Narrative Therapists in Hyattsville, MD

Are you navigating the complexities of relationships while juggling cultural and personal identity? I understand the unique challenges individuals and families face, particularly within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a family, I start from a place of understanding and meet you where you are. I practice from a narrative therapy perspective, fostering trust and engagement essential for a transformative therapeutic experience.

I am an affirming therapist who is very attuned to the individual experience and narrative of every client I work with. I will not ignore your unique struggle, trauma, or journey that has shaped your life. I will help you go deeper to explore identity, pain, longings, fears, beliefs, struggles, resent, and relationships that have affected you in the past and still affect you today. I am open, non-judgemental, accepting, empathetic, and honest. I believe in therapy, that it works, and I will be with you for every step of your healing.

Do you feel scared of what you’ll do or say next that could push someone away? Does the endless cycle of should's ever feel oppressive? Are you struggling to believe other people when they say you ARE enough? These are common experiences of those struggling with childhood relational wounds or traumas. I specialize in helping adults navigate these pain points and heal to feel connected once again within themselves and their relationships. You don't need to apologize for who you are anymore. It's going to be okay.

Are you not feeling like yourself? Are feeling stuck, depressed or anxious? Are you suffering from trauma and can't move forward with your life? Are you having relationship issues with loved one, friends or family?

Hello there, and welcome to My Hope Counseling, LLC a place of hope and healing. Are you feeling anxious and fearful about the future? Do you find it hard to enjoy and live in the present? or sleep? concentrate? You have come to the right place. We will work together to identify your needs and explore the right treatment plan for your goals in therapy. My goal is to offer you the necessary tools to help cope and address anxiety and stress related disorders. In addition, to address and heal from traumatic life events. We will walk together in this journey and increase your overall sense of well-being, peace, and resiliency.

I specialize in offering a safe, therapeutic space for adult women seeking to alleviate stress, anxiety, and navigate life transitions. Overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, nervous about the next step? Having trouble adjusting to pending or present changes? Perhaps you are having a hard time managing life and its endless responsibilities, and doubting yourself in the process. Mental wellness often takes a backseat due to the societal pressures to manage, remain strong, be successful, and balance many roles. I offer a safe place to figure out how to bring balance and peace in your life.

You need to talk to someone. You're in a stressful place in your life. Not only is your desire for clarity and comfort at its peak but your need to find the right therapist is a leap of faith. Seeing me, you may find our sessions to be empowering, challenging, yet comfortable, and at times humorous. You can become energized by the unfolding of your story, and gaining new insights into your thoughts and feelings that are no longer working for you. Are you having difficulties adjusting to life with a mental health disorder or struggling to make sense of a traumatic experience?

I approach most counseling issues from a perspective that most people are doing the best they can with what they believe and perceive. Hence, the context for most of our pain as human beings and our well being is found within the meanings we code our experiences with and the relationship spheres we foster. Therefore, above all the various strategies I may find the need to employ on behalf of my client, the most impactful of all of these is that of using the compassionate connection we build with each other as being a powerful catalyst to generate the flow of new possibility.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I provide services that empower adults, children, and adolescents to reach their fullest potential. I provide therapy to youth and families with various life issues using holistic and solution focused therapeutic methods. I believe that a holistic approach and a focus on the whole person is essential in working through life's challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to address personal, environmental, and systemic factors that impact their day to day life.

Life and all of its beauty can at times, present us with challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed with sadness and a sense of loss. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a certification in Loss and Grief Counseling who is deeply committed to supporting those whose lives have been impacted by painful life events and transitions, such as: the loss of a loved one, terminal illness of self or loved ones, loss of relationships (divorce/separation), loss of child custody, loss of employment, traumatic injuries, disability issues, stillbirths, miscarriages, or cancer diagnoses. I offer sessions in English and Spanish.

The ancient adage, "It Takes A Village...", applies to more than just raising children. We are not always meant to do things on our own. Sometimes, we need the insight of others to help us along our collective paths. I would like to be a part of your village. I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and the proprietor of iNisight Marriage & Family Therapists, LLC, private mental health practice, currently with an offices in downtown Silver Spring, MD and Largo, MD.

Achieving Joy's counseling boutique is created to improve the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the LGBTQ community. Our counselor's are diverse, licensed and are active participants within the community. We provide a safe space for individuals and couples to explore monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, complete pre-marital counseling, and create action steps to reach your life goals. We also provide group counseling, workshops, and annual conferences. Our purpose is to help you create a plan of action to achieve your joy.

I strive to make my practice a safe and welcoming place for all people. Partnering with you, I help identify treatment goals to improve wellbeing. Some people enter therapy with a specific goal in mind, while others feel a general desire for support. In both cases, I take a collaborative, respectful approach to build upon strengths. I help you to better manage stressors, improve coping, and change thoughts, behaviors and mood. I have expertise treating PTSD, depression and anxiety with evidence-based therapies like CBT, CPT, DBT and ACT. The ultimate goal is working to improve your quality of life.

Life is sacred and challenging. Navigating problems on our own can be overwhelming and difficult. Counseling can be an important part of our journey to become the best version of ourselves in our relationships with others and ourselves. A kind and caring presence can help us begin to change and enter into a growth process. I approach clients with compassion, empathy, and kindness to work collaboratively on what you are going through.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and promoting the health and well being of my clients. For my undergraduate degree, I moved from Central Jersey (Yes! It exists!) to South Jersey to attend Stockton University. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience from Stockton, and then moved on to attend graduate school in Philadelphia. I received my Master of Social Work Degree with a clinical concentration from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice in May of 2020.

My ideal client is ready to share, learn, and be curious about their wellness journey. They want to share their hopes and fears as a way to clarify what they want to gain from therapy. I have honed my skills of client connection, combined with clinical expertise, to learn & assess the client's current needs.

I work with those struggling with confidence/self-esteem/self-compassion, those interested in working on emotion identification and regulation, and those struggling with inattentiveness/focus difficulties. I help those who want to build up their coping skills toolkit. I am interested in working with those striving to identify and live aligned with their values and eager to engage in therapy. I am comfortable with people who might be the first generation willing to engage and trust the therapeutic relationship. I want to work with someone who wants to find balance and acceptance in a life of suffering and joy.

I identify as an ethicist; a Womanist who advocates and practices feminist ideals, cultural humility through continuous learning, bodily integrity, reproductive justice, sex work is work, pacifism by utilizing non-violent resistance techniques. I believe children have rights, whistleblowers are vital in society, I embrace LGBTQ+, Black Lives Matter is factual, and representation matters. I practice mindfulness with the philosophy of ‘margin to center’ action. I embody, advocate, and support activism in action and respect of human rights. Neither ever ends, even when it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. We must remain firmly resolved

Utilizing an integrative approach is essential when I’m helping individuals, couples and families navigate through their obstacles in life. My goal is to provide a safe, judgement free space while partnering with my clients to address a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, trauma healing and family/martial/relationship issues. Through our work together, you will gain an understanding of your strengths which will empower you to come up with resolutions and solutions. Making the first step to reach out to a Therapist can be intimidating but if you take the first step, we can go through the journey together.