Drug Abuse Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Restorative Focus Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients! Restorative Focus Counseling Services has a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. The primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. We believe establishing a strong therapeutic rapport with her clients fosters a trusting, collaborative relationship in which clients begin to overcome their obstacles, developing positive coping skills, and achieve their goals.
Currently accepting new clients! Restorative Focus Counseling Services has a passionate commitment for helping others make positive changes in their lives. The primary passions are helping individuals work through their problems and issues utilizing positive self-talk, mindfulness and grounding. We believe establishing a strong therapeutic rapport with her clients fosters a trusting, collaborative relationship in which clients begin to overcome their obstacles, developing positive coping skills, and achieve their goals.
Dawn Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Dawn is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 30 years of helping experience. Dawn is a compassionate, caring, & empathic therapist with extensive experience working within inpatient & outpatient mental health settings. She utilizes an integrative & strength-based approach to therapy, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, & Solution-Focused Therapy. Dawn specializes in many areas including, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, & stage of life concerns.
Life Support Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care' to get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.
As a result of COVID-19, all therapeutic services will be provided using Telehealth, by video conference. Telehealth makes mental health care more accessible. It brings mental health care options to those with limited mobility, those who lack transportation, and those with limited mental health care options in their community. It also allows those who would ordinarily be reluctant to seek treatment because of the perceived stigma associated with receiving mental health care' to get the help they need. Flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends available, all from the comfort of your home, car, wherever you are.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to visit my profile. Your journey to this point has likely been considerable, and I acknowledge the challenges that have sparked your interest in psychotherapy. I extend an invitation for you to take the next step. Embarking on therapy represents a genuine commitment to your well-being, and I appreciate the significance of that decision. I aspire to accompany you on the path to self-improvement, providing unwavering support.
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to visit my profile. Your journey to this point has likely been considerable, and I acknowledge the challenges that have sparked your interest in psychotherapy. I extend an invitation for you to take the next step. Embarking on therapy represents a genuine commitment to your well-being, and I appreciate the significance of that decision. I aspire to accompany you on the path to self-improvement, providing unwavering support.
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
Are you grappling with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, or borderline personality disorder? My aim is to assist clients in reconnecting with their authentic selves and regaining a sense of empowerment over their lives. Together, we will navigate past wounds, tackle present challenges, & cultivate the resilience necessary to embrace a more fulfilling future. I seek to connect with individuals open to a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship where they can work together to create a safe space for exploring the depths of emotions, thoughts, & experiences without judgment.
Ryan Wright - Chronic Pain - Chronic Illness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Is chronic illness making you feel hopeless? Are depression or anxiety affecting your ability to thrive? Talking about what is “really going on” with family, friends, and doctors can be complicated. When expectations are not met for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, relatable, and objective counselor. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
Is chronic illness making you feel hopeless? Are depression or anxiety affecting your ability to thrive? Talking about what is “really going on” with family, friends, and doctors can be complicated. When expectations are not met for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, relatable, and objective counselor. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
Maliha Malik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
I work with Individuals, Couples and Families who can sometimes feel "stuck" not heard or unhappy. I believe that my clients are the experts and my goal is to guide them in understanding the "why," "how," and "what's next." I believe that even in our darkest times we all have strengths that can help us achieve the goals we want within our relationships with ourselves and the others in our life and my role in the therapeutic process is to guide you towards those strengths so together we can bring back into light they deserve. I like to go at my client(s) pace so to not push or create unattainable expectations.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
Thanks for stopping by and for allowing me the chance to be of assistance in your journey toward self-discovery. My approach is empathic and non-judgmental, encouraging and supporting clients in finding their own best solutions. I received my Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland. I completed my APA-accredited internship at the College Counseling Center at New Mexico State University, and have had a variety of training opportunities including in the Chicago Public Schools, private practice, and counseling centers.
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.
Joe Gallagher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
Joseph “Joe” Gallagher, LCPC, NCC, CCTP, BC-TMH, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider. Joe is a multiculturally competent therapist who is passionate about assisting clients in identifying and achieving their goals. Joe delivers an integrative approach to therapy, believing that every person is intrinsically valuable with a unique story to tell. Joe believes that all individuals have the right to be heard by a caring professional who will provide a safe space to grow and learn to be their best, most happy self.
I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally, individuals come to therapy because they have reached a personal impasse and would like an outside perspective.
I am more interested in what you are experiencing than anything I could tell you about myself. Generally, individuals come to therapy because they have reached a personal impasse and would like an outside perspective.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed... maybe even depressed about your current situation? Have you tried to make your situation better on your own without much success? In my private practice, I work with clients to help them feel like themselves again and/or feel better than they ever thought possible. As a therapist and coach, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable expressing their feelings. I help clients get unstuck and help them move forward in their lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed... maybe even depressed about your current situation? Have you tried to make your situation better on your own without much success? In my private practice, I work with clients to help them feel like themselves again and/or feel better than they ever thought possible. As a therapist and coach, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable expressing their feelings. I help clients get unstuck and help them move forward in their lives.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Welcome to Modyfi! We're an all virtual practice that offers appointments exclusively via Telehealth. Our providers accept most major insurances, and are welcoming new patients with appointments often available in days, not weeks or months. Our highest priority is to cultivate a space for you to feel safe, supported, and unconditionally accepted so that we can better understand the interplay between our thought life, emotional experiences, and behavioral reactions.
Shea Pines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LGMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Shea Pines. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated women’s and children’s advocate who brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to my faith-based practice. At the core of my mission is a passion for seeing individuals and couples thrive. My objective is to help you explore new ways of thinking and being that align with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
Hello! My name is Shea Pines. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, former professor, and dedicated women’s and children’s advocate who brings a wealth of professional and personal experience to my faith-based practice. At the core of my mission is a passion for seeing individuals and couples thrive. My objective is to help you explore new ways of thinking and being that align with your goals, values, and vision for the future.
Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
Dr. Kaveh is the owner/director of Washington Psychological Wellness. Dr. Kaveh is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor & compassion to the practice. She works to inspire change, create greater self-awareness & improve one's life. She provides a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling & being. Her aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your problems, provide strategies to help you cope & empower you to trust your inner voice & live each day authentically.
Leen Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Leen is a dedicated and compassionate licensed master of social work who possesses a wealth of experience working with individuals from diverse age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Through her extensive service to varied populations, she has developed a versatile and adaptable approach to her work, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective interventions that address their unique challenges. Guided by the person-in-environment theory, Leen recognizes the profound impact that an individual’s broader context has on their well-being.
Leen is a dedicated and compassionate licensed master of social work who possesses a wealth of experience working with individuals from diverse age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Through her extensive service to varied populations, she has developed a versatile and adaptable approach to her work, ensuring that each client receives personalized and effective interventions that address their unique challenges. Guided by the person-in-environment theory, Leen recognizes the profound impact that an individual’s broader context has on their well-being.
Matthew Christian Johnson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Oftentimes we find ourselves struggling to break from long-standing patterns that force us to be rigid in the ways we relate to the world around us and the world within in us. These patterns, which seek consistent expression in our daily lives inhibit us from experiencing true presence during the most precious moments of our existence while hindering our pursuit of success. I work with individuals, couples, and families who seek to free themselves from these damaging patterns so that a more flexible, authentic way of relating to the world can emerge.
Oftentimes we find ourselves struggling to break from long-standing patterns that force us to be rigid in the ways we relate to the world around us and the world within in us. These patterns, which seek consistent expression in our daily lives inhibit us from experiencing true presence during the most precious moments of our existence while hindering our pursuit of success. I work with individuals, couples, and families who seek to free themselves from these damaging patterns so that a more flexible, authentic way of relating to the world can emerge.
Just as you don't click with every person you meet in the world, you won't mesh with every therapist, and I want to make sure you have a good experience in therapy! As a licensed psychotherapist, I have devoted my career to guiding individuals from diverse backgrounds through the process of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. With a substantial background in law enforcement, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, having worked extensively with individuals dealing with substance use, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma. I will challenge you during the therapeutic process! Are you ready?
Just as you don't click with every person you meet in the world, you won't mesh with every therapist, and I want to make sure you have a good experience in therapy! As a licensed psychotherapist, I have devoted my career to guiding individuals from diverse backgrounds through the process of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. With a substantial background in law enforcement, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, having worked extensively with individuals dealing with substance use, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma. I will challenge you during the therapeutic process! Are you ready?
Cleaster Snerling-Woodward
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Cleaster Snerling-Woodward, and I am glad you are here. As a professional counselor, I work with adults from all walks of life to help others find meaning and purpose. This starts with a thorough assessment phase that emphasizes understanding my clients' intersecting identities, symptoms, and goals. Because of the inherent diversity of human experience, I believe effective treatment begins with a thorough understanding of where each person is and what has led to this point in their life.
Hello! My name is Cleaster Snerling-Woodward, and I am glad you are here. As a professional counselor, I work with adults from all walks of life to help others find meaning and purpose. This starts with a thorough assessment phase that emphasizes understanding my clients' intersecting identities, symptoms, and goals. Because of the inherent diversity of human experience, I believe effective treatment begins with a thorough understanding of where each person is and what has led to this point in their life.
Natalie Osoria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.