Psychodynamic Therapists in Mount Airy, MD

My goal is to provide and warm and nurturing environment for those who are in pain or simply want to grow in some area of your life. I find that I work particularly well with women. Perhaps you are wrestling with some issue related to your sense of identity, anxiety or depression. Whether these issues are related to events in your past or current relationships, I will help you explore and understand them so that you can open the door to greater growth and healing.

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

Asking for help is not easy. It takes an immense amount of courage to step into a stranger's office and share your story with them. As a therapist, earning my client's trust and working with them to find solutions that can improve their life is a great honor. I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.

In crisis? I specialize in same-day phone/on-site/on-line sessions/ interventions; teens, chronic relapse, Internet/cyber addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I am certified for evaluations, treatment, pre-employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.

Struggling with trauma or PTSD, depression or anxiety? Looking for a compassionate and supportive therapist to guide you through a tough time or emotional time in your life? Wherever you are on your life's journey, I will start with you there, then support you while you move forward toward personal growth, peace and recovery. I work to provide empathic understanding and to build a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and comfortable environment.

Ready to make positive changes in your life? Sick of feeling lost, alone, or overwhelmed?

Caring, inclusive, multicultural approach to individual, couple and family needs. Through the use of Internal Family Systems and wellness based therapy, supporting people as they heal. I specialize in supporting those with anxiety, life events and trauma. Additional support for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and panic), and those with ADHD. Meeting people were they are at with a non-judgmental approach.

Life today is difficult with all the demands placed on us by our family, work and our own need to achieve. Add to this the emotional stress of family conflict, divorce, defiant children, an illness or death in the family, and you begin to understand why more and more people are seeking the help of mental health professionals.

Doing the inner work doesn't have to be an isolated journey. I honor the vital relationship between client and therapist and recognize the privilege of being invited into your story. With a curious and non-judgmental stance, I welcome clients from all backgrounds. I believe that laughter is an essential element of the therapeutic process, but most importantly, I am here to listen. Counseling is an aspect of healthy living that can help restore balance and grounding. The process can be exhilarating, challenging, and profoundly rewarding as you gain clarity through increased awareness. Sessions honor needs and comfort level.

Safoura Moraveji is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia since 1988. Safoura's most current work has focused primarily on adults experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, family, career moves, and illness. After graduating from the University of Maryland in College Park with her master’s degree in social work, Safoura turned her attention toward psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studies in Gestalt-Existential psychotherapy. Her specialized focuses include working with adults who suffer from severe mood and panic disorders, depression, and anxiety.

Welcome! I consider it a privilege to walk alongside another’s life journey. I am here to provide a warm, relaxed and compassionate space to explore your challenges and strengths. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD and pregnancy/postpartum issues. I have extensive experience working with teens and adults with ADHD and executive function difficulties. When treating ADHD, you NEED a therapist who wholeheartedly understands it and whose strategies are flexible to meet your specific needs. I value my authentic approach to connecting with others which leads to my clients feeling heard, understood, accepted and supported.

Do You Need Help Making Peace With Your Past and Letting Go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside, yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? I specialize in helping people recover/discover a calm, secure experience of life. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional or physical pain; whether you've had trauma in your past, or experienced a recent loss, break-up, illness or accident - I will help you understand what is happening, resolve disturbing feelings, and apply new skills and solutions.

(NOTE: New Clients Accepted in late June 2024) I am a full-time practitioner with over 25 years of experience in mental health. I am a client-focused therapist with experience serving diverse populations across ages with a broad range of challenges and disorders. I see children, adolescents, and adults for individual and family therapy (from 5-years-old to seniors). I take an eclectic approach to treatment that focuses on matching my clients' needs to our treatment approach. In this outpatient setting, we tend to draw on cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, metaphor-narrative, social learning, and similar approaches.