Stress Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

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.

**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.

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.

Is anxiety getting in the way of the life you want to lead? Do you feel tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in your head much of the time? You don't have to live like this forever! 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.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Maryland and retired school psychologist in the District of Columbia. Served as an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia in the Psychology and Counseling Department. Worked as a clinical psychologist with addictions, mood and anxiety disorders, and behavioral stress reduction at both outpatient and inpatient Military Treatment Facilities. My clinical expertise: clinical, psycho-educational, and comprehensive evaluations as well as treatment of child and adolescent behavioral problems, and mindful meditation.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by life's 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.

I like to explore moving beyond processing emotions intellectually in the mind to processing how emotions show up in the body. You are the expert of you and your body provides useful information about your emotions and how to heal yourself. Are you struggling with the effects of racial trauma that impacts your personal, work and familial dynamics. This can look like generational trauma, work related stress , depression, anxiety, poor relationships or social issues through the lens of black women.Together we can, explore how these issues have impacted the way you engage the world around you by making connections with the mind & body.

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.

I specialize in working with young adults struggling with anxiety and depression during times of significant life transition and stress . I also greatly enjoy working with teens and have expertise in a broad range of complex behavioral and adjustment issues, including anxiety, depression, anger, defiance, behavioral concerns, ADHD, autism spectrum, and developmental disorders. I am also passionate about working with parents to help them navigate the milestones and challenges of parenting, providing a safe, supportive space in which parents can learn to navigate the challenges that naturally arise when raising children.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad or just out of sorts? If so, we can help! We work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress , trauma, grief, relationship challenges and much more. Our therapists work with children ages 5 and up, teens, adults, couples and families. Our general approach to therapy is warm, friendly and always seeks to create a judgement free environment conducive for your growth. As an organization, we pride ourselves in providing for each and everyone one of our clients the space where they can be seen, heard and understood.

Hello and thank you for considering my practice for your mental health needs. My name is Ebony Maynard, LCSW-C, PMH-C, CCATP and I am the therapist behind Healing Empowering and Rebuilding, LLC. Are you feeling broken, stressed and overwhelmed by life? Having racing thoughts and feelings of anxiety that are affecting your day to day? Struggling with low motivation, sad mood affecting your ability to complete daily tasks? Are you an expectant or new mom learning to navigate motherhood? There are many challenges in life that arise, I am ready to help you find the best way to navigate life’s daily stressors.

Hi, I’m Fabiola! I help you create a happier life. I am here to walk with you. I believe you have the power and wisdom within you to grow. I offer a nurturing and safe space where healing and learning can take place. I will listen with compassion and genuine interest in understanding what you are saying and experiencing. I hope to work with you to build upon your strengths, explore and remove barriers, gain insights, strategies, and skills. My wish for you is that you may feel present, connected, informed, and capable of healing.

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. I specialize in working with trauma and its related disorders. I bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for my clients. With children, I implement and integrate play and sandtray therapy to facilitate and increase the child's confidence. For adolescents and adults, I create a warm self-honoring environment that increases in their ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, challenges, anxieties, and fears.