Psychodynamic Therapists in Rockville, MD
My approach is integrative and I incorporate different therapies such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment to best assist the client's needs.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, children and families who are facing a challenge and are looking for support. My experience in clinical practice allows me to assist with goal directed activities and work to achieve significant changes. A large part of my work is helping clients manage their anxiety or depression and to take concrete steps towards a more positive future. We work together to accomplish goals that the client has chosen to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their behaviors.We focus on changing relationship dynamics and learning new coping skills.
My approach is integrative and I incorporate different therapies such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment to best assist the client's needs.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, children and families who are facing a challenge and are looking for support. My experience in clinical practice allows me to assist with goal directed activities and work to achieve significant changes. A large part of my work is helping clients manage their anxiety or depression and to take concrete steps towards a more positive future. We work together to accomplish goals that the client has chosen to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their behaviors.We focus on changing relationship dynamics and learning new coping skills.
Lilach Yerushalmi Domb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Rooted in the psychodynamic tradition and enriched by diverse therapeutic modalities, my approach blends empathy and attunement with directness, humor, and gentle challenges to promote meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Lilach, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or addictions, professional therapy can be transformative for you. I provide a safe space where you can feel understood, validated, and supported, while helping you learn new coping skills and strategies. I find joy in supporting clients to achieve emotional wellness, improve their relationships, and grow personally.
Rooted in the psychodynamic tradition and enriched by diverse therapeutic modalities, my approach blends empathy and attunement with directness, humor, and gentle challenges to promote meaningful change.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Lilach, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or addictions, professional therapy can be transformative for you. I provide a safe space where you can feel understood, validated, and supported, while helping you learn new coping skills and strategies. I find joy in supporting clients to achieve emotional wellness, improve their relationships, and grow personally.
I have twenty five years of experience providing psychotherapy for young adults and adults (18-90) as well as couples and families. I utilize CBT, ACT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, and other approaches to suit your needs. I specialize in treating substance use disorder, co-dependency, process addictions, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I work from a strengths based perspective and help clients strengthen coping strategies and deveop new strategies to create and enhance the life you want to live.
I have twenty five years of experience providing psychotherapy for young adults and adults (18-90) as well as couples and families. I utilize CBT, ACT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, and other approaches to suit your needs. I specialize in treating substance use disorder, co-dependency, process addictions, eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I work from a strengths based perspective and help clients strengthen coping strategies and deveop new strategies to create and enhance the life you want to live.
Gertrud Irmgard Classen-Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
My approach is integrative using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic approaches and family systems.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE, Welcome to collaborative and solution based help to experience joy, success and purpose in your life. For over 25 years I have worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children in Maryland. My practice is culturally and ethnically diverse. I founded the group practice Classen-Miller & Associates which offers a full range of clinical approaches for all age groups with our licensed clinicians reflecting the full diversity of our community.
My approach is integrative using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic approaches and family systems.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE, Welcome to collaborative and solution based help to experience joy, success and purpose in your life. For over 25 years I have worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and children in Maryland. My practice is culturally and ethnically diverse. I founded the group practice Classen-Miller & Associates which offers a full range of clinical approaches for all age groups with our licensed clinicians reflecting the full diversity of our community.
Esther Saggurthi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20855
Waitlist for new clients
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thoughts and behavioral patterns for maximum effectiveness to your desired goals. My approach is best summed up in a quote by Benjamin Franklin, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Positive Psychology.
The mere thought of therapy can be daunting, while in actuality most of us ask for advice from those around us everyday. What makes therapy different from asking a coworker, friend or relative for their advice, is my approach to therapy. I believe therapy is allowing you the space to work out issues, the space to feel free and learn about yourself in new ways. Therapy is looking at your thoughts and behavioral patterns for maximum effectiveness to your desired goals. My approach is best summed up in a quote by Benjamin Franklin, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.”
Ellen Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, and children, working with issues including relationship difficulties, life changes, trauma, grief, and emotion regulation. During therapy, I aim to meet you where you’re at and create an emotionally safe space where you can fully express yourself and heal, no matter what challenges you’re facing. I integrate techniques from client-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, EFT, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness- and attachment-based therapies to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and life events impacting well-being.
I provide therapy to adults, couples, adolescents, and children, working with issues including relationship difficulties, life changes, trauma, grief, and emotion regulation. During therapy, I aim to meet you where you’re at and create an emotionally safe space where you can fully express yourself and heal, no matter what challenges you’re facing. I integrate techniques from client-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, EFT, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness- and attachment-based therapies to help clients deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and life events impacting well-being.
Most individuals come to me when new or stressful life circumstances have overwhelmed their traditional coping strategies. We work together to understand the circumstances that they are facing, the distress that they are experiencing, and explore strategies for reducing their distress and enhancing their well-being. Together we form an understanding partnership that enables them to face the world with more effective coping strategies and improved relationship skills. My theoretical approaches include emotion-focused and psychodynamic therapy. My clients describe me as empathetic, effective and collaborative.
Most individuals come to me when new or stressful life circumstances have overwhelmed their traditional coping strategies. We work together to understand the circumstances that they are facing, the distress that they are experiencing, and explore strategies for reducing their distress and enhancing their well-being. Together we form an understanding partnership that enables them to face the world with more effective coping strategies and improved relationship skills. My theoretical approaches include emotion-focused and psychodynamic therapy. My clients describe me as empathetic, effective and collaborative.
I utilize an integrative approach, blending cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused and family systems to help clients identify their own strengths and internal resources.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I utilize an integrative approach, blending cognitive/behavioral, psychodynamic, solution focused and family systems to help clients identify their own strengths and internal resources.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. As both a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, I have a broad perspective on mental health issues and treatment options. I have over 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Megan Wainwright-Domurot
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20855
Waitlist for new clients
Through approaches like psychodynamic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you gain deeper self-awareness, feel validated, and work toward peace and self-acceptance.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals who feel misunderstood and struggle with identity, anxiety, or trauma. As a neurodivergent clinician, I deeply understand what it’s like to feel out of place. My ideal client is motivated to explore their emotions and behaviors, seeking deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of identity. They want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe space. Together, we’ll navigate your journey toward peace, self-acceptance, and lasting change in a compassionate atmosphere.
Through approaches like psychodynamic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help you gain deeper self-awareness, feel validated, and work toward peace and self-acceptance.
I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals who feel misunderstood and struggle with identity, anxiety, or trauma. As a neurodivergent clinician, I deeply understand what it’s like to feel out of place. My ideal client is motivated to explore their emotions and behaviors, seeking deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of identity. They want to feel heard, validated, and supported in a safe space. Together, we’ll navigate your journey toward peace, self-acceptance, and lasting change in a compassionate atmosphere.
Rachel Scharf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20853
Are you struggling with managing big feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you just not sure how to cope with life transitions or big changes in adolescence and young adult life? As a therapist, I am here to help and give you a space to vent or learn new tools to help you navigate through life and all of its obstacles! I specialize in grief, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and relational stressors. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that is client led. It is up to you to decide the pace you feel comfortable going at at the topics or goals you want to address together!
Are you struggling with managing big feelings of anxiety or sadness? Are you just not sure how to cope with life transitions or big changes in adolescence and young adult life? As a therapist, I am here to help and give you a space to vent or learn new tools to help you navigate through life and all of its obstacles! I specialize in grief, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and relational stressors. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that is client led. It is up to you to decide the pace you feel comfortable going at at the topics or goals you want to address together!
Elissa Israel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
In our work together, I will approach you as an individual and draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness and somatic approaches.
My goal in therapy is to create a safe place where you can comfortably identify, process, and work through the challenges that are making it difficult to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions, relationship challenges, difficulties at work or school, as well as those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Sometimes people come to therapy because of a specific change, event, or issue they are dealing with and other times, you may not know exactly what you're looking for but suspect having additional support could help.
In our work together, I will approach you as an individual and draw from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness and somatic approaches.
My goal in therapy is to create a safe place where you can comfortably identify, process, and work through the challenges that are making it difficult to build the life you want. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life transitions, relationship challenges, difficulties at work or school, as well as those experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Sometimes people come to therapy because of a specific change, event, or issue they are dealing with and other times, you may not know exactly what you're looking for but suspect having additional support could help.
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TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. My ideal client is one who wants to make a change, or to accept what cannot change, and is willing to look at their ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to others in order to do so. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
These approaches include CBT, ACT, DBT, as well as treatment informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. My ideal client is one who wants to make a change, or to accept what cannot change, and is willing to look at their ways of thinking, behaving, and relating to others in order to do so. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to address mood disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Nadine Lavender-Petersen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
As a psychotherapist practicing for 39 years, I find that psychodynamic treatment focusing on object relationships is very helpful.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I enjoy working with patients who are curious about themselves and are interested and capable of self-reflection and who can enjoy an enlivened and meaningful collaboration.
As a psychotherapist practicing for 39 years, I find that psychodynamic treatment focusing on object relationships is very helpful.
TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I enjoy working with patients who are curious about themselves and are interested and capable of self-reflection and who can enjoy an enlivened and meaningful collaboration.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere for clients. I use a holistic and collaborative approach, recognizing that it can be difficult to process painful emotions alone. I draw from Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Solution-Focused, and Existential approaches. Together, we'll identify the patterns that hold you back and develop practical tools to navigate life's stressors. We'll also work toward dismantling the barriers of self-doubt and crippling anxiety, nurturing your authentic sense of self.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive atmosphere for clients. I use a holistic and collaborative approach, recognizing that it can be difficult to process painful emotions alone. I draw from Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Solution-Focused, and Existential approaches. Together, we'll identify the patterns that hold you back and develop practical tools to navigate life's stressors. We'll also work toward dismantling the barriers of self-doubt and crippling anxiety, nurturing your authentic sense of self.
Lucid Clinical Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Our therapists have received years of formal training in multiple modalities, including CBT, cognitive-processing therapy, exposure-based therapies, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
We offer compassionate expertise in helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate conflict, and build strategies for managing anxiety, depression, OCD, poor self-esteem and worry. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you create life-long, meaningful change in yourself and your relationships, we can help. We work with a broad variety of clients and are happy to offer a brief no-cost consultation to see if we might be a good fit for you.
Our therapists have received years of formal training in multiple modalities, including CBT, cognitive-processing therapy, exposure-based therapies, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
We offer compassionate expertise in helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate conflict, and build strategies for managing anxiety, depression, OCD, poor self-esteem and worry. If you are looking for a therapist who can help you create life-long, meaningful change in yourself and your relationships, we can help. We work with a broad variety of clients and are happy to offer a brief no-cost consultation to see if we might be a good fit for you.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and mindful techniques to help individuals in each therapy session.
One of the most critical components of effective therapy is developing a connection with your therapist. My top priority is making people feel comfortable in sessions and working towards achieving the different goals they have for therapy. My clients are able to share their thoughts and experiences through a non-judgmental and safe environment that I strive to cultivate. I often hear people in therapy say “I don’t know what to do. My anxiety is controlling my life.” Others have said, “My depression is so debilitating” or “I just need someone to talk to because I feel my relationships are spiraling out of control.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and mindful techniques to help individuals in each therapy session.
One of the most critical components of effective therapy is developing a connection with your therapist. My top priority is making people feel comfortable in sessions and working towards achieving the different goals they have for therapy. My clients are able to share their thoughts and experiences through a non-judgmental and safe environment that I strive to cultivate. I often hear people in therapy say “I don’t know what to do. My anxiety is controlling my life.” Others have said, “My depression is so debilitating” or “I just need someone to talk to because I feel my relationships are spiraling out of control.
Lonetta Mason
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Lonetta Mason. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Maryland with over 13 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of ages and concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood disorders, and ADHD. My counseling style is collaborative and client-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My biopsychosocial approach to counseling combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
Hello! My name is Lonetta Mason. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Maryland with over 13 years of experience working in the behavioral health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of ages and concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, mood disorders, and ADHD. My counseling style is collaborative and client-centered. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My biopsychosocial approach to counseling combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.
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.
Having completed fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy, and Adult Psychodynamic Therapy, I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work from a base of psychodynamic and interpersonal talk therapy (in the form of play with younger children) to build awareness and to work through internal distress or conflict. I augment this work by using third-wave CBT modalities, which draw on mindfulness strategies and skills, in order to use ‘achieved awareness and understanding’, to live in new, more balanced, skillful, and regulated ways.
Having completed fellowships in Child & Adolescent Psychodynamic Therapy, and Adult Psychodynamic Therapy, I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults. I work from a base of psychodynamic and interpersonal talk therapy (in the form of play with younger children) to build awareness and to work through internal distress or conflict. I augment this work by using third-wave CBT modalities, which draw on mindfulness strategies and skills, in order to use ‘achieved awareness and understanding’, to live in new, more balanced, skillful, and regulated ways.
In therapy, I incorporate ACT, psychodynamic, play, Self-Compassion, expressive arts, and Mindfulness techniques.
I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, tester, and supervisor. Support is inclusive and welcoming to all. I see all ages for individuals, families, groups, couples, and parenting. We will focus foremost on building a nurturing, supportive, honest, and empathic interpersonal therapeutic relationship. I will meet you where you are, and help you identify, embrace, and support your strengths, vulnerabilities, and needs. Support is guided by your goals, & based in attachment and the relational neurosciences. I have over a decade's worth of experience as a therapist, tester, supervisor, presenter, and clinical director.
In therapy, I incorporate ACT, psychodynamic, play, Self-Compassion, expressive arts, and Mindfulness techniques.
I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, tester, and supervisor. Support is inclusive and welcoming to all. I see all ages for individuals, families, groups, couples, and parenting. We will focus foremost on building a nurturing, supportive, honest, and empathic interpersonal therapeutic relationship. I will meet you where you are, and help you identify, embrace, and support your strengths, vulnerabilities, and needs. Support is guided by your goals, & based in attachment and the relational neurosciences. I have over a decade's worth of experience as a therapist, tester, supervisor, presenter, and clinical director.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.