Women's Issues Therapists in Derwood, MD
Heidi Vanderwalde
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Derwood, MD 20855
As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.
As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.
Use the process of art-making to address the challenges of life. I work with clients dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, or going through life transitions. I specialize in working with adults with cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's and Dementia, Autism, or intellectual disabilities.
Use the process of art-making to address the challenges of life. I work with clients dealing with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, stress, or going through life transitions. I specialize in working with adults with cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's and Dementia, Autism, or intellectual disabilities.
Healing Waters Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Derwood, MD 20855
Healing Waters has psychotherapists who are empathetic, encouraging, and passionate about working alongside clients to overcome obstacles. We would love to work with you to help heal from trauma, improve self-esteem, reduce anxiety, relax and cope with stress, and learn to better control anger.
Healing Waters has psychotherapists who are empathetic, encouraging, and passionate about working alongside clients to overcome obstacles. We would love to work with you to help heal from trauma, improve self-esteem, reduce anxiety, relax and cope with stress, and learn to better control anger.
Becca Ferenci
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Derwood, MD 20855 (Online Only)
Welcome! My passion is helping my clients navigate the complexities of growing up and forming their identity, wherever they’re at in life. I work with clients of all ages, with particular experience working with teens, and young adults. I know that growing up isn’t always easy, and I want to help ease those transitions. I am a queer-identifying therapist, and I have a special interest and experience in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Welcome! My passion is helping my clients navigate the complexities of growing up and forming their identity, wherever they’re at in life. I work with clients of all ages, with particular experience working with teens, and young adults. I know that growing up isn’t always easy, and I want to help ease those transitions. I am a queer-identifying therapist, and I have a special interest and experience in working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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Nicole Rollins-Lamar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
Marti Cullen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20855 (Online Only)
Areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, women's issues, self esteem, parenting, anger management, couples counseling, and school related issues.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have more then 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I help treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating through difficult and challenging times. While working with me, you will have the space to explore feelings of anxiety, frustration, and sadness in order to better understand yourself. You will regain your inner strength, refocus, and develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them.
Areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, women's issues, self esteem, parenting, anger management, couples counseling, and school related issues.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have more then 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I help treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating through difficult and challenging times. While working with me, you will have the space to explore feelings of anxiety, frustration, and sadness in order to better understand yourself. You will regain your inner strength, refocus, and develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them.
Amy Tindell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Loneliness and anxiety are pervasive in our society today. Many of us feel overwhelmed with the stressors of daily life and that overwhelm is compounded by depression, anxiety, past trauma, abuse, or current marital and parenting difficulties. We long to not feel alone anymore and to talk with someone who can understand and help.
Loneliness and anxiety are pervasive in our society today. Many of us feel overwhelmed with the stressors of daily life and that overwhelm is compounded by depression, anxiety, past trauma, abuse, or current marital and parenting difficulties. We long to not feel alone anymore and to talk with someone who can understand and help.
Janice N. Vassallo, MA, LCPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20886 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
Mia Joelsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
Minali Sharma
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change. Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change. Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
Martina Alvarado
Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (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.
Are years of struggling with substances and other drugs starting to bother you? Perhaps you're curious about cutting back on your drug use or quitting altogether. Your family might judge and shame you. You may be in a relationship that seems abusive, yet others around you do not see it. You may feel down, anxious, or even misunderstood by others. You're exhausted and have taken the biggest step today by looking for a therapist. You need support, empathy, and someone to help you explore any issue. Together, we will learn coping skills, gain understanding, and be curious with your thought processes.
Are years of struggling with substances and other drugs starting to bother you? Perhaps you're curious about cutting back on your drug use or quitting altogether. Your family might judge and shame you. You may be in a relationship that seems abusive, yet others around you do not see it. You may feel down, anxious, or even misunderstood by others. You're exhausted and have taken the biggest step today by looking for a therapist. You need support, empathy, and someone to help you explore any issue. Together, we will learn coping skills, gain understanding, and be curious with your thought processes.
Lilia Cerón is a Bilingual Spanish Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Community Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University and graduated Chi Sigma Iota with honors. Her clinical work experience and training spans over 10+ years with children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families of a variety of socioeconomic levels and ethnic backgrounds.
Lilia Cerón is a Bilingual Spanish Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Community Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University and graduated Chi Sigma Iota with honors. Her clinical work experience and training spans over 10+ years with children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families of a variety of socioeconomic levels and ethnic backgrounds.
Genevieve Lu
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I am a heavily convicted Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral therapist who prioritizes therapeutic rapport to foster a consistently safe environment for genuine exploration and expression of self. My scope of practice includes but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and grief. I wholeheartedly believe the process of therapy can change your life by first helping you feel understood and accepted, and second by learning (and sometimes unlearning) what is necessary to feel more aligned with your ideal sense of self and vision for your life.
I am a heavily convicted Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral therapist who prioritizes therapeutic rapport to foster a consistently safe environment for genuine exploration and expression of self. My scope of practice includes but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and grief. I wholeheartedly believe the process of therapy can change your life by first helping you feel understood and accepted, and second by learning (and sometimes unlearning) what is necessary to feel more aligned with your ideal sense of self and vision for your life.
Deborah A Hinton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide range of clients in the 25+ years I have been in practice, and my ideal clients have the following in common: they know there are changes they want or need to make, and they are ready to do the work necessary.
I have worked with a wide range of clients in the 25+ years I have been in practice, and my ideal clients have the following in common: they know there are changes they want or need to make, and they are ready to do the work necessary.
In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.
In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.
Angela Williams
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Therapy can give you a safe place and the courage to share and reveal your story; to go there, not alone, but with someone who can help you understand what is happening. With expanded knowledge of yourself, you have the strength to act on intentional and personally meaningful choices.
I am a catalyst for your understanding of yourself, alone and in relation to those important to you.
Therapy can give you a safe place and the courage to share and reveal your story; to go there, not alone, but with someone who can help you understand what is happening. With expanded knowledge of yourself, you have the strength to act on intentional and personally meaningful choices.
I am a catalyst for your understanding of yourself, alone and in relation to those important to you.
Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
Brandy L Brandenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives. I believe the key to enduring these challenges is having a solid anchor to hold us in place amidst life's storms. Whether this be healing from trauma, enduring life transitions, or facing paralyzing tragedy- being fully anchored is where we can find hope. My goal is to compassionately come alongside my clients in a supportive and empowering way. By drawing upon their strengths we will work together to formalize realistic and attainable goals. I believe there is hope for everyone and I feel blessed to intersect with my clients wherever they are in their journey.
Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives. I believe the key to enduring these challenges is having a solid anchor to hold us in place amidst life's storms. Whether this be healing from trauma, enduring life transitions, or facing paralyzing tragedy- being fully anchored is where we can find hope. My goal is to compassionately come alongside my clients in a supportive and empowering way. By drawing upon their strengths we will work together to formalize realistic and attainable goals. I believe there is hope for everyone and I feel blessed to intersect with my clients wherever they are in their journey.
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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.