Teletherapy for Chevy Chase, MD

Life comes with many complex challenges. Sometimes we feel alone or inadequate and experience difficulty being fully authentic with others. Often, we lack the necessary support, or open ourselves up to being hurt by others. Mental health is strongly influenced by our ability to get our needs met. Psychotherapy is a process where we take a close look at your needs, including the thoughts and feelings you have when you feel stuck. By identifying, fleshing out and contextualizing your reactions, we gain a deeper and nuanced understanding of you. This process will help you find freedom of choice and greater fulfillment.

Welcome! I am a State Licensed and Nationally Board-Certified therapist and performance counselor specializing in self-expression, creativity, communication and anxiety issues. I also focus on confidence and self-worth, relationships, purpose and career transitions, and work with a range of clients including creatives, executives, and others interested in achieving joy, peace and meaning in their professional and personal lives. I am the author of three books on the psychology of performance, write regularly for Psychology Today on matters of creative expression, and present workshops, lectures, and master classes on the same.

I am a clinical psychologist with 40 years of experience in private practice. I work with adults in individual psychotherapy and couple therapy. I believe that good relationships are essential for a good life, and I enjoy helping others develop better relationships. I have studied and trained with a variety of psychotherapy approaches and techniques. I weave these into a psychodynamically oriented approach which takes into account current and past relationships as well as gaining perspective and understanding of oneself and others. I have been able to help people suffering from problems with mood, anxiety, emotions, relationships, and issues with work and family.

Whether you are brand new to therapy or looking for a change, you want someone you can trust to support your mental health needs. I have worked with individuals of all ages facing a variety of challenges, including eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma, crisis and suicidality, and co-occurring disorders.

I'm happy you are here. I work with women and new parents who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy or parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity and relationships. I know it can be intimidating to consider therapy. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the physical, emotional, and environmental changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family. We can work together to reduce your stress.

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.

I work with women who despite all outward appearances of success are struggling internally. Some constantly compare other people’s achievements to their own perceived failures. Some struggle to feel confident and capable in the workplace. Some feel disconnected from and misunderstood by their loved ones. Some have a hard time letting go of old patterns that no longer serve them and may, in fact, have adverse impacts. Some find it challenging to love themselves despite their struggles and flaws. Some discover that their normal coping strategies aren’t working anymore and this affects their behavior/ interactions with others.

Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight, find hope, and make lasting change. With my support, you can gain increased self-awareness and clarity into the self-defeating patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, distressed, alone or in conflict. I strive to create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and safe to empower you to take the necessary steps toward greater fulfillment and meaning. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships and life transitions, including marriage/divorce, parenting, relocation, career changes and loss, I will help you discover your strengths, enhance self-esteem, improve communication, and ease your anxiety.

I have spent 42 years treating adults and couples suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, repeated relational problems, trauma, and grief.I also speciaize in child developmental and play therapies with a range of challenges for which I design treatment plans individually. I determine the course of child treatment according to my assessment of their level of development. I involve parents to varying extents in the therapy. Over the years, I have become most specialized working with separation/divorce, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and neuro-developmental, and adoption difficulties for children and their families.

I am a therapist who works collaboratively to find ways to help you explore what's happening in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental environment. There are moments in life when things feel overwhelming and we struggle to find the answers to how to move forward. This can sometimes make us feel stressed, stuck, angry, anxious, or depressed. These feelings can also end up affecting our relationships, work, or life in general. We'll work together to help you realize and build on your existing strengths and develop new emotional and behavioral coping strategies, especially self-compassion.

Our goals for you are clear: help you to find your best self and most fulfilled life. We specialize in providing psychotherapy for children, adults and groups. We also provide parent guidance to help the parent improve the child's well-being and solidify familial relationships. Testing is also a specialty at McGhee & Associates. We also consult with parents about school settings, educational accommodations and education-related stressors.

The best clients are ones who are motivated to change. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to look at themselves and explore how best to create the changes they desire. I work with their strengths to overcome any hurdles on their way to a better quality of life. Everyone faces challenges. I help clients realize that how you face those challenges can make all the difference. I work with teenagers, adults, and seniors.

In this fast-paced world, it can often be hard to take a moment to focus on oneself. Between work, family, friends, and the pressures of society, it can be difficult to prioritize the self-care. Erin is passionate about helping her clients find a sense of congruence between their inner self and their outer world. Erin Cetindag is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC 200001398) and a National Certified Counselor. She earned a Bachelors in International Relations from American University, and a Masters of Arts in Education and Human Development with a focus in School Counseling from George Washington University.

I work with adults to help them manage anxiety, depression, stress, and cognitive challenges. I enjoy working collaboratively with people to help them strengthen their cognitive skills and promote positive changes in their lives. I am a psychologist leading the Maryland branch of the Centers for Cognitive Wellness (CCW). Founded by Sherrie All, PhD in 2012, CCW has been helping people with cognitive issues such as Concussion & Moderate TBI, ADHD, Mild Cognitive Impairment/Early Dementia, and other types of neurological conditions navigate life challenges, build resilience, and implement cognitive rehabilitation interventions.

Jenna is accepting new patients. Work life balance can often time come with various challenges leaving you unsure of your next move. On a day-to-day basis we make choices that not only affects the now but also has a huge impact on our future. Balancing those choices is important when understanding the idea of self-care. Together we will face those challenges and work through the mountain known as life. Jenna Howard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC00748) in the District of Columbia and Maryland (LGPC1176). Jenna earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University.

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.

Welcome! I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst. I help individuals address issues such as anxiety, depression, separation & divorce, grief & loss, and trauma. Tools for integration, coping, flexibility and sustained health inevitably emerge in the therapeutic relationship. My work is culturally informed and evidence based. I have a particular interest in cultural transitions, ethnicities, and identities, and am LGBTQA+ affirmative.

Adrian takes a collaborative approach to therapy. Clients externalize their problems, make meaning from ambiguity and grow using their strengths and assets. By illuminating forgotten or under-utilized skills, clients can find more control and grow their tolerance for discomfort and change. Clients will synthesize their goals for change and learn to celebrate complex ways of looking at the world.