Therapists in 20814
Sarah Thompson
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Waitlist for new clients
I'm dedicated to guiding neurodivergent and gender-expansive youth on a journey of growth from the inside out. As a neurodivergent therapist, I truly believe in the power of affirming therapy—a collaborative journey built on trust, validation, and empathy. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where you, as the expert of your own experiences, can freely share your story and feel deeply heard.
I'm dedicated to guiding neurodivergent and gender-expansive youth on a journey of growth from the inside out. As a neurodivergent therapist, I truly believe in the power of affirming therapy—a collaborative journey built on trust, validation, and empathy. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space where you, as the expert of your own experiences, can freely share your story and feel deeply heard.
Julia Shabat
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
My practice focuses on individual therapy with adults and young adults/late teens. I have a particular interest in working with clients who are struggling with the adjustment to life transitions (e.g. new baby, marriage, breakups, loss of loved one, moves, job/school changes, health issues). I am interested in the adjustment to parenthood. In addition, I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity issues (professional or otherwise), family of origin issues and relationship concerns.
My practice focuses on individual therapy with adults and young adults/late teens. I have a particular interest in working with clients who are struggling with the adjustment to life transitions (e.g. new baby, marriage, breakups, loss of loved one, moves, job/school changes, health issues). I am interested in the adjustment to parenthood. In addition, I enjoy working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, identity issues (professional or otherwise), family of origin issues and relationship concerns.
Kelly Kolyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
I work with individuals, children, families and couples. My areas of specialization include trauma, depression, anxiety, family conflict, social skills, and self-esteem building. My work is driven by the belief that all people deserve a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment to address life's challenges. It is my goal to build a collaborative working relationship with clients where the foundation of our time together is built on the inherent strengths of individuals and families.
Megan M. Gleason LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+) who are seeking to address a wide range of mental health goals. As an inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming clinical social worker licensed in MD and DC, my style is empathetic and collaborative. My previous experience includes providing individual, group and family therapy in both a school-based mental health program and outpatient mental health clinic in Montgomery County, MD. I served clients of all ages where we worked on anxiety, depression, gender identity, stress, relationships, trauma, psychosis, self-harm, grief, self-esteem, immigration, life transitions, etc.
I provide individual therapy to adults (18+) who are seeking to address a wide range of mental health goals. As an inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming clinical social worker licensed in MD and DC, my style is empathetic and collaborative. My previous experience includes providing individual, group and family therapy in both a school-based mental health program and outpatient mental health clinic in Montgomery County, MD. I served clients of all ages where we worked on anxiety, depression, gender identity, stress, relationships, trauma, psychosis, self-harm, grief, self-esteem, immigration, life transitions, etc.
Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Through psychotherapy, every person has the capacity to grow and change and live the life they’ve always imagined. I can help you recognize and alter patterns in your life, develop new skills to enhance your relationships with family, friends, and partners, and move toward greater joy and personal fulfillment. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with anxiety & depression, low self-esteem, postpartum depression, parenting issues, sexual & physical abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and work-related stress. I also specialize in working with women who struggle to show up authentically in their lives.
Through psychotherapy, every person has the capacity to grow and change and live the life they’ve always imagined. I can help you recognize and alter patterns in your life, develop new skills to enhance your relationships with family, friends, and partners, and move toward greater joy and personal fulfillment. I specialize in treating individuals and couples with anxiety & depression, low self-esteem, postpartum depression, parenting issues, sexual & physical abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and work-related stress. I also specialize in working with women who struggle to show up authentically in their lives.
Alexandra (Alex) Huss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
Therapeutic growth begins with finding a space where you feel safe and valued in vulnerability. I hope to collaboratively create that space with you. My work focuses on client concerns ranging from trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, body image, family stressors, isolation, low self-esteem, LGTBQIA+ related issues, international perspectives, to life transitions.
Therapeutic growth begins with finding a space where you feel safe and valued in vulnerability. I hope to collaboratively create that space with you. My work focuses on client concerns ranging from trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, body image, family stressors, isolation, low self-esteem, LGTBQIA+ related issues, international perspectives, to life transitions.
Lisa Luse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Bethesda, MD and have provided psychotherapy to individuals and families since 2009. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practicing new ways of being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Bethesda, MD and have provided psychotherapy to individuals and families since 2009. My approach is warm, direct, and engaging with an emphasis on building trust and using the therapeutic relationship as a medium for change. I strive to create a space to explore patterns in relationships, emotional expression, and practicing new ways of being.
Lisa T Schlesinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, psychoa, lcswc, MSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
Most people would change what is making them unhappy, if they could. I feel my job is to help you become aware of the parts of yourself that are negatively impacting you.I help you look at the patterns that are making you feel stuck. We work together to understand what prevents you from attaining a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones. I believe that all humans desire to understand and to be understood. I create an environment where you can just simply be yourself.
Most people would change what is making them unhappy, if they could. I feel my job is to help you become aware of the parts of yourself that are negatively impacting you.I help you look at the patterns that are making you feel stuck. We work together to understand what prevents you from attaining a better relationship with yourself and your loved ones. I believe that all humans desire to understand and to be understood. I create an environment where you can just simply be yourself.
Jeremy Brown
Counselor, LCPC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Online Only)
A sense of well-being is something we all want, yet sometimes struggle to achieve. I am a licensed therapist in the state of Maryland and my goal is to help you rediscover the meaning, satisfaction, and overall feeling of wellness in your life. My practice is targeted at working with adults and adolescents struggling with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, and relationship problems.
A sense of well-being is something we all want, yet sometimes struggle to achieve. I am a licensed therapist in the state of Maryland and my goal is to help you rediscover the meaning, satisfaction, and overall feeling of wellness in your life. My practice is targeted at working with adults and adolescents struggling with issues related to life transitions, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, and relationship problems.
Ilene Marto Atiyah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
I am deeply passionate about supporting every person I encounter to lead a life worth living. I offer a warm and mindful space to celebrate strengths and explore challenges while balancing the dialectics of acceptance and change.
The Mindful Heart LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
We work with individuals, couples, families, and children. We specialize in addiction, eating disorders, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. Our greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. We cater our approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I provide therapeutic services and support to help individuals and partner(s) who are experiencing sexual concerns. Many issues can contribute to impaired sexual functioning and desire like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem and unhappiness. Additionally, sexual concerns can also be the result of a medical condition, medications, stress or relationship difficulties. I specialize in helping people and partner(s) resolve their sexual concerns, along with other psychological issues, using a broad base of treatment approaches.
I provide therapeutic services and support to help individuals and partner(s) who are experiencing sexual concerns. Many issues can contribute to impaired sexual functioning and desire like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem and unhappiness. Additionally, sexual concerns can also be the result of a medical condition, medications, stress or relationship difficulties. I specialize in helping people and partner(s) resolve their sexual concerns, along with other psychological issues, using a broad base of treatment approaches.
Umniya Gabbani
Counselor, MA, LGPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Sometimes we come across challenges that can be tough to manage on our own. If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is a huge act of determination that takes SO much courage! My name is Umniya and I am a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I am committed to bringing a compassionate, supportive, holistic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients process life experiences and maximize their potential. I prioritize a collaborative and eclectic approach to ensure clients achieve personal growth and self-awareness and gain insight into their problems.
Sometimes we come across challenges that can be tough to manage on our own. If you are new to therapy, reaching out for help is a huge act of determination that takes SO much courage! My name is Umniya and I am a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and families. I am committed to bringing a compassionate, supportive, holistic, and culturally sensitive approach to help clients process life experiences and maximize their potential. I prioritize a collaborative and eclectic approach to ensure clients achieve personal growth and self-awareness and gain insight into their problems.
Rachel B Singer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in addiction, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict and grief. My greatest intention is to help clients understand themselves better and improve their quality of life and relationships. I cater my approach to each client, responding to their own unique problems and personality style. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" practice.
Raquel Salimova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with individuals, families, adults, teens, and children to navigate issues surrounding anxiety, school, work, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, divorce, parenting, and co-parenting. My multidimensional approach combines aspects of several interventions, modalities, and frameworks including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness work. I identify as Latina (Puerto Rican), as well as Jewish.
I work with individuals, families, adults, teens, and children to navigate issues surrounding anxiety, school, work, depression, self-esteem, trauma, family conflict, divorce, parenting, and co-parenting. My multidimensional approach combines aspects of several interventions, modalities, and frameworks including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness work. I identify as Latina (Puerto Rican), as well as Jewish.
Global Psychotherapy Center of Bethesda
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
We are a team of professionals with clinical expertise who love working together to provide the appropriate treatment in a compassionate, therapeutic environment. We provide services to the international community. Our goal is to provide high-quality psychotherapy and counseling treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We focus on helping our clients find their inner resources to be able to make changes in their lives in a healthy and meaningful way.
We are a team of professionals with clinical expertise who love working together to provide the appropriate treatment in a compassionate, therapeutic environment. We provide services to the international community. Our goal is to provide high-quality psychotherapy and counseling treatment to individuals, couples, and families. We focus on helping our clients find their inner resources to be able to make changes in their lives in a healthy and meaningful way.
Deborah L Horan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I work with clients struggling with issues including depression, difficult life transitions, past sexual abuse or trauma, self esteem, and relationship issues.
Therapy is collaborative. I work closely with you to understand and explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and your behaviors because small changes in one area can lead to significant changes in other areas. Together we will identify and challenge unproductive thoughts and behaviors to bring about improved mood and a greater sense of well-being. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs and help you achieve your goals. I provide support and practical help so you can address current life challenges and long-standing issues.
I work with clients struggling with issues including depression, difficult life transitions, past sexual abuse or trauma, self esteem, and relationship issues.
Therapy is collaborative. I work closely with you to understand and explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and your behaviors because small changes in one area can lead to significant changes in other areas. Together we will identify and challenge unproductive thoughts and behaviors to bring about improved mood and a greater sense of well-being. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs and help you achieve your goals. I provide support and practical help so you can address current life challenges and long-standing issues.
Mary Alice Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
Welcome! As you consider your options for therapy, know that I am already rooting for you to get what you need. If you choose to work with me, I will bring a warm and empathetic therapeutic style to our time together, prioritizing connection and insight to facilitate growth, healing, and resilience. My primary focus will be supporting you to reduce suffering, develop effective skills and resources, and flexibly adapt to whatever life may throw your way.
Welcome! As you consider your options for therapy, know that I am already rooting for you to get what you need. If you choose to work with me, I will bring a warm and empathetic therapeutic style to our time together, prioritizing connection and insight to facilitate growth, healing, and resilience. My primary focus will be supporting you to reduce suffering, develop effective skills and resources, and flexibly adapt to whatever life may throw your way.
Lee Collins
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
I love working with clients who are serious about getting better, willing to engage in introspection, attempt to display consistency, and who struggle with their self-esteem.
Jen Hackler, LCSW, SEP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, SEP
Verified Verified
Bethesda, MD 20814
In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.
In a non-judgemental, respectful atmosphere I accompany people along their journey to living richer, more meaningful life. I encourage people to broaden their awareness into their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors to identify strengths and whats working and challenges and how they are getting in the way. Recognizing the the mind-body-spirit connection, understanding healthy and antiquated defenses and increasing capacity for feeling a greater range of emotions at a deeper level is an important focus of the psychotherapy process. Identifying feelings, understanding reactions and learning better, more effective means of communicating with others is integral as well.
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Self Esteem Therapists
When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?
When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.
What are the signs of low self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.
What causes low self-esteem?
Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.
How can therapy improve self-esteem?
Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.