Infidelity Therapists in Cabin John, MD

Are you desperately trying to reconnect with your partner after experiencing infidelity in your relationship? Maybe you have underlying childhood trauma that has impacted your close relationships, especially how you relate to your partner? Or maybe your life has been fractured by addiction and you're struggling to find emotional equilibrium. Even though you’re committed to saving your relationship or, perhaps, have quit using substances, you may still feel like you haven’t addressed the core issues that keep you stuck. If only you knew how to truly connect with yourself, you could move your life in a more positive direction.

Relationship expert and certified life coach with proven track record for guiding people to success in their personal and professional lives, motivating them to live and lead from their true power. I offer individual, couples and group counseling, using cutting edge methods that provide shortcuts for personal growth and create deeply rewarding relationships. I am committed to making a difference in ways that empower, inspire, and connect. During my extensive travels, I mentored teams of humanitarians to improve communication and interact effectively in diverse cultural environments.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups that are faced with a variety of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict and dissatisfaction, infidelity, impulse control, and adjustment issues. I am trained and use ACT principles when working with my clients. ACT is a mindfulness, acceptance, and commitment approach to psychotherapy. Working together, I help clients slow down the thought process so they can thoughtfully respond to difficult thoughts and emotions. This allows you to take value-based behavioral action as opposed to having emotional, automatic reactions.

I am a board-certified psychotherapist providing integrative, psychodynamic individual and couples therapy in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. I often see high-achieving college students, young adults, parents, and professionals who experience anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, codependency, infidelity, lack of fulfillment, are adult children of alcoholics or emotionally immature parents, are recovering from trauma, dealing with relationship difficulties, struggle with self-esteem, or are adjusting to life transitions including parenthood or career changes.

Ready to Transform Your Life? Explore “The Catalyst to Thrive.” I’m Dr. JoAnna Ubiwa, and I’m here to be your catalyst for positive change. When you start your therapeutic journey with me, one goal is for you to see a transformative shift within yourself—where you can truly flourish, thrive, and prosper in every aspect of your life.

I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive. I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.

I specialize in sex and internet pornography addiction. I work one-on-one with indivuals, couples, families, and those attracted to minors. My primary treatment goal is to help the sexually addicted individual overcome the addiction and find inner healing. Additionally, I work to promote healing within badly damaged intimate relationships. Initially, I aim to help clients gain immediate relief from the feelings of overwhelm and distress that brought them to counseling to begin with. Subsequently, I collaborate with clients to diagnose and heal the deeper sources and causes of their suffering and addiction.

Feeling trapped in a severe and unresolved conflict, or do you long for love and closeness that feels out of reach? You are not alone. 80% of divorced men and women attribute the demise of their relationships to gradually drifting apart or feeling unloved and unappreciated by their partners. I understand the significance of taking the first step toward improving your relationship. Bettering your relationship requires a clear understanding of what's going on. Through assessment, you can expect a thorough evaluation of your relationship dynamics and personalized sessions to strengthen your bond.

Whether you’ve spent a lifetime together or are just beginning your journey, relationships provide us with priceless opportunities to learn, grow, and heal. So often, we see conflict and power struggles as “warning signs” rather than precious growth gifts. How can this be when conflict with our partner is so painful? The answer lies in the struggle itself. Beneath the anger, there nearly always lies hurt, disappointment, fear, or sadness. The Imago relationship approach challenges us to embrace our vulnerability and communicate with our partner openly and without fear. When we are heard and truly seen, healing begins.

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.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Seminars, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session (Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops/Seminars are Designed to be Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate Your Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

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.

Daniel Fleshner is a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a passion for exploring relationships and helping individuals and couples process conflict and engage in healthy communication. He currently works at Inflection Point Therapy in Denver, CO where he provides individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy. He graduated with a M. Ed in Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University and a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from The University of Michigan.

I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.