Gottman Method Therapists in Silver Spring, MD
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Lisa McPherson Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD, ATR, PhD
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20910
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
I have been in private practice for 44 years. I am a Board Certified Diplomate Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have two years of post graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy and six years of study in Sex Therapy. I completed a five month Intensive Trauma Certification Program. I try to create a safe non judgmental environment so that you can talk about your concerns. Psychotherapy allows you time to think about your life, where you are, and where you would like to be. I am a interactive and relational psychotherapist. I see young adults and adults for individual and couples psychotherapy.
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Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
Therapy can give you a new perspective on your life, and provide the tools and insight to make positive changes. I work with adults of all ages to become more grounded and centered in a life they feel passionate about, and to find emotional balance and well-being in themselves and their relationships. Same sex couples welcome.
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I've been helping individuals and couples find new ways since 1995 and have been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and NPR. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.
I've been helping individuals and couples find new ways since 1995 and have been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping and NPR. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.
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My areas of expertise include: (1) Adolescents and adults having difficulties managing stress, anxiety and worries, depression, and interpersonal problems. (2) Adolescents with challenges in their social relationships, academic motivation, and behavioral adjustment. Depending on the situation, I may address such problems with individual therapy, family therapy, or parenting work. (3) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth and adults: providing useful skills and techniques for living a more productive and satisfying life with ADHD. (4) Couple therapy: Helping couples to improve communication, rebuild or deepen trust or intimacy, or understand and re-shape unsatisfying or distressing patterns of interaction.
My areas of expertise include: (1) Adolescents and adults having difficulties managing stress, anxiety and worries, depression, and interpersonal problems. (2) Adolescents with challenges in their social relationships, academic motivation, and behavioral adjustment. Depending on the situation, I may address such problems with individual therapy, family therapy, or parenting work. (3) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth and adults: providing useful skills and techniques for living a more productive and satisfying life with ADHD. (4) Couple therapy: Helping couples to improve communication, rebuild or deepen trust or intimacy, or understand and re-shape unsatisfying or distressing patterns of interaction.
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Tenneh Johnson Kemah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20904
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
When you are looking for a therapist, that decision often comes during times of crisis. This loss of balance and connection makes it hard to make decisions or trust anyone. But as you take this first step, I will honor your trust with a relationship that is free of judgement and focused on finding your foundation. Whether you are coping with trauma, depression, stress, anxiety, life transition, relationship or marital issues, we can work together to make things better. I bring to the table a deep knowledge of a diverse set of treatment methods that allow me to tailor your therapy uniquely to your personality, challenges and life.
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In my 20 years of clinical, academic, and advocacy experience, I have worked with clients who present with a wide range of issues. I specialize in recovery from trauma (particularly childhood abuse/neglect, sexual assault and domestic violence), successful movement through life transitions (young adulthood, career, parenthood, mid-life and loss), and repair of interpersonal relationships (including a specialty in couples therapy). I have advanced training in both trauma treatment and couples therapy, which uniquely positions me to treat couples where one or both partners have a trauma history.
In my 20 years of clinical, academic, and advocacy experience, I have worked with clients who present with a wide range of issues. I specialize in recovery from trauma (particularly childhood abuse/neglect, sexual assault and domestic violence), successful movement through life transitions (young adulthood, career, parenthood, mid-life and loss), and repair of interpersonal relationships (including a specialty in couples therapy). I have advanced training in both trauma treatment and couples therapy, which uniquely positions me to treat couples where one or both partners have a trauma history.
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Rachel A. Dack
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Online Only)
I am a passionate psychotherapist, specializing in relationship, dating, intimacy and marital issues, anxiety, depression, breakups and low self-esteem. My practice centers on supporting clients throughout life transitions and relationship stages/challenges. I am committed to working together to address issues interfering with life satisfaction and to help you achieve healthier, more rewarding relationships and greater awareness. I believe you possess what it takes to create the life you want and my role is to help you find, utilize and enhance your strengths and gain healthy coping skills to live an authentic and meaningful life.
I am a passionate psychotherapist, specializing in relationship, dating, intimacy and marital issues, anxiety, depression, breakups and low self-esteem. My practice centers on supporting clients throughout life transitions and relationship stages/challenges. I am committed to working together to address issues interfering with life satisfaction and to help you achieve healthier, more rewarding relationships and greater awareness. I believe you possess what it takes to create the life you want and my role is to help you find, utilize and enhance your strengths and gain healthy coping skills to live an authentic and meaningful life.
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Joan Bellsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, CAC
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20912 (Online Only)
You've always seen yourself as confident and determined individual, firmly rooted in your life's purpose. Yet, recently, you found yourself feeling overwhelmed grappling with anxiety and pervasive thoughts of failure and loss. It's as if the weight of these emotions is becoming too difficult to handle alone. Reaching out can provide you with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate through these difficult times. If life is presenting you with obstacles you are not alone. There are resources available to assist you. Make the call, I am here to help. " Let Thoughts Come and Go. Just don't Serve them Tea."
You've always seen yourself as confident and determined individual, firmly rooted in your life's purpose. Yet, recently, you found yourself feeling overwhelmed grappling with anxiety and pervasive thoughts of failure and loss. It's as if the weight of these emotions is becoming too difficult to handle alone. Reaching out can provide you with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate through these difficult times. If life is presenting you with obstacles you are not alone. There are resources available to assist you. Make the call, I am here to help. " Let Thoughts Come and Go. Just don't Serve them Tea."
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Dr. David Defoe
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Why struggle through life's challenges alone? Why not seek help today. I believe that each individual client has within themselves the power to change, live their ideal intended life, and maintain satisfying relationships. The counseling experience should provide an environment that is supportive, nonjudgemental, safe, and encouraging. Over my 15+ years of experience I have been known to challenge my clients to confront their issues, and develop the inner fortitude to deal with life's many challenges. If you're dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one, trauma, battling depression, anxiety, or stress, I can help.
Why struggle through life's challenges alone? Why not seek help today. I believe that each individual client has within themselves the power to change, live their ideal intended life, and maintain satisfying relationships. The counseling experience should provide an environment that is supportive, nonjudgemental, safe, and encouraging. Over my 15+ years of experience I have been known to challenge my clients to confront their issues, and develop the inner fortitude to deal with life's many challenges. If you're dealing with grief from the loss of a loved one, trauma, battling depression, anxiety, or stress, I can help.
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I am a dedicated couples therapist with a passion for helping partners build strong and thriving relationships. With a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that couples face, I am committed to guiding you and your partner towards a healthier and more fulfilling connection. Drawing from the renowned Gottman Institute, my approach to couples therapy is grounded in research-backed methods that have been proven effective in transforming relationships. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every session, offering you evidence-based strategies and insights to enhance your bond.
I am a dedicated couples therapist with a passion for helping partners build strong and thriving relationships. With a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges that couples face, I am committed to guiding you and your partner towards a healthier and more fulfilling connection. Drawing from the renowned Gottman Institute, my approach to couples therapy is grounded in research-backed methods that have been proven effective in transforming relationships. I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every session, offering you evidence-based strategies and insights to enhance your bond.
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I work with individuals to become their best selves, drawing upon existential frameworks and humanistic principles. My work explores the intersection of choice and meaning, helping you remain grounded and authentic to your core values. I also work with couples who would like to solve significant issues in their relationships and become closer. I've completed Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 training and use it in my work, along with attachment theory in order to help partners more deeply connect with one another.
I work with individuals to become their best selves, drawing upon existential frameworks and humanistic principles. My work explores the intersection of choice and meaning, helping you remain grounded and authentic to your core values. I also work with couples who would like to solve significant issues in their relationships and become closer. I've completed Gottman Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2 training and use it in my work, along with attachment theory in order to help partners more deeply connect with one another.
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Shelli Berman, received a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017. As a trauma-informed and certified dialectical behavioral therapist, I can provide skills to cope with a variety of challenges and symptoms. I encourage the balance of acceptance and change, while meeting the client where they are, as every individual is unique in their own background and learning history. Through providing a validating, genuinely authentic, safe space, clients will build a sense of trust, resilience, and grounding within themselves.
Shelli Berman, received a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017. As a trauma-informed and certified dialectical behavioral therapist, I can provide skills to cope with a variety of challenges and symptoms. I encourage the balance of acceptance and change, while meeting the client where they are, as every individual is unique in their own background and learning history. Through providing a validating, genuinely authentic, safe space, clients will build a sense of trust, resilience, and grounding within themselves.
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Welcome! Are you ready to try something different? Have you struggled with feelings of uncertainty, hopelessness, confusion or even fear during these unprecedented times? Maybe you’re facing a conflict, having trouble coping with a traumatic experience or feel overwhelmed navigating through life’s daily tasks. Whether it’s your first time seeking therapeutic services or returning after some time away, choosing to become a healthier you is the first step to living a more fulfilling life. ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS..
Welcome! Are you ready to try something different? Have you struggled with feelings of uncertainty, hopelessness, confusion or even fear during these unprecedented times? Maybe you’re facing a conflict, having trouble coping with a traumatic experience or feel overwhelmed navigating through life’s daily tasks. Whether it’s your first time seeking therapeutic services or returning after some time away, choosing to become a healthier you is the first step to living a more fulfilling life. ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS..
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My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.
My goal is to create a safe space for clients to be able to open up about themselves and their needs. I’m a firm believer that therapy is a team effort. It can only be done if both counselor and client come together to accomplish goals together. I especially like helping clients to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience helping teens and young people to work towards goals to better their life.
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Marika Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years' experience helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship. I help premarital couples prepare for marriage using a 4-session, private program called Happily Ever After, which includes testing and a workbook. I offer a brief divorce prevention course to help couples decide if their relationship can be saved. I also use EMDR to work with clients healing from trauma.
I have over 20 years' experience helping couples with communication and conflict problems. I use a variety of techniques to restore emotional connection and teach skills that promote a solid, happy relationship. Therapy starts with a thorough assessment to pinpoint strengths and stress points of each person and the relationship. I help premarital couples prepare for marriage using a 4-session, private program called Happily Ever After, which includes testing and a workbook. I offer a brief divorce prevention course to help couples decide if their relationship can be saved. I also use EMDR to work with clients healing from trauma.
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Dr. Anita Payne- Comprehensive Clinical Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20906
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
My mission is to provide the highest quality and compassionate behavior health care to our clients, families and people in need through a comprehensive arrangement of services and effective clinical care. If you have found yourself feeling down lately and nothing seems to be going your way, making it difficult to lift your spirits, It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Individual Therapy sessions help clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances. All sessions are tailored to client's individual needs.
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Meredith Riddick
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Online Only)
Sometimes even the smartest and most capable women I know feel stuck. It could be moving beyond an issue in a relationship, anxiety, perfectionism or it could be an eating disorder or traumatic memory. You may feel like you are underperforming in life and relationships or just completely overwhelmed with everything going on. When we do not have the social support we need or just not sure how to use our social support, it can be helpful to talk to a professional and get objective feedback. To be asked thought provoking questions. To get ideas with how to move forward and start thriving in life!
Sometimes even the smartest and most capable women I know feel stuck. It could be moving beyond an issue in a relationship, anxiety, perfectionism or it could be an eating disorder or traumatic memory. You may feel like you are underperforming in life and relationships or just completely overwhelmed with everything going on. When we do not have the social support we need or just not sure how to use our social support, it can be helpful to talk to a professional and get objective feedback. To be asked thought provoking questions. To get ideas with how to move forward and start thriving in life!
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Are you feeling lost, stressed, overwhelmed or burned-out? Do you feel as though you’ve tried everything to communicate with your spouse or partner and yet the same fights continue to happen? Are you struggling to stay on top of school or work responsibilities yet find yourself not knowing where to start? If you’re feeling sad, constantly worried, emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, irritable, or unsure of how you’re truly feeling but know you no longer want to feel this way, I am here for you. I work with teens, couples, and individual adults who face depression, anxiety, OCD, or relational concerns.
Are you feeling lost, stressed, overwhelmed or burned-out? Do you feel as though you’ve tried everything to communicate with your spouse or partner and yet the same fights continue to happen? Are you struggling to stay on top of school or work responsibilities yet find yourself not knowing where to start? If you’re feeling sad, constantly worried, emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, irritable, or unsure of how you’re truly feeling but know you no longer want to feel this way, I am here for you. I work with teens, couples, and individual adults who face depression, anxiety, OCD, or relational concerns.
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Elmer Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, TPSW
Verified Verified
Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Online Only)
For me, building rapport is an essential step when initiating therapy. I take a nonjudgmental approach, helping you feel you're getting the undivided attention you deserve. With a person-centered approach, you decide where you take your story and journey. I am here to make you feel listened to, supported, and valued.
For me, building rapport is an essential step when initiating therapy. I take a nonjudgmental approach, helping you feel you're getting the undivided attention you deserve. With a person-centered approach, you decide where you take your story and journey. I am here to make you feel listened to, supported, and valued.
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Dr. Renee has several years of clinical experience across various therapeutic environments including private practice, community-based systems, and structured outpatient programs. With a passionate dedication to her craft, Dr. Renee specializes in serving clients in the following areas: Women’s Issues, Crisis Intervention, Trauma and Abuse, Chronic Mental Illness, Grief Management, Relationship/Couples, Anxiety, Group Psychotherapy, Depression, and Assessments. She assists her clients in processing their losses, overcoming trauma, and finding renewed strength and resilience.
Dr. Renee has several years of clinical experience across various therapeutic environments including private practice, community-based systems, and structured outpatient programs. With a passionate dedication to her craft, Dr. Renee specializes in serving clients in the following areas: Women’s Issues, Crisis Intervention, Trauma and Abuse, Chronic Mental Illness, Grief Management, Relationship/Couples, Anxiety, Group Psychotherapy, Depression, and Assessments. She assists her clients in processing their losses, overcoming trauma, and finding renewed strength and resilience.
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