Family Therapy in Indian Head, MD
Brittany Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW, TYCM
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hey Wonder-Woman! It truly is a wonder how you wear so many hats, saving many people and juggling many tasks. Are you feeling worn down and burnt out? Are you struggling with friendships or having trouble connecting with your partner intimately? Feeling like your love life is non-existent? Are you starting to feel stuck, empty, or unmotivated, maybe even anxious, plagued with worry, and overwhelmed? It can feel quite unbearable when all these emotions and racing thoughts fill your daily life. You want to feel peace in your mind, heart, and relationships, but instead, you feel turmoil; I understand.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Hey Wonder-Woman! It truly is a wonder how you wear so many hats, saving many people and juggling many tasks. Are you feeling worn down and burnt out? Are you struggling with friendships or having trouble connecting with your partner intimately? Feeling like your love life is non-existent? Are you starting to feel stuck, empty, or unmotivated, maybe even anxious, plagued with worry, and overwhelmed? It can feel quite unbearable when all these emotions and racing thoughts fill your daily life. You want to feel peace in your mind, heart, and relationships, but instead, you feel turmoil; I understand.
With the help of Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other related modalities.
Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia. I am bilingual (Japanese) and also multicultural.
With the help of Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other related modalities.
Kumi Pledger, LCPC, strives to help clients sleep better, worry less and enjoy life more! She works with children, adolescents, couples, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clients, families and adults for various issues including, relationship challenges, supporting new and expectant mothers, eating disorders, adjustment problems, trauma, grief and loss. She uses personal insight and professional experience to provide clients with a safe place to be heard, free fears, reduce anxieties, eliminate unwanted behaviors, grow, improve and conquer insomnia. I am bilingual (Japanese) and also multicultural.
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My areas of expertise include working with law enforcement, premarital, discernment counseling/couples on the brink of divorce, infidelity, blended family issues, adolescent issues, and grief and bereavement.
I have over 29 years experience in helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I take a systematic perspective and use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship.
My areas of expertise include working with law enforcement, premarital, discernment counseling/couples on the brink of divorce, infidelity, blended family issues, adolescent issues, and grief and bereavement.
I have over 29 years experience in helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I take a systematic perspective and use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems in my practice, but may employ a variety of different treatment types to support you.
Horizons Health & Wellness Center is an accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, located in Charles County Maryland. We offer Counseling, Medication Management, IOP and PRP services. Individual Therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counseling”) is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a trained therapist—in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Relationship Counseling can be beneficial to couples and families who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Group Counseling is typically a small group of no more than 10 participants and therapists,
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems in my practice, but may employ a variety of different treatment types to support you.
Horizons Health & Wellness Center is an accredited Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, located in Charles County Maryland. We offer Counseling, Medication Management, IOP and PRP services. Individual Therapy (sometimes called “psychotherapy” or “counseling”) is a process through which clients work one-on-one with a trained therapist—in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Relationship Counseling can be beneficial to couples and families who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Group Counseling is typically a small group of no more than 10 participants and therapists,
I have been in private practice for 45 years and specialize in sexual dysfunction,step family issues and major life transitions.
Navigating life's stresses, dealing with relationship disappointments and regaining self confidence and hope are issues that we can confront together. I will help you become aware of your harmful patterns of behavior and replace them with new healthier ones. Through awareness learned in therapy, you will develop a new sense of comfort and satisfaction with your life.
I have been in private practice for 45 years and specialize in sexual dysfunction,step family issues and major life transitions.
Navigating life's stresses, dealing with relationship disappointments and regaining self confidence and hope are issues that we can confront together. I will help you become aware of your harmful patterns of behavior and replace them with new healthier ones. Through awareness learned in therapy, you will develop a new sense of comfort and satisfaction with your life.
Women's InnerFitness & Wellness Center, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a driven, successful woman who excels in your career, cares deeply for your family, and strives to achieve personal goals?
We specialize in helping high-achieving women find balance and prioritize their well-being. Our services include personalized wellness plans, stress management strategies, and holistic therapies designed to support your mental, emotional, and physical health. We empower you to thrive in all areas of your life while maintaining your success.
Are you a driven, successful woman who excels in your career, cares deeply for your family, and strives to achieve personal goals?
We specialize in helping high-achieving women find balance and prioritize their well-being. Our services include personalized wellness plans, stress management strategies, and holistic therapies designed to support your mental, emotional, and physical health. We empower you to thrive in all areas of your life while maintaining your success.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with couples in high-stress relationships, I bring both confidence and passion to providing comprehensive, evidence-based therapy.
I take time to really get to know each person’s story, looking at the big picture before diving into specific issues. My main focus is on helping couples navigate their relationships, encouraging them to explore, discuss, and challenge their thoughts and feelings together. I use a systemic and integrative approach, always maintaining a nonjudgmental stance.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with couples in high-stress relationships, I bring both confidence and passion to providing comprehensive, evidence-based therapy.
I take time to really get to know each person’s story, looking at the big picture before diving into specific issues. My main focus is on helping couples navigate their relationships, encouraging them to explore, discuss, and challenge their thoughts and feelings together. I use a systemic and integrative approach, always maintaining a nonjudgmental stance.
Medical Family Therapy: I assist individuals/families coping with chronic medical issues.
Everyone needs support sometimes. You may be looking to tune-up your life, or rekindle your relationship, I understand coping with stress and issues can leave you feeling alone and questioning yourself. If you're feeling anxious or wondering what's happened to your loving relationship, let's talk. Getting to the heart of the matter can resolve barriers, create connection.and decrease stress. I'll help you process your next steps and regain confidence, utilizing multiple approaches to help you find peace and balance. You will discover keys to dissolving issues including parallel lives, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Medical Family Therapy: I assist individuals/families coping with chronic medical issues.
Everyone needs support sometimes. You may be looking to tune-up your life, or rekindle your relationship, I understand coping with stress and issues can leave you feeling alone and questioning yourself. If you're feeling anxious or wondering what's happened to your loving relationship, let's talk. Getting to the heart of the matter can resolve barriers, create connection.and decrease stress. I'll help you process your next steps and regain confidence, utilizing multiple approaches to help you find peace and balance. You will discover keys to dissolving issues including parallel lives, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in both Minnesota and Maryland and am currently a Board Approved Supervisor in Minnesota.
Trauma cannot be erased or undone, but what can be dealt with are the imprints of the trauma on the body, mind, and soul. The crushing sensations in your chest what may be labeled as anxiety or depression; the fear of losing control; always being on alert for danger or rejection; the self-loathing; the nightmares and flashbacks; the fog that keeps you from staying on task and from engaging with those around you, and your inability to open up fully to another human being. - Bessel Van Der Kolk
I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in both Minnesota and Maryland and am currently a Board Approved Supervisor in Minnesota.
Trauma cannot be erased or undone, but what can be dealt with are the imprints of the trauma on the body, mind, and soul. The crushing sensations in your chest what may be labeled as anxiety or depression; the fear of losing control; always being on alert for danger or rejection; the self-loathing; the nightmares and flashbacks; the fog that keeps you from staying on task and from engaging with those around you, and your inability to open up fully to another human being. - Bessel Van Der Kolk
Elizabeth Blocker Ebaugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I have some training in EMDR and Family Constellations.
After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
I have some training in EMDR and Family Constellations.
After 26 years of practice I see my ideal client as one who is ready for change. Ultimately, life is the method by which we grow. I work with a variety of tools to meet each client where they are. I have faith that we can all meet the challenges within ourselves and in life and find the inner capacity to move forward. My clients have ranged from those healing from a recent or historical trauma to those wanting life coaching. I have a holistic/systemic vision of my clients and enjoy working with body, mind spirit when appropriate.
Are you or your family/peers concerned about your drinking?
About me: I am an experienced therapist who has lived overseas and worked with multicultural, multilingual individuals and couples. I have advanced training from Washington School of Psychiatry and Washington Psychoanalytic Society. I can usually schedule an initial appointment within 48-72 hours.
Are you or your family/peers concerned about your drinking?
About me: I am an experienced therapist who has lived overseas and worked with multicultural, multilingual individuals and couples. I have advanced training from Washington School of Psychiatry and Washington Psychoanalytic Society. I can usually schedule an initial appointment within 48-72 hours.
There may be issues in the past that include family, loss, trauma, adoption; it could be more recent- including gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ or wanting to create a family.
I provide a space for you to talk and be heard; to see and be seen; to explore and be curious about things that may be hard or scary for you; to take risks and know there is a net if you want to fly and might be afraid of falling. I invite you to be an active participant in your own change. I will collaborate with you, challenge you and support you.
There may be issues in the past that include family, loss, trauma, adoption; it could be more recent- including gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ or wanting to create a family.
I provide a space for you to talk and be heard; to see and be seen; to explore and be curious about things that may be hard or scary for you; to take risks and know there is a net if you want to fly and might be afraid of falling. I invite you to be an active participant in your own change. I will collaborate with you, challenge you and support you.
I developed my early expertise working with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues.
I connect well with young adults, and individuals and couples in transition, as well as recent parents adjusting to their new roles. The diversity of having worked in mental health, education & private practice has helped me adopt a versatile tailored approach to treatment.
I developed my early expertise working with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues.
I connect well with young adults, and individuals and couples in transition, as well as recent parents adjusting to their new roles. The diversity of having worked in mental health, education & private practice has helped me adopt a versatile tailored approach to treatment.
If you’re feeling hopeless, stressed, having relationship issues; overwhelmed with school, work or family related problems, and experiencing low self-esteem/low self-worth we are here to listen to you and give you the tools needed to manage.
At State of Mind Health & Wellness, we offer the following services: medication management, therapy, GeneSight testing, ADHD testing, Gender Affirmation surgery letters (must be a client for at least 1 year), employment/school accommodation letters, Medical Marijuana Certification, and Therapy Referral services.
If you’re feeling hopeless, stressed, having relationship issues; overwhelmed with school, work or family related problems, and experiencing low self-esteem/low self-worth we are here to listen to you and give you the tools needed to manage.
At State of Mind Health & Wellness, we offer the following services: medication management, therapy, GeneSight testing, ADHD testing, Gender Affirmation surgery letters (must be a client for at least 1 year), employment/school accommodation letters, Medical Marijuana Certification, and Therapy Referral services.
Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family.
I am experienced working with: * explained/unexplained infertility * male/female factors * secondary Infertility * third-party options like donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption * surrogacy * adoption * miscarriage * infant loss * pregnancy and parenting after infertility * high-risk pregnancy * multiple gestation (twins, triplets) * pregnancy reductions * GLBT family building * single motherhood * living child-free.
Finding a therapist who is a great match is essential when you turn to counseling to help build or grow your family.
I am experienced working with: * explained/unexplained infertility * male/female factors * secondary Infertility * third-party options like donor egg, donor sperm, embryo adoption * surrogacy * adoption * miscarriage * infant loss * pregnancy and parenting after infertility * high-risk pregnancy * multiple gestation (twins, triplets) * pregnancy reductions * GLBT family building * single motherhood * living child-free.
These challenges may include anxiety, depression, addiction, career stress, relationship issues, and family conflict.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches designed to meet the needs of each client. I have worked with a diverse client population in many settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and the criminal justice system. Prior to my career change, I worked in management roles for over 15 years at a large, local financial services corporation.
These challenges may include anxiety, depression, addiction, career stress, relationship issues, and family conflict.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches designed to meet the needs of each client. I have worked with a diverse client population in many settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and the criminal justice system. Prior to my career change, I worked in management roles for over 15 years at a large, local financial services corporation.
You love your family, but wish you were closer.
We will identify the patterns that you have created, explore how they developed and the impact they have on your life now. As we do this work, you will begin to see changes in your relationships. At times it may be challenging, but the benefits in terms of your happiness and satisfaction life will be tangible.
You love your family, but wish you were closer.
We will identify the patterns that you have created, explore how they developed and the impact they have on your life now. As we do this work, you will begin to see changes in your relationships. At times it may be challenging, but the benefits in terms of your happiness and satisfaction life will be tangible.
BDP offers individual, group, family and couples therapy to reach the WHOLE individual.
As a dedicated clinician passionate about understanding the complexities of the human mind and the human experience, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My approach to therapy involves eclectic evidence-based practices rooted in empathy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, recognizing that every journey is unique.
BDP offers individual, group, family and couples therapy to reach the WHOLE individual.
As a dedicated clinician passionate about understanding the complexities of the human mind and the human experience, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients. My approach to therapy involves eclectic evidence-based practices rooted in empathy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, recognizing that every journey is unique.
I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling.
Before entering private practice, I worked in all phases of community mental health (outpatient adult and child services, family therapy, alcohol treatment, emergency services coordinator, etc., culminating in running a partial hospital program for clients with the combination of substance abuse and severe mental health issues).
I have taught courses in trauma therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling to graduate students in psychology and counseling.
Before entering private practice, I worked in all phases of community mental health (outpatient adult and child services, family therapy, alcohol treatment, emergency services coordinator, etc., culminating in running a partial hospital program for clients with the combination of substance abuse and severe mental health issues).
Or it could be other emotional, relational or family issues.
I love helping men and women become more connected and centered within themselves and more effective in their life and relationships. I also specialize in treating the many hidden challenges of adult ADHD. In addition, I'm a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), a method proven to help mend distressed relationships and restore frayed bonds.
Or it could be other emotional, relational or family issues.
I love helping men and women become more connected and centered within themselves and more effective in their life and relationships. I also specialize in treating the many hidden challenges of adult ADHD. In addition, I'm a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), a method proven to help mend distressed relationships and restore frayed bonds.
Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.