Teen Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Mr. Williams is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a catalyst for change with his clients. His typical clients struggle with depression, anxiety, love addiction, anger management, attachment issues, divorce/separation, and blended family dynamics. He is able to see individuals, couples and families. He specializes in working with the adolescent to adult male population. Helping them navigate and understand their purpose in life while providing relatable life experiences to their circumstances.

Bienvenido! Welcome! I believe that the overall health of a person depends on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing- an integrated mind & body perspective. My approach focuses on supporting you to use constructive and healthy ways to better manage challenges life sometimes presents. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! I am licensed in Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or confused? Are changes or struggles within your family causing you stress? Do you need help navigating a new challenge in your life? Does your child or teen need some support and guidance? Life's journey can be difficult at times and we may need the support of someone to assist us in seeing things from another perspective and finding ways to move forward. I commend you for taking this first step to getting the support you need and deserve at this time in your life.

Teens and adults living with low self-esteem, medical challenges, grad school and related stress, relationship and family of origin issues, grief and loss, identity/immigrant experiences, transitions, trauma, and anxiety and/or depression work with me to identify and implement strategies to manage or eliminate stress and distress. Through a process of identifying, understanding and evaluating emotional states, thinking and behavior patterns we eliminate and replace unproductive habits with more adaptive patterns toward an increased sense of well-being and ability to thrive and function satisfactorily.

I am a professional, solution-focused therapist with 35 years of experience helping adults and couples address a wide range of emotional and life-stress difficulties. I view therapy as a problem-solving process requiring safety, understanding, reliable feedback, and practice. It's truly a partnership in reducing tension and improving your quality of life. I work with clients to achieve these ends through realistic thinking and effective action. Our discussions are fun, warm, and challenging.

Whether you are a preteen, teen or a young adult, a lot of changes and challenges may be coming your way that you may not fully understand. You might be in a stage in your life where you feel confused and are trying your best to grow into the person you want to be. Perhaps you need help understanding how to better cope with your stress and anxiety when it comes to certain stressful situations and/or life transitions. Perhaps you need support in exploring your cultural identity or sense of self. It is important that you feel listened to and validated especially when you are navigating through life's challenges.

Are you considering reaching out for support? Could your teenager use some new ways of dealing with stress? Are you hoping for a change in your life? Does your adolescent need a safe place to talk? Do you want to live more fulfilled? There are many changes that come with life's seasons and we're proud to be here to help you navigate them. We help people develop a self-care plan to deal with stress, cope with grief or loss, deal with past traumatic experiences, and better manage anger. We can also help you to get along better with family members, improve your relationship with your spouse, and learn new coping skills.