Couples Counseling Therapists in Rockville, MD

I believe that everyone can benefit from finding someone to talk to about life's challenges. I also recognize how hard this can be. As a therapist, my first priority upon meeting with clients is to make them feel comfortable. I offer a non judgmental space and work collaboratively with clients to develop solutions to their problems. I work hard at simply connecting with my clients in a very real and authentic way. I spend time understanding their unique challenges and tailor my treatment approach to the individual. I work with individuals, couples , and families; young adults and adults.

My name is Sierra Coleman, and helping people is my calling. I feel lucky to be able to call myself a therapist as it’s my passion. I believe that each client has their own unique set of challenges and responds in their own way to different interventions, therefore my orientation is deeply person centered with an emphasis on experiential therapy. I believe that problems are interwoven parts of the whole person (mind, body, environment, and the interpersonal) and see counseling as a collaborative process to empower my clients.

Are you or your teen feeling depressed or anxious? Experiencing difficulty in a personal relationship ? Have you been feeling stuck? Our therapists understand how you may feel overwhelmed when dealing with stress and sadness or adjusting to major life changes. Let us help you to feel better and move forward to reach your personal goals. We provide a warm and supportive environment where you can openly discuss your concerns as we work together to resolve them and access your own strengths. We work with ages 12+ across the lifespan. Individual, couples , and group therapy services are available in-person and via telehealth.

* NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR THERAPY AND NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING * I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who helps adults, couples , and teenagers address a variety of mental health concerns, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and difficulties related to life's everyday challenges. I am also board-certified with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and can combine neurofeedback training with psychotherapy sessions to help clients conceptualize and address their treatment goals from an emotional, behavioral, and neurological science-based perspective.

When your own best thinking isn't helping you move forward through a challenge, finding a skilled therapist is a courageous thing to do. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds and experiences to identify life patterns that get in the way of positive growth. I have the experience of over 20 years of practice informing all I do. I work best with individuals and couples who are motivated to take an active role in their therapy experience and apply what they learn outside of the therapy hour.

Nita Johnson is a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of professional experience in various mental health settings, including roles as an inpatient social worker, outpatient group therapist, Employee Assistance Program counselor, and private practitioner. Throughout her career, Nita has worked with clients from diverse age groups, backgrounds, and facing a wide range of challenges. She is adept at supporting individuals grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and work-related stress. Nita's therapeutic approach is centered on her clients' needs, offering empathy and fostering collaboration.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you utilise your potential to lead a satisfying and productive life . While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand how the events of the past continue to have an impact on your life, and through that understanding reclaim your choices and control of your life now. Through a variety of different therapy approaches and techniques, we will set clear goals and tackle the obstacles, internal and external, which get in the way of your accomplishment of your goals and keep you from the life you want.

Hello! Welcome, my name is Alicia, and I am an LCPC in Maryland, USA. It’s been my goal in counseling to build an empathetic relationship , so that you feel safe to explore areas that you may not have previously explored. I have 8 years of experience helping others work through stressors related to mood and anxiety disorders, relationships, trauma, social and cultural issues, caregiving, grief, loss, employment, identity, substance use, and serious mental illness. I am a flexible therapist who enjoys exploration of multiple evidenced-based strategies that work for you.

TELETHERAPY AND IN-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS with experienced psychotherapists who are licensed at the highest level of their profession. We accept mayor insurance plans and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, Our clinicians reflect the full diversity of our community. We provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables our clients to work towards solutions, develop coping skills and have a better understanding of the issues that interfere with self-esteem and a sense of well being.

Are you or your teen having difficulty with relationships and want to learn new strategies to help stay calm and self-regulated despite intense feelings? Do past traumatic events negatively impact your current relationships? Are you or your teen feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, angry, or depressed? My approach to treatment is founded on developing a strong and empathic relationship with each patient, which facilitates meaningful changes, increased self-awareness, and personal growth. We can work together to develop skills that instill hope and confidence in your own, or your teen’s, ability to overcome life challenges that arise.

I am experienced in working with families, couples and teens who have been impacted by severe mental health issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, disordered eating, grief/loss, substance abuse and more. My goal is to help people stay connected during moments of crisis and distress. I help people who struggle to stay connected and caregivers who struggle to parent teens. I typically work from a Family Systems framework, using Attachment Based Family Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. I offer a wide range of therapeutic interventions to support families and teens in meeting their mental health goals.

Recognizing the need to seek therapy is both courageous and difficult. Working with a therapist who is a good "fit" is integral. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to do the work necessary to reap the benefits. I work with people who present with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and other daily life issues. I have worked extensively with individuals and families in crisis. I work collaboratively with the client to establish ways to cope with their difficulties in a warm, empathic environment. I am EMDR trained and utilize this modality as appropriate.

Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? There is hope and recovery to overcome OCD. I will teach you how to change your relationship with anxiety by looking it in the face and walking towards it instead of walking away. It is easy to stay trapped and believe the false messages that your OCD feeds you. I will teach you how to rewire your brain into no longer believing those false threats that your brain is torturing you with. My treatment approach teaches you how to stop competing

I help children and adolescents who are showing signs of anxiety, OCD and depression. I am here to provide evidence-based treatment for these symptoms and compassionate support to parents and families.

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.

Hello and welcome! Sometimes our lives are stable; however, there are times where we are suddenly confronted with traumatic experiences or losses, such as health problems (dx. of cancer or terminal illnesses), the death of a loved one, separation of the family, loss of work, problems with our children, or academic struggles. These situations can make us feel unsure of our own capacities and emotional strengths which can lead to increased vulnerability, and can cause us to start experiencing high levels of depression and anxiety, or other emotional pain/fears.

As a clinician, I am aware that the decision to seek guidance in resolving an issue, is a difficult undertaking. With this in mind, I provide a non-judgemental, safe and supportive setting in which to move forward. I am interactive and direct. I have 30 years experience working with adolescents and adults who have confronted and resolved issues with anxiety, depression, life transitions and trauma (physical, emotional, sexual), which have impacted their lives.

I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.

Are you struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior? Do you spend hours watching pornography on your computer? Have you had several unsuccessful attempts to stop your behavior? Are you feeling like your life is spiraling out of control? If so, you may be struggling with sexual or porn addiction. Or perhaps you suspect your partner may be struggling with these issues or he has just exposed to you the truth about his behaviors?