Parenting Therapists in Chevy Chase, MD
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Linda Perlman Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I have authored four books on parenting and relationships and appeared or interviewed in national media such as, The Today Show, ABC News, New York Times, and Wall St.
Linda Perlman Gordon was voted one of the best mental health professionals in the DC Metro area as well as one of the best couples therapists in Washingtonian's "Best of Washington". I am a family therapist with an expertise working with individuals, couples, young adulthood, marriage, infidelity and divorce. For you, benefits from therapy may include, learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety, managing anger, grief, depression, and/or improving your relationships and communication skills.
I have authored four books on parenting and relationships and appeared or interviewed in national media such as, The Today Show, ABC News, New York Times, and Wall St.
Linda Perlman Gordon was voted one of the best mental health professionals in the DC Metro area as well as one of the best couples therapists in Washingtonian's "Best of Washington". I am a family therapist with an expertise working with individuals, couples, young adulthood, marriage, infidelity and divorce. For you, benefits from therapy may include, learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety, managing anger, grief, depression, and/or improving your relationships and communication skills.
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Do you feel like you've lost control over your teenager?
Want to regain your power as a parent?
Want to relate better to your teen?
Want your teen to be more successful?
I specialize in treating teens who are not performing up to their potential in school or at home. I work closely with parents to improve the parent-child relationship, discipline more effectively, and allow the student to become more independent, responsible and productive over time.
Additionally, I help adults overcome depression and anxiety, deal with stress, and gain a sense of control over their lives.
Do you feel like you've lost control over your teenager?
Want to regain your power as a parent?
Want to relate better to your teen?
Want your teen to be more successful?
I specialize in treating teens who are not performing up to their potential in school or at home. I work closely with parents to improve the parent-child relationship, discipline more effectively, and allow the student to become more independent, responsible and productive over time.
Additionally, I help adults overcome depression and anxiety, deal with stress, and gain a sense of control over their lives.
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Susan Richman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.
As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.
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I offer Collaborate School Based Mental Counseling, providing children psychotherapy at their own schools, while collaborating with school counselors professionals, and conducting family and parenting session at the office.
I offer a strength base therapy approach focused on the possibilities for change. I help children, teens, adults and families get unstuck from unproductive patters of relation and practice more productive ways of communication. Being from Venezuela, and raising my own multicultural family, I am passionate by the challenges of meshing cultures to raise emphatic, tolerant and successful children and adolescents. I believe building and maintaining a successful family system requires the art of juggling. I help parents use their own resources to balance their many roles and coach kids and teens through their diverse relationships.
I offer Collaborate School Based Mental Counseling, providing children psychotherapy at their own schools, while collaborating with school counselors professionals, and conducting family and parenting session at the office.
I offer a strength base therapy approach focused on the possibilities for change. I help children, teens, adults and families get unstuck from unproductive patters of relation and practice more productive ways of communication. Being from Venezuela, and raising my own multicultural family, I am passionate by the challenges of meshing cultures to raise emphatic, tolerant and successful children and adolescents. I believe building and maintaining a successful family system requires the art of juggling. I help parents use their own resources to balance their many roles and coach kids and teens through their diverse relationships.
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As a therapist & a PEP Parent Educator, I have helped hundreds of parents solve parenting challenges.
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.
As a therapist & a PEP Parent Educator, I have helped hundreds of parents solve parenting challenges.
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.
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Jonah Green and Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Ours is a highly regarded group of experienced, compassionate, skilled therapists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Washingtonian and Washington Parent magazines cited us as top therapists in the DMV area. We collaborate with our clients to address emotional, family, and relationship concerns. We welcome clients with various ethnic/racial/religious backgrounds, family structures (single parent, divorced, etc.), and sexual, gender, and developmental differences.
Ours is a highly regarded group of experienced, compassionate, skilled therapists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Washingtonian and Washington Parent magazines cited us as top therapists in the DMV area. We collaborate with our clients to address emotional, family, and relationship concerns. We welcome clients with various ethnic/racial/religious backgrounds, family structures (single parent, divorced, etc.), and sexual, gender, and developmental differences.
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I also assist parents with effective parenting strategies.
I help children, adolescents, young adults, parents & families, providing individual therapy, family therapy, & parent coaching. Each person and treatment is unique, but I integrate several techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent coaching, family systems, meditation, and hypnosis. Please contact me at 301-365-8105 or drpamluttig@gmail.com. If you prefer, we can have that initial contact over teletherapy. You can tell me about the issues, and I will describe how I would approach the therapy or refer you to someone else who can help.
I also assist parents with effective parenting strategies.
I help children, adolescents, young adults, parents & families, providing individual therapy, family therapy, & parent coaching. Each person and treatment is unique, but I integrate several techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), parent coaching, family systems, meditation, and hypnosis. Please contact me at 301-365-8105 or drpamluttig@gmail.com. If you prefer, we can have that initial contact over teletherapy. You can tell me about the issues, and I will describe how I would approach the therapy or refer you to someone else who can help.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and families in the Washington metropolitan area. Before founding my own practice, I worked as a Middle School counselor for 10 years where I gained extensive experience working with school administrators and counselors, social service providers, and parents in supporting adolescents via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports. I also work with adults on a wide range of emotional or relational challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and families in the Washington metropolitan area. Before founding my own practice, I worked as a Middle School counselor for 10 years where I gained extensive experience working with school administrators and counselors, social service providers, and parents in supporting adolescents via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports. I also work with adults on a wide range of emotional or relational challenges.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults, and parents by offering supportive psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy services to individuals and families in the Washington metropolitan area. With an interactive style, I use a positive, solution-focused approach and provide a non-judgemental atmosphere that allows for opportunities to decompress, reflect and problem solve. My 20 years of experience as a high school counselor at local independent schools has given me necessary insights into the lives of emerging adults and those who parent them.
I specialize in working with older adolescents, young adults, and parents by offering supportive psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and parenting challenges.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy services to individuals and families in the Washington metropolitan area. With an interactive style, I use a positive, solution-focused approach and provide a non-judgemental atmosphere that allows for opportunities to decompress, reflect and problem solve. My 20 years of experience as a high school counselor at local independent schools has given me necessary insights into the lives of emerging adults and those who parent them.
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With an inclusive, open and positive approach, I work with families, adults, adolescents, and children, on a wide variety of issues including self-esteem, communication, identity, anxiety, depression, decision-making, relationship problems, mood disorder, life transitions, post-partum, parenting and family issues.
Our connections to one another and the communities we work and play in are foundational to our health and well-being. It is through relationship that we learn about ourselves and how best to be in relationship with others. At times, stress can threaten to overwhelm, priorities can become unclear and uncertainties can mount. We all benefit from a consistent and trusting relationship in which to identify our feelings, thoughts and behaviors, to be supported in our efforts to determine and utilize our own strengths and resources, to build our coping strategies, and begin to create the change we choose to work on in any stage of life
With an inclusive, open and positive approach, I work with families, adults, adolescents, and children, on a wide variety of issues including self-esteem, communication, identity, anxiety, depression, decision-making, relationship problems, mood disorder, life transitions, post-partum, parenting and family issues.
Our connections to one another and the communities we work and play in are foundational to our health and well-being. It is through relationship that we learn about ourselves and how best to be in relationship with others. At times, stress can threaten to overwhelm, priorities can become unclear and uncertainties can mount. We all benefit from a consistent and trusting relationship in which to identify our feelings, thoughts and behaviors, to be supported in our efforts to determine and utilize our own strengths and resources, to build our coping strategies, and begin to create the change we choose to work on in any stage of life
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Kristin Pillay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MEd, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the changing needs of families, children and adolescents from ages 4-14 including parenting, school challenges, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, self esteem.
I have extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families and use a strengths based approach to meet children where they are. You can show up now and be seen, known, and valued at our new office. As a former school counselor, I know that children have varying school experiences and show up with you to build community, partner with you, and to meet each child where they are. I am curious, not all knowing, and consider the impact of words and actions. Our creative therapeutic interventions to support and to increase self understanding for kids across developmental stages
I specialize in the changing needs of families, children and adolescents from ages 4-14 including parenting, school challenges, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationships, self esteem.
I have extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families and use a strengths based approach to meet children where they are. You can show up now and be seen, known, and valued at our new office. As a former school counselor, I know that children have varying school experiences and show up with you to build community, partner with you, and to meet each child where they are. I am curious, not all knowing, and consider the impact of words and actions. Our creative therapeutic interventions to support and to increase self understanding for kids across developmental stages
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Dr. Tanya M Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20825 (Online Only)
I help stressed and overwhelmed professionals who look like they have it all together on the outside but may have a few things bothering them on the inside. You might be the person who everyone goes to for support and advice, but when you share your concerns, it's not taken as seriously by your family or friends. This may leave you feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, and isolated despite crushing it at work, as a parent, or when leading at church. Maybe you are a spouse/partner, parent, healthcare provider, or pastor/clergy who has current or past stressors that are weighing you down or leaving you feeling out of sorts.
I help stressed and overwhelmed professionals who look like they have it all together on the outside but may have a few things bothering them on the inside. You might be the person who everyone goes to for support and advice, but when you share your concerns, it's not taken as seriously by your family or friends. This may leave you feeling anxious, frustrated, depressed, and isolated despite crushing it at work, as a parent, or when leading at church. Maybe you are a spouse/partner, parent, healthcare provider, or pastor/clergy who has current or past stressors that are weighing you down or leaving you feeling out of sorts.
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Life during parenthood can be beautiful but also extremely challenging. Feeling stressed, anxious, hyper vigilant, angry, worried, sad, burnt out, spread too thin, unsupported, or just not like yourself can add to the already challenging job set before you as a parent, but there is hope. You are not alone in feeling this way, and you do not need to continue feeling this way. I understand that you want to be able to enjoy your parenthood journey, and life, once again, and I will guide you to relief, clarity, and healing through warmth, understanding, and treatment methods designed specifically for parents.
Life during parenthood can be beautiful but also extremely challenging. Feeling stressed, anxious, hyper vigilant, angry, worried, sad, burnt out, spread too thin, unsupported, or just not like yourself can add to the already challenging job set before you as a parent, but there is hope. You are not alone in feeling this way, and you do not need to continue feeling this way. I understand that you want to be able to enjoy your parenthood journey, and life, once again, and I will guide you to relief, clarity, and healing through warmth, understanding, and treatment methods designed specifically for parents.
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Aleeza Michael-Tabrizi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I offer help to those struggling with anxiety and depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief, parenting and relationship issues.
Starting therapy can be quite a scary decision, and finding a therapist can be an extensive process. But once you've found the right therapist, your positive journey towards healing begins. Through my warm, compassionate practice, I help challenge my clients to dig deeper to find their unresolved feelings that have created negative life perspectives.
I offer help to those struggling with anxiety and depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, grief, parenting and relationship issues.
Starting therapy can be quite a scary decision, and finding a therapist can be an extensive process. But once you've found the right therapist, your positive journey towards healing begins. Through my warm, compassionate practice, I help challenge my clients to dig deeper to find their unresolved feelings that have created negative life perspectives.
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My goal is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and easily accessible treatment that gives immediate support and direction. My approach is very open, warm, non-judgmental and highly collaborative. I work with children, adolescents, and adults individually and through family-based therapy. I treat anxiety and mood-related concerns, support issues related to adjustment/coping and life transitions, enhance self-esteem and assertiveness, address academic and behavioral concerns, target eating problems, and provide parenting guidance.
My goal is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and easily accessible treatment that gives immediate support and direction. My approach is very open, warm, non-judgmental and highly collaborative. I work with children, adolescents, and adults individually and through family-based therapy. I treat anxiety and mood-related concerns, support issues related to adjustment/coping and life transitions, enhance self-esteem and assertiveness, address academic and behavioral concerns, target eating problems, and provide parenting guidance.
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I specialize in mental health and substance use/addictions, parent-child conflict, adolescents and adults, interpersonal conflicts, and criminal justice.
Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.
I specialize in mental health and substance use/addictions, parent-child conflict, adolescents and adults, interpersonal conflicts, and criminal justice.
Hello, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed as a Psychotherapist with Your Health Concierge, Inc., which is a clinic that promotes integrated wellness. Integrated Wellness is a philosophy that promotes treating the whole person, which includes physical, emotional, home, nutrition, financial, work, creativity, and social wellness.
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Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight, find hope, and make lasting change. With my support, you can gain increased self-awareness and clarity into the self-defeating patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, distressed, alone or in conflict. I strive to create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and safe to empower you to take the necessary steps toward greater fulfillment and meaning. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships and life transitions, including marriage/divorce, parenting, relocation, career changes and loss, I will help you discover your strengths, enhance self-esteem, improve communication, and ease your anxiety.
Therapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight, find hope, and make lasting change. With my support, you can gain increased self-awareness and clarity into the self-defeating patterns and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, distressed, alone or in conflict. I strive to create an atmosphere that is caring, compassionate and safe to empower you to take the necessary steps toward greater fulfillment and meaning. Specializing in issues pertaining to relationships and life transitions, including marriage/divorce, parenting, relocation, career changes and loss, I will help you discover your strengths, enhance self-esteem, improve communication, and ease your anxiety.
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Hope Harris-Black
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I also enjoy working with individuals, parents, and couples who struggle with parenting challenges, relationship issues, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and fitting in socially.
I am committed to helping individuals and families. I work collaboratively with clients from a strengths-based approach to empower them and draw out their strengths, so they can grow psychologically, have fulfilling relationships, and reach their potential. I provide a safe, nurturing, supportive, non-judgmental and respectful positive therapeutic environment while also providing structure and focus to identify and achieve goals that foster growth and change.
I also enjoy working with individuals, parents, and couples who struggle with parenting challenges, relationship issues, adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and fitting in socially.
I am committed to helping individuals and families. I work collaboratively with clients from a strengths-based approach to empower them and draw out their strengths, so they can grow psychologically, have fulfilling relationships, and reach their potential. I provide a safe, nurturing, supportive, non-judgmental and respectful positive therapeutic environment while also providing structure and focus to identify and achieve goals that foster growth and change.
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Every individual exists within a context of roles and relationships - son or daughter, parent, partner, friend, colleague.
One thing is certain in life: things always change. All of us encounter difficult changes, narrow passages that we must navigate: unemployment, relocation, breakups, divorce, illness, bereavement. We also experience good, positive changes. Ironically, these too can be quite stressful. Falling in love, getting married, childbirth, getting a promotion at work, any major accomplishment can precipitate uneasiness and worry. It can be tremendously helpful to have the attention, support and perspective of a thoughtful therapist. Together, we collaborate to get you through these challenges while, at the same time, being curious about the deeper meanings underneath the surface.
Every individual exists within a context of roles and relationships - son or daughter, parent, partner, friend, colleague.
One thing is certain in life: things always change. All of us encounter difficult changes, narrow passages that we must navigate: unemployment, relocation, breakups, divorce, illness, bereavement. We also experience good, positive changes. Ironically, these too can be quite stressful. Falling in love, getting married, childbirth, getting a promotion at work, any major accomplishment can precipitate uneasiness and worry. It can be tremendously helpful to have the attention, support and perspective of a thoughtful therapist. Together, we collaborate to get you through these challenges while, at the same time, being curious about the deeper meanings underneath the surface.
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Are you feeling completely overwhelmed trying to balance everything in your life? Women today are balancing more roles than ever, trying to be everything to everyone. You are exhausted, running yourself thin, never feeling like you have enough time and just want a few minutes for yourself. You dream of a balance where you can manage work, parenting, family, friends, spouse, dating, etc., etc., etc.. You want to wake up feeling refreshed and excited for the day and go to sleep feeling productive and fulfilled.
Are you feeling completely overwhelmed trying to balance everything in your life? Women today are balancing more roles than ever, trying to be everything to everyone. You are exhausted, running yourself thin, never feeling like you have enough time and just want a few minutes for yourself. You dream of a balance where you can manage work, parenting, family, friends, spouse, dating, etc., etc., etc.. You want to wake up feeling refreshed and excited for the day and go to sleep feeling productive and fulfilled.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.