Psychoanalytic Therapists in Rockville, MD

Hello and Welcome! I feel that simply being present, actively listening, and earning trust is vital to utilizing therapeutic tools during the counseling process I see every person I work with as a unique, resilient individual whose life matters, as well as someone who I may get to know and grow with. As an eclectic counselor, I integrate elements from approaches such as person-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychoanalytic , as well as tuning in to various dialectic/mindfulness exercises. I enjoy working alongside (so-to-speak) adults, young adults, and adolescents in the clinical and community setting.

Couple and family therapy can sometimes serve as an efficient and effective strategy to improve the wellness of the whole family system. Sometimes severe psychological distress and suffering is located within the couple or family, rather than solely within a given person as it may appear at times. I have built up a strong skill set to offer a particular form of couple and family therapy known as " psychoanalytic couple/family therapy" which zeroes in on the undercurrent, unconscious meanings for destructive, relationship patterns that are outside the awareness of the couple/family.

Everyone experiences problems from time to time. We usually resolve life's daily challenges but sometimes they threaten to overwhelm us. Unresolved issues can affect us at home and interfere at work. Ignoring these situations usually makes them worse. Trying to resolve them on your own may only yield limited success. Professional help usually increases the chances for a positive outcome. At such times when you need support, I am available to help.

My approach is to help you to maximize your wellness and functionality. Life happens – chronic illness and pain, infertility, divorce, etc. My goal is to help you adjust to your new ‘normal’ and to restore your mental health to a place where you can cope and function effectively regardless of circumstances. Using a variety of therapies and relaxation and stress management techniques, the goal is to have you incorporate these "coping skills" in daily life with the goal of autonomy and self-reliance.

I help people to live more engaged and fulfilling lives. I will help you to understand and change unhealthy patterns of behaving that you have developed because that is how you've always done things. Together, through inquiry and exploration we will think about what you know about yourself that you do not let yourself KNOW.

Teens and young adults are faced with more stress than ever in our fast paced world, let me provide a safe and relaxing space for you so that you may process, reflect, problem solve, and self discover. We can talk about anything you'd like, from school stress, friends issues or family concerns. If you're an adult you may be looking for support around big life transitions like a serious relationship, college, graduate school, new jobs, moving, or revisiting past issues that now seem to be popping up again. I also work closely with new and expecting and hopeful mothers struggling with issues of anxiety or depression.

Are you having difficulty adjusting to the "new normal" of social distancing? While keeping us physically healthy, social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The stress of the current pandemic may also be worsening pre-existing problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Children may also be misbehaving more and experiencing anxiety, and families quarantining together may be fighting more. If you are struggling financially due to the pandemic, we can help. As a non-profit therapy center, we accept a variety of insurance plans and offer sliding scales fees.

I am a LCSW-C therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Life has a way of presenting people with challenges that may cause you to want to seek counseling to help you navigate your way through life's ups and downs. Sometimes these challenges make us feel stuck and uncertain, whether it be relationship issues, divorce, intimacy, death of a loved one, loss of a job, grief, suicide survivor, identity crisis, family conflict, addiction, domestic violence, abuse, sexual orientation, or simply feeling like you are at a cross roads and not sure what to do next.

Little interest or pleasure in doing things, Feeling down, depressed, feeling inadequate, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed and relationship issues some of the things I support clients through. We will process relational trauma, replace maladaptive behaviors and mood patterns (new or emerged in childhood ), increase effective communication and assertiveness and more. I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.

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.

I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally people come because they have reached some sort of personal impasse or difficulty and feel the need for an outside perspective or help. My job is to provide that perspective.

Are you consumed with disturbing automatic thoughts, and spending hours chasing, analyzing, reviewing, and giving meaning to the intrusive thoughts? As someone that’s been in your shoes, 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

You are beautiful, you are loved, you are creating yourself... let's embark on the journey of unfolding the best version of YOU. I sense your pain/ struggle; together we'll create the process of your healing and growth. I worked with clients at all developmental stages and issues - from crisis, trauma, special needs, adjustment, to managing clinical intensity mental health disorders, loss, family strategies. I am dynamic/ creative, I use techniques involving EMDR, visuals, movement, drawing, meditation, videos, reflection. Together, we'll create strategies that can take you where you want to be in your inner balance circumstances.

I had the privilege of working with a variety of clients (children to geriatric) in providing appropriate interventions, targeting recovery and progress. I help individuals with anxiety (OCD, panic attacks and social anxiety) with specialized evidence-based therapy. I also assist clients with depression including postpartum depression, grief, trauma and PTSD, addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and personality disorders to improve their life. I am also specialized in treating individuals and their families with neurocognitive disorders (dementia and Alzheimer's) and its care-taking burden.

TELETHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. My ideal client is willing to be introspective. They may present with a wide array of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, bi-polar, schizophrenia and adjustment and posttraumatic stress disorders, ADHD, substance and alcohol abuse, hoarding, LGBTQ+ related issues, sexual and physical trauma, relationship concerns and grief. Not only do my clients need validation and support, but they want to understand the function of their symptoms. My goal is to help clients make sense of their feelings and find ways to reduce their symptoms so that it does not interfere with their daily functioning.

How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.

Emerging adults looking to manage transitions, culture and identity, relationship stress, family trauma and abusive dynamics, mood changes, frequent worrying and more come to me to explore the origins and purpose of behaviors, moods and thought patterns; how they are sustained and how they impact psychological and overall well being. We'll develop a treatment plan to decrease the impact of trauma and grief, developing emotional resilience, developing appropriate trigger and stress response and a more positive self-concept. I'll incorporate your values, faith and cultural practices and belief systems.

Do you find yourself sad, angry and negative too much of the time? Is your ability to communicate with your spouse broken? Are your children exhibiting negative behaviors that put your family in a state of chaos? Have you suffered a loss or a change that has created an imbalance at home? I can help you and the members of your family to understand the situations at hand and develop the strategies to put your lives back together again. Whether you are an individual, a couple, a parent of an adolescent or a family seeking therapy, I can help.

Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping women heal and transform into their best selves from the inside out. To achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to support women identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.