Female Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

Are there aspects of your life that you are unhappy with? Are you feeling anxious, struggling to follow your dreams or having difficulties in your relationships with others? Are you struggling with the impact of past traumatic experiences? If so, therapy can be helpful to you! My approach centers on fostering connection and healing. I prioritize a trauma-informed perspective, shifting the question from 'what's wrong with you?' to 'what happened to you?'. This approach is particularly empowering for trauma survivors, who may have received multiple diagnoses in the past.

Kindness, unconditional acceptance, and deep listening: these are the basis of my work. If you are looking for someone who will connect with you, understand your particular life or work situation, and help you find and use your strengths to create more calm, better communication, more ease and love in your life, contact me. I always begin with deep listening, to help people find their own inner resources and build wellbeing. My office is fully accessible.

We all deserve relief from our burdens. Beginning therapy takes motivation, courage and the desire to change and grow. Most of us wouldn’t do it unless we need real help. I create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore how to improve your quality of life and together, we explore ways for you to heal and grow. I work with clients facing a variety of challenges including family of origin stressors, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am a queer affirming therapist.

Hello, and welcome! What a big step you've taken by looking for help; I know it wasn't easy, but the hardest part is now behind you. My approach to therapy was born out of my passion for supporting and witnessing people on their journey to finding themselves. Along the way, my top priority is to hold compassionate space for all of you - all of your joy and sorrow, your fear and anger, your old wounds and new. I primarily specialize in working with neurodivergent adults and people struggling with numbness, anger, codependency, substance use, or low self-esteem due to trauma related to relationships, family, or adverse experiences.

We can assist clients with healing based on trauma (including childhood, sexual, PTSD), grief, and other mental health issues through a holistic approach of treating mind, body and spirit. We help children, Adolescents and Adults with Anxiety Disorders, Bi-Polar Disorders, Conduct/Disruptive/Impulse-Control Disorders Depressive Disorders, Eating and Feeding Disorders, Death and Survivor Grief, Mood Disorders, and Trauma Disorders.

The people I work with want to change the way they are feeling and relating to others. They struggle to cope with triggers, emotions or experiences day to day, and tend to judge themselves for this and its impact on their lives. Whether acute or chronic trauma, relationship issues or emotional challenges, I work with clients to process physical, emotional and mental symptoms that cause them to feel stuck, isolated and unworthy of healthy connections. Building on your strengths, we will work together towards an outcome of added joy, aliveness and connection to self and others.

I enjoy working with clients of any age seeking healing, peace and understanding in the face of various mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, mood instability, substance use and trauma. I realize that many of us may not know where to begin when we feel stuck or hopeless. If you are willing to take the chance and even consider what a "light at the end of the tunnel" might look like, I know we could work together to get you to a place where you feel you have the tools and knowledge to move forward on a path of wellness.

What if I told you that you can stop having anxiety, intrusive thoughts or that pit in your stomach feeling? You might think, ‘Doesn’t everyone feel like this? This is just life, right?’ The answer is no! You don’t have to carry this yuck around with you anymore. Change is possible with EMDR therapy. We all have life experiences that impact us in minor and major ways that leave a lasting impression on us. Imagine a life where you have lessened anxiety or depression symptoms. You can have less inner conflict, better decision making, and enhanced self-control.

Life events and transitions can hit you hard. You don’t have to keep putting yourself last, feeling guilty for not meeting expectations, or let the fear of failure or change keep you stuck. Are you starting/ending a relationship, beginning/graduating from school, having a child, making a job/career change, grieving, managing chronic illness, or experiencing any other change/interpersonal stress? You can build resiliency and believe you are worthy of the life you want by learning simple coping skills to practice your values, self-compassion, and gain new perspective. You are already taking a brave step forward by seeking help.

When something in your past has an effect on your perceptions of your present situations and creates stress in your life you can benefit by talking about and working through your experiences which leads to understanding your thoughts, emotions and behaviors. You can begin to recognize, appreciate and use your strengths to work through those thoughts that bring hurt, pain or stress to you. When you recognize your strengths, you can learn how to use them to make the changes you desire in yourself so your life becomes more satisfying and fulfilling.

My name is Kayla Wallington. I am the owner and therapist at Kreative Wellness Counseling. I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor who services teens and adults.

With a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, Amy fosters compassion while working with individuals, couples, and families across all age groups. Amy is deeply committed to enhancing relationships, guiding clients from discord and distress to connection and emotional security. With a background in Music Therapy, Amy also integrates mediums like music, art, and imagery to empower clients to articulate and navigate complex emotions. Whether confronting challenges like relationship issues, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, or trauma, Amy offers support, guidance, and empathy on the path to healing and transformation.

I have a wealth of experience and advanced training in women’s mental health, including perinatal and maternal mental health. I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women and families, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of complex pregnancy and birth experiences.

Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!

Is emotional baggage weighing you down? Traumatic events are usually the source of depression, anxiety, anger and weight issues. Overcome your pain from past child abuse, sexual assault, emotional neglect, abandonment, divorce, or other maltreatment. My Trauma Relief Program effectively heals my clients' emotional wounds. This gentle process can effectively help you to relieve the burden of your emotional distress and leave the past behind you. Your pain will be deeply understood, and gently released. Depression, anxiety and anger lift. You will be able to move forward in your work and personal life as you will have gained emotional freedom,

Life and all of its beauty can at times, present us with challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed with sadness and a sense of loss. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a certification in Loss and Grief Counseling who is deeply committed to supporting those whose lives have been impacted by painful life events and transitions, such as: the loss of a loved one, terminal illness of self or loved ones, loss of relationships (divorce/separation), loss of child custody, loss of employment, traumatic injuries, disability issues, stillbirths, miscarriages, or cancer diagnoses. I offer sessions in English and Spanish.

It is believed that some of the strongest and bravest individuals are the ones who not only accept their struggles but also take the step to understand how to properly cope and heal from it. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I believe in a person-centered, client-focused approach, tailoring my techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual. By fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental environment, I strive to empower clients to explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and build resilience.

Feeling depressed or anxious or unable to manage stress? see individuals, groups and families. I specialize in helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship stress / divorce, setting appropriate boundaries, managing grief, and navigating stressful life events.

I believe every person has the ability to grow and transform. I believe that we can best do so when accompanied compassionately along our journeys. Through increasing self-awareness, cultivating our inner and external resources, and understanding the interconnected influences of mind and body in our daily lives, we can transform through painful times and arrive into greater and deeper capacity for relationships to ourselves and with others. I specialize in working with adults through trauma healing, grief and loss (including that of beloved animals), LGBTQIA+ identities and relationships, depression/anxiety, and life transitions.