Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Yogi Berra was on to something when he said "“Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." The only thing is, baseball is not the only sport that is impacted by the mental side of the game. In fact the mental component is important in anything related to performance; sports, public speaking, music, emergency-work, military, etc. As a mental performance coach, I help client's with topics including, but not limited to: confidence, anxiety, injury and return to play, stress management, communication, recruiting, relationship dynamics, relaxation, focus, and performing under pressure.

Deciding to ask for professional help with a personal or relationship problem can be a bit intimidating. Please feel free to contact me for a brief consultation to discuss whether or not I may be the best fit for you. If it seems that I'm not the best fit, I will gladly direct you to other resources. It's important that you feel safe, respected, and in capable, compassionate care. I work with individuals in an eclectic approach; that is, I integrate elements from several theoretical orientations to help people solve emotional problems, change behavior, and cope with stressful life circumstances, including relationship problems, work stress, and life transitions - to name a few.

Our practice focuses on providing performance and mental health services to athletes, performers and first responders. Our providers have years of experiences working with professional, collegiate and club athletes as well as performers and first responders. We work with you to help you become elite in your field. Common reasons that our clients reach out to us include building strategies to overcome performance anxiety, return to play from injury, increase confidence and focus and build skills to perform in high stress situations. We want to help you improve by building your mental game.

I believe that each person possesses an innate ability to heal. I consider it a privilege to work with my clients while they face transforming challenges. In my work, I customize my approach to each person, emphasizing individual strengths. My practice is holistic and I bring knowledge of alternative therapies, philosophical and spiritual approaches. With an emphasis on wellness and stress reduction, a client can achieve calm in order to focus on the problems at hand. I specialize in trauma, abuse and relationship issues, utilizing a blend of treatment approaches. I am trained in EMDR, mindfulness meditation and visualization techniques.

I believe that counseling can help you THRIVE. With compassion, warmth, and humor, I help people who want to change unproductive or unhealthy patterns in their behavior, and in their important relationships. I help individuals desiring to become stronger and healthier - often while experiencing crises or change in their personal or professional lives. My clients often struggle with issues that include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, co-dependency, substance abuse, work related issues, life transitions. One of my passions is working with adults - partners, parents, ACOA's - who live with anxiety & frustration over a loved one's alcoholism/addiction.

Is life just too hard? Have you tried everything that you know how to do and nothing helps to make things better? I have been trained to evaluate your situation and to empower you to change your life in ways that you hadn't thought possible. I have a master’s degree in counseling depth psychology, am certified in EMDR, and am a leader in a form of creative exploration called Interplay. My specialties are treating trauma, depression, anxiety, spiritual crises, and coaching to evoke creativity. I primarily work with individuals and groups.

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.

I connect deeply and empathically with my clients, and challenge them towards greater self-awareness that leads to happiness and peace of mind internally and within relationships. Individuals and couples inevitably reach periods of frustration and conflict that signal the need for change. Whether these problems are grounded in past loss or current misfortune, outside intervention can offer immediate relief. I specialize in treating mood disorders, couples in gridlock, and adult children with a legacy of trauma, neglect or codependency. Working with adults and couples, I approach difficulties compassionately and non-pathologically. Psychotherapy helps restore emotional balance and well-being.

The days are getting shorter. We will soon be losing an hour. Less sleep, less daylight. I love winter, but it can be dark. Seasonal Affective Disorder generally waxes in winter and wans in spring. This is a gentle reminder to make sure that you're covered with therapy and your medication. For medication management, give us a call. Provide us with your full name and your email address. We will schedule an appointment for you as soon as possible.

If you're ready to live into your resilience and power, you've come to the right place! I will help you reroute old patterns that aren't serving you anymore so that you can be intentional about becoming the person you want to be. We will work collaboratively to clearly identify your goals and create a plan to work towards them. As a mother and a military spouse, I have particular insight into the variety of challenges that can come up during life transitions and parenting.

Are stress and anxiety getting in the way of the life you want to lead? Do you feel tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in your head much of the time? Through evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - the "gold standard" of anxiety treatment - I help people overcome panic, worry, phobias, and OCD. I use honesty, humor, and compassion to help you break the cycle of worry and ultimately realize a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with learning challenges, ADHD, stressful family dynamics, depression, and anxiety. For many children and adolescents, there are struggles with behavioral and emotional regulation that are making life difficult for them and their families. Through dialogue and/or play, we develop innovative and creative strategies to help with self-regulation. For adult clients, through developing understanding of ADHD, depression and/or anxiety, I help clients make changes in their thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead to alleviation and reduction of symptoms.

As humans, we experience pain, loss, or difficulties in our lives as individuals and in our family relationships. We make our best efforts to cope, adapt or resolve these trying experiences on our own. But sometimes, we get stuck or they are too great to endure alone. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a safe place, free of judgement, invested in exploring, healing, and growing. Together, we can work on the interpersonal, emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues that hinder you and your relationships from reaching full potential.

I am best described as a general practitioner for young adult and adult men and women's issues such as anxiety, stress, depression and mood difficulties, either ongoing or brought on by situational factors such as work place problems, family and couples issues, illness, accident, death in the family or other unforeseen life changes. I see young adult males with depression, anxiety, relationship, substance abuse or alcohol problems.

Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,

I am passionate about working with young children and their families who are experiencing challenges with academics, parenting, separation and divorce, as well as regulatory and behavioral issues. I provide psychological, developmental, and admissions testing. I also conduct play therapy, family therapy, parent guidance, divorce mediation, as well as school consultations. Early intervention and prevention as well as parental involvement is essential and paramount for optimal and favorable treatment outcomes.

At such times, it can be helpful to have support to navigate through any hurdles you are facing. I provide a non-judgmental and safe environment to make room for this client/counselor alliance to happen. I meet you wherever you are with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I can help you work through difficult personal issues, such as low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. 24/7 Receptionists are available to have you scheduled right away