Substance Use Therapists in Rockville, MD

Service areas: (Maryland, Washington, DC, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana and Mississippi) What is your view of life? We all face challenges which can become a pathway to goal achievement as we gain a better understanding of ourselves and our capacity to have a fulfilling life. With over 20 years of clinical and professional experience I assist individuals, couples and families, and businesses and organizations address challenges and find solutions, establish progressive goals, enhance communication and relationship skills and attain healing and hope through a person-centered approach.

I promote a warm, non-judgmental space to support clients as they work through challenges that they may be facing. I have helped clients struggling with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, substance use , trauma, low self-esteem, stress management, and more. My goal in the therapeutic relationship is to help individuals navigate life’s changes and struggles, achieve greater peace, and enjoy their unique process along the way.

Taking that first step towards seeking support and selecting the right therapist can be daunting. If you're looking to work with a warm, compassionate and effective therapist I welcome you to learn more about me, my therapeutic approaches and practice. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive therapeutic space in which you can share your feelings, gain insight, and learn strategies to cope with loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, failure to launch, family or work challenges. I provide individual, couples, family and group therapy.

Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.

Dr. Chen has extensive experience working w/ substance use , eating disorders, PTSD, and mood disorders. Dr. Chen completed his clinical training at mutiple clinics and also specializes in self-esteem and confidence development. The first goal is to understand why a person is struggling. Then, work with the patient to build resiliency and strength to adapt and overcome life's challenges. Dr. Chen incorporates real-world experiences/exposures with CBT/DBT and social skills training into his therapies to maximize the therapy gains. A focus of therapy is also on the development of happiness and finding the purpose/meaning for life.

I enjoy working with adults with anxiety, impulsivity, addiction (i.e. substance use , sex and love), postpartum issues, trauma, difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, infidelity, divorce), and adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.

Sometimes we go through experiences that plant the seeds of self-doubt and shame or leave us confused and grappling for answers. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment for you to be able to process the complexities of life by self exploration, to garner a deeper understanding of yourself through a holistic approach; taking into account the body, mind, spirit, and emotions in the quest for optimal wellness.

As a licensed counselor, I strive to provide my clients with the insight, perspective, and support needed for my clients to grow and thrive within their own lives. I offer my services to those who may be looking for support and guidance during difficult times or those who are looking for a safe space to discuss their thoughts and feelings with a trusted and knowledgeable professional. While I have worked with a wide range of individuals, I feel that I offer my best services to adults, teenagers and couples. A population that is important to me are those that identify as LGBTQ+.

Thank you for visiting my profile! I have more then 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I help treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating through difficult and challenging times. While working with me, you will have the space to explore feelings of anxiety, frustration, and sadness in order to better understand yourself. You will regain your inner strength, refocus, and develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them.

My clients gain the ability to regulate emotions, develop emotional resilience, communicate effectively, manage conflict and reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of mood changes, worry, sadness, shame, irritability, conflict, low self esteem and more. I use CBT, DBT, Solution Focused & Trauma Focused therapies, reframing, mindfulness, validating statements, reflection of feeling and meaning and active listening. We'll explore how past experiences affect current mood, thought patterns, relationships and more and move from making decisions out of habit to making more conscious and fulfilling choices. It's scary yet doable.

Are you struggling with mood dysregulation, loss of motivation, self-esteem issues, unmanaged stress, substance abuse, or just feeling unlike yourself? You are not alone dealing with these issues and it's okay to ask for help. These issues can occur at any point in life and can be difficult to manage on your own. Working from a perspective that aims to empower you and use your strengths for change, therapy can assist you in navigating through these issues while exploring the impact on your relationships, sense of self, and quality of life.

I am a psychotherapist and relationship/career coach in private practice. I offer psychotherapy for those who are experiencing challenges in their relationships or seeking relief from stress, substance abuse, anxiety, or depression. People see me for a range of issues including help with stress, anxiety, and depression, marital and family discord, communication skills, developing appropriate boundaries, building self-esteem. For people who are stuck in their life, career or relationships I offer coaching. I would like to help you overcome these challenges.

Esteemed neurologist Viktor Frankl once said, "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." His words resonate with my approach to counseling which is insight oriented & geared towards promoting personal awareness, resilience & growth. In collaboration with my clients I work towards facilitating & supporting behavioral change utilizing an integrative approach based on client's needs, strengths & goals. I hold state licensure in both Maryland & Virginia as well as national board certifications including NCC & CCMHC. I am also a registered telehealth provider in the state of Florida.

*TELETHERAPY AND IN PERSON VISITS AVAILABLE NOW* Difficult life experiences can create impacts on our life that we cannot control, leading us to see the present through the eyes of the past. Working alongside a therapist can help you reclaim your life and create healing. I believe we all are capable of healing from our struggles and simply need to be given the right tools and support. Using evidence-based practices such as EMDR and trauma-informed mindfulness, I aid client's in releasing the grip of the past and developing self-compassion.

I believe that your personal and ancestral pasts inform your present, but you also have the power to functionally rewrite and close the chapters that are rooted in powerlessness, guilt, fear, and shame, while freeing up the space and energy to curate the meaningful and meaning-filled future you deserve. As a queer, Chinese, eldest daughter of immigrants, I believe that it is important to hold space for all parts of you, no matter how much hate those parts have internalized, and no matter have much love those parts have been denied. An integrative, systemic, and humanistic framework guides my approach to healing.

Bicultural identity and the expectations for career and educational attainment, marriage, caretaking can cause psychological stress that further sadness, shame, guilt, loss of assertiveness, depression, anxiety and more. Navigating individuality while embracing a cultural identity you're proud of can be difficult and isolating. My clients gain an increased awareness and insight into how societal, cultural and familial values, beliefs and systems inform and affect actions, thoughts, and feelings and learn to implement more effective ways of thinking, relating and behaving to increase mood, outlook and 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.

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.

I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.