Are you navigating a major life transition or feeling overwhelmed by increased stress? I’m here to help you find your way to living a more efficient and authentic life. As a Highly Sensitive Person specialized training in full-fidelity Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I use evidence-based strategies to help you become more emotionally regulated, manage distress, boost self-esteem, and improve your relationships. My goal is to help you be fully present in your daily life and become the...
Through our work together, I will support you toward gaining insight into the roots of your challenges, and help empower you to move forward toward more peace and fulfillment. I believe that with appropriate support, we are all capable of finding solutions to our own problems. Therefore, I see my role as one of a guide or facilitator. I have extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families facing challenges including depression and anxiety, major life transitions, relationship ...
Life has its ups and downs and it can be easy to feel stuck on a roller coaster of emotions. It’s common to think that no one else can understand your struggles and having to explain your story can feel both daunting and exhausting in the process! I believe firmly in working collaboratively in order to build a deeper understanding of your lived experience as that is essential in assisting you on your path of wellness. I work with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD, ...
Dr. Justin Leak is a 2016 graduate of the American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University (ASPP). He received his BA in Speech Communication and African & African American Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Dr. Leak completed his MA at Lewis & Clark College in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (MCFT) in 2008. Dr. Leak completed his APA-accredited internship at The John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Ch...
Do you feel strong, intense, emotions and it's affecting your life? Therapy is a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore and untangle the different parts of your life. During our time together, we will explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences to gain insight into the things going on in your life. We will then work to equip you with the tools you need to build a life you envision for yourself and adapt to adversity. I provide a safe space to be seen, heard and to receive support....
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with close to 20 years of experience. I am passionate and committed to helping others achieve their goals and to live a balanced and fulfilled life. I specialize in CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy), mindfulness and psychodynamic therapies. I help you clarify your values and goals, and then encourage you to live life based on those values and goals. I teach you how to best connect with self and others, and belie...
We are a small group therapy practice providing virtual and in-person services with a single mission: To be a part of your journey of your healing process, providing empowerment to you, and encouraging self-discovery. Our therapists employ a range of therapeutic modalities, and as such, we work on connecting you with the best fit match for yourself. We also are here to help you navigate life transitions, whether it's starting school, picking a career path, starting an internship, or beginning ...
Clients come to counseling for various reasons. In my experience with the clients, some just needed time and space for them to be heard because they did not have that resource with others in their life. Their friends and family could be great support but couldn’t necessarily offer professional help such as treatment. Some people, including myself, may struggle with things they cannot express clearly. Some may be just confused about life and need some coaching from the counselors. I believe clie...
Washington Psychological Wellness is a boutique-style mental health clinic located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Our counselors, therapists, and psychologists have a passion for helping members of the Montgomery County, Maryland community fulfill their mental health & wellness goals. Our therapists provide an integrative, holistic, therapeutic approach to treatment and have specialized knowledge and training in individual, adult, adolescent, child, couples, and family therapy and the treatment of v...
Anxious or traumatized by the political impact of the election on you, your future career, and/or your loved ones? Dreading the family political discussions when you go home or when they call? Finding your authentic self as a college student or struggling to become your authentic self? Having difficulty in your relationships? Or just wondering how someone else you see on social media makes everything look so easy when you feel like you are falling apart? Well then, you are in the right place. ...
We specialize in working with teenagers and adolescents, men and men's issues, foster parents, adoptive parents, people in foster care, and those who were adopted. We also specialize in working with persons who identify as LGBTQIA2+. We also have a passion for working with clinicians, healthcare workers, and students....
My goal is to offer clients a space to process feelings and concerns and an opportunity to be (gently) challenged in an effort to grow. Clients who seek my support often express a genuine longing to understand themselves on a deeper level and examine the unconscious patterns influencing their self-perception, relationships, and professional life. I enjoy working with adults and young adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns....
Individual, couples, and family therapists helping to address big emotions, coping behaviors, and relationship satisfaction (with yourself or with others)!...
I work primarily with young adults and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, and trauma, as well as issues relating to identity and self-esteem. I like to use a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s individual needs, but tend to draw most from cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy, while always using a strengths-based approach. I will work hard to make sure you wholeheartedly believe that your mental health diagnosis does not have to define who you are!...
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The Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change (CABC), with offices in Rockville, Maryland and McLean, Virginia, is a group practice consisting of eight psychologists and four social workers. CABC is a private treatment center that is dedicated to reducing the suffering of individuals living with anxiety and related disorders through state-of-the-art, evidence based, behavioral treatment in the context of a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment. These services are provided through ind...
In my practice I lean on the tenets of trauma-informed practices, the neuroscience of connection, and attachment research. Together we can unearth the keys to having more ease in your day-to-day and shift away from unhelpful patterns of thoughts and actions. My approach is grounded in anti-oppressive trauma-informed strengths-based therapy that holds the intersectionality of clients' identities and addresses various forms of oppression that impact mental health and well-being. I will provide com...
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and life transitions. College is a time of change and exploration and I enjoy supporting my clients in the process of becoming who they are. I work closely with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I currently provide services to individuals who are located in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, or Maryland....
I believe that the overall health of a person depends on their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing- an integrated mind & body perspective. My approach focuses on supporting you to use constructive and healthy ways to better manage challenges life sometimes presents. Through our work together, we will identify your internal strengths and build both skills and tools that will help improve your sense of self and your relationships, as well as increase your overall quality of l...
I believe in treating the underlying issues, not only the symptoms; and that supporting clients in gaining deeper self-awareness helps them understand those symptoms. My aim as your therapist is to provide a safe, judgment-free space; and in that space to validate, cheerlead, and challenge you. Most importantly, I'm here to walk through difficult times by your side, and to empower you for when you must walk alone. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is ...