Compassion Focused Therapists in Rockville, MD

Britt Rathbone is an expert in the treatment of adolescents. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked exclusively with adolescents and their families since 1985. He has a special interest in challenging, difficult to treat, and treatment-reluctant adolescents as well as those who have multiple and complicated mental health diagnoses. He trains therapists, speaks to professional and lay groups, and has taught advanced level social work graduate students at the Catholic University of America. Washingtonian Magazine has consistently named Mr. Rathbone one of Washington's best therapists for adolescents, and one of Washington's best therapists for group therapy.

Clients come to me when they are facing a challenge that they need support with. They might be wondering if there’s more to life or how they can feel more satisfaction in their lives. I can help you look at the blocks that are keeping you from reaching your goals. To do this I use a Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) approach as well as a Solution-Focused approach. I work holistically and see individuals as part of a family or other larger system. I offer a supportive, nurturing, safe, and confidential environment in which you can explore and find solutions for what is getting in the way of the life you want to lead.

Samuel Cooper (he/him/they) is a Licensed Master Social Worker, meditation teacher, and yogi. He practices from a trauma-sensitive foundation of pancultural spirituality and eclectic theory, and believes that therapy must be creative, fluid, and collaborative in order to meet the unique and changing needs of each client. No matter how big or small the issues we face, no matter how deep or wide the questions we ask, he believes that each of us contains the power to move towards insight, growth, authenticity, and healing. Sam’s work is ultimately dedicated to the flourishing of all beings.

I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!

Ellie Mental Health in Rockville isn't your average therapy clinic. We’ve created a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We strive to break down treatment barriers and provide you with customized counseling services that meet your therapy needs. We serve all populations and want to provide an inclusive environment for all.

My ideal client is one who has psychological mindedness to seek help & attains mental stability & self-acceptance to overcome their distress. I have the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients (children, adolescents, and adults) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery & progress. I provide specialized evidence-based intervention for clients diagnosed with anxiety (OCD, panic attacks & social anxiety), depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, addiction, schizophrenia, bipolar & personality disorders (BPD), Alzheimer's & dementia including caretaking burden of the family to improve their quality of life.

We aren't meant to face hardship alone, and having support can make all the difference. My work is centered on developing a strong therapeutic connection, increasing coping skills, developing effective strategies and overcoming symptoms that interfere with quality of life. My style is interactive, collaborative and client-centered. I use a variety of evidence-based interventions to help my clients reach their full potential and create lasting positive changes. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I spent 14 years working as a massage therapist and teacher.

The focus of starting a new therapeutic relationship is to create a safe space where you can unpack challenges, life transitions, stressors and grasp a better understanding of managing diagnosis including ADHD, depression and anxiety. I have also worked with professionals, new and established, to process stress, anxiety, increase interpersonal effectiveness and leadership presence. I have also worked with people with chronic illness, first-responders and caregivers.

Ellen Singer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has specialized in helping couples and families for 35+ years. She trained with Dr. Richard Schwartz in the evidence-based Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapeutic model. She’s also studied and incorporates tools from highly reputable Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, and Imago Therapy. She sees all couples and specializes in high conflict, infidelity/affairs, intimacy/sexual relationships, ADHD impact, and coping with parent-related concerns. She also specializes in couples coping with infertiity, connected to adoption, blended families, and LGBTQ families.

DR. KAT McGRADY EXCLUSIVE TELETHERAPY SERVICES After years offering direct services through school counseling and private practice, I now offer my services exclusively through teletherapy. As I am a clinically licensed counselor in Maryland, Maryland residents may use my services to address issues of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns or life transitions. I listen with intent so that I may genuinely understand your needs and goals. I then tailor our time together to guide, teach and strengthen your capacity for health and happiness.

Welcome! I conduct comprehensive and individualized psychoeducational evaluations for clients age 6 through adults when there are concerns regarding learning, attention, cognitive functioning and/or personal adjustment in the academic or work settings. Assessment of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, depression and anxiety are conducted.

Dr. Ahmed Adetola is passionate about health and wellness, and he views health in a holistic manner, which means he acknowledges the multidimensionality of health, such as: physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional. He believes that the health and wellness of these multidimensional aspects of human existence is what makes an individual whole and healthy. Ahmed believes we are all driven to realize our true potential and live a life that we are happy to live. In our journey to fulfill these objectives we may have to overcome various obstacles in our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health.

WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Holistic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, and burning out. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says!! By using healing techniques, you can let go of feelings and triggers by their roots to become unstuck.

My goal in therapy is to create a safe place where you can comfortably identify, process, and work through the challenges that are making it difficult to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions, relationship challenges, difficulties at work or school, and those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. In our work together, I will approach you as an individual and draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, mindfulness, and strengths-based perspectives.

Our focus is directed towards a client’s strengths. In today’s society it becomes Increasingly difficult to just “keep up”. We focus on the positive aspects to include client’s abilities, talents and resources that helped them achieve satisfaction. When feeling imbalanced or down on oneself it sometimes is difficult to recall or even identify the strengths that got you to a good place, that’s where We come in. We have been specifically trained on the Strengths Perspective and I have full belief in the clients capabilities. If you want to work with me I’m sure we can progress. This is a team effort. : ).