Family Therapy in Gaithersburg, MD

Our interpretation of events can be inaccurate and can hurt us. You will have no regrets tomorrow by giving yourself a chance to live today. I believe Life is always worth living. Whether you are hurting, stressed out, overwhelmed or feeling stuck emotionally because of bad relationships, dysfunctional family systems, school, work, past traumatic experiences, there is hope. Come and share your thoughts and feelings, clarify them and put things in perspective. Unearth maladaptive behavior patterns, develop coping skills, make decisions about change and get the best out of life.

*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.

My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.

I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.

I have more than 20 years experience working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults. Using individual and family therapy I help clients develop coping skills for dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and stressful life events. I particularly enjoy doing psycho-education and teaching parenting skills to parents of children/adolescents with ADHD.

In the comfort of your own home, I'm happy to help you or your teen get through this challenging time.

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 am a Certified Master Life Coach and work with clients to develop practical strategies to manage life challenges. I strongly believe that YOU are the most capable, resourceful, powerful force in your life, regardless of your circumstances, and that YOU have the ability to change your life by realigning your goals and committing to change. I will be your partner on your journey. I will listen, and help you nurture yourself and your plans by using my practical and results-oriented coaching approach.

I provide therapy to children, adolescent, and adults, working with issues including family and relationship difficulties, trauma, life changes, and emotion regulation. I aim to create a safe space for clients. I incorporate person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive processing, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness interventions to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and life events.

Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to address your problem and make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.

I work with pre-teens (ages 10-12), adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy . I help clients develop coping skills for ADHD, anxiety, depression and managing general life stress.

As a psychotherapist for the past 30+ years, I feel passionate about helping people experience more joy and contentment in their relationships and in their lives. I believe that every crisis or problem that arises also provides an opportunity for healing and growth. Whether you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, parenting difficulties, recovering from a traumatic experience, or in the midst of a life transition, we can problem-solve together and discover new possibilities for you. My style can best be described as interactive and engaging. I am a supportive listener, yet give honest feedback and offer suggestions for positive actions.

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.

Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.

Are you having a difficult time feeling a sense of peace and calm as you move through your life? Do you find yourself worrying a lot throughout the day or night? Perhaps you or your kids are struggling with the day to day stress of relationships, work, school and life. For some people, anxiety feels like pressure to do everything for everyone, while for others, there is an internal sense of worry. In either case, for both children and adults, counseling can help. I love helping clients learn some specific, creative coping strategies to help you and your family start to feel more balanced, worry less and work toward your goals.

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.

My approach to healing is compassionate and pragmatic as well holistic which includes being attentive to the mind and body. I am fully invested in helping you resolve anxiety and depression and in helping you find contentment in your life and relationships. I will work with you to create a collaborative and individualized treatment plan to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and other struggles that interfere with daily living. I have experience working with a diverse client base and together we will work to identify current behaviors and introduce coping skills to help with your physical and mental health.