Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by phone or video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.

I am passionate about helping clients learn to better understand their patterns. why they are there 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.

If you're looking for a safe, secure outlet for sharing your thoughts, experiences and beliefs where you will be believed without blame, bias or judgment, counseling can help. If you want support in managing your anxiety, dealing with your relationships or addressing past issues, I am so glad you reached out. You deserve support. If you have experienced situations in your life that have left you shaken, unsettled, or may be impacting how you currently feel about yourself and others, counseling can help you find your self. While I have a specialty in trauma , I am a firm believer that anyone can benefit from therapy if they want it.

Now available during after school hours! Its hard to be a teenager. Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma , so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.

*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Julia is a licensed clinical social worker who provides services in English & Spanish & works with children, adolescents, & adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, overcoming trauma , & life transitions. Compassionate, gentle, & direct, Julia uses a collaborative approach, empowering individuals to determine their own wellness goals, enact change & overcome obstacles to sustainable wellbeing. She has significant training in the field of trauma recovery & utilizes methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, & mindfulness-based stress reduction to help individuals.

Do you feel as if no one understands or relates to you? Do you struggle to keep everything together or feel burdened by life's "what if's” that you feel stuck? Are you going back and forth with negative self-talk, thoughts, or feelings? Well life at times can be very overwhelming but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

The highs and lows of life can be overwhelming for anyone, but have you ever felt like you can't see a way out or forward, or maybe you are just so overwhelmed by the thoughts of, "what if." I do not think there is anyone who can say they haven't been there. This is why my goals as a psychologist is to help you find your way, out, up and/or through. My name is Dr. Featherson, a Licensed Psychologist, with a focus on trauma , anxiety and depression. My ultimate goal is to help individuals build the skills they need in order to navigate this thing we call life, whether that is learning coping mechanisms or just processing the past.

My approach to healing is based upon a non-invasive experience rather than prolonged processes, which incorporates EMDR, Guided Imagery, and traditional psychotherapy. Each session provides an atmosphere for nurturing, heart-opening, and confidentiality that will help you successfully achieve your goals in less time than talk therapy. The outcome of this success will help you feel less anxious, sad, fearful, stuck and/or enhance your confidence, ability to perform, love openly, commit when you want/let go when you want, be fully present and connected in whatever you do.

Recommended by the Washingtonian Magazine as one of the Washington DC area's top trauma therapists, Tom Golden LCSW has been helping people move through crisis for over 25 years. Tom works with men, women, couples and children helping people find stability in the chaos whether the chaos is related to divorce, death or some other life crisis. His book Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing expressed the idea that each of us have a healing gift that is often overlooked or misunderstood.

Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.

Welcome! I am the Owner and Co-Founder of Melanated Wellness, LLC. Our mission places particular emphasis on better serving and empowering the Black, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA communities. I specialize in working with adolescents, 16 and older, through adulthood as they navigate their journeys of growth, healing, and development. Training and clinical expertise at Melanated Wellness is centered upon compassionate treatment for issues related to trauma , anxiety, PTSD , neurodiversity and sexual and gender identity. Clients will be welcomed to a collaborative space where they can identify their needs to begin working towards wellness.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma , PTSD , women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.

Hi! I am a culturally competent, trauma -informed therapist. My potential clients are looking for someone compassionate who can help them navigate the complexities of their lives. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for my clients to process and reflect on family systems, intergenerational and cultural-related issues and trauma , enmeshment, unhealthy attachment and boundaries, work-life balance and productivity, and/or other relationship conflicts. Self-esteem and self-worth issues, women's issues, avoidant behaviors, and unhealthy thinking patterns are just some of things we may work on in our sessions together.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Has your partner become a roommate instead of a romantic partner? Do one or both of you lack physical desire for each other? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Or perhaps you want to work individually, feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm + open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma , and create satisfying relationships.