Couples Counseling Therapists in Bethesda, MD

Many of us keep our distress to ourselves, believing that seeking help is a sign of weakness or skeptical that we can trust a stranger. I offer a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space to explore your concerns. Together we can begin to understand and improve your outlook and mood, whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, dissatisfying relationship dynamics, parenting issues or stress.

What brought you to this site? Perhaps you are distressed about a relationship or something from the past. Maybe you feel stuck in certain ways of behaving. Or do you long to set aside time to gain clarity about your life, who you want to be in this journey? Sometimes we know exactly where we are going, how we want to get there, who is going with us. At other times we feel lost, in need of new maps or less baggage, or a better connection to our traveling companions.

Becoming a parent is HARD. The journey to parenthood is one in which many of us struggle with feelings related to loss of control. Expectations of this time period often differ from reality, which can exacerbate feelings of loneliness, grief, guilt, and frustration. The therapists at TogetherWell are here so you don’t have to manage the challenges alone. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are very treatable, and our team is dedicated to working with you to accomplish your goals so that you can feel better quickly and have the prenatal and postpartum experience you so deserve.

"All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned." This quote by Harry Levenson normalizes the feelings we all have when big changes occur, even good ones. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to examine recent life events and their impact on you and your relationships. The therapy relationship is of primary importance to me. Together, we can formulate some coping strategies to address your current difficulties. I seek to help you make connections between the past and the present so that you can create the future you want.

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!