Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in Riverdale, MD

As we maneuver through life towards our best selves, experiencing challenges, pain, & negative emotions are inevitable. I believe that we should not allow obstacles and feelings to stop our growth & hinder our journeys. Are you currently going through transition in your life & having difficulty adjusting? Are you struggling to get through your day because you are sad, doubtful, & overwhelmed? Are you confused, frustrated, & tired of trying to figure out relationships & your place in the world? I understand the complexities of life can be difficult to manage, but you do not have to manage them alone.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? I help individuals reach a better emotional place. Working with your personal strengths and specific goals to create healthy coping strategies to help with life’s challenges. We will work together to find solutions, specific to your needs. I have experience working with children, adolescents and young adults, who have a wide range of concerns including: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life challenges, ADHD/ADD, trauma, coping skills, grief/loss, LGBTQI/gender identity, peer relationships, suicide ideation, work/life balance, mood disorders, family conflict, and stress management.

I specialize in offering a safe, therapeutic space for adult women seeking to alleviate stress, anxiety, and navigate life transitions. Overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, nervous about the next step? Having trouble adjusting to pending or present changes? Perhaps you are having a hard time managing life and its endless responsibilities, and doubting yourself in the process. Mental wellness often takes a backseat due to the societal pressures to manage, remain strong, be successful, and balance many roles. I offer a safe place to figure out how to bring balance and peace in your life.

My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy in a time of need. They might be experiencing anxiety due to life changes and transitions or they might be experiencing symptoms of anxiety for the first time and be concerned as to where the anxiety came from. The client might be processing loss or grief from a loved one or past friendships and or relationships. My ideal client will have needs such as needing to identify coping skills to get through life stressors, assistance with reaching goals. As a therapist I would be able to provide the client with a objective perspective to bounce their ideas and situations off of.

My speciality is helping people reach their GOALS . Talking to me is as comfortable as talking to your BEST friend. I meet each client were they are and help them get to were they want to be. I have 8 years of professional and hands-on experience working with clients who have Mental Health DX, trying to find their way in life and couples who are looking to enrich their relationship.

Are you looking to have more positive and sustainable relationships with people in your life?  Are you dealing with sadness, anxiousness, fear, or disappointment?  Do you feel down on yourself?  Are you curious about how counseling or therapy might help?  Therapy can be the first step to lasting change.  By exploring thoughts, emotions, and behaviors we can gain insight into what’s holding you back and together make a plan to move forward towards a healthier and happier life. I am currently a resident of College Park and have a lengthy history studying and working at the University of Maryland, so I'm very much Terp-allied!

Sasha empowers couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their relationships with others and themselves for the last 10 years. Sasha usually works with couples struggling with communication and individuals dealing with self esteem, setting boundaries and improving the negative inner voice.

Do you want to increase self-awareness, reduce symptoms of anxiety/depression, improve communication & relationships within your family, process grief, find balance in your maternal role, and learn effective stress management techniques? Ultimately, do you want to regain control over your life and cultivate greater resilience and happiness? My primary goal is to provide my clients with coping strategies, build resilience, foster a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, & create a more fulfilling life.

Increased ability to regulate emotions; emotional resilience; improved ability to identify and manage trigger; reduction in irrational thoughts; decrease in the frequency, duration and intensity of symptoms are some of my clients' treatment outcomes. I use CBT, DBT, Solution Focused and Trauma Focused therapies, reframing, mindfulness, validating statements, reflection of feeling and meaning and active listening. We'll explore and resolve the impact of the past current moods, thoughts, relationships, responses/reactions and more; moving you from making unintentional decisions to making more conscious and fulfilling choices.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I provide services that empower adults, children, and adolescents to reach their fullest potential. I provide therapy to youth and families with various life issues using holistic and solution focused therapeutic methods. I believe that a holistic approach and a focus on the whole person is essential in working through life's challenges. I work collaboratively with my clients to address personal, environmental, and systemic factors that impact their day to day life.

Are you being consumed by your thoughts? Feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? You don't have to figure it out on your own, let me help you take back control of your life. Therapy can be a helpful tool in creating a better life for yourself. We will work together to create a plan to heal, so you can get back to living instead of just surviving. I specialize in working with young adult and BIPOC clients dealing with mood disorders, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, identity exploration, stress, and difficulties with life transitions.