Therapists in Potomac, MD

Welcome to my profile! I am a life coach: my clients use coaching to work through life, relationship or career challenges, at home or at work. I also specialize in parent coaching and expat coaching. Together we find and develop your inner courage to help you get past your challenges. By gaining clarity and creating new direction and goals, you lead a more fulfilled, productive, peaceful and joyous life. Clients choose me as their coach for my energy and catching enthusiasm, my strength, my unlimited compassion and ability to empathize, my laser-like instinct and my no-nonsense approach. Call today for your free sample session!

As a counseling professional, I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties in their personal relationships. Most clients describe trouble communicating with their partner, effectively parenting their children, managing conflicts with extended family members and navigating the turbulence of separation and divorce. It is my goal to help clients identify what is causing distress in their relationships and learn new ways of managing their difficulties. Together we will come up with realistic strategies to empower you to handle all of your relationships and overcome obstacles that are interfering with your family life.

I offer a strength base therapy approach focused on the possibilities for change. I help children, teens, adults and families get unstuck from unproductive patters of relation and practice more productive ways of communication. Being from Venezuela, and raising my own multicultural family, I am passionate by the challenges of meshing cultures to raise emphatic, tolerant and successful children and adolescents. I believe building and maintaining a successful family system requires the art of juggling. I help parents use their own resources to balance their many roles and coach kids and teens through their diverse relationships.

Did you wake up one day and feel as if you no longer recognize yourself? Are you beginning to struggle at work or with relationships? Do you feel like you know what you "should do," but you can't motivate yourself to do it? Our therapists are action-based and can help support you or your teen/tween to get unstuck, gain insights, build more self-awareness, and work toward a positive future. We aim to help you improve your self esteem, strengthen relationships, and work toward your goals. We teach skills that can be used outside of the office and in the real world and implement strategies to start feeling better.

We provide TELETHERAPY and IN-PERSON therapy. Growing Minds offers expertise in social-emotional development for early childhood through adolescence as well as parenting support. Our playful, expressive and evidence-based approach will engage your child and deepen your insight into your child's behaviors and inner-world. We provide guidance in concrete parenting strategies to both manage challenges and build your family's resilience. Our integrative methods focus on the whole-child through individual, family, and group therapy modalities, along with collaboration with schools, specialists, and community resources.

Have you been feeling tense or stressed out? Perhaps you feel upset about current life challenges, are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of modern-day parenting or family life, or are feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career or life in general. I provide individual therapy to adults, young adults and adolescents who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting problems, stress, sleep disorders, life transitions, and relational issues.

I'm happy you are here. I work with women and new parents who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy or parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity and relationships. I know it can be intimidating to consider therapy. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the physical, emotional, and environmental changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family. We can work together to reduce your stress.

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.

My individual clients include those dealing with mental health challenges; making decisions about career or relationships; or pursuing more fulfilling approaches to life. I work with couples of all ages, stages, and compositions, addressing communication, infidelity, loss of passion, infertility, parenting, strengthening relationships, and deciding. I work with couples struggling to decide if and how to continue to work on deeply troubled relationships and solidifying commitment. I see families dealing with communication issues, creating appropriate boundaries, and working through separation, divorce, and blended family issues .

Appointments now open for teens, couples, individuals, families. Real therapists helping real people like you. We can help you and your family. Are you someone struggling with relationships? Are you a couple having a difficult time navigating various sources of tension? Are you struggling with parenting? Is your teen struggling and you are concerned? You have come to the right place. You can be yourself here, no judgement. We can help you get started and see results. Coaching Internationally (across state lines) and therapists licensed in DC, MD, VA, NC. Call us now and get the help you need with the right fit for you.

We all feel stuck at times as we navigate life’s challenges. Therapy provides the opportunity to gain insight and skills needed to make the changes you want in your life. My goal is to provide a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space to guide you in exploring and adjusting patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating that interfere with living more fully and freely. My holistic approach integrates techniques for mind, body, and spirit that build upon your unique strengths, to progress towards the positive changes you envision.

Currently accepting NEW clients! I work with clients during all life transitions, but particularly ones around reproductive mental health. If you are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, I offer unbiased support navigating options of parenting, adoption or abortion. Whatever you decide, you can reflect and process during our time together. You might be experiencing the life transition of a pregnancy or postpartum. This is an exciting time that is also filled with big emotional swings. Be seen. Be heard. Be supported. Be safe. Be you.

I have been working as a licensed therapist since 2016 but have been working with people for over 14 years. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients, with a wide range of treatment needs. Facing life’s difficulties can be overwhelming. I am here to provide a confidential environment where therapy is a collaborative process. It is my goal to help my clients gain the necessary tools to aid in healing and a positive mindset. It is my belief that mental health and physical health work hand-in-hand with neither one more important than the other.

I aim to create a therapeutic environment that is both inviting and focused on achieving specific goals. Recognizing the unique qualities of each client, I customize our sessions based on your individual requirements, beginning from your current point. The utmost priority is to establish a warm, compassionate, and tranquil atmosphere, providing a secure space for us to delve into your emotions. My approach is integrative, incorporating elements from mindfulness-based techniques along with traditional practices.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the transition to parenthood? Maybe you are struggling with identity and changing lifestyles while newly pregnant. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by challenging situations and overcome by our intrusive thoughts. There is a path to feeling better, creating stronger relationships and thriving in life. My practice helps women, moms and birthing people handle life transitions by offering a comfortable and understanding environment while creating a tailored approach to address your needs and wellness goals.

Marie Aleman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about integrating psychology and Catholic-Christian anthropology in order to restore hope and healing to suffering individuals. Marie uses a combination of emotionally-focused, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal techniques in order to meet the particular needs of each client. Mrs. Alemán’s therapy is informed by her Christian faith, her educational training, and her personal experience as a wife and mother. Marie works to heal clients through individual, parent-child, family, or couple counseling formats.

When it comes to putting my work into practice, I seek to focus on respecting individual autonomy and developing agency by providing an environment free of shame and stigma that promotes connection. I like to pay special attention to people who experience anxiety, depression, insomnia, low self-esteem, and stressors in personal and professional relationships in order to promote well-being.

Life can be a complex journey filled with challenges, and it is not uncommon to find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I believe therapy is a powerful tool to help you navigate through these difficulties and rediscover your authentic self. Whether you're grappling with anxiety/depression, undergoing significant life changes, or simply yearning to improve your relationships, my mission is to support you on your path to personal growth and feel "better".

Every day is the same. You wake up anxious, go to work on autopilot, and come home exhausted. Rinse and repeat. There must be more to life than this, you think. But you don’t know how to break free from this cycle. You see friends and coworkers breezing through life. They all appear blissfully unencumbered by the constant anxiety and depression that plagues you. The only conclusion you can draw is that you must be the problem. You decide there’s something inherently wrong with you that makes living with joy and ease impossible. So you resign yourself to your struggles. But sometimes you still wonder if there’s another way to live.