Trauma Focused Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Life is really hard sometimes. I can imagine that you are here because you are ready to get rid of the barriers standing in the way of you being your best self. Maybe you have found yourself in a funk that feels hard to get out of or have lost motivation to do things you once enjoyed. It may be that you feel you can't get out of your head or overwhelmed by everything going on in your life or in the world. Maybe you feel isolated or misunderstood. Perhaps you feel scattered or are having trouble focusing on what's important. I am glad you are here, and I believe I can help.

Helping others to enhance the quality of their lives makes me feel happy! LCPC; TF-CBT certified ( trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Life can create challenges ranging from minor to major, brief to long term and even the most resilient, sturdy individuals will benefit from an empathic and non-judgemental ear during those times. Do you feel lonely, sad, or that no one understands you? I provide clients therapy that is evidence based, and focuses on your strengths to help you get back to feeling and functioning at your best.

I am an extensively trained and culturally-competent Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 15 years, I have worked with individuals facing emotional, mental health challenges as well as psycho social stressors. I am highly committed to assisting my client population reach their desired goals. I believe in the value of the collaborative process, when attempting to successfully work through relationship and socialization struggles, traumas, phobias and unhealthy learned behaviors.

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.

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.

Guilt and shame; life transitions; patterns of seeking validation; relationship difficulties; worry; trauma; mood swing are some of the reasons clients come to me for coping skills. We'll work to reduce the cognitive, emotional and behavioral impact of experiences, thoughts, behavior patterns and mood. Assertiveness and personal autonomy; resolution of early life and family of origin issues; increased effective communication; reduction in guilt, sadness, worrying, rumination, shame, codependency and improved self esteem are my clients therapeutic goals.

Parenting stressors; difficult transitions; isolation; depression, anxiety; identity; guilt and/or shame; pregnancy, delivery and parenting; little pleasure or interest ind doing things; low self-esteem; and work stress are some of the issues I help clients process, resolve and gain coping skills for. I use trauma focused approaches, cognitive behavioral, person centered and solution focused therapy along with motivational interviewing to help clients decrease, manage or eliminate the frequency, intensity and duration of their symptoms. I support, encourage and allow clients to explore their personal identities.

Motherhood, transitions, grief, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identity, career stress, irrational thoughts, sadness, worry, relationships, trauma, conflict avoidance, self esteem and concentration issues are my areas of clinical expertise. I use Trauma Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to decrease and manage the frequency, duration and intensity of their symptoms.  I'll incorporate your values, identities, faith and cultural practices and belief systems. We will identify symptoms and implement long-term coping strategies that are practical for your personality and lifestyle.

I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.

My clients range from children to adults, presenting with concerns around depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, family discord, workplace stress/conflict, questions around gender and sexual identity, social concerns, immigration, academic issues, and relationship problems.

Dr. Anthony specializes in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues, stressors of military-to-civilian and veterans’ transitions, life transitions and aging, workplace stress, chronic mental illness, brain illness and injury, mood disorders, women’s and minority mental health concerns, and those experiencing significant emotional and interpersonal challenges. She has experience providing CBT for depression and anxiety, dialectical behavior therapy skills, social skills training, schema therapy, trauma-focused therapy, CBT and prolonged exposure (PE) for PTSD, and interpersonal psychotherapy.

Patients come to me with several different concerns. I see families, adults, seniors and veterans interested in enhancing their lives and building upon what they already use to guide them. I use different modalities to help address those concerns. First, we assess the concerns and develop a plan together. Then we begin our sessions by getting to know each other through a "therapeutic relationship." Followed by methodically working our way through psychoeducation and mixed modalities to address each concern. Periodically, we reelevate your progress and adjust based on your personal needs.

Genevieve Diamond, LCSW-C, (she/her) has spent the majority of her life and professional career living in the DMV. Genevieve earned her Master of Social Work degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2005. As a social worker, she has worked with persons of all ages around a variety of issues. While mental health care is Genevieve's strongest professional area, she has also worked in the fields of child welfare, clinical trials, medical social work, and supporting adolescents of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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.

My name is Amber Latimore. I am a pre-licensed Professional Counselor and a published author. I have experience working in education as a special education teacher and working in the private sector as a behavior consultant for families with children on the spectrum. My most recent experience is working in the mental health field with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders at all ages. I have a master’s in psychology with a concentration of Applied Behavior Analysis and I am a certified autism specialist.