Elders (65+) Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Challenges occur in everyday life; however, when those challenges seem insurmountable, counseling can be a wonderful way to assist you in moving forward.  I believe there is a power lying within individuals that promotes their ability to draw on their own knowledge and personal strengths to rise above those tough life challenges.

I believe it is possible for people to change. For over 25 years, I have been working with teens, adults and seniors , helping them reassess what they want out of life and how to get it, change their approach to work and relationships, and heal the emotional and spiritual pain of loss, anxiety and depression. My areas of special interest include: Couples Therapy: Resolving Conflict and Deepening Intimacy; Grief and Loss: Healing the Pain of Loss and Adjusting to Living--Washingtonian magazine has named me a Top 10 Grief Therapist; Chronic Illness and Care Giving: Balancing Reality and Hope

Magyarita Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who has over 30 years of professional experience working with adults and seniors who are struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, and more.

The best clients are ones who are motivated to change. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to look at themselves and explore how best to create the changes they desire. I work with their strengths to overcome any hurdles on their way to a better quality of life. Everyone faces challenges. I help clients realize that how you face those challenges can make all the difference. I work with teenagers, adults, and seniors .

If you have concerns, worries or anxieties or feel overwhelmed sometimes, we can look at these together and work toward resolution in a relationship of trust, empathy, insight and honesty. I search for each person's strengths to enable them to have more control over their life. Most people have difficulty in relationships..........with friends, family members, or individuals in their work setting. We work together on improving communication to empower you to be more successful.

I am Board Certified in both Clinical and Neuropsychology, and my practice has evolved over the years to a primary focus on evaluations. Psychoeducational evaluations focus on academic skills and functioning, with ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders being of particular concern. These evaluations often lead to accommodations in schools and colleges and on standardized admissions tests. Neuropsychological evaluations examine the impact of psychiatric and neurological disorders on cognitive and emotional functioning. Cogscreen--AE evaluations are conducted to screen pilots and air traffic controllers.

Life is challenging no matter who we are. And there are times in our lives when we need extra support to get through the bumps and bruises life presents, whether suddenly or over a protracted period. I have been working with adults and seniors in the Washington DC area for over 40 years. I am experienced in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks and phobias, grief and loss, relationship issues and more. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental delays.

I have been in practice since 1981 and particularly enjoy working with clients experiencing life transitions as a result of life events such as divorce, death of a loved one, retirement, career transitions, midlife, etc.and with folks who identify as feeling anxious and depressed, experiencing multiple losses and trying to forge new identities. I work with individuals, couples and families with a wide age range. I am particularly well suited to working with adolescents, young adults and seniors . I also have a long standing specialty in working with disordered eating syndromes.

Welcome potential clients! I offer Christian counseling to Adults (20-65) with unresolved trauma, interpersonal/family conflict, a desire to improve communication skills, heal from infidelity, poor self-image, and spiritual strongholds etc. I believe that when we are able to successfully lean in and finally face our painful experiences without denial, avoidance or minimizing the harm we have endured, we learn what we do have control over, how to make healthy choices that honor God and ourselves, nurture the relationships we want to preserve, and move forward with an improved sense of confidence and well-being. Reach out...

Sometimes life just gets you down! It can be from stress in a relationship or from raising children, unequal work-life balance or the result of a traumatic event. The important thing to know is that you don't have to go through it alone. I also work with teenage girls on relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.

I am currently providing telehealth and phone sessions. I work in healthcare as a first responder and understand the stress and demands of the frontline and can provide the appropriate support needed to address your needs. I have been a licensed professional counselor for over 15 years providing trauma focused counseling to adolescents, adults and families in the community and hospitals. I use a strengths based solution focused approach to assist with minimizing stress and anxiety.

Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you finding your life is in turmoil because you have to make a change? Maybe you are changing careers or jobs, you’re recently divorced, your home is now an empty nest, or you are retiring. These are only a few of life’s transitions that can bring on depression and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the therapy I use most often, states that A (Antecedent action or event) + B (our belief about that antecedent action or event) Consequences, (depression or happiness).

George specializes in working with individuals who have complex behavioral and social support needs, and with their families and support systems. Our clientele often manifests both developmental and behavioral support challenges, and these are sometimes complicated by other physical, genetic or medical conditions. Practice specialties include counseling (family, group and individual), Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavior Support and cognitive/behavioral approaches. We also offer innovative, role-play social groups that combine virtual practices with tangible materials. Groups are fun, productive and highly engaging.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Welcome to your first step and a vital decision to choose you! Being seen and heard are undervalued in our society. Do you allow the space and care that you need to be whole? Pouring from an empty cup is difficult. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, whether seeking self-enlightenment, coping, better communication, or unity. Though implied in the text, I extend a special invitation to the men. We feel we always HAVE to be "ok," but we know better, fellas! Seeking help is a show of strength.

I have been in private practice for thirty years. I work well with families and adolescents. I tend to be more directive and confrontational in my counseling methodology. Having been in the U.S. Marine Corps and combat tested, I work well with those suffering from PTSD. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as I believe it gets to the point and allows one to make signifiant changes quickly. There are two things we do - think and behave. Change the way you think and behave to more positive and we have a positive outcome.

I help people in the midst or aftermath of life’s upheavals, when the ways they coped with stress are no longer sufficient. People I help are seeking support with: Difficult feelings and situations such as relationship strain, divorce, retirement, empty nest, illness, death and loss. Learning or practicing new skills or strategies to get through a challenging time. Conflict and self-criticism. Anxiety, depression and trauma. Inner conflict related to sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of a loved one. A roller coaster of emotions, such as anger, rage, and blame. Developing healthier ways of coping.

I am a seasoned psychologist, consultant, clinician who has been practicing in the DC 30 years. I'm returning to f/t self employment/ private practice after working f/t in the medical context at Walter Reed Bethesda, Kaiser, Nursing homes. Strengths as an agent of positive change include my personable, collaborative approach and our success in achieving agreed- upon desired results. I have extensive experience in the fields of behavioral medicine, trauma recovery, hypnosis, and clinical supervision and training. My clients see positive results and return on investment relatively quickly. I love this work, and always learning.

Life’s challenges can impact your already complex lives in ways that can feel heartbreaking or overwhelming. You may have experienced abusive family or intimate relationships, immigration-related trauma, or navigated the landmine of triggers that life can sometimes feel like. Challenges can also impact you when trying to create your own family. They may involve pregnancy loss, fertility journeys, adoption process, parenting difficulties, or other related situations.Whatever led you to this point, we can work towards finding the freedom to feel unstuck while honoring your experiences, trauma, and relationship with the idea of healing

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!

Do you live in a culture that is different from your culture of origin? Do you feel it's hard to be fully understood? Are you in the middle of a conflict with others? Sometimes, we feel lonely, lost, and disempowered when going through life transitions, good or bad. Transition could look like a divorce, a loss of a love one, a new cultural/sexual identity, or even an exciting new job. You don’t have to go through those transitions alone. Therapy is a safe space for you to explore the complex emotions come with those changes. If you are not sure what you are experiencing, therapy also allows you to get closer to the unknown.