Child Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Are you a child , adolescent, college student, or adult struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, or PANDAS/PANS? If so, you have found the right therapist. I work with children , teens, and adults on issues that impact their everyday life. With a focus on problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills, clients discover how to work through their symptoms and best manage their challenges. My treatment uses a "foundation approach" which involves finding the core issues behind a problem.

I am primarily looking to work with children and adolescents, but I work with clients of any age. We can work together to discover the root of your challenges and then design a treatment plan that fits with your goals. If you are stuck or don't know where to start, we will start there and move forward with purpose.

In person or virtual, we'll work together to help you or your child develop effective skills to help manage daily stressors, process past traumas, manage anxiety, etc. Life can bring many situations that leave us feelings confused, overwhelmed and out of control. While working together I will be able to help you with being able understand how these situations impact you. We will work towards developing tools to take control and manage the situation more effectively. As a parent, I will support you as well as your child in navigating life's challenges.

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.

Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children , adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.

I love working with children , teens and caregivers to improve the quality of life for all members of the family system. As part of my client centered approach, I do ask that clients and caregivers are active participants in the therapeutic process. As an active participant, you and your child will be able to try various methods to improve and develop the life that you wish to have. I value a holistic approach to therapy which includes examination of the person and how they respond to their behaviors, beliefs, and the community around them by incorporating talk therapy and some expressive therapeutic techniques.

Is your child stressed, overwhelmed or more irritable now than ever and it's even impacting the whole family? Are you exhausted trying to help your kids during these meltdowns? Perhaps your child or teen is not happy or the family is struggling. I believe that every individual possesses innate strengths, resilience and courage to live a fulfilling life. Counseling can be the support to help you and your kids live a more peaceful life. I help by contributing positively to you and your families lives through connection, empathy and creative expression and bolstering healthy self-concepts for children and the family.

I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University of DC, formerly American School of Professional Psychology. My background before studying Psychology was as a pediatric nurse and later a family childcare provider in Germany. These 15 years of this practical experience, enriched my expertise in the field of individual therapy and counseling especially when it comes to children . Nevertheless, my education and professional experience over 7 years leading up to Licensure prepared me for providing therapeutic services to individuals of all ages. A sound clinical knowledge-base ensures proper diagnosis and treatment based on current research and methods.

Finding a therapist is challenging and stressful, but my job is to make it much easier for you. I work with a variety of clients all with different needs. My goal is to help you overcome and work through issues, empowering you to take back control over your life. My objective with my clients ( children through adults) is to inspire self-discovery, inner peace, and help them find strength and understanding to make them feel complete, whole, and safe. I work with each client at their level and at their pace. Together we can broach difficult topics in a caring and empathetic way to begin the healing process.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. It may have been hard for you to take this first step in seeking help. I want to ease your mind. I believe that treating the whole person is essential to providing the best care. I provide a multifaceted collaborative approach to treatment and concentrate on an individual strengths. Many times we go through life feeling stuck or in a state of limbo, but when we begin to explore the reasons and underlying issues, it can become clear what exactly is standing between oneself and the goal.

**Limited In person hours for teens, and adults. Growing up in the current age of technology and constant change can be overwhelming for children and adolescents. With over 10 years of clinical work with children , teens, and emerging adults, I strive to help young people navigate the world in the face of anxiety, depression, and a wide variety of social and developmental challenges.

I am a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to adults, children and families to treat anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, chronic stress and trauma. My practice methods include adult therapy, child therapy, parent- child therapy, parent developmental guidance and family counseling.

I am passionate about helping clients learn to better understand their patterns in behaviors and thoughts, why these patterns are present and how to create healthier ways of living. I seek to guide clients to disrupt the intrusive negative thoughts, let go of guilt, and view themselves in a more compassionate, loving light. I enjoy working with first gen Latino/Latina individuals and exploring the unique challenges that come from their experiences attempting to negative two different worlds.

Because I view each client as unique, I approach each case differently. I work from an integrative theoretical orientation and employ strategies from Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamics, Family Systems, and other theories according to the varying needs of each client.

I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.