Women's Issues Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

I work with adults to process and gain skills to manage or eliminate frequent grief and loss; influence of culture on immigrant women's mental health; anxiety and depression; women's issues that affect women’s self-concept and self-esteem; parent-child relationship problems; strained adult sibling relationships; women impacted by past or ongoing marital conflict, divorce or separation; and depression or anxiety developed during pregnancy or after childbirth that causes behavioral and emotional issues. I facilitate processing of experiences, thoughts and emotions and developing short and long-term interventions and strategies.

TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.

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.

Therapy can give you a safe place and the courage to share and reveal your story; to go there, not alone, but with someone who can help you understand what is happening. With expanded knowledge of yourself, you have the strength to act on intentional and personally meaningful choices. I am a catalyst for your understanding of yourself, alone and in relation to those important to you.

Maybe managing your mental health has always been hard, but lately it’s felt impossible. Maybe your teen is struggling to adjust to all of the changes they are facing. Or maybe you just want someone to listen and truly hear you. No matter the reason, the decision to get help is rarely a simple one. In the therapy room, we’ll center your values as the focus of treatment. I know from my experiences as both a clinician and a client that the therapeutic relationship alone can be a powerful influence in growth and self-discovery.

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.

As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.

In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.

I help millennial adults address and manage overwhelming feelings as you are going through different stages of your life such as relationship/friendship issues, anxiety, family changes, life transitions, work stress, self-esteem, etc. I collaborate with you to help you develop a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral patterns that may be interfering with your quality of life and relationships with others.

Loneliness and anxiety are pervasive in our society today. Many of us feel overwhelmed with the stressors of daily life and that overwhelm is compounded by depression, anxiety, past trauma, abuse, or current marital and parenting difficulties. We long to not feel alone anymore and to talk with someone who can understand and help.

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.

My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.

Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.

Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.

I believe everyone has the ability to achieve an internal base state of calm happiness. We want to be thriving, not just getting through the day. But sometimes, we need a little extra help to achieve that. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate energy in the therapy room. Together, we will create a supportive environment that helps explore what brought you to where you are today and what needs to happen to get where you want to be. Together, we can achieve thriving, not just surviving.

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.

Life is hard. Right? But, it's also exciting and fun. I am here for clients that are having a hard time. People generally know how to flow with fun and excitement. It's the tough times when we absolutely need help and support from other people. When life is hard and discouraging, I want to help you find solutions to your relationship challenges, as well as deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life.