Psychodynamic Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
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It is imperative for me to provide my clients with a warm, safe, and comfortable therapeutic space in which they will be invited to share, explore, and grow. Building a healthy collaborative relationship with my clients provides a foundation for our work together. I not only seek to alleviate symptoms and foster self-understanding, but I also encourage my clients to learn from their symptoms. I have found that increasing one's sense of awareness and balance can be helpful in many situations. At the same time, I do my best to meet clients where they are in their lives and work at their pace.
It is imperative for me to provide my clients with a warm, safe, and comfortable therapeutic space in which they will be invited to share, explore, and grow. Building a healthy collaborative relationship with my clients provides a foundation for our work together. I not only seek to alleviate symptoms and foster self-understanding, but I also encourage my clients to learn from their symptoms. I have found that increasing one's sense of awareness and balance can be helpful in many situations. At the same time, I do my best to meet clients where they are in their lives and work at their pace.
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Brad Wasserman, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Thanks for taking the time to visit my listing. If you've come this far, you're on the brink of an important decision--and what a difference the right choice can make.
As a therapist, I've made a difference in people's lives for nearly 20 years -- helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to overcome problems and gain emotional freedom. Everyone wants quick relief, and my clients tell me that one of the things they appreciate most is my ability to connect immediately, to get things rolling and create feelings of trust and hopefulness from the first session.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my listing. If you've come this far, you're on the brink of an important decision--and what a difference the right choice can make.
As a therapist, I've made a difference in people's lives for nearly 20 years -- helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to overcome problems and gain emotional freedom. Everyone wants quick relief, and my clients tell me that one of the things they appreciate most is my ability to connect immediately, to get things rolling and create feelings of trust and hopefulness from the first session.
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If you are anxious, depressed or struggling with a difficult situation, therapy gives you tools to reduce your distress and function more effectively. It provides you with an opportunity to look at behaviors, relationship dynamics and environmental factors which you can change to reach your goals. Therapy will also help you identify strategies to come to terms with the difficult elements in your life which cannot be changed.
Psychotherapy is particularly helpful in managing relationships and adjusting to life's challenges associated with parenting, aging, illness and loss, including the death of loved ones.
If you are anxious, depressed or struggling with a difficult situation, therapy gives you tools to reduce your distress and function more effectively. It provides you with an opportunity to look at behaviors, relationship dynamics and environmental factors which you can change to reach your goals. Therapy will also help you identify strategies to come to terms with the difficult elements in your life which cannot be changed.
Psychotherapy is particularly helpful in managing relationships and adjusting to life's challenges associated with parenting, aging, illness and loss, including the death of loved ones.
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In life, there are times when we need to face challenging situations and make changes, but we may need help to think things through. I work from the perspective that all of us can bring certain strengths to bear and that we can benefit from self-understanding in order to use our strengths to the best of our abilities. Through a collaborative framework, I help people cope with the pressures of everyday life, transitions that are challenging and/or stressful as well as longstanding concerns such as learning difficulties, anxieties, mood problems, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions.
In life, there are times when we need to face challenging situations and make changes, but we may need help to think things through. I work from the perspective that all of us can bring certain strengths to bear and that we can benefit from self-understanding in order to use our strengths to the best of our abilities. Through a collaborative framework, I help people cope with the pressures of everyday life, transitions that are challenging and/or stressful as well as longstanding concerns such as learning difficulties, anxieties, mood problems, interpersonal concerns, and life transitions.
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Suzanne Lavoie Dell'Orfano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.
Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety and/or sadness after the birth of your child? Are you struggling with your identity after becoming a mom? Do you feel like you are suffering in silence because you are afraid to share your thoughts with others? You are not alone and I am here to help. I work with women experiencing difficulties related to postpartum depression and anxiety and the feelings of isolation that go along with it. In addition, I work with women experiencing life transitions. I have a strengths based approach to working with individuals and I will work with you toward the best outcomes.
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If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
If you are having trouble with your work life, relationships, depression, or anxiety, therapy is likely to be very helpful. I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, and what's getting in the way. Once we have a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, we'll be more able to find solutions.
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Larry Letich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Are you a smart, feelingful, sometimes intense man or woman who knows you can make more of your life than you have? Are you going through a turbulent time, frustrated with yourself and life, struggling in a relationship, knowing you're not fully using your talents and intelligence? It could be adult ADHD is tripping you up in ways you don't realize. Or it could be other emotional, relational or family issues. You want someone who listens closely to what you feel and what's going on in your life and your relationships, not just to "validate" you but to understand, see the whole picture and help you move forward on all levels.
Are you a smart, feelingful, sometimes intense man or woman who knows you can make more of your life than you have? Are you going through a turbulent time, frustrated with yourself and life, struggling in a relationship, knowing you're not fully using your talents and intelligence? It could be adult ADHD is tripping you up in ways you don't realize. Or it could be other emotional, relational or family issues. You want someone who listens closely to what you feel and what's going on in your life and your relationships, not just to "validate" you but to understand, see the whole picture and help you move forward on all levels.
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Olivia Aybar Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
Hello, thank you for reading my profile. Life is beautiful and we try to make the best of it, but due to stresses and unexpected factors it becomes difficult to maintain a balance between ourselves and the people surrounding us. I believe in a holistic approach to treat the human mind. I provide psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults to address depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, concern in personal and work relationships. I have specialized training in traumatic events like sexual assault, grief and chronic illness as well as anger management, conflict resolution, life coaching and problem solving.
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Thank you for visiting my profile! My current practice focuses on providing empathic and thoughtful support to individuals, couples and families during the stressful times of separation and divorce. I believe that separation and divorce impact the entire family, and it’s my job to work with couples to resolve difficult issues in a respectful, positive manner. As an evaluator, parent coordinator, and mediator, I am trained in the analysis of mental health and conflict issues unique to divorcing couples.
Thank you for visiting my profile! My current practice focuses on providing empathic and thoughtful support to individuals, couples and families during the stressful times of separation and divorce. I believe that separation and divorce impact the entire family, and it’s my job to work with couples to resolve difficult issues in a respectful, positive manner. As an evaluator, parent coordinator, and mediator, I am trained in the analysis of mental health and conflict issues unique to divorcing couples.
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Joanne Lynch-Bachbauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders and recovery issues. I am particularly interested in how these emotional states effect a person's capacity to experience their full potential in intimate relationships. I use a holistic approach which takes into account the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of the whole person.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders and recovery issues. I am particularly interested in how these emotional states effect a person's capacity to experience their full potential in intimate relationships. I use a holistic approach which takes into account the emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of the whole person.
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Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am the founder of Maryland Integrative Counseling Associates (MICA), an outpatient mental health practice with offices in Rockville and Frederick. Each therapist at MICA has their own specialty area, and mine is helping teens and adults with anxiety, trauma and attention disorders. I offer qEEG assessments and Neurofeedback in addition to traditional talk-therapy for these and other problem areas.
Now accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am the founder of Maryland Integrative Counseling Associates (MICA), an outpatient mental health practice with offices in Rockville and Frederick. Each therapist at MICA has their own specialty area, and mine is helping teens and adults with anxiety, trauma and attention disorders. I offer qEEG assessments and Neurofeedback in addition to traditional talk-therapy for these and other problem areas.
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Amy Kohn McNelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT, CAC-II
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Sometimes the reasons people seek therapy are hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.
Sometimes the reasons people seek therapy are hard to pinpoint or articulate. Other times the totally unexpected brings a person into therapy. Often it is the thing one least wants to discuss. The reasons are countless, but they always matter. They affect our thoughts and our relationships, often quite deeply. My purpose as a therapist is to develop a relationship and a context that feels restorative and safe through which my patients and I can grapple with any and all concerns imaginable. Through intimate conversation and our shared experience emerge feelings, buried fears, and the previously unknowable.
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Susan Roistacher
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
My office feels welcoming, non-judgemental, and confidential. You will have time to express your feelings and thoughts about your situation. I am actively working with you in each session to understand and resolve your problems. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discover new aspects of yourself, better ways of relating to others, and greater satisfaction in life. Individual counseling will help you to understand and change feelings and behaviors that have caused you to suffer and feel disatisfied with life. Couples counseling will help you resolve your relationship problems and conflicts while also discovering the positives in yourself and your partner.
My office feels welcoming, non-judgemental, and confidential. You will have time to express your feelings and thoughts about your situation. I am actively working with you in each session to understand and resolve your problems. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discover new aspects of yourself, better ways of relating to others, and greater satisfaction in life. Individual counseling will help you to understand and change feelings and behaviors that have caused you to suffer and feel disatisfied with life. Couples counseling will help you resolve your relationship problems and conflicts while also discovering the positives in yourself and your partner.
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Shlomo Schor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
Welcome to a transformative journey of healing and growth. With 15 years of experience as a trauma therapist, I specialize in trauma-focused EMDR, Somatic Therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. My approach is born out of a deep commitment to providing clients with the most profound transformation in the shortest time. Recognizing the urgency in relieving suffering, I employ techniques that have proven to be remarkably effective in the shortest amount of time.
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Accepting New Clients! If you are dealing with sadness, mood swings, anxiety, impulses, hallucinations, or need to process difficulties you've gone through, we can work together to create change and empowerment. Working with a myriad of clients that range from adolescents to adults, I provide an energy of care and compassion while utilizing science based CBT and talk therapy in a solution focused and strength based environment inclusive of positive psychology. We can heal and grow through gratitude, fulfillment, joy, purpose, and presence. More good days than bad days.
Accepting New Clients! If you are dealing with sadness, mood swings, anxiety, impulses, hallucinations, or need to process difficulties you've gone through, we can work together to create change and empowerment. Working with a myriad of clients that range from adolescents to adults, I provide an energy of care and compassion while utilizing science based CBT and talk therapy in a solution focused and strength based environment inclusive of positive psychology. We can heal and grow through gratitude, fulfillment, joy, purpose, and presence. More good days than bad days.
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Safoura Moraveji
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
Safoura Moraveji is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia since 1988. Safoura's most current work has focused primarily on adults experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, family, career moves, and illness. After graduating from the University of Maryland in College Park with her master’s degree in social work, Safoura turned her attention toward psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studies in Gestalt-Existential psychotherapy. Her specialized focuses include working with adults who suffer from severe mood and panic disorders, depression, and anxiety.
Safoura Moraveji is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia since 1988. Safoura's most current work has focused primarily on adults experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, family, career moves, and illness. After graduating from the University of Maryland in College Park with her master’s degree in social work, Safoura turned her attention toward psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studies in Gestalt-Existential psychotherapy. Her specialized focuses include working with adults who suffer from severe mood and panic disorders, depression, and anxiety.
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Kathrine Rookwood
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Are you in a place where you feel stuck, or unmotivated to pursue your dreams? Many individuals are hesitant to seek counseling because of the cultural stigma, fear of the unknown or barriers to services. At Renew Private Practice, we help you overcome those barriers by providing clear answers about the therapeutic process, creating a safe, nurturing environment, and arming you with evidence-based research to break down the stigma of mental illness. Our approach is to help facilitate your healing process by teaching you how to renew your mind and let go of limiting beliefs. With the right support you can thrive and flourish in life.
Are you in a place where you feel stuck, or unmotivated to pursue your dreams? Many individuals are hesitant to seek counseling because of the cultural stigma, fear of the unknown or barriers to services. At Renew Private Practice, we help you overcome those barriers by providing clear answers about the therapeutic process, creating a safe, nurturing environment, and arming you with evidence-based research to break down the stigma of mental illness. Our approach is to help facilitate your healing process by teaching you how to renew your mind and let go of limiting beliefs. With the right support you can thrive and flourish in life.
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Fernando S Sosa
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Have you tried everything you can but still can’t find joy and happiness in your daily life? The answer may lie in the Unconscious and Subconscious mind. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I make sure to use scientific theories proven to enhance Mental Health and tailor treatment to the client’s needs. There are basic needs, practices, and thought processes that form the foundation of our Mental Health regardless of race, culture, and belief. I specialize in promoting and processing a natural and organic recovery before considering medication.
Have you tried everything you can but still can’t find joy and happiness in your daily life? The answer may lie in the Unconscious and Subconscious mind. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I make sure to use scientific theories proven to enhance Mental Health and tailor treatment to the client’s needs. There are basic needs, practices, and thought processes that form the foundation of our Mental Health regardless of race, culture, and belief. I specialize in promoting and processing a natural and organic recovery before considering medication.
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Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
Are you looking for access to a variety of therapists with only one phone call or email? Willow Oak Therapy has over 20 therapists who offer a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and specialties. Treatment approaches available include: EMDR therapy for trauma; executive coaching for those who are neurodiverse; couples and family counseling; art therapy; help with depression and anxiety; and many more! Please go to the therapist page on our website to find out more about our individual practitioners and find the one who is right for you: willowoaktherapy.com/our-therapists/ We look forward to working with you!
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Carolyn O'Dell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20884 (Online Only)
The stories others tell about us and the ones we tell ourselves help to shape the landscape of our lives. Life is also full of profound mystery. Sometimes, we find ourselves navigating a landscape that bears no resemblance to the one we imagined. We suffer unimaginable losses, injustices and pain, and frequently there are no answers explaining why. Additionally, finding our way can be exhausting and leave us feeling sad and defeated. In those times, it's easy to forget (or perhaps, no one ever told or showed us) the truth that we absolutely matter; we are deserving of acceptance and kindness, and we are worthy of respect and love.
The stories others tell about us and the ones we tell ourselves help to shape the landscape of our lives. Life is also full of profound mystery. Sometimes, we find ourselves navigating a landscape that bears no resemblance to the one we imagined. We suffer unimaginable losses, injustices and pain, and frequently there are no answers explaining why. Additionally, finding our way can be exhausting and leave us feeling sad and defeated. In those times, it's easy to forget (or perhaps, no one ever told or showed us) the truth that we absolutely matter; we are deserving of acceptance and kindness, and we are worthy of respect and love.
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