""Something we were withholding made us weak until we found out it was ourselves" (Robert Frost) Working closely together we'll help you become authentically, fully ALIVE by healing your past and current emotional wounds and breaking self- destructive habits/behaviors. We'll work relentlessly to liberate you from crippling anxiety, shame, detachment, loneliness and other destructive inhibitions creating your symptoms. Clients report a feeling of HOPE and MOMENTUM even after our first session! So, if you want to enjoy passionate relationships, become emotionally alive while experiencing internal peace and fulfill your unique potential, roll up your sleeves and let's get started!"

"There are times when life stressors and personal problems feel insurmountable and too much to handle. It happens to the best of us. You may feel frustrated, anxious, confused, and depressed. You may also feel unsure who to turn to and confide in about your concerns. Issues such as these will eventually serve to isolate you further and grow into greater problems over time."

"Finding the right therapist is difficult, isn't it? So hard to tell from reading the profile if she will be a good match for you. Perhaps you are asking yourself questions like "Do I really want to do this?", "Can I speak freely to a stranger?", "How do I know she will understand me and my issues?", or "How does therapy work?" It's understandable to have reservations. Call/e-mail me to set up a free, no obligation session and we can address your concerns. You'll be able to tell if you feel safe and heard."

"When feelings of irritability, fear, worry, anger, sadness, isolation, and emotional ups and downs become overwhelming, it can interfere with your ability to engage at work, at home, and in your relationships. Sometimes, there are deeper issues underneath. Sometimes, there are even events in your past that are impacting your ability to move forward. But you can make it through. In therapy with me, you will experience a safe and comfortable environment to work through these issues together to develop strength in the face of difficulty. Restoration, renewal, and resilience are possible."

"The Special Relationship-I like to work with people who understand the therapeutic relationship is special and unique, with a rapport that feels good to both of us. Your age and specific issues are not as important as the connection, kindness, safety and trust we establish. Whatever they are-love, weight, children, dépression, anxiety, eating disorders, inertia, relationships, trauma, transitions-we'll explore your internal and external worlds. We'll find insights and answers you are searching for so you can untie the knots, grow emotionally, feel good about yourself, and fashion a life that will bring enjoyment and fulfillment."

"For over 15 years, Iona Senior Services' staff of compassionate licensed clinical social workers has been helping older adults and their families cope with the emotional challenges of aging. Are you an older adult feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulty dealing with memory loss, a medical condition, or increased dependence on others? Experiencing grief or loss? Is retirement not what you expected? Stressed by caregiving responsibilities or other situations? Are there relationships you'd like to improve? Or are you a caregiver for your aging parents or other loved one seeking support to deal with the emotions and relationship changes that come with caregiving?"

"I have been joyfully practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area. I have a general practice and specialize in depression and bipolar disorder and addictions/recovery/co-dependency issues. I work with chronic illness and specialize in diabetes. I am also a life coach and work with clients experiencing difficult life transitions. My preferred modality is individual and couple's therapy. I enjoy my clients immensely and feel a great deal of satisfaction in helping people better their lives, alleviate depression and resolve painful relationship issues."

"I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 40 years experience, working to help children, adolescents and adults of all ages deal with feelings of anxiety and depression. I focus on understanding relationship issues such as those which are often part of marriage, family, school, work, or social settings, as well as those issues that are specifically related to aging. Empathy, acceptance and understanding are important parts of creating change."

"My practice consists of those who struggle with relationships, self defeating patterns and a wide range of transitional issues in life. I will collaborate with you to help reduce your symptoms, improve and expand your coping skills, increase your confidence and develop a greater capacity for self reflection. With over thirty-five years of experience, I bring wisdom, maturity, compassion and life experience which inform and deepen my work."

"Looking back on 30 years in practice, I see a composite client losing inhibitions and conflicts interfering with having a satisfying work and personal life. Central issues are often connected to wanting to feel more whole and happy and to separate from while staying connected to family. Finding, keeping, or leaving a relationship or job are usually part of the work. Together, we explore and unravel emotional knots. New behaviors and skills are developed and used and by providing a warm, safe environment, the client changes, grows and thrives. Note: I am not taking new appointments for ongoing therapy. Consults are available for stepmothers/stepcouples."

"Through 25 years' experience in university, hospital and outpatient settings, I have developed specializations in Trauma & Abuse, Sexual & Relationship Violence, Women's Empowerment, Mindful Living, & the College Experience. Trained by a pioneer in complex trauma treatment, I work with adults with PTSD & dissociative disorders. Drawing upon my victim advocate experience, I assist survivors of assault, stalking, & harassment regain their sense of security and self. My past career development research informs my continuing passion for mentoring women in their multiple roles and across their lifespans. I help individuals, couples & groups manage stress, anxiety, depression, and pain; navigate major life events and losses; & repair/strengthen their relationships."

""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."

"I welcome you to consider my psychotherapy practice, where you will be met with warmth, respect and a safe, non-judgmental environment. I am an experienced clinician with over 20 years in the field of social work. I bring compassion, humility and empathy to each therapeutic relationship and it's in the context of this relationship where healing, growth and change can occur. You deserve to be heard and I am here to listen. I invite you to call me for a free phone consultation to help determine if I am the right fit for you."

"I work with adults going thru difficult transitions in their lives, while coping with the resulting stressors and uncertainties that arise in transition. Transitions include changes/losses related to career and relationships, and new circumstances such as grief, sexuality, return to school, and retirement. My expertise in the issues of addiction/recovery, support people returning from treatment. The impact on family and significant others is addressed. We work together so that you may effectively reengage in your personal, social, and professional life and handle any potential license/clearance issues. As a result, you build capacity to make and sustain changes that are meaningful to you."

"Psychotherapy provides us an opportunity to learn about our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and how to develop healthier coping skills. In our work together, I will offer you strategies to enhance your primary relationships, friendships, and work-life balance. The goal is to help you develop a greater awareness of yourself, and to have more options for relating to the world. If you are depressed, anxious, having marital conflicts, or in the midst of a life transition, psychotherapy can help you. I have over 20 years of experience providing individual and couples therapy to adults."

"Consejeria en Espanol y en Ingles para Adolescentes y Adultos. Trabajo con migrantes en problemas relacionados a adaptation, ansiedad, depresion, trauma, violencia, y relaciones de abuso. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicologicas para casos de migración relacionados a Visa-U, asilo, perdón, deportaciones y VAWA. Trabajo con militares, diplomáticos, amas de casa, profesionales y estudiantes."

"Many of us at one time or another need the help of an experienced therapist. Are you spending most days not feeling good, suffering from mood swings, anxiety or depression? Are you or your family/peers concerned about your drinking? Perhaps you are stuck, like "super glue" to old damaging behavior patterns, which can spell doom for a satisfying relationship. Have you reached a point in your life where you need help moving forward? If you have tried everything and nothing has worked, perhaps it's time to see a licensed therapist."

"I work to help you address the painful challenges you are facing in your life, whether it be in your relationships, your work, or internally with yourself. With depression, self-esteem worries, anxiety and panic, separation and loss, sexual/intimacy conflicts, work/achievement difficulties, parenting problems or addictions, my efforts with you are to use understanding and problem-solving to find relief and direction. I teach and train other mental health professionals, and emphasize the active collaboration needed to bring about change and growth."

"As a seasoned licensed psychologist and certified hypnotherapist in Maryland, Dr. Stefanie Gilbert has counseled patients in private practice, at George Mason University Counseling Center, and at Howard University Counseling Center since 1998. She gives frequent talks about eating disorders and body image to elementary, middle, high school, and college students throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Dr. Gilbert was formerly a tenured professor in the Psychology Department and Women's Studies Program at Howard University. She also was president of the Washington Society for the Study of Eating Disorders and Obesity for six years."

"I've been working with stressed out, overworked, anxious and depressed Washingtonians for over 25 years and call me crazy but I still love the work. Its such a privilege to work with an amazing diversity of smart interesting people! While I have been trained in a variety of different therapeutic modalities I've learned the most from my clients. About half of my caseload is working with couples primarily using the Imago relationship therapy approach. The rest of my client load is working with individual adults and relationship groups for men. Men really flourish in these relationship groups."