Therapists in 20816
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
With 50 years of clinical experience, a Duke U. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I am an empathic, results-oriented psychologist. My specialties: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress reduction, intimacy, trauma & abuse. I work with adults, adolescents, & children in individual, couple, family & group therapy. I counsel in Spanish, French & Japanese. I've authored 4 books on intimacy & relationships & hold FREE monthly Zoom workshops on Mindfulness, Creative Movement & Relationships using guided imagery & music. My licensed associates and I serve MD, D.C. & VA. My interactive audio flyer is available at AacCounseling.com. Call me.
Hello! Are you looking for a non judgemental, supportive, compassionate and skilled guide for managing challenging life transitions, self-destructive behaviours, difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts? Let me help you find a way forward in discovering and enjoying your life. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find their way forward.
Hello! Are you looking for a non judgemental, supportive, compassionate and skilled guide for managing challenging life transitions, self-destructive behaviours, difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts? Let me help you find a way forward in discovering and enjoying your life. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find their way forward.
Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide a girl/teen girl expert to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. Two locations to better serve you: Leonardtown and Dunkirk.
Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide a girl/teen girl expert to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. Two locations to better serve you: Leonardtown and Dunkirk.
Being a human is hard. Anxiety keeps us up at night. Depression weighs us down. And that critical voice never fails to let us know exactly how we screwed up. We feel numb, unsettled -- disconnected from those we love and disengaged from what matters most. Looking at our lives, we realize that this is not what we had planned on, and the life we yearn for seems out of reach.
Being a human is hard. Anxiety keeps us up at night. Depression weighs us down. And that critical voice never fails to let us know exactly how we screwed up. We feel numb, unsettled -- disconnected from those we love and disengaged from what matters most. Looking at our lives, we realize that this is not what we had planned on, and the life we yearn for seems out of reach.
Christine Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816 (Online Only)
I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and former military spouse of over 20 years. I’m licensed in Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with a background in interdisciplinary care, specializing in an integrative therapeutic approach. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship difficulties, Women's issues, as well as working with the military, and LGBT populations. My goal is to offer individualized, person-centered care, to help each client meet their individual therapeutic goals.
I'm a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and former military spouse of over 20 years. I’m licensed in Maryland, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with a background in interdisciplinary care, specializing in an integrative therapeutic approach. I have experience working with a wide variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, relationship difficulties, Women's issues, as well as working with the military, and LGBT populations. My goal is to offer individualized, person-centered care, to help each client meet their individual therapeutic goals.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
Are you suffering from symptoms of depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, autism spectrum, OCD, and/or PTSD? I'm here to help facilitate your healing process and provide a safe space to voice your deepest concerns freely. Our goal is to significantly improve your self-concept, increase a positive outlook on life, and, most importantly, feel like your best self.
You have suffered all your life. You feel restricted by people's expectations and others' demand. You now want to know, ‘What is the work that I must do to be free.’ You have come to the right place and it’s the right time for you to receive the support that you need. You can break your need for validation and approval. You can stop being limited by depression, anxiety, lack of focus and lack of emotional control.
You have suffered all your life. You feel restricted by people's expectations and others' demand. You now want to know, ‘What is the work that I must do to be free.’ You have come to the right place and it’s the right time for you to receive the support that you need. You can break your need for validation and approval. You can stop being limited by depression, anxiety, lack of focus and lack of emotional control.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.
Do you struggle with constant worrying, overthinking, and anxiety that affects your day-to-day life and feeling connected in relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to balance your own needs with the needs of others? Are you experiencing intense waves of emotion that feel difficult to control? Ignoring your own needs or putting significant pressure on yourself can take a toll over time on your mind and body. If you’ve been wondering, does this get better? I’m here to show you that it can. Together we can discover what’s going on under the surface and better understand your emotions!
Do you struggle with constant worrying, overthinking, and anxiety that affects your day-to-day life and feeling connected in relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to balance your own needs with the needs of others? Are you experiencing intense waves of emotion that feel difficult to control? Ignoring your own needs or putting significant pressure on yourself can take a toll over time on your mind and body. If you’ve been wondering, does this get better? I’m here to show you that it can. Together we can discover what’s going on under the surface and better understand your emotions!
I believe this can be the start of your journey to finding hope, wellness, self-empowerment, and joy. I will strive to meet you with compassion, affirmation, and understanding no matter what identities, experiences, and values you hold. I will always seek to support you and to best meet your individual needs in the present moment. If you’re struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, high sensitivity, relationships, communication, or life transitions, together we can start to work through whatever you’re feeling and discover what’s going on under the surface.
I believe this can be the start of your journey to finding hope, wellness, self-empowerment, and joy. I will strive to meet you with compassion, affirmation, and understanding no matter what identities, experiences, and values you hold. I will always seek to support you and to best meet your individual needs in the present moment. If you’re struggling with perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, high sensitivity, relationships, communication, or life transitions, together we can start to work through whatever you’re feeling and discover what’s going on under the surface.
Rachel E. K. Freedman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20816
Not accepting new clients
"All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned." This quote by Harry Levenson normalizes the feelings we all have when big changes occur, even good ones. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to examine recent life events and their impact on you and your relationships. The therapy relationship is of primary importance to me. Together, we can formulate some coping strategies to address your current difficulties. I seek to help you make connections between the past and the present so that you can create the future you want.
"All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned." This quote by Harry Levenson normalizes the feelings we all have when big changes occur, even good ones. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to examine recent life events and their impact on you and your relationships. The therapy relationship is of primary importance to me. Together, we can formulate some coping strategies to address your current difficulties. I seek to help you make connections between the past and the present so that you can create the future you want.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.