Somatic Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Trauma. Mood dysregulation. Postpartum depression or anxiety. Grief/loss. Shrinking yourself. Low self-esteem/self-worth. Toxic relationships/behaviors. If any/all of these are your current believed truth; or you are experiencing feelings too overwhelming to handle alone - it's time to seek out professional help. Together, we will get to the ROOT of your anger, depression, anxiety, and whatever else is hindering your journey to YOU! Inquire here: www.nylutherapeuticsolutions.com/inquiry-client

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.

Traumatic and stressful life experiences have made it challenging for you to live life the way that you want. You find yourself struggling with thoughts such as, " I'm not good enough", "I'm a failure", or the feeling "something is wrong with me". You have struggled with anxiety or depression for as long as you can remember. Living this way is exhausting, and you want something different. Traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but sometimes it's not enough. Brain- and body-based therapies, such as Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be helpful.

Hello and welcome! My name is Andrea Boyd, (she/her) LCSW-C, and I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with young adults, roughly ages 18-26. This is a complex and exciting time of life in which we make myriad choices about who we want to be, who we want around us, what we want to do, and what we value, all while navigating a culture that often puts impossible expectations on us. The amount of pressure to perform or to be a certain way in these years can be overwhelming, especially for anyone with a different or marginalized identity.

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.

Life is wonderful, but life is stressful. Finding the balance in our lives is the key to growth and happiness. I create a supportive environment for you to slow down, express, and learn tools to connect with yourself. You hold the power and insight needed to heal and grow, and it is my privilege to provide the space and technique to make that happen.

We all have moments where we need support. Together we can expand your resiliency & strengthen your skill set. My approach is to create a collaborative and supportive space in which we explore your experience and discover the wisdom you hold within to heal and change.

Accepting NEW Clients! The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.

There are times that you might feel stuck in patterns that make life feel unsatisfying and empty. Maybe you feel depressed, anxious or in chronic pain. You may be negotiating a relationship or trying to adjust to a new job. Psychotherapy allows you the space to understand how your past and present intersect and what gets in the way of living life to your fullest while also helping you to tap into your inner resources. My approach is collaborative, thus giving you the space to reflect carefully. I work with you to develop better coping skills and help you to understand & manage complex feelings of anxiety or sadness.

As a first generation Latina, I have learned the importance of understanding the ways in which a person’s different identities intersect and shape their life experiences. As a therapist, my belief is that you are the expert on your life experience, and we, as therapists, are not saviors but guides to help you reach your vision for healing and your highest Self. I am a culturally affirming therapist that shows up in every session with authenticity. I have had the honor of working with people of varying cultures, legal statuses, ethnicities, educational backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses.

As a licensed therapist, I offer a holistic, eclectic and multicultural approach to traditional psychotherapy. As a certified life coach I offer clients a higher level of confidentiality, privacy, and anonymity, than what is available when someone seeks conventional psychotherapy. I provide high-quality service to a range of individuals, couples and families -including high profile clients. By approaching complex issues with professionalism and a uniquely tailored perspective, I help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues that may arise from the pressures of their profession and personal life.

Accepting new clients in DC & MD - Our resilience is as unique as our journey, as individuals and couples. We empower our clients to break out of the distressing cycles they feel stuck in and help them overcome anxiety, depression, relationships difficulties, past trauma, life transitions, pregnancy issues & postpartum issues. We specialize in holistic psychotherapy with a focus on mindfulness, cultural sensitivity, EMDR and somatic body interventions to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships to live a more enriched life. We also integrate Psychodynamic and CBT interventions.

I will work with you to illuminate the meaning of your experience and help you practice greater self-acceptance. Therapy goals/counseling/education will be tailored to your unique needs. I may show you how to change your behavior by using Mindfulness/changing your thoughts, recovery/harm reduction tools to address substance use, guidance/education/resources for exploring sexual orientation/gender identity/transitioning/coming out, provide couples/individual work for better communication in relationships, and/or I can apply EMDR/ somatic -based approaches for trauma/anxiety and even substance using/behavioral urges.

Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "To create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage." As both an art therapist and counselor, I understand the courage it takes to create a better life for yourself using comprehensive mental health care. Whether your goals are managing depression/anxiety/stress, enhancing your relationships, or creating a greater sense of stability and control in your life, I am confident I can provide you with the guidance and support you need.

My goal is to help patients learn to be responders and to be in charge of themselves. Throughout treatment, a functional medicine approach is employed. Care collaboration is valued. Patients with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges benefit from a variety of cognitive behavioral, neurobehavioral, and psychophysiological modalities. Patients with such conditions as emotional and physical trauma, chronic pain, addictions, brain injuries and disorders (autism, Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, motor and balance challenges, for example), sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression are treated. Individuals with neurological, autoimmune, metabolic, endocrinological, and other complex medical conditions find that the treatment modalities promote healing.