Child Therapists in Rockville, MD

Hello! I am a Maryland Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Community-Social Psychology. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents (ages 18 months - 19 years), presenting with a wide range of developmental, behavioral, social, and emotional challenges, as well as their caregivers and schools. I received extensive training and have worked in a variety of community- based, school-based, outpatient clinic, group practice, and private practice settings, including the renowned Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

Dr. Shira Benhorin is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with preschoolers/ children , adolescents, and families with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and social concerns, including behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, school challenges, social difficulties, and parent- child challenges. I offer individual and family therapy, and work closely with parents to enhance parenting and behavior management skills. I also specialize in working with children with Feeding Disorders (extreme food selectivity, limited oral intake), and LGBTQ youth and families.

Clients come to my office to reduce distress, anxiety, and problems with others. They seek treatment for children who struggle in school, at home or with friends. Together we identify strengths and difficulties, set goals and monitor progress. Treatment can help you to make changes, find more peace, get healthy, and get everyone back to their lives. I have expertise treating behavioral problems, trauma and health related problems including eating disorders in children and adults. With 15+ years of experience studying, teaching, and practicing psychology, I can help you take the next step.

WE PROVIDE TELETHERAPY AND TELE-PLAYTHERAPY. Growing Minds offers expertise in social-emotional development for early childhood through adolescence as well as parenting support. Our playful, experiential and evidence-based approach will engage your child and deepen your insight into your child 's behaviors and inner-world. We provide guidance in concrete parenting strategies to both manage challenges and highlight your family's unique strengths. Our integrative methods focus on the whole- child through individual, family, and group therapy modalities, along with collaboration with schools, specialists, and community resources.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. IN-PERSON AVAILABLE. In-home sessions available for children and families 0-8 years old. Just as each individual is unique, I see treatment as unique as well, meaning no single therapy approach can claim to be the solution to every individual that walks through my door. For as unique as you are, together we can make sense of your concerns, work towards your goals, and the quality of life you want and deserve. I have experience working with individuals across ranges of age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, and reasons for treatment.

Today you or your family are one step closer to a new you, where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. I see therapy (individual, couples and family) as a collaborative effort to figure out what obstacles are getting in the way of you and your family's happiness. We explore past and current behaviors, thoughts, relationships, and make connections between past and current experiences to help create change. We can work together to create a new experience that not only gets you through the storm to the calm, but can help you or your family thrive.

TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child , young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children , teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.

Did you wake up one day and feel as if you no longer recognize yourself? Are you beginning to struggle at work or with relationships? Do you feel like you know what you "should do" but you can't motivate to do it? Our therapists are action-based and can help support you or your teen/tween to get unstuck, gain insights, build more self-awareness, and work toward a positive future. We aim to help you improve your self esteem, strengthen relationships and work toward your goals. We teach skills that can be used outside of the office and in the real world and implement strategies to start feeling better.

I am an experienced therapist working with families for over 14 years. During this time I have worked with children , adolescents, adults and couples. My clients begin therapy as a means of overcoming obstacles or issues that prevent them from moving forward toward the individual goals they have set for themselves, whatever they may be. I help them assess and explore clear and realistic goals. I developed my early expertise working with adolescents with social, emotional, family or school issues. Since my early practice and training, I have gone on to also develop expertise in individual, couple and family counseling.

For the past 20 years, I have worked with children , adolescents and their families both as a special education teacher and a clinical social worker. I specialize in anxiety, social skills and behavioral struggles at home and at school, ADHD, challenges with inflexibility, problem solving and autism.

I do believe each person and family has unique resources to activate healing processes. Brief Therapy requires a highly collaborative approach between therapist and clients, and focuses on practical solutions and clear communication. Brief Therapy offers a maximum of 10 sessions but usually don't need that many to promote change in the problem that is presented. I work with individuals, couples and families with a variety of problems: marital conflict and affairs, depression and anxiety, children and adolescent problems, addiction, eating disorders, stress and work related problems. I also provide online-therapy services.

I work mainly with children (2-12 years) who suffer with anxiety, depression, regulation disorders and trauma-related symptoms. I have years of experience working with parents and their adopted children .

I am working with children teens and adults. I create an environment of support and safety in order that individuals, couples and families are comfortable to be vulnerable and grow. I have had vast experiences with different settings. My studies in mindfulness include yoga teacher training, meditation, breath work and visualisation. I use techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment theories. I work well with men after runnings mens groups for many years. I appreciate the entire life span including children and teens.

Are you or your child feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities? Is anxiety, stress, depression, or behavioral issues interfering with you or your family's daily life? Then therapy could be a great help.

I have been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years, specializing in anxiety, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and other areas of difficulty that children experience. There are many reasons a family seeks services for their child , and it is important for the family to feel that the therapist understands them, their child , and the needs of the family. I seek to gain this understanding, recognizing the fact that all children and families are unique, and that each individual has strengths to draw from to overcome the identified concerns.