Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Greetings, I am Ms. Hughes and if you are seeking a therapist to journey along side you as you evolve into an authentic version of yourself, please contact me, I am willing. The following summary describes my experiences to assist you with achieving the above stated endeavor. I am a License Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Trauma Professional. I have over fifteen years of work helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, regulation of emotions, impulsive behaviors and processing traumatic events. I am a seasoned therapist in the helping profession and have helped children, families and couples.

I am currently licensed at the clinical level (LCSW-C) to practice social work in Maryland. I utilize a direct, yet warm and affirming approach in therapy. Each client is unique and I work hard to assist clients in achieving his or her treatment goals through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution- Focused Therapy. Much of my work focuses on Mindfulness and supportive therapies.

I am a seasoned clinician excited to listen and provide platforms designing and employing Psychotherapy approaches. Skill building, empowering others and using positive and strength-based individualized interventions are crafts I possess, reflective of rapport building, professionalism and experience. My goal, as a therapist, is to celebrate differences while counseling others and recognizing their strengths becoming experts of themselves and circumstances. All interventions are therapeutically driven, meeting people where they are, respecting lenses, and providing comfort, awareness and guidance through stages of desired outcomes.

Have you been experiencing increased anxiety, depression, fear or loneliness? Are you struggling with emotions and behaviors you would like to change? As humans, we need connections to others for encouragement, especially when we are suffering from the unexpected challenges this world brings. With support and feedback we can find meaning and purpose even through painful events. I combine Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, to provide a safe, confidential environment where you are free to explore, empower yourself and develop into the person you want to be.

I am a very compassionate and empathetic therapist that values the importance of a positive client-therapist relationship. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere in which healing and self-exploration can occur. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and knowledgeable about specific topics such as exploring relationships, gender, sexuality, coming out, and transitioning. I particularly enjoy working with clients who would like to find out more about their true selves and their place in the world.

Relationship challenges, cultural and identity stressors, transitions, career stress, overwhelm, low self worth or often seek validation, concentration and procrastination, and trauma are my areas of expertise. We'll identify triggers; manage or resolve reactions related to PTSD, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression and more. We'll identify the psychological impact of past and current experiences and relationships on mood, behavior and thought patterns.I affirm BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment, to build a healthy and strong therapeutic relationship in order to start the healing process. By working together you will explore and process feelings, beliefs, or behaviors, and identify personal goals to improve problem areas in your life. I work with adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in treating numerous presenting problems including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, life transitions and bipolar disorder.

Adults work with me to gain insight into the function of their thought, behavior, relationship and mood patterns. We then, explore, identify and implement coping strategies to improve or mange guilt, shame, grief, transitions, self-worth, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, identity confusion and more. You'll develop skills to identify feelings; assert needs; manage conflict in relationships; reframe irrational thoughts; regulate emotions; change or leverage behaviors; increase distress tolerance; improve interpersonal skills and more.

I will ALWAYS remain open for in person appointments throughout the pandemic! For the latest in appointment availability and wait list times, take a moment and visit my website at www.guidingprinciplesllc.com! Guiding Principles Counseling Services was founded on the belief that people can change, and must tap into their inner strength and moral compass to guide them toward change. Here at Guiding Principles I foster a warm, comfortable, compassionate and nonjudgmental environment, where a client can begin to emotionally unpack their concerns, and leave with specific cognitive behavioral tools to utilize in their everyday lives.

I've provided individual and group therapy for at-risk youth, trauma-focused care for survivors of abuse, and relaxation training for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. I also teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills. I've conducted cognitive and personality assessments for those with learning, attention, and/or emotional concerns as well as pre-trial adult forensic evaluations. I value providing culturally-sensitive treatment if you wish to discuss your cultural background and/or religious/spiritual beliefs in therapy.

Difficult parent-child relationships, single motherhood, impact of divorced parents, apathy in relationships, career transitions, immigrant issues, grief and loss and abandonment are my areas of specialty. We'll determine how to manage the impact of your experiences and symptoms, thoughts, behaviors, mood and relationship. I administer assessments, diagnose and work with clients to identify ways to manage or eliminate anxiety, depression, pregnancy and childbirth, mood disorders and more. If you are navigating transitions, grief, divorce, empty nesting, challenging relationships or work stress, I can support you.

Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.

I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.

I work with clients to process their experiences, manage their reactions, understand and change behaviors, explore their thoughts, leverage their skills and strengths, resolve internal and relationship conflicts and gain coping skills for mental health disorders. I use trauma sensitive, solution focused, multicultural, mindfulness, relational and motivational approaches to support clients. We'll identify and implement skills to decrease, eliminate or manage anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, parenting, reproductive and maternal health, life transitions, roles and responsibilities, relationship, rumination and more.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxious thoughts? Are the trials of everyday life trapping you in a cycle of depression? Maybe you are having a hard time processing a traumatic event that has happened to you? You are not alone, and you do not have to continue struggling. We are a diverse group of therapists from a variety of different backgrounds that are here to help you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere that allows you to express yourself openly and freely. As a client of ours, we will help you work through whatever it is you are currently experiencing and help you work towards a happier tomorrow

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.

Pregnancy and motherhood, life transitions, depression, grief and loss, anxiety, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, relationships issues, trauma, self worth, worry and overwhelm and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms.  I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.

My name is Lee Tomkin Stern. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maryland and have received my training from Johns Hopkins University. I have experience working with tweens, teens, adults and families. Now, more than ever, mental health care is needed desperately. I specialize in a cognitive behavioral approach to help my clients become aware of negative or inaccurate thinking patterns so that they can better cope and respond to them in a more effective way. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be very helpful when treating symptoms from anxiety.

For the past 20 years, I have worked as a Social Worker, Therapist, Care Counselor, Children’s Behavioral Consultant and Case Manager. I have experience providing individual/family/couples therapy, crisis intervention, children's behavioral consulting, working with juvenile & adult victims/offenders of domestic violence and sexual abuse, IOP, EAP, as well as clients with various mental health diagnosis & addictions. Together we will be using various treatment modalities depending on your presenting concerns, which could include, CBT, DBT, and Family Systems.