Therapists in Bethesda, MD

I believe balance is the key to leading a happy, successful life. The focus of my practice is helping individuals, couples, & families in overcoming life's difficulties. I believe in a proactive, collaborative approach to counseling, where you are actively engaged in making real changes in your life. We will develop develop a plan of action to turn these goals into a reality. Whether you're young or old, an individual, a couple, or a family, call me today and take the first step to living a positive, balanced life.

My name is Jill and I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 25 years. I offer insight-oriented supportive therapy in a safe and nurturing environment. I am interested in empowering women through life’s transitions, whether it is dealing with infertility, adjusting to motherhood, balancing work and home life, raising a child with special needs, recovering from infidelity, adjusting to divorce, dealing with menopause or supporting an aging parent. I understand the difficulty of taking care of yourself while raising a family. The quickest way to schedule your appointment is to send me an email.

Michele Rule is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2014. She has an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Michele's treatment approach and philosophy include helping clients to become more self-aware, gain insight, recognize faulty beliefs, and replace them with truth in a non-judgmental atmosphere of empathy, acceptance, warmth, and positive regard. She believes people are most reshaped by experiencing something new in order to break old, unhealthy patterns and perspectives. Being heard, validated, supported, and challenged while feeling safe are very powerful change elements.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse field. I have experience with wide range of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, MI, yoga for trauma, biofeedback, experiential therapy (art, music, movement). My clinical focus has been in the areas of trauma treatment, addiction, and relationships. I am passionate about applying holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I meet my clients where they are and help them to move to a better place in their lives using client-centered approach.

Nancy understands that reaching out for help is difficult when you are hurting and not sure what to do about it. She offers a compassionate ear to listen and support you in finding freedom from your suffering. If you have been fighting with your painful thoughts and feelings, what if it were possible to step outside of that conflict? Nancy will assist you in finding peace and healing by helping you to see your difficulties with new clarity. She will teach you how to open up to your emotions and feel them completely, without giving over control of your choices to them.

My name is Teanna and I am a licensed psychotherapist in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. I specialize in Women’s Health by working with you to learn to cope with thoughts that plague sleepless nights, and past experiences that hold you back from the breakthrough to a better life. My techniques focus on creating a safe place to lay out all the cards and begin to rebuild a better self. I utilize several evidence-based approaches including mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Each approach is catered specifically to your needs, as I believe my clients are as unique as their needs.

Lauren Thatcher is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Lauren has previously worked in the behavioral health field addressing children and adolescents' behavioral issues in the home, school, and community. She also has experience working directly with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder using an eclectic approach of person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and psychoeducation.

Hello! I’m passionate about guiding individuals and couples through their personal journeys toward healing and self-discovery. My expertise spans self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, self-worth, depression, codependency, and grief. I work with both traditional and non-traditional couples, fostering healthier connections and deeper understanding in relationships.

As therapists, we understand how hard it is when you're worried about your family, providing the daily necessities, and trying to take care of yourself. Life can be overwhelming to say the least and sometimes we all just need a place to let go of those feelings with no judgment. The therapists of Innovative Therapeutic Services, provide a warm environment where clients are able to express themselves knowing that what they are saying is being held in the deepest confidence. We take the journey with our clients to help them find a path of understanding.