Therapists for Teens in Bethesda, MD

If you are sitting on my couch, SOME kind of trauma or pain has touched you. Regardless of sexual identity, a teen, adult or older adult, first responder, couple in crisis, or struggling with illness or grief, I will help you learn to better process and manage your emotions, including anxiety, sadness or anger to develop better coping strategies. My therapy is non-judgmental and client-focused where therapeutic goals are driven by the client's needs.

Are you or your child/teen having issues with attention/executive functioning (i.e., time management, organization, task completion)? Having trouble staying focused, being organized, motivated, or often becoming anxious? Struggling to get homework or work tasks completed? Feeling unhappy, overwhelmed, or on edge frequently? If so, I am able to assist by providing therapy, ADHD/executive functioning coaching, and/or assessment services in order to identify difficulties and work collaboratively to help you or your loved one thrive in life.

Couples, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Affirming Care; ENM, Polyamory and Kink-Aware Therapy, Sex & Intimacy; Eating Disorders; Teen Identity Formation; Communication Issues; Family of Origin Issues; Anxiety; Depression; Life Transitions & Adjustment; Substance Use Disorder

Whatever it is that has brought you to this site today, I am sure that you would like for you and/or your child/teenager to feel better. I can help address depression, reduce anxiety, and better manage stress, life changes, and cope with the loss of a loved one. I also specialize in helping people who struggle with familial conflict, sexuality, sexual identity, school/workplace difficulties, pregnancy and the postpartum period, among many other issues.

Welcome to my practice. I am a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and I work with adolescents and adults in a warm, collaborative, and relational style. I am a generalist, with special interests in the treatment of depression, eating disorders, body image issues, as well as self-harming behavior and trauma. My practice focuses on helping individuals work through transitions in life, such as teen and young adult struggles, relationship issues, and parenting issues. I have launched a Menopause Info & Discussion Group to empower women with education and support during this life stage.

Beth is available for individual, couples, and family therapy. She has a client-centered/humanistic approach with a focus on a strong therapeutic relationship and genuine empathy for her clients. Beth has experience working with clients who have eating disorders as well as those who struggle with substance use.

My passion lies in supporting young adults through the rollercoaster that is adolescence and the transition to adulthood. With over 10 years working as a counselor in the school setting, I am attuned to the stressors and pressures of today's preteens and adolescents, and the stressors and pressures of the parents that parent them. As the body, mind, and expectations grow during this period of life, it is essential that the adolescent feels that they are heard and has a safe and supportive place to unload all that they carry day in and day out.

Are you worried that your child is anxious, depressed or having difficulty navigating peer relationships? Are you struggling with parenting a teenager? Do you feel disconnected from your partner and find yourself wondering where the passion went? Relationships can be both the most rewarding and most challenging aspects of our lives. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am specially trained to work with children, couples, and families. I provide a safe and supportive place where you are empowered to reach your personal and relationship goals. Together we can help you find balance, enrichment, and happiness in your life.

Touched by Adoption? The Barker Foundation recognizes that adoption is a lifelong journey, with normal developmental challenges and tasks. We will walk with you through and support you through your journey. Whether you are an adoptive parent with a child that is struggling emotionally or academically; a birth parent who is seeking understanding, reflection, or search and reunion; or an adoptee looking for support- we are here for you.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of concerns including feeling angry, anxious, depressed, or inhibited. My work also includes helping those who may have less specific symptoms, but notice that they may get in their own way of achieving what they want, interpersonally, professionally, or scholastically. I also have considerable experience working with individuals with a traumatic history, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Within my practice, I also offer child, adolescent, and adult psychological testing, including emotional, cognitive, and academic assessment.

I am a friendly, down- to earth therapist who works with adolescents (14+) and adults. I offer an affirmative, person centered approach. In session, I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques, among others, to help you cultivate the changes you hope to see in yourself. Clients from all walks of life have found that I am compassionate, empathetic, and easy to talk to.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a board approved supervisor in the state of Maryland as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia. I have a post master's in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. I am committed to providing quality services to adolescents, adults, and families. I have 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples for treatment of mental health challenges in inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization program settings.

I believe it shows courage to seek out therapy, especially couples and family therapy. You may be struggling with serious emotional issues, deep personal crises, relationship distress, or a sense of distance with your child or adolescent. Many couples I work with have lost a sense of connection and/or find themselves hurting each other over and over again. Many individuals I work with simply want to get more from their lives - more love, joy, and connection. I collaborate with you to create a therapy environment that is warm, safe, supportive, challenging when needed, and authentic.

Welcome to my practice. I like to work with my clients in a respectful, collaborative way to help them to move forward in their lives. My approach is to help clients to balance mindfulness, acceptance, and change strategies so that they can reach their goals. I have a special interest in the use of mindfulness-informed and evidence-based therapies. I strive to work with you to help you reach your goals as quickly as possible. Please contact me for more information.

Victoria was transracially adopted from China as an infant. Her previous work history includes: supervising visitation between parents and their children, working as a school counselor in a public charter school, providing intensive, home-based therapy to children with intense emotional and behavioral needs, and providing clinical case management to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Victoria believes strongly in client-oriented services and that everyone should have access to the opportunities and support that they need to succeed. Victoria is also passionate about self-improvement and continuing to learn throughout your life.

Are you an adult or teen in the LGBTQIA+ community, affected by eating disorders self-discovery, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, grief, or relational and social difficulties? I have extensive history working with these individuals and those who have experienced intimate partner violence and substance abuse/dependency. If you are looking for bariatric evaluations that are required for the surgical process, I can assist you. I offer this service is to aid in determining readiness, addressing any concerns for underlying eating disorder behavior,pre/post therapeutic support, and exploring options outside of surgery.

Winner of the Best of Bethesda Magazine in the Child/Adolescent Therapist Category! In the modern world, we are facing more difficulties than ever before. I have worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, identity exploration, and dysregulated behavior. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, especially around the middle school years, and their parents in order to improve mood and self-regulation and promote positive family interactions and communication.

Certified trauma-informed therapist with training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CPT. I specialize in work with adult/adolescent clients with a history of trauma, whether single incident or complex and/or autism. These clients may present with PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and more. My goal is to assist my clients with not only recovering after trauma, but enabling growth toward the person they want to be. I see survival as a strength, and the adaptations that allowed for that survival should be recognized as such to increase self-compassion and facilitate the next step.

Brittany LaFleur is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LCPC-S) with a deep passion for aiding individuals in their journey towards becoming their best selves, hence why she started Your Best Self therapeutic services in 2018. Brittany creates a safe & confidential space to guide clients’ exploration of their inner worlds. She has a dynamic, compassionate & direct style of connecting with clients and leads a team of several other talented therapists.