Hebrew Therapists in Rockville, MD

I am a Certified Master Life Coach and work with clients to develop practical strategies to manage life challenges. I strongly believe that YOU are the most capable, resourceful, powerful force in your life, regardless of your circumstances, and that YOU have the ability to change your life by realigning your goals and committing to change. I will be your partner on your journey. I will listen, and help you nurture yourself and your plans by using my practical and results-oriented coaching approach.

**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Has your partner become a roommate instead of a romantic partner? Do one or both of you lack physical desire for each other? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Or perhaps you want to work individually, feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm + open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.

Are you struggling feeling moody or depressed. Are you dealing with painful past experiences. Do you feel distracted or overwhelmed by stress related to relationships? If what brought you here includes: wanting to feel better, address past wounds or develop healthier relationships, counseling can help. If you are trying to find a lifeline to get through a divorce or separation, dealing with immigration, or adjusting into American culture, then call for a free 15 minute consultation.

Welcome! I can imagine that the journey to get here has not been an easy one and I would like to congratulate you for taking the first step toward getting the help that you need. Research has repeatedly shown that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment where my clients can feel comfortable being their true selves and fully engage in the process to gain more insight into their feelings, core beliefs and actions, as well as to develop adaptive behaviors and coping strategies.

My focus is on developing individually tailored ways to resolve, or manage, emotional and practical issues. I treat a variety of emotional issues, such as: making decisions, ambivalent feelings, loss, conflict, trauma, and grief. These may occur in relation to other people, or because of internal emotional struggles. Symptoms may include: confusion, anxiety, depression, or despair. I am particularly interested in patients developing relevant skills, such as conflict resolution, emotional regulation, assertiveness, boundary definition, sleep management, and other coping skills.

I believe that everyone has the ability to grow, heal, and live up to their potential. My role as a therapist is to help you find meaning in your life and access your own inner creativity and strengths. If you are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or are having difficulty navigating daily stresses and relationships, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment to address issues that are interfering with ones ability to function optimally as well as teach skills that reduce stress and build self-esteem.

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.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Experiencing difficulty in a personal relationship? Have you been feeling stuck? Our licensed therapists understand how life may feel overwhelming when you are dealing with stress and sadness or adjusting to big changes that have happened. Let us help you to feel better and move forward with your life 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. You will also learn to apply new skills to your daily life that can be beneficial to you, both now and in the future.

In developing my therapy skills, I have learned from many therapeutic modalities such as client-centered therapy, existential therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy and solution-focused therapy. I believe I bring a unique awareness and ability to "listen between the lines" to my work that allows me to shine light on areas of relationships and patterns of communication that are sometimes clouded.

If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, or interpersonal issues, I can help. For many years I have been working with adolescents, adults, seniors, and families. I listen carefully and compassionately to your special needs, and consider them in the context of your experience and present situation—a holistic approach that recognizes both your needs and their roots. Often these roots are cultural, a fact I know because my own life spans several cultures. I am committed to empowering those affected by trauma and other adverse life experiences.

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?

ITGW works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and stages in the lifespan. We believe that people can learn from what their bodies (and not just their thoughts) might be trying to communicate in order to be their best selves. We see our clients in individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, we offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological assessments as well as CogMed.

My work consists of a collaborative exploration of your needs and hopes in a supportive and culturally sensitive environment. Past and present life adversaries often shape the way we feel and interact. Examining our unhealthy patterns and incorperating our strengths in a trusting therapeutic relationship, can elicit experiences of personal growth, living a richer life and increasing our propensity for healthy and adaptive relationships. I work well with a range of psychological needs and concerns; anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self - esteem, life changing events and trauma are some of the areas that I welcome in our exploration.

Are you struggling with your intimate relationship? As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, this is all we do. With 10 years of experience in the field of sex therapy, men, women, and couples come to us for our expertise in female and male sexual dysfunction and intimacy concerns. Rivka Sidorsky & Associates is designed to improve all the areas of intimacy and sexuality. If you are experiencing pelvic pain, unconsummated marriage, Vaginismus, sexual anxiety, sexual aversion, libido concerns, differences in desire, infidelity, sexual trauma, male sexual dysfunction, relationship and other concerns, you have come to the right place.

The challenges of early childhood are sometimes overlooked. Common, age appropriate behaviors could be quite difficult to deal with. Moreover, when a child presents highly disruptive and even destructive behaviors, parents may experience helplessness, anxiety and even shame. Loving and caring parents may try to do all the right things and a child might still show signs of struggle. In these days of social distancing and ‘remote learning’, many of our support systems are not available as we wish. In these conditions, managing difficult behaviors could become like another full time job and increase levels of distress in the family.

I have been helping individuals and couples work through difficult issues in order to have a more fulfilling life for over fifteen years. Having been trained to work with people across the lifespan has enabled me to integrate an understanding of the origins, development and resolution of behavior and relationship patterns which are presently holding the client back from important accomplishments or feelings of well-being in their lives, even though these patterns may very well have historically originated out of a functional need.

I CAN HELP YOU HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP. PREMARITAL AND COUPLES COUNSELING. "Why does my partner overreact?" "Why do I get so triggered?" "How come the punishment doesn't fit the crime?" “Why can’t he be more supportive?” “Is anything I do ever enough for her?” While you are feeling hurt, you have an added layer of confusion. You simultaneously love your partner and even hope to stay in this relationship to keep your love, family, and dreams intact. You are torn in a tug-of-war of emotions and desire to feel understood, accepted, and embraced by your partner.

I often support children experiencing behavioral concerns, challenges with independent sleep, and anxiety. I find young child treatment is most exciting and productive when parents participate in live coaching and lead child practice between sessions. I also specialize in supporting teens and adults as they manage life’s transtions and develop skills for addressing anxiety-related challenges. My individual therapy patients learn to identify opportunities for change and flexible frameworks to use in a variety of situations. I enjoy working with teen and adult patients who are eager to take what they learn and make it their own.