Psychoanalytic Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

I facilitate personal healing, authentic self expression and emotional transformation through a collaborative relationship based on empathy and mutual respect. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and have extensive clinical experience. I use my training in trauma informed, mindfulness, psychodynamic and attachment perspectives to help transform early trauma and the relationship with self and others to deepen your connection to emotions and the somatic. I utilize IFS, AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and traumatic wounds. I focus on self inquiry and connection of body, emotion and mind.

Hello and Welcome! I feel that simply being present, actively listening, and earning trust is vital to utilizing therapeutic tools during the counseling process I see every person I work with as a unique, resilient individual whose life matters, as well as someone who I may get to know and grow with. As an eclectic counselor, I integrate elements from approaches such as person-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic , as well as tuning in to various dialectic/mindfulness exercises. I enjoy working alongside (so-to-speak) adults, young adults, and adolescents in the clinical and community setting.

The way we experience our lives around us, is vastly shaped by our past learned experiences, especially as children and teenagers. Ideally, a child should learn how to navigate the world with confidence, feels secure and safe, skillfully assured of his/her own ability to problem solve. When someone suffers from anxiety, depression or personality disorders, he/she have been forced to develop different set of skills, mostly on his/her own, designed to defend the body against either perceived or real traumatic events. As a result, their views of themselves and, the world and others, becomes rigid, distorted and generalized.

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.

Do these statements resonate with you? You feel like you're treading water or drowning. The weight of the world feels so heavy that you can't leave your bed. You feel overwhelmed by difficult relationships. I have helped clients navigate these issues in the context of their anxiety and depression. I’ve also developed a passion for LGBTQ counseling and sex health. Perhaps you are on a gender or sexuality journey or you are curious in pursuing a certain lifestyle with your partner. Regardless of what brings you here, we will work together to draw the roadmap for your personal fulfillment, peace, and growth.

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.

Eboni Clipper is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) emphasizing working with children, adolescents, and adults. Eboni has a passion for helping others and works to provide a safe, warm, culturally competent, and empathic therapeutic atmosphere. Eboni believes in the idea of self-determination. She works with individuals to become self-aware, learn assertiveness, use creativity to problem solve, and establish self-advocacy skills. Eboni utilizes a client-centered therapeutic framework that encourages individuals to take charge of their lives, set goals, evaluate options, and make positive and impactful life choices.

**** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELE-SESSION CLIENTS**** We all have areas in our lives that cause us stress and worry. Sometimes people feel stuck in behaviors or situations. I have over ten years of experience helping adults and adolescents with relationship issues, self esteem concerns, school difficulties, depression and anxiety. I work collaboratively with clients to focus on the issues they find important.

Welcome! I hope this information will encourage you to take the next step toward personal wellness. Whether you have experienced a sudden unexpected event or an ongoing issue that causes you difficulty, I will partner with you to set self-defined goals, examine alternatives, and work toward solutions. In an environment of support and acceptance, we will walk the journey of self-discovery, personal growth, the process of change, and relationship enhancement. As a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Co-occurring Disorders Professional, I provide compassionate treatment to individuals, couples, and families.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome to your first step and a vital decision to choose you! Being seen and heard are undervalued in our society. Do you allow the space and care that you need to be whole? Pouring from an empty cup is difficult. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, whether seeking self-enlightenment, coping, better communication, or unity. Though implied in the text, I extend a special invitation to the men. We feel we always HAVE to be "ok," but we know better, fellas! Seeking help is a show of strength.

Roles like being a professional, woman, mother, wife and generally being a woman int his world can cause sadness, worry, isolation/withdrawal, shame, guilt, grief and more. I support women in gaining awareness and insight into their actions, thoughts, and feelings and help them learn and develop more effective ways of thinking and behaving as it related to their psychological health. My clients gain an increased awareness and insight into how societal, cultural and familial values, beliefs and systems inform and affect actions, thoughts, and feelings.

Self esteem issues, body image problems, self worth are all originating from early problems that were never addressed. By going to the core of the problem, we can fix the problem that keeps on weighing on the individual and help them find a solution. Digging deep is somewhat needed to understand where it all came from and find a treatment plan to allow the person to let go of the negative and focus on the positive. It is crucial to keep an open communication module between client and therapist so we can both find the best alternative plan that will fit the client needs. I cover all groups, all ethnicity, all races in all my groups.

Emotion regulation, distress tolerance, identifying and managing triggers, identity development, impulse control, adjusting to transitions, effective communication and trauma resolution are some potential outcomes of our therapeutic work together. Adults experiencing sadness, difficult relationships, uncontrollable worry, crying spells, work stress, difficult family experiences, isolation, difficulty concentrating and lack of interest or pleasure in activities work with me to learn how to use solution-focused, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy to decrease their symptoms.

Welcome! I believe therapy is a collaborative process. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to work through life's challenges. Through our work together we could establish goals for your treatment and develop unique ways to accomplish such goals.

Do you critique yourself often, replay conversations over and over, or think of all the "what ifs"? If so, you may benefit from therapy services. I work with children ages 6+, adolescents, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and life changes that are difficult to navigate. I help clients learn how to manage stress and develop insightful decision making skills. I also help clients develop healthy communication skills to increase assertiveness, confidence, and deeper connections with others. Therapy can also help with identifying negative self-talk and coping skills that may be doing more harm than good.

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.

Stressed? Having relationship problems? Finding yourself stuck in a repetitive pattern? Curious about why this happens? Together, we will gain a deeper understanding of your struggle, resolve challenges, and develop new ways to live a more meaningful, connected, and successful life. My years of advanced training and experience ground me as a therapist. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples experiencing severe to mild anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

I work with adults experiencing mental health challenges, and trouble navigating life in general. Utilizing a strengths based solutions focused approach, I help those seeking clinical guidance see their problem from a different lens and take action for change.

Oftentimes we find ourselves struggling to break from long-standing patterns that force us to be rigid in the ways we relate to the world around us and the world within in us. These patterns, which seek consistent expression in our daily lives inhibit us from experiencing true presence during the most precious moments of our existence while hindering our pursuit of success. I work with individuals, couples, and families who seek to free themselves from these damaging patterns so that a more flexible, authentic way of relating to the world can emerge.