Parenting Therapists in Damascus, MD
Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Damascus, MD 20872
Parents- join our virtual Therapeutic Parenting group for a different approach in addressing behaviors, control battles, adoption, traumas & anxiety.
In-person openings as of 11/9/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences, trauma or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialties in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
Parents- join our virtual Therapeutic Parenting group for a different approach in addressing behaviors, control battles, adoption, traumas & anxiety.
In-person openings as of 11/9/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences, trauma or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialties in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
Do you have a child with autism, special needs, or multiple disabilities? Do you want to understand how your child learns and how to relate to him/her? Do you want to get the best for your child and family-despite any disability? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, I am a good match for your family. I have over 30 years' experience as a psychologist and teacher in schools, homes, and hospitals. I specialize in psychological services for children and young adults with special needs, and their families.
Do you have a child with autism, special needs, or multiple disabilities? Do you want to understand how your child learns and how to relate to him/her? Do you want to get the best for your child and family-despite any disability? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, I am a good match for your family. I have over 30 years' experience as a psychologist and teacher in schools, homes, and hospitals. I specialize in psychological services for children and young adults with special needs, and their families.
Emily Weschler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCTP, CSTIP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Damascus, MD 20872
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I believe in the relationship between therapist & the people on their journey in therapy as a pivotal & paramount role in the therapeutic process. The right match is critical for continuing therapy & having a rewarding & fulfilling experience. I believe in a strengths based, supportive approach with an integrative & humanistic perspective while looking at the whole person as each area of life influences our mental health & daily functioning. It is my privilege to bear witness & walk with the people I serve while on their journey. Your story matters. I believe all of us are significant & what happens to you is unique & important.
I enjoy empowering clients to be their best selves, and in order to do that, I believe there must be a strong client-counselor relationship based on trust and respect. I use an interest-based approach to engage clients.
I enjoy empowering clients to be their best selves, and in order to do that, I believe there must be a strong client-counselor relationship based on trust and respect. I use an interest-based approach to engage clients.
Perfect Balance Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Damascus, MD 20872
I work primarily with adults, and couples. In 37 years of practice I have found a particular niche in helping folks work through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns and general life adjustments.
I work primarily with adults, and couples. In 37 years of practice I have found a particular niche in helping folks work through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns and general life adjustments.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am passionate about helping teens and adults find and maintain balance in their lives. My practice is about enabling individuals to recognize and address the obstacles that are keeping them from finding that balance. I work with adolescents and adults. I am especially interested in helping adolescent girls develop the skills and confidence to face the ever increasing pressure in their "girl" world (social media, relational aggression, body image, etc.), in a positive way. Therapy dog available for those clients that wish to use as part of therapy.
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In addition to individual therapy, I also do a lot of couples and parenting work, especially (but not exclusively) around special needs issues.
Making the decision to see a therapist is never easy and takes great courage. I try to provide a safe, trusting environment for adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and/or depressed. In my practice I use a supportive, solution-focused approach, which is practical and results oriented. I see therapy as a process for change rather than merely an exercise in insight.
In addition to individual therapy, I also do a lot of couples and parenting work, especially (but not exclusively) around special needs issues.
Making the decision to see a therapist is never easy and takes great courage. I try to provide a safe, trusting environment for adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and/or depressed. In my practice I use a supportive, solution-focused approach, which is practical and results oriented. I see therapy as a process for change rather than merely an exercise in insight.
Now Accepting New Clients! I love working with teens, emerging adults and midlife adults to navigate the expected and unexpected life transitions. I use a collaborative, client centered approach with holistic attention to wellness and prevention as well as addressing current challenges. Focus areas include career/college planning, work/life balance, family changes, ( parenting, blended families and more), managing conditions of ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, including pet grief and loss. I have over 16 years experience working with children, youth and adults using traditional narrative and talk therapy balanced with humor.
Now Accepting New Clients! I love working with teens, emerging adults and midlife adults to navigate the expected and unexpected life transitions. I use a collaborative, client centered approach with holistic attention to wellness and prevention as well as addressing current challenges. Focus areas include career/college planning, work/life balance, family changes, ( parenting, blended families and more), managing conditions of ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, including pet grief and loss. I have over 16 years experience working with children, youth and adults using traditional narrative and talk therapy balanced with humor.
Melissa Ward
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
Margie Underwood
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, setting and achieving life goals, parenting, and more.
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, setting and achieving life goals, parenting, and more.
I specialize in: * LIFE CHALLENGES (RELATIONSHIPS: couples, families or work, and TRANSITIONS: marriage/divorce, parenting, career, illness, mourning .
Welcome to my profile! I am a life coach: my clients use coaching to work through life, relationship or career challenges, at home or at work. I also specialize in parent coaching and expat coaching. Together we find and develop your inner courage to help you get past your challenges. By gaining clarity and creating new direction and goals, you lead a more fulfilled, productive, peaceful and joyous life. Clients choose me as their coach for my energy and catching enthusiasm, my strength, my unlimited compassion and ability to empathize, my laser-like instinct and my no-nonsense approach. Call today for your free sample session!
I specialize in: * LIFE CHALLENGES (RELATIONSHIPS: couples, families or work, and TRANSITIONS: marriage/divorce, parenting, career, illness, mourning .
Welcome to my profile! I am a life coach: my clients use coaching to work through life, relationship or career challenges, at home or at work. I also specialize in parent coaching and expat coaching. Together we find and develop your inner courage to help you get past your challenges. By gaining clarity and creating new direction and goals, you lead a more fulfilled, productive, peaceful and joyous life. Clients choose me as their coach for my energy and catching enthusiasm, my strength, my unlimited compassion and ability to empathize, my laser-like instinct and my no-nonsense approach. Call today for your free sample session!
Lydia Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
I have experience in outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatry, mental health, addictions, and research. I have a special interest in women's health and issues, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I especially love working with pregnant or postpartum moms, and I love supporting people as they transition into parenting.
I have experience in outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatry, mental health, addictions, and research. I have a special interest in women's health and issues, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I especially love working with pregnant or postpartum moms, and I love supporting people as they transition into parenting.
, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inference Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, Cognitive Processing Therapy).
The Anxiety and Behavioral Health Center's mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically sound care for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. We work together to overcome anxiety and improve vitality through active change and move toward sustainable growth.
, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inference Based- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, Cognitive Processing Therapy).
The Anxiety and Behavioral Health Center's mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically sound care for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. We work together to overcome anxiety and improve vitality through active change and move toward sustainable growth.
Iraida Virginia Rivera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT , CCTP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 26 years of treating children, teens, adults and families in private and public settings. I work with individuals with complex trauma, and personal histories of neglect/abuse. Addressing family systems issues like, parent/child relational issues, family reunification and ineffective/ inadequate parenting skills, and insecure attachment. Implementing evidence based practices and mindfulness techniques to achieve individualized treatment goals. I provide treatment to Spanish speaking individuals/ families.
Elena Wright-Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Meghan Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Do you feel like you are struggling to understand your child? Perhaps your child is struggling at home, school, or other social environments? I specialize in helping children find their voice to effectively communicate and help bridge the parent child relationship. Parenting doesn't come with an instruction manual and can often become overwhelming. Through our work together I can help build the confidence needed to navigate the difficult situations often faced by both children and parents today. I connect with children by using play therapy, expressive arts, and other developmentally appropriate interventions.
Cindy W Styles
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
I am most interested in helping parents with the challenges of parenting teens; aiding young adults in transition from high school and college; helping adults through difficult transitions; and teaching coping skills and stress management techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, to all age groups.
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
I am most interested in helping parents with the challenges of parenting teens; aiding young adults in transition from high school and college; helping adults through difficult transitions; and teaching coping skills and stress management techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, to all age groups.
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
Michelle B. Chukrun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues or parenting challenges, I can help! I have worked with adults, seniors and couples for many years. I listen carefully and compassionately to your special needs, and consider them in the context of your experience and present situation; a holistic approach that recognizes both your current needs and their roots. Often these roots are cultural, a fact I know because my own life spans several cultures. I am committed to empowering those affected by trauma and other adverse life experiences.
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues or parenting challenges, I can help! I have worked with adults, seniors and couples for many years. I listen carefully and compassionately to your special needs, and consider them in the context of your experience and present situation; a holistic approach that recognizes both your current needs and their roots. Often these roots are cultural, a fact I know because my own life spans several cultures. I am committed to empowering those affected by trauma and other adverse life experiences.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
Scott Bristol
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CSTIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Derwood, MD 20855 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Parenting is hard.
Waitlist Only for NEW Clients! Welcome to your first step and a vital decision to choose you! Being seen and heard are undervalued in our society. Do you allow the space and care that you need to be whole? Pouring from an empty cup is difficult. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, whether seeking self-enlightenment, coping, better communication, or unity. Though implied in the text, I extend a special invitation to the men. We feel we always HAVE to be "ok," but we know better, fellas! Seeking help is a show of strength.
Parenting is hard.
Waitlist Only for NEW Clients! Welcome to your first step and a vital decision to choose you! Being seen and heard are undervalued in our society. Do you allow the space and care that you need to be whole? Pouring from an empty cup is difficult. I welcome individuals, couples, and families, whether seeking self-enlightenment, coping, better communication, or unity. Though implied in the text, I extend a special invitation to the men. We feel we always HAVE to be "ok," but we know better, fellas! Seeking help is a show of strength.
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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.