Women's Issues Therapists in Chevy Chase, MD
It isn't always easy to work through life's challenges and find appropriate support. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for those who want to work toward positive change and personal growth. My style is collaborative, straightforward and goal-oriented. I am an active listener and offer insight into clients' choices, patterns of behavior/thoughts, and persistent struggles. I hope to guide my clients toward greater self-awareness in the therapy room and beyond to their day-to-day lives. I use talk therapy, CBT and coaching in my work with individuals and groups.
It isn't always easy to work through life's challenges and find appropriate support. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for those who want to work toward positive change and personal growth. My style is collaborative, straightforward and goal-oriented. I am an active listener and offer insight into clients' choices, patterns of behavior/thoughts, and persistent struggles. I hope to guide my clients toward greater self-awareness in the therapy room and beyond to their day-to-day lives. I use talk therapy, CBT and coaching in my work with individuals and groups.
Stacey Jackson-Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I provide therapy to individuals navigating the diverse spectrums of gender (i.e., transgender, cisgender, and gender diverse) and sexuality (i.e., LGBTQ to Straight to ENM), offering a nurturing environment to address challenges in sexuality, relationships, personal growth, and general mental health. Through empathetic and nonjudgmental therapy, we'll explore both areas for growth and your accomplishments, collaborating to define your desired path in life and relationships. With proficiency in various therapeutic techniques, I'll tailor our sessions to align with your specific needs, values, and objectives.
I provide therapy to individuals navigating the diverse spectrums of gender (i.e., transgender, cisgender, and gender diverse) and sexuality (i.e., LGBTQ to Straight to ENM), offering a nurturing environment to address challenges in sexuality, relationships, personal growth, and general mental health. Through empathetic and nonjudgmental therapy, we'll explore both areas for growth and your accomplishments, collaborating to define your desired path in life and relationships. With proficiency in various therapeutic techniques, I'll tailor our sessions to align with your specific needs, values, and objectives.
Stephanie Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your feelings and experiences are valid and welcome here! I look to help clients in understanding their emotions and the role emotions play in everyday life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed, I am here to help. If you are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence, I am here to help. I have experience working with couples navigating difficulties in their relationship, including non-monogamous relationships. If you are experiencing difficulties relating to sexuality, sexual dysfunction, or sexual identity, you have come to the right place.
Your feelings and experiences are valid and welcome here! I look to help clients in understanding their emotions and the role emotions play in everyday life. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, or being overwhelmed, I am here to help. If you are struggling with self-esteem and self-confidence, I am here to help. I have experience working with couples navigating difficulties in their relationship, including non-monogamous relationships. If you are experiencing difficulties relating to sexuality, sexual dysfunction, or sexual identity, you have come to the right place.
Jocelyn Marcus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Have you struggled to grow beyond past trauma(s), judgment, condemnation, or family of origin relational issues? Are you trying to balance competing roles in your life, but not quite sure of how to? If you’re seeking support with managing all of the parts of self, then you're in the right place.
Have you struggled to grow beyond past trauma(s), judgment, condemnation, or family of origin relational issues? Are you trying to balance competing roles in your life, but not quite sure of how to? If you’re seeking support with managing all of the parts of self, then you're in the right place.
Cara Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Does life have a way of throwing curveballs at you? I believe that we all need a little help sometimes. I assist my clients explore feelings that accompany setback, failure, rejection, and disappointment. Feelings are critical to identify and manage as they motivate behavior. Thoughts and beliefs are also critical to examine with the support of a seasoned professional that offers unconditional positive regard. I specialize in connections with significant others, children, family friends, colleagues, employees, and supervisors. Most importantly, I work to bolster connections with self to support authentic connections with others.
Modesta Akinsanya
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome, you've come to the right place. Firstly, if you are looking for the most possible flexibility, I offer all of my sessions virtually. I practice from an integrative approach as I believe that mental health is equally connected with our physical, emotional and spiritual health. You can expect a calm atmosphere where you are listened to and understood because feeling safe and your trust is the most important thing. I believe it is safety and trust that one: nurtures change, and two: transforms your life to reflect your purpose and desires from the inside out.
Hi and welcome, you've come to the right place. Firstly, if you are looking for the most possible flexibility, I offer all of my sessions virtually. I practice from an integrative approach as I believe that mental health is equally connected with our physical, emotional and spiritual health. You can expect a calm atmosphere where you are listened to and understood because feeling safe and your trust is the most important thing. I believe it is safety and trust that one: nurtures change, and two: transforms your life to reflect your purpose and desires from the inside out.
Anna Kozitzky
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Hi! I offer video appointments to adults in MD and PA. Please email me if you're interested in connecting. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time. I hope for you to feel truly seen, understood, and valued as you are.
Hi! I offer video appointments to adults in MD and PA. Please email me if you're interested in connecting. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time. I hope for you to feel truly seen, understood, and valued as you are.
Mary Frances LaHood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Matrescence refers to the developmental stage in which a woman undergoes physical, emotional, psychological and neurological, hormonal and social transitions - as she becomes a mother. There is so much beauty and gain. There is so much loss and change.
Matrescence refers to the developmental stage in which a woman undergoes physical, emotional, psychological and neurological, hormonal and social transitions - as she becomes a mother. There is so much beauty and gain. There is so much loss and change.
Empowered Connections LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide girl/teen girl experts to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. We’re pleased to announce our expansion into the beautiful downtown Bethesda so check out our new location on our website!
Scared. Worried. Anxious. Unsure. You look happy on the outside but inside, you're falling apart: you're feeling overwhelmed and having panic attacks out of the blue. You're a successful woman who is trying to do it all: it's a scary feeling, we know! Our team of women counselor's has been there ourselves & we can help you get your life back! We are also pleased to provide girl/teen girl experts to help your daughter with the issues she may be struggling with such as self-esteem, anxiety, self-harming, etc. We’re pleased to announce our expansion into the beautiful downtown Bethesda so check out our new location on our website!
Anna Presley Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by big life transitions? You're not alone, and I'm here to provide the support you need. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping women, teens, and couples navigate these challenges. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop the skills needed to overcome these obstacles. Together, we can work towards building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and developing the resilience and confidence needed to navigate life.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by big life transitions? You're not alone, and I'm here to provide the support you need. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping women, teens, and couples navigate these challenges. I offer a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and develop the skills needed to overcome these obstacles. Together, we can work towards building healthy relationships, managing anxiety, and developing the resilience and confidence needed to navigate life.
Martina Alvarado
Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I have a profound commitment to understanding and nurturing each client's unique goals, My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space where healing can flourish. My current areas of specialty include: adult ADHD, mood disorders, multicultural issues, sexual disorders, and women's health.
I have a profound commitment to understanding and nurturing each client's unique goals, My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space where healing can flourish. My current areas of specialty include: adult ADHD, mood disorders, multicultural issues, sexual disorders, and women's health.
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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.
Judith Asner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I’m proud to be a wise elder. I have academic strengths & years of working with people, but most of all, I have the wisdom that comes with age & the intuition to connect & mindshare with you. Maybe you’ve never felt understood & have a negative self-concept projected onto you by dysfunctional elders that you carried into the present. Know that you have the innate human ability to heal. You can be helped to see the roots of your old maladaptive beliefs & you can replace them with positive, realistic ones for today-a new narrative for your life.
I’m proud to be a wise elder. I have academic strengths & years of working with people, but most of all, I have the wisdom that comes with age & the intuition to connect & mindshare with you. Maybe you’ve never felt understood & have a negative self-concept projected onto you by dysfunctional elders that you carried into the present. Know that you have the innate human ability to heal. You can be helped to see the roots of your old maladaptive beliefs & you can replace them with positive, realistic ones for today-a new narrative for your life.
Mary-Blair Holden (Dannals)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Welcome! I want to praise you for taking the first step toward change, healing, and personal growth. I strive to create a warm and safe environment for my clients. My therapeutic style tends to be empathic, authentic and collaborative. I practice therapy from an eclectic approach often utilizing CBT, The Unified Protocol, and Attachment Theory. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have a special interest working with adolescents and young adults.
Welcome! I want to praise you for taking the first step toward change, healing, and personal growth. I strive to create a warm and safe environment for my clients. My therapeutic style tends to be empathic, authentic and collaborative. I practice therapy from an eclectic approach often utilizing CBT, The Unified Protocol, and Attachment Theory. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I have a special interest working with adolescents and young adults.
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
I believe that psychotherapy is very useful in connecting deeply with oneself and subsequently with others. Anxiety and depression are often related to faulty coping mechanisms developed in childhood that lead to painful relationships. Being happy in work and love are the pillars of a rewarding and fulfilled life and therapy makes this possible.
Louise Bayly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I am a Perinatal Therapist who specializes in Women’s and Maternal Mental Health. I am licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Connecticut. My passion is working with mothers and individuals who identify as female and my area of focus is in Reproductive Mental Health. I am deeply devoted to supporting mothers and families navigating unanticipated challenges and stressors in the perinatal period and my mission is to empower women throughout the arc of their maternal journey. In addition to maternal mental health, my clinical focus is working with all women throughout their different seasons of adulthood.
I am a Perinatal Therapist who specializes in Women’s and Maternal Mental Health. I am licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Connecticut. My passion is working with mothers and individuals who identify as female and my area of focus is in Reproductive Mental Health. I am deeply devoted to supporting mothers and families navigating unanticipated challenges and stressors in the perinatal period and my mission is to empower women throughout the arc of their maternal journey. In addition to maternal mental health, my clinical focus is working with all women throughout their different seasons of adulthood.
Nathan L. Dickerson Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BA in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and studied General Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Nathan believes in working from a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help clients acknowledge the various unique contexts which impact their lives and connecting with their strengths.
Nathan L. Dickerson Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2018. He has a BA in Psychology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and studied General Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Nathan believes in working from a systemic, collaborative, strengths-based therapeutic approach to help clients acknowledge the various unique contexts which impact their lives and connecting with their strengths.
Accepting New Patients Now! You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person. It makes you human. Have you heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well what if you aren’t sure how to make lemonade or even if you will like it? Sometimes we wish to look at the positives of life and respond to things differently but you may not know how to or even why you respond to triggers the way you do. My ideal client is one who is seeking help. That means you.
Accepting New Patients Now! You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person. It makes you human. Have you heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well what if you aren’t sure how to make lemonade or even if you will like it? Sometimes we wish to look at the positives of life and respond to things differently but you may not know how to or even why you respond to triggers the way you do. My ideal client is one who is seeking help. That means you.
Dr. Rene Laje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I strive to help adults and older adults achieve balance through therapy. I am licensed in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia and I have been a Medicare provider since 2009. Through my experience in working with adults and older adults, I am aware of the unique challenges that they encounter during these stages of life. In my practice, I focus on one's strengths and I help clients to recognize their own distinct set of coping skills to live the good quality of life that they deserve to live. I provide Telehealth via Zoom to allow clients the ability to receive support in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
I strive to help adults and older adults achieve balance through therapy. I am licensed in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia and I have been a Medicare provider since 2009. Through my experience in working with adults and older adults, I am aware of the unique challenges that they encounter during these stages of life. In my practice, I focus on one's strengths and I help clients to recognize their own distinct set of coping skills to live the good quality of life that they deserve to live. I provide Telehealth via Zoom to allow clients the ability to receive support in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
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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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.