Therapists in Bethesda, MD
Ryan Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
I provide therapy for people who seek emotional support for symptoms of depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness, bipolar or mood disorders, and schizophrenia.
Are you feeling hopeless? Are depression or anxiety affecting your ability to thrive? Talking about what is “really going on” with family, friends, and doctors can be complicated. When hard-to-solve challenges start to get in the way of expectations for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, professional, objective confidant. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
I provide therapy for people who seek emotional support for symptoms of depression, anxiety, chronic pain/illness, bipolar or mood disorders, and schizophrenia.
Are you feeling hopeless? Are depression or anxiety affecting your ability to thrive? Talking about what is “really going on” with family, friends, and doctors can be complicated. When hard-to-solve challenges start to get in the way of expectations for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, professional, objective confidant. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
Amy B Livingood
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with anxiety and depression that interferes with their ability to maximize their progress at work and school and limits satisfying family and personal relationships. In addition, I find that life transitions can trigger emotional crises, but they also offer the opportunity for people to develop better strategies that can improve old patterns that have been unsuccessful in resolving problems in the past. Other areas of focus have included working on parenting strategies, marital relationships, grief and loss, and the impact of chronic illness on one's emotional life.
I work with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with anxiety and depression that interferes with their ability to maximize their progress at work and school and limits satisfying family and personal relationships. In addition, I find that life transitions can trigger emotional crises, but they also offer the opportunity for people to develop better strategies that can improve old patterns that have been unsuccessful in resolving problems in the past. Other areas of focus have included working on parenting strategies, marital relationships, grief and loss, and the impact of chronic illness on one's emotional life.
Neal R Morris
Psychologist, EdD, MS, CBSM, ABPP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am a practical professional who is committed to those I work with. The goal is to identify actions that improve your life and translate these actions into concrete steps to promote emotional stability and effectiveness in dealing with long-standing and daily challenges. I work with adults and children helping them deal with specific problems as well as supporting their development of long-term, positive life-goals. I am board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Sleep Psychology treating adults, children, families and couples with emotional, behavioral and physical-health concerns. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic and problems such as chronic pain and insomnia.
I am a practical professional who is committed to those I work with. The goal is to identify actions that improve your life and translate these actions into concrete steps to promote emotional stability and effectiveness in dealing with long-standing and daily challenges. I work with adults and children helping them deal with specific problems as well as supporting their development of long-term, positive life-goals. I am board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Sleep Psychology treating adults, children, families and couples with emotional, behavioral and physical-health concerns. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic and problems such as chronic pain and insomnia.
Claire Elaine Briscoe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20815 (Online Only)
I have been joyfully practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area. I have a general practice and specialize in depression, bipolar disorder and addictions/recovery/co-dependency issues. I work with chronic illness and specialize in diabetes. My preferred modality is individual and couple's therapy. I enjoy my clients immensely and feel a great deal of satisfaction in helping people better their lives, alleviate depression and resolve painful relationship issues.
I have been joyfully practicing psychotherapy for over 30 years in the greater Washington, D.C. area. I have a general practice and specialize in depression, bipolar disorder and addictions/recovery/co-dependency issues. I work with chronic illness and specialize in diabetes. My preferred modality is individual and couple's therapy. I enjoy my clients immensely and feel a great deal of satisfaction in helping people better their lives, alleviate depression and resolve painful relationship issues.
Authentically U Counseling, LLC - Marilyn Spenadel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20817
I counsel (Adolescents & Adults), families with anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, self-esteem, Grief, health/illness, Childhood & Ancestral Traumas, communication issues.
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
I counsel (Adolescents & Adults), families with anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, self-esteem, Grief, health/illness, Childhood & Ancestral Traumas, communication issues.
WELCOME to your Therapeutic HOLISTIC WELLNESS ENRICHMENT CENTER. Do you want to learn to go with the flow DAILY, live in the here and now, and manage uncertainty? As an experienced Somatic Integrative Psychotherapist, Spiritual Coach I specialize in helping individuals gain insight and mind/body & spiritual strength. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can collaborate to help you accept feelings, let go of mind/body connections to stress, trauma, illness and triggers. Our body CERTAINLY hears what our mind says! By using healing techniques, you can let go of epigenetic traumas by their roots to become unstuck.
Margie Stohner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816
With over 50 years of psychotherapy experience, I specialize in anxiety management, relationship issues, depression, medical illness-related concerns and chronic insomnia.
With over 50 years of psychotherapy experience, I specialize in anxiety management, relationship issues, depression, medical illness-related concerns and chronic insomnia.
Girglani Counseling &Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20815 (Online Only)
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. I understand. Yes, it is a leap of faith. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in pain or numb or would proactively like to address specific concerns. If you are considering therapy for a one time consult, a few visits to address a recent crisis or would like to engage in ongoing therapy, I hope we can work together safely and productively to meet your therapy needs and goals. I collaborate and consult actively with other clinicians for care coordination, medication management or behavioral care as needed.
Reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming. I understand. Yes, it is a leap of faith. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, in pain or numb or would proactively like to address specific concerns. If you are considering therapy for a one time consult, a few visits to address a recent crisis or would like to engage in ongoing therapy, I hope we can work together safely and productively to meet your therapy needs and goals. I collaborate and consult actively with other clinicians for care coordination, medication management or behavioral care as needed.
Ellie Mental Health - Bethesda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
Ellie Mental Health is all about being authentic while providing a safe, compassionate and inviting space for our clients. We strive to provide exceptional ethical, compassionate care that meets people where they are, demonstrates empathy and recognizes whole person care.
UpLift Behavioral Health
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
UpLift aims to give everyone access to affordable mental health care and build a future where a primary mental health provider is the new standard. We want everyone to experience how therapy leads to life-changing personal growth. Reaching out for help is the hardest step and UpLift strives to make it as easy as possible for those in need.
UpLift aims to give everyone access to affordable mental health care and build a future where a primary mental health provider is the new standard. We want everyone to experience how therapy leads to life-changing personal growth. Reaching out for help is the hardest step and UpLift strives to make it as easy as possible for those in need.
David I Sommers
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.
I work with individuals and couples, adults ages 18 -85. I see people daytime and in the evening. I work primarily with mood and anxiety disorders and also have substantial experience working with serious mental illnesses.
Heather Hunt: My Deaf Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, LLC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
The decision to seek out a therapist is an important first step towards positively addressing conflicts, managing distress, and learning to cope with negative or overwhelming feelings. Our team of therapists bring years of therapy experience. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are Deaf or come from Deaf families (includes hearing family/friends who sign). We provide a supportive, nurturing environment. We use a multimodal approach incorporating mind-body therapies with evidence-based treatments. We also offer forensic-clinical services and applied behavior analysis treatment.
The decision to seek out a therapist is an important first step towards positively addressing conflicts, managing distress, and learning to cope with negative or overwhelming feelings. Our team of therapists bring years of therapy experience. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who are Deaf or come from Deaf families (includes hearing family/friends who sign). We provide a supportive, nurturing environment. We use a multimodal approach incorporating mind-body therapies with evidence-based treatments. We also offer forensic-clinical services and applied behavior analysis treatment.
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Karen Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
You may be feeling dissatisfied with your life, your relationships or your work. Or, perhaps you have had a dramatic change recently that has disrupted your emotional wellbeing. Maybe you or a family member been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition. Together we can find your path to contentment and satisfaction. I provide compassionate counseling for people a seeking greater balance, self-acceptance and tools for managing personal and health challenges.
You may be feeling dissatisfied with your life, your relationships or your work. Or, perhaps you have had a dramatic change recently that has disrupted your emotional wellbeing. Maybe you or a family member been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition. Together we can find your path to contentment and satisfaction. I provide compassionate counseling for people a seeking greater balance, self-acceptance and tools for managing personal and health challenges.
Jennifer L. Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Taking the first step to engage in psychotherapy is often a struggle. I believe that it is my job to make this process as safe and comfortable as possible through a confidential and supportive therapeutic environment. I view each client as a unique individual with different experiences, strengths, and vulnerabilities. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the client's needs, symptoms and skills.
Taking the first step to engage in psychotherapy is often a struggle. I believe that it is my job to make this process as safe and comfortable as possible through a confidential and supportive therapeutic environment. I view each client as a unique individual with different experiences, strengths, and vulnerabilities. I tailor my therapeutic approach to fit the client's needs, symptoms and skills.
Nancy Rabb
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20813
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.
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.
Outreach Recovery
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCADC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20811
Welcome to Outreach Recovery. My name is Donna Stefanik, and it's my privilege to guide you on a path that, although challenging, is teeming with hope and transformation. As the Vice President of Clinical Operations here, I bring an expansive background in facilitating healing and growth for those navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery. I'm deeply committed to ensuring that your journey with us is not just about healing but about rediscovering your strength and potential in a supportive and understanding environment.
Welcome to Outreach Recovery. My name is Donna Stefanik, and it's my privilege to guide you on a path that, although challenging, is teeming with hope and transformation. As the Vice President of Clinical Operations here, I bring an expansive background in facilitating healing and growth for those navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery. I'm deeply committed to ensuring that your journey with us is not just about healing but about rediscovering your strength and potential in a supportive and understanding environment.
Georgina S Arhin
Counselor, LCPC, LPC, ACS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.
There is nothing like being listened to and understood on a deep level, with genuine interest, unconditional positive regard, congruence, empathy and acceptance. This is what I strive to offer in therapy, as we explore together your hopes and dreams, your losses and regrets, your longings and fears. Many people come to therapy to free themselves from self-defeating patterns, maladaptive behaviors and the legacy of past traumas, so they can be more truly themselves in relation to others and live with greater satisfaction and meaning.
Catherine Benton McCallum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with adults who are ready to face their emotional challenges because I believe that anxiety, depression and other life-limiting emotional conditions are not a normal part of aging or care giving. As a mature adult I know it may be difficult to reach out. I offer one introductory phone call to address your questions and concerns so that you may feel more confident regarding the decision to begin therapy as well as to insure that working together is the best available option for you. I meet clients in my home office and also virtually.
I enjoy working with adults who are ready to face their emotional challenges because I believe that anxiety, depression and other life-limiting emotional conditions are not a normal part of aging or care giving. As a mature adult I know it may be difficult to reach out. I offer one introductory phone call to address your questions and concerns so that you may feel more confident regarding the decision to begin therapy as well as to insure that working together is the best available option for you. I meet clients in my home office and also virtually.
Ellen Burgess
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20810
Not accepting new clients
I strive to offer a warm, supportive environment for people to explore their concerns, develop greater self-awareness, and learn new ways of coping in the world. I take a collaborative and active role in helping clients to identify and build a more authentic and purposeful life.
I strive to offer a warm, supportive environment for people to explore their concerns, develop greater self-awareness, and learn new ways of coping in the world. I take a collaborative and active role in helping clients to identify and build a more authentic and purposeful life.
Iona Counseling & Psychotherapy Services
MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20816 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HIGH DEMAND AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW THERAPY CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Iona Senior Services' staff of compassionate licensed clinical social workers helps older adults and their families cope with the emotional challenges of aging. Are you an older adult feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulty dealing with memory loss, a medical condition, or increased dependence on others? Experiencing grief or loss? Are you a caregiver for your spouse or partner, aging parents, or other loved one and are seeking support to deal with the stress and other emotional aspects of caregiving?
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HIGH DEMAND AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW THERAPY CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Iona Senior Services' staff of compassionate licensed clinical social workers helps older adults and their families cope with the emotional challenges of aging. Are you an older adult feeling depressed or anxious? Having difficulty dealing with memory loss, a medical condition, or increased dependence on others? Experiencing grief or loss? Are you a caregiver for your spouse or partner, aging parents, or other loved one and are seeking support to deal with the stress and other emotional aspects of caregiving?
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Dr. Rene Laje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
I strive to help adults and older adults achieve balance through therapy. I am licensed in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia and I have been a Medicare provider since 2009. Through my experience in working with adults and older adults, I am aware of the unique challenges that they encounter during these stages of life. In my practice, I focus on one's strengths and I help clients to recognize their own distinct set of coping skills to live the good quality of life that they deserve to live. I provide Telehealth via Zoom to allow clients the ability to receive support in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
I strive to help adults and older adults achieve balance through therapy. I am licensed in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia and I have been a Medicare provider since 2009. Through my experience in working with adults and older adults, I am aware of the unique challenges that they encounter during these stages of life. In my practice, I focus on one's strengths and I help clients to recognize their own distinct set of coping skills to live the good quality of life that they deserve to live. I provide Telehealth via Zoom to allow clients the ability to receive support in the comfort and safety of their own homes.
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Chronic Pain Therapists
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.