Bisexual Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
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Pride Therapy DC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
More than your Therapist -Your Biographer-- In sharing your story- you can get Perspective , Power and Peace. LGBTQ- Supportive Therapy-providing an empathetic ear and concrete solutions. Whether your struggling with Anxiety, Trauma or Relationship Issues- or not being in one -you don't have to do it alone. Have You - your kid or spouse come out as Transgender, Lesbian
Bisexual
or Gay or HIV+ and have questions I have helped many others like you and have trained thousands of Healthcare Providers on how to be more clinically competent and sensitive in their care. Let's do the work together!
Not accepting new clients

Kelli A Cronin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
MAY 2021: CURRENTLY FULL 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.

Brittany Trexler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Sex, desires, attraction can sometimes be complicated and confusing. I'm here to help you move to a place of finding those topics exciting, fun, fulfilling! We get so many limiting and restrictive messages about sex and relationships that can cause shame or frustration. Let's unpack some of those messages to learn how you might experience more acceptance and joy in your sexuality and sexual or romantic relationships. Whether you're a single person, couple, or polycule there's so much we can work on together to improve things! You can be yourself and have the relationships and encounters you long for.

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.

Rachael Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
The status quo tells us we can’t trust ourselves, our knowing, or our bodies. Rachael believes that our innate knowing - when we can access it, is not only the gold we seek, but the light we shine for ourselves and in the world around us. From experience with eating disorders, self-injury, trauma, chronic pain, couples and larger family systems and the LGBTQIA umbrella to professional work in issue focused non-profits/campaigns (and even performing), Rachael is deeply in tune with the political and social ecosystems that our intersectional identities transverse on a moment to moment basis
Not accepting new clients

Lesley McGee
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC, RYT-200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Please note email is my preferred method of contact for new clients. When my clients are functioning at their best they are creative, playful, passionate, and hard-working. They are adults aged 18+ who are interested in a holistic look at their wellbeing (including factors like sleep quality, relationships, movement etc.). When struggling they tend to find themselves overwhelmed with worry, self-doubt, and/or self-criticism. They are also curious about their body sensations and what that information may mean for their mental health.

Cara Miller
Psychologist, PhD, SEP
Verified
Verified
I believe every person has the ability to grow and transform. I believe that we can best do so when accompanied compassionately along our journeys. Through increasing self-awareness, cultivating our inner and external resources, and understanding the interconnected influences of mind and body in our daily lives, we can transform through painful times and arrive into greater and deeper capacity for relationships to ourselves and with others. I specialize in working with adults through trauma healing, grief and loss (including that of beloved animals), LGBTQIA+ identities and relationships, depression/anxiety, and life transitions.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Obella M Obbo
Psychological Associate, MS
Verified
Verified
I have experience offering trauma-informed therapeutic services for survivors and alleged perpetrators. And I have offered counsel to many emerging adults struggling with fundamental childhood pain related to their upbringing and connected their experiences of racism, their ethnic origins, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodivergence, and the many other multi-dimensional ways we can identify and be made to feel othered. As I understand trauma can be relational, as so should be healing. So where you may find value in intimate partner, familial, or group healing, I am happy to meet you and other willing participants there.

Carla Carreira
MA, MS, SEP
I am a practitioner committed to diversity and accessibility and offer a holistic therapeutic approach targeted to fit client needs. I am dedicated to trust-building and co-creation and enjoy worksheets/ post-session exercises that reinforce and assist integration. I enjoy working with clients with traditionally limited access to care. I also appreciate curiosity for self-awareness and commitment to growth.

Emily Farr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Invalidating experiences can teach us not to trust ourselves, which may result in feeling small, hopeless, and less than. I’m here to facilitate opportunities for you to access your inner wisdom and tap into your potential to grow and thrive. I use an interactive and engaging therapeutic process that moves beyond conventional talk therapy. Our work together is practical and collaborative: We build a safe and trusting environment so you can connect to your emotions from a place of confidence and clarity resulting in more fulfillment, ease of living, and healthy connection with yourself and others.

Tamara Hope Pincus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
The goal of my practice is to provide a safe place for people to explore their lives and learn skills to help them cope in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. We will work together to help you figure out what issues you want to work on and how we can best address them.
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Rajya Karipineni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CYT-200
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Has life thrown a lot at you? Maybe you’ve successfully gotten through past difficulties, only to find your old ways of coping no longer serve you. Let’s work together to find your healing. With warmth and acceptance, I work to unlock your connection to and trust in your strengths, wisdom, and creativity. We'll shape an understanding of who you are, where you’d like to be, and what tools work for you to build skills and find solutions to your goals. Using my foundation in the neurophysiology of stress and trauma, I will partner with you to cultivate cognitive and body-based tools to cope and find new responses to present challenges.
Not accepting new clients

Alem Asefa
Counselor, LGPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Teens and adults living with low self-esteem, medical challenges, grad school and related stress, relationship and family of origin issues, grief and loss, identity/immigrant experiences, transitions, trauma, and anxiety and/or depression work with me to identify and implement strategies to manage or eliminate stress and distress. Through a process of identifying, understanding and evaluating emotional states, thinking and behavior patterns we eliminate and replace unproductive habits with more adaptive patterns toward an increased sense of well-being and ability to thrive and function satisfactorily.

Emilie B Joseph
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I currently work with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual therapy and have a special focus in working with clients holding marginalized identities (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities). My ideal client is someone who is willing to bring as much of themselves into the room (e.g., social/cultural identities, personal experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) in order to foster more self-awareness, growth, and make meaningful life changes.

Hamilton Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LLM, CCTP, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat patients and clinicians alike who are interested in enhancing their lives and building upon what they already use to guide them. I also I use different modalities to help address those concerns. My method of practice is to first plan, assess and then treat. We begin our sessions developing a "therapeutic relationship" by getting to know you. Methodically providing psycho-education, emotional support and mixed modalities to address each of your concerns and throughout treatment we reelevate your progress based on your personal needs.

Andrea Goddard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Andrea Goddard, the Clinical Director of the Center for Family and Behavioral Health (CBFH), devoted her career to providing psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples with a wide range of mental health and family relationship concerns. Dr. Goddard’s specialties include anxiety, ADHD, adjustment challenges, anger/aggression, bipolar disorder, depression, disruptive behavior, gender identity/questioning, noncompliance, OCD, tics, Tourette's, trauma, and family and couple relationship difficulties. Her approach is collaborative and she views clients as equal partners in the treatment process.

Taylore Mountain
MBA, AMFT
My ideal client is ready for change. They're open to self-reflection and understanding in order to have a better, happier, and healthier relationship. While we work on reaching a goal, we're also making sure we understand ourselves and our partners too. Therapy clients I can work with if you live in Illinois. All coaching clients can be anywhere. All sessions are virtual.

Phalasophy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LGPC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
We see you. If you've made it here, you are searching for something and we are passionate about joining you at the core of the pain, in the middle of the mess, and within the distress. We aim to be a witness and to co-create a space where we can tap into your capacity to resist, rejoice, rest, and recharge.

Doha Chibani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As your counselor my goal is to serve as your guide while you navigate through life's transitions. My goal is to guide you unpack the barriers that hinder you from reaching your potential. I tailor treatment to meet your needs and will work collaboratively with you to move forward. I have experience working with clients from all backgrounds and experiences and I specialize in working with the LGB, Trans and Non binary community, racial and ethnic minority identity exploration. I have experience helping heal the trauma experienced by refugees, asylees and immigrants, and from childhood abuse.
Not accepting new clients

Emily Sander
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you questioning whether you are "doing the right thing" for yourself and others? Do you have trouble saying "no", and then if you do, you feel guilty? Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, your job, relationships/friendships, and family? If so, I am so glad you are here, taking the steps to better your mental health and well-being! Life is incredibly stressful and sometimes we need some extra support to help us get through it.
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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?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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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.