Racial Identity Therapists in North Bethesda, MD
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Sharelle Langaigne
Art Therapist, MPS, LGPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20895
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
My approach to therapy is integrative, working from a meaning and strengths based approach. While tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, I focus on self-exploration, self-expression and developing self-trust. I believe in the creative process as a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Even if you are not specifically seeking art therapy, incorporating art-making into talk therapy can be highly effective and beneficial in challenging thoughts and facilitating expression.
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Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
Open for Online and In-Person Sessions- Hey there! My name is Phyllis and I'm a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a level-2 certified Gottman Couples Therapist providing counseling for couples, adults, and families. I help clients improve communication, trust, and security in their relationships. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe they are the expert on their lives. I focus on their strengths and help build upon them to overcome difficulties. I identify what is already working well for them and we build the skills that they can implement and use in their everyday lives.
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Ardelia Hayward
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life’s transitions, and a host of existential issues inherent to the human experience. If you are looking to be heard, seeking meaning in your life, coping with life’s challenges in a safe and confidential environment, welcome to my culturally competent private practice.
I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, life’s transitions, and a host of existential issues inherent to the human experience. If you are looking to be heard, seeking meaning in your life, coping with life’s challenges in a safe and confidential environment, welcome to my culturally competent private practice.
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I work to help you address the painful challenges you are facing in your life, whether it be in your relationships, your work, or internally with yourself. With depression, self-esteem worries, anxiety and panic, separation and loss, sexual/intimacy conflicts, work/achievement difficulties, parenting problems or addictions, my efforts with you are to use understanding and problem-solving to find relief and direction. I teach and train other mental health professionals, and emphasize the active collaboration needed to bring about change and growth.
I work to help you address the painful challenges you are facing in your life, whether it be in your relationships, your work, or internally with yourself. With depression, self-esteem worries, anxiety and panic, separation and loss, sexual/intimacy conflicts, work/achievement difficulties, parenting problems or addictions, my efforts with you are to use understanding and problem-solving to find relief and direction. I teach and train other mental health professionals, and emphasize the active collaboration needed to bring about change and growth.
![Photo of Xiaofang (Bethanie) Wang Lanterman, PhD, MA, MS, LCMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d4f171a0-9e13-439f-973f-e9fdfc51b75b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Xiaofang (Bethanie) Wang Lanterman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific needs; and to build upon client’s strength for change. I speak both English and Mandarin and provide immigration mental health evaluations. I am licensed in MD, D.C., and VA.
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, but I believe it is a sign of courage and strength to seek help for lasting personal growth and for stronger relationships. My overall perspective about therapy is to show acceptance, compassion and care to all clients; to build safe, warm, trustworthy, and collaborative therapeutic relationships; to apply evidence-based and culturally-competent therapeutic concepts and skills to address clients’ specific needs; and to build upon client’s strength for change. I speak both English and Mandarin and provide immigration mental health evaluations. I am licensed in MD, D.C., and VA.
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Chia-May C Dougherty
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
We, as human beings, have our habitual way to think, feel, and behave which may not always help us cope well. We may feel stuck in the past, fearful for the unknown future, and not being able to be present in the moment. Yet, the present is the only time that we can do something to make a change and feel better. We can stop struggling and begin to practice acceptance and grow through our experiences. In the practice of mindfulness, we are able to observe and become aware of the attachment to our habitual pattern of unhelpful thoughts and be present in the now moment by cultivating a non-judgmental mind and a new beginner's mind.
We, as human beings, have our habitual way to think, feel, and behave which may not always help us cope well. We may feel stuck in the past, fearful for the unknown future, and not being able to be present in the moment. Yet, the present is the only time that we can do something to make a change and feel better. We can stop struggling and begin to practice acceptance and grow through our experiences. In the practice of mindfulness, we are able to observe and become aware of the attachment to our habitual pattern of unhelpful thoughts and be present in the now moment by cultivating a non-judgmental mind and a new beginner's mind.
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Shin Ock, PhD | Physician Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Ezar Psychology, LLC is a haven for exhausted exemplars: people doing impactful, demanding work who feel stuck because hard work is never enough. The old roadmaps - perfectionism, high achievement, overtime, and doing it alone - are not working. When what you are experiencing goes beyond burnout and anxiety, the wellness modules, employee programs, coaching, and PTO are too little, too impersonal, and too late... It is time to chart a new course. Work with an experienced guide.
Ezar Psychology, LLC is a haven for exhausted exemplars: people doing impactful, demanding work who feel stuck because hard work is never enough. The old roadmaps - perfectionism, high achievement, overtime, and doing it alone - are not working. When what you are experiencing goes beyond burnout and anxiety, the wellness modules, employee programs, coaching, and PTO are too little, too impersonal, and too late... It is time to chart a new course. Work with an experienced guide.
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I am Bilingual Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and their families with a range of emotional and behavioral conflicts and issues. I have provided individual and family therapy using a variety of evidence-based methods. Having a particular interest in working with children who struggle with various life issues, I view my office as a place where children can feel safe and learn to help themselves. I encourage them to identify their own strengths and develop goals to promote positive long-term outcomes and resilience so that they may thrive.
I am Bilingual Clinical Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and their families with a range of emotional and behavioral conflicts and issues. I have provided individual and family therapy using a variety of evidence-based methods. Having a particular interest in working with children who struggle with various life issues, I view my office as a place where children can feel safe and learn to help themselves. I encourage them to identify their own strengths and develop goals to promote positive long-term outcomes and resilience so that they may thrive.
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I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
I specialize in working with families, couples, groups, and individuals. I treat children as young as three, have experience with school phobia, adoption, blended families, gender issues, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals, and the challenges of elderly. I am experienced working with psychoses, severe post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and problems of every day life. I have special expertise working with the LGBTQ+ population, with adolescents, sexual development, severe mental illness, post traumatic stress disorder, and physical illnesses.
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Kami Sankar Boyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, EMDR-C, RYT-500
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, Safe and Sound Protocol Certified Provider, and Registered Yoga Teacher with 20 years of clinical experience providing therapy services to individuals, groups, and families from culturally diverse and neuro-diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship stressors.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, Safe and Sound Protocol Certified Provider, and Registered Yoga Teacher with 20 years of clinical experience providing therapy services to individuals, groups, and families from culturally diverse and neuro-diverse backgrounds. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship stressors.
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Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
Please note I am only seeing clients via telehealth. I have convenient evening hours and some daytime hours. Currently my openings are as follows: Weekly: Tuesday-4pm. Bi-weekly: Tuesday- 3pm and 5pm. Wednesday- 3pm. My ideal client is motivated to change and build a deeper understanding of self. They may be feeling stuck or lost and need an external push. I provide compassion, humor, challenging, insight, and tailored strategies to empower you to finding your way. I have a lot of experience working with college students and post-grads, but love working with teenagers and adults of any age.
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I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, perfectionism, sport- or performance-related concerns, and burnout. I often see clients who don't feel "good enough," have family-of-origin or multicultural concerns, experience relationship challenges, or are going through life transitions. As a former college soccer player, I also have a particular interest in working with current and former athletes, who may need help with things like anxiety, mood concerns, managing transitions (ex. from high school to college sports, life after sports), athletic burnout, team dynamics, effects of injury, and balancing multiple demands.
I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, perfectionism, sport- or performance-related concerns, and burnout. I often see clients who don't feel "good enough," have family-of-origin or multicultural concerns, experience relationship challenges, or are going through life transitions. As a former college soccer player, I also have a particular interest in working with current and former athletes, who may need help with things like anxiety, mood concerns, managing transitions (ex. from high school to college sports, life after sports), athletic burnout, team dynamics, effects of injury, and balancing multiple demands.
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Krystal M. Lewis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Are you or your child feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities? Is anxiety, stress, depression, or behavioral issues interfering with you or your family's daily life? Then therapy could be a great help.
Are you or your child feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself avoiding people, places, or activities? Is anxiety, stress, depression, or behavioral issues interfering with you or your family's daily life? Then therapy could be a great help.
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Is anxiety, depression, or trauma making your teen feel like their life is out of control? As a child and adolescent psychologist, I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate these intense emotions. I understand how overwhelming it can be for both teens and their families when mental health takes over. My goal is to provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach that not only addresses the symptoms but also empowers your teen with the skills to regain control and thrive.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma making your teen feel like their life is out of control? As a child and adolescent psychologist, I specialize in helping teens and young adults navigate these intense emotions. I understand how overwhelming it can be for both teens and their families when mental health takes over. My goal is to provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach that not only addresses the symptoms but also empowers your teen with the skills to regain control and thrive.
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Monica Grey
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I'm Mónica, a Latina immigrant therapist based in Maryland. Being born and raised in Colombia has offered me profound insights into the taboos surrounding mental illness, highlighting the significant barriers many face when considering therapy. My own journey—from growing up in Colombia to embracing a new life in the USA —has taught me the importance of understanding and navigating cultural contexts in mental health, as well as the power of resilience and the beauty of diverse human experiences. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping others work towards a healthy relationship with themselves and the world
Welcome! I'm Mónica, a Latina immigrant therapist based in Maryland. Being born and raised in Colombia has offered me profound insights into the taboos surrounding mental illness, highlighting the significant barriers many face when considering therapy. My own journey—from growing up in Colombia to embracing a new life in the USA —has taught me the importance of understanding and navigating cultural contexts in mental health, as well as the power of resilience and the beauty of diverse human experiences. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping others work towards a healthy relationship with themselves and the world
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Luz Sandoval - Bilingual Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
My clients would likely say I am down-to-earth and open-minded. 20 years of experience have taught me that respectful understanding is key in working with clients who seek to understand/explore their circumstances, proactively engage in their lives, and - simply put - feel better. My main area of work has been supporting adolescents and adults with emotional difficulties, traumatic events, decision-making, and coping skills for life transitions (school, career, "adulting”). I work in tandem with clients as they identify their challenges, needs, and goals. My approach while kind and interactive encourages self-reliance.
My clients would likely say I am down-to-earth and open-minded. 20 years of experience have taught me that respectful understanding is key in working with clients who seek to understand/explore their circumstances, proactively engage in their lives, and - simply put - feel better. My main area of work has been supporting adolescents and adults with emotional difficulties, traumatic events, decision-making, and coping skills for life transitions (school, career, "adulting”). I work in tandem with clients as they identify their challenges, needs, and goals. My approach while kind and interactive encourages self-reliance.
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Sae Chichibu-Denny
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Dr. Mirta Innis-Thompson Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Not accepting new clients
At Elite Behavioral Therapy, I believe you are the author of your own experience and the expert on your own life. But sometimes even experts need advice. Perhaps you have wondered why there isn’t a how-to manual for your own life. Or thought that others seem to know the secret ingredient to the recipe for a successful relationship. There is no magical formula for happiness. But I can be your guide, and help you dispel the myths and negative stories that you have told yourself that's getting in the way of your happiness. Worries, stresses, joy, and hopes? I can help you better manage the conflicts everyone struggles.
At Elite Behavioral Therapy, I believe you are the author of your own experience and the expert on your own life. But sometimes even experts need advice. Perhaps you have wondered why there isn’t a how-to manual for your own life. Or thought that others seem to know the secret ingredient to the recipe for a successful relationship. There is no magical formula for happiness. But I can be your guide, and help you dispel the myths and negative stories that you have told yourself that's getting in the way of your happiness. Worries, stresses, joy, and hopes? I can help you better manage the conflicts everyone struggles.
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I specialize in addiction, life coaching, life transitions, substance use, depression, anxiety, racial identity, spirituality, and stress.
My ideal client seeks a therapist who understands the complexities of their lived experiences. They may be struggling with issues like trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, life transitions, existential concerns, or oppression. They would come to me because they need a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions and experiences, seeking personal growth, well-being, and fulfillment. They choose me for support in achieving a fulfilling life, recognizing my capacity to guide them through personal growth and empower them to access their transformative potential.
I specialize in addiction, life coaching, life transitions, substance use, depression, anxiety, racial identity, spirituality, and stress.
My ideal client seeks a therapist who understands the complexities of their lived experiences. They may be struggling with issues like trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, life transitions, existential concerns, or oppression. They would come to me because they need a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their emotions and experiences, seeking personal growth, well-being, and fulfillment. They choose me for support in achieving a fulfilling life, recognizing my capacity to guide them through personal growth and empower them to access their transformative potential.
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I seek to cultivate a collaborative, trusting, and explorative experience to work alongside you on your path to wholeness. My ideal client is ready to address stagnant behavior and unravel complex emotions. I understand that a well-established therapeutic alliance is imperative to successful outcomes. This is crucial in ensuring a safe and supportive environment to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. My training is oriented around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-styles, and Psychodynamic approach. I also integrate concepts from other frameworks to best suit your specific needs.
I seek to cultivate a collaborative, trusting, and explorative experience to work alongside you on your path to wholeness. My ideal client is ready to address stagnant behavior and unravel complex emotions. I understand that a well-established therapeutic alliance is imperative to successful outcomes. This is crucial in ensuring a safe and supportive environment to be vulnerable, open, and authentic. My training is oriented around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-styles, and Psychodynamic approach. I also integrate concepts from other frameworks to best suit your specific needs.
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