Therapists in Bethesda, MD

Are you going through a transition in your life? Feeling stuck and find it difficult to move forward? Many times, when things do not go as planned or the way we hope, it can feel stressful, confusing and sometimes overwhelming. I specialize in helping individuals, particularly young adults, teenagers, and school-age children, in navigating these challenging transitions (e.g., struggling in school, failure to progress in college, experiencing anxiety or depression, etc.). I work with people who need more than just “talking” with a therapist. My approach to therapy is unique.

I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, chronically ill, and stress out people with navigating the complexities of life. As someone who is chronically ill and neurodivergent, I am committed to creating a space where you can be truly heard and find deeper understanding and acceptance within yourself. Whether it's lightening the weight of a tough day or addressing deeper struggles, therapy doesn't have to feel daunting. Together, we'll navigate this journey towards healing and understanding in a kind and supportive atmosphere.

Dr. Nicole Hashemian is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist and has broad experience working with individuals and families with a wide variety of mental health disorders.

Trauma’s impact can be extensive and diverse, often leaving individuals overwhelmed. As a trauma specialist, I prioritize building a foundation of safety for each client before delving into the processing of traumatic experiences. My expertise spans trauma across various stages of life, and extends into Marriage and Family therapy. With over a decade of experience as a helping professional, I employ integrative therapeutic approaches such as neuro-informed, narrative-focused, somatic, polyvagal, gottman, and attachment therapy, with a specific focus on BIPOC communities.

I have over twenty years of experience specializing in the mental health treatment of adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance abuse, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, divorce and self-esteem issues. I have worked in numerous settings including outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools and rehab programs.

I am happy to serve anyone who needs help working through issues that have made their life more complicated or harder to deal with. I have helped people cope with grief and loss of loved ones, struggles in their relationship, or just the every day hardships that make it more difficult to get up and deal with the world.

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.

Life presents challenges that make us feel stuck, mad, or hopeless. A lot of people believe therapy is about one-sided conversations that lead to a "cure." Change starts from within, and sometimes, people need support to begin moving forward and healing. You are the expert in your life, and my purpose is to facilitate the process. I use an integrative approach to fit your needs and allow you to fulfill your need for meaningful change. Everyone has a story. You may be experiencing an emotional injury or psychological distress, but this does not communicate brokenness.

Not all therapists are able to support you fully when medical or other conditions have caused cognitive decline. This is my specialty. Having worked closely with neurologists, radiologists and many other medical specialties, I can offer you neuropsyc or psych evaluations and brain maps that shed light on problems, and create a treatment plan that really makes a difference. We've helped folks with brain injury or general concerns for cognition, restore memory and attention skills, get to better thinking and reasoning, and enhanced joy in life. I go beyond the limits where others stopped, because rehabilitating brains is my passion.

If you're wrestling with painful relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, addiction, or a difficult life transition, I'll ensure that you feel safe, understood, and supported. If your teen or child is acting out, not making friends, or doing poorly in school, I can help. If you want to solve a problem, experience less stress or worry, or live with greater meaning and satisfaction, your email or call to me now will start you on that path. I have years of experience with adults, teens, and children. Together, we'll ease you toward feeling balance, peace, and connected with yourself, your loved ones, and the world.

Your feelings are real and you have a right to express yourself and have those feelings validated. Now what you do with those feelings is often the next challenge. Sometimes it is necessary to explore where those feelings come from, what is at the root, and what to do with them. Other times, just accepting them and moving on works better. Another alternative is neurofeedback, which is training in self-regulation. Together we will explore and create a plan that works for you. Everyone is unique and accepting you where you are unconditionally, without judgment, is an effective place to start.

Many people are facing difficult challenges in life, both past and present. If this is you, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and work together to create a plan for therapy that will lead to feeling better and to the resolution of your past difficulties. I specialize in EMDR Therapy, anxiety, and those touched by the circle of adoption.

I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I work to help strengthen the development of parenting skills, boundary setting, communication, decision making and behavioral management. I assist with the development of emotional intelligence including self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, and empathy for others. For children, I see ages 3+.

We are so glad you’re here. Maybe you’re here because you are feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed by physical symptoms of anxiety, depressed, alone, or questioning your identity or sexual orientation. Or maybe you are struggling with something else, like taking up space, speaking up or setting boundaries in your relationships. At In Bloom Mental Health Counseling, we provide modern, individualized and evidence-based therapy to adults and adolescents in person and virtually in Maryland as well as virtually throughout New York.