Therapists in Bethesda, MD

Did you wake up one day and feel as if you no longer recognize yourself? Are you beginning to struggle at work or with relationships? Do you feel like you know what you "should do," but you can't motivate yourself to do it? Our therapists are action-based and can help support you or your teen/tween to get unstuck, gain insights, build more self-awareness, and work toward a positive future. We aim to help you improve your self esteem, strengthen relationships, and work toward your goals. We teach skills that can be used outside of the office and in the real world and implement strategies to start feeling better.

*Available* Are you feeling stuck or unsettled? Perhaps your teen or tween is going through a difficult time? Maybe your relationship could use some extra support? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone. I would like to help! From stressed and anxious adults to teens and tweens grappling with dysphoria, anxiety, peer conflict, and more I am happy to offer support to those in need of my service. I am also available to help couples with a variety of concerns such as communication errors, healing from broken trust, and strengthening intimacy all from a neutral, nonjudgemental, sex positive and gender affirming perspective.

Welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! Whether you are just beginning your therapy journey, find yourself searching for help with continued healing or are you getting back in touch with yourself after time away from therapy, I would like to be there for you to help! I work with clients aged preteen-adulthood who have experienced trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Additionally, I work with individuals in transitional life stages and caregivers who want to work through challenges in parenting/caretaking and also hope to prioritize their own mental health or life challenges.

My passion is working with people who are confronted with challenges at home, school, or the workplace; or are having difficulty maintaining or creating meaningful relationships.  I will offer you a safe, judgment free, and accepting environment.  No two people experience hardship the same way.  Together, we can find the solution that works best for you. I have many years of experience working with individuals in schools, parents and children with child welfare involvement, and families dealing with separation and divorce.

Are you someone who desires emotional support, coping strategies, and self-exploration to improve their well-being, professional success, and future relationships? I assist individuals in building a desire for happiness, fulfillment, and healthier connections, and aim to reduce anxiety, boost self-esteem, and develop effective coping mechanisms.

Hi, I'm Kirsten and I'm a licensed social worker in Maryland! I appreciate you seeking support for yourself, and honored you came across my page. In my time in the mental health field, I have worked in crisis prevention/intervention and have substantial experience in suicide prevention and suicide loss. Alongside this experience, I have had years in providing therapeutic support to anyone seeking services in an outpatient mental health clinic and substance use agency, no matter their diagnosis or their reason for seeking support. This includes work with children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.

Are you worried that your child is anxious, depressed or having difficulty navigating peer relationships? Are you struggling with parenting a teenager? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and find yourself wondering where the passion went? Relationships can be both the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am specially trained to work with children, couples, and families. I provide a safe and supportive place where you are empowered to reach your personal and relationship goals. Together we can help you find balance, enrichment, and happiness in your life.

Opening up around the vulnerable and intimate details of our lives can be very uncomfortable. There is so much pressure to be “happy”, “better”, or “perfect”, while receiving messaging that being anything else is unacceptable. We are very adaptive yet often struggle to effectively get our needs met, so may engage in avoidance behaviors and withhold or internalize our feelings to try to prevent things from getting worse. You want to feel more like your true self and get more satisfaction out of your relationships. You need an unconditionally supportive, non-judgmental, creative, and humorous therapist who accepts you however you are.

I believe that it is essential for clients to find the right fit for their therapist. I want the client to know that my office is a safe space and I will do everything I can to help them navigate through the tough times in their life. Coming from a Greek background influences my desire to maintain cultural competence and tailor therapy to best support one’s beliefs and values. I will work as my client's advocate, ensuring that they feel valued and heard. I strive to create a relationship built on trust, communication, growth, and respect.

My core belief in therapeutic practice is that everyone has inherent value and strength, that with the right support, can be harnessed to create positive changes and meaningful growth. Offering a safe place where self-exploration, processing, and healing can be done, I will help you to build insight, resilience through healthy coping skills, and empowerment in reaching your therapeutic goals. Whether it is improving communication, changing behaviors, healing from trauma, or having a consistent and dependable ally in your mental health, I will support you each step of the way.

We sometimes feel overwhelmed, lost and alone. We can struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, sexual assault, imposter syndrome, trauma and grief or loss. At times we use negative/hurtful coping strategies and develop unhealthy behavior patterns. Fortunately, sometimes we realize we are stuck and need help. My office is a shame-free zone. I provide a warm, engaged, compassionate and safe space for you to address your concerns comfortably and openly. I practice culturally informed psychotherapy using a holistic approach and am committed to normalizing the need for and benefits of therapy.

When human beings experience trauma or constant stress it is normal for them to feel like their lives are beginning to unravel. Reaching out for support is the first step to healing. I am a therapist who believes that we all possess innate strengths that can lead us to the life we envision. My goal as your therapist is to help build the toolkit that will enable you to get unstuck, conquer the overwhelm, find your voice and move forward toward your vision for a more vibrant future.

The professionals at The Counseling Center of Maryland use a variety of techniques to help improve the quality of life for individuals, couples, groups, and families. Through our strength-based and collaborative approach, we offer new insights that enable our clients to see things from different perspectives. We provide treatment and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation issues, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and parenting. Through active and evidence based strategies we help empower our clients to make choices that evoke positive changes in their lives. Together, we will look at feelings, thoughts and behaviors as vehicles to affirmative changes.

I specialize in helping families, couples, and individuals address issues around communication, identity, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. I particularly enjoy working with teens and their families. My style is warm and genuine, inviting you to explore new ways of being. I am honest about what I see and will share my insights into how problems are maintained within the dynamics of your family, couple, or environment. I strive to understand your world so I can assist you in uncovering new solutions that actually work!

Among families, kids, adults, and couples alike, feeling healthy, happy, connected, and confident can be hard. For so many people and families today, the pressures of the world, fast changes in life, and challenging or traumatic experiences interrupt the connections we wish to have. Maybe for you or your family, this means more and more conflicts, feeling alone and unsupported, being unsure how to make things better, or not knowing what you want or need. Whether you feel lost and disconnected, frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, scared, or lonely, there are ways to restore your feelings of connection, purpose, confidence, and direction.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes the importance of meeting the client and family where they are at and building a connection through trust and understanding. I have experience working with children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults and families. I specialize in supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem challenges, socialization and attention deficit disorder. When working with adolescents or adults, I utilize a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.

I'm dedicated to guiding neurodivergent and gender-expansive youth on a journey of growth from the inside out. As a neurodivergent therapist, I truly believe in the power of affirming therapy—a collaborative journey built on trust, validation, and empathy. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where you, as the expert of your own experiences, can freely share your story and feel deeply heard.

My greatest passion as a therapist is to help my clients lead a meaningful life aligned with their values and goals. I approach therapy collaboratively and support my clients as they work to develop new solutions to old problems. I help my clients build self-reliance through identifying what makes their life meaningful and taking committed actions towards achieving their goals. Therapy with me will look like a space with consistent, meaningful support while incorporating warmth, sensitivity, a sense of humor (at times) and a strong therapeutic alliance.

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.