Therapists for Teens in Gaithersburg, MD
Atim Bassey - Couples And Family Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Now accepting NEW Clients for in person (or virtual) therapy for MD, VA, and DC. Is your teen and family struggling? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
Now accepting NEW Clients for in person (or virtual) therapy for MD, VA, and DC. Is your teen and family struggling? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
Its hard to be a teenager. Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma, so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.
Its hard to be a teenager. Often my clients have a desire to better understand themselves and how experiences in their past inform who they are now. They may experience anxiety and depression or feel overwhelmed by stressors in their lives. Oftentimes, they struggle to cope with emotions or day to day stress and can be hard on themselves. I will work with you to process the emotions and beliefs that accompany relationship issues, identity exploration, emotional challenges, or past trauma, so you can move towards a life of fullness and connection with self and others.
Dena Alalfey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
I also work with adolescents.
During these difficult times, I will help you 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. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their voice, become more assertive, increase self-esteem, and find their path in order to start working on their life goals
I also work with adolescents.
During these difficult times, I will help you 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. I'm passionate about helping individuals find their voice, become more assertive, increase self-esteem, and find their path in order to start working on their life goals
Sarah Ofrecio
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
*In Person & Virtual sessions* I know this can be a very challenging time for your or your teen. From the comfort of your own home, we can work through the challenges you're facing together. I have a great deal of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing obstacles such as trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, negative self-image, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties.
*In Person & Virtual sessions* I know this can be a very challenging time for your or your teen. From the comfort of your own home, we can work through the challenges you're facing together. I have a great deal of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples facing obstacles such as trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, negative self-image, panic attacks, and relationship difficulties.
Ayana Culhane
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
I am also passionate about supporting young women, adolescent teens and girls, and individuals who may be seeking to integrate faith into their counseling experience.
Hi there! My name is Ayana, and I am a current Student Therapist with New Hope Counseling Group, LLC. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy that prioritizes the needs of the client in the therapeutic space. I also favor an emotion-focused and relational-cultural approach to therapy, which upholds the importance of emotional awareness and relational wellness in counseling.
I am also passionate about supporting young women, adolescent teens and girls, and individuals who may be seeking to integrate faith into their counseling experience.
Hi there! My name is Ayana, and I am a current Student Therapist with New Hope Counseling Group, LLC. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy that prioritizes the needs of the client in the therapeutic space. I also favor an emotion-focused and relational-cultural approach to therapy, which upholds the importance of emotional awareness and relational wellness in counseling.
I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and young adults manage anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and more.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed but seeks growth and healing. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, or self-esteem issues. Whether a child, teen, young adult, or athlete, they want support to manage emotions, overcome challenges, and build confidence. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions, seeking clarity, inner peace, and resilience. Their goal is to feel empowered and authentic, ready to face life’s challenges. Together, we work to build practical solutions using their strengths, fostering both immediate relief and long-term growth.
I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and young adults manage anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and more.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed but seeks growth and healing. They may struggle with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, or self-esteem issues. Whether a child, teen, young adult, or athlete, they want support to manage emotions, overcome challenges, and build confidence. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions, seeking clarity, inner peace, and resilience. Their goal is to feel empowered and authentic, ready to face life’s challenges. Together, we work to build practical solutions using their strengths, fostering both immediate relief and long-term growth.
Laurie Weitzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
In the comfort of your own home, I'm happy to help you or your teen get through this challenging time.
In the comfort of your own home, I'm happy to help you or your teen get through this challenging time.
Colleen E. Desmond
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure about what to do next in your life? Are changes or struggles within your family causing you stress? Do you need help navigating a new challenge? Are you feeling challenged as a parent of a teen? Life's journey can be difficult at times and we may need the support of a professional who can assist us in seeing things from another perspective and finding ways to move forward. I commend you for taking this first step to getting the support you need and deserve at this time in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure about what to do next in your life? Are changes or struggles within your family causing you stress? Do you need help navigating a new challenge? Are you feeling challenged as a parent of a teen? Life's journey can be difficult at times and we may need the support of a professional who can assist us in seeing things from another perspective and finding ways to move forward. I commend you for taking this first step to getting the support you need and deserve at this time in your life.
Jaylynn Mayo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you or your adolescent are experiencing increased depression, impulsivity, anxiety, family/relationship issues, or difficult phases of life.
As a young biracial therapist I strongly value the use of self in my practice. I take great pride in helping my clients build a strong sense of identity and helping them learn to utilize their identity and strengths to build resilience. I meet my clients where they are and allow them to express and identify what they look for in therapy and tailor my practice to their needs. As an adolescent therapist I encourage the parents of my clients to be included as needed so we can work as team to provide your adolescent with the most holistic and well rounded care.
Whether you or your adolescent are experiencing increased depression, impulsivity, anxiety, family/relationship issues, or difficult phases of life.
As a young biracial therapist I strongly value the use of self in my practice. I take great pride in helping my clients build a strong sense of identity and helping them learn to utilize their identity and strengths to build resilience. I meet my clients where they are and allow them to express and identify what they look for in therapy and tailor my practice to their needs. As an adolescent therapist I encourage the parents of my clients to be included as needed so we can work as team to provide your adolescent with the most holistic and well rounded care.
Iris Ysern MSW / Ysern Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I immigrated from Venezuela as a teenager, a grandchild of refugees, lived in Perú as an adult, and now raise my family here.
Bienvenido! Welcome! I believe that the overall health of a person depends on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing- an integrated mind & body perspective. My approach focuses on supporting you to use constructive and healthy ways to better manage challenges life sometimes presents. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! I am licensed in Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia.
I immigrated from Venezuela as a teenager, a grandchild of refugees, lived in Perú as an adult, and now raise my family here.
Bienvenido! Welcome! I believe that the overall health of a person depends on their physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing- an integrated mind & body perspective. My approach focuses on supporting you to use constructive and healthy ways to better manage challenges life sometimes presents. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! I am licensed in Maryland, Washington DC & Virginia.
My years of work in school environments give me a unique insider perspective on issues impacting children, teens, and their families.
Are you a child, adolescent, college student, or adult struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, or PANDAS/PANS? If so, you have found the right therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults on issues that impact their everyday life. With a focus on problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills, clients discover how to work through their symptoms and best manage their challenges. My treatment uses a "foundation approach" which involves finding the core issues behind a problem.
My years of work in school environments give me a unique insider perspective on issues impacting children, teens, and their families.
Are you a child, adolescent, college student, or adult struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, or PANDAS/PANS? If so, you have found the right therapist. I work with children, teens, and adults on issues that impact their everyday life. With a focus on problem-solving, coping skills, and social skills, clients discover how to work through their symptoms and best manage their challenges. My treatment uses a "foundation approach" which involves finding the core issues behind a problem.
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I provide affirmative, directive, solution focused, relational, insight-oriented therapy to services to adult and older adolescent populations and incorporate clients' faith/religion/spiritual beliefs.
Individuals looking to manage or eliminate depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, health challenges, career stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity/immigrant experiences and transitions work with me to identify and implement strategies. Through identifying, understanding and evaluating emotional states, thinking and behavior patterns we eliminate and replace unproductive habits with more adaptive patterns toward an increased sense of well-being and ability to thrive and function satisfactorily.
I provide affirmative, directive, solution focused, relational, insight-oriented therapy to services to adult and older adolescent populations and incorporate clients' faith/religion/spiritual beliefs.
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Hearts In Mind Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Mr. Williams is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a catalyst for change with his clients. His typical clients struggle with depression, anxiety, love addiction, anger management, attachment issues, divorce/separation, and blended family dynamics. He is able to see individuals, couples and families. He specializes in working with the adolescent to adult male population. Helping them navigate and understand their purpose in life while providing relatable life experiences to their circumstances.
Mr. Williams is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who utilizes Solution-Focused Therapy, Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a catalyst for change with his clients. His typical clients struggle with depression, anxiety, love addiction, anger management, attachment issues, divorce/separation, and blended family dynamics. He is able to see individuals, couples and families. He specializes in working with the adolescent to adult male population. Helping them navigate and understand their purpose in life while providing relatable life experiences to their circumstances.
I’ve helped adolescents and adults heal from relational trauma, change negative coping patterns, and live in alignment with their values.
Maybe managing your mental health has always been hard, but lately it’s felt impossible. Maybe your teen is struggling to adjust to all of the changes they are facing. Or maybe you just want someone to listen and truly hear you. No matter the reason, the decision to get help is rarely a simple one. In the therapy room, we’ll center your values as the focus of treatment. I know from my experiences as both a clinician and a client that the therapeutic relationship alone can be a powerful influence in growth and self-discovery.
I’ve helped adolescents and adults heal from relational trauma, change negative coping patterns, and live in alignment with their values.
Maybe managing your mental health has always been hard, but lately it’s felt impossible. Maybe your teen is struggling to adjust to all of the changes they are facing. Or maybe you just want someone to listen and truly hear you. No matter the reason, the decision to get help is rarely a simple one. In the therapy room, we’ll center your values as the focus of treatment. I know from my experiences as both a clinician and a client that the therapeutic relationship alone can be a powerful influence in growth and self-discovery.
Stanley Tamale Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Stanley Tamale is a Licensed Professional Counselor in state of Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent and group counseling. Stanley completed his Masters degree at the Grand Canyon University and his bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Texas. Stanley has extensive experience treating disturbances such as substance abuse, anger, depression anxiety and mood disorders. Stanley has provided counseling and education services to teenagers and adults struggling with substance abuse and dual diagnosis disorders. Stanley's therapeutic models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution focused Therapy.
Stanley Tamale is a Licensed Professional Counselor in state of Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent and group counseling. Stanley completed his Masters degree at the Grand Canyon University and his bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Texas. Stanley has extensive experience treating disturbances such as substance abuse, anger, depression anxiety and mood disorders. Stanley has provided counseling and education services to teenagers and adults struggling with substance abuse and dual diagnosis disorders. Stanley's therapeutic models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution focused Therapy.
Brooke Leonard
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
*Available* Are you feeling stuck or unsettled? Perhaps your teen or tween is going through a difficult time? Maybe your relationship could use some extra support? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone. I would like to help! From stressed and anxious adults to teens and tweens grappling with dysphoria, anxiety, peer conflict, and more I am happy to offer support to those in need of my service. I am also available to help couples with a variety of concerns such as communication errors, healing from broken trust, and strengthening intimacy all from a neutral, nonjudgemental, sex positive and gender affirming perspective.
*Available* Are you feeling stuck or unsettled? Perhaps your teen or tween is going through a difficult time? Maybe your relationship could use some extra support? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone. I would like to help! From stressed and anxious adults to teens and tweens grappling with dysphoria, anxiety, peer conflict, and more I am happy to offer support to those in need of my service. I am also available to help couples with a variety of concerns such as communication errors, healing from broken trust, and strengthening intimacy all from a neutral, nonjudgemental, sex positive and gender affirming perspective.
Chris Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
We specialize in working with teenagers and adolescents, men and men's issues, foster parents, adoptive parents, and persons who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.
Are you considering reaching out for support? Could your teenager use some new ways of dealing with stress? Are you hoping for a change in your life? Does your adolescent need a safe place to talk? Do you want to live more fulfilled? There are many changes that come with life's seasons and we're proud to be here to help you navigate them. We help people develop a self-care plan to deal with stress, cope with grief or loss, deal with past traumatic experiences, and better manage anger. We can also help you to get along better with family members, improve your relationship with your spouse, and learn new coping skills.
We specialize in working with teenagers and adolescents, men and men's issues, foster parents, adoptive parents, and persons who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.
Are you considering reaching out for support? Could your teenager use some new ways of dealing with stress? Are you hoping for a change in your life? Does your adolescent need a safe place to talk? Do you want to live more fulfilled? There are many changes that come with life's seasons and we're proud to be here to help you navigate them. We help people develop a self-care plan to deal with stress, cope with grief or loss, deal with past traumatic experiences, and better manage anger. We can also help you to get along better with family members, improve your relationship with your spouse, and learn new coping skills.
Shannon Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I learn something priceless from every child, adolescent and adult client I work with.
Are you looking for a warm and compassionate teammate to help you navigate a difficult life situation, mental health issue, or painful stressor? If you have reached the point where you realize you can't keep feeling this way, I'm here to listen, help you better define the issue and work with you at your pace to create a solution. I use empathy and humor to help individuals and families recognize their strengths and understand the barriers that may be in the way of change.
I learn something priceless from every child, adolescent and adult client I work with.
Are you looking for a warm and compassionate teammate to help you navigate a difficult life situation, mental health issue, or painful stressor? If you have reached the point where you realize you can't keep feeling this way, I'm here to listen, help you better define the issue and work with you at your pace to create a solution. I use empathy and humor to help individuals and families recognize their strengths and understand the barriers that may be in the way of change.
Comeback Counseling: Trauma-Informed Therapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP-II, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Certified trauma-informed therapist with training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CPT. I specialize in work with adult/ adolescent clients with a history of trauma, whether single incident or complex and/or autism. These clients may present with PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and more. My goal is to assist my clients with not only recovering after trauma, but enabling growth toward the person they want to be. I see survival as a strength, and the adaptations that allowed for that survival should be recognized as such to increase self-compassion and facilitate the next step.
Certified trauma-informed therapist with training in EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CPT. I specialize in work with adult/ adolescent clients with a history of trauma, whether single incident or complex and/or autism. These clients may present with PTSD, cPTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, and more. My goal is to assist my clients with not only recovering after trauma, but enabling growth toward the person they want to be. I see survival as a strength, and the adaptations that allowed for that survival should be recognized as such to increase self-compassion and facilitate the next step.
Rachel Flounlacker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
As an eating disorder specialist, I am passionate about helping teens and adults to find freedom from an eating disorder and body hatred.
I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with eating disorders and looking to make peace with food and their bodies. Who wish they could just 'eat normally' but can't even remember what that feels like anymore. Or those who are worried about your teen who is struggling with an eating disorder. Whether you are seeking eating disorder therapy for yourself or a loved one, I can help.
As an eating disorder specialist, I am passionate about helping teens and adults to find freedom from an eating disorder and body hatred.
I enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with eating disorders and looking to make peace with food and their bodies. Who wish they could just 'eat normally' but can't even remember what that feels like anymore. Or those who are worried about your teen who is struggling with an eating disorder. Whether you are seeking eating disorder therapy for yourself or a loved one, I can help.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.