In Person Therapists in Takoma Park, MD
Sheila M. Ervin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
I want to bring wellness and feelings of contentment to my clients and strive to build healthy authentic relationships with them so that they can transfer those onto and with the people in their lives. I feel it is important to find balance in our lives and understand that for some the process of starting in therapy can be the most difficult decision they make. I hope to be with you every step of your journey and to make our time together as meaningful as possible. Every client has different goals and together we will work to discover what your needs are to be your best self.
I want to bring wellness and feelings of contentment to my clients and strive to build healthy authentic relationships with them so that they can transfer those onto and with the people in their lives. I feel it is important to find balance in our lives and understand that for some the process of starting in therapy can be the most difficult decision they make. I hope to be with you every step of your journey and to make our time together as meaningful as possible. Every client has different goals and together we will work to discover what your needs are to be your best self.
Stress responses are often rooted in a desire for self-preservation and human connection. In other words, we do what we do to feel safe, loved and seen. Our relational habits are a gateway to connection where we aspire to feel steady and in control. In my practice, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life transitions and engage in self-discovery. Together, we explore the roots of personal identity and consider tools to manage stressors of daily living. Clinically, I use framework from Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and neuroscience from The Mindsight Institute to guide clients therapeutically.
Stress responses are often rooted in a desire for self-preservation and human connection. In other words, we do what we do to feel safe, loved and seen. Our relational habits are a gateway to connection where we aspire to feel steady and in control. In my practice, I support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life transitions and engage in self-discovery. Together, we explore the roots of personal identity and consider tools to manage stressors of daily living. Clinically, I use framework from Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and neuroscience from The Mindsight Institute to guide clients therapeutically.
Kathrin Gilbert
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MS Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
The demands on parents’ time in a post-covid world can feel overwhelmingly challenging and isolating. How do families stay in touch with the needs of the kids, grown-ups, and the community? How do we get it all done? I strongly believe everyone’s capacity expands and thrives when they have space to identify their needs. I help parents discover their own skills to create lasting patterns that are both regulating and satisfying.
The demands on parents’ time in a post-covid world can feel overwhelmingly challenging and isolating. How do families stay in touch with the needs of the kids, grown-ups, and the community? How do we get it all done? I strongly believe everyone’s capacity expands and thrives when they have space to identify their needs. I help parents discover their own skills to create lasting patterns that are both regulating and satisfying.
Orly Jalowski
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Hello and welcome! I'm glad you're taking this first step to find someone who can guide you towards emotional health and wellbeing. I am a warm, engaging, and experienced licensed clinical professional counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field. I will listen, support, and challenge you so that you can experience the healthy changes in your life that you crave but are not yet sure how to attain.
Hello and welcome! I'm glad you're taking this first step to find someone who can guide you towards emotional health and wellbeing. I am a warm, engaging, and experienced licensed clinical professional counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field. I will listen, support, and challenge you so that you can experience the healthy changes in your life that you crave but are not yet sure how to attain.
Satisfaction, joy and self-awareness are key elements to a fulfilling life. Although that seems easier said than done, I believe that we can find these elements with encouraging support and guidance. I am a committed, compassionate therapist who is ready to help you uncover your inner strengths to make the changes you want and live a more gratifying life. I believe that we all take a journey to find ourselves, but it becomes even more difficult when we are burdened by depression, addiction and/or trauma. Finding the right fit can help us get through difficult times, creating positive relationship is paramount to our happiness.
Satisfaction, joy and self-awareness are key elements to a fulfilling life. Although that seems easier said than done, I believe that we can find these elements with encouraging support and guidance. I am a committed, compassionate therapist who is ready to help you uncover your inner strengths to make the changes you want and live a more gratifying life. I believe that we all take a journey to find ourselves, but it becomes even more difficult when we are burdened by depression, addiction and/or trauma. Finding the right fit can help us get through difficult times, creating positive relationship is paramount to our happiness.
Healing is a Practice! Welcome. As an experianced Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Now a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, I am accepting supervisees with provisional G-LCPCs to become fully licensed in Maryland. In addition, I incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in my work with families struggling with children and teens and their challenging behaviors. This includes conducting in-home function of behavior assessments, protocols, and interventions to decrease unwanted target behaviors.
Healing is a Practice! Welcome. As an experianced Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Now a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, I am accepting supervisees with provisional G-LCPCs to become fully licensed in Maryland. In addition, I incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in my work with families struggling with children and teens and their challenging behaviors. This includes conducting in-home function of behavior assessments, protocols, and interventions to decrease unwanted target behaviors.
Rabbi Jane Sharon Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness, disappointment, shock, loneliness, or worry? Do you experience depression or anxiety? Do you feel stuck? I know starting therapy can be nerve wracking. I believe that my natural empathy, authenticity and humility will make it easier. As we work together, I will accompany you through your feelings as we unpack your thoughts and experiences. I have seen tears turn to laughter when we open ourselves to the incredible possibilities of change. I will work with you to improve your relationships and find ways for you to feel more accepted and heard.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness, disappointment, shock, loneliness, or worry? Do you experience depression or anxiety? Do you feel stuck? I know starting therapy can be nerve wracking. I believe that my natural empathy, authenticity and humility will make it easier. As we work together, I will accompany you through your feelings as we unpack your thoughts and experiences. I have seen tears turn to laughter when we open ourselves to the incredible possibilities of change. I will work with you to improve your relationships and find ways for you to feel more accepted and heard.
Candice Peggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Work stress, worries, sleep issues, emptiness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting support, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to create health and healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. Let's find your voice, build your unique strengths, connect with others (and your dreams), and make long-lasting changes.
Work stress, worries, sleep issues, emptiness, health challenges, grief and loss, parenting support, guilt and shame, career and life transitions. While painful or challenging, these experiences do not have to be permanent. My work emphasizes mind/body awareness to create health and healing. I've worked with clients who are completely new to therapy and those who have tried working with different therapists. Let's find your voice, build your unique strengths, connect with others (and your dreams), and make long-lasting changes.
Bradley Starring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Are you tired of suffering? I combine my knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness to help my clients lead more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Together, we will embark on a journey into the depths of your inner world, whilst creating a compassionate and understanding environment. I specialize in supporting adults dealing with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, and other related areas.
Are you tired of suffering? I combine my knowledge of philosophy, psychology, and mindfulness to help my clients lead more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Together, we will embark on a journey into the depths of your inner world, whilst creating a compassionate and understanding environment. I specialize in supporting adults dealing with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, and other related areas.
Laura Charlotte Goss
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LGPAT
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Waitlist for new clients
Please note - I am only accepting clients who are age 13+. I am an art therapist and counselor, and my specialties are complex-PTSD, PTSD, DID, and neurodevelomental disorders. Life changes after trauma. Childhood trauma can set us up to have difficult relationships and a weakened identity. Navigating the world can feel uncertain. Safety may be elusive or non-existent. The wonderful news is that therapy works. In terms of individuals with nuerodevelopmental disorders, I particularly specialize in individuals with a co-occurring psychotic disorder.
Please note - I am only accepting clients who are age 13+. I am an art therapist and counselor, and my specialties are complex-PTSD, PTSD, DID, and neurodevelomental disorders. Life changes after trauma. Childhood trauma can set us up to have difficult relationships and a weakened identity. Navigating the world can feel uncertain. Safety may be elusive or non-existent. The wonderful news is that therapy works. In terms of individuals with nuerodevelopmental disorders, I particularly specialize in individuals with a co-occurring psychotic disorder.
It is magical thinking to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. Often this is what we do in our relationships. Therapy is like pushing a pause button on what isn’t working well–a pause to examine the thought patterns and behaviors that may be keeping us from a more satisfying life. Therapy is a unique way to search for a kinder way to view yourself and to build on that to improve your relationships. This means I meet you where you are and we collaboratively map a path forward.
It is magical thinking to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different outcome. Often this is what we do in our relationships. Therapy is like pushing a pause button on what isn’t working well–a pause to examine the thought patterns and behaviors that may be keeping us from a more satisfying life. Therapy is a unique way to search for a kinder way to view yourself and to build on that to improve your relationships. This means I meet you where you are and we collaboratively map a path forward.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, BCN
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Integrated Mental Wellness is an approach combining traditional approaches to mental health such as talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, medications with other modalities that together more comprehensively support wellbeing. Wellness has many domains including relationships/community, health/diet/physical activity, creativity, meaning/spirituality. This approach addresses a whole person as a unique individual attempting to deal in their own ways with their challenges.
Integrated Mental Wellness is an approach combining traditional approaches to mental health such as talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, medications with other modalities that together more comprehensively support wellbeing. Wellness has many domains including relationships/community, health/diet/physical activity, creativity, meaning/spirituality. This approach addresses a whole person as a unique individual attempting to deal in their own ways with their challenges.
Feeling listened to with care, respect, and curiosity helps you gain clarity and self-understanding. Patients tell me they feel stronger and more confident through our work, and their relationships and careers often show the benefits. Together, we can examine and explore your life. We can untangle your strengths, conflicts and questions. We can identify things you keep doing even though they're not working for you. When we find issues interfering with your goals, passions, or relationships, we can work together toward change. More info at tppsych.com
Feeling listened to with care, respect, and curiosity helps you gain clarity and self-understanding. Patients tell me they feel stronger and more confident through our work, and their relationships and careers often show the benefits. Together, we can examine and explore your life. We can untangle your strengths, conflicts and questions. We can identify things you keep doing even though they're not working for you. When we find issues interfering with your goals, passions, or relationships, we can work together toward change. More info at tppsych.com
Wellspring Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Chris Peckham, LCPC, NCC has been working with teens and young adults for over 14 years. Prior to founding Wellspring Psychotherapy, Mr. Peckham worked with older teens and young adults in a variety of settings including summer camps, wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding schools and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). He has served in the roles of Mentor, Therapist, Clinical Director, Executive Director and program Founder.
Chris Peckham, LCPC, NCC has been working with teens and young adults for over 14 years. Prior to founding Wellspring Psychotherapy, Mr. Peckham worked with older teens and young adults in a variety of settings including summer camps, wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding schools and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). He has served in the roles of Mentor, Therapist, Clinical Director, Executive Director and program Founder.
As a queer and nonbinary person who has worked in the public education field for over 10 years, there was always one thing I wanted to be: someone I needed when I was younger. Representation matters, and for the LGBTQIA+ community being visible and understood also matters. That’s where my passion for the mental health field grew into becoming a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I want to be a support for anyone who has felt left out of these spaces. I don’t believe there is only one way to approach therapy. I am eclectic and holistic in my approaches and will work with you to find the best possible fit for your journey!
As a queer and nonbinary person who has worked in the public education field for over 10 years, there was always one thing I wanted to be: someone I needed when I was younger. Representation matters, and for the LGBTQIA+ community being visible and understood also matters. That’s where my passion for the mental health field grew into becoming a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor. I want to be a support for anyone who has felt left out of these spaces. I don’t believe there is only one way to approach therapy. I am eclectic and holistic in my approaches and will work with you to find the best possible fit for your journey!
Sarah Dreher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Searching for a counselor is the first step towards building the life you want. I believe therapy is best when it is a collaborative process targeted to help you achieve your goals in an effective and practical way, and I’ve seen first-hand how rewarding and empowering this journey can be – regardless of how challenging one’s circumstances may seem. Working together I can help you resolve unwanted symptoms, establish healthy coping skills, develop self-compassion, and achieve your personal goals. I look forward to exploring how I can support you through this process.
Searching for a counselor is the first step towards building the life you want. I believe therapy is best when it is a collaborative process targeted to help you achieve your goals in an effective and practical way, and I’ve seen first-hand how rewarding and empowering this journey can be – regardless of how challenging one’s circumstances may seem. Working together I can help you resolve unwanted symptoms, establish healthy coping skills, develop self-compassion, and achieve your personal goals. I look forward to exploring how I can support you through this process.
Seeking help is an important decision Choosing who can help is just as important. Experience and effectiveness are critical qualities; warmth, respect and caring foster a connection that achieves results.
Seeking help is an important decision Choosing who can help is just as important. Experience and effectiveness are critical qualities; warmth, respect and caring foster a connection that achieves results.
Don Zuckerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Waitlist for new clients
All of us experience difficulties in our lives, but it can be hard to face them alone. I am an active and engaged therapist and together we will get to know you well, approaching this task with interest and curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, unfocused or dissatisfied, this exploration will support you in bringing out your most adaptive capacities.
All of us experience difficulties in our lives, but it can be hard to face them alone. I am an active and engaged therapist and together we will get to know you well, approaching this task with interest and curiosity, and without judgment. Whether you are feeling depressed, anxious, unfocused or dissatisfied, this exploration will support you in bringing out your most adaptive capacities.
I am currently accepting clients for in-person and online therapy. I believe people enter psychotherapy because the ways they have been managing their pain are no longer working, they have become disconnected from their true sense of self, and no longer feel authentic. My goal is to help you to claim a deeper level of self-understanding, genuine intimacy with others, and a sense of purpose and agency in life. Change can be difficult, simply because we fear the unknown. A relationship with a therapist can provide a place of acceptance and safety from which to explore new ways of thinking and behaving.
I am currently accepting clients for in-person and online therapy. I believe people enter psychotherapy because the ways they have been managing their pain are no longer working, they have become disconnected from their true sense of self, and no longer feel authentic. My goal is to help you to claim a deeper level of self-understanding, genuine intimacy with others, and a sense of purpose and agency in life. Change can be difficult, simply because we fear the unknown. A relationship with a therapist can provide a place of acceptance and safety from which to explore new ways of thinking and behaving.
Melanie Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Many of us have trouble making decisions or deepening relationships, because we learned to connect with others needs above our own. While this was adaptive, it can lead to disappointment and resentment. I work with individuals and couples stuck in this cycle. Since change doesn't occur spontaneously, time is dedicated to your patterns and how they are impacting your relationships both positively & negatively.
Many of us have trouble making decisions or deepening relationships, because we learned to connect with others needs above our own. While this was adaptive, it can lead to disappointment and resentment. I work with individuals and couples stuck in this cycle. Since change doesn't occur spontaneously, time is dedicated to your patterns and how they are impacting your relationships both positively & negatively.
