Therapists in Rockville, MD

Hello and welcome! My name is Irene Anderson, I am a professional counselor and former educator. Often times the many roles we take on can present unavoidable and challenging experiences. But, please know, you do not have to face it alone! Are you or your child/teen experiencing new challenges post-pandemic? Do you feel sadness or hopelessness in your current situation? Do you feel trapped in your struggles with anxiety? Have you been unable to grieve the loss of a loved one? Are you and/or your partner (pre-marital and marital) in need of a safe and non-reactive space to be vulnerable with each other to put in the work?

Maybe you've noticed that it's difficult to get up in the morning or that you are less interested in getting together with family and friends. Perhaps you've noticed destructive patterns in your relationships or that you keep "shooting yourself in the foot" at work. Conversations in therapy deepen understanding of distress and unproductive patterns of behavior. This new understanding and the tools you and I develop together can decrease distress and increase satisfaction with life.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE My ideal client is someone who is coping with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, ADHD, grief, troubled relationship and family dynamics, developmental delays, LGBTQ and trauma issues. Any of these listed conditions or situations can negatively impact my clients’ ability to navigate daily living. So a successful client would be open to change and willing to try new approaches to collaborate with me in order to identify and verbalize their needs and goals and develop a plan to obtain these goals.

Having completed fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy, and Adult Psychodynamic Therapy, I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work from a base of psychodynamic and interpersonal talk therapy (in the form of play with younger children) to build awareness and to work through internal distress or conflict. I augment this work by using third-wave CBT modalities, which draw on mindfulness strategies and skills, in order to use ‘achieved awareness and understanding’, to live in new, more balanced, skillful, and regulated ways.

I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, tester, and supervisor. Support is inclusive and welcoming to all. I see all ages for individuals, families, groups, couples, and parenting. We will focus foremost on building a nurturing, supportive, honest, and empathic interpersonal therapeutic relationship. I will meet you where you are, and help you identify, embrace, and support your strengths, vulnerabilities, and needs. Support is guided by your goals, & based in attachment and the relational neurosciences. I have over a decade's worth of experience as a therapist, tester, supervisor, presenter, and clinical director.

Greetings! As a therapist my style is calming, empathetic, and pragmatic.

In life, there are times when we need to face challenging situations and make changes, but we may need help to think things through. I work from the perspective that all of us can bring certain strengths to bear and that we can benefit from self-understanding in order to use our strengths to the best of our abilities. Through a collaborative framework, I help people cope with the pressures of everyday life, transitions that are challenging and/or stressful as well as longstanding concerns such as learning difficulties, anxieties, mood problems, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions.

ITGW works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and stages in the lifespan. We believe that people can learn from what their bodies (and not just their thoughts) might be trying to communicate in order to be their best selves. We see our clients in individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, we offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological assessments as well as CogMed.

Late afternoon and evening appointments are available now! Are you feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize warm, and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services in person as well as via telehealth. Please email/call us for availability.

During different life stages you, or your child or teen may experience a range of difficulties including loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, dysregulation or moodiness. You may also face challenges through stressful times including separation and divorce, loss, bullying and teasing, relationship conflicts, and communication gaps. These are all painful and worrisome experiences and it is important to remember that all of us need help from time to time. Therapy will help you or your child gain insight, develop coping strategies, and better manage behavior and relationships.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. IN-PERSON AVAILABLE. Just as each individual is unique, I see treatment as unique as well, meaning no single therapy approach can claim to be the solution to every individual that walks through my door. For as unique as you are, together we can make sense of your concerns, work towards your goals, and the quality of life you want and deserve.

The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thoughts and behavioral patterns for maximum effectiveness to your desired goals. My approach is best summed up in a quote by Benjamin Franklin, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”

Hello! I'm Dr. Shira Benhorin and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children (3+), adolescents, and families with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and social concerns, including behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, school challenges, social difficulties, and parent-child challenges. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as parent training sessions. I also specialize in working with children with Feeding Disorders/ARFID (extreme food selectivity, limited oral intake), and LGBTQ+ youth and families.

I help people to feel more engaged and fulfilled in their lives. I will help you to understand and change unhealthy patterns of behaving that you have developed because that is how you've always done things. I am particularly interested in the intergenerational transmission of trauma that can accompany those that immigrate from other countries, and how our social and cultural milieus create systems that contribute to a feeling of otherness.

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. As you gain emotional freedom, you will be able to move forward in your work and personal life.

I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.

Stress, trauma, and life changes can significantly impact mental health and well-being. My goal is to provide a supportive and safe environment where clients explore thoughts and feelings to understand themselves better, and develop tools to address negative behaviors. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families to develop an individualized treatment approach that incorporates cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed, motivational interviewing, and attachment interventions.

Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.

Life is full of challenges, and some of them feel overwhelming and even impossible. This may be one of the hardest periods of your life or in the life of a child you love. PRHP supports individuals, parents, adolescents, and children in finding healing and greater functioning through mind and body therapies. Together we can work to find healing, deeper understanding and greater functionality for you and those you love. You do not have to go through this time alone. Reach out and find the support you need to heal.