Family Therapy in Silver Spring, MD

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Andrea Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialties include child and adolescent social-emotional development, mood disorders (anxiety and depression), family dynamics, and substance use disorders(SUD).
No matter how hard we try, sometimes we feel stuck dwelling on thoughts and feelings that we know hinder us from being able to move forward in our lives. I believe that therapy is a space for those that feel stuck to not only develop health coping skills, but also assess the impact that their life experiences might've had on their worldview and behaviors. I want to hold space for you to explore, unlearn and grow at a pace that is right for you.
(240) 724-8754
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Pamela Atueyi
Counselor, LCPC, LCADC
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you are feeling hopeless, depressed, or anxious, perhaps I can help you with this. If you feel you have no support from friends and family , I can be a support to you. Maybe it is childhood trauma you need to unpack. I can help you through it. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients reach their best selves. My goal as a clinician is to feel empowered to take control of their lives and be in optimal health.
(240) 202-1018
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Dennis O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
(301) 608-3764
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Rina Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Life can be tedious and overwhelming, especially when we do it with kids, work, and family . Even if we look around and see that “nothing is actually wrong in our lives”, we may still feel sad, lonely, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy can be very helpful in gaining the internal tools needed to cope better with our lives.
(240) 847-3841
Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
If you are an adult, couple, or family in need of therapy please feel free to contact me at Umeed Center for Healing Relationships LLC where we create a pathway to healing.
I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
(410) 431-1733
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Lesley K Sanders
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with young children and their families who are experiencing challenges with academics, parenting, separation and divorce, as well as regulatory and behavioral issues. I provide psychological, developmental, and admissions testing. I also conduct play therapy, family therapy , parent guidance, divorce mediation, as well as school consultations. Early intervention and prevention as well as parental involvement is essential and paramount for optimal and favorable treatment outcomes.
(301) 684-8146
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Evergreen Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As of Feb 2022, I'm excited to announce I will be practicing with Evergreen Child & Family Therapy . What drives my work as a therapist is my belief in your ability to make positive changes in your life and my dedication to building strong relationships. I take a client-centered, strengths-based, empathetic perspective. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated, engaged, and ready to gain self awareness. We'll work together to set goals, explore your past, and learn skills to implement in the future. I'm interested in strengthening your relational health and improving your overall well-being.
(240) 285-9195
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Jenny McCartney
Psychologist, PsyD, EdM
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I have expertise in working with family caregivers, especially the parents and siblings of adults with mental illness.
When your troubles are starting to interfere with your relationships, your work, or your health, it is time to seek professional help. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I help adults, couples, adolescents, and families to get things back on track. You will set the priorities for our work together.
(301) 684-6453
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
Not accepting new clients
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Sonja Williams And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, MDiv
Verified
Verified
I taught Couples Therapy as well as Marriage and Family Therapy at Johns Hopkins University, and served as Psychiatric Therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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!
(301) 979-7747
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Jin Zhang
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Your family immigrated here to make a better life for themselves. This is your home, but you’ve always felt out of place. Either you’re discriminated against because your name and appearance make you “not American enough.” Or you feel like a traitor to your family and cultural identity by over-assimilating and being “too American.” You can’t win. So instead, you hide, certain that any attempts you make will only isolate you further. On the one hand, you want to honor your heritage, but on the other, you’re terrified of being treated like an outcast. It all feels so impossible, and you don’t know where to turn.
(301) 349-1424
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Sheryl J Frank
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with learning challenges, ADHD, stressful family dynamics, depression, and anxiety. For many children and adolescents, there are struggles with behavioral and emotional regulation that are making life difficult for them and their families. Through dialogue and/or play, we develop innovative and creative strategies to help with self-regulation. For adult clients, through developing understanding of ADHD, depression and/or anxiety, I help clients make changes in their thoughts, feelings, and actions that lead to alleviation and reduction of symptoms.
(301) 825-5033
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Mindology Counseling and Wellness Center
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our experienced psychotherapists provide Trauma-Focused therapy to recognize and emphasize understanding how the traumatic experience impacts individual's mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being; utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Motivational Interviewing help clients to address past trauma, learn healthy coping mechanisms, improve interpersonal and family relationships, and commit to lasting recovery.
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.
(301) 701-2481
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Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Sarah Fairchild - Healing Hearts Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome to Healing Hearts Therapy. Whether you need support navigating relationship challenges, processing grief, managing anxiety/depression, or exploring ways to move forward from past trauma, I am here to walk with you on your healing journey. Within my scope of therapeutic work, I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, utilizing a blend of modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and somatic-based interventions.
(240) 253-6276
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Anne Lipp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Brief Strategic Family Therapy .
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.
(240) 213-9586 x5
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Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Not accepting new clients
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Kayi Hui-Spears
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
, family dynamics, inter-racial relationships, loneliness, communication), trauma/PTSD (esp.
As a person-centered, relational, and insight-oriented therapist, I am committed to empowering and affirming my clients in their pursuit of self-growth and meaning in life. My ideal clients are those who desire for emotional healing, positive self-esteem, mental clarity, healthy relationships, and building authenticity and balance in life. Using our relationship as a vehicle for change, I strive to help my clients to reflect on their past, to gain insights into their relational patterns and coping strategies, and to engage in intentional efforts in changing their lives in congruent with who they are and what they value.
(301) 597-7384
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Not accepting new clients
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Janice Fain Dean
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of gifted people struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, family of origin challenges, and other mental health issues.
Kindness, unconditional acceptance, and deep listening: these are the basis of my work. If you are looking for someone who will connect with you, understand your particular life or work situation, and help you find and use your strengths to create more calm, better communication, more ease and love in your life, contact me. I always begin with deep listening, to help people find their own inner resources and build wellbeing. My office is fully accessible.
(301) 679-7886
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Ronnie Biemans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I bring as well, wisdom developed over 25 years of clinical work and training as a counselor and family therapist .
My approach is particularly suited to those individuals who are struggling with emotional distress and anxiety, school difficulties and overwork. Students, caregivers, new parents, pregnant or postpartum women, infertile couples, parents of children with special needs, and those dealing with chronic illness have found my approach very helpful. Join with me to restore and renew your emotional health. Together we will explore your strengths and challenges and develop a plan just right for you, with strategies proven to ensure stress and anxiety reduction, mood regulation, improved sleep, fulfilling relationships and balanced living.
(240) 772-5451
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Yarrisa Reid- Comprehensive Clinical Solutions
Counselor, MC
My name is Yarrisa Reid, I'm a Mastered Level Counselor. I want to help you live your Best Life! I enjoy working with young adults and the older adult population. I specialize in individual and couples therapy. I want to to help you tackle issues such as, but not limited to mood disorders (depression/anxiety), trauma, relationships/ family conflicts. One size does not fit all, therefore techniques utilized are used and adjusted based upon the client's needs. I focus heavily on one's thoughts, feelings, emotions and response to internal/external stimuli.
(240) 679-5674
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Joel Kanter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
Besides the commonplace individual and couples psychotherapy, many clients, especially parents, consult with me about family problems.
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.
(240) 436-2792
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Leanne Juzaitis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Leanne Juzaitis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She has experience helping children, adolescents, adult individuals, couples, and families, and she has worked with diverse populations in a variety of settings including schools, community mental health centers, and the juvenile justice system. Leanne specializes in treating clients who are experiencing symptoms related to grief, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. Leanne received her Master’s Degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland School of Public Health in 2010.
(240) 821-5526
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.