Blue Cross Therapists in Rockville, MD

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.

As human beings we have to always be ready to grow. Whether at work, or within our relationships and families, living an empowered life without support is difficult, and living a well balanced life is even more so. Dual trained in organizational and clinical psychology, I help my clients gain the skills they need to live purposeful and fulfilled lives. Whether amidst life transitions, in relationship conflict, struggling with mental illness, just working toward goals or overcoming character deficits, I help families, couples and individuals make effective decisions, live fulfilling lives, and thrive within tremendous opportunities.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, increased fear, hopelessness, stress, worry, low self-esteem, or adjustment issues? Or maybe, its life-changing events. I am a passionate therapist focused on building your self-esteem, confidence, and sense of empowerment. Mental health counseling is a journey of self-exploration and meant to increase your level of self-understanding, self-awareness, and personal growth and development. I strive to create a safe space for clients to process their thoughts and feelings as a guide to reach their full potential and therapeutic goals.

Do you live in a culture that is different from your culture of origin? Do you feel it's hard to be fully understood? Are you in the middle of a conflict with others? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and disempowered when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could look like a divorce, a loss of a love one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions come with the changes. If you are not sure what you are experiencing, therapy also allows you to get closer to the unknown.

A Woman In Transition Is A Powerful FORCE. I specialize in counseling women who are moving from and to a relationship, women starting and wanting a new career, women transitioning from working outside the home to staying home with family, women starting again for so many reasons, and women that just want their lives to be better and unencumbered by past hurts. My 12 years of experience in counseling also includes working with young women who are developing their identities, understanding how to love themselves inside and out, and developing into confident and productive women. NEW Offering Friend Therapy.

If you or your child are struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Behavioral challenges and you are not quite sure where to start, let us begin the journey towards healing together. This healing can mean many things to patients, as we all experience life differently. I believe in treating patients from where they are. I do this by building strong relationships with each patient, while utilizing Insight Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other research based clinical intervention techniques.

Our therapist strives to help clients find their voice and improve their mental health and overall well-being. You can rely on our village of therapists for support when dealing with difficult emotions, whether they are related to everyday stressors, complex life changes, or trauma.

Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment; sometimes, we just need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals. I am a clinical psychologist who believes that each individual is unique. Whether you are struggling with lifelong mental health difficulties, low self confidence, or every day stress, I will work with you as a collaborator and partner to help you get and your partner to where you want to be!

Kristina Dutcher believes that the clients are their own best experts, and works to build a collaborative space in session to help them identify and achieve their goals using individualized treatment plans. She uses a combination of approaches such as, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Theory, and Emotion Focused Therapy to help meet client needs. Kristina welcomes clients of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, religions, ages, political beliefs, or national origins. ** Note: Kristina is not currently accepting new clients or onto a waiting list. **

*I REPLY WITHIN 24 HOURS.* You can do this! You can face this! You have the tools! I am here to help to carry this burden for a time while assisting you to identify and grow your tools and skills to become stronger, wiser, and more capable to pursue that which is good and true in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, and numerous other internal and external barriers can seem overwhelming when trying to navigate daily life alone- so let's do this together.

Visit www.achieveitcounseling.com. This is where I tell you about my highlights, education, experience, and any other information that most therapist think is relevant to you. First, I want to explain to you the kind of individuals who I have the most success serving. With that information, you can quickly conclude whether or not I might be a good fit. The reality is, I want you to care more about you and not me. The individuals who are ready to achieve small wins are the most fruitful in therapy with me. My approach is direct, with hospitality, and respect regardless of past disappointments.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. Thank you for your consideration and I hope that we have an opportunity to work together. I believe that all of us have unique strengths and potential. Psychotherapy offers clients the opportunity to utilize these strengths to overcome a variety of life's challenges. These challenges may include anxiety, depression, addiction, career stress, relationship issues, and family conflict. I believe that clients gain the most from therapy when they work hard to explore thoughts and patterns of behavior that might be holding them back.

There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.

Dr. Stano provides individual, family, & group therapy services to children & teens as well as psychological assessment services to patients of all ages. Her specialties include working with children & teens experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, challenging relationships, identity issues, & health conditions. She works with families to navigate parenting concerns, stressful relationships, and significant life changes. She is an identity-affirming clinician who works with people of diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, religion, culture, ability, sexual orientation, & gender.