Therapists in Germantown, MD
Audrey Elkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Audrey Elkinson is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker and Board-Certified Art Therapist (LCSW-C, ATR-BC)with more than 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults who have been struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, family conflict, dysfunctional relationships, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, oppositional defiance disorder, low self-esteem, women's issues, chronic stress, and more. Audrey received her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, where she was a research assistant to the Financial Social Work Initiative.
Leah Howard
Counselor, LGPC, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Leah helps adults and teenagers who are anxious, depressed, stressed, have low self-esteem, are having difficulty adjusting, are having trouble maintaining healthy relationships, and have other counseling needs by taking a proactive and client-centered approach to therapy.
Nina Anagnostopoulos
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Welcome! I specialize in working with adults who experience persistent anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, family conflict, multicultural issues, and life transitions. More specifically, I support clients with challenges around mood, assertiveness, self-esteem, boundary-setting, “people pleasing”, frequent guilt, neglect, or just not feeling good enough. I work especially well with those who have experienced unhealthy relationship dynamics, such as emotional abuse or manipulation. My background as a first-generation Greek-American has also contributed to my knowledge of and interest in cross-cultural concerns.
Kendra E Woolley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Kendra specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. Her experience also included helping those who have experienced emotional and physical abuse, sexual trauma, parental/caregiver substance abuse issues, and an array of family issues.
Janet Hawkins-Pope
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Janet is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has over twenty years of experience working with adults, couples and families from a variety of backgrounds including the military, and provides empathy and strength building. She supports her clients toward self-empowerment and brings a wealth of professional and life experience to help clients on their journey of healing. She has significant background and training in relationship therapy, which includes communications, conflict management, emotional safety and problem solving.
Holly Housen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Holly Housen, MA, LCPC is a licensed mental health therapist based in Maryland with a wealth of experience in counseling adults, children, and couples.
Not accepting new clients
Rachel Micol
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I strive to bring a compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach to therapy. I am passionate about creating an environment that allows clients to freely explore and identify thoughts and feelings as well as behavioral and relational patterns that no longer serve them. I work with clients to develop new skills and to make changes that positively transforms their lives. I have experience treating a range of presenting concerns including trauma and stress-related difficulties (e.g., PTSD, nightmares, moral injury), insomnia, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, emotion dysregulation, and interpersonal problems.
Lolita Ramsey
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Living with anxiety, depression, or another mood disorder can cause you to feel crippled or stuck. It seems like you have no control over your life and struggle to manage relationships with your friends, family, and peers. Emotional distress may make it hard to complete simple task and achieve goals. Many times you probably feel misunderstood. Imagine what it would be like to feel understood and to be able to better understand you own emotions, thoughts, and symptoms. You would feel like you are finally being heard and gain confidence in your ability to solve your problems, manage your mood, and overcome past experiences.
Margie Underwood
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, setting and achieving life goals, parenting, and more.
Shae Travis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is couples counseling, but I also offer services to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.
David Wyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
You don't have to continue feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship or self issues. Effective psychotherapy helps most people deal with these problems and in many cases provides a life altering experience. I have an extensive background treating a wide variety of problems in a safe and congenial atmosphere.
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Chantell Prestcott-Hollander
Counselor, MEd, , LGPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
You’re not sure when it happened, but you don’t recognize the person you see in the mirror. As far as everyone else can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short. You spend your time and energy trying to keep it all together and giving your time to everyone but yourself. You feel exhausted and you know something needs to change. And you know the time is now!
Not accepting new clients
Quantum Change
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
Not accepting new clients
Chris Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP
Verified
Verified
Are you considering reaching out for support? Could your teenager use some new ways of dealing with stress? Are you hoping for a change in your life? Does your adolescent need a safe place to talk? Do you want to live more fulfilled? There are many changes that come with life's seasons and we're proud to be here to help you navigate them. We help people develop a self-care plan to deal with stress, cope with grief or loss, deal with past traumatic experiences, and better manage anger. We can also help you to get along better with family members, improve your relationship with your spouse, and learn new coping skills.
Delverene Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a change and a way to erase the stigma within communities that seeking outside help is not what "we" do? I believe you are, as you took the first big step to do the research. I am proud of you! Therapy is a way for people from all walks of life to express themselves while learning effective therapeutic positive skills to assist with managing their everyday life through the various trials and tribulations they may face.
Dr. Shannon Howard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC, LPC, CSOTP
Verified
Verified
She believes that every client is unique in their own way and that each person’s story is different. This is the catalyst behind her coaching methodology. Using targeted strategies and personalized coaching approaches, she works with couples and individuals to help them transition from victim to victor. Dr. Howard helps clients face their past trauma by uncovering and resolving the root issue, assess desired outcomes, and implement a plan of action that leads them toward living a more optimal life experience.
Katie Giganti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Immediate VIRTUAL openings for ADULTS/TEENS on Wed. afternoons as of 5/18/23. Katie enjoys working with ADULTS & TEENS for the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, relying heavily on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT") for healthy thinking patterns and distress tolerance skills. Within the practice, she is well-known as someone who sets goals for her clients and sees them meet those goals. You will be in good hands! Katie is also a trained fitness instructor and can incorporate physical or spiritual health, upon request.
Dana Isom
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Do you attempt to avoid life's issues that challenge you, only to find that avoidance does not resolve the ongoing conflict in your work, family life, or interpersonal relationships? Do you find yourself struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or feeling stuck about something that happened in the past? At Positively Inspired Counseling, I work collaboratively to inspire you to live life to your fullest potential and walk in your destiny.
Rosa Joppy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Hope starts here. Even in the most challenging of times, where progress seems furthest out of our reach, there are seeds of positivity. Sometimes they're masked as obstacles, yes, but you have all the makings of someone capable of creating your best possible life. Together we will work through the challenges you bring to the table. Your strengths will come to the forefront. We can honor things that have happened either way back in the past or as recently as yesterday and healthily release them to clear your path, getting you one giant step closer to the peace and stability you deserve.
Aisha Meertins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck in some way? Do you find yourself not knowing how to manage overwhelming feelings, overwhelming anxiety, or overwhelming stressors? I believe the the clients I work with are their own biggest advocate in directing their path to improved functioning. I'm committed to helping my clients become the best version of themselves they seek to be. I aim to help my clients develop insight into areas of their life which may be challenging as well as learn skills for overcoming barriers to change.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.