Anxiety Therapists in Montgomery Village, MD
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Tracey A Butler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
There are times in life when we struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, and alienation. There are times when we think no one understands how we feel or the challenges we face. As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), my role is to create a safe space for people to share their fears, struggles and relationship issues without shame or judgment. I listen with interest and empathy and help you to identify and change negative feelings and thought patterns. Together, we create solutions to the unique life challenges you face.
There are times in life when we struggle with feelings of depression, anxiety, and alienation. There are times when we think no one understands how we feel or the challenges we face. As a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), my role is to create a safe space for people to share their fears, struggles and relationship issues without shame or judgment. I listen with interest and empathy and help you to identify and change negative feelings and thought patterns. Together, we create solutions to the unique life challenges you face.
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Carly Rohde
Psychologist, Psy, D
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (Online Only)
My specialties include the treatment of anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, and integrative. I work to tailor treatment approaches to the needs of my clients and to collaborate on identifying goals. My goal is to help clients gain insight, improve communication, and strengthen coping skills. I incorporate techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and mindfulness. My clients have expressed an appreciation for my warm and accepting style. As Carl Rogers once said: "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.".
My specialties include the treatment of anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is supportive, collaborative, and integrative. I work to tailor treatment approaches to the needs of my clients and to collaborate on identifying goals. My goal is to help clients gain insight, improve communication, and strengthen coping skills. I incorporate techniques used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and mindfulness. My clients have expressed an appreciation for my warm and accepting style. As Carl Rogers once said: "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.".
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I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
I have succeeded with problems of depression, abuse and trauma recovery, "anxiety", panic, lack of meaning in life, social fears, shame, anger, and lack of confidence.
My goal for every individual, couple, or family I work with is not just to solve problems but to achieve actual long-term happiness. I do a developmental, growth-oriented style of therapy, best suited to intelligent adults, couples, or families interested in permanent solutions to emotional difficulties such as depression, inter-personal conflict, loneliness, lack of meaning, insecurity, panic, or anger. Therapy as I practice it will change how you understand yourself and other people, how you react to life events, and most important of all, how you feel on a day-to-day basis.
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You don't have to continue feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship or self issues. Effective psychotherapy helps most people deal with these problems and in many cases provides a life altering experience. I have an extensive background treating a wide variety of problems in a safe and congenial atmosphere.
You don't have to continue feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship or self issues. Effective psychotherapy helps most people deal with these problems and in many cases provides a life altering experience. I have an extensive background treating a wide variety of problems in a safe and congenial atmosphere.
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Creative Counseling Connections
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Parents- join our virtual Therapeutic Parenting group for a different approach in addressing behaviors, control battles, adoption, traumas & anxiety.
In-person openings as of 8/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves toddlers, children, teens & adults. Emma combines skill-building with creative arts, play therapy, sensory activities (try our therapy swing!) & teaches her clients how their thoughts affect feelings & behaviors. She enjoys working with anxiety & building connection within the family, including "theraplay," a parent-child therapy to foster joy & reduce unhealthy behaviors. 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 8/27/24. Emma Parks, LMSW serves toddlers, children, teens & adults. Emma combines skill-building with creative arts, play therapy, sensory activities (try our therapy swing!) & teaches her clients how their thoughts affect feelings & behaviors. She enjoys working with anxiety & building connection within the family, including "theraplay," a parent-child therapy to foster joy & reduce unhealthy behaviors. Emma has adjunct specialities in developmental trauma & adoption (TBRI & TF-CBT, theraplay), also utilizes Brain Integration for natural treatment of ADHD.
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Dr. Manuela Mbouma
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (Online Only)
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.
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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Hernan Alvarez Cordano
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, C-DBT, BICBT-C
Verified Verified
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (Online Only)
I have experience providing therapy and coaching for individuals, families, communities, and organizational groups. I have advised, managed, and solved problems, utilizing my psychological, philosophical, and theological knowledge and professional skills. Also, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Chile. Above all, my work focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, behavioral disorders, and spiritual struggles. I offer therapy in English, Spanish, and Italian.
I have experience providing therapy and coaching for individuals, families, communities, and organizational groups. I have advised, managed, and solved problems, utilizing my psychological, philosophical, and theological knowledge and professional skills. Also, I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Chile. Above all, my work focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, behavioral disorders, and spiritual struggles. I offer therapy in English, Spanish, and Italian.
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Jessica Brangaccio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (Online Only)
If you find yourself struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and others, putting yourself at the bottom of an endless to-do list, and wondering if life could just feel better, then therapy might be helpful for you! More than ever, people are finding themselves feeling anxious and overwhelmed at managing all the demands of their life and trying to deal with issues that may arise from their past. Ignoring your own needs and not caring for yourself can lead to long term effects on your mind and body. Let's work together to create a life that does not have to feel so hard and that you can enjoy to the fullest.
If you find yourself struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and others, putting yourself at the bottom of an endless to-do list, and wondering if life could just feel better, then therapy might be helpful for you! More than ever, people are finding themselves feeling anxious and overwhelmed at managing all the demands of their life and trying to deal with issues that may arise from their past. Ignoring your own needs and not caring for yourself can lead to long term effects on your mind and body. Let's work together to create a life that does not have to feel so hard and that you can enjoy to the fullest.
![Photo of Brad Wasserman - Brad Wasserman, LCSW-C, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b99e096-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Brad Wasserman, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Thanks for taking the time to visit my listing. If you've come this far, you're on the brink of an important decision--and what a difference the right choice can make.
As a therapist, I've made a difference in people's lives for nearly 20 years -- helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to overcome problems and gain emotional freedom. Everyone wants quick relief, and my clients tell me that one of the things they appreciate most is my ability to connect immediately, to get things rolling and create feelings of trust and hopefulness from the first session.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my listing. If you've come this far, you're on the brink of an important decision--and what a difference the right choice can make.
As a therapist, I've made a difference in people's lives for nearly 20 years -- helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to overcome problems and gain emotional freedom. Everyone wants quick relief, and my clients tell me that one of the things they appreciate most is my ability to connect immediately, to get things rolling and create feelings of trust and hopefulness from the first session.
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Murray Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
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.
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.
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Nathaniel A Sawyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
I have a lot of experience with both adults and children who have mental health, behavioral problems, and substance abuse issues. I use an ecclectic approach and tailor the therapy style to the individual patient.
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Marwan Castellani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montgomery Village, MD 20886 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for taking the time to take a deep breath and acknowledging that you would like to seek help for what is causing difficulty in your life at this moment. You have just taken a most courageous step. I would like to assist you in taking this all important first step by working with you to develop coping skills and strategies.
Thank you for taking the time to take a deep breath and acknowledging that you would like to seek help for what is causing difficulty in your life at this moment. You have just taken a most courageous step. I would like to assist you in taking this all important first step by working with you to develop coping skills and strategies.
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![Photo of Alejandra (Allie) Sandoval, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31fe339d-57a6-44ca-970b-0adcdf0f8b69/2/320x400.jpeg)
Our experience spans helping adults and teens with anxiety, depression, self-esteem enhancement, stress management, and trauma.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and my aim is to create a space where you feel completely comfortable and understood. Picture entering a safe haven where a beautiful mirror stands at the center. This mirror reflects your emotions and thoughts back to you, gently guiding you to discover and embrace aspects of yourself and your life. It symbolizes the supportive presence of the therapist.
Our experience spans helping adults and teens with anxiety, depression, self-esteem enhancement, stress management, and trauma.
Therapy is a deeply personal journey, and my aim is to create a space where you feel completely comfortable and understood. Picture entering a safe haven where a beautiful mirror stands at the center. This mirror reflects your emotions and thoughts back to you, gently guiding you to discover and embrace aspects of yourself and your life. It symbolizes the supportive presence of the therapist.
![Photo of Candace Pearson, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/12eb00a6-249c-42bf-94c0-4823a5d74ff6/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience working with a variety of populations to include children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, race, woman issues, and many more.
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.
I have experience working with a variety of populations to include children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who experience trauma, depression, anxiety, race, woman issues, and many more.
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.
![Photo of Dayshia Richmond, LGPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bc0746f9-ad6a-458b-b5d8-670d1f2f788e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dayshia Richmond
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gaithersburg, MD 20884 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have clinical experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, body dysmorphia, and a hard time adjusting to life’s challenging moments.
If you are looking for a calming, friendly, and nonjudgemental listening ear, then we may be a great fit. My clients learn how their past experiences affect their current mindsets and actions, how to communicate their needs effectively, and how to embrace their emotions as they display self-love. I take into consideration the cultural background and acknowledge that therapy can be like walking into a dark room but we can turn on the light together.
I have clinical experience working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, body dysmorphia, and a hard time adjusting to life’s challenging moments.
If you are looking for a calming, friendly, and nonjudgemental listening ear, then we may be a great fit. My clients learn how their past experiences affect their current mindsets and actions, how to communicate their needs effectively, and how to embrace their emotions as they display self-love. I take into consideration the cultural background and acknowledge that therapy can be like walking into a dark room but we can turn on the light together.
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Heidi Vanderwalde
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Derwood, MD 20855
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.
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If you are tired of all the stress and worry, and you want to feel better, call today: 240-274-5680 or email me directly: Admin@HealingLLC.
Is your mind spinning with worries and endless "to-do" lists? Are you critical of yourself and never quite feel good enough? If you have lost touch with who you really are or what you really want out of life, counseling can help you find yourself. If you are someone who usually takes care of everyone else, let me help you start taking care of yourself as well. My clients are regular, everyday women, couples and families who struggle with life's overwhelming issues: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, perfectionism, difficulty being assertive, past trauma, insecurities, people pleasing and life transitions.
If you are tired of all the stress and worry, and you want to feel better, call today: 240-274-5680 or email me directly: Admin@HealingLLC.
Is your mind spinning with worries and endless "to-do" lists? Are you critical of yourself and never quite feel good enough? If you have lost touch with who you really are or what you really want out of life, counseling can help you find yourself. If you are someone who usually takes care of everyone else, let me help you start taking care of yourself as well. My clients are regular, everyday women, couples and families who struggle with life's overwhelming issues: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, perfectionism, difficulty being assertive, past trauma, insecurities, people pleasing and life transitions.
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My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
My clients seek assistance when they need to change something that's not working for them, to develop self-awareness, or to better understand their own potential. If you are sad or anxious, we will find ways to overcome those difficulties. If you want your future to look different, we will see where changes need to be made today. If something in your past keeps you from being successful now, then we will focus on resolving issues from your past.
![Photo of Robyn Davy - The Treatment and Learning Centers, LCPC-S, BC-DMT, ASDCS, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a55aca04-f510-497f-870c-2a9c44f98d93/2/320x400.jpeg)
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Counselor, LCPC-S, BC-DMT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
TLC is a multi-disciplinary group of psychologists, OT's, & SLP's. The core of our philosophy is the belief that our focus is on people, not on diagnoses/disabilities. With that in mind, we develop an individualized plan with every child, young adult, and family. We use a holistic, strengths-based approach to help individuals reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression, develop better self-esteem, learn new coping skills, improve social skills, and learn how to communicate more effectively. With these skills, children, teens, and adults can develop more positive relationships and improve their functioning at school or work.
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Kendra Jeffers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (Online Only)
ADHD/ADD and anxiety are typically linked and both can be overwhelming.
Hello and Welcome! I'm Kendra and I love helping people through my unique background in education and mental health counseling. You have probably been feverishly searching for the right person and you have finally found the right one. Do you have trouble staying organized, focused, or remembering to do things? Do any of those things cause you to feel anxious or worried? Do you find yourself being anxious about things that are out of your control?
ADHD/ADD and anxiety are typically linked and both can be overwhelming.
Hello and Welcome! I'm Kendra and I love helping people through my unique background in education and mental health counseling. You have probably been feverishly searching for the right person and you have finally found the right one. Do you have trouble staying organized, focused, or remembering to do things? Do any of those things cause you to feel anxious or worried? Do you find yourself being anxious about things that are out of your control?
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.