Family Therapy in Bethesda, MD
If you are struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, school/college challenges, work issues, substance use, trauma, or family conflict, I invite you to reach out to me.
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
If you are struggling with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, school/college challenges, work issues, substance use, trauma, or family conflict, I invite you to reach out to me.
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
Bethesda Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you having difficulty connecting with your loved one? Are you experiencing a recent major life change? Are you having trouble sleeping or concentrating because of an unresolved family conflict or other stressor? Do you feel like there's no room in your schedule to relax because you are always taking care of others or working on a never-ending "to-do list"? Whether you have experienced a sudden unexpected event or you are going through a new change in your life, we can help! We specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who are going through a challenging time in their life or are trying to make sense of neg
Are you having difficulty connecting with your loved one? Are you experiencing a recent major life change? Are you having trouble sleeping or concentrating because of an unresolved family conflict or other stressor? Do you feel like there's no room in your schedule to relax because you are always taking care of others or working on a never-ending "to-do list"? Whether you have experienced a sudden unexpected event or you are going through a new change in your life, we can help! We specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who are going through a challenging time in their life or are trying to make sense of neg
Research shows that teachers, doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, pastors, and CEOs face unique challenges that can leave them drained of the energy they need to be effective on the job and in personal and family relationships.
I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in the Maryland area for 20 years, During my time here I have had the privileged to serve as a college chaplain, youth pastor, university professor, and mental health clinic director. At present I divide my time between serving mental health and substance abuse clinics as a clinical supervisor and consultant and running a thriving private practice. I specialize in helping other professionals fight off burnout and establish an effective work/life balance. This become increasingly important with the additional stress Covid-19 has placed on all of us.
Research shows that teachers, doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, pastors, and CEOs face unique challenges that can leave them drained of the energy they need to be effective on the job and in personal and family relationships.
I have been working with individuals, couples, and families in the Maryland area for 20 years, During my time here I have had the privileged to serve as a college chaplain, youth pastor, university professor, and mental health clinic director. At present I divide my time between serving mental health and substance abuse clinics as a clinical supervisor and consultant and running a thriving private practice. I specialize in helping other professionals fight off burnout and establish an effective work/life balance. This become increasingly important with the additional stress Covid-19 has placed on all of us.
Gabriela Brockett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I work with children, adults, couples, and families as they navigate various life transitions. This can include reorganization within the family system, through either a new marriage, a separation or divorce, birth of a new family member, the exploration of alternative family building options, or various other life events. Our lives are constantly in flux, and we all sometimes need support to navigate these decision points and learn to better manage the anxiety they create.
As a therapist, I work with children, adults, couples, and families as they navigate various life transitions. This can include reorganization within the family system, through either a new marriage, a separation or divorce, birth of a new family member, the exploration of alternative family building options, or various other life events. Our lives are constantly in flux, and we all sometimes need support to navigate these decision points and learn to better manage the anxiety they create.
Dr. Jay Rhodes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
I have extensive education, experience, and expertise in various fields of counseling, marriage and family therapy, ministry, and human relations.
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, earn a Doctor of Ministry (Military), Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in Maryland, and licensed (LMFT and LPC) in other states as well. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, I can help you.
I have extensive education, experience, and expertise in various fields of counseling, marriage and family therapy, ministry, and human relations.
My name is Dr. Jay Rhodes, and I am a board-certified, earn a Doctor of Ministry (Military), Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) in Maryland, and licensed (LMFT and LPC) in other states as well. I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures in various settings such as military bases, combat zones, hospitals, schools, embassies, consulates, to nonprofit homeless ministries. I have helped individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, and groups deal with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, and relationships. I have helped others worldwide, I can help you.
For over 30 years, I have helped adults, children, adolescents, and families, integrating psychodynamic, CBT, and family approaches.
“Help, my stress is over the top!” The pressures in our relationships and families and workplaces, the losses and life changes we have suffered through, can leave us anxious, depressed, isolated and/or in conflict with others, confused about where we are heading. Some of us care deeply about political, social and environmental crises, and wonder how to sustain a meaningful life that makes a difference in our communities and in the world. It can all feel like too much. Psychotherapy can offer hope, and help. I care to help you sort out all that upsets you, so you discover, and rediscover, how to cope with life’s hardest challenges.
For over 30 years, I have helped adults, children, adolescents, and families, integrating psychodynamic, CBT, and family approaches.
“Help, my stress is over the top!” The pressures in our relationships and families and workplaces, the losses and life changes we have suffered through, can leave us anxious, depressed, isolated and/or in conflict with others, confused about where we are heading. Some of us care deeply about political, social and environmental crises, and wonder how to sustain a meaningful life that makes a difference in our communities and in the world. It can all feel like too much. Psychotherapy can offer hope, and help. I care to help you sort out all that upsets you, so you discover, and rediscover, how to cope with life’s hardest challenges.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist that focuses on providing a safe and culturally sensitive space. I believe in empowering my clients to achieve their goals and full potential through an integrative approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Child Centered and Prescriptive Play Therapy, and Relational-cultural Therapy. I work with issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship/ family issues, substance use, trauma, behavior issues, and life transitions.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist that focuses on providing a safe and culturally sensitive space. I believe in empowering my clients to achieve their goals and full potential through an integrative approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered, Child Centered and Prescriptive Play Therapy, and Relational-cultural Therapy. I work with issues related to ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship/ family issues, substance use, trauma, behavior issues, and life transitions.
Emily C. Greenberg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with each client and family to develop reasonable and appropriate goals in a supportive and comforting environment.
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.
I work with each client and family to develop reasonable and appropriate goals in a supportive and comforting environment.
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.
Hannah Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
I have worked extensively in the juvenile justice system specifically teaching anger management classes for children and their parents and working in a non-secure residential treatment center for adolescents through Family Court and juvenile court.
I specialize working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with concerns related to trauma, complex trauma and generational trauma, parent-child relational problems, family conflict, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, parent coaching and self-esteem. I have experience working with clients from a diverse array of identities and backgrounds. My approach is nonjudgmental, fun, collaborative, empathetic, and honest. I view the therapeutic relationship as a central component, building a trusting and safe connection with my clients that is adaptable, flexible, and collaborative.
I have worked extensively in the juvenile justice system specifically teaching anger management classes for children and their parents and working in a non-secure residential treatment center for adolescents through Family Court and juvenile court.
I specialize working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with concerns related to trauma, complex trauma and generational trauma, parent-child relational problems, family conflict, grief, ADHD, depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, parent coaching and self-esteem. I have experience working with clients from a diverse array of identities and backgrounds. My approach is nonjudgmental, fun, collaborative, empathetic, and honest. I view the therapeutic relationship as a central component, building a trusting and safe connection with my clients that is adaptable, flexible, and collaborative.
Lisa McPherson Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, ATR, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
Marie A. Murphy MS, MSW, BCPsa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, BCPsa, FIPA
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I specialize in helping people suffering from depression, anxiety (mood disorders), early trauma, family or personal transitions, relationship concerns (including marital and/or family issues), psychosomatic issues, losses, and grief issues that are inevitable throughout our lives. I focus on understanding the underlying fears and blockages that interfere with more satisfaction and enjoyment in life--put another way, in thinking about our psychological lives and our states of mind, the past is prologue. I deeply value the uniqueness of each patient's experience and the importance of active and supportive collaboration in promoting growth and change.
I specialize in helping people suffering from depression, anxiety (mood disorders), early trauma, family or personal transitions, relationship concerns (including marital and/or family issues), psychosomatic issues, losses, and grief issues that are inevitable throughout our lives. I focus on understanding the underlying fears and blockages that interfere with more satisfaction and enjoyment in life--put another way, in thinking about our psychological lives and our states of mind, the past is prologue. I deeply value the uniqueness of each patient's experience and the importance of active and supportive collaboration in promoting growth and change.
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Please reach out if you would like to connect about individual, group, or family therapy.
In our fast-paced world, it can be tempting to just keep scrolling and hope that things will eventually slow down and work out. I believe in helping my clients live their lives with intention and purpose. I will work with you to identify your hopes, goals, and strengths so that every day feels meaningful and your life doesn’t just pass you by. I teach both concrete tools to support my clients in their daily living as well as provide a safe container for clients to explore parts of themselves they want to learn more about.
Please reach out if you would like to connect about individual, group, or family therapy.
In our fast-paced world, it can be tempting to just keep scrolling and hope that things will eventually slow down and work out. I believe in helping my clients live their lives with intention and purpose. I will work with you to identify your hopes, goals, and strengths so that every day feels meaningful and your life doesn’t just pass you by. I teach both concrete tools to support my clients in their daily living as well as provide a safe container for clients to explore parts of themselves they want to learn more about.
Victoria Alves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I utilize my expertise in adoption-competency, attachment-based therapy, and trauma-informed therapy to provide interventions that are tailored to your unique child/teen and/or family.
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.
I utilize my expertise in adoption-competency, attachment-based therapy, and trauma-informed therapy to provide interventions that are tailored to your unique child/teen and/or family.
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.
My background as a family therapist means that I am trained to look at problems within a relational framework, whether that be between people, social systems, or the varied components of self within a single individual. The longer I practice, the more I believe that suffering and symptoms arise when we are disconnected from these relationships; disconnected from our bodies, from our emotions, from our needs, from our communities, and from others…
My background as a family therapist means that I am trained to look at problems within a relational framework, whether that be between people, social systems, or the varied components of self within a single individual. The longer I practice, the more I believe that suffering and symptoms arise when we are disconnected from these relationships; disconnected from our bodies, from our emotions, from our needs, from our communities, and from others…
If a certain approach does not fit well with my clients’ needs, I am able and willing to work with clients to find alternate methods to reach common ground and move toward the individual and/or family goals in ways that fit best for them.
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with children as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensive In-Home, outpatient clinics, and private practice. In my over five years of clinical practice, I have worked with families where addiction is present.
If a certain approach does not fit well with my clients’ needs, I am able and willing to work with clients to find alternate methods to reach common ground and move toward the individual and/or family goals in ways that fit best for them.
In my work I pull from a wide array of modalities including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused, and Intergenerational Family therapy. I have worked with children as young as four years old, teens, young adults, couples, and all kinds of families. My experience includes providing therapy in a multitude of settings including Intensive In-Home, outpatient clinics, and private practice. In my over five years of clinical practice, I have worked with families where addiction is present.
Hope Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
Are you or someone in your life impacted by a chronic or terminal illness? Are you struggling with decisions around risk for a genetic illness? Are you struggling with relationships, family boundaries, or life transitions?
Are you or someone in your life impacted by a chronic or terminal illness? Are you struggling with decisions around risk for a genetic illness? Are you struggling with relationships, family boundaries, or life transitions?
Robin S. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
At The Couple and Family Clinic, we consider our work to be both a great privilege and responsibility to provide the highest quality care for the people we work with.
Did you know that the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist is strongly linked to successful therapeutic outcomes? This is why my goal is to provide every person I see with an emotionally safe space, free of judgment. You want somebody who genuinely cares, who is curious and hopeful. I encourage people to explore new ways of thinking about their experiences and different ways of expressing themselves. I aim for the people I work with to leave each session feeling more empowered, with a sense of agency, and able to learn what they're capable of doing.
At The Couple and Family Clinic, we consider our work to be both a great privilege and responsibility to provide the highest quality care for the people we work with.
Did you know that the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist is strongly linked to successful therapeutic outcomes? This is why my goal is to provide every person I see with an emotionally safe space, free of judgment. You want somebody who genuinely cares, who is curious and hopeful. I encourage people to explore new ways of thinking about their experiences and different ways of expressing themselves. I aim for the people I work with to leave each session feeling more empowered, with a sense of agency, and able to learn what they're capable of doing.
I focus on aging; adoption; anxiety; depression; co-dependence; family dysfunction; grief; loss; identity; and relationships.
I believe we are all finally recognizing that a more holistic approach to treatment is needed. With over 40+ years of experience working in community mental health and private practice, I know the importance on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts every individual. Everything around us matters, even beyond our personal relationships with our families, colleagues and friends. Speaking as a proud social worker, I know to effectively diagnose and treat a human problem needs a fully inclusive, psycho-social model of evaluation. I am here, tailored to help for your specific and unique needs.
I focus on aging; adoption; anxiety; depression; co-dependence; family dysfunction; grief; loss; identity; and relationships.
I believe we are all finally recognizing that a more holistic approach to treatment is needed. With over 40+ years of experience working in community mental health and private practice, I know the importance on our assessing and understanding all of the ways society impacts every individual. Everything around us matters, even beyond our personal relationships with our families, colleagues and friends. Speaking as a proud social worker, I know to effectively diagnose and treat a human problem needs a fully inclusive, psycho-social model of evaluation. I am here, tailored to help for your specific and unique needs.
Whether you choose individual or couple counseling, parent education, or family therapy, you'll feel supported by me.
Life may be harder than you expected. You may feel stressed, depressed, or anxious. You may be struggling with a decision. Relationships with your family are complex. You may want to improve communication with your partner. Parenting is tough. You may have suffered a loss, & you don't know why it still affects you. You may have put a dream on hold while you attended to family matters, & now you wonder if you are still capable of fulfilling that dream. You may feel you have been given gifts, but you aren't using them to their full potential.
Whether you choose individual or couple counseling, parent education, or family therapy, you'll feel supported by me.
Life may be harder than you expected. You may feel stressed, depressed, or anxious. You may be struggling with a decision. Relationships with your family are complex. You may want to improve communication with your partner. Parenting is tough. You may have suffered a loss, & you don't know why it still affects you. You may have put a dream on hold while you attended to family matters, & now you wonder if you are still capable of fulfilling that dream. You may feel you have been given gifts, but you aren't using them to their full potential.
I have tremendous respect for people who make the difficult decision to enter in to psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with older children, adolescents, and adults, in individual, couples, and family therapy. My goal is to explore collaboratively the troubles that have led them to seek treatment at this time. I try to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment, where one can develop insight to better understand and ultimately change behavioral and relational patterns that get in the way of happiness and fulfillment. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as relationship difficulties and life transitions.
I have tremendous respect for people who make the difficult decision to enter in to psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with older children, adolescents, and adults, in individual, couples, and family therapy. My goal is to explore collaboratively the troubles that have led them to seek treatment at this time. I try to provide a safe, non-judgemental environment, where one can develop insight to better understand and ultimately change behavioral and relational patterns that get in the way of happiness and fulfillment. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as relationship difficulties and life transitions.
