Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Bethesda, MD

Do you want to feel more connected to others? How about to yourself? Are things from your past getting in the way? Therapy allows for the time and space to focus on you. I believe all of us are capable of change, and therapy is one way to begin that change process. I work from an empowerment approach - in other words, I know that you are the expert about who you are, where you're from, and where you're going. My role is to provide feedback, guidance, and a safe environment to process that journey.

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.

Are irritability, worry, anger, sadness, or frustration getting in your way of enjoying life? At times, past relationships or past events can prevent us from living in the present. Difficult emotional reactions or uncontrollable worries interfere with our ability to work, be in relationships, take care of responsibilities, and parent. You can find peace. Anxiety and sadness do not need to control you. Therapy provides a safe and caring setting for you to work through these issues and reach resolution. Together you will become stronger, develop insight, practice mindfulness, and learn new skills. Hope is here.

I am a clinical social worker and therapist at the Washington Center for Women’s and Children’s Wellness in Bethesda, Maryland, caring for women and birthing people throughout Montgomery County and the Greater Washington area. I provide both tele-health and in-person appointments to clients. I am specialized in perinatal and women's mental health working with individuals who are struggling in their transition to parenthood, during pregnancy , fertility treatment, and in the postpartum period as well as with those who have experienced a pregnancy loss.

Hello, I'm Nicole Grocki, Licensed Clinical Therapist and Perinatal Specialist. My private practice is designated solely for new and expectant mothers who are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety and/or who are struggling with the transition to becoming a parent. I have a deep compassion for all mothers and the challenges motherhood brings. I provide screening and treatment for Postpartum Depression and/or related Perinatal Mood Disorders. Through the therapeutic process, mothers gain a sense of well being and return to feeling like themselves again.

You're feeling overwhelmed navigating women's health issues or postpartum depression and anxiety. You are an intelligent, high achieving woman who is dealing with the grief of a diagnosis, like endometriosis, infertility or an autoimmune disorder. The toll of complex chronic health issues and medical trauma is heavy, anxious thoughts fill your mind and you are feeling more down than usual. You want to figure out a way to not just survive with women's health issues but to thrive and live your life fully each day. You need support, a place to process your grief and coping skills to walk through this difficult situation.

My practice prioritizes helping families to get off to a strong start, with a special focus on new parents and their babies. In-home services include: couples counseling, individual support around perinatal mental health for moms AND dads (aiming to prevent Postpartum Depression & Anxiety when possible), hands-on parenting support including my direct observation & modeling.

Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family. You likely feel stressed, depressed, or isolated as you have encountered setbacks. I help individuals and couples experiencing infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, considering third-party reproduction or adoption, or deciding to live child-free. I have more than 20 years working with RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. We will work as a team as I teach you to make challenging decisions, manage stress, enhance your relationship, heal from loss, and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

My specialty is centered around those who are undergoing life transitions, such as going from adolescence to adulthood; transitioning from college; building a family; or other adjustment issues with which people may struggle. Whether I'm working with an individual, couple, or a group, I continually seek out feedback as to how treatment is progressing for them. Therapy should be an effective collaborative effort. Additionally, I incorporate mind and body integration techniques, such as yoga and relaxation, which can relieve stress, anxiety and be helpful for numerous other issues.

Having witnessed and participated in twenty years of clients' progress, I have great confidence in this powerful process. We all want to feel optimistic and enjoy our lives, with minimal stress, doubts, anxiety, depression, and confusion. Most of us have strong and centered parts that were buried or muted as a result of trauma, loss or other painful experiences. Learning to empower these healthy parts helps us manage inevitable difficult thoughts and feelings more calmly and effectively and to enjoy healthy relationships. Depending on individual situations, short term therapy or Skype sessions may be possible.

In my psychotherapy practice, I treat both individuals and couples and specialize in Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. I provide a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental space utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My clients benefit from a goal-oriented approach and treatment tailored to their specific needs. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and have a special interest in treating women around infertility, pregnancy , and postpartum issues. As an LCMFT, I also view client's issues within the context of their significant relationships.

Are you a parent who feels like you’ve lost yourself? Do you believe birth should be empowering, yet you’re struggling with mixed or upsetting emotions about your fertility, pregnancy , or birth? It’s normal and common to have complicated feelings during this time. We believe becoming a parent should be easy, yet for many people, it is not. Many people experience anxiety, depression, and loss. The more support we have, the more we will thrive. You deserve to feel nurtured and empowered during this transitional time. Together, we can release old patterns that no longer serve you, find healing, and reclaim your authentic self.

Women face many difficulties on their journey to motherhood. The most common difficulties are difficulties conceiving, stress preparing for the arrival of the baby, a birth experience that did not go the way they expected, and overwhelmed once the baby is here. My clients have a variety of perinatal experiences; struggles with emotions during pregnancy , postpartum as well miscarriage and infant loss. If you have lost your baby, it is a very difficult time; a loss of hopes and dreams and grieving in a world that does not have rituals or ways to respond to you.

Are you overwhelmed by recent changes in life? Tired of not feeling like yourself? Experiencing conflict in your relationships or struggling to juggle work and family? I want you to know that with help, you can feel better. I work with adults experiencing life transitions, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. I particularly enjoy supporting mothers through identity struggles, bonding, rage, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and other everyday challenges of parenthood.

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. You've made the courageous choice to seek professional help. I understand finding the right therapist can be tough, and this may be your first big step towards change. If you are wanting more calm and centeredness within yourself and more stability and connectedness in your relationships, we might be a good fit. I value collaboration, trust and safety above all else. I like to see us as a team where your sense of choice and voice are essential to the process. Together, we will work to forge a new path towards healing.

Accepting new clients - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationships difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions in our work with clients.

I have immediate telehealth availability to begin working with new clients. I am a psychotherapist licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with over 8 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds who may be experiencing challenges related to: anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, fertility, work-life balance, life transitions, and issues stemming from low self-worth. I believe that the right therapeutic relationship can guide and empower clients towards healing and strengthening resilience.