Teen Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Making changes in your life can be a difficult and, sometimes frightening, task. You have already taken one of the hardest steps, which is acknowledging that you need help. My clients have included pre-teens, adolescents, young adults and adults. I have worked with people who come into therapy for many different reasons, including the experience of trauma, anxiety, depression, treatment resistant depression, and bipolar disorder. Developmental struggles including adolescent stressors related to academia and achievement, and young adults struggling to achieve independence, are areas of particular interest to me.

Are you looking for a different way to relate to the world? Are there areas in your life that you would like to change? Do you need help trying to find or take a different path? If so, come talk to the staff at Relational Excellence, LLC. We are a distinguished leader and provider of clinical services with medication management services. Our service offerings include individual and group options to help you meet your treatment needs. Our mission is to engage interactively and respectfully with every person, family, or agency that we come in contact with. We seek to inspire change in everyone that we serve.

*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.

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.

In my practice, I work with a diverse clientele: children, adolescents and adults from all backgrounds. My approach is practical and conversational as we explore together the stressors of daily living, relationship concerns, parenting issues, and in some instances, severe psychiatric disorders. Often, clients seek short-term interventions, though for some difficulties therapy continues for an extended period. I allow my clients to set the agenda for our work together and decide what sort of help is needed.

Starting college. Moving over seas. Racial discrimination. Navigating romantic breakups. When you are experiencin a major life change it can cause worry, sleeplessness, irritablility 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 expereinces 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.

If you’re looking for a therapist in Silver Spring, MD, you’ll want to contact me. Whether you, your teenager or a family member is depressed, anxious or having relationship problems, I can help you develop the skills needed to improve self-esteem and enhance your relationship with others. I believe that your thoughts and feelings, people and experiences from your past cause negative feelings; anger, sadness, anxiety. People who work with me in therapy, generally feel a sense of well-being and gain the strategies and ability to manage challenges in their life.

I am a bilingual therapist with several years of mental health experience in all settings. I provide comprehensive Adolescent and Adult psychotherapy in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment. I provide Assessments, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, and Psychotherapy for all ages. I treat Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Disorders, and Behavior Problems.

How does anyone choose a therapist? The variety of options are daunting, and while many, many people have been to or go to a therapist, it is not a topic easily discussed, so it can be hard to find a recommendation. Many people resort to picking the person whose face looked nice, or went to a school they recognize, or work in a convenient location or accept their insurance. Often these techniques are sufficient, but when they are not it is a great loss, as it takes so much courage to look for a therapist in the first place.

Now available during after school hours! Its hard to be a teenager . Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma, so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.

Every day is filled with parenting battles that leave you exhausted and guilt-ridden, having lost your temper too many times. You ache for a more peaceful home and a loving relationship with your child or teen , but you don’t know how to get there. General advice and tips sound good on paper but they are not working with your child, and you don’t know why. Your energy and resilience are taking a serious hit. Worst of all, you are afraid that your child will be emotionally harmed by all the turmoil that goes on from day to day.

I am a friendly, down- to earth therapist who works with adolescents (14+) and adults. I offer an affirmative, person centered approach. In session, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques, among others, to help you cultivate the changes you hope to see in yourself. Clients from all walks of life have found that I am compassionate, empathetic, and easy to talk to.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Maryland and retired school psychologist in the District of Columbia. Served as an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia in the Psychology and Counseling Department. Worked as a clinical psychologist with addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and behavioral stress reduction at both outpatient and inpatient Military Treatment Facilities. My clinical expertise: clinical, psycho-educational, and comprehensive evaluations as well as treatment of child and adolescent behavioral problems, and mindful meditation.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed, sad and confused? Parents do you have an adolescent who is overwhelmed at this time in their life? Looking for help with your struggles is a sign of strength. Take control of how you have experienced difficult challenges in life. I offer an interactive style, both compassionate and challenging, to get you the results you want. I have over 20 years of experience and a deep appreciation for an individual's capacity to change. You will be greeted in a warm therapeutic environment, that is nurturing, safe and free from judgement.

Are you worried that your child is anxious, depressed or having difficulty navigating peer relationships? Are you struggling with parenting a teenager ? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and find yourself wondering where the passion went? Relationships can be both the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am specially trained to work with children, couples, and families. I provide a safe and supportive place where you are empowered to reach your personal and relationship goals. Together we can help you find balance, enrichment, and happiness in your life.

Are you or your child or teen struggling in school or having trouble getting along with friends and family? Are you or your child dealing with a tough issue, and having trouble moving forward? Are you feeling stuck in helping them or yourself return to your normal selves, or be the best you can be? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're welcome to talk to me. At any age, including adulthood, it is possible to learn new skills, gain understanding and experience positive change.

I have been in practice for over 20 years, working with adults, children and adolescents in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. The frequency and duration of each treatment depends on the unique needs of every person; for example, a college student may be seeking short-term therapy to deal with the transition from home to school or an adult may be seeking longer term treatment to understand a pattern of failed relationships. Children are often referred by family members or school counselors, who provide valuable background information to help determine the best treatment. Ongoing collaboration with parents and professionals is essential.