Therapists in Chevy Chase, MD

If you’ve realized that your coping habits to deal with stress and difficult emotions are doing you more harm than good, but you’re still struggling to make lasting changes, you are a great fit for my practice. Clients working with me are typically looking for support to get to a place where depression, anxiety, substance use problems, or other challenges no longer get in the way of their goals. We often also focus on improving interactions and relationships with the people who are most important to them.

When I see a new patient for the first time, I try to assess what he or she wants from life or from what each person is struggling. I do this with individuals or parents so together so we can determine what is best for him or her or their child at the current time. Sometimes people want to work on one problem and then develop a curiosity about how their minds work. Often in those situations, I work more intensely and more frequency to search for what is meaning to people and how they wants to navigate in the world in a freer way.

It can be very helpful to talk to a supportive, experienced professional when facing challenges in your life. My goals as a therapist are to help you understand the source of your struggles, decide what to do with your newfound awareness, and feel better in your day-to-day life.

I have worked with children and adults struggling with a wide variety of issues including ADHD, Autism, behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, and suicidality. I have helped my clients navigate life changes and family issues, including marital discord, parenting, divorce, and family reconstruction.

I am a psychologist, licensed in Maryland, who specializes in behavior change for wellness. I have a history of treating people with anxiety and/or phobic fears and am trained in trauma recovery for PTSD and survivors of sexual assault. As a private therapist I work to help clients achieve their highest potential for mental health wellness, I take a positive, motivational approach to change problem behaviors As an Assoc. .Prof. Emerita & former Director of Health Promotion in the Dep of Prevention & Community Health of The GWU School of Public Health, I serve now as a trainer in our YHC Wellness Training Center.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with Your Health Concierge, Inc (YHC), an outpatient wellness clinic providing psycho-therapeutic services to achieve positive change and growth. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work in 1994, and have worked over the years in various settings, to include outpatient mental health clinics (where I provided individual and family therapy to adults and families), group homes, foster care, and schools for students struggling with significant emotional and psychiatric issues.

Years of research indicate the biggest predictor of therapeutic success is the relationship developed between the therapist and client. My clients joke that I am not your traditional therapist who sits back and nods. I see myself as a "change agent" whose style is interactive, warm and direct. My philosophy is that you should leave every session with the feeling that you have moved forward with your personal goals.

My 25 years of experience as a clinician, teacher, and supervisor, enhance my ability to work collaboratively with you to address unfulfilling relationships; underachievement in academics, work and professional endeavors; as well as other ungratifying aspects of life. Using growing self awaireness and problem solving methods, we can work together to achieve essential life goals. Bring satisfaction to your life through our exploration that will include interpersonal, psychodynamic, and goal oriented approaches to increase self- knowledge.

I work primarily with adolescents, parents, & young adults. I specialize in supporting challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, social pragmatics, relationship building, school avoidance, digital safety, & family health. I've been a middle school counselor at a local independent school for the past 9 years, & have extensive experience working with mental health professionals, school administrators, educational consultants, school counselors, social service providers, & parents in supporting adolescents & families via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and wishing for a more relaxed day-to-day life? Is your child burdened by worries, self-criticism or difficulties with friends? Are you struggling to respond to your child's intense feelings, trouble with daily routines or power struggles? Do you hope to get past recurring patterns that seem to get in the way in relationships? Therapy can be helpful to manage anxiety and to improve relationships. Parenting consultation assists married, single or divorced parents in developing effective and enhanced communication strategies with their children and teens.

Discouraged by feelings of anxiety, sadness, or loneliness? Do you have insight into your issues but find yourself repeating the same mistakes? Come meet with me and let's decide if we're a good match. For over 25 years, I have been counseling individuals who feel stuck in familiar, negative patterns. I believe people possess the internal resources to be happier, manage stress better, and feel more satisfied in relationships. Working in a collaborative manner, I will help you tap into your inner wisdom. Together we'll set goals, track your progress, and adjust as we move forward.

It isn't always easy to work through life's challenges and find appropriate support. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for those who want to work toward positive change and personal growth. My style is collaborative, straightforward and goal-oriented. I am an active listener and offer insight into clients' choices, patterns of behavior/thoughts, and persistent struggles. I hope to guide my clients toward greater self-awareness in the therapy room and beyond to their day-to-day lives. I use talk therapy, CBT and coaching in my work with individuals and groups.

A Ketamine Treatment Center. We are a group of anesthesia and pain management professionals who have a common goal of managing our patients' wellbeing by providing a variety of services. ​Our Ketamine and Wellness infusions are individually designed to assist you in achieving your wellness goals, as well as your optimal mental and physical condition.

I strive to help adults and seniors achieve balance through therapy. Through my experience of working with adults and seniors, I am aware of the unique challenges that they encounter during this stage of life. In my practice, I focus on one's strengths and I help clients to recognize their own distinct set of coping skills to live the good quality of life that they deserve to live. I provide Telehealth via Zoom to allow the client to receive support in the comfort and safety of their own home.

I enjoy guiding teenagers and adults through life's myriad challenges. Working collaboratively, I help clients navigate life transitions, address relationship challenges, and manage anxiety and depression. I am a trauma-informed clinician and embrace an integrative approach to treatment, often drawing upon concepts from Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I appreciate that every client is unique and tailor my approach to meet each client's distinctive therapeutic needs.

At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced by the luxury of time and undivided attention, an array of choices, the chance for “multiple takes,” and a pause button. It is also in this space where the invitation to discover our innermost self or play a completely new role lives.

Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.

There are many reasons why people come to therapy,including depression,anxiety,relationship issues, and transitions in life.For your therapy,I will create an atmosphere of trust and caring,We will focus on your present difficulties and learn from your past.I will help you understand the nature of your difficulties,look with you at your individual resources,and work with you in setting realistic priorities for change.

Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.