Therapists in Rockville, MD

I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you are anxious, depressed or struggling with a difficult situation, therapy gives you tools to reduce your distress and function more effectively. It provides you with an opportunity to look at behaviors, relationship dynamics and environmental factors which you can change to reach your goals. Therapy will also help you identify strategies to come to terms with the difficult elements in your life which cannot be changed. Psychotherapy is particularly helpful in managing relationships and adjusting to life's challenges associated with parenting, aging, illness and loss, including the death of loved ones.

I am passionate about helping children and young adults thrive. My goal is to help children learn to adapt to their environment and develop positive views of themselves. When working with families, my goal is to help explore barriers to effective parenting in order to help children and their caregivers maintain a positive attachment despite unexpected mental health challenges.

Are you struggling with a sense of identity? Wishing that you'd pursued something and now it's "too late?" We're raised to believe that there is a particular timeline our lives need to follow, but in reality, everyone's path and timeline are different. It's never too late to make a change and no matter who we are, or where we are in our lives, we are all capable of change. It's my goal to help you work towards achieving YOUR goals (even if you haven't quite figured out those goals yet).

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.

Sometimes we go through experiences that plant the seeds of self-doubt and shame or leave us confused and grappling for answers. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment for you to be able to process the complexities of life by self exploration, to garner a deeper understanding of yourself through a holistic approach; taking into account the body, mind, spirit, and emotions in the quest for optimal wellness.

Hello! I'm Dr. René-Thank you for viewing my profile. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma, providing women with the tools and support needed to overcome life's challenges and achieve emotional balance. I have built my practice around women's mental health, recognizing the unique challenges and experiences they face. By offering a safe and supportive space, I empower women to explore their emotions, gain insight into their personal narratives, and develop effective coping mechanisms. My expertise in anxiety and depression has allowed me to help countless women navigate the complexities of these conditions.

TELETHERAPY AVAILABLE. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, children and families who are facing a challenge and are looking for support. My experience in clinical practice allows me to assist with goal directed activities and work to achieve significant changes. A large part of my work is helping clients manage their anxiety or depression and to take concrete steps towards a more positive future. We work together to accomplish goals that the client has chosen to gain a greater understanding of themselves and their behaviors.We focus on changing relationship dynamics and learning new coping skills.

Are you looking for support for a young person or need your own support? Does your person have trouble finding people and or places who get them? Do you need support wading through the educational processes required to make sure your child's needs. I am honored to have worked for more than thirty years supporting skill development for dealing with a variety of emotional and developmental issues, while at the same time supporting families. I also have a unique understanding of special education from both inside the system (Special Education Social Worker) and as a parent of a student with a neurodifferent brain.

All things are possible! When feeling distressed you need someone who can objectively lead you through the obstacles that keep you stuck in a life of fear or hopelessness. My role is to provide the therapeutic skills to help you understand and resolve your problems and achieve optimal mental health and joy. I specialize in trauma, unresolved relational issues, mood, anxiety and obsessive disorders as well as recovery issues.

My name is Samantha Gregg. I am a LCSW in Pennsylvania and an LMSW in Maryland. I offer telehealth services to those residing in PA and in-person or telehealth services to those residing in MD. A client who would be a good fit for my services is likely a child, teen, tween, or adult who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, neurodivergence, identity issues, difficulty finding providers fluent in ASL, the effects of trauma, and/or part of the LGBTQIA+ community. In outpatient therapy, internal motivation is important; I also hold the understanding that motivation can take time to build.

I provide teletherapy for children, teens, and young adults (18-25) experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic, and/or traumatic stress. I also work with parents to reduce conflict at home, navigate problematic child behaviors, and support their children to develop healthy emotion regulation skills. Additionally, I have expertise in health psychology and enjoy working with youth who have chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, food allergy, GI conditions). I further specialize in ADHD and offer executive functioning support/organizational skills training.

With almost 20 years in the mental health field, I have worked primarily with young adults/adults. Areas of interest and expertise focus on mood, thought, and eating disorders.

When your own best thinking isn't helping you move forward through a challenge, finding a skilled therapist is a courageous thing to do. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I work with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds and experiences to identify life patterns that get in the way of positive growth. I have the experience of over 20 years of practice informing all I do. I work best with individuals and couples who are motivated to take an active role in their therapy experience and apply what they learn outside of the therapy hour.

Are you or your children struggling because of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or stress? In therapy, get the support that you need to recover from mental health challenges, build self-esteem, move past anxiety, and create healthy habits. Adults, teens, and children can heal from trauma and develop practical tools for living a more balanced, more confident, and more focused life. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. Therapy is available for residents of VA and MD. Reach out today. I am looking forward to hearing your story!

Has the pandemic changed your world? Feeling stuck? Experiencing a lack of motivation? Are you struggling with pain from a chronic health issue or pain from daily life frustration? Are you always anxious, angry or depressed? Feel distant from your true self? Therapy can help you to break through the pain to be where you want to be. Warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic exploration can help you to reconnect with or discover the person outside the pain, who is not just a medical diagnosis, an adult child of an alcoholic, your profession, an angry/depressed/anxious person but the real you and your full potential.

We believe treatment should provide lasting benefits, lasting well beyond your time in therapy. As such, we believe successful therapy comes from fully understanding your goals and challenges. Your therapist can work with you to develop tangible skills, insight, and focused changes that can support you through a lifetime of positive growth and healing. We have expertise in helping individuals, couples, and families across the life-span address depression, anxiety, severe stress, PTSD, and prolonged grief. In addition, individual therapy can assist you in dealing with intimacy problems, relational concerns, anger issues, and poor-self esteem. We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused treatment, and insight-oriented relational therapy depending on your needs and desires. Following an initial assessment with your therapist, you will help develop a treatment plan based on your goals

Have you found yourself feeling sad, worn-down, angry, lonely, or anxious lately? Is your relationship with your significant other, child, or parent not what you would like and you're having trouble relating to them in manner you want? The bad news is that these issues can make life difficult or even unbearable and can lead to further feelings of loneliness and isolation; the good news is that change is possible and you are not alone. As your counselor, we will collaborate to create a plan to meet your goals quickly and effectively.

Everyone experiences problems from time to time. We usually resolve life's daily challenges but sometimes they threaten to overwhelm us. Unresolved issues can affect us at home and interfere at work. Ignoring these situations usually makes them worse. Trying to resolve them on your own may only yield limited success. Professional help usually increases the chances for a positive outcome. At such times when you need support, I am available to help.