic and lasting growth, tapping into undiscovered reserves of resiliency that will help navigate the past and prepare for a more hopeful future.