Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

*In person sessions available*Trust and honesty are most important to me. I am trained in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I work with teenagers and adults who are struggling with the stress of daily life, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I offer in person sessions for those who prefer it.

Life often throws curveballs. I work with everyday people experiencing rough patches in their lives and in their relationships. New situations, old patterns, feelings and behaviors can be worked on in a collaborative, guided and insightful way. As a psychologist, I help people with their images of themselves and assist clients in integrating new definitions of themselves. My focus is on clients in late adolescence through adulthood.

My passion is helping people realize and achieve their goals in order to fully live the life they want to live. It can be difficult to find the right therapist so, I do everything I can to build a safe, trusting and inviting environment for my clients. Together we will work on exploring, identifying and achieving your personal goals for therapy. I believe each client is their own expert with unique, individual strengths and abilities. I work together with my clients to help them realize, develop and utilize their personal strengths in order to achieve their goals. My sessions are tailored for each individual client.

Sometimes life's challenges can seem overwhelming. If you are suffering from anxiety and/or depression or feel you are otherwise not thriving, I would love to support you. I offer a balance of empathy, compassion and warmth with a proactive, strengths-based and personalized approach to help you identify your goals and create positive and lasting change.

*Currently have limited in person and virtual openings* I am easy to talk to and believe in collaborative and evidence-based treatment.

During these difficult times, I will help you develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their voice, become more assertive, increase self-esteem, and find their path in order to  start working on their life goals

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Has your partner become a roommate instead of a romantic partner? Do one or both of you lack physical desire for each other? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Or perhaps you want to work individually, feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm + open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.

What is it for you? Is it the lack of motivation? The Over-thinking? The never feeling good enough or need to be perfect? The “I don’t know who I am?” The loss of identity? The failed relationship/s? The hopelessness? The unexplained sadness? The lack of support? Well life can be very overwhelming and the desperation to feel better as you navigate through life can leave you feeling stuck. I specialize in working with individuals (adults) of color struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem or body image issues, autism, intergenerational and religious trauma, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Casey Frederick is a Licensed Graduate Art Therapist (LGPAT) and Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.

I am the founder of Tamara’s Clouds Inc. I started this company in 2009 with aspirations of empowering humanity. I believe that each person has a past that is transporting them into their future. My approach is to craft a trusted and non-judgmental environment, while fostering truth and liberation with every client.

Welcome! I specifically enjoy working with adult women and their partners who have a history of childhood trauma, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you, that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can address feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.

Amelia Holgash, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker who has expertise working with adults, adolescents, and children from different backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, culture, religion/spirituality, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Amelia is also specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, relational difficulties, and difficult life transitions. Amelia's ultimate passion is to help you fulfill your mental wellness goals and needs.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Brandon is a mental health therapist passionate about helping community members fulfill their mental wellness goals. Brandon’s clinical experiences are extensive & include work as a psychiatric technician helping youth survivors of sexual trauma, an event coordinator, vocational trainer, & life skills coordinator for the Latin American Youth Center, as well as social worker & program manager for a semi-independent living program in PG County, Maryland. He concentrated his education in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI), which he integrates in therapy.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 18+ RESIDING IN MD & VA* Therapy can feel like uncharted territory. It is normal to feel nervous, apprehensive, and unsure if this is going to work. My job is to be your tour guide as someone who has expertise in helping people just like you on the journey towards healing. You have heard of getting a heart, liver, or even lung transplant, but you will never hear of someone getting a brain transplant. This is why taking care of your mind is so important. Starting at our very first session, we will work together to create a road map for where we are going, and identify how we will know once we have arrived.

Hi, I am Sandra and a clinical social worker licensed in Maryland, and District of Columbia. I am the founder of Therapy for Solutions which is a private practice offering compassionate and scientifically proven therapies for a wide range of psychological problems like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, and life transition issues for adults. In addition, I have specialized in treating eating disorders for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also certified in a special treatment called Maudsley Family Based Treatment (FBT) which aims to empower parents and caregivers to support their child in recovery.