Couples Counseling Therapists in Bethesda, MD

My primary focus is on helping anyone who's grappling with the effects of trauma- whether it's from childhood, a recent event, or accumulated stressors that have begun to wear you down. If you've ever felt like your experiences are too much for others to understand, if you've been told to "just get over it," or if you find yourself reliving painful moments when you least expect it, I want you to know I'm here to help. Trauma can make you feel isolated, misunderstood, and disconnected from the world around you. It can turn familiar places into spaces where you feel on edge, and it can make the simplest tasks feel insurmountable.

Hello, I'm Nicole Grocki, founder and owner of the private practice, Maternal Wellness Services. I provide therapy for women who are prenatal, postpartum and beyond. Many clients have experienced challenges during their reproductive journey, feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed and some have experienced pregnancy loss and/or birth trauma. I have a deep compassion for women during this challenging time of life. I also see women dealing with identity changes, work stress, and relationship challenges. I approach clients with warmth and safety as they begin to unpack their story.

I offer a warm, accepting approach to my clients. With over 20 years of experience as a workshop presenter, parent educator and counselor, I have experienced positive results with hundreds of families. Using Imago Relationship Therapy, I work with couples on improving relationships. Teaching positive parenting techniques, I help parents of both young children and teens to solve problems, and create a healthy, successful family life.

Life can be difficult sometimes, but you never have to go through it alone. My strengths lie in the unique ability to connect with people by use of compassion and understanding; listening; humor; and therapeutic knowledge and skills. I have been working in the field for over 30 years and my heart is always filled with joy when I see and hear about my clients emotional growth and healing.

People reach out to me for help deepening their self-awareness and overcoming and understanding their anxiety, depression, relationships, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, fear of abandonment & intimacy, writer's block, imposter syndrome, career dissatisfaction, workaholism as well as other challenges. Some want to master difficulties which have plagued them for years. Others are confronting more recent conundrums. All seek more than a bandaid solution. Rather, they are searching for a more nuanced understanding of themselves, their relationships and how they live in the world. Their aim is a more fulfilling life.

Life can be hard. A job relocation, challenging career or significant life transition can make it even harder. Maybe you feel alone, overwhelmed, hopeless or even damaged, and somehow stuck inside of these feelings. When navigating such painful feelings and life moments, it's easy to find yourself "going through the motions" — disconnected from yourself, the people closest to you, and your real purpose in life. If you find yourself in this unsettling space, remember: You don't have to figure it out alone. I work with people just like you — individuals and couples that often appear to have it all together but suffer in silence.

A clinical psychotherapist for over 30 years, I work extensively with individuals, couples, and families treating depression, anxiety, grief, and other emotional stressors. I have broad experience working with familial issues (e.g., balancing relationships, family, career, etc.) and specialize in couples and women facing critical decisions in their lives. This includes natural life transitions such as marriage, pregnancy, and menopause. Many of my clients come from or work in multicultural environments, and I help them to address many of the challenges that arise from living in another culture. [I am bilingual (Spanish/English)]

"All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned." This quote by Harry Levenson normalizes the feelings we all have when big changes occur, even good ones. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to examine recent life events and their impact on you and your relationships. The therapy relationship is of primary importance to me. Together, we can formulate some coping strategies to address your current difficulties. I seek to help you make connections between the past and the present so that you can create the future you want.

I work with adults, adolescents, and couples, often in transition or crisis. If we work together, you will become more fully self-aware and present as you improve and deepen your relationships with others. I am a warm and engaged participant in the psychotherapy and problem-solving process and as such, I am continually awed by each person's story and the unique reservoirs found to deal with life's difficulties.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc.("YHC"). YHC subscribes to an Integrated Wellness Philosophy, treating a person's physical and mental health, nutrition, financial and interrelationship needs. Applying Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I will help you reach your potential to become a healthier, happier person.

Problems like depression and anxiety can hold us back from living the life we want. Therapy can be challenging but the rewards are often worth the investment. Through therapy we can learn to change habits (thinking and behavioral) that no longer serve us and learn to accept and face life’s difficulties rather than avoid them. My role is supporting you in envisioning and working towards a fulfilling life. I work to create a warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where you can be comfortable expressing and challenging yourself.

Envision being hopeful and not feeling overwhelmed by sadness or worry, struggles with relationships, or loss of connection with others. Envision calmly coping with grief over the death of a loved one, the end of a close relationship, life transitions, or feelings of regret. Envision having courage, confidence, and clarity as you face life's struggles.

Tired of having the same argument with your partner or certain family members? Find it hard to talk about sex with your partner? If so, individual and/or couples therapy can help!

Hello! Are you looking for a non judgemental, supportive, compassionate and skilled guide for managing challenging life transitions, self-destructive behaviours, difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts? Let me help you find a way forward in discovering and enjoying your life. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find their way forward.

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

If you are sitting on my couch, SOME kind of trauma or pain has touched you. Whether you are straight or gay, a teen, adult or 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 worry, fear, anxiety, sadness or anger to develop better coping strategies TODAY. My therapy is non-judgmental and client-focused where therapeutic goals are driven by the client's needs.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Maryland. After receiving my Master's degree in clinical social work from Columbia University, I worked as a clinical team lead and primary therapist in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings for eating disorders. My passion for treating eating disorders, disordered relationships with food and movement, body image, relationship issues, and other co-occurring emotional disorders - including anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma/PTSD, stems from years of working with individuals, families, and couples of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

Catherine Stieg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Maryland since 2020. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples (with special attention to Gen-Xers, Millennials, and Gen-Zers) navigate change, life transitions, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship issues. With a background in public relations, Catherine transitioned to earn a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Catherine’s professional journey led her to work in community mental health and private practice settings where she helped individuals discover different ways to navigate challenges and create meaningful connections.

I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.