Adults Therapists in Sandy Spring, MD

IMMEDIATE sessions available. Please visit: www.gycounseling.com to request an appointment. GY COUNSELING, LLC is a thriving mental health group private practice that is owned by a Black woman Psychologist. We work with diverse clientele who are in the mist of grief/loss, life transitions, and emotional challenges, to achieve a more effective and healthier outlook on your life. We establish rapport and utilize the therapeutic relationship to promote the change process. With compassion and understanding, we work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience working with teenagers and adults. I enjoy working with issues related to depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Dr. Lanham treats children, adolescents and adults across the Lifespan. He served for 13 years as an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he taught Neuropsychological Evaluation to neuropsychology fellows and medical residents. Prior to that, he served 7 years as the Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center site for the Defense & Veterans Head Injury Program (DVHIP). Dr. Lanham utilizes an eclectic approach towards treatment, tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of his patients and their families.

I work with individuals, families, adults, teens, and children to navigate issues surrounding anxiety, school, work, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, divorce, parenting, and co-parenting. My multidimensional approach combines aspects of several interventions, modalities, and frameworks including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness work. I identify as Latina (Puerto Rican), as well as Jewish.

Are you facing a crisis, difficult time, transition period, or relationship conflict? Are you feeling blocked by trauma in your past, stuck in a behavioral pattern that is making you miserable? If so, you are wanted and welcome here. Let's partner to change your life so that you can experience more joy and clarity of thought.

Living with purpose, meaning and happiness calls for self-compassion as you work to heal and grow. I believe we each have the innate ability for personal development that is enhanced when we are in a safe and supportive relationship. It can be hard to ask for help so I work to establish a strong, trusting relationship where needs, experiences and goals can be explored and worked on without fear of being judged. I work with adults experiencing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, attention/concentration issues, and changing life circumstances.

I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2016 but have been working with people for over 14 years. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients, with a wide range of treatment needs. Facing life’s difficulties can be overwhelming. I am here to provide a confidential environment where therapy is a collaborative process. It is my goal to help my clients gain the necessary tools to aid in healing and a positive mindset. It is my belief that mental health and physical health work hand-in-hand with neither one more important than the other.

You may be interested in working with me if you want a counselor who works on integrating mind, soul, and spirit. If your goal is to achieve a balanced life and greater sense of wholeness and peace then my style might match with you.

Therapy is a vessel for a client to reach and achieve their personal goals. I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to create, implement, and achieve their goals with the help and assistance of their therapist. I've worked in a variety of settings, including residential rehabilitation programs supporting individuals living with chronic mental illness, outpatient mental health clinics and social/emotional support groups for transition aged youth and young adults.

I often tell my clients that finding a therapist is like buying a new pair of shoes; sometimes you have to try on a few different sizes and styles before you find the best fit. My style is empathic and understanding, yet straight-forward and honest. I help my clients get unstuck and move forward, while providing feedback that is productive and manageable. You and I can work together to come up with ways to meet your goals for therapy, along with acquiring insight into your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor and my specialties include Eating Disorders and Trauma.