Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Randi Wortman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have a passion for walking people through the therapeutic process, for healing old wounds, solving problems and seeing profound changes in my clients' lives. All of my clients are my ideal clients. I love the psychotherapy process, both personally and professionally. In my opinion psychotherapy is both a necessity and a luxury in staying sane. Taking the time to care about yourself and/or your family, children or loved ones, focusing on what is hurting and not working well and trusting me to offer perspectives, insights, connections, ideas, advice, and understanding can turn most challenging situations around.

Francine Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
My clients appreciate my warmth and kindness as well as my active engagement and communication. My approach includes behavioral, psychodynamic and psycho-educational strategies. Many clients have workplace issues as well as problems of daily life and conflict within the family setting. Often clients need to get in touch with their strengths and learn some new coping skills and strategies to enhance their relationships and quality of life. I have a special interest in themes of burnout, midlife transitions and work/life balance. I am prepared for short and medium term commitments.

Daniel Veiga
Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. When thinking about the stages of change, I prefer to meet clients where they are; and am willing to work at a pace they feel comfortable with at the start of treatment. Individuals come to treatment with a myriad of goals and needs. Specific issues may be difficult to pinpoint. However, one of my goals in the overall process is to see clients who are open to changing their current dynamic or patterns, with the hope of a more favorable outcome.

Megan Guresh-Clinical And Sport Psychology
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Verified
How do you handle the stressors of being a human and an athlete? In my practice, I provide mental health and mental performance services to high school, college, and professional athletes. Through my years of experience working with DI collegiate athletes, and as a former athlete myself, I understand the unique challenges athletes can face. I am skilled in helping clients navigate common mental health topics including anxiety, depression, body image, adjustment, perfectionism and self-esteem and mental performance topics such as confidence, anxiety, injury & return to play, pressure/stress management, recruiting, and communication.

Angela Gilbert
Psychologist, PsyD, NBCCH
Verified
Verified
I am a seasoned psychologist, consultant, clinician who has been practicing in the DC 30 years. I'm returning to f/t self employment/ private practice after working f/t in the medical context at Walter Reed Bethesda, Kaiser, Nursing homes. Strengths as an agent of positive change include my personable, collaborative approach and our success in achieving agreed- upon desired results. I have extensive experience in the fields of behavioral medicine, trauma recovery, hypnosis, and clinical supervision and training. My clients see positive results and return on investment relatively quickly. I love this work, and always learning.

Penny Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients are smart, successful people who want to create change in their lives. Does your life look good on paper, but you don't feel happy or fulfilled? Experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression? Maybe, like many, you suffered trauma, now interfering with your quality of life. You want insight and action, process and results, to feel and perform better. Maybe you are the concerned parent of a child, seeking help for emotional or behavior problems. You want a trusted therapist for your child who will include you in their treatment, and who will provide you with information and realistic strategies you can use at home.

Sheena Rabheru
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! I have a Masters's in Mental Health Counseling. I am lucky to have a broad base of experience working in this field. I have experience working with many types of issues, including substance abuse, mild and severe mental health issues, issues of daily living, etc. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings. I have done work in the USA and overseas, so I have a broad base of work experience. The most important thing to know is that I am passionate about helping people make their lives better.
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Tamia Barnes Tomasek Counseling LLC
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
If you struggle with reactions to people and situations you aren’t feeling proud of; let’s explore the process for change. Understanding why you react to situations is a key part of self awareness. Let’s get you to the place of understanding how your history impacts your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Leo Fraser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCW-C
Verified
Verified
Leo Fraser is an LCSW-C who has 10+ years of experience serving adults and adolescents seeking help within outpatient facilities, hospitals, and nonprofits. He completed his Masters of Social Work, specializing in mental health. His approach is psychodynamic mixed with CBT and Solution Focused using a collaborative approach. He believes in working in the present using your strengths to accomplish your goals.

Misty Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is really hard sometimes. I can imagine that you are here because you are ready to get rid of the barriers standing in the way of you being your best self. Maybe you have found yourself in a funk that feels hard to get out of or have lost motivation to do things you once enjoyed. It may be that you feel you can't get out of your head or overwhelmed by everything going on in your life or in the world. Maybe you feel isolated or misunderstood. Perhaps you feel scattered or are having trouble focusing on what's important. I am glad you are here, and I believe I can help.

Judith Upshaw
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Judith (Judy) Ann Upshaw is a licensed substance use therapist who specializes in the treatment of substance and behavioral abuse disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma. She practices individual, group, family, and couples therapists. Dr. Upshaw received a M. Ed. in Psycho-educational Processes from Temple University, and a Ed. D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. She takes an active person-centered approach to therapy and makes room for personal exploration, questioning, and collaborative problem solving.
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The Jon Thomas Group, Inc
Verified
Verified
The events of the past few years have taught us that we can't handle everything alone. We experienced unprecedented unemployment, isolation, and health issues. These experiences led many to depression, anxiety, anger, and fears. Many experienced hardships that they were ill-equipped to handle and turned to mental health professionals for the first time. Asking for professional help in mental health is slowly becoming as common seeking professional help in physical health.

Gwendolyn Pla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you dissatisfied with your life? Are you finding ways to compensate that do not serve you well, such as over- or under-eating? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Or, do you have a medical problem that has a dietary component that you have difficulty managing? These problems can have an impact on many areas of your life: relationships, work, and the way you handle money. I will help you sort out your difficulties and help you on the road to feeling better.

Alexis Mapes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LPC, LCPC, ACS
Verified
Verified
Evolve Wellness is a woman-owned, virtual, clinical therapy & wellness consulting practice based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Alexis is a licensed clinical professional counselor with two decades of experience providing individual therapy for folks living with grief, complex trauma, depression, and anxiety. Utilizing behavioral health interventions, she strives to meet each and every human exactly where they are. She’s a firm believer that each person is their own expert and capable of healing.

John (Jj) Jackson III
Counselor, MA, NCC, LGPC
Verified
Verified
You are invaluable, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It seems you must put on a brave face for everyone, meanwhile, you feel as if you’re cracking under the pressure. Perhaps you’ve been taught to disconnect from your emotions, and it is affecting how you see yourself. Maybe people lack an understanding and appreciation for what it means to be you. You want for more but don’t think that you deserve it or engage in negative self-talk. Perhaps even you’ve made some choices you are not proud of and punish yourself as a result. You wish for a different life but it is difficult to let go of what you have known for so long.

David L Hill & Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with addiction, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and depression? Do you feel alone? Do you feel stuck in your life? Are you looking for help navigating life, looking for help escaping the past trauma holding you back? Problems show up and people try their best to cope. I can help you navigate your thoughts and feelings.

Adela Lourdes Leon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, GC-C
Verified
Verified
Life is a journey with many challenges. Coping with the loss of someone we love can be one of life's biggest and most painful challenges. Are you grieving the death of a family member or a close friend? Have you lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death? Or perhaps, you are going through a situation in your life that is fostering feelings of loss and grief; such as a relationship breakup, a chronic or terminal ailment, loss of employment, or a loved one's illness. If you are, I can help you.

Richard (Pinny) Roth @ Eft Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.

Mark Bottinick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have one goal in therapy: your transformation. Why cope with a problem if you can eliminate it? Healing both the problem and its root cause creates lasting change. While traditional talk therapy can produce positive results, I have a broader therapeutic toolkit to help you rapidly heal troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In a first session, you can expect me to connect with you quickly and get to the root of the issues that concerns you. My style is relaxed, non-judgmental, I'm active in sessions and focused on producing significant, impactful results in the shortest time possible.

Intrapersonal Commitment to Wellness, LLC
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
Verified
Mark believes that individuals are uniquely gifted with a purpose to seek self-actualization and contentment to optimize intrapersonal wellness. He attributes the complexities of humanity to have enabled him to implement or utilize an eclectic approach to counseling. A therapeutic process is a safe place for individuals to learn more about themselves, mental health awareness, and spiritual connection. As noted within the inner-person, counseling requires a commitment to address cognitive and emotional deficits to seek wellness to promote a healthy balanced lifestyle.
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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.