Psychodynamic Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Do you find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again, hoping for a different outcome? This is a pattern that can be changed, and as a therapist with over 30 years of experience, I can help you to make these changes. By understanding and working through how one's early experiences influence one’s current behaviors, lasting changes can be made. Concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship issues are among the areas I treat. I believe in the importance of developing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which we can explore your feelings.

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?

Empathy, warmth, and compassion are personal attributes that I bring to my role as a clinical psychologist. My extensive training in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, couples, and family therapies allows me to draw upon an integrative psychotherapeutic framework in helping clients navigate life stressors. I guide clients in fostering a better understanding of self, relationships, and the context in which they live.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My ideal client is motivated for therapy. Their issues can include spiritual confusion, perinatal struggles, relationship concerns, family conflict, boundary needs, and/or a desire for greater self-awareness. They desire true change, which comes with a combination of empathy, education, and constructive feedback, if necessary, from the clinician.

I believe that clients first need to experience a sense of trust and security before sharing can evolve into the dynamic process which enables the best opportunity for a positive change. Working with me in a therapeutic process feels like having a peaceful dialogue with someone who is empathic, understanding, and nonjudgmental. I delicately approach clients’ suffering while striving to understand the language of suffering they use to express their psychological pain.

Welcome! If you are struggling with stress, relationship concerns, perfectionism, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, or PTSD, I would like to help you on your journey. I enjoy working with high-functioning individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and different presenting concerns. I am passionate about helping survivors of trauma, which is why I pursued post-doctoral training in the treatment of trauma-related disorders. I am also dedicated to addressing the unique needs and concerns of those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American).

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 believe in the power of resilience and self-empowerment; however, for those times when that isn't working or a little more is needed, I am here for support. You are the expert on you; I am here to get you back to where want to be or help move you to where you want to go.

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.

In our day-to-day lives, it can be difficult to notice changes in our mood, behavior, or relationships, and how that shift may be affecting our overall well-being. These changes can be caused by various stressors in our lives. As a therapist, I bring a genuine sense of compassion for the difficulties my clients face, placing great emphasis on building meaningful relationships, transparency, and authenticity. My integrated approach to care utilizes aspects of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques to work toward a patient-centered conceptualization of health.

Hi, I am glad that you are here! I am a licensed clinical social worker, with an interest, in above all, people. I am seeking to support adult individuals in finding meaning in their experiences, growing empathy and self-compassion. I provide individual Telehealth sessions for adults who live in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Murray Kramer has been a holistic psychotherapist for over 30 years. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from City College of New York in 1967. He went on to study Folklore and Folklife at the University of Pennsylvania, and received an M.A. in 1970. He then became intensively involved Zen meditation, and was in residence in Zen centers for 17 years. His approach to working with children, adolescents, adults and families, is to start with where the individual is, and to bring to bear psychodynamic principles, within a supportive, open space encouraging insight and healing.

Are you Sad? Angry? Anxious? Do you suffer with OCD? Together we can better understand the challenges you are facing. I will validate your strengths and offer you skills to navigate through the darkness and confusion. I work with individuals and families determined to reach personal and professional goals. Clients learn to maintain mindsets for success. They have happier and more satisfying lives. Feel free to contact me with questions.

Making lasting changes can be hard! Are you continuing to repeat the same cycles over and over again wondering "how did I get here?" Let's figure it out! When you share your experiences in a space filled with acceptance, genuineness, and warmth, it is easier to find your voice and discover your patterns. As your therapist, I work with you to help you find your path to creating lasting positive changes through healthy decision-making and self-awareness. I believe when you are introduced to effective skills and techniques you will become empowered to be the best version of yourself.

I value a therapeutic relationship based on warmth, safety, understanding and deep recognition of your authentic self. I validate and nurture your unique self expression and creativity. I have been a therapist for over 20 years, and use my training in trauma, IFS, psychodynamic and attachment to help transform your relationship with others, deepen your emotional life, and reconnect to dissociated parts of yourself. I utilize AEDP and mindfulness to facilitate the healing of grief, loss, and attachment wounds and undo aloneness. I emphasize the connection of body, mind. and spirit

I appreciate the time you have taken to look up my profile, as the process of finding a therapist can be daunting. But it is well worth the effort when you find one with whom you can work collaboratively in your journey of growth and healing.

Clients seeking treatment from me find that their symptoms relate to behavior addiction, cultural identity, developmental issues, family dynamic issues, and cognitive/affective limitations. Typically, at the epicenter of these issues is regarding information processes within interpersonal dynamics online and offline. Dependent on the frequency, intensity and duration of individual symptoms, my clients find strength within cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and psychodynamic based treatment plans.

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.