Veterans Therapists in Rockville, MD

I am a licensed physician who believes in a patient-centered approach to health and wellness. Psychological health and physical health are often interrelated and complex. Everyone is unique, which is why I take a specialized approach in caring for each individual in my practice. I enjoy working with my patients and providing them the educational tools to help them make positive changes in their health and well-being. I have over 25 years of experience and I have seen many examples of success when individuals are empowered by having the right information in a supportive, collaborative environment.

My client focus are adults in clinical, family and individual psychotherapy sessions. I work with those with mental illness, chemically dependency and legally involved individuals. I conduct counseling and evaluations for families, individuals and veterans with PTSD. I can assist military personnel and their families during periods of adjustment.

Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts, anxiety, panic, and depression? Do you find yourself in an unfulfilling relationship, feeling disconnected, isolated, and misunderstood? Do you have difficulties with communication, emotional and sexual intimacy? I help people change how they relate to themselves and the people around them to live more fulfilling and satisfying lives.

Second Chance Addiction Care is a boutique outpatient addiction center serving Montgomery County, Maryland, and the broader Washington, DC area. We seek to help all patients achieve and maintain healthy lives in our comfortable, safe, and therapeutic environment. Our team has decades of experience in addiction treatment and addiction medicine, including leading government addiction programs. Our professional staff also includes individuals who battled the disease of addiction and now have many years of sobriety.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults around a variety of issues, including life transitions, anxiety, depression and trauma. My goal is to help individuals chart their own course by increasing awareness of how past experiences continue to resonate; to draw on their resilience, strengths and skills; and, to modify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress so as to bring about lasting change. My approach involves joining with clients with curiosity, gentle humor, and warmth. Treatment approaches follow theory, best practices, and is practical. Clients typically report improvement after a few sessions.

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.

Do you struggle with difficult feelings, visceral memories, or relationship conflicts? Do you find yourself feeling unsupported or even rejected for your unconventional or unorthodox beliefs? Today it can be difficult to find a space where you can feel safe to discuss topics important to you. In a safe, nonjudgemental and unconditionally supportive environment together we can work towards your goals and emotional wellbeing. "Everything is difficult before it is easy". - Goethe

As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by phone or video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.

Are you feeling anxious about how COVID-19 is impacting your life? Are you experiencing stress related to this unknown entity? Now is the right time to process these feelings and develop tools and strategies to address them. I am offering secure teletherapy to any client who wants to start therapy now, but is concerned about office visits. I help clients develop concrete strategies to relieve symptoms, while simultaneously exploring the root of their anxieties. Think of of therapy as filling a tool box that you take with you when you leave.

Dr. Lanham treats children, adolescents and adults across the Lifespan. He is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical work, he teaches Neuropsychological Evaluation to neuropsychology fellows and medical residents. He served 7 years as the Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center site for the Defense & Veterans Head Injury Program (DVHIP). Dr. Lanham utilizes an eclectic approach towards treatment, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of his patients and their families.

Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. I specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. I bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for my clients. With children, I implement and integrate play and sandtray therapy to facilitate and increase the child's confidence. For adolescents and adults, I create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, challenges, anxieties, and fears.

​Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 18+ years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans , journalists (awarded certificate through JTSN), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.

The first steps to caring for your mental health can often feel the most difficult. Keep going!

My goal is to assist clients with their desire to change, heal and grow. I typically work with adults with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, developmental/ attachment trauma, self-esteem, body image, and phase of life problems. I also have interest in working with individuals with reproductive challenges (infertility, pregnancy loss, and post-partum issues), new parent adjustment, couples counseling, and severe mental illness. In addition to psychotherapy and consultation, I offer full comprehensive assessments for a better understanding of your cognitive, social and emotional functioning.

I've been a therapist for 35 years. I've worked in the public and private sectors with those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Personality Disorders, and those with serious mental illness.

Some times life situations and events can knock us off our feet and turn our lives upside down, leaving us to wonder if we can ever recover and put the pieces of our lives back together again. We all have a story and I believe that we all have the ability to rewrite that story. We can choose to be the victim of our circumstances or we can choose to be the victor. All human beings have the inborn tendency toward growth and self -actualization.

I have extensive experience treating our nation's uniformed service members and their loved ones, many of whom have faced circumstances like these: Combat and sexual trauma, Profound loss, geographic separation from family support, relationship distress, parenting challenges, depression and anxiety, cancer, issues with eating and body image, gender issues, and difficulty excelling professionally due to ADHD. I had specialized training in treating gender-questioning and transgender people. I have a post-doctoral master's degree in psychopharmacology, and can consult with other prescribing providers for best medication outcomes..

My office remains open for in person appointments throughout the pandemic, For the latest in appointment availability and wait list times, take a moment and visit my website at www.guidingprinciplesllc.com! Guiding Principles Counseling Services was founded on the belief that people can change, and must tap into their inner strength and moral compass to guide them toward change. Here at Guiding Principles I foster a warm, comfortable, compassionate and nonjudgmental environment, where a client can begin to emotionally unpack his/her concerns, and leave with specific cognitive behavioral tools to utilize in their everyday lives.

We are the Trauma Resilience and Education Center of Greater Washington, DC (TREC DC); a collective of psychotherapists, consultants, and supervisors with expertise providing evidence-based and trauma-informed services to the greater DC area. We specialize in working with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma and are struggling to return to a life they value living. Trauma does not occur in a vacuum and we seek to understand how the broader socio-political context impacts those who have experienced trauma and/or are traumatized by the systems in which they live.