Women's Issues Therapists in Gaithersburg, MD
Nicole Rollins-Lamar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
Zahanara Aktar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, grief, women's issues, faith based concerns, and mental health disorders(anxiety, depression).
I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
I specialize in trauma, grief, women's issues, faith based concerns, and mental health disorders(anxiety, depression).
I am of South Asian descent and open to clients of all backgrounds. However, I know there is a great need for therapy in South Asian communities. I grew up witnessing how harmful stigma can be surrounding mental health. I am an avid believer that everyone is entitled to therapy. We can work together in your journey of healing! You do not have to suffer alone nor feel shameful about it. I strive to create a space that is warm and inviting.
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.
Tasheka Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
My ideal clients are driven to achieve their goals but grapple with stress, anxiety, and depression. They need guidance to break free from debilitating automatic negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and the inner critic that hinders their progress. They want to break free from the mental health challenges that are holding them back so that they can live the life they want to live.
My ideal clients are driven to achieve their goals but grapple with stress, anxiety, and depression. They need guidance to break free from debilitating automatic negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and the inner critic that hinders their progress. They want to break free from the mental health challenges that are holding them back so that they can live the life they want to live.
In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.
In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.
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.
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.
Janice N. Vassallo, MA, LCPC, NCC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
Hello and welcome! Please feel free to call me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and goals and to make the best decision to start therapy. I am committed to creating an emotionally safe, confidential, healing environment with you to successfully make the changes you most desire in your life. My integral psychotherapy approach activates the change process by addressing all aspects of one's individual, relationship (couples, families, peers) and work needs including cognitive/intellectual functioning, emotional health, physical health, spiritual outlook and environmental influences.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
My passion is helping others find inner peace and happiness and working through whatever issues they are currently experiencing. I work through a multicultural lenses to help create a collaborative, client-centered, strength-based environment. I utilizes cognitive behavioral, dialectal behavioral and behavioral rehearsal approaches to allow for a safe and secure place for individuals have their needs met. I provide therapeutic services to young children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral disorders.
Heidi Vanderwalde
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.
As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.
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.
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.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
Hi! I offer video appointments to adults in MD and PA. Please email me if you're interested in connecting. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time. My primary aim is for you to feel truly seen, understood, and valued as you are.
Hi! I offer video appointments to adults in MD and PA. Please email me if you're interested in connecting. We can work together to develop your understanding of yourself and use this wisdom to adjust how you interact with yourself. In turn, this can impact how you interact with various aspects of your life, including other people. While we can set intentions and pursue goals to fit your needs and preferences, it’s also important to me to structure each appointment as much as possible around what is most relevant to you at that given point in time. My primary aim is for you to feel truly seen, understood, and valued as you are.
Lilia Cerón is a Bilingual Spanish Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Community Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University and graduated Chi Sigma Iota with honors. Her clinical work experience and training spans over 10+ years with children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families of a variety of socioeconomic levels and ethnic backgrounds.
Lilia Cerón is a Bilingual Spanish Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Maryland. She obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Community Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University and graduated Chi Sigma Iota with honors. Her clinical work experience and training spans over 10+ years with children, pre-teens, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families of a variety of socioeconomic levels and ethnic backgrounds.
Angela Williams
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Therapy can give you a safe place and the courage to share and reveal your story; to go there, not alone, but with someone who can help you understand what is happening. With expanded knowledge of yourself, you have the strength to act on intentional and personally meaningful choices.
I am a catalyst for your understanding of yourself, alone and in relation to those important to you.
Therapy can give you a safe place and the courage to share and reveal your story; to go there, not alone, but with someone who can help you understand what is happening. With expanded knowledge of yourself, you have the strength to act on intentional and personally meaningful choices.
I am a catalyst for your understanding of yourself, alone and in relation to those important to you.
Life during parenthood can be beautiful but also extremely challenging. Feeling stressed, anxious, hyper vigilant, angry, worried, sad, burnt out, spread too thin, unsupported, or just not like yourself can add to the already challenging job set before you as a parent, but there is hope. You are not alone in feeling this way, and you do not need to continue feeling this way. I understand that you want to be able to enjoy your parenthood journey, and life, once again, and I will guide you to relief, clarity, and healing through warmth, understanding, and treatment methods designed specifically for parents.
Life during parenthood can be beautiful but also extremely challenging. Feeling stressed, anxious, hyper vigilant, angry, worried, sad, burnt out, spread too thin, unsupported, or just not like yourself can add to the already challenging job set before you as a parent, but there is hope. You are not alone in feeling this way, and you do not need to continue feeling this way. I understand that you want to be able to enjoy your parenthood journey, and life, once again, and I will guide you to relief, clarity, and healing through warmth, understanding, and treatment methods designed specifically for parents.
Deborah A Hinton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide range of clients in the 25+ years I have been in practice, and my ideal clients have the following in common: they know there are changes they want or need to make, and they are ready to do the work necessary.
I have worked with a wide range of clients in the 25+ years I have been in practice, and my ideal clients have the following in common: they know there are changes they want or need to make, and they are ready to do the work necessary.
I specialize in therapy for infertility and pregnancy loss (e.g., miscarriage, stillbirth, recurrent pregnancy loss, terminations for fetal anomalies), helping individuals and couples to process and grow from the trauma and loss associated with these experiences. Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated and misunderstood, and in need of support and understanding. My approach to treatment is to use empathy, normalization, and validation to help women mourn their losses, process trauma, and reduce feelings of shame and inadequacy often brought on by a pregnancy loss.
I specialize in therapy for infertility and pregnancy loss (e.g., miscarriage, stillbirth, recurrent pregnancy loss, terminations for fetal anomalies), helping individuals and couples to process and grow from the trauma and loss associated with these experiences. Fertility issues and/or miscarriages can leave one feeling depressed, anxious, and stressed, yet isolated and misunderstood, and in need of support and understanding. My approach to treatment is to use empathy, normalization, and validation to help women mourn their losses, process trauma, and reduce feelings of shame and inadequacy often brought on by a pregnancy loss.
Amy Tindell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Online Only)
Loneliness and anxiety are pervasive in our society today. Many of us feel overwhelmed with the stressors of daily life and that overwhelm is compounded by depression, anxiety, past trauma, abuse, or current marital and parenting difficulties. We long to not feel alone anymore and to talk with someone who can understand and help.
Loneliness and anxiety are pervasive in our society today. Many of us feel overwhelmed with the stressors of daily life and that overwhelm is compounded by depression, anxiety, past trauma, abuse, or current marital and parenting difficulties. We long to not feel alone anymore and to talk with someone who can understand and help.
Mechia Sydnor
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I help adult women address and manage overwhelming feelings related to experiences such as relationship issues with people you care for, anxious feelings that arise, family and life changes, and helping to increase self-assuredness. I collaborate with you to help you develop a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral patterns that may interfere with your quality of life and the relationship with yourself and others.
I help adult women address and manage overwhelming feelings related to experiences such as relationship issues with people you care for, anxious feelings that arise, family and life changes, and helping to increase self-assuredness. I collaborate with you to help you develop a deeper understanding of emotional and behavioral patterns that may interfere with your quality of life and the relationship with yourself and others.
Genevieve Lu
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Online Only)
I am a heavily convicted Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral therapist who prioritizes therapeutic rapport to foster a consistently safe environment for genuine exploration and expression of self. My scope of practice includes but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and grief. I wholeheartedly believe the process of therapy can change your life by first helping you feel understood and accepted, and second by learning (and sometimes unlearning) what is necessary to feel more aligned with your ideal sense of self and vision for your life.
I am a heavily convicted Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral therapist who prioritizes therapeutic rapport to foster a consistently safe environment for genuine exploration and expression of self. My scope of practice includes but is not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and grief. I wholeheartedly believe the process of therapy can change your life by first helping you feel understood and accepted, and second by learning (and sometimes unlearning) what is necessary to feel more aligned with your ideal sense of self and vision for your life.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.