Addiction Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, weight loss, eating disorders and other addictions, I can help. With years of experience and many successful outcomes helping clients work through depression & anxiety, achieve weight loss and recovery from eating disorders, addictions, trauma, grief & loss, I welcome you and the opportunity to help you achieve results! With a caring approach & many effective interventions for adults & adolescents coping with personal stresses in work, school, relationships, divorce, custody & family issues, sexuality, I provide a safe environment to work through issues. I believe in you & your potential!

Being a human can be really hard sometimes. Maybe it’s hard because there’s an area in our lives where we struggle, like in our careers or relationships. Perhaps, we’ve experienced some painful times that we haven’t fully healed from or find ourselves engaging in problematic behaviors. Whatever our struggles, I’ve found that psychotherapy can help reduce our suffering and help connect us to the joy of being alive.

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.

I believe that every person has a desire to improve his or her quality of life, and it is my responsibility to assist those seeking help with that task. I do so by working with the client to develop attainable and measurable treatment goals, while dissecting all facets of the presenting problem. My approach is one of deep exploration with the aim of, in conjunction with the client, developing solutions that can be applied in the immediate and long term. My training is in crisis stabilization, grief support, and substance abuse with co-occurring mental health issues.

Honesty. Vulnerability. Courage. If you are reading this right now you may be looking to make some positive changes in your life. It takes someone that is truly honest with themselves to reach out when they need help. It takes vulnerability to talk about it. It takes courage to follow through. Sometimes we may feel stuck in life and we come to a bridge that we need to cross. Are you looking for a therapist that is real and genuine that can assist you in crossing this bridge?

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.

Are you looking for an experienced therapist that accepts insurances, offers evening hours, and returns phone call right away? I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals that are struggling in relationships, having difficulty with life adjustments, or bottling their feelings and acting out through addiction . My approach is tailored to each individual in a unique way, integrating various theories and styles of practice. Therapy is a one of a kind experience for people looking to change their lives. This is for those looking to be truly alive and to find deeper meaning, joy, creativity, and depth.

I am an experienced clinician who engages collaboratively with you in order to help you with your individual problems and stressors in an environment of support and acceptance. I work actively with you in sessions to formulate goals, pursue solutions and examine alternatives in order to improve health and well being. Depending on your individual issues, I employ both short term solutions focused therapy and long term psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Sharon Bolden works with adults who have co-occurring disorders, gambling addiction disorders, substance use disorders and mental health disorders. Sharon strongly believes in the Patient Centered approach including Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches. She has had extensive training in MI.

We thrive from emotional connections and sometimes those connections become strained by misunderstandings or disconnected through loss and we are left feeling distraught. Learn to develop effective communication skills, embrace grief, identify ways to cope, build trusting relationships with your significant other and those you care about. After a painful relationship sometimes we become unsure of the next step. Want someone to understand painful past experiences, anxiety, depression or indecision and how this gets in the way of a life you want to live? Take a deep breath, take the next step and call. No need to wait any longer.

Seeking therapy can be a frightening experience and finding the right therapist is extremely important. I belief in the value of a strong therapeutic alliance for the success of therapy and prioritize creating a trusting, safe, and nonjudgmental environment for clients to feel comfortable opening up and work through whatever is bringing them into therapy. My goal is to help individuals achieve their goals and resolve their issues using measurable and evidenced based approaches.

With over 30 years of experience to offer, I'm pleased to say that most of my clients have been referred by their friends who are or have been clients. When mutual respect develops, it ensures the trust and comfort needed to address and resolve most problems. I have always felt blessed and privileged to be a therapist and to sit with someone who is grappling with some of the most meaningful aspects of their lives. When you contact me, I'll be happy to honestly explore whether or not this will be a good therapeutic relationship.

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.

Asare Counseling Services is a counseling practice based in Silver Spring, Maryland. We focus on providing confidential individual counseling, consultation and trainings in many areas of need, including domestic abuse, substance use, relationship dynamics, divorce/separation, and co-parenting. We offer services that are holistic, practical, and meet the unique needs of culturally diverse communities.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN FEELING: Worried about future; Stressed about work; Discouraged and not motivated for life; Feeling I am not good enough; Feeling lost, loneliness, hopeless, and confused...WE WILL HELP YOU FEEL: Fulfilled life with purpose and joy; Ready for whatever life obstacles are ahead of you; Connected with the people who you are close to! You have been struggling for some time with negative thoughts and feelings that just won't seem to go away. You are in the right place. We can help! Mindology is a professional and licensed private counseling practice that is specialized in treatment for Trauma, Substance Abuse and other mental/behavioral disorders, in order to empower and help our clients to overcome day-to-day life challenges; achieve personal goals and improve the qualities of life.

Warm, welcoming Licensed Professional Counselor providing individual counseling services to adults looking to address a wide range of concerns. I aim to impart a sense of safety, support, and feeling truly heard, while assisting clients with identifying and reaching personal goals around change and growth.

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Have you been feeling trapped in the cycle of depression, anxiety, trauma, and or addiction ? Do you ever feel like you are running on auto pilot and want to achieve and maintain positive changes in your life? Are you having trouble falling asleep or are you lying awake in the middle of the night? Do you constantly find yourself replaying painful memories in your head, or feel overwhelmed with fears and worries about the future? Has the cycle of addiction made it difficult to live a life worth living? It would be my pleasure to join you on your journey to healing.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands you? With me, you will find a safe space to be yourself and explore whatever is getting in the way of the life you want. I will help you gain the insights and tools to move beyond your struggles into an authentic, self-led, thriving life. If spirituality is important to you, I will help you include spirituality and new mindfulness practices into your healing and growth. I specialize in therapy for thinking women, couples on the brink, and those seeking life balance. Together, let's move beyond problems to possibilities.

I have been in practice for over 15 years treating people with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, in these communities; HIV infected or affected, immigrants, at-risk adolescents, incarcerated adult males, parents with parenting challenges, couples who want to succeed in life and have resistance to their own success. As a Substance Abuse Professional, I perform Alcohol use assessments. I am a Certified Employee Assistance Professional who assists those who are having challenges at their workplaces.