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Monica Rene Testa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)
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2 Endorsed
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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'What worries you, masters you.' Do worries, stress and fears cause imbalance in your life? I work with individual clients to identify and reframe core beliefs and assumptions, and shift challenging patterns and behaviors. 'Love does not dominate; it cultivates.' Relationships require openness, curiosity, and trust. Couples counseling provides a nonjudgmental, distraction-free space to share and listen. Clients explore challenges, identify strengths, and mutually gain deeper understanding of themselves and the relationship. I am licensed to serve clients living in Maryland and Virginia.
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Through talk therapy with individuals and couples, I assist clients as they navigate challenges surrounding anxiety, anger management, communication, family dynamics and behavioral modification. Negative self-talk and unhealthy core beliefs are re-framed and challenged. Sessions are client centered and strength based, and acceptance sparks active change.
My therapeutic foundation is centered on providing a safe space to explore emotions and presenting issues, and the value of connection and interpersonal relationships. I’ve seen first-hand how trauma, grief and loss can affect the brain and behavior, and how therapy can strengthen resilience and begin healing.
Awareness and hope lead to transformation.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Monica Rene Testa now - (301) 259-1409
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Monica Rene Testa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 15589 Monica Rene Testa
- In Practice for 15 Years
- License: Commonwealth of Virginia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 0904014119 / 2022
- Attended University of Maryland School of Social Work, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Monica Rene Testa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C