Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

As a foreign-born immigrant from Bulgaria, I work especially well with people from collectivistic cultures like my own. If you desire a transformation in your life, I offer supportive skills balanced with authentic and collaborative techniques aimed at identifying patterns that keep you from showing up as your best self. I offer a fresh take on therapy that balances evidence-based strategies with grounding mind/body approaches.

You’re doing the best you can do; it doesn’t seem to be enough. Sometimes you need extra support and guidance to meet the life’s challenges. During our sessions we collaborate to find the questions and answers to your concerns through a lens of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Taking a non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy, we explore your feelings, emotions, and thoughts. As you take this journey, you may find unhealthy patterns that influence your choices and actions. These can undermine your self-esteem and serenity.

Need help getting through a recent breakup? Feeling like you won’t beat dating and find a relationship? You didn’t go into your relationship thinking it would have to end. Nonetheless, here you are, post-breakup, hurting, avoiding, maybe even dating, and hating every second of it. You want a relationship, but you keep self-sabotaging. You push partners away, you get called "too clingy," or you keep choosing people who treat you poorly. You’ve got trust issues, maybe you’re hung up on an ex, it’s hard to find genuine connection with others, and you’re feeling low. But the feelings feel too big to face head on by yourself...

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, weight loss, eating issues and other addictions, I can help. With years of experience and many successful outcomes helping clients work through depression & anxiety, achieve weight loss and recovery from eating disorders, addictions, trauma, grief & loss, I welcome you and the opportunity to help you achieve results! With a caring approach & many effective interventions for adults & adolescents coping with personal stresses in work, school, relationships, divorce, custody & family issues, sexuality, I provide a safe environment to work through issues. I believe in you & your potential!

I believe it is possible for people to change. For over 25 years, I have been working with teens, adults and seniors, helping them reassess what they want out of life and how to get it, change their approach to work and relationships, and heal the emotional and spiritual pain of loss, anxiety and depression. My areas of special interest include: Couples Therapy: Resolving Conflict and Deepening Intimacy; Grief and Loss: Healing the Pain of Loss and Adjusting to Living--Washingtonian magazine has named me a Top 10 Grief Therapist; Chronic Illness and Care Giving: Balancing Reality and Hope

Accepting NEW Clients! I specialize in working with adolescents and adults that feel overwhelmed by life's demands. I partner with my clients to stay grounded, and develop skills and strategies to handle stress more effectively. I help clients who are dealing with identity issues and racial stress. Everyone deserves to be heard and listening is the foundation I provide to help clients look inward and find practical solutions to the challenges they are facing. Together my clients and I work to achieve their goals for greater life balance, managing stress, resolving conflictual relationships and living a happier and healthier life.

Are you navigating the complexities of relationships while juggling cultural and personal identity? I understand the unique challenges individuals and families face, particularly within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Whether you're an individual, a couple, or a family, I start from a place of understanding and meet you where you are. I practice from a narrative therapy perspective, fostering trust and engagement essential for a transformative therapeutic experience.

Are you feeling stuck in a painful situation and worried that things wont get better? Are negative patterns repeating in your life and relationships? Well, you're not alone. With the right help, you can turn things around. I am the Director of Sonja Williams and Associates. For over 20 years, I have been helping people overcome impossible situations and heal broken relationships. Our team provides therapy, coaching, and Christian Counseling to individuals, couples, youth, and families. Visit us in Silver Spring (across from Metro), Largo (across from Metro), or in our Olney-Clarksville location. Parking is free. Your tomorrow can begin today!

Life's journey can present us with unexpected challenges, leaving us feeling adrift at times. Whether you're grappling with personal hurdles, exploring questions of faith, or navigating the complexities of aging, rest assured that you're not alone. As a therapist, I offer a supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Drawing from my experiences as a stepmom and mediator, I understand the intricacies of family dynamics and relationship struggles. Together, we'll acknowledge your experiences, validate your feelings, and embark on a journey towards deeper connections, self-acceptance, and lasting love.

You may hear about body spa, but have you heard about "mind spa"? I will change your perspective in therapy and you will find the therapy is not just talk about your problem. I am experienced in assisting clients to reach their self-realization and help them find peace of their minds again. Yes! That's why we called it's a "mind spa"! I am a person-centered therapist who use holistic approach as my goal is to empower and motivate clients. I draw a variety of modalities (CBT, mindfulness, and Ericksonian hypnosis) to meet clients' needs.

I have one goal in therapy: your transformation. Why cope with a problem if you can eliminate it? Healing both the problem and its root cause creates lasting change. While traditional talk therapy can produce positive results, I have a broader therapeutic toolkit to help you rapidly heal troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In a first session, you can expect me to connect with you quickly and get to the root of the issues that concerns you. My style is relaxed, non-judgmental, I'm active in sessions and focused on producing significant, impactful results in the shortest time possible.

Feeling depressed or anxious or unable to manage stress? see individuals, groups and families. I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship stress / divorce, setting appropriate boundaries, managing grief, and navigating stressful life events.

In my years of practice as a therapist, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each with their unique stories and struggles. However, when envisioning an ideal client, it's not so much about perfection as it is about the qualities and characteristics that create a harmonious and productive therapeutic relationship.

What brought you to this site? Perhaps you are distressed about a relationship or something from the past. Maybe you feel stuck in certain ways of behaving. Or do you long to set aside time to gain clarity about your life, who you want to be in this journey? Sometimes we know exactly where we are going, how we want to get there, who is going with us. At other times we feel lost, in need of new maps or less baggage, or a better connection to our traveling companions. Therapy can help you feel more genuine, effective, creative and resilient.

Emotional growth is a lifelong process. Sometimes we get weighed down by old scripts or events that have left emotional scars. I draw on 40 years of accumulated wisdom from clinical practice to help patients navigate life's challenges, including grief, life transitions, parenthood, and challenging family-of-origin issues. A practical, interactive therapist, I bring humor, compassion and a good analytic skill set to my work. I'm trained in relaxation techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, and structural family therapy. I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to accomplish their goals. My role is to help you uncover and understand the obstacles and trauma that are getting in the way of achieving what you desire, and then help you tap into your inner resources to succeed. With empathy and authenticity, I work alongside my clients to promote healing and discovery of their power to change. Whether you are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss; problems with relationships, parenting, or self-esteem; or a general sense of disconnectedness – whatever it is – I recognize that therapy is self-work, and it's not easy.

If you’re looking for a therapist in Silver Spring, MD, you’ll want to contact me. Whether you, your teenager or a family member is depressed, anxious or having relationship problems, I can help you develop the skills needed to improve self-esteem and enhance your relationship with others. I believe that your thoughts and feelings, people and experiences from your past cause negative feelings; anger, sadness, anxiety. People who work with me in therapy, generally feel a sense of well-being and gain the strategies and ability to manage challenges in their life.

There are moments or situations in our lives that affect us in powerful ways. Therapy offers an opportunity to talk about ourselves in a way that allows us to figure out, explore and cope with that which is distressing, painful and makes us suffer. Why are things not going my way? Why I’m feeling so anxious. Why do the same things keep happening to me? What should I do to not feel sad, depressed and unmotivated? Is this what I want in life?

Are you seeking happiness and a positive change in your life but feel uncertain about where to start? I'm here to help. Through a collaborative, non-judgmental approach, I work with you to enhance your overall happiness and well-being. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the potential for happiness, but various life stressors and obstacles can obstruct the way. My mission is to meet you where you are, identify and overcome those challenging roadblocks, and equip you with the tools to achieve your unique goals. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship, creating a secure and welcoming environment for personal transformation.