Parenting Therapists in Germantown, MD
Margie Underwood
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, setting and achieving life goals, parenting, and more.
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, setting and achieving life goals, parenting, and more.
In addition to individual therapy, I also do a lot of couples and parenting work, especially (but not exclusively) around special needs issues.
Making the decision to see a therapist is never easy and takes great courage. I try to provide a safe, trusting environment for adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and/or depressed. In my practice I use a supportive, solution-focused approach, which is practical and results oriented. I see therapy as a process for change rather than merely an exercise in insight.
In addition to individual therapy, I also do a lot of couples and parenting work, especially (but not exclusively) around special needs issues.
Making the decision to see a therapist is never easy and takes great courage. I try to provide a safe, trusting environment for adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious and/or depressed. In my practice I use a supportive, solution-focused approach, which is practical and results oriented. I see therapy as a process for change rather than merely an exercise in insight.
Melissa Ward
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
Parent coaching is often short term and solution focused.
**OUR OFFICE IS NOW PROVIDING TELEHEALTH SERVICES** No matter how long you have doing, thinking or feeling the same thing- you CAN change. Each person can shape their lives, and counseling can help remove the roadblocks keeping you stuck. Counseling should be both affordable and accessible- and I work to address each client's unique goals. By focusing on communication skills, lowering anxiety, and encouraging positive possibilities, I help clients move forward to achieve their potential.
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Hi, I am Elena, a bilingual child and adult psychotherapist located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Are you a caregiver, parent or do you have a child who is struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, feelings of being overwhelmed? Are you going through difficult transitions? Are you facing the effects of traumatic life experiences? I am here to work with you to help restore your sense of confidence, effectiveness, and wellbeing.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
Janay Taylor is a Licensed Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) who has experience working with children and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Janay is seeking to work with clients who are looking to receive guidance with depression, anxiety, parenting education, communication, and relationship issues. Janay completed both her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Salisbury University. She comes from an environment of working with people involved in the Child Welfare system, guiding them towards reunifying children with birth families.
Cindy W Styles
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
I am most interested in helping parents with the challenges of parenting teens; aiding young adults in transition from high school and college; helping adults through difficult transitions; and teaching coping skills and stress management techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, to all age groups.
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
I am most interested in helping parents with the challenges of parenting teens; aiding young adults in transition from high school and college; helping adults through difficult transitions; and teaching coping skills and stress management techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, to all age groups.
If you are looking for a therapist who is a calm presence and can help you sort out your current life situation, you may have found the right person. I am someone who is "in the moment" with clients, attending to what they need now and eventually challenging them to look at past patterns of thoughts and behaviors to gain insight into making changes that will help them achieve their goals in life. This is done in collaboration with my clients and at a comfortable pace for them.
Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
Parents- join our virtual Therapeutic Parenting group for a different approach in addressing behaviors, control battles, adoption, traumas & anxiety.
In-person openings as of 9/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialities in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
Parents- join our virtual Therapeutic Parenting group for a different approach in addressing behaviors, control battles, adoption, traumas & anxiety.
In-person openings as of 9/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves adults, teens and children who've experienced painful experiences or struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. If you feel the heavy weight of stress and the resulting hopelessness, we would be a great fit! Emma has a supportive, yet direct approach and can teach you how to use your thought life to change the intensity of your stuck feelings. She also uses EMDR for trauma. Emma has adjunct specialities in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
Mia Joelsson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
Are you experiencing a reproductive issue (like infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, pregnancy loss, parenting challenges) that is affecting you emotionally? Are you trying to be strong on the outside, but inside you feel like you are falling apart? Maybe you are pregnant or had a baby recently and just don't feel like yourself? Or getting pregnant is harder than you expected it to be? Have you tried talking to family or friends but no one understands? I understand. You don't have to do this alone any more. Working together, we will help you feel better. There is hope.
Nicole Rollins-Lamar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20874 (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.
I work IN-PERSON using individual and family therapy to help pre-teens, adolescents and adults develop coping skills for dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and stressful life events. I particularly enjoy doing psycho-education and teaching parenting skills to parents of children/adolescents with ADHD.
I work IN-PERSON using individual and family therapy to help pre-teens, adolescents and adults develop coping skills for dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression and stressful life events. I particularly enjoy doing psycho-education and teaching parenting skills to parents of children/adolescents with ADHD.
Ericka Jennings
Pre-Licensed Professional, LGPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876
Looking to boost self-awareness, improve relationships, or navigate life changes? Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child or an adult ready for personal growth, I'm here to help you take the next step.
I’m Ericka Jennings, LGPC, NCC, and I bring a unique blend of experience as both an educator and counselor to support individuals in their journey toward healing and growth. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating complex emotional, academic, or life transition challenges. Whether it's a child struggling with school-related issues like anxiety or a professional feeling stuck in their career path, my clients often seek a space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goals often include overcoming barriers to success, strengthening relationships, and building a deeper sense of self-confidence.
Looking to boost self-awareness, improve relationships, or navigate life changes? Whether you're a parent seeking support for your child or an adult ready for personal growth, I'm here to help you take the next step.
I’m Ericka Jennings, LGPC, NCC, and I bring a unique blend of experience as both an educator and counselor to support individuals in their journey toward healing and growth. My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating complex emotional, academic, or life transition challenges. Whether it's a child struggling with school-related issues like anxiety or a professional feeling stuck in their career path, my clients often seek a space where they can feel heard and understood. Their goals often include overcoming barriers to success, strengthening relationships, and building a deeper sense of self-confidence.
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I am passionate about assisting on your therapeutic journey to change, heal and grow. This journey is unique to you and your various life experiences. I have experience working with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and families. I specialize in grief and loss, life transitions, anger management, anxiety, trauma, depression, and parent-child relationships.
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She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
Casey Frederick is a Licensed Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. Casey has experience and training in a variety of clinical approaches working with populations including children, families, parents, wounded, ill and injured service members, as well as military dependents. Casey specializes in providing art therapy with a trauma informed approach while integrating attachment and polyvagal theory from a strength based perspective.
She provides art therapy and traditional therapeutic services to children and adults with a wide range of common challenges including: - ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, sensory processing disorder and sensory sensitivities, potty difficulties, family dynamic work, attachment relationships, LGBTQIA, Parenting, Children with parents ex.
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Tasha Jeffrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
I am a new solo mother , private practice owner, and licensed clinical social worker – certified (LCSW-C), with 19 years experience in the Mental Health Field working with a variety of mental and emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger and stress management, childhood/adolescent developmental stressors, and life transitional stages.
I am a new solo mother , private practice owner, and licensed clinical social worker – certified (LCSW-C), with 19 years experience in the Mental Health Field working with a variety of mental and emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger and stress management, childhood/adolescent developmental stressors, and life transitional stages.
Lydia Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm Lydia Lynch, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Masters in Social Work from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience as a social worker, and I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children and adolescents through older adults. I have experience in outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatry, mental health, addictions, and research. I have a special interest in women's health and issues, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Welcome! I'm Lydia Lynch, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Masters in Social Work from New York University. I have over 10 years of experience as a social worker, and I have worked with a wide variety of clients from children and adolescents through older adults. I have experience in outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatry, mental health, addictions, and research. I have a special interest in women's health and issues, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Karen Scalio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I am passionate about helping young people thrive. I like to challenge my clients to find their inner strength by helping them to develop effective coping skills. I like to engage my clients with creative interactions; this fosters trust and reinforces the practice of their skills. I believe development of one's strengths will create a lasting healing effect.
I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I am passionate about helping young people thrive. I like to challenge my clients to find their inner strength by helping them to develop effective coping skills. I like to engage my clients with creative interactions; this fosters trust and reinforces the practice of their skills. I believe development of one's strengths will create a lasting healing effect.
Mario Lagman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.
I work with adolescents,adults, and couples using the Family Systems approach by considering individual relationships between family members in the context of the whole. This means that I take into account my clients' emotional and relational history, in addition to observing present interactions. This collaboration of information from both the past and present is important in helping each person realize that he/she contributes to the way his/her life functions. It is my goal to help individuals recognize the impact of their unique roles in the family so that they may improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships.
Stacy Reyes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. I have been practicing for over 5 years and have a focus on working with individuals and couples, including individuals throughout the pregnancy and postpartum phase. I am currently trained in postpartum mental health through Postpartum Support International. I have experience working with clients facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma history, ADHD, and more.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland. I have been practicing for over 5 years and have a focus on working with individuals and couples, including individuals throughout the pregnancy and postpartum phase. I am currently trained in postpartum mental health through Postpartum Support International. I have experience working with clients facing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma history, ADHD, and more.
Beth Adamo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MPA
Verified Verified
Germantown, MD 20876 (Online Only)
Let's be honest. Life can get messy, confusing and even scary at times. None of us are immune to it. If you're struggling to navigate your problems, thoughts, emotions, or relationships that are weighing you down, let's talk! Your feelings and dreams matter. You matter. You are not a failure. As a seasoned LCSW, my best strengths lie in my abilities to cultivate genuine connections, create a supportive environment, and help you strategize ways that will empower you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Let's be honest. Life can get messy, confusing and even scary at times. None of us are immune to it. If you're struggling to navigate your problems, thoughts, emotions, or relationships that are weighing you down, let's talk! Your feelings and dreams matter. You matter. You are not a failure. As a seasoned LCSW, my best strengths lie in my abilities to cultivate genuine connections, create a supportive environment, and help you strategize ways that will empower you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery.
CVC Consulting
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Germantown, MD 20874
"What's going on? Why is this happening? I feel stuck! I feel angry! Where is my confidence? How hard must this be? What's it all about?" Can you relate to any of these feelings? I believe you are taking steps to greater emotional and mental health just by exploring this site. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and your consultant, we can work together to explore your situation and concerns. Let's evaluate approaches to better manage and help improve your quality of life. Together you and I will establish goals and objectives that move you forward!
"What's going on? Why is this happening? I feel stuck! I feel angry! Where is my confidence? How hard must this be? What's it all about?" Can you relate to any of these feelings? I believe you are taking steps to greater emotional and mental health just by exploring this site. As a licensed clinical professional counselor and your consultant, we can work together to explore your situation and concerns. Let's evaluate approaches to better manage and help improve your quality of life. Together you and I will establish goals and objectives that move you forward!
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.