Therapists in Bethesda, MD

We all have areas of our lives in which we thrive and areas that cause us stress and worry. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses and finding ways to maximize our potential are critical to developing a fuller, more satisfying life. I am an eclectic psychologist who uses multiple approaches as I work with my clients to uncover problematic behavior patterns in their lives. Once we understand what is causing the difficulties, we develop coping mechanisms and tools to incrementally work towards a more fulfilling life.

You need * A couples therapist to help repair your relationship * An individual therapist to help you with anxiety, depression or ADHD issues * An expert in parenting skills to help you following a divorce * A therapist that understands complex issues. Your success will be an outgrowth of the relationship with your therapist; therefore, I want you to understand how my 30+ years of experience have shaped my ability to facilitate change. Change is possible at any age. In my integrative approach, I examine the patterns that have shaped you and help you develop new ways of perceiving, feeling and functioning.

Welcome! My name is Soni Fitzhugh. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. My counseling style is called integrative counseling, and it reflects my values. It means that I am flexible and it allows me to choose the best interventions for my clients. As a counselor, I am about empowering my clients. Empowerment begins within the therapeutic relationship, in which the client becomes an equal partner in the helping and healing process. I want to help people lead healthy and productive lives. I would like to see clients have the opportunities they need to thrive in life.

My passion lies in supporting young adults through the rollercoaster that is adolescence and the transition to adulthood. With over 10 years working as a counselor in the school setting, I am attuned to the stressors and pressures of today's preteens and adolescents, and the stressors and pressures of the parents that parent them. As the body, mind, and expectations grow during this period of life, it is essential that the adolescent feels that they are heard and has a safe and supportive place to unload all that they carry day in and day out.

I have a general clinical psychology practice devoted to helping adults with a variety of life stresses and transitions. I often see individuals who are struggling with problems in relationships, including difficulty in forming relationships, conflicts in relationships, separation, divorce, and parenting. I also work with people who are dealing with various types of stress, including jobs, infertility, and adjustment to medical conditions. We work together to clarify their thoughts and feelings, and to develop practical strategies and approaches to solve the problems they present.

As a skilled and empathetic psychotherapist, my goal is to help you lead the life that you desire. I pair my psychodynamic training with evidence-based approaches and techniques to determine where changes can be made to help you find relief and fulfillment in your life.

I work with adults to help them manage anxiety, depression, stress, and cognitive challenges. I enjoy working collaboratively with people to help them strengthen their cognitive skills and promote positive changes in their lives. I am a psychologist leading the Maryland branch of the Centers for Cognitive Wellness (CCW). Founded by Sherrie All, PhD in 2012, CCW has been helping people with cognitive issues such as Concussion & Moderate TBI, ADHD, Mild Cognitive Impairment/Early Dementia, and other types of neurological conditions navigate life challenges, build resilience, and implement cognitive rehabilitation interventions.

I can help with recovery from painful childhood experiences & traumas. I can help you to better understand the unconscious patterns of thinking and feeling that create emotional pain and obstruct your efforts to achieve your life goals. My work addresses issues faced by adolescents, young adults, and adults including educational/career achievement, relationship satisfaction, and identity/self-esteem issues. Cultural/racial identity and oppressive/abusive social forces including racism and misogyny are important factors in my work.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you avoiding making changes in your life because of fear of the unknown? In my practice I will help you gain insight into behavioral and cognitive patterns to help you challenge self-destructive patterns and work towards your ideal self.

I have been in private practice for 43 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in Washington DC and Maryland working with children, adolescents and adults. As a graduate of the Psychoanalytic Studies Program at the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, my approach is psychoanalytically oriented and psychodynamic. I believe that developing a narrative of our experience leads to personal growth and a more fulfilled life. We heal by telling our stories through words, play or symbols, in the context of a caring relationship.

The decision to seek help can feel like an intimidating process. My goal is to provide collaborative, thoughtful and individualized therapy services to people of all ages in a comfortable, validating environment, I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years experience in private practice in the DMV region. My primary specialty is to identify and treat issues related to anxiety using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach. Specific services may include individual therapy, parent coaching, and consultation to organizations. I often collaborate with other professionals and am easily accessible through phone or email.

Feeling stuck and miserable doesn't have to be a life sentence. My clients frequently report they see their problems and their options from a whole new positive perspective, often in the course of the first session. Using power therapies such as EMDR, sensorimotor and competency based, I can help you bring hope,humor,and optimism back into your life.

Couples work is challenging and emotionally provocative. Feelings of frustration, pain, anger and discouragement alternating with relief, hopefulness, and excitement are common among couples who are trying to resolve their marital discord. Although each couple is unique the following principles hold true in treatment of the majority of partners. 1) A good marriage requires both spouses to psychologically separate from their family of origin and shift their primary love, loyalty to each other. An individual cannot fully participate in an interdepended relationship without being first an independent and autonomous person.

I believe therapy is a lens that is used to look deeper into oneself, to identify patterns and make connections between thoughts, beliefs and actions, for the purpose of improving overall health, wellbeing and quality of life.

Brittany LaFleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) with a deep passion for aiding individuals in their journey towards becoming their best selves, hence why she started Your Best Self therapeutic services in 2018. Brittany creates a safe & confidential space to guide clients’ exploration of their inner worlds. She has a dynamic, compassionate & direct style of connecting with clients and leads a team of several other talented therapists.

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.

I have been helping individuals and couples transform their lives for over 25 years. My work is holistic. We target the root causes of your distress rather than skimming the surface level of symptoms. Only when root causes are addressed can symptoms dissolve. We dive deeply into the core issues that are keeping you stuck, disconnected and dissatisfied in your life and relationships. The process is efficient, effective, respectful, safe and profound. My ideal clients are people who are passionate about healing and releasing patterns that no longer serve them.

Nina Zuriff is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in assisting adolescents and adults through a diverse range of challenges. With a compassionate approach, Nina focuses on treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.