Selen Saydam
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Let's Connect (301) 381-3491
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.
Using a polyvagal, attachment-based approach, I draw on techniques from Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), expressive therapies (eg. art, play, sand tray), and somatic experiencing to foster resilience, process trauma, improve self-image, build self-respect, and reconnect with your sense of joy and wonder.
My mission is to empower you to flourish and weather any storm that comes your way. You deserve more than just getting by – together, we'll embark on this journey to (re)discover your most favorite self and unlock the fullness that has always lied within you. If you think I can help, book with me now by clicking on my website!
Call or Email Selen Saydam now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 381-3491
Let's Connect (301) 381-3491
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 381-3491
Selen Saydam
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC12762 Selen Saydam
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of Maryland - College Park BS in Kinesiology / 2014
- Attended Johns Hopkins University, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self Esteem
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attachment-based issues
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship with self and others
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Non-fluent native Turkish speaker, low proficiency ,
Non-fluent non-native Portuguese, low proficiency
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Non-fluent native Turkish speaker, low proficiency ,
Non-fluent non-native Portuguese, low proficiency
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 381-3491Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 381-3491
Selen Saydam
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP