Couples Counseling Therapists in Takoma Park, MD

My clients are adults, usually midlife or older. They come to me for help with a variety of issues, including: life transitions, parenting, caregiving, or relationship difficulties, mental distress such as depression or anxiety, alcohol or drug problems, or a desire to resolve past traumas. I am comfortable and experienced with clients who want to strengthen their own spiritual resources in therapy and welcome diversity of all kinds.

You've already begun. I believe change is possible. Congratulations on taking the first step towards change. Let's take the second step together. I love my work. I will listen with respect to your concerns and outline for you how I think I can be of help to you. I have been involved in helping people of all ages, gender, nationality and sexual orientation. Most people come to get help sorting out the "stuff" of their lives. You are unique, let's talk about you--strengthen your self-esteem.

At Re-New Psychological we are of the belief that you're doing the best you can with the tools that you have. We work to help you identify your strengths and your successes and identify areas of growth. Rather than highlighting pathology in your life, we help you develop new tools to overcome any roadblocks you have encountered. We bring clinical expertise to our work with you, but regard you as the expert on your life. You can expect that our work with you will be collaborative and goal-focused.

"Picking up the telephone to make an initial appointment to see a psychologist, can be difficult for many people for various reasons. One may be feeling wounded, lost, or stuck. I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, adults, and families begin to heal and get "unstuck" by freeing themselves of distressing and sometimes debilitating feelings such as depression, anxiety, and feeling out of control. I believe awareness and insight into your child's feelings and behaviors, and your feelings and behaviors, is the great gift of psychotherapy. At its best, psychotherapy is a rewarding, productive, and at times, fun experience."

Change leaves us feeling unsettled and disconnected. You may be fed up with the stress and strain, feeling rattled, or unable to trust yourself. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. The strain of change takes a toll, even when that change is good, and especially when it is not that good. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel calm. You’re ready to face this moment. Most of all, you’re ready to believe in yourself.

Life events and transitions can hit you hard. You don’t have to keep putting yourself last, feeling guilty for not meeting expectations, or let the fear of failure or change keep you stuck. Are you starting/ending a relationship, beginning/graduating from school, working on "adulting", having a baby, making a job/career change, grieving, retiring, or experiencing any other change/interpersonal stress? You can build resiliency and believe you are worthy of the life you want by learning simple coping skills to practice your values, self-compassion, and gain new perspective. You are already taking a brave step forward by seeking help.

I am a friendly, down- to earth therapist who works with adolescents (14+) and adults. I offer an affirmative, person centered approach. In session, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques, among others, to help you cultivate the changes you hope to see in yourself. Clients from all walks of life have found that I am compassionate, empathetic, and easy to talk to.

My approach is geared towards helping clients make choices and relate to others in ways that reinforce their feelings of autonomy, fulfillment, and peace. We engage to explore current situations and the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then develop strategies to help better manage situations or make decisions. Strategies we explore may include short term action plans as well as longer term resilience building to manage ongoing challenges. I will work with clients to develop new ways of interpreting difficulties, understanding others, and communicating that are in line with their own values and hopes.

When you feel paralyzed in the face of an impossible situation, it can seem like nothing will ever get better. Often the hardest part of overcoming a challenge is knowing where to start. As a counselor, my focus is on helping you to identify and achieve your goals. Whether your distress is related to anxiety, your mood, or recent transitions, I will work with you to better understand the ways in which you interact with the world, learn new coping strategies, and improve your relationships with the important people in your life. Change is hard but worth the effort!

Life is challenging and at times we need geniune help to grow to our fullest potential. As a clinical psychologist, it is my passion to help individuals discover what keeps them from obtaining their life goals. Depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, divorce, and/or basic growing pains can negatively impact one's life. My practice is centered around breaking down the barriers that impede on life success, and learning real strategies to combat future difficulties. In addition to traditional therapy, I also provide parenting coordination for parents looking for alternative ways to address co-parenting difficulties.

Navigating through life and its obstacles can be exhausting and overwhelming. Reaching out to ask for support can be difficult and yet the most important first step to creating change. Feeling nervous or cautious about that first step is normal and okay. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere that gives space for you to express yourself openly and freely. My approach to counseling begins with fostering an open and safe relationship that promotes healing, growth, and perspective. I like to collaborate with each client to identify, set, and achieve goals to address their specific challenges and concerns.