Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Grace Olivieri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20901
It is my belief that people possess strength and inner wisdom which leads them to identify solutions in their lives. Trauma, stress, and other problems sometimes get in the way of coping with life’s demands. As challenges arise so does the need for support. As a therapist my goal is to help people live a more fulfilling life. I help people navigate dilemmas such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, difficulties with attachment, sexual dysfunction, and trauma.
It is my belief that people possess strength and inner wisdom which leads them to identify solutions in their lives. Trauma, stress, and other problems sometimes get in the way of coping with life’s demands. As challenges arise so does the need for support. As a therapist my goal is to help people live a more fulfilling life. I help people navigate dilemmas such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, difficulties with attachment, sexual dysfunction, and trauma.

Braquelle Murphy
Counselor, MS, LGPC, CTSS
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing dysregulation and yearning for relief? Do you seek a deeper understanding of how your body holds onto stressful events? As a childhood trauma survivor, I empathize with the discomfort of your body holding onto trauma. My goal is to empower you with insights and provide a safe space for your healing journey.
Are you experiencing dysregulation and yearning for relief? Do you seek a deeper understanding of how your body holds onto stressful events? As a childhood trauma survivor, I empathize with the discomfort of your body holding onto trauma. My goal is to empower you with insights and provide a safe space for your healing journey.

Lorraine Biros
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I have a laid-back style and focus on creating safe space. My approach is pretty eclectic. Although my primary work is with the LGBTQ community--I have a strong LGBT and social justice background--it is not exclusive. I enjoy working with people willing to push their boundaries and learn about themselves. I also enjoy working with people exploring all kinds of creativity. I focus on what you see as your strengths. Building on those strengths makes the most sense to me when working with you.
I have a laid-back style and focus on creating safe space. My approach is pretty eclectic. Although my primary work is with the LGBTQ community--I have a strong LGBT and social justice background--it is not exclusive. I enjoy working with people willing to push their boundaries and learn about themselves. I also enjoy working with people exploring all kinds of creativity. I focus on what you see as your strengths. Building on those strengths makes the most sense to me when working with you.

Constance E. Cannon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
In a space of warmth, comfort and acceptance, I offer you an experienced therapist who listens closely, actively, inquisitively- with the goal of helping you to feel heard and understood. I strive to help form the questions that need to be asked, to discern that which is in your control, to divine the source of your pain, and to use humor, laughter, tears and plain talk to make sense of your world; to motivate and help create an authentic healthier you. Over a 30 year career, I've acquired experience that includes: counseling and therapy, program management, training and consultation.
In a space of warmth, comfort and acceptance, I offer you an experienced therapist who listens closely, actively, inquisitively- with the goal of helping you to feel heard and understood. I strive to help form the questions that need to be asked, to discern that which is in your control, to divine the source of your pain, and to use humor, laughter, tears and plain talk to make sense of your world; to motivate and help create an authentic healthier you. Over a 30 year career, I've acquired experience that includes: counseling and therapy, program management, training and consultation.

John Chamberlain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
Hello! I specialize in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) primarily to help people with anxiety problems. I have considerable expertise in treating OCD, illness anxiety, and social anxiety, but I work with a large number of other problems, including relationship problems, depression, and BFRBs, and I do couples therapy as well as individual. Voted a Top Therapist in Washingtonian Magazine's survey of DC-area practitioners, I have over 20 years of experience in helping people to live and feel better.
Hello! I specialize in using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) primarily to help people with anxiety problems. I have considerable expertise in treating OCD, illness anxiety, and social anxiety, but I work with a large number of other problems, including relationship problems, depression, and BFRBs, and I do couples therapy as well as individual. Voted a Top Therapist in Washingtonian Magazine's survey of DC-area practitioners, I have over 20 years of experience in helping people to live and feel better.

Beth Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the human spirit and the potential in humans to learn, grow and change to better our lives and the lives around us. My ideal client is someone who finds themselves in patterns they want to become free from in order to be whether they are patterns that are deeply personal, relational, or familial. There may be issues of the past that include trauma, loss, adoption, family issues; it could be more recent issues around those same things or also gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ and wanting to create a family. You may be at a turning point in your life and want to find your own voice and knowing.
I believe in the human spirit and the potential in humans to learn, grow and change to better our lives and the lives around us. My ideal client is someone who finds themselves in patterns they want to become free from in order to be whether they are patterns that are deeply personal, relational, or familial. There may be issues of the past that include trauma, loss, adoption, family issues; it could be more recent issues around those same things or also gender identity, sexuality, race, being LGBTQ and wanting to create a family. You may be at a turning point in your life and want to find your own voice and knowing.

Lesley McGee
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Not accepting new clients
Please note email is my preferred method of contact for new clients. When my clients are functioning at their best they are creative, playful, passionate, and hard-working. They are adults aged 18+ who are interested in a holistic look at their wellbeing (including factors like sleep quality, relationships, movement etc.). When struggling they tend to find themselves overwhelmed with worry, self-doubt, and/or self-criticism. They are also curious about their body sensations and what that information may mean for their mental health.
Please note email is my preferred method of contact for new clients. When my clients are functioning at their best they are creative, playful, passionate, and hard-working. They are adults aged 18+ who are interested in a holistic look at their wellbeing (including factors like sleep quality, relationships, movement etc.). When struggling they tend to find themselves overwhelmed with worry, self-doubt, and/or self-criticism. They are also curious about their body sensations and what that information may mean for their mental health.

Cely A Faria (Falo Portugues)
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Online Only)
I provide support as I counsel individuals, family members, and adolescents having difficulties and challenges with family conflicts, individual problems, marriage issues, work difficulties, problems with peers, memories of physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse. Counseling include life challenge issues such as teenaged pregnancy, anxiety/phobias, and depression. As a native-born speaker of Portuguese, I believe I would be uniquely qualified for working with individuals and families with a Portuguese background.
I provide support as I counsel individuals, family members, and adolescents having difficulties and challenges with family conflicts, individual problems, marriage issues, work difficulties, problems with peers, memories of physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse. Counseling include life challenge issues such as teenaged pregnancy, anxiety/phobias, and depression. As a native-born speaker of Portuguese, I believe I would be uniquely qualified for working with individuals and families with a Portuguese background.

Robyn S. Zeiger
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20903
For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.
For the past 4 decades plus, I have specialized in LGBTQ issues. I currently focus on gender identity issues and assist my transgender clients with navigating their often challenging journeys. As an "out" cisgender lesbian practitioner, I strive to help my LGBTQ clients travel from a place of shame to pride. Much of our work centers on self- esteem and the ways in which homophobia and transphobia impact so many areas of our lives-including family, career, and our intimate relationships. I love animals and also do veterinary counseling and consulting. My style is interactive and casual. I highly value your confidentiality.

Leigh Leslie
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Our relationships with others can be the source of our greatest joys and our greatest pain. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to help you develop healthy, supportive, relationships - be they with partners, children, parents, friends, or co-workers. With over 25 years of experience providing individual, couple and family therapy, training family therapists, and teaching about families at the university level, I am committed to the important yet often difficult work of enhancing self-understanding and improving relationship/family functioning.
Our relationships with others can be the source of our greatest joys and our greatest pain. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we work together to help you develop healthy, supportive, relationships - be they with partners, children, parents, friends, or co-workers. With over 25 years of experience providing individual, couple and family therapy, training family therapists, and teaching about families at the university level, I am committed to the important yet often difficult work of enhancing self-understanding and improving relationship/family functioning.

Denise Miles
Psychologist, PsyD, LLC
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Adversity, while a common experience, is not easy to navigate. Due to ongoing problems, life transitions, or acute events you might feel anxious, depressed or distressed. Experiencing isolation, distraction, sadness, changes in appetite, sleeplessness, irritability, worry, and/or other changes can take a toll on different areas of life. Relationships might be the source of your problems or are being negatively impacted by your stress. Our work together will improve how you feel, increase understanding of yourself, and identify long-term solutions.
Adversity, while a common experience, is not easy to navigate. Due to ongoing problems, life transitions, or acute events you might feel anxious, depressed or distressed. Experiencing isolation, distraction, sadness, changes in appetite, sleeplessness, irritability, worry, and/or other changes can take a toll on different areas of life. Relationships might be the source of your problems or are being negatively impacted by your stress. Our work together will improve how you feel, increase understanding of yourself, and identify long-term solutions.
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Myrna L Frank
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20903
I think it's very important to find a therapist who is a GOOD FIT for you with your unique needs. While I think psychodynamically, which means that I focus on helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, I tend to be pragmatic and problem solving. My style is professional, yet relaxed and I'm appreciated for being both compassionate and having a sense of humor in my work. I see my patients in individual psychotherapy and very frequently in group therapy as well. Please note that I am only accepting new patients for group therapy.
I think it's very important to find a therapist who is a GOOD FIT for you with your unique needs. While I think psychodynamically, which means that I focus on helping my clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, I tend to be pragmatic and problem solving. My style is professional, yet relaxed and I'm appreciated for being both compassionate and having a sense of humor in my work. I see my patients in individual psychotherapy and very frequently in group therapy as well. Please note that I am only accepting new patients for group therapy.

Rosemary Moulton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
Have you felt misunderstood because of your sexual orientation, lifestyle, age, disability, or nonconforming body? Have you tried traditional psychotherapy and been disappointed with results? Since 2006, I have provided services to adults and seniors dealing with a wide array of issues. I help people arrive at their own answers and live their most authentic lives using the power of a therapeutic, healing relationship. I help lead people through difficult territory and highlight their successes as they align their lives with their truths. Do you want to change your life but don't know where to start?
Have you felt misunderstood because of your sexual orientation, lifestyle, age, disability, or nonconforming body? Have you tried traditional psychotherapy and been disappointed with results? Since 2006, I have provided services to adults and seniors dealing with a wide array of issues. I help people arrive at their own answers and live their most authentic lives using the power of a therapeutic, healing relationship. I help lead people through difficult territory and highlight their successes as they align their lives with their truths. Do you want to change your life but don't know where to start?

Jasmin Alostaz
Counselor, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you want to thrive, let loose of guilt and shame, and have deep, meaningful relationships, I can't wait to work with you! Our work together will help you know yourself better and improve your relationships with others. Using a collaborative approach, I will guide you to new ways of thinking, skills, and experiences that can enhance your life. Our work together will be light hearted and non-judgmental. This allows us to face challenging topics like cultural differences, shame, depression, and anxiety.
If you want to thrive, let loose of guilt and shame, and have deep, meaningful relationships, I can't wait to work with you! Our work together will help you know yourself better and improve your relationships with others. Using a collaborative approach, I will guide you to new ways of thinking, skills, and experiences that can enhance your life. Our work together will be light hearted and non-judgmental. This allows us to face challenging topics like cultural differences, shame, depression, and anxiety.

Omar Fawzy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CCATP, CCTHP
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Life can be filled with challenges and sometimes they become overwhelming. Those challenges can lead to feelings/thoughts of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, panic, and sometimes the symptoms we feel can't necessarily be easily identified. If your goals include identifying the problem, engaging in a journey towards personal empowerment and developing the tools to handle life's challenges, I am here to help.
Life can be filled with challenges and sometimes they become overwhelming. Those challenges can lead to feelings/thoughts of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, panic, and sometimes the symptoms we feel can't necessarily be easily identified. If your goals include identifying the problem, engaging in a journey towards personal empowerment and developing the tools to handle life's challenges, I am here to help.

Janice Fain Dean
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Kindness, unconditional acceptance, and deep listening: these are the basis of my work. If you are looking for someone who will connect with you, understand your particular life or work situation, and help you find and use your strengths to create more calm, better communication, more ease and love in your life, contact me. I always begin with deep listening, to help people find their own inner resources and build wellbeing. My office is fully accessible.
Kindness, unconditional acceptance, and deep listening: these are the basis of my work. If you are looking for someone who will connect with you, understand your particular life or work situation, and help you find and use your strengths to create more calm, better communication, more ease and love in your life, contact me. I always begin with deep listening, to help people find their own inner resources and build wellbeing. My office is fully accessible.

Wholesome Minds, LLC.
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Online Only)
We are a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists and social workers. Collectively, we have experience covering the developmental lifespan from assessing and treating young children with behavioral and learning concerns to working with adolescents and (young and older) adult clients who have issues navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, significant life stressors, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We work to achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized treatment plan.
We are a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists and social workers. Collectively, we have experience covering the developmental lifespan from assessing and treating young children with behavioral and learning concerns to working with adolescents and (young and older) adult clients who have issues navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, significant life stressors, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We work to achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized treatment plan.

Annyck Hamez
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...
Life is full of transitions, twists and turns, and "things coming at us". We sometimes wake up with a desire to free ourselves from mental - social/emotional hurt, when in front of life experiences. Whether the pain is new, or coming from the past, talking and having an outlet, is the beginning before releasing the negative WE hang on to... When you are ready and motivated to make changes to reach a new level of living, I am here to help you face the obstacles that are in the way of your objectives...

Evelyn Goldstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Not accepting new clients
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". For many people therapy represents a first step toward changing their lives for the better. Life's challenges and unexpected obstacles can create stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to help them weigh options, increase self-awareness, change destructive habits and pay closer attention to their feelings and behaviors. My office provides a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and to genuinely express themselves.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". For many people therapy represents a first step toward changing their lives for the better. Life's challenges and unexpected obstacles can create stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to help them weigh options, increase self-awareness, change destructive habits and pay closer attention to their feelings and behaviors. My office provides a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment that allows clients to feel safe and to genuinely express themselves.

Elissa Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Not accepting new clients
NOTE: I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME I look forward to working with you in individual or couples therapy to help you find a secure base within yourselves and in relationship to others. My goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable enough to trust and share with me so that we can explore experiences, thoughts, and emotions together. We will work on many levels including the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual to help you become aware of your own sense of self and purpose, and strengthen your connection to others. With couples, we will work to change dysfunctional cycles and renew connection and communication.
NOTE: I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME I look forward to working with you in individual or couples therapy to help you find a secure base within yourselves and in relationship to others. My goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable enough to trust and share with me so that we can explore experiences, thoughts, and emotions together. We will work on many levels including the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual to help you become aware of your own sense of self and purpose, and strengthen your connection to others. With couples, we will work to change dysfunctional cycles and renew connection and communication.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.