Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.

I believe that each person possesses an innate ability to heal. I consider it a privilege to work with my clients while they face transforming challenges. In my work, I customize my approach to each person, emphasizing individual strengths. My practice is holistic and I bring knowledge of alternative therapies, philosophical and spiritual approaches. With an emphasis on wellness and stress reduction, a client can achieve calm in order to focus on the problems at hand. I specialize in trauma, abuse and relationship issues, utilizing a blend of treatment approaches. I am trained in EMDR, mindfulness meditation and visualization techniques.

Are you dissatisfied with your life? Are you finding ways to compensate that do not serve you well, such as over- or under-eating? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Or, do you have a medical problem that has a dietary component that you have difficulty managing? These problems can have an impact on many areas of your life: relationships, work, and the way you handle money. I will help you sort out your difficulties and help you on the road to feeling better.

Hana is a Clinical Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C). Her education and career have always focused on her passion for working with different age groups of individuals. She has extensive therapeutic experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults in a variety of settings including, public schools, pediatric offices, community sites and homes. She has provided psychotherapy services to clients experiencing wide range of issues including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.

The therapists at Insight Therapy have experience treating individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, adjustment disorders, addictions, ADHD, anger management issues, depression, chronic illness and pain, infidelity, OCD, mood disorders, PTSD, relationship issues, and self-esteem or body image issues. We meet clients where they're at with empathy and compassion, while also challenging and guiding them to meet their needs and goals.

Adjusting to life transitions, interpersonal struggles, or needing to look inward are compelling reasons to seek therapy. As a therapist with 25+ years of experience, I establish a confidential, trusting relationship and help individuals, couples, and families cope and move forward. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and transparent, informed by advanced training in treating trauma, evidence-based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Core Self Reclamation Therapy (CSRT) and family therapy.

My goal as a therapist is to help you understand and resolve the things that block you from happiness and emotional well-being. I work in a collaborative, interactive style that is both compassionate and challenging, and I ensure a safe and respectful atmosphere. I will work with you on practical solutions to immediate crises and problems; as well as understanding and changing maladaptive patterns of thinking, behaving, or feeling that stem from past experiences.

I am a practical professional who is committed to those I work with. The goal is to identify actions that improve your life and translate these actions into concrete steps to promote emotional stability and effectiveness in dealing with long-standing and daily challenges. I work with adults and children helping them deal with specific problems as well as supporting their development of long-term, positive life-goals. I am board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Sleep Psychology treating adults, children, families and couples with emotional, behavioral and physical-health concerns. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic and problems such as chronic pain and insomnia.

I have twenty five years of experience providing psychotherapy for young adults and adults (18-90) as well as couples and families. I utilize CBT, ACT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, and other approaches to suit your needs. I specialize in treating substance use disorder, co-dependency, process addictions, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I work from a strengths based perspective and help clients strengthen coping strategies and deveop new strategies to create and enhance the life you want to live.

If you have concerns, worries or anxieties or feel overwhelmed sometimes, we can look at these together and work toward resolution in a relationship of trust, empathy, insight and honesty. I search for each person's strengths to enable them to have more control over their life. Most people have difficulty in relationships..........with friends, family members, or individuals in their work setting. We work together on improving communication to empower you to be more successful.

Sherika Elliott is a licensed clinical social worker. Working collaboratively, Sherika helps patients identify the stressors posing a barrier to their quality of life. From there, she helps patients identify the root causes of these issues and identify any behaviors that may be perpetuating the problem. Sherika sees her role as being there to assist the patient and offering accountability for change. In the session, Sherika takes her time establishing the therapeutic relationship, listening to each individual’s concerns, symptoms, and struggles. Her goal is to spread the love so her patients’ hearts can be touched by insight .

My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.

Nancy understands that reaching out for help is difficult when you are hurting and not sure what to do about it. She offers a compassionate ear to listen and support you in finding freedom from your suffering. If you have been fighting with your painful thoughts and feelings, what if it were possible to step outside of that conflict? Nancy will assist you in finding peace and healing by helping you to see your difficulties with new clarity. She will teach you how to open up to your emotions and feel them completely, without giving over control of your choices to them.

Approaching therapy can be very scary and may feel like just another thing on your to do list. You may feel apprehensive about sharing intimate details of your life with a complete stranger or perhaps therapy isn't your first rodeo at all and you're seeking something specific. No matter the need, I believe therapy is for everyone. The difference between therapy and a friend is 1. You pay a considerable amount of money, give dedicated time to your concerns, have peace and quiet, and resources ready for you to grab at your own leisure instead of someone else telling you the shoulda, coulda, woulda's.

Shelli Berman, received a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017. As a trauma-informed and certified dialectical behavioral therapist, I can provide skills to cope with a variety of challenges and symptoms. I encourage the balance of acceptance and change, while meeting the client where they are, as every individual is unique in their own background and learning history. Through providing a validating, genuinely authentic, safe space, clients will build a sense of trust, resilience, and grounding within themselves.

Hi, I’m Christina! I believe that with the right support, we all have the capacity for positive change. My goal is to hold a safe and empowering space throughout your healing journey. Together we will focus on your strengths, identify unhelpful patterns, and build skills that allow you to create a life that feels authentic and sustainable.

Greg works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and trauma. He focuses on treating each person as unique and seeks to understand them from their specific life experience. Greg works collaboratively with clients to develop a mindfulness perspective to address anxiety, sadness, and depression so that they may experience a sense of peace and joy in their life.

Accepting new clients in Maryland! My practice style is rooted in our human need to not go through life on our own. Within our sessions, you can expect a space that will promote creativity and honesty. This will help us build a working relationship to reach goals and lasting change through an analysis of environments, relationships, and thoughts. Our first few sessions will include an intake and discussion to determine the end goals. From there we will use these goals, both short-term and long-term, to tailor the sessions. My main focus is to stay abreast with techniques and make sure my clients feel prioritized during our sessions.

I am a Certified Trauma Specialist who treats both Single and Complex trauma. I also see clients with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Relationship issues, Grief and loss counseling, and adjustment related issues. I am Certified in Cognitive Behavioral , and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and trained in Motivational Interviewing, Functional and Nutritional Medicine. My therapy style is Strength-based, Person-Centered, combining the above listed treatment modalities with psycho-education, and engagement. Creating a safe and healing environment for my clients.