Female Therapists in Germantown, MD

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Tiffon Bryant
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Tiffon and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of work experience in the mental health and human services field. I provide individual counseling for those seeking to navigate issues associated with trauma, emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Hi! My name is Tiffon and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of work experience in the mental health and human services field. I provide individual counseling for those seeking to navigate issues associated with trauma, emotional and behavioral health disorders.
(410) 881-8159 View (410) 881-8159
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Andie Lozouski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Andie. I've helped people with their mental health recovery since the late 1980s. People have come to me feeling overwhelmed with challenging life circumstances or transitions. Some struggled to manage sadness, fear, ruminating thoughts, trauma, identity issues, relationship conflicts, unhealthy habits and more. Have you suffered in silence? Did you turn to others for support but they were too busy? Do they make suggestions without really hearing and acknowledging your feelings? Understanding and replacing ineffective patterns of thought/behavior takes time; it can be less overwhelming with guidance from a therapist.
Hi, I'm Andie. I've helped people with their mental health recovery since the late 1980s. People have come to me feeling overwhelmed with challenging life circumstances or transitions. Some struggled to manage sadness, fear, ruminating thoughts, trauma, identity issues, relationship conflicts, unhealthy habits and more. Have you suffered in silence? Did you turn to others for support but they were too busy? Do they make suggestions without really hearing and acknowledging your feelings? Understanding and replacing ineffective patterns of thought/behavior takes time; it can be less overwhelming with guidance from a therapist.
(240) 839-6836 View (240) 839-6836
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Kassandra LaRoche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Greetings, I'm Kassandra LaRoche, a licensed clinical social worker available in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Specializing in trauma, I help individuals navigate life's challenges, addressing concerns like mood, anxiety, relationships, and self-care. While many clients face PTSD, my support extends to anyone seeking understanding, seeking to enhance their lives, and fostering a sense of value and respect. I prioritize creating a space where you can be heard and supported. Your journey to improved well-being begins here.
Greetings, I'm Kassandra LaRoche, a licensed clinical social worker available in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Specializing in trauma, I help individuals navigate life's challenges, addressing concerns like mood, anxiety, relationships, and self-care. While many clients face PTSD, my support extends to anyone seeking understanding, seeking to enhance their lives, and fostering a sense of value and respect. I prioritize creating a space where you can be heard and supported. Your journey to improved well-being begins here.
(240) 589-7212 View (240) 589-7212
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Katie Giganti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Virtual openings beginning in August. Hi, I'm Katie! Do you struggle with high stress or feeling down, but not sure how to feel better? Daily challenges, emotional burdens, and past experiences can leave you feeling drained and stuck in a rut. I specialize in helping women who want to exit the vicious cycle & feel themselves again. I can help you identify triggers, set goals and maintain them. I use techniques known as "CBT," or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (using the way you think to improve mood or stress) and distress tolerance skills so that you build that resiliency muscle- just like an athletic trainer would in a gym.
Virtual openings beginning in August. Hi, I'm Katie! Do you struggle with high stress or feeling down, but not sure how to feel better? Daily challenges, emotional burdens, and past experiences can leave you feeling drained and stuck in a rut. I specialize in helping women who want to exit the vicious cycle & feel themselves again. I can help you identify triggers, set goals and maintain them. I use techniques known as "CBT," or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (using the way you think to improve mood or stress) and distress tolerance skills so that you build that resiliency muscle- just like an athletic trainer would in a gym.
(301) 945-8097 View (301) 945-8097
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Kathleen Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Katie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical. She maintains a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach with all clients. Katie is a welcoming and affirming therapist for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The basis of her work with clients is supported by the frameworks of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Katie is on the national registry of therapists certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specializes in working with individuals who have a history of acute and complex traumatic experiences.
Katie is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical. She maintains a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach with all clients. Katie is a welcoming and affirming therapist for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The basis of her work with clients is supported by the frameworks of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. Katie is on the national registry of therapists certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and specializes in working with individuals who have a history of acute and complex traumatic experiences.
(301) 478-9282 View (301) 478-9282
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Karina Urriola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20875  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself unsure of who you are or have become? Do you ever feel like no one understands you or can relate to what you’re going through? Are areas of your life like school, your career, parenting, or relationships suffering? Have you tried everything you could think of on your own and STILL feel unfulfilled or stuck? Life at times can be very overwhelming but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let me support you through it! As a Latina and bilingual therapist, I specialize in working with young adults and millennials of the black & brown community.
Do you find yourself unsure of who you are or have become? Do you ever feel like no one understands you or can relate to what you’re going through? Are areas of your life like school, your career, parenting, or relationships suffering? Have you tried everything you could think of on your own and STILL feel unfulfilled or stuck? Life at times can be very overwhelming but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Let me support you through it! As a Latina and bilingual therapist, I specialize in working with young adults and millennials of the black & brown community.
(240) 549-6884 View (240) 549-6884
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Chantell Prestcott-Hollander
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
You’re not sure when it happened, but you don’t recognize the person you see in the mirror. As far as everyone else can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short, or of events from the past pulling your focus away from the here and now. You spend your time and energy trying to keep it all together and giving your time to everyone but yourself. You feel exhausted and you know something needs to change. And you know the time is now!
You’re not sure when it happened, but you don’t recognize the person you see in the mirror. As far as everyone else can tell, you’ve got a great life. You’re accomplished, driven, and dependable. But on the inside, you never feel good enough and the voice in your head is quick to remind you of all the ways you’re falling short, or of events from the past pulling your focus away from the here and now. You spend your time and energy trying to keep it all together and giving your time to everyone but yourself. You feel exhausted and you know something needs to change. And you know the time is now!
(301) 298-3367 View (301) 298-3367
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Shae Travis
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is couples counseling, but I also offer services to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.
I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is couples counseling, but I also offer services to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.
(240) 376-3377 View (240) 376-3377
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Insightful Minds Clinical Services, LLC.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am Dr. Katrina Williams! Often life can seem overwhelming and lead to feelings of frustration and low hope for positive change. It takes courage to face challenges in relationships, career development, and knowing what you want in life. I incorporate evidenced-based approaches while promoting learning, exploring, self-empathy, empowerment, and balance. Through the process I also offer steps toward building your own personalized therapy book to be used in daily life in becoming the person you want to be! The ultimate goal being to take steps on the path that leads you to explore the life you desire to live.
Welcome! I am Dr. Katrina Williams! Often life can seem overwhelming and lead to feelings of frustration and low hope for positive change. It takes courage to face challenges in relationships, career development, and knowing what you want in life. I incorporate evidenced-based approaches while promoting learning, exploring, self-empathy, empowerment, and balance. Through the process I also offer steps toward building your own personalized therapy book to be used in daily life in becoming the person you want to be! The ultimate goal being to take steps on the path that leads you to explore the life you desire to live.
(571) 339-5229 View (571) 339-5229
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Tiffani Smithson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20875  (Online Only)
I know that asking for help can feel like a burden sometimes. Do you feel like you have to be “everything” to everyone but feel alone when your in need? Are you struggling to say “no” then resent your yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Do you feel “stuck” after giving so much and then realize your not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stuck about our next move.
I know that asking for help can feel like a burden sometimes. Do you feel like you have to be “everything” to everyone but feel alone when your in need? Are you struggling to say “no” then resent your yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Do you feel “stuck” after giving so much and then realize your not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stuck about our next move.
(240) 226-1392 View (240) 226-1392
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Karina Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it leaves us feeling angry, anxious, misunderstood, stressed, and even discouraged about the future. I provide a warm and safe environment where we discover together how to best address these challenges so you are able to feel ease and fulfillment in your life. I promote a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship.
Life's challenges can be so overwhelming that it leaves us feeling angry, anxious, misunderstood, stressed, and even discouraged about the future. I provide a warm and safe environment where we discover together how to best address these challenges so you are able to feel ease and fulfillment in your life. I promote a caring and respectful therapeutic relationship.
(301) 798-4637 View (301) 798-4637
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Andrea Mendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874
Welcome! I particularly enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults who have a history of big emotions, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you or that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
Welcome! I particularly enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults who have a history of big emotions, and are looking for more insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. Maybe it seems like everything is against you or that life will never get better, or that everyone else seems to have it together except you. Perhaps you have struggled for a long time with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
(301) 298-1935 View (301) 298-1935
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Keisha Hawthorne-Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Are you feeling isolated while experiencing a major life change? Are you looking for a safe space to share and grow? Would you like to address the issues of your past, abandonment, toxic relationships, grief/loss or workplace stress? Do you need practical skills managing depression and anxiety? Need help with communication in your relationship? Congratulations, you’re looking in the right place! You decided to take the initial step on your quest of healing and self-discovery. It takes courage to put yourself and your well-being first and I applaud you! Allow me to join you on the journey to prioritize your mental health.
Are you feeling isolated while experiencing a major life change? Are you looking for a safe space to share and grow? Would you like to address the issues of your past, abandonment, toxic relationships, grief/loss or workplace stress? Do you need practical skills managing depression and anxiety? Need help with communication in your relationship? Congratulations, you’re looking in the right place! You decided to take the initial step on your quest of healing and self-discovery. It takes courage to put yourself and your well-being first and I applaud you! Allow me to join you on the journey to prioritize your mental health.
(443) 294-7346 View (443) 294-7346
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Natalie Edwards
Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCPC, QMHP
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Welcome and congrats to taking the first step in becoming the best version of yourself. We all know that life can be difficult but what better way to address life issues than to have someone with you on this journey who is understanding, non-judgmental, and compassionate.
Welcome and congrats to taking the first step in becoming the best version of yourself. We all know that life can be difficult but what better way to address life issues than to have someone with you on this journey who is understanding, non-judgmental, and compassionate.
(571) 339-5663 View (571) 339-5663
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Taysue Morris
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874
Currently taking new clients! Welcome to ReNEW You counseling. Do you often feel I holds a unique and diverse lived reality that has allowed her to see value in both painful and joyful life events. I use my various identities and experiences from multiple settings I have worked within to help advocate and serve my clients. I take a holistic approach in therapy, focusing on the whole person. Utilizing this therapeutic modality, I integrate spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being, to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels.
Currently taking new clients! Welcome to ReNEW You counseling. Do you often feel I holds a unique and diverse lived reality that has allowed her to see value in both painful and joyful life events. I use my various identities and experiences from multiple settings I have worked within to help advocate and serve my clients. I take a holistic approach in therapy, focusing on the whole person. Utilizing this therapeutic modality, I integrate spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being, to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves on all these levels.
(240) 213-9431 View (240) 213-9431
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Bria Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20875  (Online Only)
What is it for you...Is it the lack of motivation? The over-thinking? The never feeling good enough or need to be perfect? The “I don’t know who I am?” The loss of identity? The failed or lack of relationship/s? The hopelessness? The unexplained sadness? The lack of support? School Stress? Well sometimes growing up or even life can be very overwhelming and the desperation to feel better as you navigate through can leave you feeling stuck and lost on your next decision/move.
What is it for you...Is it the lack of motivation? The over-thinking? The never feeling good enough or need to be perfect? The “I don’t know who I am?” The loss of identity? The failed or lack of relationship/s? The hopelessness? The unexplained sadness? The lack of support? School Stress? Well sometimes growing up or even life can be very overwhelming and the desperation to feel better as you navigate through can leave you feeling stuck and lost on your next decision/move.
(240) 617-3194 View (240) 617-3194
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Quantum Change
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
I offer support for my clients to develop coping skills, reduce stress, improve self-esteem and create healthier relationships through better communication. My ideal clients include families, couples, children and adolescents having difficulty understanding each other and feeling overwhelmed with the increasing demands of work, home and school. By working with families I can address underlying issues of conflict, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, etc. I address the many difficulties or obstacles preventing them to function effectively in daily life and appreciate each other.
(240) 205-7553 View (240) 205-7553
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Elizabeth J Petrolle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
(443) 399-2610 View (443) 399-2610
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Lauren Ruest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876  (Online Only)
Do you feel overpowered by your emotions? Do you have a hard time communicating to others how you feel? You are not alone. I know from my years of experience working in mental health that we all have the power to make changes in our lives.
Do you feel overpowered by your emotions? Do you have a hard time communicating to others how you feel? You are not alone. I know from my years of experience working in mental health that we all have the power to make changes in our lives.
(240) 563-0832 View (240) 563-0832
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Kathleen Pechan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LISW
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874  (Online Only)
*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING TELEHEALTH APPTS*** I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to helping people learn how to address concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships and aging. My work focuses on learning how past decisions, ineffective thoughts and belief systems are affecting your current functioning. I called my therapy business, Caring Connection, because I believe healthy interpersonal connections are so important in our lives. We have to understand how to develop connections that bring us joy and satisfaction.
*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING TELEHEALTH APPTS*** I am a licensed clinical social worker committed to helping people learn how to address concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships and aging. My work focuses on learning how past decisions, ineffective thoughts and belief systems are affecting your current functioning. I called my therapy business, Caring Connection, because I believe healthy interpersonal connections are so important in our lives. We have to understand how to develop connections that bring us joy and satisfaction.
(301) 701-3919 View (301) 701-3919
Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.