Grief Therapists in Bethesda, MD

I believe every person has the ability to grow and transform. I believe that we can best do so when accompanied compassionately along our journeys. Through increasing self-awareness, cultivating our inner and external resources, and understanding the interconnected influences of mind and body in our daily lives, we can transform through painful times and arrive into greater and deeper capacity for relationships to ourselves and with others. I specialize in working with adults through trauma healing, grief and loss (including that of beloved animals), LGBTQIA+ identities and relationships, depression/anxiety, and life transitions.

Welcome to therapy! There may be some mixed feelings about getting started but note this as a great defining moment in your life, taking time to care for you, this took courage & determination! Mental health is a crucial part of our overall health and yet it is often neglected by default. I want to help more people prioritize their mental health promoting wellness and living a fulfilled life. I think of myself as a support in your journey helping you unlock your answers. I provide a warm nourishing therapy space for you to feel welcomed and cared for. I hope to be your support in your healing journey.

As a therapist with extensive training in trauma, grief & loss, I will work with you to identify what you want to change, focusing our attention on early attachment relationships and how these may continue to impact you. Working from an IFS-informed perspective, I believe we all have resilience and strength, and access to our inner selves. Therapy works best when we feel safe: my primary goal is to create a safe and compassionate space for you in our work. We will focus on ways to support you in making changes you desire, and creating a mindful and safe place for change to begin.

Are past traumas holding you back from living your life fully? Do you struggle with restrictive eating, binge eating, or purging? Are you feeling overwhelmed by medical illness or grief? I am an empathic licensed psychologist who can help you gain greater self-awareness and find solutions to grow and achieve your desired changes. I provide an interactive, warm, and supportive relationship so you can move forward and reach your goals. I have over 30 years’ experience counseling diverse people in a safe, non-judgmental environment and I strive to empower you with the essential tools to successfully cope with your particular situation.

In my practice, I provide individual therapy to adult survivors of trauma, grief and loss, including those navigating relationship loss, and general life adjustments. I stay curious with people who want to plant reparative seeds and explore what healing stories can grow from their hardships. I support those who want to re-author a life-story that centers new meaning-making, radical self-care, deliberate joy, and improved quality of life. While I specialize in the unique cultural experiences of Black women and women of color, my commitment to therapeutic care and wellness extends to all women, LGBTQ+ communities, and allies.

Do you need help with depression or anxiety? Are you struggling to recover from grief or loss? Have you experienced trauma? I would like the chance to listen to your story and help you build resilience and confidence. Instead of over-focusing on what's difficult in your life, we will work on developing your strengths and building on your best qualities. By finding and enhancing your inner resources you can better manage stress, depression, and the challenges that life presents. You can develop the positive-thinking skills that will help you manage better. We will develop your own step by step action plan to make change happen.

I'm a Washington, DC area (DC/MD/VA) therapist with 35 years' experience helping individuals, couples and families to navigate such issues as relationship difficulties (including around communication, intimacy and infidelity), parenting and co-parenting, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and trauma. I maintain a general practice of individual and couple therapy. A separate part of my practice is dedicating to working with individuals, couples and children going through separation and divorce. I'm also an author, trainer of mental health professionals, and podcaster. Learn more about me at at www.katescharff.com.

Hi, I'm Kirsten and I'm a licensed social worker in Maryland! I appreciate you seeking support for yourself, and honored you came across my page. In my time in the mental health field, I have worked in crisis prevention/intervention and have substantial experience in suicide prevention and suicide loss. Alongside this experience, I have had years in providing therapeutic support to anyone seeking services in an outpatient mental health clinic and substance use agency, no matter their diagnosis or their reason for seeking support. This includes work with children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.

Hi, my name is Sapna (she/her) and I am a trauma-informed therapist and licensed social worker in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. I was a special education elementary school teacher for 5 years before I switched careers, so I especially love working with children and adolescents with special learning needs (ADD/ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, & learning, developmental, or intellectual disabilities). I am also passionate about working with young adults, couples, and families dealing with grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Adoption is a profound and enduring journey that encompasses a range of developmental challenges and milestones. It is not merely a singular event but an ongoing process of personal growth. I have a personal connection to adoption and specialize in offering customized therapy for children and teenagers grappling with issues like anxiety, ADHD, grief, transitions, and behavioral difficulties.

Do you worry that you are not a good enough parent, partner or friend? Do you have trouble getting to sleep when you are overloaded with thoughts about mistakes you've made? Do you wake up most mornings feeling depressed or anxious? Are your moods swinging- you have a short fuse- or are you shutting down? If yes, you could be suffering from depression & anxiety. The cause could be chemical-due to a family history or it could be situational-due to a loss or traumatic event. Traumatic events include becoming a caregiver to a family member with mental illness.

A clinical psychotherapist for over 30 years, I work extensively with individuals, couples, and families treating depression, anxiety, grief, and other emotional stressors. I have broad experience working with familial issues (e.g., balancing relationships, family, career, etc.) and specialize in couples and women facing critical decisions in their lives. This includes natural life transitions such as marriage, pregnancy, and menopause. Many of my clients come from or work in multicultural environments, and I help them to address many of the challenges that arise from living in another culture. [I am bilingual (Spanish/English)]

In over 20 years of practice I have specialized in anxiety disorders and depression - working with individuals, couples and families. Life is forever changing, which can be both exciting and stressful. Transitioning into or out of marriage, loss of a loved one, job change or even retirement are all possible triggers for anxiety and or depression. Specific phobias can prevent you from making important life decisions, as you may try to avoid situations that pose too great a fear. While depression or anxiety can prevent you from connecting with others, therapy can be a safe place to do so with guidance, support and acceptance.

Through psychotherapy, every person has the capacity to grow and change and live the life they’ve always imagined. I can help you recognize and alter patterns in your life, develop new skills to enhance your relationships with family, friends, and partners, and move toward greater joy and personal fulfillment. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with anxiety & depression, low self-esteem, postpartum depression, parenting issues, sexual & physical abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and work-related stress. I also specialize in working with women who struggle to show up authentically in their lives.

My individual clients include those dealing with mental health challenges; making decisions about career or relationships; or pursuing more fulfilling approaches to life. I work with couples of all ages, stages, and compositions, addressing communication, infidelity, loss of passion, infertility, parenting, strengthening relationships, and deciding. I work with couples struggling to decide if and how to continue to work on deeply troubled relationships and solidifying commitment. I see families dealing with communication issues, creating appropriate boundaries, and working through separation, divorce, and blended family issues .

Whatever it is that has brought you to this site today, I am sure that you would like for you and/or your child/teenager to feel better. I can help address depression, reduce anxiety, and better manage stress, life changes, and cope with the loss of a loved one. I also specialize in helping people who struggle with familial conflict, sexuality, sexual identity, school/workplace difficulties, pregnancy and the postpartum period, among many other issues.

You are someone that maybe confused as to what's next. You maybe burnt out and unsure how to find support and move forward in your life. Life may have you in a transition and adapting can be hard. I see clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, spirituality, self-esteem, autism, and the latina first-gen experience. If you need someone to show up for you authentically open, honest, and steps to get you to where you want to go-that's what I offer.

Sometimes the reasons people seek therapy are hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.

I specialize in helping families, couples, and individuals address issues around communication, identity, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. I particularly enjoy working with teens and their families. My style is warm and genuine, inviting you to explore new ways of being. I am honest about what I see and will share my insights into how problems are maintained within the dynamics of your family, couple, or environment. I strive to understand your world so I can assist you in uncovering new solutions that actually work!