AEDP Therapists in Potomac, MD
Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I provide individual and couples therapy to adults and enjoy helping clients work through anxiety, trauma, attachment and relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. As your therapist, I will strive to understand your challenges and symptoms in the context of your personal history, biology, relationships, and intersectional identities. We will work collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan informed by our shared understanding of your presenting concerns and goals, my knowledge of psychology and evidence-based treatments, and your feedback.
Thanks for taking a look at my profile! I provide individual and couples therapy to adults and enjoy helping clients work through anxiety, trauma, attachment and relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. As your therapist, I will strive to understand your challenges and symptoms in the context of your personal history, biology, relationships, and intersectional identities. We will work collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan informed by our shared understanding of your presenting concerns and goals, my knowledge of psychology and evidence-based treatments, and your feedback.
I use AEDP, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness approaches, tailored to what you need.
You're a woman who looks fine from the outside. You're capable, you show up, you're the one everyone leans on. But underneath there's chronic anxiety, exhaustion that sleep can't fix, or a quiet loss of yourself. Maybe perimenopause or menopause is part of the picture. You don't need someone to just listen while you vent. You need practical tools and a therapist who understands without needing a long explanation. You want to feel like yourself again.
I use AEDP, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness approaches, tailored to what you need.
You're a woman who looks fine from the outside. You're capable, you show up, you're the one everyone leans on. But underneath there's chronic anxiety, exhaustion that sleep can't fix, or a quiet loss of yourself. Maybe perimenopause or menopause is part of the picture. You don't need someone to just listen while you vent. You need practical tools and a therapist who understands without needing a long explanation. You want to feel like yourself again.
As Ted Lasso says, "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad". Are you experiencing sadness, frustration, loneliness, and worry? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you caught in a negative self talk spiral? It's time to get some relief from these difficult issues and feelings. Sharing with me, I will undo your aloneness and help you gain the support and guidance you need. Whether you are an individual or couple, I can help you create new, healthy ways of interacting with your self and others so you get what you want out of life, emerging confident and connected!
As Ted Lasso says, "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad". Are you experiencing sadness, frustration, loneliness, and worry? Are you struggling with relationships? Are you caught in a negative self talk spiral? It's time to get some relief from these difficult issues and feelings. Sharing with me, I will undo your aloneness and help you gain the support and guidance you need. Whether you are an individual or couple, I can help you create new, healthy ways of interacting with your self and others so you get what you want out of life, emerging confident and connected!
You’re accomplished and self-aware—but something still feels “off.” Maybe it’s the weight of generational expectations, the silent pressure to be everything for everyone, or a quiet inner voice asking, Is this all there is? As a culturally attuned therapist with deep roots in South Asian identity, spirituality, and mindful healing, I support individuals and couples who are ready to slow down, tune in, and move forward with clarity and compassion. I firmly believe that therapy is a space to equip you to access your strengths, so you can more forward feeling more confident in your ability to bring your life in line with your goals.
You’re accomplished and self-aware—but something still feels “off.” Maybe it’s the weight of generational expectations, the silent pressure to be everything for everyone, or a quiet inner voice asking, Is this all there is? As a culturally attuned therapist with deep roots in South Asian identity, spirituality, and mindful healing, I support individuals and couples who are ready to slow down, tune in, and move forward with clarity and compassion. I firmly believe that therapy is a space to equip you to access your strengths, so you can more forward feeling more confident in your ability to bring your life in line with your goals.
On the outside, you may look like the perfect couple—successful, put-together, admired. But inside, it can feel very different. The pressure to “have it all together” often leaves couples stuck in repeating cycles of distance, conflict, or unspoken hurt.
I help couples and relational partners move beyond surface-level fixes and heal what’s really beneath the disconnect. Using EMDR, EFT, and attachment-based approaches, I create space for deeper safety, trust, and connection.
On the outside, you may look like the perfect couple—successful, put-together, admired. But inside, it can feel very different. The pressure to “have it all together” often leaves couples stuck in repeating cycles of distance, conflict, or unspoken hurt.
I help couples and relational partners move beyond surface-level fixes and heal what’s really beneath the disconnect. Using EMDR, EFT, and attachment-based approaches, I create space for deeper safety, trust, and connection.
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AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) Level III.
"Life is what happens to us while we're busy making other plans (Allen Saunders)." Depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, loneliness, life changes, indecision, performance issues, impulsivity . . . we all struggle with something; it's part of being human. And at times, it's more than we can manage on our own. Psychotherapy can help. My passion is to collaborate with you to discover what is troubling you, to support you in realizing the life you envision, and begin functioning at the highest level possible, both personally and professionally.
AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) Level III.
"Life is what happens to us while we're busy making other plans (Allen Saunders)." Depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, loneliness, life changes, indecision, performance issues, impulsivity . . . we all struggle with something; it's part of being human. And at times, it's more than we can manage on our own. Psychotherapy can help. My passion is to collaborate with you to discover what is troubling you, to support you in realizing the life you envision, and begin functioning at the highest level possible, both personally and professionally.
I am a level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist and am trained in EMDR.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
I am a level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist and am trained in EMDR.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often find yourself feeling sad, angry, or irritable? Perhaps you struggle to even know what or how you should feel. When we’ve experienced traumas, we learn to live in fear, doubt ourselves, and question our self-worth. We can even lose our sense of who we are. These struggles might be new, or so old that you can’t remember feeling any other way. Regardless of how you got here, you are ready for change. You don’t have to do this on your own. I have helped many people find their strength, confidence, and a sense of meaning in their lives.
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you are on an unchosen or changing path and you're looking for a therapist to help navigate new territory.
A "desire line" is a foot path made by us – people walking over time, as we discover that the path made for us isn't the easiest, safest or most fun route to walk. Desire lines remind us that we are not alone with our longing, frustration or irritation, nor are we alone in our search for fulfillment, peace or pleasure. Desire lines are also a good metaphor for life. Maybe you are on an unchosen or changing path and you're looking for a therapist to help navigate new territory.
I have advanced training in treating complications in grief, as well as in coherence therapy, coherent narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFS-informed EMDR, attachment-informed grief therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
I help adults navigate the challenging experience of coping with grief. Loss is often highly distressing and there is no duration of time that grieving should take. However, we sometimes feel stuck in our grief or desire support. Because grief is a natural response to loss, the goal of our work together is not to "cure" your grief, but to help you find ways to adjust to your loss and cope with the stressors that accompany it. I also work with clients experiencing relationship and family-of-origin concerns, including recovery from narcissistic abuse, navigating limerence, developing self-compassion, and cultivating authenticity.
I have advanced training in treating complications in grief, as well as in coherence therapy, coherent narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), IFS-informed EMDR, attachment-informed grief therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
I help adults navigate the challenging experience of coping with grief. Loss is often highly distressing and there is no duration of time that grieving should take. However, we sometimes feel stuck in our grief or desire support. Because grief is a natural response to loss, the goal of our work together is not to "cure" your grief, but to help you find ways to adjust to your loss and cope with the stressors that accompany it. I also work with clients experiencing relationship and family-of-origin concerns, including recovery from narcissistic abuse, navigating limerence, developing self-compassion, and cultivating authenticity.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
Welcome! Chances are, if you're coming to this page you're struggling with something. Making that first step to see a therapist takes a lot of courage and shows a ton of strength. It is my belief that we all need support and a safe place to process and grow. Creating that space and working with you to understand and grow through this time, is an honor for me. I love working with families, couples, individuals and adolescents and feel that one of my strengths is my ability to put you at ease and make the challenging process of therapy more comfortable for you.
I am a clinical and counseling psychologist with over 20 years of experience offering specialized care for anxiety, grief, trauma, family dynamics, immigrant experiences, and intercultural relationship concerns. Whether you’re seeking individual growth, stronger relationships, or relief from emotional pain, I’m here to support you. Every person’s journey is unique, and so is my approach to therapy. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including attachment theory, dialectical behavior therapy, emotion-focused couples therapy, and multicultural counseling, tailoring my methods to meet your needs.
I am a clinical and counseling psychologist with over 20 years of experience offering specialized care for anxiety, grief, trauma, family dynamics, immigrant experiences, and intercultural relationship concerns. Whether you’re seeking individual growth, stronger relationships, or relief from emotional pain, I’m here to support you. Every person’s journey is unique, and so is my approach to therapy. I draw from a range of evidence-based practices, including attachment theory, dialectical behavior therapy, emotion-focused couples therapy, and multicultural counseling, tailoring my methods to meet your needs.
You're having a hard time launching into adult life. You're floundering - not really sure which way to go, how to make a move, or why you should. It's like you're waiting for something that just isn't showing up: motivation , excitement, a REASON to get after it. So, you stew in a cycle of anxiety and depression - apprehensive and doubtful about the future...sad and angry that you're not taking control or rising to the occasion. Stuck in a rut, it's getting harder to keep up with your obligations, like work, academic demands and other routines. You're here because you've had enough. You're ready to dig in and find your purpose.
You're having a hard time launching into adult life. You're floundering - not really sure which way to go, how to make a move, or why you should. It's like you're waiting for something that just isn't showing up: motivation , excitement, a REASON to get after it. So, you stew in a cycle of anxiety and depression - apprehensive and doubtful about the future...sad and angry that you're not taking control or rising to the occasion. Stuck in a rut, it's getting harder to keep up with your obligations, like work, academic demands and other routines. You're here because you've had enough. You're ready to dig in and find your purpose.
As a psychotherapist and working musician, I'm dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of adults and children, and in particular, of artists, creatives, misfits, entrepreneurs, founders, and people with hidden creative identities. Together, I explore clients’ dreams and hopes, their messy, rude, and uncivilized parts, and the ways in which we all deny ourselves the truest embodiments of ourselves. I utilize a highly relational and integrative approach in treating anxiety, mood disorders, depression, “stuckness”, emotional dysregulation, career stress & burnout, executive functioning, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
As a psychotherapist and working musician, I'm dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of adults and children, and in particular, of artists, creatives, misfits, entrepreneurs, founders, and people with hidden creative identities. Together, I explore clients’ dreams and hopes, their messy, rude, and uncivilized parts, and the ways in which we all deny ourselves the truest embodiments of ourselves. I utilize a highly relational and integrative approach in treating anxiety, mood disorders, depression, “stuckness”, emotional dysregulation, career stress & burnout, executive functioning, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
I draw from evidence-based approaches such as EFT, IFS, ACT, and AEDP within an attachment and trauma-informed framework.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. Are you anxious, depressed, or feeling overwhelmed? Are you a couple feeling distant or trapped in conflict? Are you grieving, feeling stuck, or looking for someone to help you process emotions? It’s ok to struggle and ask for help. Fortunately, we all have an innate capacity for healing and transformation, given the right conditions and a little support. In therapy, we’ll work to nurture well-being and restore inner harmony. I’ll listen to your goals, and help you gain the healing, insight, and emotional awareness you need to live from your self-at-best—and continue to do so when our work is done.
I draw from evidence-based approaches such as EFT, IFS, ACT, and AEDP within an attachment and trauma-informed framework.
Hi, I'm glad you're here. Are you anxious, depressed, or feeling overwhelmed? Are you a couple feeling distant or trapped in conflict? Are you grieving, feeling stuck, or looking for someone to help you process emotions? It’s ok to struggle and ask for help. Fortunately, we all have an innate capacity for healing and transformation, given the right conditions and a little support. In therapy, we’ll work to nurture well-being and restore inner harmony. I’ll listen to your goals, and help you gain the healing, insight, and emotional awareness you need to live from your self-at-best—and continue to do so when our work is done.
These are some of the approaches I use, Eye Movement Desensitization/Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Gottman.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
These are some of the approaches I use, Eye Movement Desensitization/Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Gottman.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and transparent, informed by advanced training in treating trauma, evidence-based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT) and family therapy.
Therapy is tailored to your needs, whether for brief solution-focused work or longer-term, in-depth processes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I have particular expertise working with college-age populations. Academic focus, career aspirations, and young adult transitions can be a part of this endeavor.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and transparent, informed by advanced training in treating trauma, evidence-based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT) and family therapy.
Therapy is tailored to your needs, whether for brief solution-focused work or longer-term, in-depth processes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and I have particular expertise working with college-age populations. Academic focus, career aspirations, and young adult transitions can be a part of this endeavor.
such as AEDP, EFT and SFBT.
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.
such as AEDP, EFT and SFBT.
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'm a psychologist with expertise in resilience-building and nurturing intrinsic motivational growth-to-potential. I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism Level 1) as well as those struggling with trauma related to early attachment patterns or later life events, depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar. Our sessions will be built on a foundation of warmth and absolutely NO judgement (ever!), leading you to feel a greater sense of trust and emotional safety in our connection. Together, we will use techniques like secure attachment work and meditation to rewire your brain towards increased wellbeing.
I'm a psychologist with expertise in resilience-building and nurturing intrinsic motivational growth-to-potential. I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism Level 1) as well as those struggling with trauma related to early attachment patterns or later life events, depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar. Our sessions will be built on a foundation of warmth and absolutely NO judgement (ever!), leading you to feel a greater sense of trust and emotional safety in our connection. Together, we will use techniques like secure attachment work and meditation to rewire your brain towards increased wellbeing.
I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck in painful cycles of disconnection, even when there's love underneath. You may be having the same arguments on repeat, feeling more like roommates than partners, or struggling with mismatched desire and unmet emotional needs. Often, one partner asks for more while the other feels overwhelmed or shuts down—not because they don't care, but because they feel lost about how to fix it.
Whether you're coming in together or on your own, we work to understand the deeper patterns driving your relationship dynamics. My approach helps you slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath.
I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck in painful cycles of disconnection, even when there's love underneath. You may be having the same arguments on repeat, feeling more like roommates than partners, or struggling with mismatched desire and unmet emotional needs. Often, one partner asks for more while the other feels overwhelmed or shuts down—not because they don't care, but because they feel lost about how to fix it.
Whether you're coming in together or on your own, we work to understand the deeper patterns driving your relationship dynamics. My approach helps you slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath.
I draw mainly from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapies, Narrative Therapy, and Sex Therapy.
I work primarily with adult individuals on issues related to OCD and anxiety. Do you have intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or sensations that are causing anxiety or other challenges in your life? They could be focused on health issues, other forms of harm to self or others, fears around identity and authenticity, social or other phobias, or simply feelings of things not being "just right." You might be distressed by taboo sexual thoughts or consumed with fears of contamination or disease. The possibilities are endless! But your suffering doesn't have to be.
I draw mainly from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Psychodynamic therapies, Narrative Therapy, and Sex Therapy.
I work primarily with adult individuals on issues related to OCD and anxiety. Do you have intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or sensations that are causing anxiety or other challenges in your life? They could be focused on health issues, other forms of harm to self or others, fears around identity and authenticity, social or other phobias, or simply feelings of things not being "just right." You might be distressed by taboo sexual thoughts or consumed with fears of contamination or disease. The possibilities are endless! But your suffering doesn't have to be.
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Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.