Women's Issues Therapists in Rockville, MD
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Nicole Rollins-Lamar
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
My areas of practice include depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma; couples/family relationships, women's issues; postpartum difficulties, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues.
TELETHERAPY For more than 15 years I've worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in Illinois, DC, and Maryland. I often use a diverse and ethnically sensitive and relevant approach to treatment. It is my goal to provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for clients to ultimately experience joy, develop more effective coping strategies, and best understand their life's purpose. I value the therapeutic connection and relationship that includes a non judgmental and empathetic environment.
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My doctorate focuses on Women's Issues and I have additional training in family therapy and motivational interviewing.
TELETHERAPY AND In-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS. My ideal client is someone who is seeking to understand her past, seeing how it impacts the present and deciding how to improve her future. I like to work with families and couples to improve communication. I have extensive experience in assessing and treating psychiatric issues with adolescents.
My doctorate focuses on Women's Issues and I have additional training in family therapy and motivational interviewing.
TELETHERAPY AND In-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS. My ideal client is someone who is seeking to understand her past, seeing how it impacts the present and deciding how to improve her future. I like to work with families and couples to improve communication. I have extensive experience in assessing and treating psychiatric issues with adolescents.
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Marti Cullen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20855 (Online Only)
Areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, women's issues, self esteem, parenting, anger management, couples counseling, and school related issues.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have more then 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I help treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating through difficult and challenging times. While working with me, you will have the space to explore feelings of anxiety, frustration, and sadness in order to better understand yourself. You will regain your inner strength, refocus, and develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them.
Areas of special interest include anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, women's issues, self esteem, parenting, anger management, couples counseling, and school related issues.
Thank you for visiting my profile! I have more then 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. I help treat adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating through difficult and challenging times. While working with me, you will have the space to explore feelings of anxiety, frustration, and sadness in order to better understand yourself. You will regain your inner strength, refocus, and develop skills to tackle daily stressors, learn ways to cope with anxiety, depression or hardships of everyday life, and set personal goals and begin to achieve them.
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Dr. Clarissa Zies
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors, women's issues, self-esteem, and trauma. Additionally, I work across the lifespan, helping adolescents, adults, and seniors navigate mood, relationship, and emotional challenges. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and integrate diverse clinical skills in my work to be able to offer adaptable, client-centered care aligned with the best research-supported interventions for long-lasting impact. I received my doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC.
I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors, women's issues, self-esteem, and trauma. Additionally, I work across the lifespan, helping adolescents, adults, and seniors navigate mood, relationship, and emotional challenges. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and integrate diverse clinical skills in my work to be able to offer adaptable, client-centered care aligned with the best research-supported interventions for long-lasting impact. I received my doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC.
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Classen-Miller and Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
Specialties of our therapists include depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, bipolar, borderline personality, dual diagnosis, self-harm, OCD, psychosis, eating disorders, adoption, learning disability, ADHD, autism, insomnia, divorce, women's issues, infertility, cross-cultural, marital, couples, relationships, family conflict, trauma, PTSD, grief.
TELETHERAPY AND IN-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS with experienced psychotherapists who are licensed at the highest level of their profession. We accept mayor insurance plans and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, Our clinicians reflect the full diversity of our community. We provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables our clients to work towards solutions, develop coping skills and have a better understanding of the issues that interfere with self-esteem and a sense of well being.
Specialties of our therapists include depression, anxiety, addiction, substance abuse, bipolar, borderline personality, dual diagnosis, self-harm, OCD, psychosis, eating disorders, adoption, learning disability, ADHD, autism, insomnia, divorce, women's issues, infertility, cross-cultural, marital, couples, relationships, family conflict, trauma, PTSD, grief.
TELETHERAPY AND IN-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS with experienced psychotherapists who are licensed at the highest level of their profession. We accept mayor insurance plans and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, Our clinicians reflect the full diversity of our community. We provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment that enables our clients to work towards solutions, develop coping skills and have a better understanding of the issues that interfere with self-esteem and a sense of well being.
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Mark Napack
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852
A safe place of healing and growth is our shared focus, no matter where you are in your life or where you have been. I take a respectful, compassionate and collaborative approach whatever your personal or mental health concerns--from severe and less intense problems, anxiety and depression, to men's and women's issues and dealing with families-of-origin and relationships. My education, training and experience enable my practice to serve the psychological healing and integration of persons from a broad range of perspectives and cultures.
A safe place of healing and growth is our shared focus, no matter where you are in your life or where you have been. I take a respectful, compassionate and collaborative approach whatever your personal or mental health concerns--from severe and less intense problems, anxiety and depression, to men's and women's issues and dealing with families-of-origin and relationships. My education, training and experience enable my practice to serve the psychological healing and integration of persons from a broad range of perspectives and cultures.
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Minali Sharma
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change. Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
Have you been feeling anxious, worried, restless or overwhelm lately? Has getting some sleep become a struggle? Do you find yourself wearing a smile to mask the hurt, loneliness, and sadness deep inside? Do you find yourself feeling guilty about prioritizing your own needs? If any of this resonates with you, there's a reason why you're struggling, and perhaps you're ready for a change. Every stage of life introduces new challenges that can feel overwhelming and disabling. However, it's important to remember that within each of us lies the ability and strength to navigate these challenges with equanimity.
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Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
Deepa Shukla uses a psychodynamic approach to help her clients uncover their past in order to deepen their understanding of their present situation. She enjoys working with anxiety, depression, and generational trauma, but also welcomes other challenges that you might be facing. Deepa believes that we have within us all of the resources we need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Being a first-generation American, Deepa has an intrinsic appreciation of the special plight that the children of immigrants face. She aspires to bring her unique perspective to help these individuals, as well as all those who may feel different.
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Minali Sharma
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
As women we manage numerous responsibilities and care for those around us while striving for fulfillment and balance in our diverse roles. Despite our tireless efforts, the outcomes often fall short of our expectations. We grapple with exhaustion, anxiety, profound sadness, resentment and loneliness. Finding some rest, peace of mind, setting boundaries and meeting our own needs becomes a struggle. I understand the overwhelming weight of these challenges! Throughout this process, we will explore and understand the underlying causes of these challenges, cultivating new awareness by implementing learned skills along the way.
As women we manage numerous responsibilities and care for those around us while striving for fulfillment and balance in our diverse roles. Despite our tireless efforts, the outcomes often fall short of our expectations. We grapple with exhaustion, anxiety, profound sadness, resentment and loneliness. Finding some rest, peace of mind, setting boundaries and meeting our own needs becomes a struggle. I understand the overwhelming weight of these challenges! Throughout this process, we will explore and understand the underlying causes of these challenges, cultivating new awareness by implementing learned skills along the way.
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Are you feeling depressed, anxious or scared? Are you experiencing adjustment problems in a new culture or suffered a recent loss? Have you been a victim or worry about your children? Feeling stressed over unhealthy relationships that you feel unable to change? If these are problems that you would like to resolve, contact me.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious or scared? Are you experiencing adjustment problems in a new culture or suffered a recent loss? Have you been a victim or worry about your children? Feeling stressed over unhealthy relationships that you feel unable to change? If these are problems that you would like to resolve, contact me.
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Taylor Shiver
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20850 (Online Only)
Are you ready to commit to your healing journey? I intend to provide a safe space for you to process undesirable emotions and experiences, self-reflect without judgment, explore ambivalence to change, and ultimately commit to caring for self and others in healthy ways through the use of individualized and evidence-based strategies. I am committed to helping you feel less alone and to finding clarity. I believe in everyone’s capacity to love, heal + thrive.
Are you ready to commit to your healing journey? I intend to provide a safe space for you to process undesirable emotions and experiences, self-reflect without judgment, explore ambivalence to change, and ultimately commit to caring for self and others in healthy ways through the use of individualized and evidence-based strategies. I am committed to helping you feel less alone and to finding clarity. I believe in everyone’s capacity to love, heal + thrive.
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I love working with girls and women along the full spectrum of reproductive life, from adolescence through older adulthood and menopause. I offer pregnancy and postpartum support, including for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), NICU parenting, birth trauma, the transition to motherhood, parenting stress, and balancing personal and professional life post-baby.
I love working with girls and women along the full spectrum of reproductive life, from adolescence through older adulthood and menopause. I offer pregnancy and postpartum support, including for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS), NICU parenting, birth trauma, the transition to motherhood, parenting stress, and balancing personal and professional life post-baby.
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Although I am an intake and assessment therapist, my ideal client is a woman who is struggling with parenting alone and division of labor despite having a partner. I love working with moms and have a passion for bringing awareness to the married single mom syndrome. I believe women are more than their labor, and I'm on a mission to help women put themselves first.
Although I am an intake and assessment therapist, my ideal client is a woman who is struggling with parenting alone and division of labor despite having a partner. I love working with moms and have a passion for bringing awareness to the married single mom syndrome. I believe women are more than their labor, and I'm on a mission to help women put themselves first.
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Stefani Jackson, Christian Counselor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
Are you seeking to B-YourBest and experience peace, joy, contentment, and healing in your soul and in your life? I am honored to help you on your journey to experience transformative change. As a Christian Psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping people heal and transform into their best selves, from the inside out. I will partner with you to achieve mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual wholeness and wellness. I specialize in Christian psychotherapy (merging Biblical Principles and Scripture with Evidence-Based Interventions) to provide support as you identify and address daily life stressors and challenges.
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I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) with years of experience working with teens, couples, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger issues, parenting difficulties, depression, chronic stress, relationship issues, and pregnancy-related concerns. My ideal client is motivated to learn more about themselves, open to self-reflection, willing to engage in the therapeutic process, and committed to making positive changes in their lives. Additionally, they are motivated to work on their issues, have good communication skills, and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the therapeutic relationship.
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Shalonda Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockville, MD 20852
Life can be full of ups and downs. Sometimes the challenges we face can shake us and begin to disrupt our current day to day connections with others. Unconscious thoughts, childhood experiences, and daily interactions can impact thought processes influencing the way we view ourselves. Struggling to cope with these challenges can begin to create a negative sense of self. You begin to no longer see your true self worth. I practice utilizing a holistic, integrative approach, as I focus on the importance of helping individuals gain insight into the origins and meaning of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Life can be full of ups and downs. Sometimes the challenges we face can shake us and begin to disrupt our current day to day connections with others. Unconscious thoughts, childhood experiences, and daily interactions can impact thought processes influencing the way we view ourselves. Struggling to cope with these challenges can begin to create a negative sense of self. You begin to no longer see your true self worth. I practice utilizing a holistic, integrative approach, as I focus on the importance of helping individuals gain insight into the origins and meaning of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
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Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
Jin specializes in treating clients with anxiety and depression disorders, emotional distress regarding life transitions, intimate relationships, self-exploration, and women’s mental health. Also, she is experienced in connecting with Asian Americans, African immigrants, and international students. Jin speaks both Mandarin and English as well.
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Dr. René .
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Rockville, MD 20852 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Dr. René-Thank you for viewing my profile. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, providing women with the tools and support needed to overcome life's challenges and achieve emotional balance. I have built my practice around women's mental health, recognizing the unique challenges and experiences they face. By offering a safe and supportive space, I empower women to explore their emotions, gain insight into their personal narratives, and develop effective coping mechanisms. My expertise in anxiety and depression has allowed me to help countless women navigate the complexities of these conditions.
Hello! I'm Dr. René-Thank you for viewing my profile. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, providing women with the tools and support needed to overcome life's challenges and achieve emotional balance. I have built my practice around women's mental health, recognizing the unique challenges and experiences they face. By offering a safe and supportive space, I empower women to explore their emotions, gain insight into their personal narratives, and develop effective coping mechanisms. My expertise in anxiety and depression has allowed me to help countless women navigate the complexities of these conditions.
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ITGW works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and stages in the lifespan. We believe that people can learn from what their bodies (and not just their thoughts) might be trying to communicate in order to be their best selves. We see our clients in individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, we offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological assessments as well as CogMed.
ITGW works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and stages in the lifespan. We believe that people can learn from what their bodies (and not just their thoughts) might be trying to communicate in order to be their best selves. We see our clients in individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. Additionally, we offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological and psychological assessments as well as CogMed.
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I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.
I am an interactive therapist, interested in helping clients reduce symptoms of distress, usually anxiety or depression and explore with them the roots of their distress. I find whether it is addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, or straight forward relationship issues, understanding the "why" as well as the "how" to fix it, helps the problem and symptoms subside. Clients that work with me finish therapy with a greater awareness of themselves which helps them avoid difficulties in the future as well as a host of healthy coping strategies to help get through the rough times ahead.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.