Adults Therapists in Kensington, MD

Ours is a highly regarded group of experienced, compassionate, skilled therapists working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Washingtonian and Washington Parent magazines cited us as top therapists in the DMV area. We collaborate with our clients to address emotional, family, and relationship concerns. We welcome clients with various ethnic/racial/religious backgrounds, family structures (single parent, divorced, etc.), and sexual, gender, and developmental differences.

Living a life of peace, free from chaos and dis-ease is what most people strive for. But often we are confronted with anxiety, depression, mood shifts, trauma, stress, anger, grief, isolation, etc. My goal is to help you to restore health and well-being. There are some circumstances of the past that cannot be changed but improving your understanding of past events will help as we work together to create a better present (the here and now), that will lead to a better future.

I have over 30 years of clinical experience as an LCSW-C providing individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. In addition, I have 2 years of post graduate training from the Washington School of Psychiatry. My theoretical orientation is primarily psychodynamic, but I also utilize cognitive/behavioral theory and other theoretical models, depending on my client's needs.

If you are looking for a supportive and approachable therapist to help you, your child, or your adolescent build effective coping strategies and create goal oriented solutions to help you improve your quality of life, I can help. My passion is adolescents and children. Some of the issues I focus on include anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, and social skills enhancement in young people. I have extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, and families with complex underlying medical and/or developmental diagnoses deal with the impact these conditions have on their behavior, emotional happiness, and interactions with others.

I have extensive experience treating our nation's uniformed service members and their loved ones, many of whom have faced circumstances like these: Combat and sexual trauma, Profound loss, geographic separation from family support, relationship distress, parenting challenges, depression and anxiety, cancer, issues with eating and body image, gender issues, and difficulty excelling professionally due to ADHD. I had specialized training in treating gender-questioning and transgender people. I have a post-doctoral master's degree in psychopharmacology, and can consult with other prescribing providers for best medication outcomes..

As a person experiencing anxiety, a stressful life transition, overwhelming emotions or symptoms of trauma, you are motivated to feel good again and reclaim your life. You’ve tried to fix it on your own, but nothing seems to work, at least not for very long. You’re worried things might get worse, or maybe they already have. You know healing is possible, but it seems out of reach. Choosing to start, or restart therapy can be scary! You want to make sure you select the right person who you can really connect with and feel confident has the expertise to help.

I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.

Welcome! I can imagine that the journey to get here has not been an easy one and I would like to congratulate you for taking the first step toward getting the help that you need. Research has repeatedly shown that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of successful therapy. I strive to create a safe, accepting environment where my clients can feel comfortable being their true selves and fully engage in the process to gain more insight into their feelings, core beliefs and actions, as well as to develop adaptive behaviors and coping strategies.

Life is full of challenges, and some of them feel overwhelming and even impossible. This may be one of the hardest periods of your life or in the life of a child you love. PRHP supports individuals, parents, adolescents, and children in finding healing and greater functioning through mind and body therapies. Together we can work to find healing, deeper understanding and greater functionality for you and those you love. You do not have to go through this time alone. Reach out and find the support you need to heal.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping children, adults, and families to grow, connect, and experience more joy in their lives. My treatment and consultation services range from evaluation and short term support to comprehensive intervention. I am guided by the belief that individuals and families possess great strength that is fully expressed through nurturing relationships, empathic listening, and collaborative problem solving. Supporting insight and skill building, I aim to help others develop positive well-being, cultivate healthy relationships, and navigate life challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and families in the Washington metropolitan area. Before founding my own practice, I worked as a Middle School counselor for 10 years where I gained extensive experience working with school administrators and counselors, social service providers, and parents in supporting adolescents via counseling. In addition to counseling, I offer parent training and guidance with educational supports. I also work with adults on a wide range of emotional or relational challenges.

Justin Roman is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with adults, children, families, and adolescents for the previous 10 years. Justin received his Masters of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and completed a post graduate degree from the Washington School of Psychiatry with a focus on children and adolescent therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, and in schools. He also has a special interest in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and executive functioning deficits.

Immediate daytime availability! Are you looking for a solution-focused, energetic, experienced clinician to add to your contacts to support the wellbeing of your child or young adult? Connecting in a playful manner with elementary age kids or creating strong, supportive connections with teens and young adult clients is my specialty. I support clients with building emotional awareness, processing experiences or changing family dynamics, developing coping skills and collaborating with caregivers and schools for strategies that work in supporting clients.

I am a SPACE Treatment trained therapist committed to supporting parents and children navigate anxiety disorders. My work also focuses on supporting children and young adults with mood disorder diagnoses. I believe the client-therapist relationship is paramount to successful therapy and prioritize building rapport with clients in order to create a safe environment that allows for authentic healing and corrective emotional experiences. I enjoy helping clients gain the confidence,and skills needed to navigate life's challenges.

Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Are you unable to escape negative thoughts? Have you forgotten why you made the decisions that led you to this moment? Talk therapy can offer a way forward. Therapy can be a safe space to catch your breath, to talk out ideas that feel strange or risky, and to devise a new strategy for reconnecting with your best self. I'll do my best to help no matter what you're facing but right now I'm especially enthusiastic about working with young adults and professionals coping with ADHD, men's issues, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anger management and anxiety.

Through the support of therapy, people can live full and meaningful lives while managing mental health symptoms and the challenges they bring. Focusing on patient-centered goals, I will guide you in exploring anxiety and mood issues, cognitive distortions, behaviors that may no longer be serving you, and relationship patterns. We will work together to address your current challenges, with consideration of past experiences (where you come from) and identifying values to support motivation to change (where you want to go).

CCA is a private counseling practice in Montgomery County, Maryland who serves clients across Maryland. Our therapists specialize in providing individual, family, and group therapy to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. We specialize in challenges related to ADHD, adoption, depression, emotional dysregulation, effective communication, coparenting, coping skills, divorce and separation, custody, among other mental health, familial, and social challenges that impact the quality of our lives.

People seek me out when they or their family members are in psychological or emotional pain, stress or crisis. Your kids aren't behaving and you want help for them; the career, relationship/marriage is falling apart; you feel depressed and hopeless, or lost; lack confidence, feel angry or someone tells you that you need "anger management"; you might feel shame and humiliation; unfulfilled with your life; dealing with loss and grief; psychological or sexual traumas; phobias and fears. I specialize in treating people who feel "stuck" and want expert help. Let me help.

I view psychotherapy as a collaborative approach between the client and the therapist, where we work together on your therapeutic goals to reach greater awareness and personal growth. I work with pre-teens, adolescents, emerging adults, and adults dealing with social and academic stressors, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem, and trauma. I also work with adults in these areas and in the areas of life changes. I provide psychoeducational support for families with children with developmental differences, acute and chronic illnesses, and co-parenting issues.