Infidelity Therapists in Burtonsville, MD
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Obrien Wimbish
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Waitlist for new clients
Your life has been completely shattered. You want to begin to pick up the pieces of your life but have no idea where to start. You cannot believe that someone you love, someone you trust, some you give your all to would cause you so much pain. You continue to play over and over again different scenarios of where the relationship went wrong. You start thinking about how stupid you were for all the things you did to keep the relationship. I hate to admit it, but I am glad to say, I understand you. Relationships, especially ones that are meaningful to you, will leave you crushed. Especially when trust has been broken.
Your life has been completely shattered. You want to begin to pick up the pieces of your life but have no idea where to start. You cannot believe that someone you love, someone you trust, some you give your all to would cause you so much pain. You continue to play over and over again different scenarios of where the relationship went wrong. You start thinking about how stupid you were for all the things you did to keep the relationship. I hate to admit it, but I am glad to say, I understand you. Relationships, especially ones that are meaningful to you, will leave you crushed. Especially when trust has been broken.
![Photo of Karen Joyner, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6851af9f-dce5-478a-8fb2-2719688f2152/1/320x400.png)
Hi! My name is Karen Joyner, and I am the CEO and founder of the Shaping Professional Counseling Center. At SPCC we help clients heal from past hurts and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Everyone has a unique story. What’s your story? We know that the process can be overwhelming, and we're devoted to offering our unwavering support during this emotional journey. At our center, we believe that counseling is most effective when it creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to actively participate in their healing journey. We are committed to offering everyone compassion, empathy, and understanding in their journey toward healing.
Hi! My name is Karen Joyner, and I am the CEO and founder of the Shaping Professional Counseling Center. At SPCC we help clients heal from past hurts and lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Everyone has a unique story. What’s your story? We know that the process can be overwhelming, and we're devoted to offering our unwavering support during this emotional journey. At our center, we believe that counseling is most effective when it creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to actively participate in their healing journey. We are committed to offering everyone compassion, empathy, and understanding in their journey toward healing.
![Photo of Hwejean Jeong, MA, LGPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/32fffd79-da42-4af9-b421-2e944dc38064/3/320x400.jpeg)
There’s a certain pressure nowadays where it seems like we must have every aspect of our lives in order all the time. Often, it seems like we’re not allowed to slow down and pause to take a breath or look around. I would love to offer a space of rest and reflection that leads to inner healing and growth. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach which means I do not believe there is a “one size fits all” method. I like to take things at my clients’ pace and adjust my style accordingly. I am able to hold a safe space for people of all ages and demographics, where voices are heard, and an effort is made to lessen the burden they carry.
There’s a certain pressure nowadays where it seems like we must have every aspect of our lives in order all the time. Often, it seems like we’re not allowed to slow down and pause to take a breath or look around. I would love to offer a space of rest and reflection that leads to inner healing and growth. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach which means I do not believe there is a “one size fits all” method. I like to take things at my clients’ pace and adjust my style accordingly. I am able to hold a safe space for people of all ages and demographics, where voices are heard, and an effort is made to lessen the burden they carry.
![Photo of Dr. Victor D. Kidd, PhD, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e9ab1136-8f22-42d9-a011-c92ee36a2dcd/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Victor D. Kidd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Online Only)
Are you ready to challenge outdated perspectives and gain a fresh lens on your emotional and mental well-being? Join Dr. Victor D. Kidd on a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. With 12 years of experience working with athletes, entertainers, sport officials (referees), business executives, older adolescents, and adult males and females, he is dedicated to aligning you with your redefined perspective and life purpose. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family history, Dr. Kidd uses diverse solutions for a more fulfilling life, helping you reflect, heal, and embrace new beginnings.
Are you ready to challenge outdated perspectives and gain a fresh lens on your emotional and mental well-being? Join Dr. Victor D. Kidd on a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-mastery. With 12 years of experience working with athletes, entertainers, sport officials (referees), business executives, older adolescents, and adult males and females, he is dedicated to aligning you with your redefined perspective and life purpose. Whether grappling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or family history, Dr. Kidd uses diverse solutions for a more fulfilling life, helping you reflect, heal, and embrace new beginnings.
![Photo of Sarah Nutter, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/74f6ba85-8197-4cab-8214-564de7ffc645/1/320x400.jpeg)
A Counselor with a passion for helping the stuck, "GET UNSTUCK" by empowering clients to rewrite the narratives in their life that are hindering their forward movement and their ability to realize their best self. Remaining ever mindful that “every client is unique” and facing unique life challenges and mental health concerns, I develop and employ individualized treatment plans undergirded by an integrative personal counseling theory that interweaves and leverages the concepts and treatment modalities integral to, but not limited to, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and positive psychology.
A Counselor with a passion for helping the stuck, "GET UNSTUCK" by empowering clients to rewrite the narratives in their life that are hindering their forward movement and their ability to realize their best self. Remaining ever mindful that “every client is unique” and facing unique life challenges and mental health concerns, I develop and employ individualized treatment plans undergirded by an integrative personal counseling theory that interweaves and leverages the concepts and treatment modalities integral to, but not limited to, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, and positive psychology.
![Photo of Ashley L Roberson, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1685535f-584e-4129-91a9-df021917eff9/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley L Roberson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome current, and future clients. I always ask my clients, "How are you feeding your mind & body?" Your health is a reflection of who & what you allow into your space, as well as, what you allow into your body. Your therapeutic process will be held in a safe, non-judgmental space allowing you to talk about your frustrations, goals, wants, hopes, and fears. If you have experienced a traumatic past or are currently facing difficult decisions, allow me to support you on your journey to find & embrace purpose and peace. This approach will taken for all Counseling, ESA, Health Coaching & Clinical Supervision Clients (DC&MD)
Hello and welcome current, and future clients. I always ask my clients, "How are you feeding your mind & body?" Your health is a reflection of who & what you allow into your space, as well as, what you allow into your body. Your therapeutic process will be held in a safe, non-judgmental space allowing you to talk about your frustrations, goals, wants, hopes, and fears. If you have experienced a traumatic past or are currently facing difficult decisions, allow me to support you on your journey to find & embrace purpose and peace. This approach will taken for all Counseling, ESA, Health Coaching & Clinical Supervision Clients (DC&MD)
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Kayla Williams
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Do you feel broken and hurt on the inside? On the outside everything looks like you have it all together and to others your life looks great, but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and depressed. Are past traumas still haunting you? Do you find yourself struggling to handle the stressors of day-to-day life? Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries which often leaves you feeling used and unloved or maybe you find yourself going from one toxic relationship to another. Are you experiencing distress in your marriage or relationship, often feeling like you and your partner are speaking another language?
Do you feel broken and hurt on the inside? On the outside everything looks like you have it all together and to others your life looks great, but on the inside, you feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and depressed. Are past traumas still haunting you? Do you find yourself struggling to handle the stressors of day-to-day life? Maybe you struggle with setting boundaries which often leaves you feeling used and unloved or maybe you find yourself going from one toxic relationship to another. Are you experiencing distress in your marriage or relationship, often feeling like you and your partner are speaking another language?
![Photo of Thomas DiPaola, MA, PsyD, (He, Him, His), Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4041a0ce-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are currently struggling or know someone who is, I am here to help. You've already taken a positive step in trying to improve your life, by finding a supportive path. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals dealing with many concerns hindering their growth, such as: relationship concerns, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pain management, career counseling, personal growth, law enforcement/EMS, LGBTI. Many years psychological assessment experience and supervision to doctoral students in clinical settings.
If you are currently struggling or know someone who is, I am here to help. You've already taken a positive step in trying to improve your life, by finding a supportive path. With over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals dealing with many concerns hindering their growth, such as: relationship concerns, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pain management, career counseling, personal growth, law enforcement/EMS, LGBTI. Many years psychological assessment experience and supervision to doctoral students in clinical settings.
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Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
![Photo of Lisette Montalvo, LPC Intern](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b3a49e0-bed4-4f05-be77-f554c51c7f92/1/320x400.png)
A counselor-in-training, Lisette has an array of diverse life experiences, all of which have ushered her to this position. Raised in Puerto Rico, she has experienced immigration, learning a new cultural backdrop, and attempting to find her place within a society which often rejects those who are different. She has a passion for working with children and parents, finding ways to help families cope with difficult situations and transitions. Lisette also has a background in trauma-informed counseling and ADHD.
A counselor-in-training, Lisette has an array of diverse life experiences, all of which have ushered her to this position. Raised in Puerto Rico, she has experienced immigration, learning a new cultural backdrop, and attempting to find her place within a society which often rejects those who are different. She has a passion for working with children and parents, finding ways to help families cope with difficult situations and transitions. Lisette also has a background in trauma-informed counseling and ADHD.
![Photo of Dr. Shauna Moore Reynolds, EdD, LCPC-S, LPC, NCC, ACS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e5792753-3b33-4cf9-8be2-f2a1f253ca56/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Shauna Moore Reynolds
Counselor, EdD, LCPC-S, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866
ARE YOU READY TO WORK OUT? When working on our "outer" body, we tend to neglect our "inner body" including our mental health. Why not take care of your WHOLE body? At SMR Counseling Services, we get your mental health in shape. We work one-on-one with clients acting as "personal mental health trainers" which allows us to respond to the unique needs of each individual.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK OUT? When working on our "outer" body, we tend to neglect our "inner body" including our mental health. Why not take care of your WHOLE body? At SMR Counseling Services, we get your mental health in shape. We work one-on-one with clients acting as "personal mental health trainers" which allows us to respond to the unique needs of each individual.
![Photo of Lauren Jackson, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9993edcb-087b-4d09-9997-dd9babf0d5f7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Lauren Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Online Only)
We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors . We'll also explore how your childhood experiences might impact and inform your current ability to form meaningful bonds. I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients to be candid about their experiences. We identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles an expectations, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, racial, ethic and cultural identity, and relationships.
We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors . We'll also explore how your childhood experiences might impact and inform your current ability to form meaningful bonds. I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients to be candid about their experiences. We identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles an expectations, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, racial, ethic and cultural identity, and relationships.
![Photo of Krystal Woods, MA, LGPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7f377fe-4fae-4a4b-8371-62c0be0f6956/1/320x400.jpeg)
Krystal Woods
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life is hard! And growth and change are not linear! I believe that meeting people where they are in their journey and holding a mirror to their strengths is the first step in helping to navigate whatever comes your way. Through an eclectic therapeutic approach, I assist my clients with developing healthy coping strategies to address life transition, relational concerns, career, stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Understanding that starting, or returning to counseling can feel stressful, I leave space for clients to share in a manner that feels comfortable and safe.
Life is hard! And growth and change are not linear! I believe that meeting people where they are in their journey and holding a mirror to their strengths is the first step in helping to navigate whatever comes your way. Through an eclectic therapeutic approach, I assist my clients with developing healthy coping strategies to address life transition, relational concerns, career, stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Understanding that starting, or returning to counseling can feel stressful, I leave space for clients to share in a manner that feels comfortable and safe.
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The Relationship Boosters
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, EdD
Verified Verified
Laurel, MD 20707 (Online Only)
Want to build more trust? Improve your communication? Heal from infidelity? Want to improve your intimate connection? We specialize in couples therapy. Our goal is to help couples grow together, enhance communication skills, and build a stronger foundation based on trust and commitment. It's our experience that couples can develop and maintain a healthy bond by developing shared meaning, fondness, admiration, and actively working toward enhancing their friendship. Through skill building such as conflict management and communication skills, couples will significantly increase the likelihood of staying together in long lasting fulfilling relationships.
Want to build more trust? Improve your communication? Heal from infidelity? Want to improve your intimate connection? We specialize in couples therapy. Our goal is to help couples grow together, enhance communication skills, and build a stronger foundation based on trust and commitment. It's our experience that couples can develop and maintain a healthy bond by developing shared meaning, fondness, admiration, and actively working toward enhancing their friendship. Through skill building such as conflict management and communication skills, couples will significantly increase the likelihood of staying together in long lasting fulfilling relationships.
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David Kiwanuka Lubega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PhD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
I am David Lubega, LCSW-C a Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I graduated in 1991 from Indiana University, having 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Social Worker, management and as a therapist.l work with individuals and couples with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Marriage and Relationship issues, PTSD, and Substance Abuse. My passion is to work with you as you walk that journey towards healing. I will be your guide through the troubled sea. Please connect with me through Uplift platform. Thank you.
I am David Lubega, LCSW-C a Clinical Social Worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia. I graduated in 1991 from Indiana University, having 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Social Worker, management and as a therapist.l work with individuals and couples with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Marriage and Relationship issues, PTSD, and Substance Abuse. My passion is to work with you as you walk that journey towards healing. I will be your guide through the troubled sea. Please connect with me through Uplift platform. Thank you.
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Fernando S Sosa
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beltsville, MD 20705
Have you tried everything you can but still can’t find joy and happiness in your daily life? The answer may lie in the Unconscious and Subconscious mind. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I make sure to use scientific theories proven to enhance Mental Health and tailor treatment to the client’s needs. There are basic needs, practices, and thought processes that form the foundation of our Mental Health regardless of race, culture, and belief. I specialize in promoting and processing a natural and organic recovery before considering medication.
Have you tried everything you can but still can’t find joy and happiness in your daily life? The answer may lie in the Unconscious and Subconscious mind. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I make sure to use scientific theories proven to enhance Mental Health and tailor treatment to the client’s needs. There are basic needs, practices, and thought processes that form the foundation of our Mental Health regardless of race, culture, and belief. I specialize in promoting and processing a natural and organic recovery before considering medication.
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Jason Johnson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20905 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Jason. My ideal client is one that has simply recognized that they are dealing with an issue in life, big or small, and think that it would be helpful to have a third party that is not directly involved in those issues, but might be able to offer different a different perspective. The ideal client is also one that is ready to work. Focusing on coping skills to more healthily deal with life stressors and increasing self-awareness to understand what they bring to every interaction and decision.
Hi! My name is Jason. My ideal client is one that has simply recognized that they are dealing with an issue in life, big or small, and think that it would be helpful to have a third party that is not directly involved in those issues, but might be able to offer different a different perspective. The ideal client is also one that is ready to work. Focusing on coping skills to more healthily deal with life stressors and increasing self-awareness to understand what they bring to every interaction and decision.
![Photo of Genevieve Yirenkyi - GY Counseling, LLC, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ba4d372-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
GY Counseling, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
![Photo of Joy Petway - Achieving Joy, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1dac41a8-0f91-492d-ae69-e3e309b690ae/2/320x400.jpeg)
Achieving Joy's counseling boutique is created to improve the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the LGBTQ community. Our counselor's are diverse, licensed and are active participants within the community. We provide a safe space for individuals and couples to explore monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, complete pre-marital counseling, and create action steps to reach your life goals. We also provide group counseling, workshops, and annual conferences. Our purpose is to help you create a plan of action to achieve your joy.
Achieving Joy's counseling boutique is created to improve the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the LGBTQ community. Our counselor's are diverse, licensed and are active participants within the community. We provide a safe space for individuals and couples to explore monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, complete pre-marital counseling, and create action steps to reach your life goals. We also provide group counseling, workshops, and annual conferences. Our purpose is to help you create a plan of action to achieve your joy.
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Inspired Leadership Therapy & Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beltsville, MD 20705
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.