Female Therapists in Potomac, MD
Michelle Bronzo
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, CT, FT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
There are so many changes in your life - both big and small - that can bring about feelings of grief and loss. Navigating these changes can feel so overwhelming at times, sometimes beyond what you might feel capable of holding on your own. You may be in uncharted territory and wonder about the uncertainty of the road ahead. You are looking for ways to process past experiences, cope with the present, and manage future challenges.
There are so many changes in your life - both big and small - that can bring about feelings of grief and loss. Navigating these changes can feel so overwhelming at times, sometimes beyond what you might feel capable of holding on your own. You may be in uncharted territory and wonder about the uncertainty of the road ahead. You are looking for ways to process past experiences, cope with the present, and manage future challenges.
Bahar Javadi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854
When your life is turned upside down and you don't know how to carry on, your biggest question is "who will be there to support me"? Keeping your life balanced needs a well balanced mind, and a strong heart. We need some encouragements to accomplish our goals. when we struggle to overcome the most difficult and the darkest days of our life, we need compassion and caring hands, we need an expert with empathy and understanding to guide us pass through barriers and obstacles. We need someone so we can trust without having a fear of being judged.
When your life is turned upside down and you don't know how to carry on, your biggest question is "who will be there to support me"? Keeping your life balanced needs a well balanced mind, and a strong heart. We need some encouragements to accomplish our goals. when we struggle to overcome the most difficult and the darkest days of our life, we need compassion and caring hands, we need an expert with empathy and understanding to guide us pass through barriers and obstacles. We need someone so we can trust without having a fear of being judged.
Susan Shallcross
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, MBA, CCTP, CMT-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I counsel professionals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues that are impacting them at work and in their personal relationships. I embrace a strengths-based approach of therapy that emphasizes collaboration with a client to identify and utilize the strengths they already have to achieve the goals that are important to them. I also understand the value in meeting clients where they are now before we can start working on their therapeutic goals.
I counsel professionals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues that are impacting them at work and in their personal relationships. I embrace a strengths-based approach of therapy that emphasizes collaboration with a client to identify and utilize the strengths they already have to achieve the goals that are important to them. I also understand the value in meeting clients where they are now before we can start working on their therapeutic goals.
Iris Snapper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I appreciate the need for short-term, cost-effective treatment. With 30 years of experience and a compassionate style, I specialize in brief solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy so you can experience relief in a more immediate way. In our first session, we can establish a connection and work together to find solutions to help you gain peace of mind. For some issues, 10 or fewer sessions are all that is needed, while other issues require more time.
I appreciate the need for short-term, cost-effective treatment. With 30 years of experience and a compassionate style, I specialize in brief solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral therapy so you can experience relief in a more immediate way. In our first session, we can establish a connection and work together to find solutions to help you gain peace of mind. For some issues, 10 or fewer sessions are all that is needed, while other issues require more time.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I’m a licensed social worker, with a combined 27 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in private practice and a school setting. I focus on establishing and maintaining a trusting relationship in a safe, supportive environment and helping my clients address and identify roadblocks in life in order to set and achieve goals for future growth. I’m happy to offer a free 15-minute consult to see if we’d be a good fit!
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? I’m a licensed social worker, with a combined 27 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in private practice and a school setting. I focus on establishing and maintaining a trusting relationship in a safe, supportive environment and helping my clients address and identify roadblocks in life in order to set and achieve goals for future growth. I’m happy to offer a free 15-minute consult to see if we’d be a good fit!
Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854
Has sex started to feel like a chore or a stressor rather than something that connects you? Maybe you've tried talking about it and have even gone to individual or couples counseling, but it hasn't really moved the needle. That's where I come in! I will listen to you, but I will also challenge you to make real changes and get out of your comfort zone. My gift is putting people at ease talking about a sensitive subject. I'll guide you on how to approach your sex and intimacy so that you get unstuck and back to feeling close and passionate. I specialize in helping committed couples get their sexy spark back through my Pathway to Pass.
Has sex started to feel like a chore or a stressor rather than something that connects you? Maybe you've tried talking about it and have even gone to individual or couples counseling, but it hasn't really moved the needle. That's where I come in! I will listen to you, but I will also challenge you to make real changes and get out of your comfort zone. My gift is putting people at ease talking about a sensitive subject. I'll guide you on how to approach your sex and intimacy so that you get unstuck and back to feeling close and passionate. I specialize in helping committed couples get their sexy spark back through my Pathway to Pass.
Elena Khazanova
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, CMT, MEd
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
Are you yearning to feel calm and alive in your body and present in your relationships? Do you long to be supported in prioritizing your wellbeing and fulfillment? Are you looking for a deeply nurturing and affirming space to hold your experiences, needs and desires? With 25 years of experience in integrative health, trained in a variety of holistic modalities, I have developed a wide array of skills to help you do just that. I am delighted to offer my deep expertise and unwavering support to make your transformation easy and joyful.
Are you yearning to feel calm and alive in your body and present in your relationships? Do you long to be supported in prioritizing your wellbeing and fulfillment? Are you looking for a deeply nurturing and affirming space to hold your experiences, needs and desires? With 25 years of experience in integrative health, trained in a variety of holistic modalities, I have developed a wide array of skills to help you do just that. I am delighted to offer my deep expertise and unwavering support to make your transformation easy and joyful.
Deciding to seek help for issues in your life takes courage. It isn’t easy to decide who the right person is to trust and open up to about your life or even to believe that doing so will result in improvements. I work with my clients collaboratively. Together we discuss how you are feeling, what is going on in your life, and how you would like to move forward. No matter what you are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, general stress, or something else, our discussions will be geared towards helping you understand what you want and developing skills to be resilient and thrive in your life ahead.
Deciding to seek help for issues in your life takes courage. It isn’t easy to decide who the right person is to trust and open up to about your life or even to believe that doing so will result in improvements. I work with my clients collaboratively. Together we discuss how you are feeling, what is going on in your life, and how you would like to move forward. No matter what you are dealing with, whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship issues, general stress, or something else, our discussions will be geared towards helping you understand what you want and developing skills to be resilient and thrive in your life ahead.
Harriet Adamson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I am excited to be a part of this stage in your life. In my practice, I seek to incorporate biblical values into my work with clients, creating a safe place to explore your concerns. I can help you find real solutions to your problems and experience the fulfillment in life you are meant to have. We will quickly prioritize goals, implement interventions, and work on solutions.
I am excited to be a part of this stage in your life. In my practice, I seek to incorporate biblical values into my work with clients, creating a safe place to explore your concerns. I can help you find real solutions to your problems and experience the fulfillment in life you are meant to have. We will quickly prioritize goals, implement interventions, and work on solutions.
Judith Asner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I’m proud to be a wise elder. I have academic strengths & years of working with people, but most of all, I have the wisdom that comes with age & the intuition to connect & mindshare with you. Maybe you’ve never felt understood & have a negative self-concept projected onto you by dysfunctional elders that you carried into the present. Know that you have the innate human ability to heal. You can be helped to see the roots of your old maladaptive beliefs & you can replace them with positive, realistic ones for today-a new narrative for your life.
I’m proud to be a wise elder. I have academic strengths & years of working with people, but most of all, I have the wisdom that comes with age & the intuition to connect & mindshare with you. Maybe you’ve never felt understood & have a negative self-concept projected onto you by dysfunctional elders that you carried into the present. Know that you have the innate human ability to heal. You can be helped to see the roots of your old maladaptive beliefs & you can replace them with positive, realistic ones for today-a new narrative for your life.
Fereshteh (Faye) Darya
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
-Improving relationship (Family, couple, parent/child, peer)
-Stress Management and Coping
-Life Transitions
-Rehabilitation Counseling
-Career Counseling
-Mental Health Issues
-Ethnic and Cultural Issues
-Elderly Issues
-Impulse Control
- Woman's Issues
-Anxiety and Depression
-Communication Skills
-Group/Workshop
-Goal Setting
-Grief/Loss
-Parenting.
I am a strong proponent of health-oriented and positive psychology that emphasizes what is right with people rather than what is wrong with them. My counseling work is based on the integrative approach to psychotherapy that is best characterized as going beyond and across the confines of any single orientation. I draw from different theories to form a comprehensive view of all the complexities of human conditions and emotions. The reason for this is because no one theory has all the answers that could effectively work with every individual and situation.
-Improving relationship (Family, couple, parent/child, peer)
-Stress Management and Coping
-Life Transitions
-Rehabilitation Counseling
-Career Counseling
-Mental Health Issues
-Ethnic and Cultural Issues
-Elderly Issues
-Impulse Control
- Woman's Issues
-Anxiety and Depression
-Communication Skills
-Group/Workshop
-Goal Setting
-Grief/Loss
-Parenting.
I am a strong proponent of health-oriented and positive psychology that emphasizes what is right with people rather than what is wrong with them. My counseling work is based on the integrative approach to psychotherapy that is best characterized as going beyond and across the confines of any single orientation. I draw from different theories to form a comprehensive view of all the complexities of human conditions and emotions. The reason for this is because no one theory has all the answers that could effectively work with every individual and situation.
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Claudia Niemtzoff
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854
I am experienced working on relationship conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, cross-cultural stress and life transitions. I combine my psychodynamic background with other therapeutic approaches in a culturally sensitive framework that allows me to tailor each treatment according to the individual needs. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish. We are going to work together in a strong, safe and warm therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to talk about anything that concerns you. Because I am a seasoned therapist, I am not scared to explore any topic. I get to the point.
I am experienced working on relationship conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, cross-cultural stress and life transitions. I combine my psychodynamic background with other therapeutic approaches in a culturally sensitive framework that allows me to tailor each treatment according to the individual needs. I provide psychotherapy in English and Spanish. We are going to work together in a strong, safe and warm therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to talk about anything that concerns you. Because I am a seasoned therapist, I am not scared to explore any topic. I get to the point.
Melissa Susser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
Life can be a complex journey filled with challenges, and it is not uncommon to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you navigate through these difficulties and rediscover your authentic self. Whether you're grappling with anxiety/depression, undergoing significant life changes, or simply yearning to improve your relationships, my mission is to support you on your path to personal growth and feel "better".
Life can be a complex journey filled with challenges, and it is not uncommon to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you navigate through these difficulties and rediscover your authentic self. Whether you're grappling with anxiety/depression, undergoing significant life changes, or simply yearning to improve your relationships, my mission is to support you on your path to personal growth and feel "better".
Martina Alvarado
Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Potomac, MD 20854 (Online Only)
I have a profound commitment to understanding and nurturing each client's unique goals, My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space where healing can flourish. My current areas of specialty include: adult ADHD, mood disorders, multicultural issues, sexual disorders, and women's health.
I have a profound commitment to understanding and nurturing each client's unique goals, My intention is to create a safe and compassionate space where healing can flourish. My current areas of specialty include: adult ADHD, mood disorders, multicultural issues, sexual disorders, and women's health.
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Being South Asian, a woman and an immigrant I understand the importance of different cultural perspectives, experiences, beliefs and navigating life based on individual and collective values.
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I am passionate in working with BIPOC women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Being an Asian woman with multinational background, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. I understand the intricacies of cultural nuances and the courage it takes to seek support. This background gave me profound insight into the struggles faced by my underrepresented clients and fosters a deep sense of connection and understanding.
I am passionate in working with BIPOC women experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Being an Asian woman with multinational background, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. I understand the intricacies of cultural nuances and the courage it takes to seek support. This background gave me profound insight into the struggles faced by my underrepresented clients and fosters a deep sense of connection and understanding.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.