I listen closely to each individual and support his or her unique ability to heal by utilizing the wisdom of their mind, body, and soul. My approach is grounded in the belief that each person possesses innate inner resources he/she can use to heal, grow, thrive, and fully connect with their soul to become the whole person that they are meant to be. My service is the work of the soul. My work and approach are characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaborative exploration, and a re...
I’ve spent my career working with children, adolescents and families who are struggling to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, difficulties with transitions, emotional regulation issues and interpersonal conflict primarily in school settings. I use a variety of treatment approaches such as CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Family Systems. I enjoy integrating creativity and play into my work with younger clients. I strive to listen, reflect and to help...
I believe everyone is capable of making positive changes and overcoming obstacles. I help people figure out what they need and where to begin to overcome the issues they face. Through various traditional and creative approaches to treatment, I collaborate with youth and adults to maximize their strengths and build skills to resolve and move beyond challenges. Because I also know how hard it is to share one’s thoughts and feelings with someone new, I strive to provide a supportive, judgment-free ...
Life as a college student is supposed to be great, but at the end of the day it can really suck. Exams, studying, roommates, relationships, missing home - these are all things that can drive us crazy, not to mention any depression or anxiety that might have been hanging around before. And if you’re dealing with sexuality or gender identity issues, it can really feel difficult. If you’ve made it this far you’ve taken an awesome step towards figuring stuff out. It’s not easy to do, and therapy r...
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My specialty is working with people with anxiety, depression, and a history of interpersonal trauma. Additionally, I value working with those exploring the impact of gender and race on their identity and life experiences and those living between cultures and languages. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including three university counseling centers, hospitals, and community clinics, including one specialized in caring for the LGBTQ+ community, before establishing my practice in 201...
Students in search of an affirming and non-judgmental space may feel at home with me. I believe in collaborative approach to therapy, where we work together as a team. I reject pathologization and the notion that we are “broken” if we are struggling. I am non-binary and queer, and have extensive training and experience working with gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as help access gender affirming interventions. Whether you are come for concerns related to gender or sexuality, or...
Hello! I'm Kristen Custer - I currently have openings at Custer Therapy for young adults interested in individual therapy. If you are looking for relief from overwhelming anxiety or desire the ability to tame anxiety impacting your life, then you are in the right place! I am a therapist passionate about working with those experiencing anxiety and related issues such as obsessive-compulsive disorders, depressive disorders, transitional life stress, and interpersonal problems. Anxiety can be i...
I am committed to providing quality mental health services that promote positive change through collaboration, compassion, reflection, and direction. I like to help patients explore and carve innovative changes and opportunities in one's life. Through the provision of confidential psychotherapy that integrates sensitivity and warmth, I integrate the latest approaches on how lasting improvements in overall wellbeing and our relationships with others can be achieved. I realize that patient needs a...
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Are you having trouble falling or staying asleep? Are you replaying painful memories in your head, unable to get past troubling thoughts? If you have tried everything to get better sleep, get rid of negative thoughts and anxiety, I can help using evidence-based techniques like EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) and CBT-i (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia). In my practice, I help teenagers and adults work through depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, problems sl...
I love working with students and specialize in life transitions and managing anxiety and depression. I also have a great deal of experience in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR. I have daytime and limited evening appointments available and am located within walking distance to the Bethesda metro. I also offer online/skype sessions through a secure platform....
Therapy is all about the relationship you have with your therapist. Shana specializes in working with trauma and its related disorders. Trauma shatters your world the world around you, including your personal and professional relationships. Shana bring creativity and above all else sincere caring for her clients. She creates a warm self-honoring environment that increases in the ability to develop positive tools to navigate through their traumas, challenges, anxieties, and fears. Shana's counse...
Ever feel like no one gets you? Not your parents, friends, acquaintances? You feel like you don't belong anywhere? School feels overwhelming and you don't have anyone in your family who can relate to you? You ever feel like you don't want to get out of bed for the day, you just want to lie there under the covers? Are you drinking more on the weekends so much so that you can not remember what you did the night before? Do your friends and family tell you that they are concerned about your drinkin...
Dr. Graham helps you to find balance and fulfillment in your life. With over 20 years of experience Dr. Graham is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing at Brighter Hope Wellness Center. She treats people who are diagnosed with various disorders including autism spectrum disorders, behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety (including OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, hair-pulling), and depression. Dr. Graham works with parents to implement effective strategies for working with their child's specifi...
If you struggle with binge eating, overeating or emotional eating, or you have struggled to lose weight in a realistic and sustainable way, I can help. If you find yourself thinking about your food, your body or your weight for most of the day or you feel anxious about not being able to lose weight, then reach out for help. My team has a combined 20+ years of experience working with these types of concerns. Let us help. Reach out today....
I'm Kris. I enjoy serving clients ages 14-65. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that clients have all the wisdom and capacity to heal after traumatic experiences. With the right help, we can all tap into the power of recovery - we are our own best healer and we heal in relationship to others - not in isolation. I am formally trained in Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), DBT, IFS, and Nature-informed therapy (NIT). I received my B.A. in Legal Studies with a cert...
How many times have you heard, “These are the best years of your life”? And who says this? [Hint: adults who went to college many years ago.] But if you ask a college student, there’s a good chance they will talk more about anxiety or depression than enjoying the best years of their life. According to the American College Health Association’s 2018 study, 63 percent of college students said they had “felt overwhelming anxiety” and more than 41 percent said they had felt so depressed that it wa...
If you feel discouraged about your relationship, life, or struggle with anxiety or past trauma, I am here to help. I am a licensed clinical counselor with over 10 yrs experience who meets the needs of individuals who may prefer teletherapy mental health services for the following reasons: Convenience Discretion Lack of therapeutic support near you Inability to find childcare Work/Life Balance Physical Limitation Personal Preference I recognize how navigating through lif...