Stress Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

**Flexible evening and weekend appointments available.** Therapy should have lasting impact and help you to create meaningful change in your life, for the long-term. I approach care with humor, compassion, and an open-mind. Change is hard, developing insight can be painful, and avoidance seems like a better idea on paper than it typically is. As a therapist I value your needs, your pace, and your goals. We can get there.

Is anxiety or OCD getting in the way of the life you want to lead? I use evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - the "gold standard" of anxiety treatment - to help people overcome panic, worry, phobias, and OCD. In therapy with me, you will learn how anxiety hijacks your brain and body and how you can stop it from getting the upper hand. Learn more at rpaTherapy.com.

Perhaps kindness, attentive listening, and collaboration are the most important elements I can bring to adults in my comfortable therapy room as we work individually. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a respectful environment where you can talk through what is causing you difficulties in your life. Our conversations will focus on reducing the effects and burdens of the problems, so that you will feel more free to live a happier life that is better connected to your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the future. I can also provide sessions to practice and develop mindfulness skills to battle stress and anxiety symptoms.

In my practice I work to provide performance enhancement and mental health services to athletes, performers, and first responders. Although your daily routine may already include physical training, I believe it is just as important to train mental skills for holistic wellness and performance. In efforts to support my clients common topics discussed in session include: confidence, anxiety, injury and return to play, stress management, communication, recruiting, relationship dynamics, relaxation, focus, performing with pressure, and self-talk.

When something in your past has an effect on your perceptions of your present situations and creates stress in your life you can benefit by talking about and working through your experiences which leads to understanding your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. You can begin to recognize, appreciate and use your strengths to work through those thoughts that bring hurt, pain or stress to you. When you recognize your strengths, you can learn how to use them to make the changes you desire in yourself so your life becomes more satisfying and fulfilling.

Life can be challenging. Stress, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and identity issues can impact your functioning and ability to move forward in your life. During these times, it is important to feel empowered and confident to tackle the challenges you face and prepare for the victories ahead. Through self-exploration and an understanding of your needs in therapy, you can tap into your most authentic self to navigate your world.

Immediate Openings - Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by parenting challenges and transition to life? Therapy can help re-balance and rejuvenate your life and well-being. By identifying areas of stress, prioritizing what is important, developing healthy communication skills, and learning relaxation techniques will help you manage your daily life. My intention as a therapist is to provide a warm, safe, supportive space to help you express yourself, identify what inspires change within you, feel at peace with yourself and in relationships; as well as develop a stronger sense of self-worth.

Are you finding that you are more irritable, have trouble concentrating or trouble sleeping? Are you having some difficulty in your interpersonal relationships? Do you have a child who is acting out or having trouble with their performance in school? These are issues that many of us face yet we often do not have the answers or know how to effectively deal with them. Through our eclectic therapeutic approach we will help you to process and identify coping skills to assist you in dealing with various life issues that often hinder us from being our very best.

My practice is built on teaching and supporting people who want to; reduce and manage their stress-worry-anxiety, improve their mood to move toward their authentically happier selves, improve their relationships with family-friends-co-workers, are going through life transitions and want to use it to be better aligned with where they want to be in their life, manage the flood of events in the world that are impacting their thoughts and feelings, people who are hard workers and care for others but then find it difficult to have time left over for their own self-care on a regular basis.

Life's challenges can sometimes leave us feeling lost, anxious, or simply out of balance. If you're experiencing these emotions or facing issues like stress, trauma, grief, or depression, know that you're not alone. At Imara Counseling, we're here to guide you through. Our team of dedicated therapists is equipped to support children, teens, adults, and couples. With a blend of experience, educational backgrounds, and professional training, we ensure that you find the right therapist tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking general counseling or specialized care, our team is ready to help.

No waitlist, email now for a FREE consultation. I help highly functioning individuals reduce anxiety, and obsessive compulsive (OCD) symptoms. Your mind can be a scary and overwhelming place. Does it seem like worry, stress, and anxiety have been running the show? I wish you weren’t here looking for help, but I’m glad you found my profile. As a therapist and founder of Behavioral Health Direct my goal is to help you find relief and overcome difficult thoughts and feelings. My clients are typically hard working and motivated professionals and students struggling with anxiety related issues and looking for clear goals and direction.

My practice is a mixture of traditional counseling, coaching, and social work case management. Many people come to me because of a specific issue like job stress which is causing anxiety and disrupting family life. Or maybe you are just looking to find sustained and meaningful employment in a challenging economy. Or perhaps you have been affected by our current political climate and need someone to help process your feelings.Whether you fit into these catagories or related mental health issues, I would like to hear from you.

The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling or relating to others. Whether acute trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical and emotional symptoms that feel stuck. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others. My experience includes over 10 years working with youth, adults and families. My training to date has led me to NARM. Here is a bit about the model: https://www.thecandidly.com/2019/everything-you-should-know-about-narm-the-newest-form-of-trauma-therapy

I help clients work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, stress, and trauma. In our work together, you will find your voice, gain skills to face difficulties with confidence, and heal past hurt. I strive to create a safe environment for clients to grow and express themselves. Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, whether you are in a crisis or just looking to make a change. I know the courage it takes to walk in the door for the first session, so I meet that courage with respect, warmth, humor, and a nonjudgmental stance. Whatever your goal, I will work with you to create the life you seek.

Trauma shatters your world and the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Finding your wellness requires having a therapist who understands your needs. We specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. We bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for our clients. With children, we use play therapy and emotional regulation tools to facilitate and increase the child's wellness. For adolescents and adults, we create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, relationships, anxieties, and fears.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a team of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to provide exceptional therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. I help adults experiencing relationship challenges gain a better understanding of how their history is impacting them, so that they can break unwanted patterns and engage in more meaningful, fulfilling relationships. I also help adolescents experiencing stress at school and at home learn ways to cope with their emotions and build more self-confidence.

Accepting NEW Clients! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults that feel overwhelmed by life's demands. I partner with my clients to stay grounded, and develop skills and strategies to handle stress more effectively. I help clients who are dealing with identity issues and racial stress. Everyone deserves to be heard and listening is the foundation I provide to help clients look inward and find practical solutions to the challenges they are facing. Together my clients and I work to achieve their goals for greater life balance, managing stress, resolving conflictual relationships and living a happier and healthier life.

Whether it’s anxiety, depression, stress, or your own self-doubt that you feel is holding you back in life, I am here to help you navigate it. My goal is to offer a safe, judgment-free environment for individuals to explore their authentic selves and discover their own strength and resiliency. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and I am passionate about helping people learn tools to overcome barriers and reach their highest potential.

The right therapist can make all of the difference in one's journey to healing. A well matched therapist provides confidential, non-judgmental guidance, comfort and a sense of safety to their clients. I believe that every person holds their own answers to attaining their best life, and therapy is a way of unlocking, processing and utilizing those answers to create positive change. It is a relationship that helps you grow in a comfortable way. I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I have over ten years of experience empowering adults from diverse backgrounds to make desired changes for a better, richer, more fulfilled life.