Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Welcome and congratulations on taking a big step towards understanding yourself better and living a happier, more fulfilling life. I embrace a strengths-based approach of social work which emphasizes collaboration with a client to identify and utilize the strengths they already possess to achieve the goals that are important to them. While everyone comes into therapy seeking change of some type, I meet them where they are and examine with them their whole lives to find integrative solutions for better mental health and happier relationships.

Are you looking for a therapist to provide a safe space of respect and transparency? I specialize in unique relationship dynamics dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and diverse relationships on their journey towards growth, understanding, and fulfillment. I embrace and celebrate the unique tapestry of human connections. Whether you identify as monogamous, non-monogamous, polyamorous, or belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, my practice is open and affirming. Here, you can explore challenges, strengthen connections, and foster a deep sense of self-acceptance.

Want to learn how to manage anxiety, lower stress, communicate in a healthy way, improve your relationship, control anger, or handle a big life transition like a career change? I can help. Many years ago, a painful breakup led me to go to therapy. I learned how to soothe my anxiety and be more authentic with others. I learned so much from therapy that I eventually decided to become a therapist myself. I will bring all of my experience—from touring the country as a musician to marketing for Fortune 500 tech companies, advocating for economic and racial justice in Congress, and teaching meditation—to helping you achieve your goals.

I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, etc. Learning distress tolerance skills is a way to improve the quality of life and allows for a person to be empowered.

Trauma. Anxiety. Starting college. Moving over seas. Racial discrimination. Navigating romantic breakups. When you are experiencing a major life change it can cause worry, sleeplessness, irritability and even depression. Sadly, it seems that major changes don't just happen in isolation. In fact, you are likely struggling due to a combination of experiences that are further complicated by society's view of people from your background. It's not fair. As a clinician at PlayfulLeigh Psyched, I will help you get to where you or your teen wants to be.

In journeying through your growth process, it's important that you select a therapist who you trust will meet you where you are, and hold space for you in a way that feels organic. I hope to offer you such. While I've been trained in many modalities, I'm 100% in support of eclectic therapy which rejects a "one-size-fits- all" approach. Therapy can mean something different to each person seeking support---and that's okay.

Hello! Do you need help achieving your goals? No matter how large they may seem, I believe together we can overcome any problem. I want to give the best counseling experience to each person I work with, by tailoring the experience to your specific needs. I developed my practice Perceptive Minds for individuals looking to understand how their way of thinking may be negatively impacting their growth, while providing ways to get ahead of the problem in the future. Perception is key, and I am here to guide and offer support, while helping you to grow as a person, and developing a deeper understanding of oneself.

My intention is for you to feel safe bringing all parts of yourself into our sessions. All of you - all feelings, all identities - are welcome. Only in a relationship of relative safety & non-judgement can growth happen. I maintain that YOU are the expert on you and as such I take a client-centered, collaborative, and relational approach to therapy. I will use our relationship, my experience, and YOUR insight & self-knowing, as well as appropriate tools & techniques. I will ask about your goals, challenges, strengths, and what has worked for you in the past. Your care will be as individual as you are.

Thank you for seeking a therapist for support along your journey. Unfortunately, I am not taking on new clients at this time. Please continue your journey and find the right therapist for you.

Hello and welcome! My name is Andrea Boyd, (she/her) LCSW-C, and I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with young adults, roughly ages 18-26. This is a complex and exciting time of life in which we make myriad choices about who we want to be, who we want around us, what we want to do, and what we value, all while navigating a culture that often puts impossible expectations on us. The amount of pressure to perform or to be a certain way in these years can be overwhelming, especially for anyone with a different or marginalized identity.

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.

Are you feeling stuck in a painful situation and worried that things wont get better? Are negative patterns repeating in your life and relationships? Well, you're not alone. With the right help, you can turn things around. I am the Director of Sonja Williams and Associates. For over 20 years, I have been helping people overcome impossible situations and heal broken relationships. Our team provides therapy, coaching, and Christian Counseling to individuals, couples, youth, and families. Visit us in Silver Spring (across from Metro), Largo (across from Metro), or in our Olney-Clarksville location. Parking is free. Your tomorrow can begin today!

I am trained in a psychodynamic and relational approach that includes the use of play therapy, art, music, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. I have spent the last 20 years working clinically with children and adolescents in school settings in Baltimore City, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County. I currently combine my work as a school counselor in a special education facility with private practice.

Hey there! My name is Garrett, and I am a therapist but also a mirror. I help my patients examine how their learned negative thought patterns create their life outcomes and perspectives. I utilize a combination of CBT and solution-based modalities to help patients understand themselves and make changes for the better. Our sessions together will be a collaborative non-judgmental space for you to work through your healing journey! My goal is for you to build the confidence and resilience needed to handle life’s ups and downs. I look forward to meeting you.

I am looking forward to working with you and help bring about changes that will allow you to reduce anxiety and depression, and experience more energy and joy in your life. As a therapist, I am highly empathetic and aim to understand you and your personal experiences, providing a safe space for your work. With time, you will experience an increase in emotional awareness and openness, and improve your mental, physical, and relational, well being. I have a unique background having worked as a scientist for 30 years and understand the "professional-mind", issues with relationships, and difficulties in developing a meaningful and joyful life.

I work with adults with trauma related disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociative Disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My therapeutic approach involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and/or Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), though I may use other theories or approaches depending on the needs of the client and the therapeutic process. I am also trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy for the treatment of PTSD.

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.

At Re-New Psychological we are of the belief that you're doing the best you can with the tools that you have. We work to help you identify your strengths and your successes and identify areas of growth. Rather than highlighting pathology in your life, we help you develop new tools to overcome any roadblocks you have encountered. We bring clinical expertise to our work with you, but regard you as the expert on your life. You can expect that our work with you will be collaborative and goal-focused.