Family Therapy in Silver Spring, MD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.