Relationship Issues Therapists in 20825
Edwin G Sharp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
The work of psychotherapy requires a trusting relationship - one that can tolerate the warmth that develops as well as the heat that is often necessary for growth.
When my son was 6 years old he told me that he did not want to play baseball but instead wanted to play soccer. I told him that was fine, but because I knew little about it, it might be harder for me to help coach him. He said to me, "That's alright dad, I'll teach you about soccer then you can teach me back."
The work of psychotherapy requires a trusting relationship - one that can tolerate the warmth that develops as well as the heat that is often necessary for growth.
When my son was 6 years old he told me that he did not want to play baseball but instead wanted to play soccer. I told him that was fine, but because I knew little about it, it might be harder for me to help coach him. He said to me, "That's alright dad, I'll teach you about soccer then you can teach me back."
Renu K. Aldrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, intergenerational conflict, and acculturation challenges.
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
I specialize in trauma/ PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, intergenerational conflict, and acculturation challenges.
Therapy can benefit you wherever you are in life, whether it's in the midst of a crisis, if you're feeling distant from a partner or your parents, or if you simply want to know yourself better. Providing therapy is a sacred calling for me, and I am honored to empower either individuals, couples, families, or groups to reach goals or explore the unknown. I use a systemic approach to help clients in the context of environments and identities. Together, we can grow and become the authors of our own stories. By accepting who we are and our imperfections, we increase our ability to love ourselves and connect more deeply with others.
Alicia Abell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
I have experience with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, relationship problems, life transitions, and major mental illness.
It can be very helpful to talk to a supportive, experienced professional when facing challenges in your life. My goals as a therapist are to help you understand the source of your struggles, decide what to do with your newfound awareness, and feel better in your day-to-day life.
I have experience with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, relationship problems, life transitions, and major mental illness.
It can be very helpful to talk to a supportive, experienced professional when facing challenges in your life. My goals as a therapist are to help you understand the source of your struggles, decide what to do with your newfound awareness, and feel better in your day-to-day life.
Robin Mize
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
My specialties include: * couples therapy to increase a couple's sense of intimacy and connection * Mindful approaches to achieving a healthy relationship with food * Navigating mid-life and aging issues.
Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
My specialties include: * couples therapy to increase a couple's sense of intimacy and connection * Mindful approaches to achieving a healthy relationship with food * Navigating mid-life and aging issues.
Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
Paulette Hurwitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20825
There are many reasons why people come to therapy,including depression,anxiety,relationship issues, and transitions in life.For your therapy,I will create an atmosphere of trust and caring,We will focus on your present difficulties and learn from your past.I will help you understand the nature of your difficulties,look with you at your individual resources,and work with you in setting realistic priorities for change.
There are many reasons why people come to therapy,including depression,anxiety,relationship issues, and transitions in life.For your therapy,I will create an atmosphere of trust and caring,We will focus on your present difficulties and learn from your past.I will help you understand the nature of your difficulties,look with you at your individual resources,and work with you in setting realistic priorities for change.
Elizabeth Katz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
My areas of expertise include relationship issues, depression and anxiety, stress, divorce and separation, and the impact of divorce and separation in families.
I have been practicing as a Psychologist in the Bethesda- Chevy Chase area for 35 years. I work with older adolescents and adults in individual and couples counseling. My areas of expertise include relationship issue, depression, stress, anxiety, divorce and separation (and impact on families).
My areas of expertise include relationship issues, depression and anxiety, stress, divorce and separation, and the impact of divorce and separation in families.
I have been practicing as a Psychologist in the Bethesda- Chevy Chase area for 35 years. I work with older adolescents and adults in individual and couples counseling. My areas of expertise include relationship issue, depression, stress, anxiety, divorce and separation (and impact on families).
Sheva Melmed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
My practice includes listening from a psychodynamic perspective (understanding family and intergenerational dynamics) , focusing on the here and now through somatic and mindfulness techniques, developing a person's intuition, and understanding how a person relates to people in their life through the therapeutic relationship.
It is brave to choose how you want to craft your life. Many people are struggling through big life transitions, are unhappy in their relationships, or they want to move past anxiety and depression. Therapy is a place to understand what is happening now, and how to create something different and better to feel more satisfied. If this is you, I offer a space to look at and understand what is happening in your life, and how you can regain a sense of agency to create what you want. I am warm and engaging, and together we find patterns in your life that keep showing up and getting in your way. We look at how to cultivate what you want.
My practice includes listening from a psychodynamic perspective (understanding family and intergenerational dynamics) , focusing on the here and now through somatic and mindfulness techniques, developing a person's intuition, and understanding how a person relates to people in their life through the therapeutic relationship.
It is brave to choose how you want to craft your life. Many people are struggling through big life transitions, are unhappy in their relationships, or they want to move past anxiety and depression. Therapy is a place to understand what is happening now, and how to create something different and better to feel more satisfied. If this is you, I offer a space to look at and understand what is happening in your life, and how you can regain a sense of agency to create what you want. I am warm and engaging, and together we find patterns in your life that keep showing up and getting in your way. We look at how to cultivate what you want.
Dr. Ida DeLiberis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
My specific areas of clinical expertise and interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, women’s issues, women’s reproductive challenges (infertility, pregnancy loss, and pre and post-partum issues), adjustment issues/life transitions, relationship issues/conflicts, anger management, grief, LGBTQIA+, and trauma.
People come to therapy for many different reasons at various times during their lives. Whether you are taking your first steps in seeking therapy or have received mental health treatment, reaching out to a new Provider can be difficult or anxiety-provoking. Connecting with the right clinician is both relieving and rewarding. Wherever you are in your journey, and however you are feeling, I am privileged to support you at this important part of your life. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and adults, ages 13 years-old and above.
My specific areas of clinical expertise and interest include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, women’s issues, women’s reproductive challenges (infertility, pregnancy loss, and pre and post-partum issues), adjustment issues/life transitions, relationship issues/conflicts, anger management, grief, LGBTQIA+, and trauma.
People come to therapy for many different reasons at various times during their lives. Whether you are taking your first steps in seeking therapy or have received mental health treatment, reaching out to a new Provider can be difficult or anxiety-provoking. Connecting with the right clinician is both relieving and rewarding. Wherever you are in your journey, and however you are feeling, I am privileged to support you at this important part of your life. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy for teens and adults, ages 13 years-old and above.
Talia Pfeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Whether you seek psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, relationship or familial issues, trauma, or disordered eating, I offer empathic and individualized care that meets you where you are to initiate deep relief that goes beyond symptom reduction.
I am a licensed master social worker and psychotherapist providing therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. Our work begins by co-creating a safe and comfortable environment that welcomes your thoughts and feelings with openness and curiosity. My practice incorporates psychodynamic and relational approaches; aiming to help individuals attain self-awareness and increase self-esteem, improve interpersonal relationships, and cultivate conscious choices that lead to lasting changes.
Whether you seek psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, relationship or familial issues, trauma, or disordered eating, I offer empathic and individualized care that meets you where you are to initiate deep relief that goes beyond symptom reduction.
I am a licensed master social worker and psychotherapist providing therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. Our work begins by co-creating a safe and comfortable environment that welcomes your thoughts and feelings with openness and curiosity. My practice incorporates psychodynamic and relational approaches; aiming to help individuals attain self-awareness and increase self-esteem, improve interpersonal relationships, and cultivate conscious choices that lead to lasting changes.
Griff Doyle
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
My involvement with autism involves a 30 year deep immersion in practicing, teaching, and endlessly learning how to effectively improve developmental trajectories for children and adults with neurological-developmental disorders through relationship-based, dyadic interventions.
I have spent 42 years treating adults and couples suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, repeated relational problems, trauma, and grief.I also speciaize in child developmental and play therapies with a range of challenges for which I design treatment plans individually. I determine the course of child treatment according to my assessment of their level of development. I involve parents to varying extents in the therapy. Over the years, I have become most specialized working with separation/divorce, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and neuro-developmental, and adoption difficulties for children and their families.
My involvement with autism involves a 30 year deep immersion in practicing, teaching, and endlessly learning how to effectively improve developmental trajectories for children and adults with neurological-developmental disorders through relationship-based, dyadic interventions.
I have spent 42 years treating adults and couples suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, repeated relational problems, trauma, and grief.I also speciaize in child developmental and play therapies with a range of challenges for which I design treatment plans individually. I determine the course of child treatment according to my assessment of their level of development. I involve parents to varying extents in the therapy. Over the years, I have become most specialized working with separation/divorce, attachment, anxiety, depression, behavioral, and neuro-developmental, and adoption difficulties for children and their families.
Yasmine Kaidbey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Issues of interest include trauma, anxiety, combat/ post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and more.
I believe that we all strive to be more authentic in our lives but sometimes get lost along the way. Together, you and I will explore your concerns at your pace and try to get more clarity. I work with individuals and how they view themselves, others, and their world. I am committed to working with you to foster greater insight and improve your agency in your life. I also collaborate with people in relationships to help them reconnect and communicate better. I'm also getting trained in sex therapy, as well as couples' therapy.
Issues of interest include trauma, anxiety, combat/ post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, life transitions, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and more.
I believe that we all strive to be more authentic in our lives but sometimes get lost along the way. Together, you and I will explore your concerns at your pace and try to get more clarity. I work with individuals and how they view themselves, others, and their world. I am committed to working with you to foster greater insight and improve your agency in your life. I also collaborate with people in relationships to help them reconnect and communicate better. I'm also getting trained in sex therapy, as well as couples' therapy.
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Emilie Gomart (-Berg)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, MSc, CSHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Emilie is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family therapist (LCMFT) and an AASECT (American Association for Sex Therapy) certified Sex Therapist. Emilie’s expertise is in working with couples to improve their relationships and build more meaningful and more resilient bonds with each other. She has experience with couples with a broad range of relationship and sexual issues, including general communication, conflicts around parenting, sexual desire differences or the impact of an affair. She sees couples in person exclusively. Clients can choose between two modalities: either couple therapy or group therapy for adults.
Emilie is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family therapist (LCMFT) and an AASECT (American Association for Sex Therapy) certified Sex Therapist. Emilie’s expertise is in working with couples to improve their relationships and build more meaningful and more resilient bonds with each other. She has experience with couples with a broad range of relationship and sexual issues, including general communication, conflicts around parenting, sexual desire differences or the impact of an affair. She sees couples in person exclusively. Clients can choose between two modalities: either couple therapy or group therapy for adults.
Emily M. Lewis Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, ASCDS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
I enjoy working with both males and females who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, church hurt, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders.
Virtual/In-Person (Fort Worth) appointments in TX and virtual ONLY in MD. Life has a way of throwing challenges and uncertainties in our direction that we often feel ill-equipped to face. I believe that strength and encouragement can be found in having someone to process these struggles with us. My goal is to come alongside you on your journey and spend time getting to know you as I seek to listen to, empathize with, and understand your personal experiences. I strive to create a safe space where you can learn from your current thinking patterns, explore new coping skills, and grow in more effective behaviors and thought processes.
I enjoy working with both males and females who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, church hurt, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders.
Virtual/In-Person (Fort Worth) appointments in TX and virtual ONLY in MD. Life has a way of throwing challenges and uncertainties in our direction that we often feel ill-equipped to face. I believe that strength and encouragement can be found in having someone to process these struggles with us. My goal is to come alongside you on your journey and spend time getting to know you as I seek to listen to, empathize with, and understand your personal experiences. I strive to create a safe space where you can learn from your current thinking patterns, explore new coping skills, and grow in more effective behaviors and thought processes.
Molly J. McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MBA, CDM, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Be.Here.Now.LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, C-DBT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
If you find yourself feeling stuck – trapped within the labyrinth of your own thoughts, navigating through intricate emotions, or struggling to connect with those around you – I would be honored to join you on a journey toward unlocking new possibilities. Guiding you through a transformative process is a privilege I hold dear. If anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional pain, or confusion are casting shadows over the quality of your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's connect and explore how, together, we can pave a path for you to rediscover the joys of life in all their vibrancy.
If you find yourself feeling stuck – trapped within the labyrinth of your own thoughts, navigating through intricate emotions, or struggling to connect with those around you – I would be honored to join you on a journey toward unlocking new possibilities. Guiding you through a transformative process is a privilege I hold dear. If anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional pain, or confusion are casting shadows over the quality of your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's connect and explore how, together, we can pave a path for you to rediscover the joys of life in all their vibrancy.
Caroline McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
In my work with individuals and couples, I support clients through stressors that arise, and assist them in tapping into their internal resources and self-discovery to navigate through these challenging times. I create a safe and supportive environment to work with clients to heal relational wounds, foster understanding, create closeness, and support each other through change and growth.
Phyllis Agyapong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
Kimberly Satin Kubler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Are you feeling worried, sad, confused, or generally stressed? Collaborating with a therapist to gain insight into these feelings can provide relief. Having a confidential, supportive, and reliable atmosphere to talk through troubling thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can lead to a greater sense of control and satisfaction in your life. I work with clients to develop a deep understanding of the challenges they are facing and to help them make life altering, sustainable changes. Feel free to give me a call if you'd like more information and we can discuss what might be helpful for your particular situation.
Are you feeling worried, sad, confused, or generally stressed? Collaborating with a therapist to gain insight into these feelings can provide relief. Having a confidential, supportive, and reliable atmosphere to talk through troubling thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can lead to a greater sense of control and satisfaction in your life. I work with clients to develop a deep understanding of the challenges they are facing and to help them make life altering, sustainable changes. Feel free to give me a call if you'd like more information and we can discuss what might be helpful for your particular situation.
Caitlin Magidson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Reaching out takes courage. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to get through life right now, you don't have to do it alone. People in their 20's & 30's come to see me when they are feeling lost, anxious, or depressed related to life transitions and choices.
Reaching out takes courage. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to get through life right now, you don't have to do it alone. People in their 20's & 30's come to see me when they are feeling lost, anxious, or depressed related to life transitions and choices.
Vicki Lynn Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EFTcert
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,
Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.