Career Counseling Therapists in Montgomery Village, MD

As a therapist of more than 20 years, I have worked with individuals from all backgrounds & stages of life to help achieve their goals & experience more personal fulfillment. I have provided treatment to individuals anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, & trauma. Since the link between stress and the impact upon the body has been well documented, I incorporate mind-body techniques such as meditation, imagery and other stress management strategies into my practice. I operate from a strength-based perspective to move clients forward toward resolving issues. I listen attentively and customize the therapy to the unique needs of the individual.

Kevin Morton's professional journey began with four years of dedicated service in the Marine Corps, starting in 1981. After his military service, he returned to the Washington DC area and pursued a Master's degree in social work, graduating in 1996. Since then, Kevin has accumulated a diverse range of experience working with various populations, including: Parents seeking support, Couples, Veterans and Active military reintegration and relationship. Kevin's passion for helping others and making a positive impact in his community has driven his career in the mental health field and as a psychotherapist.

Clients come to counseling for various reasons. In my experience with the clients, some of them just needed time and space for them to be heard because they did not have that resource with others in their life. Their friends and family could be great support but couldn’t necessarily offer professional help such as treatment. Some people, including myself, may struggle with things they are not able to express clearly. Some may be just confused about life and need some coaching from the counselors.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Garnet is a Licensed Mental/ Behavioral Health Therapist and Life Coach with over 16 years of experience. Her approach is to help you explore the origin of internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth. She works with individuals, couples , families , veterans and their families to explore ways to move beyond symptoms, limitations and obstructions and towards personal integration and fulfillment. Her mission is to provide a compassionate, supportive and honest space in which you can speak freely about your symptoms,experiences, examine issues of identity and explore relational possibilities.

Naweh is a licensed Masters Social Worker with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, women, BIPOC and individuals from immigrant backgrounds. Naweh’s goal is to empower her clients to help them identify obstacles and challenges, while guiding them towards their goals. She firmly believes in creating a safe space for clients, while helping them to tap into their greatest potential. Naweh specifically enjoys helping individuals with challenges associated with life transitions, bullying, career goals, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, stress management, family relationships, perinatal depression, and postpartum.

Safoura Moraveji is a seasoned licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia since 1988. Safoura's most current work has focused primarily on adults experiencing major life transitions such as divorce, family, career moves, and illness. After graduating from the University of Maryland in College Park with her master’s degree in social work, Safoura turned her attention toward psychoanalytic psychotherapy and studies in Gestalt-Existential psychotherapy. Her specialized focuses include working with adults who suffer from severe mood and panic disorders, depression, and anxiety.

As we maneuver through life towards our best selves, experiencing challenges, pain, & negative emotions are inevitable. I believe that we should not allow obstacles and feelings to stop our growth & hinder our journeys. Are you currently going through transition in your life & having difficulty adjusting? Are you struggling to get through your day because you are sad, doubtful, & overwhelmed? Are you confused, frustrated, & tired of trying to figure out relationships & your place in the world? I understand the complexities of life can be difficult to manage, but you do not have to manage them alone.

Greetings, my name is Soncheray Hall. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I started Fruitful Life Counseling Services to help individuals understand the "fruit" they bear. How are you showing up in the world-but most of all for yourself! Are you showing up for you at all? You have already taken the first step by searching for someone to talk to; you have started the process-But what now?

In all stages of life there are storms, we do not have to figure out or face our struggles and road blocks alone. When a circumstance, situation, or event arises it can feel like you are alone, lost, or misunderstood; I am here to listen and walk with you on your journey. Stress, anxiety, worry, depression can reroute your path from unexpected, unanticipated, and even planned events. Together we can build skills, explore your strengths, access the power within, and process your emotions to heal, balance the hard times, and weather storms along your journey.

Ari is a licensed psychotherapist here to listen and help you learn from your experiences, hold a space of healing, while nurturing growth in a supportive therapeutic environment. She enjoy working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds teaching my client’s empowerment through coping skills that can be used daily to regain strength and reduce stressors.

Washington Psychological Wellness is passionate about helping people live the lives they have envisioned by bringing values of honesty, kindness, humor and compassion to the practice. Therapy can inspire change, create greater self-awareness and improve one's life and relationships. Our clinicians provide a comfortable and collaborative environment in which you can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Our aim is to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of problems, provide strategies to help you cope and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically.

Was today was a particularly difficult day? You struggled to get out of bed, comb your hair, or make a decision. Have you struggled with questions like: Where to get help for my anxiety? Or will my anxiety go away? Or what does adulting mean? Or why is adulting so hard? Or you may be struggling with other concerns like: I was just diagnosed and I don't know what schizophrenia means. I understand how these issues can dismantle your life and make life feel unmanageable. You hope that there is someone who can answer questions or explain things, but not sure where to look. We're here to answer your questions and address your concerns.

MRS. BILIS, MS, MEd, Director of Ominis, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor an​d a Certified Meditation Instructor, practices Integrative Counseling, an approach that ​ takes into consideration both mind and body to reach wellness.​ Mrs. Bilis offers a multi-dimensional analysis and treatment plan uniquely designed for each individual. ​​This approach includes the best and proven Eastern and Western modalities ​and​ practical life skills and resources to individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve optimum mind, body, and spiritual harmony in their lives and their environment.

New practice... now accepting appointments! You deserve peace. Counseling is a critical part of your wellness journey. During sessions, we will not judge- we actively listen and provide support. While building rapport, we explore your feelings and behaviors. We will then work together to identify your goals and learn to implement practical solutions for aspects of your life you hope to better understand or improve. Sessions are eclectic- providing a range of tools for your toolbox. During sessions, we hope you feel empowered to share the things that are helpful and the modalities that are a good fit.

I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients toprocess their experiences and identify ways to advocate for themselves and manage the impact of their experiences. We'll identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral patterns and your strengths as we work to alleviate or eliminate sex or intimacy related challenges, identity related distress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, pressure or overwhelm, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, self-esteem and more. We'll work to manage or reduce the adverse impact relationships and experiences on current cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning.

***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Natalie Osoria, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social worker passionate about empowering her clients to overcome life’s challenges and achieve the goals they envision for themselves. Natalie has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds from various treatment settings, including inpatient residential and outpatient mental healthcare. She works with adults and adolescents (ages 14 and up) and specializes in issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions.

My approach as a psychologist involves our working together to understand who you are & what brought you to your current circumstances. Together we can then make connections and work through issues in a way that can facilitate your growth and understanding of yourself. Issues common in my practice include facing self defeating patterns, examining roadblocks in your professional life, long term self-esteem struggles, complicated relationship issues, mood struggles, eating and weight issues, trauma and loss. My approach is collaborative with a focus on relationships and key life experiences, both present and past.