UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD

Do you find it challenging to maintain a sense of connection with both yourself and those around you? Are your personal needs frequently pushed to the bottom of your priority list? Do feelings of guilt frequently arise, making it difficult to assertively decline requests from others? It's possible that you can't even recall a time when life felt differently. But one thing is clear: you're ready for relief. You're prepared to prioritize your well-being, express your honest thoughts without overthinking, and, above all, unshackle yourself from the unhealthy chains of obligation and guilt that have bound you for so long.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I also enjoy working with folks with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, relationship issues, low self esteem, body image concerns and gaming addiction. I believe in using evidence based practices to achieve the most change in the shortest amount of time. Allow me to help you tackle your goals and gain more fulfillment out of life. With expertise in eating disorders, I enjoy helping people develop a healthier relationship with food and their body.

Accepting new clients in Maryland! Are you struggling with adjusting to a life transition? Starting or graduating college, starting a new job, adjusting to married life, becoming a new parent, to name a few, are some incredibly difficult life transitions that can leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You've taken the first step - give yourself some credit for seeking help! Together, we will work on helping you find your new rhythm, build confidence, identify personal strengths and get to a better place of mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hello and welcome to my practice! You've made the courageous choice to seek help. ​In working with me, you will receive individualized treatment based on the challenges and needs that you identify. The many modalities I utilize are backed by research and proven effective, and will be tailored to meet your unique needs. My goal is to provide you with a compassionate and empowering therapeutic experience to help you improve your mental health, reach your goals, and achieve your potential. You can expect constructive and compassionate feedback. Together we will meet your goals and accomplish healing.

My goal is to facilitate your healing, growth, and transformation. Rooted in the psychodynamic orientation, my therapeutic approach is "active eclectic", utilizing cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and solution-focused interventions. I facilitate change by helping clients understand the underlying reasons why they feel conflicted and by helping identify patterns of behavior that are keeping them stuck. Together we work to develop new ways to respond to present day challenges.

Welcome. Therapy is a place to reflect on your life, relationships, and behaviors. It is a place, free of judgement and biases where you and I will work together to understand what motivates your choices and behaviors. We will discover your unique goals and individual path to a more peaceful and fulfilled life. Together, will work towards change by managing unwanted thoughts and behaviors and identifying coping strategies to help you navigate a variety of life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a strong background working with adults and adolescents. Resistance is a completely normal part of the therapeutic process. My goal is to normalize this, and help you work toward acceptance. My experience has focused on addiction, mood disorders, trauma, gender/sexuality, sexual behaviors, and clients who have a difficult time making positive changes in their lives. Making long term, positive change in our lives is a learned skill set that many of us are not taught. It's not too late and every journey begins with one step. I'm here to be a guide on your journey.

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.

As a parent, do you worry about your child's behavior, emotional well-being or social relationships? Has your child struggled adjusting to your divorce, remarriage or a traumatic life event? Are you in an intimate relationship where you desire more closeness and fun? As an individual, do you experience anxiety, depression or the abuse of alcohol or drugs?

Have you been struggling with severe mental health concerns, substance abuse, or feeling lost during major life transitions? Do you carry the weight of past trauma or fear trying therapy? You're not alone. As a therapist, I create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and discover your strengths.

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.

Welcome. Seeking help for yourself is never easy. You've taken a big step, so, let's keep your momentum going. Do you ever feel guilty or shameful about things that have happened to you? Do you feel shameful about who you are or fear that you are not lovable or worthwhile? Do you struggle with intimacy in relationships or can your relationships be chaotic? Do painful memories or feelings invade your thoughts or dreams? It can seem as if this will never change. Begin to believe that it is possible to heal what has happened to you and to change how you feel, especially about yourself.

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.

I believe that everyone has the ability to change. Sometimes it can be difficult being in the driver seat alone, so why not allow me to be there for you as the passenger? From my perspective, the client plays an integral role as the expert of their life. In sharing their journey with me, I hope to help them work towards sustainable growth and healing. My ideal client is someone who may be experiencing difficulty navigating their day-to-day responsibilities due to past trauma, current life stressors, and relationship issues.

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.

Welcome to my profile! Beginning a relationship with a therapist is a big step, and I am glad to help you through this process. Currently, I offer video teletherapy to clients in Maryland, Virginia, Montana and Alabama on a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.

Family-of-origin, chronic illness, career, caretaking, trauma and childhood experiences may cause mental health disorders or distress that affect relationships, education or career, general perception, body image and self-worth. My clients identify their natural strength to support the ability to enhance emotion regulation, increase resilience, focus, distress tolerance, communication, rational thinking and emotional safety. You'll process, gain insight and learn new patterns that are true to your identity, values, goals and more. While we talk about the past to understand root causes, our work is future focused.

My clinical focus includes supporting clients to explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.

Are you feeling defeated? I am an experienced psychotherapist with 20 year's experience in mental health, addictions and life coaching. I provide a trusting and caring environment while assisting you find your inner peace and emotional wellness. Some of the areas I have expertise in include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, bipolar disorder, family issues, substance abuse, grief and loss. My therapy approaches include a mix of DBT, Mindfulness, CBT, Psychodynamic and Family Systems. I offer individual and couples therapy via telehealth. Please feel free to call me and briefly discuss your issues at 301-765-9475.